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25th March 2007, 05:56 PM #1
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Chainsaw mill for short logs
The Pics tell pretty much all with this one.
#1 shows all the bits that make up the mill. I made it like this so it could knock down and fit in a station wagon.
#2 shows the short horses that get the base up to a reasonable working height.
#3 show the main part of the base (part of an old x-ray machine found in a skip at work)
#4 small C-section legs to support the rail.
#5 cross pieces to hold the log.
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25th March 2007, 06:01 PM #2
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Chainsaw mill for short logs II
#1 shows a short log in place. Using a standard rail on top of such short log would be difficult. The log is held in place by adjustable clamps that ride on the cross pieces.
#2 shows the rail on which the chainsaw rides
#3 - all done and ready to cut
#4/5 some other views
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25th March 2007, 06:13 PM #3
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Chainsaw mill for short logs III
A couple of close up views. The second one approximates the driving position. For most logs the milling height is such that ones back can be used to put a a slight downward pressure to move the mill along the rail.
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25th March 2007, 06:21 PM #4
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Looks very neat Bob, but does it work
. No sign off it been used in anger yet, it's way too clean 
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25th March 2007, 06:44 PM #5
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I only had time to put the thing back together this afternoon and being Sunday I avoid using the chainsaw to protect my reputation with the neighbors. I did fire it up last saturday (pre the horses and paint job) and it seems to work fine. I tried uploading a picture of the saw in action but the attachment upload system seems not to be working.
Anyway's - here is a picture of it in action from another source.
The log selected in that picture demonstrates just how awkward a shape the gripper system can hold.
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25th March 2007, 11:29 PM #6
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Looks good, Bob
The beatings will continue until morale improves.
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