Milling chain

[RI Chevy]

Lol. Well.. Looks like you may have a new race chain.
I am trying to think positive for you.

 

[KiwiBro (deleted)]

Can you bill the customer for a new chain? Does anyone ask their customers to guarantee their chains and pay for replacements if wrecked?

 

[Wolverine]

Definitely. He knew my concerns with metal and residential trees. We talked about it before starting.

 

[Brian72]

Get yourself a wand metal detector from harbor freight. About $40. They work very well. Saved us many saw teeth at my buddy's circle mill.

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[Wolverine]

Get yourself a wand metal detector from harbor freight. About $40. They work very well. Saved us many saw teeth at my buddy's circle mill.

I guess it varies by density, but how deep do you think it scans?

 

[Brian72]

I guess it varies by density, but how deep do you think it scans?

We've done some pretty big stuff. To be conservative, I'd say 6 to 8 inches deep, possibility even better. We go around the whole log. Even if you don't know the exact depth, it still lets you pinpoint the location of the metal and work around it or dig it out. He keeps a nice stash of tools for such purposes. Hatchet, chisels, nail pullers, vise grips etc. Butt logs are certainly the most problems. Many times, we'll scan it multiple times during milling just to be safe.

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[Wonkydonkey]

It would make sense, to scan as you say. The whole log, then every other cut.

 

[Wolverine]

We've done some pretty big stuff. To be conservative, I'd say 6 to 8 inches deep, possibility even better. We go around the whole log. Even if you don't know the exact depth, it still lets you pinpoint the location of the metal and work around it or dig it out. He keeps a nice stash of tools for such purposes. Hatchet, chisels, nail pullers, vise grips etc. Butt logs are certainly the most problems. Many times, we'll scan it multiple times during milling just to be safe.

I'll definitely look into getting one. Thanks.

 

[Brian72]

Certainly much easier to dig a little than to destroy the chain. I've learned a lot from helping and watching him. Many times, if we find a bad section, we'll just cut it out and just work with what's left. Chains and teeth are just too expensive.

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[Brian72]

It would make sense, to scan as you say. The whole log, then every other cut.

It works well. Only takes a minute. Once you get the bark off, discoloration from imbedded metal is easier to spot too.

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[Wagnerwerks]

I have one that lives beside my planner. I hate sharpening those blades....

 

[Brian72]

We try to be thorough finding metal but every now and then, something slips by. One log had some lag screws about 10 feet up. Not common to find junk that high up. Wiped out all the teeth on the saw!

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[RI Chevy]

I had the same thing happen to me about 15 years ago. I was cutting a big oak tree and was well into the cut them all of a sudden it was like I was cutting with a chain with only rakers. I pulled out and I was not happy. New bar and chain needed. [emoji52]
I found the one and only eye bolt in the whole tree, and I hit it square going lengthwise. If only I could be that lucky with lottery. [emoji848]

 

[Wagnerwerks]

I had the same thing happen to me about 15 years ago. I was cutting a big oak tree and was well into the cut them all of a sudden it was like I was cutting with a chain with only rakers. I pulled out and I was not happy. New bar and chain needed. [emoji52]
I found the one and only eye bolt in the whole tree, and I hit it square going lengthwise. If only I could be that lucky with lottery. [emoji848]

Think how many you probably missed.

 

[RI Chevy]

Lol. Yup. I know that I definitely missed a few over the years, but I always remember that 3/4 eye bolt vividly. Lol
My sharp chain did a real nice job making a nice square groove the the eye bolt by the way.

 

[Wolverine]

Think how many you probably missed.

Yeah. Just got this:

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Good of him to do that. Most would let you eat it!

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Lol. Yup. I know that I definitely missed a few over the years, but I always remember that 3/4 eye bolt vividly. Lol
My sharp chain did a real nice job making a nice square groove the the eye bolt by the way.

My buddy sawed a horseshoe in half longways with his band mill.

 

[Wolverine]

I can’t hardly believe going through nails! I’ve hit my top guide board screw before and it pretty much stops cutting. Do tell what kind of chain you’re using.

 

[Brian72]

Yeah. Just got this:
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As Wagen said, good of him to do that. My buddy gets many of his logs from a local tree service guy. Anything from residential areas have a good chance of metal.

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