Milling Walnut Logs with a Chainsaw Mill | Part 1

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Stuff used in the video:
Chainsaw mill: www.walmart.com/ip/Chainsaw-M...
32" Chainsaw bar: www.walmart.com/ip/Oregon-32-...
32" Chainsaw ripping chain: www.walmart.com/ip/Ripping-Ch...
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Removing the bark from one side
0:28 - Log Dimensions
0:34 - Leveling the top of the log
0:50 - Screwing down the guide rail
1:25 - Starting the chainsaw
1:45 - First pass
3:08 - Hammering in a wedge
3:33 - Top view of the log
3:40 - Second pass
4:45 - Brushing off the slab

[@wandiwoodworks]

Thanks for watching. Please leave a comment with any tips or advice for our next log.

[@miket7890]

I just bought that same mill. I had a lot of learning curves. My bar is only 18" and with the chain bar clamps could only cut about 10". Also the clamps are almost exactly the same width as the chain bar (2") and when I tightened the clamps they pinched the chain groove to the point of stopping it. I devised some inserts between the clamps that ran parallel to the chain and when the clamps were tightened the pressure was now length-wise to the bar instead of across it. Your bar looks wider than 2", so you probably didn't run into that snag. Also the cross-piece supporting the push handle was 1/16" longer than the depth guides. I couldn't get the screw holes to line up for anything. After filing the support down 1/16" it fit perfectly. More aggravation I didn't need or expect.

[@wandiwoodworks]

Our bar was a 32 inches long. I not sure how wide. Probably around 3 inches. We didn't have to file ours to get the bolts to line up either.

[@lguttenberg]

Wow, that is a beautiful log!

[@ojishinso]

Nice trick sir

[@bettix82]

Hi boy, I advise you to mount the chainsaw in the opposite position: the ignition side must remain above, so that you can refuel and oil at any time

[@wandiwoodworks]

Thanks for the advice!

[@garengtutorial8923]

Mantap gan 👍👍👍👍

[@beneditoaugustodosp.andrad9056]

Como devo amolar a corrente ,usando o gabarito?

[@wandiwoodworks]

We didn't have to sharpen the chain while milling this log.

[@galandiaz8018]

tell him why he doesn't make the video slow or fast so they can see how long it takes to cut a plank I just bought a similar machine and I spent more gasoline and I spent three chains each chain is worth $30 can you imagine it's more expensive than or better to go to buy the wood already cut I spent more than $100 more than $100 to make three planks it is not worth it

[@wandiwoodworks]

We milled two logs this size and still haven't replaced the chain. We also let a friend borrow it and he milled some telephone poles and only sharpened the chain. As for gas consumption, it only took 1 gallon to mill both logs this size. However it does take a while like you said.