Husky187
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I too am looking to start milling with a 394 coming my way. Is that mk IV Alaskan setup @heritageguy20051 ?
Yes it is. Granberg 48". I'm very happy with it. I mainly do live edge slabs so I ordered the bigger mill from the start. Also, if I need to go bigger later, I can just order longer rails and tube.I too am looking to start milling with a 394 coming my way. Is that mk IV Alaskan setup @heritageguy20051 ?
Good info. I need to work on a better setup to mill downhill. Let gravity do more work and me less.You may have to lower the rakers more than normal chain to feed good. I like the mill to feed itself with me just holding the trigger and maybe a hand on the mill to keep it from vibrating as bad.
Milling will be for my own little projects. At the moment I’m into making ax handles so I want to mill slabs so they can dry. I’m sure once I get going more uses will arise for slabs that I produce. Nothing like being self sufficient, great feeling.For me, this is just a hobby so I keep it simple. Lots of great info available in these forums. We all tend to over-think sometimes. A good mill, strong saw and sharp chain will get you going in no time.
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I’ve heard the HLSupply mill works pretty well. I’m still undecided on which one I’m going to buy too. I was going to make my own but the relatively low cost of purchasing makes it a no brainer for meIs anyone using the HLSupply mill? Or is the latest Granberg IV worth spending a little more?
Have an area set aside for the planks and lots of stickers. It’s easy to go ape chit milling but if not stored correctly to dry, you end up with a mess. I use a 2x6 or 8 for a first cut guide on smaller stuff and the aluminum ladder for bigger logs. Another thing to consider is a respirator. Heard of some guys using leaf blowers to help with fines and it works great, just a hassle to lug more stuff around. I listened to Mikes advice and use square filed full chisel full skip. Works great.
I'm happy with the quality of the Granberg. Good build, good material, nice scale etched into the arms for adjusting depth. Don't know anything about the other brand.Is anyone using the HLSupply mill? Or is the latest Granberg IV worth spending a little more?
I know. I've been following your handle thread. Very nice and informative! That'll give you good milling practice. Your posts made me want to go buy some axes and give it a whirl! Looking forward to more of your projects.Milling will be for my own little projects. At the moment I’m into making ax handles so I want to mill slabs so they can dry. I’m sure once I get going more uses will arise for slabs that I produce. Nothing like being self sufficient, great feeling.
Cool. Thanks for the infoI'm happy with the quality of the Granberg. Good build, good material, nice scale etched into the arms for adjusting depth. Don't know anything about the other brand.
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Glad you’re enjoying the handle stuff. I forgot you had posted in there a few times. Go get an antique ax and try it! I’d love to see someone else’s technique for making them.I know. I've been following your handle thread. Very nice and informative! That'll give you good milling practice. Your posts made me want to go buy some axes and give it a whirl! Looking forward to more of your projects.
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I'd love to. I'll be looking to find one and give it a shot. You did a great job explaining the whole process and great pics too. Makes it very easy to follow.Glad you’re enjoying the handle stuff. I forgot you had posted in there a few times. Go get an antique ax and try it! I’d love to see someone else’s technique for making them.
Just hope the wedges don’t fall out of my handles, you know, being a husky guy and all.It's one of my favorite threads. Lol
You’re welcome lol!LOL. You got Hooskie axes?
Too funny.
I got a Hooskie saw. Lol