What is the best chainsaw to use with an Alaskan mill?

Why We Like It: The HUYOSEN 60CC 2-Stroke Gas Powered Chainsaw is a 3.9 horsepower saw that features a 20-inch cutting bar, which is perfect for milling large logs and breaking them down into wide boards. With an engine speed of up to 8,500 rpm, it’s a perfect counterpart to the smaller size of an Alaskan mill.

Is chainsaw milling worth it?

Chainsaw mills aren’t worth the physical and time demands required to mill the logs. Chainsaw mills also cost a pretty penny and can produce a lot of waste in the form of sawdust. However, if you want to mill your own beams for a project, a chainsaw mill could be worth the time and effort.

What’s the best way to milling an Alaskan chainsaw?

There may be a section that is too wide. This can be trimmed before milling. ( 2:00) 3. Mount Alaskan Mill onto bar. Adjust to fit bar. Avoid clamping down on the sprocket nose. Tighten all hardware. The clamping bolts for the bar and end bracket require 10-12 pounds of torque. Tighten evenly.

Is it safe to use a chainsaw mill?

Chainsaw mills have been used for personal milling in remote areas such as Alaskan wilderness for around 60 years. Professionals and homeowners consider it as a reliable and safe instrument for milling the timber till that time.

How big does an Alaskan small log mill get?

The Alaskan® Small Log Mill can cut logs up to 18” wide and ½” to 13” deep. It is clamped directly to the chainsaw bar by tightening pressure bolts onto the chain bar so no drilling is required.

How can I Use my Chainsaw to mill logs?

You can fix the chainsaw bar horizontally or at any position to mill the logs into boards or lumbers. More updated versions have an engine to control sawing. You have to feed the logs through the moving saw bar in the proper way. You can easily detach the saw after completion of work. How to Use A Chainsaw Mill?