Affordable Chainsaw Mill from ForestMaster

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11 ай бұрын

I wanted to see if milling your own wood was viable, particularly with the prices at the moment. Using the Forestmaster chainsaw mill (currently £239).
Turns out, it’s awesome!
There will be another video or two about the system coming up.
Check all the specs out and get one of your own right here - forest-master.com/universal-w...
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@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

I wanted to see if milling your own wood was viable, particularly with the prices at the moment. Using the Forestmaster chainsaw mill (currently £239). Turns out, it’s awesome! I will be doing a follow up video so feel free to ask questions below! Check all the specs out and get one of your own right here - forest-master.com/universal-woodworking-station-chainsaw-mill-sawhorse/

@JohnColgan. 11 ай бұрын

Tempting idea, but chainsaw wastes so much material about 1/2" per slice, a portable bandsaw mounted on that mill would run faster and waste less

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

It would cost a lot more though. Getting a 12” cut means a proper milling bandsaw with proper milling blades. This all in is less than 350

@kevinwillis6707 11 ай бұрын

i nearly bought one of these, but ended up with an alaskan type, to mill up some cherry logs, its certainly cost effective considering a 3metre cherry board is 66 quid!

@craigsinclair1560 11 ай бұрын

Really interesting video Dean. Keep the videos coming always good to see what can be achieved on a budget when things are explained clearly. 👍

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thank you Craig!

@dannybaker2763 11 ай бұрын

Nicely shown and explained, mate. Lovely bit of wood, too.

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@LabworksVapes 11 ай бұрын

Dean - you are going down a deep rabbit hole with this one, reclaiming timber is one of my big loves when it comes to woodworking. Kudos to you - Oak boards like that here in Australia are not cheap by any means.

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! Luckily cost of angrier and bigger chainsaws prohibits me from going too far down the rabbit hole, plus I have way too many projects that are woodwork adjacent lol

@gbwildlifeuk8269 11 ай бұрын

LabworksVapes oak boards arent cheap in the uk either! Sadly due to the length of these they are restrictive

@TootEmCarMan 11 ай бұрын

Great vid Dean. 😃

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@David.M. 11 ай бұрын

Very nice rig for milling lumber, affordable as well, Thanks Dean for posting.

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Cheers David!

@stevebaldwin6691 11 ай бұрын

Great vid Dean, I like the idea of the mill be raiseable(is that even a word🤷🏼‍♂️🤦🏼‍♂️) having used an Alaskan mill in the past I know that milling on the floor is back breaking work! One thing I noticed is that you’d get better results if you had a ripping chain on your saw, where the teeth are sharpened at 10° rather than the usual 30°. Milling your own timber is certainly rewarding😁

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely agree Steve! Not sure they do them for my Budget chainsaw though unfortunately. I may experiment with an old chain and see if I can re-grind it to 10, but I think the gullet size and too many cutters would stop it being a proper ripping chain

@shaun30-3-mg9zs 11 ай бұрын

Hi Dean, nice bit of kit there, the way that chainsaw cut threw that log ,no problem . And the cut on that wood ,lovely piece of oak,Great video take care mate👍

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Shaun!

@kierannolan8859 11 ай бұрын

Hi Dean,,, you need to look about a chain for rip cutting, usual chains are more suitable for cross cutting

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I have, I don’t think they make them for the Saw I have as it’s a budget option

@paulhodgson4790 11 ай бұрын

Nice bit of kit. I shall definitely look into getting one, I have access to so much raw lumber but don't have a way of dealing with it. I do now!

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Tadaaaa LOL You can get extension bars for longer lengths too!

@paulhodgson4790 11 ай бұрын

@@WoodworkJourney the missus will be pleased!

@pmtate 11 ай бұрын

Great video, wish I had trees that wide. Have you done a video on your outfeed chip collection box for your triton bench planer?

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I haven’t I’m afraid, I got the thicknesser second hand, and the box was already on it. I’m hoping to make a different one that’s easier to move ace looks nicer when I have the time. I’ll video that for sure.

@dougdavidson175 11 ай бұрын

Nice video Dean. Don't see 1 in my future as my tiny backyard is surrounded by houses. And with no motor to collect logs, chainsaw or the budget to afford, I'll be working with salvaged pallets for the foreseeable... Take care & stay safe M8.

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Pretty much all much normal wood store is reclaimed, so I totally understand. I love the idea of making something literally from a tree all in house if that makes sense. Not something everyone can do, but it’s damn good fun 😁

@ashleymears8072 11 ай бұрын

Did I spot a home made chip extractor hood on your planer Dean🤔👍

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

You did Ashley! Although I only made the adapter for the hose. The chap who had the thicknesser before me made the box. I’ve had a few questions about it and thinking of remaking it with a couple of changes so that’s on the ever expanding list of future projects lol

@bigbadstig 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Dean, another great video there, i'd love a chain saw but my boss (wife) says we have 2 legs for a reason......... Anyway, the dust collection on your Triton thicknesser, I can't find a video on it ,have you done one? Cheers again.

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

I haven’t, the box was there from the previous owner, I just printed the hose adapter. I’ve had a few people ask about though so I’ll probably make a video at some point

@c.a.g.1977 11 ай бұрын

Great piece of kit, Dean! Any ideas on what you are going to make with the oak slabs you miled?

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Not yet buddy, depends on movement in them I think

@c.a.g.1977 11 ай бұрын

@@WoodworkJourney Hope they'll settle quickly, and you get to making something out of them soon!

@philaandrew100 11 ай бұрын

Pretty nifty toy. Not convinced by the v shaped log supports, the log was dancing around a bit too much. I would be using the screw holders for extra stability and smoother cut. And as Steve said, resharpen your chain to 10 degrees and you will be a very happy chappie. It would also help to have a few wedges to slip in the cut to help keep the slab off the chain bar as well. Oh, BTW, it was nice to see you use all the right safety gear😁

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Cheers Phil!

@franklettering 11 ай бұрын

Interesting to see . .good luck. Ps. What planer have you got.?

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

The Triton one

@chimairanl9043 11 ай бұрын

Nice work and well explained. Pushing from behind with the chain exposed looks a bit dangerous. But it is a chainsaw. Not much you can do about it. If 2 people push the sled on each side 1 person will be close to the tip of the saw.

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

It’s a single person push, and the handle is not far off a foot higher than the chainsaw so it’s perfectly safe when used properly - we have plenty of equally dangerous stuff in the workshop though

@chimairanl9043 11 ай бұрын

@@WoodworkJourney Routers, table saws etc even a knife. Yes it is good to stay focussed when working in the shop. Do you have any idea what you want to make with that wood?

@JohnColgan. 11 ай бұрын

And his wife is there for safety..?or witness to give statement & claim life insurance 😅😮

@chimairanl9043 11 ай бұрын

@@JohnColgan. It was a great idea to have her there. Someone to help or call for an ambulance in case something went wrong. And someone to film so Dean could focus on milling and the chainsaw. Making a video like this all by yourself would not be the smartest move.

@gbwildlifeuk8269 11 ай бұрын

With your beard and dungarees you look like an apalachian! Bet the neighbours love you 🤣🤣👍

@WoodworkJourney 11 ай бұрын

Luckily I’m significantly less violent and land hungry than European settlers of the 1700’s! I live in a small village and there’s always a big mower or chainsaw making noise somewhere

@gbwildlifeuk8269 11 ай бұрын

@@WoodworkJourney i wont be moving there then 🤣