Sorry for not having posted anything for the last few days, I have been very busy fitting the walls. But now most are in place (I will post some pictures of this at a later date) so I would like to tell you about the method I used to mill all my oak lumber.
Here is a list over the tools that I used:
> Chainsaw: Sthil MS880
> 90cm Sthil sword
> Alaskan mill: Logosol Big Mill LSG
> Two 3m long metal rectangular tubes as rails
> Four (two extra) plywood pieces with large screws, I attach these to the ends of the log and they hold the rails in place.
> A couple of oak wedges
> Tools for moving and shifting the logs
> Tools for chainsaw, mill, chain files and extra chain oil and petrol.
> Safety gear: helmet, chainsaw pants, and gloves.
Some points to think about if you are looking to mill your own lumber:
> Don't be fooled, it's hard work using a setup similar to mine (alaskan mill).
> A chainsaw chain removes a lot of wood, waste, the chain I used took around 13mm.
> Keep a sharp chain that is filed properly, debarking helps chain life. I recommend that you read up on chain sharpening on the web and watch youtube videos.
> I recommend that you never use a chainsaw alone, if something were to happen it is good to have someone nearby.
> Try to get the first cut equal distance from the center on both ends, that way the center won't run up through one of your planks.
> Make sure the log is stable and wont roll.
> Use wedges to keep the chain from clinching.
> Use some type of paint or better yet beeswax on the ends of the planks to keep them from drying out to quickly.
That is all I can think of now, but if I have forgotten something or if you have any questions than don't hesitate to ask.
Here is a list over the tools that I used:
> Chainsaw: Sthil MS880
> 90cm Sthil sword
> Alaskan mill: Logosol Big Mill LSG
> Two 3m long metal rectangular tubes as rails
> Four (two extra) plywood pieces with large screws, I attach these to the ends of the log and they hold the rails in place.
> A couple of oak wedges
> Tools for moving and shifting the logs
> Tools for chainsaw, mill, chain files and extra chain oil and petrol.
> Safety gear: helmet, chainsaw pants, and gloves.
Some points to think about if you are looking to mill your own lumber:
> Don't be fooled, it's hard work using a setup similar to mine (alaskan mill).
> A chainsaw chain removes a lot of wood, waste, the chain I used took around 13mm.
> Keep a sharp chain that is filed properly, debarking helps chain life. I recommend that you read up on chain sharpening on the web and watch youtube videos.
> I recommend that you never use a chainsaw alone, if something were to happen it is good to have someone nearby.
> Try to get the first cut equal distance from the center on both ends, that way the center won't run up through one of your planks.
> Make sure the log is stable and wont roll.
> Use wedges to keep the chain from clinching.
> Use some type of paint or better yet beeswax on the ends of the planks to keep them from drying out to quickly.
That is all I can think of now, but if I have forgotten something or if you have any questions than don't hesitate to ask.