VEVOR Alaskan chainsaw mill and Stihl MS462!
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Making slabs and learning in this episode with the VEVOR chainsaw mill.
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You will find that placing a couple of small wedges into the cut after you get a foot or 2 into the log will help with keeping the saw from binding (Keep the gap behind the saw from pinching down onto the blade), then putting them every few feet down the log will make it easy to cut.
Dave
I agree and it's something to try
Sometimes depending on what you are going to make the small holes in the wood give it some nice rustic character. I made a cherry book shelf out of some that had a big old knot/dark rotty looking piece. Looks super good right in the middle of the top board.
Turning that piece into firewood would be a sin.
Andrew, you are amazing 👏. Your reviews are so honest and your explanations are easy to follow. Thanks again for a great video.
Thank you for watching
Those slabs look good enough for me :). Run them through the planer and they will be just fine.
Live edge shelfs, also I see some unique stairway lumber up to the office.
Might I suggest using wedges in your cut - it will prevent the section already cut from dropping and creating unnecessary bind on the bar. ALSO, a section of an aluminum extension ladder will work way better than that flimsy aluminum rail you get for laying on the log.
Thank you for the tips
Throw a few cups of water onto the log after your cuts to bring out the grain! I also follow a sawmill guy called ‘out of the woods’ that uses a horizontal bandsaw for his work.
Yes I've seen the water trick many times, I need a new log to practice on
Epoxy the holes and make it "stable" again. So far that wood looks great for a bench or bar top or maybe a picnic table! 🤔
Also enjoying your channel!
Thank you for watching
You are 100% right Robert
God damn Andrew I live in Alaska and my chainsaw isn't that big lol. I had 2 sthil's my MS361 has a 25" in bar and my other one is 18". You need wedges and it will help your chain speed. There on Amazon for like 17$ for 5 of them.
Handy looking tool Andrew. I'm sure with practice you'll get some amazing pieces for your projects!
Practice makes perfect
What is the fun in perfect? Those holes just add character to the piece, polyurethane will fill those holes nicely. Maybe you could run the planks through a planner to square them up?
Possibly
I think after watching a few peoples videos maybe I can get some useable slabs with the mill I ordered .
Great video , thanks to you Y-T guys you make my learning curve a bit smother thanks .
Glad you found it useful
Interesting content. I've always wondered how things like this work. Not that I have a burning desire to do it myself, but like many things on UA-cam that I watch, it is entertainment-based. It does seem like if you had a need for one of these it would be very useful to you unless you needed a lot, then it might be worth it to get a full mill. But for small batches this seems like a doable solution as long as you have the right chainsaw, blade, and patience.
i use a section of aluminum ladder for the guide on the one i made with threaded rod and spacer blocks. Thanks for the review, im gona try the vevor 14-48
Those cuts and groove are from the sea saw action
Just a suggestion sir. But I would move the tip side of the bar clamp on the mill further down the bar towards the power head. I read it can ruin the tip by putting pressure on the rotating sprocket. I have the same saw and just got a 36" granberg mill as well. Haven't had a chance to use it yet. But I'm cutting a big sized cherry tree down soon. Cheers!
Thank you for the tip, good point
Kiln dry and power plane those pieces and you can still use them. And if the rott is to bad on the edges take your skill saw and cut the edges off
It's a good 3 inches deep on both sides
The channel Surviving Ringworm has a good setup for the first cut on a chainsaw mill using some steel plates to screw to each end of the log then square steel tubes to fit into pockets on those plates for the first cut surface. He also mounted a hand cranked winch to the saw setup so he can grab a tree or an atv to use as an anchor as he uses the winch to pull the saw along the cut.
Look around for some used telephone poles to create a log deck with. some rebar to pin them to the ground and a stop block on the far ends of them and you have a safe place to set logs off the ground to keep a good airflow around them before you can get around to milling them. When you get to the stacking the milled boards/slabs you are going to want some concrete block to set them on as you want a level stable place to set the wood with a support every 10 or so inches as you want to transfer the weight of the stack to the ground in the same place on each board to avoid creating bacon boards.
Good tips
Thanks for the demo! I built my own from pics and have yet to try it out. I have two pieces of 10’ unistrut for my rails. I would get some nylon locknuts for yours.
I’m so glad I saw this video…my MS361 would be struggling bad if this 400 series is struggling. Looks like a new reason to upgrade my saw to an even bigger one. 😂
That wood is probably gone but man fill the holes with epoxy. That would make it beautiful.
I just got that exact same bar delivered yesterday! Looking forward to trying it out.
It feels very well built
I have an Alaskan Sawmill as well I have not had time to actually break it out and use it. However I plan on doing it this winter. Good luck with yours and your house
Thank you
Thanks for the video. 👍
That saw mill tool is really going to come in handy for you around your property
I think so
Hey Andrew one thing that will help you when you’re using your Alaska mill is get some wedges and run your wedges slightly behind that way it relieves the weight and it will make a more accurate cut that’s what I deal with mine awesome I’ll put some never sees on the bolts they love to gaul
I agree, I definitely need to do that
Andrew use a couple of wedges as you cut don't hammer them in just push them in to keep the kerf open, the level across the tracks is very important you want it dead level either end and yes keep the saw square with the log, got the same setup as you just a 48" mill with a gb forestry 48" bar and a 500i
Thank you for the tips
Nice addition to your tool bin, it should do just fine until you get your Wood-Mizer. 😁
Lol 😂
Thanks for making this video ! Just tried this bad boy on my smaller dewault chainsaw and the bar is only 2" wide. This doesnt really work because the clamp down pieces are roughtly 1" 3/4. Make sure you have a wider bar!
Yeah you definitely need a large chainsaw for milling and the attachments.
A lot of the things you're considering faults, spalting, holes etc, are what people are looking for in live edge.
Understand that, but the big concern was a spongy rotten ring all the way around.
Hi, Andrew! I am doing my happy dance up here in North Carolina. I love, love, love your new toy!!!!! Congratulations!!!
Thank you
Maybe try putting a wedge behind the saw as you cut too to help keep the weight of the slab off your bar and chain. I don't know, never used one, I'm just wondering...
Would probably help for sure
So according to your last video, you were going fishing next. So I have to say that's a great big fish you caught and I like the way you fillet them....lol Good info....have fun fishing. God Bless
Yeah about that, I've yet to take that fishing trip 😔
@@TKCL You will, and I hope you get a big one, or a lot of them....
Great video Andrew I've been wanting to get one of the sawmills like that but been to worried that it may not work . But watching you I think I have made up my mine to get one thanks a lot my brother
A lot to learn, I'll get better at it
From another Papermill guy it's good to see you wearing PPE
Awe man. Is there a savings started for a bigger saw already 😂 very cool. That mill will make you some cool furniture
My wife would kill me 😳
Dude, I’d definitely use that wood for outdoor wood furniture, put some urethane on it. That’s some nice look’n rustic wood right there. If I was within 1000 miles of Florida, I’d buy it off ya. 😀
You could probably still use that for a table or bar top if you added a resin to it. It would fill in the holes and you could even add a color to it. Look at the Live Edge Tables..
I'm very concerned about the entire 3 inches all the way around is rotten, the camera doesn't show that
Don't use it for firewood. You can make a coffee table with that, and put resin in the holes. There are some amazing things you can do, and those knots, bug holes etc make beautiful accents on those tables. Let me know if you want a link for what I was talking about.
I'm very familiar with the epoxy tables and tops. Some very talented people make amazing things like that
That wood has character. Thinker Tinkerer I just know it could surely be used for more than firewood. 🤗
go and ask for a commercial chain not the consumers chain
And I wanna see these bar tops and benches that you speak of that you were gonna make I would love to see this
You should look into mounting a boat winch with Paracord too the chainsaw mill it'll let the saw do the work and save your arms and back
It's brand new to me, a lot to learn for sure.
It took me 5 hours to put mines together lol.
I watched a lot of videos on the Alaskan style saw. I think a lot of times people compare it to a regular sawmill I don’t think it’s really meant for heavy duty milling, I think if you were way out in the woods somewhere I needed a few pieces it would be great. It’s probably never gonna give you as good of a finish with a chain as you’re going to get with a band but I think for what it is it does pretty good.
I see it as kind of a hobby thing, you can make a few tables a few doors some benches and you’ll do a little more sanding and planning to get the wood nice but it’s fun and it gives you a little more option without putting a ton of money into it. I think a lot of times they’re judged very unfairly because people are comparing them to an actual sawmill but I think they’re pretty cool for what they are.
I agree it's for limited hobby use
@@TKCL yeah but you can still make some slabs and make some pretty cool stuff out of it, it gets the job done it’s just not meant for heavy duty use. I’m sure you’ll come up with something pretty awesome.
Use wedges as you go it will help when the bar isn't being pinched
I agree and will try that next time
There are guys who simply dig out the rot and pug holes and fill them with epoxy go check out their videos. the holes end up looking really good to be honest... that slab would easily make an incredibly beautiful table or bar top. Also, not sure if I missed you saying it, but they sell chainsaw chains specifically designed for ripping cuts like that, will give you a much faster and smoother cut overall. Check out channel "Wild Revalation Outdoors, they have a vid from December 8 2019 explaining the benefits.
I bought a ripping chain, I'm sure there are better ones out there.
@@TKCL ah sweet, another trick I have seen is to use the plastic wedges after you get a about a foot in to help the board not sag down.
can i use a 2,5kw saw and go reaaaaaaly slow with it?:d
Making a resin bar table would be awesome
NONONONOOOOOOO!!!!! DONT PINCH THE SPROCKET NOSE!!!!!! you are killing your bar!!!!! and your saw has to work a lot lot harder !
Good to know
Portable chainsaw mill How To Slab Logs, from April Wilkerson on you tube , Andrew, the company's name is Granberg.
The one she started out with Andrew is GRANBERG. This is the name of the company. Also use a Ripping chain on your saw.
I'm familiar with her channel and I did purchase a ripping chain.
Keep your cut going straight. Avoid the sea saw action to avoid the ruff marks
Great video! Did you have any idea of moisture content in the log before you started? I like the unit.
No I didn't check the moisture.
@@TKCL thanks for the response! I always wonder if the material being greener/more moisture helps in the chainsaw not binding up so much. Thanks for posting your video!
Wedges.
the perfect tool to get just the right piece of wood for a live edge epoxy river table
actually that second piece you cut would be a solid first attempt for a table. if you dont want it, i do lol
I'm going to play with this stuff a little more
@@TKCL have fun, lots of possibilities there, don't let it overwhelm you.
might want to throw in a few shims behind the cut to keep it from pinching the saw. fill those hole with epoxy
I agree
as you have found out by now, this machine is good, but a bear to handle easy by yourself,
How about using plastic-insert (Nylock) locknuts?
For what part?
@@TKCL You said to use a thread locker (Loc-Tite) on the bolts so they won't vibrate loose. Nylock nuts would be better, If you have to loosen them to make an adjustment you won't have to reapply the thread locker.
Need a partner to put wedges while you go so it don’t heat up so much
Agree with you on the wedges
Well now you did it... now you have to get a bigger saw and do more cutting videos. I admit, I have watched HOURS of Alaska saw mill videos. Probably equivalent to old ladies watching cat videos. Keep up the great work buddy.
Lol, no way I can ask the wife for a new saw 😳
Chain doest look very sharp to me. Not throwing out big slivers of wood
Brand new chain, some of that wood was partially rotten. Thus the reason I was practicing on it
that's because he is not cutting along with the grain of the wood, he is cutting at a 90 degree angle on it, thus giving dust and not chips or noodles. that is what chainsaw milling is.
What type of chaine you used full chisel or semi and angle of teen please?
Skip tooth full chisel, I do not know the angle.
unless you absolutely need the firewood; turn it into a bench for out in the yard or somewhere on the property
I do need more firewood, but I'll try to salvage some of this log too.
Why not turn it into a bench for outside
Rot all the way around the edges
There are people who make a living from using those slabs you cut today. They fill all holes with epoxy.
So as long as you can kill all the bugs then never throw out a slab because of cosmetic reasons.
Also collect your sawdust from the cutting, add PVA and fill the holes
Lucky.
Unfortunately I can't use gas powered tools right now due to a 75,000 acres fire that's 15 miles from me
Sorry to hear that, I know yall have been dealing with that for a while
Its OK. As long as its not getting bigger than were good
Can't wait to see more videos of it
How exactly do you learn a chainsaw mill?
UA-cam and practice
Need a planer it really doesn’t matter how the cuts come out if you use a planer after the first cut.
A planer for wood that big would be thousands 😳
@@TKCL Fair point I didn’t think about the size but I was more talking about a hand planer around 60 bucks or so but you’d likely want a quality brand I think dewalt makes one. If you wanna a build a neat milling process check out Izzy Swan on UA-cam. The one he built is pretty sweet but I also like this one being prebuilt but that rocking issue would bother me. Keep up the awesome content I love watching your videos.
Could it be turned into a bench outside. It would be a terrible waste to just turn it into firewood.
It could, but the camera isn't showing the rot on the edge, it's worse than it appears. I'll take better care of the next tree I get
Hmmm 🤔 I for see a ms 880 in the near future. 😁🤫 You should make some butcher blocks out of that log and then laser engrave them with Mrs Tiffany country cooking 😁 and with the money earned then you can get a dump trailer 🤔😁
I like your thinking
So how do you cut the side straight? That's only half a job....
Snap a chalk line and cut the sides off with a circular saw.
@@TKCL thnx
You can leave them on and sell them as live edge bar tops for big $$$. Some sold near me for $5,000.00 each. Its work but it pays well.
Anyone try milling with a husq 550 xl mark 2
Use some sort of thread locking.
The nuts need to be able to be loosened for in and out adjustment.
@@TKCL then use medium thread locker.
There’s no volume here?
Works for me? 🤷
Again you are amazing!! Is there anything you won’t try? Lol tfs:)
Nope 😁
Very nice 👌 👍
Sorry but you are so wrong on that log, the best color on wood slabs for Benches and Table Tops is just before they get too rotten, this would be a great slabs to use Epoxy on, Bug hole and bad stop make it look nice, and as far as sanding it Forget it you will never get it Flat, after that wood is dry is when you would want to plan it, dry would be 6 to 9 % mc. with a good meter, take a bucket of water and wet that slab and you will for sure love that wood, also the slab may split down the middle due to how you cut it. Sorry just saying
No worries, I'm just playing and learning. What the camera doesn't show is a ring of rot three inches deep all the way around the entire log and it's not cut flat at all. I really messed up my first cut.
@@TKCL Red Oak needs to set off the ground, but the rest of the wood can be milled
You know better than me! I might try to salvage some of it, otherwise it'll make some great firewood.
The rotten places you could clean out and pour in resin...
Yes, it's the three inches of rot all the way around the edges that concerns me.
Dang 2nd viewer .....was trying to get first view...
What? I thought you didn't want to watch this one? 😬
@@TKCL ...shoot....you crazy....I loved it. I will have me a mill one day.
Also, who down voted this video?!
You should really stick to what you know and not what you don't know but IQ turning everything into firewood is not a thing 1st piece you're gonna play it easy 2nd piece that's called character not a f****** rot or buckholes and they're just there you need to stop kissing that butt for that product Speak like the rest of us but it is buying our own stuff you know that way you don't sell your stuff you know that way you don't sell your soul to the man
You feel better now? Love the brilliance in your first line. Stick to what you know, not what you don't. With that brilliant logic no one would ever try anything new and learn. You do realize at one point in your life you knew nothing more than to breathe and cry for food. We all have to learn things. Move along now!