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Comment by James Sexton on October 10, 2011 at 11:12am

Thank You Very Much Jerry,

All info was very much appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comment by Jerry Alfaro on October 9, 2011 at 7:39pm

Jim,

 

The mill I use I built fro scratch.  You can purchase a mill from Ganberg that will allow you to bolt you existing chainsaw to their mill.  Here is their web address:  http://granberg.com/

My mill is built from a 134cc industrial 2-stroke 2-cycle motor.  The only saw maker that comes close is Stihl and that's only if you buy their 090 with a big bore kit.  I mill large hardwood trees that requires as much HP as one can get.  If you plan to mill I would suggest you start checking places like Creg's List or your local lawn mower shops for a good used saw.  Once you get into the 90cc class saws they get expensive fast.  You can use smaller saws and Alaskan Mills if you plan to mill logs in the 12" across range.  Look through Ganberg's web site, they have video clips on milling, and choosing the right size saw/mill required for logs you plan to mill.  It is very fun and will allow you to make lumber from trees destined for the firewood pile or land fills.  Let me know if you need additional info. At this web site you can look through the milling threads.  You will see my mills and wood I have milled.  Look for '820wards'  http://www.arboristsite.com/

jerry-

 

Comment by James Sexton on October 9, 2011 at 11:29am

Hi Jerry, I would like to know how your chainsaw holder and guide are made or if you purchased them.

Any info on milling would be appreciated. Thank You 

Comment by Jerry Alfaro on December 4, 2010 at 10:55pm

Thanks, my friend's wife took the pictures while I was milling. The big Alaskan style mill is my log dragster. It will mill an 8" log in less than two minutes. It's really fun to use.

I currently just finished making seven small jewelry boxes with wood I milled in the past. When I mill a 9/4 slab it takes two years to air dry. Most of the local places that have kilns will not do oak because the tanic acids eat up the insides of their kilns, so I have to air dry the slabs.
jerry-

jerry-

Comment by Al Barale on December 4, 2010 at 3:38pm

Great pictures and comments Jerry, Thanks for taking the time to share them with us. Those mills you built look excellent. well done.

Comment by Hal Schmidt "Woodmeister" on December 4, 2010 at 12:48pm

That is beautiful stack of lumber. Don't you love cutting out all of the middle men. I would like to see some shot of what you make out of them.