you asked for it: a walk through setting up a perfect top cut, any length you want, with only basic tools.
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@aeromech932 ай бұрын
Friggin FANTASTIC strategy! THIS is what I was looking for. I need to cut 2 sill logs for my 36 ft long cabin with my alaskan. THANK YOU!!
@Ruffhouse7894 жыл бұрын
I've been trying to think of a system for doing a first top cut on a project where i'd have to hike the chainsaw and mill in, but didn't want to deal with carrying a rail in or assembling something complex on site. This is perfect. Easy and portable. I'm sure it's time consuming to get that first cut, but once you have that first straight cut, you can make rails on site for doing your next logs quicker and easier. Great idea!
@richardlittlepage90694 жыл бұрын
I watched a bunch of milling videos. This is the BEST top cut video. Cuz I've had longer logs then a board to use as my guide then I gota take everything apart to reset. I'm goina try your idea when I get home. Again awsome video. Subscribed
@patrickcoyne93335 жыл бұрын
The best ideas are the simple ones. Bravo!
@longfellow5276 Жыл бұрын
I,ve been using the string and nail method for 40 years. Only a 5ft board. Longest beam was a 72 ft 6by 18.😂
@hedronshanon29225 жыл бұрын
Now that's what am talking about...a prudent Lumberjack... Nice work...great saw!!!
@marcomolo5 жыл бұрын
man, so clever way of doing long logs. thanks!
@richvail75513 жыл бұрын
This is next level for sure. Great idea, I’ll have to try this method.
@hoveasy3 жыл бұрын
Great video
@skipbickford39702 жыл бұрын
Hope the log is laying flat with no bow. I like your idea 😊
@guymcelwee3347 жыл бұрын
Nice video with a new way to level things.Like your idea. I always have screwed the plank down and leveled it as I went. Will try your idea. Thanks.
@doc3toes5 жыл бұрын
i still use a plank for shorter stuff.
@Chris-Fennimore6 жыл бұрын
Good work! Nice video. Yep, the string method is what I use on the first cut for long beams. You are even using the same string as I use.
@Tangaroa7757 ай бұрын
Great idea
@dustinhargrove21295 жыл бұрын
Nice & simple I love it!
@jeremynelson70273 жыл бұрын
How do you account for log taper and also if you drive the second nail to deep or shallow that will change how your first cut slopes, also leveling side to side only levels side to side but doesn’t make the heads of the nails level through the length of the log. Not trolling just looking to learn
@jeffenglishsetter83393 жыл бұрын
GreT idea for even shorter pieces. Less stuff (ladder) to haul in
@mgcreed2 жыл бұрын
What kind of wizardry is this? So simple
@valdiadams5787 Жыл бұрын
Hey, how do deal with the down sloping of a log? Level nails parallel to side and in front?
@doc3toes Жыл бұрын
No real sure what you mean...but I think the answer you need is to use longer nails on the smaller end of the log. Level a set of nails at each end then use the string to set all the others. Hopefully that helps.
@Islandsaw7 жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful.
@ianlawrie84237 жыл бұрын
Ben . thanks. hope it saves you some sweat. happy milling. pls like and share.
@BlaiseBrogan7 жыл бұрын
Very nice technique many thanks.
@bobvedder24513 жыл бұрын
That does seem a lot simpler than trying to find a long guide for the saw mill.
@c0olj855 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea. After you're done with your first cut, do you reuse the same nails or no? I assume they get bent when you pry them out and might not be usable a for a 2nd use? I'm going to try this method and wanted to get your thoughts on that. Thanks again for sharing this method!!!
@c0olj855 жыл бұрын
Also, would you suggest using screws instead? Since those would be much easier to screw in and out as needed?
@doc3toes5 жыл бұрын
Yes I reuse the nails several times as long as they will hold the top board
@rosskstar3 жыл бұрын
You don't use the nails again on the same log unless you screw up the cut. You don't need a board for the next cut.
@forest_dweller_27 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thank you!!!
@patrickcleburneuczjsxpmp95583 жыл бұрын
How does free hand sawing like you did with the sides compare to using the Alaskan mill? Is it faster/much faster? Less taxing on the saw? Is a 10 degree rip chain the way to go either way? Thanks!
@doc3toes3 жыл бұрын
Faster yes...easier on the saw yes. It's much harder to get a perfect cut. It great if your chain is damaged because you can still get a cut in. 10 degree yes. The longer the bar thee better for freehanding. I like. It to square a log up then use. The mill to finish it.
@patrickcleburneuczjsxpmp95583 жыл бұрын
@@doc3toes That's super helpful! Thanks very much@
@ÁrvoresEmadeiras3 жыл бұрын
3 tanks of fuel in 20m?
@lukaszbojanowski52905 жыл бұрын
hey mate great job...im about to build timber frame house for myself...looking for alternative ways to cut my beams...have a few questions if you don"t mind...when you say straight do you mean as straight as your top board??and that"s a powerful chainsaw...do you recon something smaller will do the job as well as this I mean husqvarna 562xp??
@brewsterly29273 жыл бұрын
To late but for others; 562xp is just OK for smaller logs, on the boarder line. You really want to be looking at 90cc and up for serious milling. The straightness, or rather flatness of your bearer board, ladder or shop bought rails is essential as that flatness transfers down to the rest of your cuts.
@georgeshotrodbarn21132 жыл бұрын
That was a perfectly good tree until you killed it and made a perfectly good beam
@kyrg7 жыл бұрын
Are you using a rip or regular cross cut chain? If a rip, what angles are you setting?
@doc3toes5 жыл бұрын
ripping chain at 10 degrees. have been hand filing with a dremmel and a diamond burr. recenlty bought a bench grinder to reset.
@bdawson64738 ай бұрын
Great idea
@lukaszbojanowski52905 жыл бұрын
hey mate great job...im about to build timber frame house for myself...looking for alternative ways to cut my beams...have a few questions if you don"t mind...when you say straight do you mean as straight as your top board??and that"s a powerful chainsaw...do you recon something smaller will do the job as well as this I mean husqvarna 562xp??
@doc3toes5 жыл бұрын
Yes. For sure you can make lumber and timbers as straight as dimensional store bought lumber. If you blank on building something more than a couple hundred square feet, I would go with a bigger saw. If you do use the 562 I would be very careful to make sure it doesnt overheat especially in the wide slabs.. Keep that bar oiled. So far my 395 is still the king. Running strong after all these years milling. Good luck with your project. It's a work out! Doc.
@lukaszbojanowski52905 жыл бұрын
@@doc3toes hey mate thanks for quick replay...actually I've done a little bit search for chainsaw and I found 395xp it's a second hand saw and i don"t know who"s been useing it and for how long but it's for pros so i bet its good...they do service there in the store if anything break... anyway....it's without bar and chain so the question is...what would you recommend to buy for milling just like you do??
@doc3toes5 жыл бұрын
@@lukaszbojanowski5290 my 395 was used as well. Still going strong. You can ask the saw shop what the compression is. That is a good indicator of piston/cylinder health. granberg.com/product/g778-36-alaskan-mk-iv-chain-saw-mill/ Is the mill I bought. Using a 30" bar and make sure you get a ripping chain and spend a lot of time practicing your sharpening skills. It makes all the difference. Set the oiler wide open on the saw. It should use 1 tank of oil for every 2 tanks of fuel. Mix 50:1 with 91 octane.