First time milling with the Granberg mk iv Alaskan mill - was it worth it?

This is my first attempt at using a real Alaskan mill. I chose to buy a Granberg mill in the end instead of make my own, but I decided to use an old aluminium ladder instead of buy a set of tracks.
The quality of the mill is outstanding and should last many years, and I am sure I will get plenty of use out of it.
I'm a Buddhist monk living in British Columbia, and I am currently building a perma culture meditation retreat in the Northern Gulf Islands of British Columbia.
On this channel I will post videos about eco-friendly and natural building techniques as well as how to videos related to forestry, woodwork and construction

[@piercebeekeeping]

Amazing video. Thank you.

[@TheChainsawLama]

My pleasure friend

[@ejsocci2630]

I just bought the same one, you just can not beat it.

[@TheChainsawLama]

Yeah really worth it EJ

[@martinmcdonald585]

Very Helpful. God Bless

[@TheChainsawLama]

Thanks Martin! 🙏🙏🙏

[@chrispope5147]

Making sure the fill caps are up is so simple, but if you hadn't said it, I probably would have had one of those stupid moments where I learned it through error lol.

[@TheChainsawLama]

Funny think is I said it because I nearly installed it upside down! 😆🤣😆

[@logjammin084]

I miss British Columbia. Your property looks beautiful!

[@TheChainsawLama]

The Northern gulf islands are magical indeed!

[@skymanchronicles8936]

I have property in the U.S south of you, Olympic Peninsula. This summer I will be doing the same, building a treehouse village using materials on site, have a river as well. Will be following you, thanks!

[@TheChainsawLama]

Hi Skyman that sounds amazing. I toured around the Olympic Peninsula years ago, I found it to be stunning. The one thing lacking on my land is a river, you are very fortunate to have such a resource!

[@skymanchronicles8936]

I live in Michigan but want to retire in that temperate climate, it’s absolutely beautiful and the resources are plenty. The river is truly a gift in many ways. Those BC islands are very majestic as well, would love to explore them again.

[@TheChainsawLama]

@@skymanchronicles8936Both magical locations!

[@maureenmccall4381]

This was great

[@TheChainsawLama]

You're great!

[@leighrawnsley2266]

maybe u need the granberg winch set as it supposedly gives a lot neater cut. ive bought one but not tried it yet. There's also one called a Timber Tuff TMW-57 Timber Beam Cutter too for 2x4s and 2x6s which should be easier than freehand

[@TheChainsawLama]

I wondered about the winch it does look easier, thanks

[@rhinocerous98]

I use a beam machine to make the first cut

[@TheChainsawLama]

Thanks for the tip. I have a beam cutter but not a beam machine (I assume you mean the one that is like a Skilsaw with a chainsaw bar.

[@rhinocerous98]

No it's a jig that mounts to bar of chainsaw. You use a 2x4 as a guide

[@rhinocerous98]

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[@ultimatemeaning]

@@rhinocerous98 OK Yes I have a beam cutter. Old school style.But my feeling is if I am going to use it I may as well do it freehand, but maybe that is a mistake. Thanks again

[@rhinocerous98]

@ultimatemeaning freehand does not workout well for me lol. A piece always gets wasted.