Im not the expert, but i remember buying a chainsaw with my granddad (he had some small forest) and he had a Husqvarna (ge gone one from us troops in germany) and a german brand that i forgot. Both fairly priced and he never had to sharpen them as far as i can remember. Had them for years.
I've used my corded Makita Electric chainsaw and my Granberg mini mill to mill up lots of stuff, works great and here in downtown Tokyo, I'm sure my neighbours appreciate it. Cheers!
You should use a Giant Katana! Just smash it down on a Fulcrum! If at all possible I will always Choose to Cut a Tree Down with a Sword Oppose to these Chainsaws!
One Time with a Dull Hatchet I chopped the Outside of this 70 Foot Tree, but could touch the Core, to Strong, Hatchet to Dull, so I scaled the Tree in seconds in a Drunken Rage, I say 30 feet Friend said 40, and Grabbed the Tree with my Upper Body Hugging it, and Put my Legs out to the Tree it was leaning almost into, and kicked off it, snapped the Tree at the Bottom, Road it down like a Surf Board, jumped off 7 feet before it hit the ground, and did an Aikido Roll out of it, and fixed my hair before my feet even hit the Ground, and Grabbed a Beer! Than when I worked with my Friend some months later at a Tree Removal Company (doing Crane Logging outside Boston often enough) the Boss/Owner would never let me Climb a Tree to Top it, hearing that story before I begin, and would not let me even posture like I may just grab on and climb it, he had me grounded! Saying my Tree Cutting Methods are not OSEA Approved nor Covered by Workers Comp!
Here's a testament to how awesome your channel is...I grew up in the projects in the city my entire life, always lived in an apartment. I've never used an axe or chainsaw, I've never even been camping, but I watch your videos like I live in a log-cabin in the mountains!!
I bought this saw after seeing your review. It showed up a month ago but the fuel fill cap was missing. We contacted the seller you linked to on Amazon. They said they would send one when they got some in stock. Today a new complete saw arrived. Talk about customer service!
Please do electric one but with cord because it's more common sense option compared to cordless saw. Actualy electric saw with the cord could be the best option for in house milling. I just bought one, and will test in spring time.
Man, I’ve never really been into all this kind of stuff, but brother have you really changed that! It’s amazing all the different things, the comparisons between product!! Thank you man for all these videos! Definitely have me hooked!!
I have not attempted to mill lumber with an electric chainsaw (the only electric chainsaw I have is a very low quality harbor freight saw) but I have milled quite a bit of lumber using a "beam saw" chainsaw attachment on a wormdrive circular saw. Works great, is fairly fast. Downsides are 1. you have to have electricity. 2. there is no built in oiler, so you have to oil manually with an oilcan or cup and brush. I understand that they make aftermarket drip oilers, but I have not fooled with one. Would love to see some videos where you explore the limits of some of this. Thanks much for another excellent video.
I have the same saw I love it so far even though I spent hours trying to start out of the box I took it apart and tested all electrical and put a new spark plug in and it fired right up and has ran like a champ since
Down here in South Texas, rough sawn lumber drys in a matter of days during the summer. Its like standing in a kiln down here lol. Much love to you and yours and to all of the great fans who support this awesome channel, take a second to hit the like button and share this amazing content with your friends.
Found your channel last night with the 20 dollar lumber mill. Today I see this in recommended videos. Have an upvote cause I wanna see the electric do some work. Awesome channel.
I have an 80 volt Greenworks 16" electric chain saw; It has done well on cutting firewood , etc. I've even trimmed a 20" Hickory log, So yes I'd like to see milling with your electric saw. Great stuff. God Bless!
You can get the bar oil plungers, I use them on my fuel and oil containers. They can be ordered at a Husqvarna dealer. May have to use a thinner oil in them in winter.
hey, thanks for all the tool guides/comparisons or whatever you'd like to call them my dad passed away recently and left me with a garage full of stuff that i have no idea how to use and your videos are shedding some light on most of the stuff
Cody, you made this look so easy to do. I appreciate the way you showed how the square up if someone wants to make mortise and tenon cuts for something that can be done and look authentic like it was done over a hundred years ago! Keep them coming! You already got your challenge of over ten thousand likes!👍
I alwayss do it on the ground. And cut at a 45 angle instead of 90. Gives the bar more surface area and less chance of going off track. I cut timber freehand now the same way for barn logs.
Great video! Test a corded electric vs Battery(both Harbor Freight).I have both as well as my Stihls and McCulloch for different jobs.Battery saw great for keeping trails clean and small trees,
Jajjaj at 4:08 and onwards could listen to a coqui frog native to Puerto Rico. It gives me some comfort considering the earthquakes happening today in the island.
That’s easy. Jus screw a board or two as needed to the one you need cut until you have enough to put your guide on. Just make sure your screws aren’t so long as to go through where you are going to cut.
I must admit I had a breakdown and got a nasty cheapo in 1998. Im still using it today. I only have a wood stove for heating so need a reliable saw. So around 20 years later it only got one new bar and 2 chains, maybe 4 new plugs. Amaising.
Cody, my husqvarna gas can came with an automatic shutoff oil spout and the one you used in the video. The automatic spout works good until the wintertime.
Can’t wait to use that guide when I get my new g660. I’ll pry be using my ms250 as well. I’ll be posting vids up when I get into it. I’d be excited to see an electric demo. I added my like to help get you there.
I've had a very similar rig for years. I believe it was called "The Beam Maker" all the logos and most of the paint has worn off but I'll try to make certain of the manufacturer and repost.....(some time Later)... The one I have is called The Beam Machine, Made in Canada by Quadra Tools, Box 16 Quathiaski Cove B.C.
I have one that was sold by Zip-Penn mail order back in the 80's by the name of " The Beam Machine". ... Ha, I hadn't thought about them in years. ... Just looked up Zip-penn and it's now Cutter's Choice. I just figured they'd went out of business since the internet took over. Probably been 25+ years since I got a catalog. Now I got something to look at when I get home.
@@ohillbilly Mine is a bit newer. Probably 10-15 years old. Used the heck out of it for a project back when I first got it but sadly now it just sits in a milk crate in my shed.
They sell them on Amazon... www.amazon.ca/LASER-THE-BEAM-MACHINE/dp/B06Y19281G/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=74904287438332&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+beam+machine&qid=1578431255&sr=8-1 also cheaper versions... www.amazon.ca/Timber-Tuff-TMW-57-Beam-Cutter/dp/B01J9SYTI2/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=74904287438332&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+beam+machine&qid=1578431255&sr=8-2 www.amazon.ca/Timber-Tuff-TMW-56-Lumber-Cutting/dp/B01CNRL6TQ/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=74904287438332&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+beam+machine&qid=1578431255&sr=8-3
Yes, the Beam Machine, purchased from Baileys over 25 years ago for me. I don’t know that it was the ‘original’, but it was the first contraption I had seen like that. Seems like it was about $40-50.
I actually have this saw and use it along with my Dolmar chain saw. It runs really good considering. Thank you Wranglerstar for your content and your opinions you share. I am going to look into the jig and the sharpener. I can sharpen an axe by hand perfect but always have a hard time sharpening my chains lol.
the star sets it off for me lol i start milling my wood next week bought all the equipment i need to start my own saw bill business cant wait for this new adventure
There's a lot of companies that use that same style of Chainsaw some are nicer than others for Christmas I was given a Remington and similar to that one but it was more expensive because it has a better and bigger engine on it it has an Oregon bar and chain and it's an 18in and it also came with a really nice hard plastic case I love it it does every single thing I ask it to do can't wait to see the electric chainsaw video now are you going to use the cheapest electric chainsaw or the DeWalt may God bless you and your family as well keep my family in your prayers as I do for you all's God bless
Have been using stihl version of the fill nozzles for gas and oil for about ten years they are great , just remember to vent the gas one before refuelling in the hot weather
Original guide for chainsaw probably is The Beam Machine” used to be sold in store by Lee Valley Tools. Thanks for the videos, always entertaining. PS you could cut two sides with one setup and turn 90 degrees and cut two sides and be done.
Very good demo using "cost effective" equipment. I saw another comment that reflects my thought as well: I would like to see the use of the mill when getting down to the last cut, specifically how the mill is attached to the wood.
I'd love to see the electric comparison! Jamie Mantzel modified a wired WORKX chainsaw to run off of direct DC from his solar panel boat. At the time (2016) it was $80, so cheaper than this gas one! He added an attachment to it that turned into a simple hand lumber mill (v=feNUcBd6hSY) and I've been wondering what exists on the market ever since.
Wow already at 9.4, and I just added another. I have a little Poulan electric chain saw with an 10" blade, and it mounts on an extendable pole so you can use it for thinning out smaller limbs from the ground. The detachable saw then makes cutting down limbs or smaller trees, a simple and easy task, but I am not using it very often, and it was only about $100, so it would be very interesting to see this done with an electric chain saw.
I did it with an electric chain saw. eventually the plastic around the bolt that holds the blade in place broke from the heat vibration and constant pressure. It was an Alaska.style mill horizontal mounting instead of vertical so the weight of the motor was hanging on the bar. The vertical mount would probably been lees stress on the blade mounting.
Thanks for the demo. When it comes to chainsaw milling I focus on things that I can't easily get at the local lumber yard for a reasonable price. I mill things like furniture-grade hardwoods, live edges slabs, odd dimensions, and wide widths. For my purposes, I don't find that milling dimensional lumber is worth the effort compared to buying or repurposing store-bought. A jig like that plus a battery chainsaw could be a great emergency tool for making a limited amount of lumber in a hypothetical SHTF situation. Of course you would need a pile of batteries and the solar cells to recharge them. :)
You would have a much more efficient operation by setting up your saw in a table saw configuration. That way, with your saw mounted vertically, and the saw blade pointing up through a rip table, guided by an adjustable rip fence, with a stronger attachment points for the saw
Hi Cody, when I bought my Husky fuel/oil can here in the UK, it came with an auto shut-off spout for the bar oil. Plus, the non-auto spout that you have. Maybe you've been short changed.
i brought the chinese saw. a real brute and gas guzzler.I put a custom ripping chain because the sprocket is not standard. added a 20" Oregon bar and use a craftsman chain that i added links. works fine. FYI its not 99.00 anymore.
Great video Sir as always !!! I have a question for you !!! I have a problem trying to sharpen drill bits !!! Have you ever done a video on sharpening drill bits if so I surly could use the video to do it right or are there any gadgets out there to make it easy , Thanks in advance !!!
Recently got your book for Christmas ,the story is great and inspiring for me because Im kinda in the same situation living in the city and looking to go to the country . As a 17 year old Ive been learning from you for the past two years , how to cut firewood and what tools I should buy , some shooting technics too . Anyways thanks for everything
If you were to mill all of that timber into boards you'd need some supporting material for your 2x6 guide board. Conveniently, you can cut a few support blocks of the exact right height from the end of your timber if you have nothing else, and fasten with screws. Also, if you mount your guide board over your supporting blocks with a 1 inch overhang, together with the 1 inch gap between the guide and the saw kerf you have the right spacing to cut 2 inch boards without measuring.
I would love to see you test some HAIX boots. Haix produces most of the boots for the german firefighters. Maybe the best quality boot i ever had. I wear mine the whole day every day, they are so comfortable. Would love to see a test of the HAIX Fire Flash Gamma firefighter boot with class 2 chainsaw protection. Steel toe cap, nearly impenetrable sole and resistant to 482°F for at least 40min.
LETS SEE THAT ELECTRIC CHAINSAW ( CHEAPEST ONE ON AMAZON YOU CAN GET ) MILL A LOG WITH SAME JIG!!! LOVE THE VIDEOS TY FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE INNERTER WEB!
On an unrelated note. Can you do a video on how you care for your wool coat and other gear. I recently got a wool casual/work jacket and I'm interested in your thoughts since wool has been in your rotation for awhile. Thanks again for the great uploads!
I'd suggest the cheapo green electric chainsaw from Harbor Fright. About 45 bucks on sale. It'll take 3-4x longer than the above saw, but I bet it'll get the job done.
One thing that you can do is either use paste or candle wax on your mounting board to aid in sliding of the chainsaw. Not exactly sure who's design it was copied but TimberTuff and Granberg both make these. And yes, you can use an electric saw with it. There's also a circular saw attachment called The Beam Machine that is neat as well
Really good to know the common guy can spend $120 and get a legit setup. I do mountain bike trail maintenance so the $100 saw would really help because it’s cheap and light.
I love and envy your lifestyle. Can you do a test on washing machine hoses? I want to use the best in regards to burst strengths. I don't want my customers to get flooded in their homes. Water does so much damages then we realizes. Thanks you.
It seems you can use green wood for furniture making, not sure of the requirements with that statement, but I've heard from Wood By Wright and Rex Krueger that you can use green wood for some stuff at least.
Now, that the inside joke is "Professional Home Owner", i'd love to see these saws in the newer vids, with "Home Owner" stenciled in below all the "Professional" signage.
I's say you could get a couple more 2 by's out of that log before the guide board is hanging off the far edge of the log, perhaps making it unstable. Also seems to me the ergonomics would be a little easier if this was done on the shop floor with log propped up on 4x4 AND the chainsaw was run at a much flatter angle so the operator could be above the work, pulling the saw instead of pulling it.
To get a good deal on a chain saw blade sharpener, go to harbor freight and get the chicago electric chain saw blade sharpener. For the price, they work great. And they cost as much as a new blade!!
A standard chain filed at 30degree angle is designed to cut withe bar across the wood fibres. To cut along fibres efficiently with a chainsaw you need a chain designed to cut fibres at a near 90 degree angle. The standard chain in comparison is like a dull compared to a sharp chain.
9.3 thousand. You seem like a nice guy so I gave a thumbs up. This was my second video of yours I’ve seen. I think the next one I see might have an electric chainsaw in it.
I saw a video by advoko makes where he mills boards with a chainsaw freehand. He advocates making repeated shallow cuts using only the first few inches of the bar to save gas and increase speed. Might be something worth trying.
I might be wrong, but that did not look safe to me. It did cut pretty good. It just looks to me like it would be too easy to lose control. Hey maybe I'm wrong. I hope so. PS Your little sweet heart at the end of the video is sooooo cute. Stay safe, and have a great year. God Bless.
A chain saw jig is a mixed bag. I was cutting up logs with one the year before last and I wasn't impressed with the results. The jig wasn't the same as this one but it was similar. The biggest problem I found was that it could wobble the chainsaw. So you weren't guaranteed a straight line cut with one. From the look of it, this jig also has a potential to wobble. The other problem I found, and this jig doesn't have, is that the jig had 3 cleats in the bottom. This wasn't mentioned in its "manual" but it was presumably to grip the plank you use as a guide. But it meant you couldn't slide the jig along. In the end, it caused all sorts of problems when the cleats ran into holes or tracks caused by previous use. If anyone wants a jig, avoid one with cleats. If anyone is serious about using a chainsaw to dress logs, use a proper rig that holds the chainsaw in two places (at both ends). Of course, these cost a lot more but you'll end up being more satisfied than with one of these cheap ones.
I bought this chainsaw 2 years ago for a friend, the only flaw we found is that after a few minutes of use the carburetor screws moved with vibrations, but it was solved very simply with threadlocker, i paid it 75€
If the teeth are sharp and it spins enough rpms , it will cut . Looks good so far . Usually get what one pays for . I prefer stigl but if I needed a budget saw I would try this . Electric is ok but I m so happy with the stihl .
Get Your Timberline chainsaw sharpener here - amzn.to/2sMFrzI (link will direct you to my amazon page)
I have the Timberline sharpener already. Great tool and worth the cost.
Wranglerstar I want to see the cheapest electric saw on the mill
Im not the expert, but i remember buying a chainsaw with my granddad (he had some small forest) and he had a Husqvarna (ge gone one from us troops in germany) and a german brand that i forgot. Both fairly priced and he never had to sharpen them as far as i can remember. Had them for years.
Maybe i forgot.
Do it with a cordless I don't care how many batteries you go through
I've used my corded Makita Electric chainsaw and my Granberg mini mill to mill up lots of stuff, works great and here in downtown Tokyo, I'm sure my neighbours appreciate it.
Cheers!
You should use a Giant Katana! Just smash it down on a Fulcrum! If at all possible I will always Choose to Cut a Tree Down with a Sword Oppose to these Chainsaws!
One Time with a Dull Hatchet I chopped the Outside of this 70 Foot Tree, but could touch the Core, to Strong, Hatchet to Dull, so I scaled the Tree in seconds in a Drunken Rage, I say 30 feet Friend said 40, and Grabbed the Tree with my Upper Body Hugging it, and Put my Legs out to the Tree it was leaning almost into, and kicked off it, snapped the Tree at the Bottom, Road it down like a Surf Board, jumped off 7 feet before it hit the ground, and did an Aikido Roll out of it, and fixed my hair before my feet even hit the Ground, and Grabbed a Beer! Than when I worked with my Friend some months later at a Tree Removal Company (doing Crane Logging outside Boston often enough) the Boss/Owner would never let me Climb a Tree to Top it, hearing that story before I begin, and would not let me even posture like I may just grab on and climb it, he had me grounded! Saying my Tree Cutting Methods are not OSEA Approved nor Covered by Workers Comp!
Here's a testament to how awesome your channel is...I grew up in the projects in the city my entire life, always lived in an apartment. I've never used an axe or chainsaw, I've never even been camping, but I watch your videos like I live in a log-cabin in the mountains!!
It’s a good life.
I bought this saw after seeing your review.
It showed up a month ago but the fuel fill cap was missing.
We contacted the seller you linked to on Amazon. They said they would send one when they got some in stock.
Today a new complete saw arrived. Talk about customer service!
Let’s see electric
14 likes, going on 10k!
Yes!
Please do electric one but with cord because it's more common sense option compared to cordless saw.
Actualy electric saw with the cord could be the best option for in house milling. I just bought one, and will test in spring time.
Yes! Like the DeWalt or the Milwaukee cordless
@@mhnzam since owning a mains operated electric chainsaw and separate mains hedge-cutter, my soldering skills have improved 10-fold! ⚡
Man, I’ve never really been into all this kind of stuff, but brother have you really changed that! It’s amazing all the different things, the comparisons between product!! Thank you man for all these videos! Definitely have me hooked!!
Get those batteries ready.
or one chord...
I have not attempted to mill lumber with an electric chainsaw (the only electric chainsaw I have is a very low quality harbor freight saw) but I have milled quite a bit of lumber using a "beam saw" chainsaw attachment on a wormdrive circular saw. Works great, is fairly fast. Downsides are 1. you have to have electricity. 2. there is no built in oiler, so you have to oil manually with an oilcan or cup and brush. I understand that they make aftermarket drip oilers, but I have not fooled with one. Would love to see some videos where you explore the limits of some of this. Thanks much for another excellent video.
I have the same saw I love it so far even though I spent hours trying to start out of the box I took it apart and tested all electrical and put a new spark plug in and it fired right up and has ran like a champ since
thanks
Thanks for this. I bought one of these jigs last year but never used it because I didnt think I had a big enough saw. Cant wait to try it now
Down here in South Texas, rough sawn lumber drys in a matter of days during the summer. Its like standing in a kiln down here lol. Much love to you and yours and to all of the great fans who support this awesome channel, take a second to hit the like button and share this amazing content with your friends.
Found your channel last night with the 20 dollar lumber mill. Today I see this in recommended videos. Have an upvote cause I wanna see the electric do some work. Awesome channel.
I have an 80 volt Greenworks 16" electric chain saw; It has done well on cutting firewood , etc. I've even trimmed a 20" Hickory log,
So yes I'd like to see milling with your electric saw.
Great stuff. God Bless!
The oil side of the husky gas/oil can came with the auto fill spout. All you have to do is put back on. Great video.
You can get the bar oil plungers, I use them on my fuel and oil containers. They can be ordered at a Husqvarna dealer. May have to use a thinner oil in them in winter.
hey, thanks for all the tool guides/comparisons or whatever you'd like to call them
my dad passed away recently and left me with a garage full of stuff that i have no idea how to use and your videos are shedding some light on most of the stuff
Cody, you made this look so easy to do. I appreciate the way you showed how the square up if someone wants to make mortise and tenon cuts for something that can be done and look authentic like it was done over a hundred years ago! Keep them coming! You already got your challenge of over ten thousand likes!👍
I alwayss do it on the ground. And cut at a 45 angle instead of 90. Gives the bar more surface area and less chance of going off track. I cut timber freehand now the same way for barn logs.
Great video! Test a corded electric vs Battery(both Harbor Freight).I have both as well as my Stihls and McCulloch for different jobs.Battery saw great for keeping trails clean and small trees,
Jajjaj at 4:08 and onwards could listen to a coqui frog native to Puerto Rico. It gives me some comfort considering the earthquakes happening today in the island.
I really enjoy your videos - fairly short, to the point, quick commentary, simply interesting.
Love when I'm on UA-cam and your new videos pop up!
Same here
I’d love too see how you’d use the guide once you get down to the last board or two
You fasten the cut sides together and reverse the guide.
Leave the boards on then use guid on other side
That’s easy. Jus screw a board or two as needed to the one you need cut until you have enough to put your guide on. Just make sure your screws aren’t so long as to go through where you are going to cut.
You make it a 6x6
I must admit I had a breakdown and got a nasty cheapo in 1998. Im still using it today. I only have a wood stove for heating so need a reliable saw. So around 20 years later it only got one new bar and 2 chains, maybe 4 new plugs. Amaising.
9:51 that is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen omg so wholesome
Oregon cs1500 is awesome for this.. self sharpening! Works amazing. I now have some ash for making handles!
Thanks for sharing. Good demo. Take care.
Cody, my husqvarna gas can came with an automatic shutoff oil spout and the one you used in the video. The automatic spout works good until the wintertime.
Can’t wait to use that guide when I get my new g660. I’ll pry be using my ms250 as well. I’ll be posting vids up when I get into it. I’d be excited to see an electric demo. I added my like to help get you there.
I've had a very similar rig for years. I believe it was called "The Beam Maker" all the logos and most of the paint has worn off but I'll try to make certain of the manufacturer and repost.....(some time Later)... The one I have is called The Beam Machine, Made in Canada by Quadra Tools, Box 16 Quathiaski Cove B.C.
I have one that was sold by Zip-Penn mail order back in the 80's by the name of " The Beam Machine". ... Ha, I hadn't thought about them in years. ... Just looked up Zip-penn and it's now Cutter's Choice. I just figured they'd went out of business since the internet took over. Probably been 25+ years since I got a catalog. Now I got something to look at when I get home.
@@ohillbilly Mine is a bit newer. Probably 10-15 years old. Used the heck out of it for a project back when I first got it but sadly now it just sits in a milk crate in my shed.
@@JayJones1028 Likewise. It's out in the shed somewhere.
They sell them on Amazon... www.amazon.ca/LASER-THE-BEAM-MACHINE/dp/B06Y19281G/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=74904287438332&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+beam+machine&qid=1578431255&sr=8-1
also cheaper versions... www.amazon.ca/Timber-Tuff-TMW-57-Beam-Cutter/dp/B01J9SYTI2/ref=sr_1_2?hvadid=74904287438332&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+beam+machine&qid=1578431255&sr=8-2
www.amazon.ca/Timber-Tuff-TMW-56-Lumber-Cutting/dp/B01CNRL6TQ/ref=sr_1_3?hvadid=74904287438332&hvbmt=bp&hvdev=c&hvqmt=p&keywords=the+beam+machine&qid=1578431255&sr=8-3
Yes, the Beam Machine, purchased from Baileys over 25 years ago for me. I don’t know that it was the ‘original’, but it was the first contraption I had seen like that. Seems like it was about $40-50.
I actually have this saw and use it along with my Dolmar chain saw. It runs really good considering.
Thank you Wranglerstar for your content and your opinions you share. I am going to look into the jig and the sharpener. I can sharpen an axe by hand perfect but always have a hard time sharpening my chains lol.
the star sets it off for me lol i start milling my wood next week bought all the equipment i need to start my own saw bill business cant wait for this new adventure
My husky can has the shut off valve on both the oil and fuel side but it is a couple of years old. Thanks for the videos
There's a lot of companies that use that same style of Chainsaw some are nicer than others for Christmas I was given a Remington and similar to that one but it was more expensive because it has a better and bigger engine on it it has an Oregon bar and chain and it's an 18in and it also came with a really nice hard plastic case I love it it does every single thing I ask it to do can't wait to see the electric chainsaw video now are you going to use the cheapest electric chainsaw or the DeWalt may God bless you and your family as well keep my family in your prayers as I do for you all's God bless
I have one of those guides and screwed it to a 2x6 and and use it a saw vice to clamp the saws so I can adjust the saws that I repaired.
Thanks for the dry timing.
I always lean something from your tube.
Thanks again & God Bless!
Have been using stihl version of the fill nozzles for gas and oil for about ten years they are great , just remember to vent the gas one before refuelling in the hot weather
That’s fantastic. I bought one of those saw mill jigs from your last video. Can’t wait to try it out.
Original guide for chainsaw probably is The Beam Machine” used to be sold in store by Lee Valley Tools. Thanks for the videos, always entertaining. PS you could cut two sides with one setup and turn 90 degrees and cut two sides and be done.
Very good demo using "cost effective" equipment. I saw another comment that reflects my thought as well: I would like to see the use of the mill when getting down to the last cut, specifically how the mill is attached to the wood.
Love these test videos, Cody. Thanks for the great videos
I'd love to see the electric comparison! Jamie Mantzel modified a wired WORKX chainsaw to run off of direct DC from his solar panel boat. At the time (2016) it was $80, so cheaper than this gas one! He added an attachment to it that turned into a simple hand lumber mill (v=feNUcBd6hSY) and I've been wondering what exists on the market ever since.
Wow already at 9.4, and I just added another. I have a little Poulan electric chain saw with an 10" blade, and it mounts on an extendable pole so you can use it for thinning out smaller limbs from the ground. The detachable saw then makes cutting down limbs or smaller trees, a simple and easy task, but I am not using it very often, and it was only about $100, so it would be very interesting to see this done with an electric chain saw.
The wrench hits the floor for the 3rd time... lol ... great video and excellent encouragement. YES on the electric saw...
Another great example of not needing to spend thousands of $$ to get the job done. Thanks!! Lets get those 10,000 thumbs up!
Lol using a chain sharpener that is more expensive than the saw.
I love that little jig. It's definitely going in my cart!
Can you point me to the direction of the link for that jig - I can't find it and would love one.
I did it with an electric chain saw. eventually the plastic around the bolt that holds the blade in place broke from the heat vibration and constant pressure. It was an Alaska.style mill horizontal mounting instead of vertical so the weight of the motor was hanging on the bar. The vertical mount would probably been lees stress on the blade mounting.
Thanks for the demo. When it comes to chainsaw milling I focus on things that I can't easily get at the local lumber yard for a reasonable price. I mill things like furniture-grade hardwoods, live edges slabs, odd dimensions, and wide widths. For my purposes, I don't find that milling dimensional lumber is worth the effort compared to buying or repurposing store-bought. A jig like that plus a battery chainsaw could be a great emergency tool for making a limited amount of lumber in a hypothetical SHTF situation. Of course you would need a pile of batteries and the solar cells to recharge them. :)
Like the chain sharpener. Wonderful videos, so enjoyable to see the family in your videos.
I used a Makita electric chainsaw and the original of that mill to make gunstock posts for timberframing and it worked fine just a little slow.
You would have a much more efficient operation by setting up your saw in a table saw configuration.
That way, with your saw mounted vertically, and the saw blade pointing up through a rip table, guided by an adjustable rip fence, with a stronger attachment points for the saw
Please never dress Sweetloaf in white! You would never find her! Can’t wait to see you build something with all this great lumber! 🙂
Is she eating the snow..?!?!
That's adorable.. ;)
is that her real name?
Jake P Sweetloaf Wranglerstar, I believe
Hi Cody, when I bought my Husky fuel/oil can here in the UK, it came with an auto shut-off spout for the bar oil. Plus, the non-auto spout that you have. Maybe you've been short changed.
i brought the chinese saw. a real brute and gas guzzler.I put a custom ripping chain because the sprocket is not standard. added a 20" Oregon bar and use a craftsman chain that i added links. works fine. FYI its not 99.00 anymore.
Very useful video. Thumbs up! Thank you.
Great video Sir as always !!! I have a question for you !!! I have a problem trying to sharpen drill bits !!! Have you ever done a video on sharpening drill bits if so I surly could use the video to do it right or are there any gadgets out there to make it easy , Thanks in advance !!!
Recently got your book for Christmas ,the story is great and inspiring for me because Im kinda in the same situation living in the city and looking to go to the country . As a 17 year old Ive been learning from you for the past two years , how to cut firewood and what tools I should buy , some shooting technics too . Anyways thanks for everything
Very nice, I've gotten Electric chainChew. Yep, that's what it's called. Still in the box. Makes me want head to the barn.
If you were to mill all of that timber into boards you'd need some supporting material for your 2x6 guide board. Conveniently, you can cut a few support blocks of the exact right height from the end of your timber if you have nothing else, and fasten with screws.
Also, if you mount your guide board over your supporting blocks with a 1 inch overhang, together with the 1 inch gap between the guide and the saw kerf you have the right spacing to cut 2 inch boards without measuring.
I would love to see you test some HAIX boots. Haix produces most of the
boots for the german firefighters. Maybe the best quality boot i ever
had. I wear mine the whole day every day, they are so comfortable.
Would love to see a test of the HAIX Fire Flash Gamma firefighter boot
with class 2 chainsaw protection. Steel toe cap, nearly impenetrable
sole and resistant to 482°F for at least 40min.
I enjoy your chain saw segments,I like to see a electric cut timber
I picked up a Spyderco Para 3 today and liking it so far, could we get an update video on yours and your thoughts now? Thanks.
LETS SEE THAT ELECTRIC CHAINSAW ( CHEAPEST ONE ON AMAZON YOU CAN GET ) MILL A LOG WITH SAME JIG!!! LOVE THE VIDEOS TY FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE INNERTER WEB!
On an unrelated note. Can you do a video on how you care for your wool coat and other gear. I recently got a wool casual/work jacket and I'm interested in your thoughts since wool has been in your rotation for awhile. Thanks again for the great uploads!
I ordered one of those jigs 2 minutes after your last video.
It looks like a no BS toolbox way to mill slabs.
I'd suggest the cheapo green electric chainsaw from Harbor Fright. About 45 bucks on sale. It'll take 3-4x longer than the above saw, but I bet it'll get the job done.
That little jig is awesome . I would buy that ! Would need a heck of a good table saw to make that rip.
Thats a great set up will have to grab it!
The other stop spout that came with the Husqvarna gas can is for the oil side. The spout you are using is for the oil in cold weather.
One thing that you can do is either use paste or candle wax on your mounting board to aid in sliding of the chainsaw. Not exactly sure who's design it was copied but TimberTuff and Granberg both make these. And yes, you can use an electric saw with it. There's also a circular saw attachment called The Beam Machine that is neat as well
My new Husqvarna combi can came with an automatic nozzle both for the gas and oil side. I love it! :)
Really good to know the common guy can spend $120 and get a legit setup. I do mountain bike trail maintenance so the $100 saw would really help because it’s cheap and light.
Mandolin Orange,
Been a big fan of theirs &Yours
Thanks,
I love and envy your lifestyle. Can you do a test on washing machine hoses? I want to use the best in regards to burst strengths. I don't want my customers to get flooded in their homes. Water does so much damages then we realizes. Thanks you.
7:40 i love how he says its amazing 20 dollar attachment and then it falls apart 😂
That was the T handle Allen wrench falling out of the set screw. Far from falling apart.
It seems you can use green wood for furniture making, not sure of the requirements with that statement, but I've heard from Wood By Wright and Rex Krueger that you can use green wood for some stuff at least.
Now, that the inside joke is "Professional Home Owner", i'd love to see these saws in the newer vids, with "Home Owner" stenciled in below all the "Professional" signage.
I's say you could get a couple more 2 by's out of that log before the guide board is hanging off the far edge of the log, perhaps making it unstable. Also seems to me the ergonomics would be a little easier if this was done on the shop floor with log propped up on 4x4 AND the chainsaw was run at a much flatter angle so the operator could be above the work, pulling the saw instead of pulling it.
Not only an electric chainsaw but a corded one. Could work great in the shop with no fumes. Also many remote camps have small generators I imagine.
To get a good deal on a chain saw blade sharpener, go to harbor freight and get the chicago electric chain saw blade sharpener. For the price, they work great. And they cost as much as a new blade!!
A standard chain filed at 30degree angle is designed to cut withe bar across the wood fibres. To cut along fibres efficiently with a chainsaw you need a chain designed to cut fibres at a near 90 degree angle. The standard chain in comparison is like a dull compared to a sharp chain.
so how do you do the last few cuts as whats left of the the beam wont be wide enough to attach the guid to ?
Stihl make the exact same style of filler cap for oil and fuel. I bet husqvarna must do one too!
9.3 thousand. You seem like a nice guy so I gave a thumbs up. This was my second video of yours I’ve seen. I think the next one I see might have an electric chainsaw in it.
I saw a video by advoko makes where he mills boards with a chainsaw freehand. He advocates making repeated shallow cuts using only the first few inches of the bar to save gas and increase speed. Might be something worth trying.
When production value and personality get me to watch a 10 min video on a product I will never buy nor probably ever need
For sure the Electric will work and can’t wait to see it 🤘🏻👍🏻👍🏻
thank you sir. would you happen to have any experience with battery chain saws?
I guess I just found my saw mill. 😂
What do you do, once you get down to the last cut? If the offset is 1in, and you are cutting a 2in board?
I might be wrong, but that did not look safe to me. It did cut pretty good. It just looks to me like it would be too easy to lose control. Hey maybe I'm wrong. I hope so. PS Your little sweet heart at the end of the video is sooooo cute. Stay safe, and have a great year. God Bless.
As bad as you can get? Look closer, my friend, that saw is a professional.
I have a McCulloch that doesn’t just say professional it says THE Professional. The only one.
I mean for Christ's sake, it says it RIGHT ON THE DAMN SAW!
You can't cut as much lumber as the carpenter's square indicates , you need to retract the chain's thickness multiplied by the number of cuts.
A chain saw jig is a mixed bag. I was cutting up logs with one the year before last and I wasn't impressed with the results. The jig wasn't the same as this one but it was similar. The biggest problem I found was that it could wobble the chainsaw. So you weren't guaranteed a straight line cut with one. From the look of it, this jig also has a potential to wobble.
The other problem I found, and this jig doesn't have, is that the jig had 3 cleats in the bottom. This wasn't mentioned in its "manual" but it was presumably to grip the plank you use as a guide. But it meant you couldn't slide the jig along. In the end, it caused all sorts of problems when the cleats ran into holes or tracks caused by previous use.
If anyone wants a jig, avoid one with cleats. If anyone is serious about using a chainsaw to dress logs, use a proper rig that holds the chainsaw in two places (at both ends). Of course, these cost a lot more but you'll end up being more satisfied than with one of these cheap ones.
Great video I watch all of them thanks.
I bought this chainsaw 2 years ago for a friend, the only flaw we found is that after a few minutes of use the carburetor screws moved with vibrations, but it was solved very simply with threadlocker, i paid it 75€
If the teeth are sharp and it spins enough rpms , it will cut . Looks good so far . Usually get what one pays for . I prefer stigl but if I needed a budget saw I would try this . Electric is ok but I m so happy with the stihl .
How do you finish up the timber when it becomes smaller than the 2x6 / 2/4 you are using as a guide?