In this video I will show you how I used my cheap chainsaw mill to cut/mill my own planks of wood. This mill is suitable for chainsaws with bar lenght from 16 to 24" Link for the chainsaw mill: ebay.to/37CPuJm
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@user-ug6sv2tl5f3 жыл бұрын
Wow!!! That is a new level of cuting/ milling .
@TheKeenMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Hi. It was fun using the mill to make my own planks. Very nice and clean finish, much better than expected. Thanks for watching🤝
@robert40272 ай бұрын
I have the ms261c. id be afraid of burning up my 50cc saw milling logs with it. 750 dollars don't come easy for me
@TheKeenMechanic2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching. I only used to mill these slabs on one occasion.🤝🏻
@ctreanor933 жыл бұрын
The first 'off cuts' from each side would make great table tops for an industrial style bench!
@TheKeenMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ciaran I agree with you. You can definitely reuse these pieces and make some great stuff especially if you add epoxy resin and you are handy with a welding machine. I have also seen people using these pieces for making coat hangers in log csbins and loads of other stuff. Thanks for your comment mate
@every-istand-ophobe63203 жыл бұрын
Okay it wouldn't be an "industrial style" bench it would be a rustic style or a natural wood bench
@felix62613 жыл бұрын
Another Great Video! Would you recommend buying one of these saw Mills or would you rather spend some More Money for a saw Mill on the Next project? In my Opinion the Results you achieved with this Tool are incredible! Please keep on doing your Videos! I Love those with the chainsaw😃
@TheKeenMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Hi Felix and thank you for your nice comment. I would highly recommend the sawmill as it is a great tool to have at this price. It can be very practical to have if you have access to trees you can cut for woodworking projects. Thanks for watching and for your support🤝
@williamgoodman10213 жыл бұрын
What size guide bar and ripping chain(pitch and drive links) did you use for your MS261? I have a MS 261C and have been told I would need to change the guide bar and sprocket to fit the available ripping chains.
@TheKeenMechanic3 жыл бұрын
I just use my standard 18" .325 bar and 72 link chain. To be honest I am not planning to use it much, probably 1 a year at most so I was happy with the results for my investment and didnt want to spend more as this saw is not meant for a lot of milling and didnt want to spend more on ripping chain etc. If you are going to use it like myself I would just make sure the chain is very sharp and use the std chain and bar
@Orefamilylawncare Жыл бұрын
And people say you can't mill with a small saw. Looks like it did a good job.
@TheKeenMechanic Жыл бұрын
Yes. Not a bad job at all for the size of the saw.
@jonathanleclerc6324 Жыл бұрын
Well, at least a ripping chain would not be much of an investment and you'll gain a lot of ease on the saw, if you plan to do more of milling.
@TheKeenMechanic Жыл бұрын
I have only used it once sadly. Thanks for watching and for commenting on my video🤝
@jcrackerjcrack64013 жыл бұрын
What size is your bar? I have a 20" on my 261 with .325 chain. Is that ripping chain?
@TheKeenMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Hi. I have an 18" bar on my saw with normal .325 chain on it. Thanks for your comment 🤝🏻
@maxjolly55063 жыл бұрын
Were there any screw holes in the boards from the ladder? Thanks. Nice video.
@TheKeenMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Hi. Not really. You wouldn't notice much after planing and sanding. You dont have to use the ladder after the 1st cut but I prefer using the ladder as a guide every cut as it keeps the planks as flat as possible. Thanks for your message
@davidputnam9170 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. What type of wood were you milling?
@TheKeenMechanic Жыл бұрын
Hi and thanks for watching. I milled a very old Leylandii tree. These are normally used as evergreen hedging. It is soft wood but seems much denser than pine
@EvaRomero-vz1sw3 жыл бұрын
Isnt the ms261 a bit too under powered for milling?
@TheKeenMechanic3 жыл бұрын
Yes. I agree it is a bit under powered. I only use it may be once a year for half a day and only for light milling so if you are planning to do milling regularely you are best buying ms462 or bigger. Thanks for watching and for your comment🤝