Saturday, August 18, 2012

Portable saw mill

http://youtu.be/2D3_901kV54
Chainsaw sawmill from Logosol using Stihl chansaw. Portable like an Alaskan mill but with extendable aluminium guide rail that definitely increases the precision and milling possibilities.
Great fun for woodworkers.
There are more amazing tools on Logosol´s website. Perfect for DIY.
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Design seems simple and sturdy, always good signs.
A few starter tips for the worriers, since it seems that is their level.
For extensive use, quality chains. Make sure the chain gets oiled. Check that the chain tension is correct. Try to avoid getting the logs covered in sand\dirt. Make sure you begin the cut without skipping. Make sure you are not applying too much force. Cut in such a manner that the log do not trap chain and blade. Sharpen chain before the smoke start rising.
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someone actually makes an oiler that attaches to you bar over the front oil hole that when filled with bar oil, drips it into the hole for constant oiling of the chain... that and a good quality ripping chain should do you well!
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It is faster than getting hold of a lorry, load the log, drive it to the sawmill, unload the log, let the sawmill saw the planks, load the planks and drive the planks back home. Cheaper too.
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Canadier??I don't know how it cost in USA , but i do know 2 guys that cost 350 $ per day ( a full 8 hours of working ) and they can procede a minimum of 200 4X8X12 feet long plus 16 8X8X20 feets long plus 30 6X6X20 feets long in a single day ( all this for a structure of a small home pieces on pieces 20X30 with a second floor and the 6X6 are for the roof trust . it's not expenssive 350 $ for all the structure of a house , my father give me the trunk so they are free 
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Use a ripping chain
Somebody needs to make a thinner titanium saw blade for this. Chainsaw blades are rather thick, it would waste less wood, cut faster, and place less stress on your chainsaw.

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