Chainsaw beam guide from wood (DIY mini mill)

[@pocket83squared]

Check out the following channel: #FloweringElbow Great content that's all over the place, but it's quite often chainsaw-esque. ... Sorry about the re-upload. The audio has been fixed. Here's a link to the original video, in case you were involved in discussion there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opnJmIOHfNZ6o8U

[@RealRuler2112]

What was the cause/fix of the audio issue?

[@twiswist]

RealRuler2112: A tiny section of video/audio toward the end corrupted/skipped and made a super loud pop, which KZbin compensated for by making the pop (and the rest of the video) quieter. It's near 20:32 in the unlisted video; that particular second was cut out of this video.

[@RealRuler2112]

@@twiswist Interesting... didn't know youtube normalized audio when you upload. Thanks for the info.

[@FloweringElbow]

HAHA "all over the place"... You got that right! Thanks again for the plug. I love you approach to making things!

[@lyndelllyon7779]

It looks good and works good awesome

[@henrywolkers1914]

You made a simple jig that others have spent hundreds or thousands to make, and it works every bit as well. Thank you for sharing this. Pure genius.

[@jimmywhitlow2012]

They sell simple guides for less than $100.

[@garrettlamb9916]

Your mill is actually way better then the one I don’t have!

[@NSHomestead]

Hands down the best DIY chainsaw mill on KZbin that I’ve seen. Great job, thank you! And don’t let the haters make you salty. When you respond to nonsense you feed the beast. 💯

[@aaronfranklin324]

Not sure if it's synchronicity, but Advoko Makes has an almost identical system. But automatic pulled by bunjy cord, and with a counterbalance shelf to match the chainsaw weight. It's outrageous how well it works and the perfect 0.66inch planks over two feet wide it does without the operator going near the saw when it's cutting.

[@deepocean3603]

@@aaronfranklin324yeah seems just a copy… does he mention advoko?

[@pocket83squared]

There's nothing about this system that was copied from his. If there was something, I'd give attribution. Nothing against the guy, but he didn't invent chainsaw milling, either. Our procedures are very different.

[@DoyleShadduck]

Speaking about nonsense..😝

[@rickbosak8861]

Perfect. Now if I can just find a straight 2x4 at my local big box store.

[@daved1823]

As long as its reasonably straight. Doesn't have to be perfect. how you dry it probably matters more.

[@randybobandy9828]

@@daved1823 no..it needs to be straight otherwise the log will be crooked to.

[@jewelhome1]

Plenty of propeller and canoe grade stuff, though.

[@joefunsmith]

What about trex? Or run your 2x4 through a planer? Or use a steel framing stud?

[@randybobandy9828]

@@joefunsmith steel framing sucks for alot of reasons.

[@budgillett9627]

I wish I could give 83K squared thumbs up! So insanely simple and practical! The commercially built chainsaw mills are IMO prohibitively priced for hobby use. You, sir, have made my day! THANK YOU! Bud in Nebraska.

[@Absfor30]

This is without a doubt the most real, down to earth, non pretentious delivery of a DIY chainsaw mill technique to obtain useful lumber from what most people would just log up and burn. I love that you kept in the successes and the failures, it helps anyone watching to realise that it's okay to fail, it helps you get to where you're going and you learn along the way. You just earned yourself a subscriber here from this video alone.

[@TheCaphits]

Holy moly! That was the most amazing and thorough, yet concise explanation of the dimensions of the jig at 2:51. Very helpful in understanding how this is put together and how the pieces are easily made.

[@madelinealdred5152]

❤love it

[@thomashanner4172]

This looks like something even I can try, and it might actually work for what I need.

[@botchvinik8668]

A big thumbs up to you sir for keeping it simple and low cost, yet practical and effective. I would be curious to see how your little saw and bar would perform with a ripping chain. Really well done...great video.

[@lukeinkson]

"Even if it fails I'm still gonna post this and then you can learn from my mistakes." *Liked* & *Subscribed* 👍

[@rishz7857]

Remember, "You need at least a half of a tube of graphite, in order for this to work." Funny.

[@jimgriffiths9071]

I have been searching for the best chainsaw mill jig for years. This is the most reasonable design I've seen. Good job!

[@pocket83squared]

Thanks. Low commitment. Made from scratch!

[@lacarpinteriadelucas]

The way you explain things is awesome, you never give us the step by step, just the knowledge to think about what we wanna do, I think it’s a better way to teach

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

150% agree.

[@geomeynet]

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[@JamesCouch777]

I watched a few videos of people in foreign countries doing basically the same thing only freehand and were producing incredibly accurate slabs of wood. I like your jig, excellent design 👌

[@twoweary]

I love your attitude man, “ here it is, if you like it great, if you don’t, that’s okay too”. Most of us think it’s a great idea. Now I’m gonna make this and go mill up some cherry. Thanks for the post.

[@unopine]

Heck, I just enjoyed watching you mill successfully in unconventional ways. Seeing those big, straight maple slabs (I love maple) was oddly satisfying.

[@conradsutton]

After watching numerous videos on milling from raw cuts, yours has been one of the most informative by far. I have a couple of dead oaks in my lower yard that I need to cut down, and I wanted to salvage some 2" lumber from them. This is a cheap, accurate, and clean way of getting the cuts I want. Thanks so much!

[@pocket83squared]

Thanks a bunch. Be sure to also watch the other two videos, because I really made some improvements. Good luck with it, and use a new chain: dry Oak is tough!

[@jewelhome1]

I’ve been using the commercial version of this (Beam Machine) for years. Cut lots of beams for wood sheds, etc. Simple and works well but there is a learning curve to keeping square and parallel, blade offset, and not wrecking your back. Good video, for a first go you thought things out well.

[@tawakerakarawa1064]

Just ripped two boards from a rosewood log freehanding and they look like wedges! Your invention is priceless to my knowledge aquisitions! A thousand thankyous friend.

[@LifeOfIvyQuinn]

Getting ready to fell a few trees on my parent's property and want to mill some lumber to make a (future) table top for my mother, and this video is absolutely invaluable to me! Thank you for the wealth of information, as well as sharing your guide design with us!

[@hotmimi666]

Simple, no cost build. I love it. So small it will fit in my 1980s fanny pack!lol. Going to build one tomorrow. I have 3mi x 100ft of property with loads of downed trees. Too difficult to bring a large mill and my property is mostly hills and mountains. This DIY mill will be perfect for what I need. Thanx so much.

[@pocket83squared]

Thank you. Be sure to watch the other videos too, because the upgrades really, really help.

[@davidross6478]

Loved the video. I did something similar to this in the late 1980's when I was a teenager living in the mountains of northern California near the border with Oregon. Over time I got good enough to mill without the jig as well.

[@ehengle]

your description of the process is outstanding - clear and concise. Thanks!

[@locoken]

Fan-clucking-tastic! I love the simplicity and ease of use. I agree. If it works for you, who cares what someone else thinks. Great video and nice job!

[@danimal46835]

Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but have you thought about applying paste wax to the guiding surfaces?

[@doughoist]

Believe it or not, Ivory Soap, the solid kind, not the liquid. Would work better. I have moved many tons of heavy equipment by sliding it across the floor on two pieces of plywood slicked down with ivory soap between them. Keep the soap dry, no water. Counter intuitive but water will cause the boards to sieze up.

[@pocket83squared]

@@doughoist Yes, I used Ivory soap in this first video, but I didn't mention it. After milling many more times, I've determined it to be pointless. And the paste wax idea has been mentioned here dozens of times. It's also totally unnecessary. Note that now my 2x4 guide rail has been given a coat of polyurethane, though. It's quite smooth.

[@OJesusX3]

Thanks for sharing your experiences you guys. Polyurethane can make for some slick surfaces! 😊🌎❤️

[@bobbrenna9507]

​@@doughoist Carpenters used to carry a piece of soap in their pocket, to slicken screw threads mainly.. but that was back in days of Armstrong :) Soap on the jig would work well in this application, just like ski wax, and inexpensive.

[@bobbrenna9507]

​@@pocket83squared I'm glad you went to a bigger saw, watching this vid was somewhat painful. There is no substitute for experience. Good jig idea, Thanks buddy.

[@marctrossbach6560]

Right on, appreciate the time and effort you took to create this video. Personally I will use steel for mine, but that's just my comfort zone

[@mistere1478]

I didn't come here to criticize your method. I came here to learn. Thanks for teaching.

[@1013Andrew]

Sure it aint "rocket science", but this is still pretty damn smart. Giving me lots of ideas, thanks!

[@kngshzt5308]

"This a success but not ideal" i think that's the most accurate assumption of ANY situation ever.

[@bradleydepatie3375]

This is the first video I've seen of yours but I think this is exactly what I never knew I needed in my life. Definitely going to build a set of 4",6"&8" and make some use of some of the older trees around me.

[@MarkConwayTheBurgerKing]

I'm a Medically retired treefeller. Also hold a Certificate of Timber Technology. 10/10 for Sawlog conversion to timber. Also 10/10 for Timber engineered product, that is using wood jig and rail coupled to chainsaw for mini timber milling machine. Great job and share👍

[@robertvezina3669]

Excellent piece. Thank You for Your Skill, innovation, humor and thoroughness Brother.

[@Jared_Albert]

Thank you for the thorough yet concise design explanation

[@EiGhTfT]

this dude. his attitude is gold. subbed!!

[@starcarrier1874]

An innovative way to process raw material with the equipment at hand. Patience and planning produced a great result. Nice.

[@therealsparkman]

Ingenuity. How to adapt with simplicity. A very rudimentary guide to cutting your own logs. Good job! The thing about this instructional video is that somebody can always improve on the basics that could make things easier and more accurate. Nevertheless, good on you for taking the time to put this out there. Cheers!

[@davidsherman6398]

Best jig for this application that I have seen so far. I will probably be making one of these soon. Will buy me some time before I need a real saw mill.

[@markshark7235]

Given today's Lumber PRICES this is quiet timely and simply genius in my book.👍👍👍👏👏👏 Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@dwaynecain5608]

I’m glad you did film it. And thanks for using the smaller chainsaw. It’s all I have. I’ll be giving it a try.

[@RealRuler2112]

I had watched the low audio version & was glad you posted it, even with audio issues - VERY good video! (I'm more than willing to turn my volume up to watch a video like this. =) ) I've watched several videos of chainsaw mills & have not (before now) found one that's 'low commitment' enough for me to try. I live in the city and therefore have very little space, plus only own the one chainsaw. This looks awesome - ingenious & elegant design! Looks like it'll go on/off the saw easily and not take up much room in my shop when not in use. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@thomashanner4172]

I have for a long time tried to figure out how to solve the issue with my large pine that was cut down some time ago, thank you for your workable ideas, I will try these.

[@davepelfrey3958]

This was a really good and informative video. I have a project coming up that I'm going to use this technique on. Thanks for posting.

[@joshuabledsoe5572]

I appreciate your honesty and confidence.

[@jim1528]

Video and tutorial are both EXCELLENT! A++! I will absolutely build one! Thank you!

[@greensfarmland]

Where I live I only have smaller trees, and this will workout perfect for the few times I will use it. Thanks for the awesome design.

[@EricWaterTruck]

Thanks for sharing! I just tried freehanding a log with my plug in electric chainsaw and I was surprised. Like holy cow it works! Unfortunately I hand cut most of the tree up already before I thought about turning it into lumber.

[@timpeel-wickstrom5739]

Love the saltiness at the start. Perfect seasoning.

[@stevencrane3590]

Extremely impressed! Gives me some great ideas. Like your 2x4 guide being straight, and maybe your guide splines, or tapered, to avoid kickback. I have some flat teflon material. Might help if I glued some to the guide. I think I must use your ideas as soon as I can get a rip chain Toy with possibly a longer bar.

[@pocket83squared]

Rip chains are better suited to mills that have attachments on both sides of the log. With a single attachment (like this one), you'll need a normal chain for correcting the cut once it starts to go 'off.' Think about this: low angle chains aren't as sharp on the sides of their teeth, so they have trouble coming back once they go astray. ... A longer bar is also ill-advised; a longer bar means further projected error, so a little off becomes lots more off. If you have a really thick log, you might get better results by first making a defined cut on each side before you plunge through--that's how I did the larger of the two. Don't mean to try to shoot you down here, but I've put quite a bit of thought into this simple gizmo. Thanks and good luck.

[@JohnJohnson-sf9xh]

I like that statement: and what gets you through cutting wood is tenacity 👍

[@manoharsagunthalla9215]

It's really simple and wonderful idea thanks for sharing!

[@andreperait]

For any purpose at all, your jig is just simply fantastic and am going to make myself one. Tqvm for the bright idea friend.

[@Wedget]

Brilliant, love the down to earth simplicity, and yes hell yes,definately worth it👍👍

[@bigviper64]

One of the BEST Video-Tutorials I've seen! and Perfect Timing too. I have a Boat Load of pre-cut logs out back and I wanted to "Split" them for firewood...I'm too old and too weak to do that, I used to do it when I was younger etc. Now, on the Long 2x4, I plan on putting it across two Saw Horses, to keep the 2x4 from bending, I will put 2 more 2x4's vertically beneath the top piece, counter sink the holes for the screws. This will add stiffness to the guide bar (the top 2x4). I will create a 2x4 "X" Cradle to support the logs to be split..This is a most Wonderful presentatiion, your voice and patience is much appreciated!

[@efrancis19]

I bought a commercial version of this that attaches to the bar with set screws. Problem is, the set screws loosen and the guide slips, allowing the chain to contact the metal bracket, immediately dulling the chain. Bottom line: your design is better.

[@NS-uw7jx]

My experience too, and agreed.

[@elementalspark]

Odd. I seen one video that the comments were disabled that said the same thing. I then watched another video where a man was using the same setup for 3 years without issue. He used a "drum tuning" technique. You could also drill out the bar but you're not wrong. This design is better.

[@rickenbacker1987]

Same with my mill.

[@roflcopterkerman4589]

Minimill is now my favorite word. Thank you.

[@BryanHemedinger]

Props to you! You did a damn good job with that setup!!

[@davidhuckaby832]

A genius idea for a simple do it your self mill. Im with you all the way. Great idea. This is outstanding for out in wilderness bush plane carry mill. I have no complaints. I always wondered how I would do the simple wilderness log cutting ability. A big THANKS for the idea!!!!!!

[@jimplantinga6288]

Thank you. This has got to be the simplest way, I've seen yet. I think it all takes time and patience, no matter how it's done. I like your way best and look forward to more cool stuff 👍👍

[@isaacclay126]

Great content! I think the idea behind a bigger chainsaw is they out out more bar oil so you don’t end up burning you’re chain. Great for someone trying it out.

[@leefortune3351]

Dude if it works go with it. I enjoyed your innovation. I have 1 of the small chain saw mills and they are what they are . A new perspective is always a good thing. Thank you for sharing

[@luissilva1228]

Muy elegante pero no entiendo el idioma

[@ryantheduckguy9592]

This Is the best way to make a chainsaw mill I've seen based on simplicity. Not the most elaborate no, but that's not what it's about. I subscribed simply because you skipped the bs and showed a way to get planer ready boards fast. Thanks buddy!

[@Jeremy_810]

Considering the price for large timbers and slabs, in just a few cuts, you've already saved hundreds of dollars.

[@bobralph5072]

Dude I give you an "A" for honesty. I've freehand milled logs for projects and for friends for several years. I've been too cheap to buy a an Alaskcan Mill. Your guide jig has my attention. Go video man

[@emiellambrecht3663]

Simply the best I have seen so far!

[@unclemony5939]

Simplicity pays, you’ve earned ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ thanks.

[@pocket83squared]

Thanks! That's the most stars I've had so far this year! Hmm. Where can I cash them in?

[@ashu9493]

Enjoyed the video. I had a couple of thoughts that could possibly improve the rig. Of course I am theorizing as I have not used it myself. I thought that you could put a handle on top of the rig so that you could push down on the rig as you pull it down the 2x4. Also I thought that if you put a ballast extending off the other side of the rig and weight it to counter the weight of the chainsaw it might help in making smoother cuts.

[@niklar55]

Superb! Just what I need. Simple and effective. Thanks a million. (If two pieces of board were fixed to each end of the guide rail, it could be fixed like an outrigger, and the remaining log could be divided., and the outrigger removed to complete the ends.)

[@storludde]

I made one of those in steel, will test it whan spring comes, i will try to use it to cut off 2 sides of 9 5m logs to replace logs on a barn and also to make a heavier kind of log puller. Hope it works. Anyway great video!

[@raystarky3896]

I Love the attitude! it gets the jobs done many of times and sometimes you dont need the special tooling made from metals

[@GregRosolowski]

Awesome technique! For the bandsaw, consider a resaw blade in the future. Makes a massive difference for long straight cuts.

[@chainsaw_Expert_Chris]

Great video! I really appreciate your straightforward approach to milling lumber with that small chainsaw. It's refreshing to see someone tackle a project without overcomplicating things. I especially liked your point about the importance of patience-it's easy to rush and make mistakes, but it seems like taking your time can lead to much better results. Have you thought about trying a different type of chain next time to see if you get an even smoother cut? Would love to hear your thoughts!

[@thomasyerbey337]

What a great idea I am so glad that I found this video I will be making one of those thank you for sharing 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@oldscout7]

It just goes to show...one can never have too many saws..... Very nice idea and presentation...gonna have to try it for myself!

[@shadowdemon13]

Cool idea. Excellent video. I think that using a metal 2x may help ensure that you get a consistently straight cut as opposed to any board warp.

[@chasjacks9378]

Great video. After watching the first half anyone can make the jig. You such easy details and show every measurement so anyone can copy your work. Again what a great instructional video on how to make the jig.

[@Nik-xw3kv]

Отличная работа!!!!!

[@tjacksonwoodworker3726]

Excellent..simple and effective. I started milling my own lumber in late 2018. Using it now. I have 3 to 5 trees that die each year and I try to mill them. I tried many methods and ended up making a chain saw sled based on Izzy Swan's design. Started with a Husky 440, then a 460 and am now using an old 272XP. I mill mostly white and red oak. I have found more power the better. With the sled, weight is now a negative. When I mill it is still a good workout. I like your videos.

[@jerrylittle8922]

How did your 460 work out for you?

[@david.perrip4316]

That was awesome man!!! I'm definatly going to make, and do this!! Thank you

[@ete4445]

Bravo.....I need to cut the Sweedish cope off of the length of leftover logs from a home I am building. I was apparently overthinking the whole thing, trying to come up with some sort of elaborate concoction. Your video has gained me motivation as it is a simple and cheap solution. My logs are 8 inches and will be a breeze. Especially because if there is imperfections (wobble in the cut) it will not matter as it is rustic anyway!

[@davepelfrey3958]

Love these chainsaws. I do have a larger also. This is my favorite, I got on sale for $159.00.

[@thomastaffar8360]

As someone of Scottish heritage and have been broke a lot this is pure beauty well done

[@pocket83squared]

My Grandmother was a Scot. Only got my kindness and good looks from her side; it was my Grandfather who gave me my cheapness. Ha! Thanks ;)

[@danobrien8407]

I’ve been thinking of buying a portable saw mill but the price is too high. This is a great idea, I will definitely give it a try and see how it works for me.

[@Carpythesharky]

I've always enjoyed how you give us your thought process and updates as you learn more about how your idea/tool/creation works. Your conclusions are realistic which allows me to decide in the end if I think I can pull it off. Also it's just fun to see your ideas for things I probably will never need! Makes me want to make it just for the heck of it though :) Keep it up Pocket.

[@johndeeter9522]

Very well done video. Interesting that you showed some methods that didn’t work well for you. Much more interesting than to present it as the only way to do it. I have a granbergs beam machine which I haven’t had the time to experiment with but intend to do soon. I have recently bought some Oregon RO ripping chain and installed it on a poulan wood shark. I intend to try milling some pine. Your video has been very helpful

[@TimothyWinchester-z1s]

Hey I just made one of these and cut up about $500.00 worth of lumber from a couple of fallen trees in my back yard and it worked AMAZING for what it is. I did find that Butcher/Bowling Alley wax on top of the runner makes sliding easier and smoother. Thank you

[@pocket83squared]

Thanks. I highly recommend that you watch the follow-up videos. There are now some simple add-ons that'll make the process work much, much better. Here's the most recent video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l52mnYN-hrKYg80 Good luck.

[@VagabondTE]

I enjoyed it and I'm pretty sure I'm never going to do my own milling. I love the plastic washers and I might be able to help with that. Laundry detergent bottles are a lot thicker and smoother since they have to be bigger. Some cat litter containers as well, but you probably don't have cats. Plastic buckets are labeled as HDPE but they're a completely different viscosity so they wear away much faster. Or at least I assume they would. I also recommend fabric scissors for cutting plastic. Just separate them from actual use fabric scissors or seamstresses will materialize out of thin air and stab you with them. Crap, I think I told you some of this before. Anyway I had an idea while watching. I know absolutely nothing about milling so it's just a thought. Could you make a floating rail for when the log gets down to a certain size? I don't know if you do this enough to where you would have a little milling station, but it might make those subsequent cuts a lot easier.

[@steveaspen6773]

I saw over 500 thumbs down for this video at today's March 28, 2021 but!.. I'm convinced that it's because "they" wish they came up with your design which is extremely simple. Good results, can it be made with steel or aluminum? Yes but the fact that you made it so easy in a pinch, that makes you a better Inventor. don't give up, make a better version.

[@JCarlosXJ]

This has been a "deja vu" for me (something has changed in the matrix) ;D . Interesting content as always .

[@stephendbartlett]

I have the same saw and made a jig from some angle iron welded together. Worked fine. I was milling spruce so a little easier to mill. And like you said, the bark dulls the chain. I used this often while building my remote cabin. Cheers

[@JesemanuelRamirez]

LOL "some see a video like this as an invite to give me advice" that is so true

[@DoyleShadduck]

I have a Stihl MS 181 and love the little screamer. For such small saws they cut like crazy.

[@pocket83squared]

Same saw as the MS171, for the most part. You'll have no problem adapting one to this mill. And yeah, its thin cut means that the saw is terribly underrated. We live in a _bigger must be better_ culture. One time I told the salesman that I was going to mill Maple with a little saw, and he replied (laughing): "No you won't." Then I barked back, "Yes, I will." And I still do!

[@geneticdisorder1900]

Love it, don’t have to spend lots of money to get something’s done. Home made ingenuity, as long as you are happy with the results.

[@keithrayeski6417]

I got no advice. No negative condescending words of wisdom…you just did what our ancestors have done for generations…used ingenuity with simple materials to do the job! Genius, that’s what I’m sayin!

[@UriahGiles]

Let me first apologize if this is duplicating a comment already made. Ok, I have the Milwaukee M18 cordless chainsaw, it comes with a 16 inch bar and uses the same 62 tooth low profile chain as your saw. I have replaced the 16" bar with an 18" bar and 72 tooth low profile chain. My opinion is that it does not over work the saw at all, and I regularly cut some pretty hard species of wood, like Blackwood Acacia, Osage Orange, Black Locust , etc. It does however give me a good amount of extra cutting distance. I also filed my chain down to be a ripping chain and that really took a lot of load off the saw. I use a diy Alaskan mill attachment, but it seems like it would be easier to cut slabs when standing up so I'm going to give the design you are using a try. Thanks for posting this video and cheers.

[@darinmorgante7200]

Held "Stihl" as long as I could 👀

[@AircondGypsy]

thanks for the video. Sure it's simple and kinda crude but you just made useful maple boards with simple things anyone could use! Tips I'd give for another time for you to try is to make multiple shallow passes with the saw for the cutting, just using the tip of the bar for the cuts. Here's why... the tip cuts will go faster due to the reduced resistance using less fuel but at the same time with a higher chain speed and less internal wear on the engine. I've seen this done on another channel with great results. In these times of price inflation this kind of thing makes producing beams for larger construction projects something feasible and relatively easy .... even for those of us who do have back problems! A plus is that you can make them from whatever logs you have oak, maple, hickory, pine... whatever, and you can do it where they are in the woods only dragging out the finished work instead of having to drag an entire tree section. Keep up the good works friend!

[@loafandjug321]

You seem angry.

[@DoyleShadduck]

Passive aggressive much?

[@loafandjug321]

@@DoyleShadduck You seem upset

[@bumstudios8817]

I have never used a chainsaw but I want to give you some advice.... keep up the good work, some of us appreciate learning something new!

[@alexlongfield2113]

I appreciated your no nonsense approach at the beginning. Get r done buddy. BTW - I saw these guys in talented chainsaw guys in Africa cutting planks free hand out of a tree (padauk, I think) with a 5 foot diameter - slicing it up where it fell. The boards weren't perfect but very good for framing. Definitely more than one way.

[@skydiver6711]

I know that you absolutely can mill lumber with that. I just watched a man mill an entire log with one just like that only he bought it for $20. You are a genius.

[@alanm3438]

I love it. It is so basic and doable. I will be working with pine. I want to try it myself. Once I get some slabs out, I will let the table saw and plainer clean it up. Thanks!!!!