I agree! Ya never know when a friend will call ya with a chunk of wood to giveaway! Did I mention it gets addictive?
I appreciate all the help y'all. The logosol looks mighty appealing how about the learning curve? Y'all think a logosol or MKiii would be better for a beginner? If I do get a MKiii or one measured in inches I will stick to 30"+. Seems like it might be worth it down the road. The Wood Wolverine that apple turned out beautiful. Looks like that mill did a great job but I know it's some user skill too Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
Not a real steep learning curve on the MKIII. For small enough stuff, use a 2X screwed to the top as a guide for the first cut. Big stuff, an old alum ladder works great. Then it's just keeping the saw at it's sweet spot in the revs and keeping the chain sharp. If you can prop the logs, there will be a lot less effort to get the mill through the cut. You'll be thanking yourself the next day. And a huge part of the learning curve is in stickering and stacking. All your work can go to chit if not properly placed on a flat level foundation @ the right location.
I appreciate those tips. Just use a 2 1/4-2 1/2" screw to attach the 2x4 to the top of the log? A stock 562 should be able to mill pretty proficiently right? Once you have it milled just make sure to place it on level ground like on the shop floor to dry? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
No counter weight on top of the fresh milled boards to keep them straight? Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
Absolutely want weight on top of the stickered area. Paint or better yet coat the ends with anchorseal to minimize splits and checks. Also consider going richer on oil, like 32 or 40:1. I use at least a 2x6 or better a 2x10. You'd probably wobble a little with a 2x4. And be very very cautious not to saw into the screw you use to attach the guide! I've done it more than once! Curse words were said. Thinking of more tips.... After you come out of a long cut, sit the saw down and let it idle to cool down. Don't just hit the kill, the flywheel air will cool cyl. quicker.
O wow that helps out a lot. So the best would be under a shelter outside maybe? Is the above diagram ok to leave exposed to the elements? Also buy the stickers pre cut or mill some? I got a note made to use a 2x10 for the first cut on the log. Say if I'm using a 2x10 would it be fine to use a 2 1/4" screw to attach to minimize the chance of hitting it or do you need to go longer? I am going to finish up these 2.6oz husky XP bottles that I mix with a gallon of fuel and I have started filling the bottles back up with 4oz's measured out of Lucas oil. So I will run 32:1 in all my saws no matter the task. Once I did the muffler mod on my 340 the thought bit me with a more open exhaust I should run more oil just for the extra protection especially with the hot NC summer coming on. I don't think the 142's or the 562 will mind having a little extra oil either. Also good idea letting it idle to cool down Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
Extra oil is for the bearings. They thank you! Nothing harder on a chainsaw than in a mill. I'm not an expert on stacks yet or placement. I know in direct sun is not good. Maybe someone else would be better suited to give advice in this area. mike bayerl has more knowledge than I. Length of screws isn't important. You just want to make sure your chain misses them. I've had regular drywall screws break off so I stepped up the the beefier ones. Can't remember what they are called. It's a good idea to lay down a tarp if you don't want to kill grass. The chip is fine and not easily cleaned up. Use scrap latex if you can't afford AnchorSeal. In the above pic you can see I painted the log before I milled it.
A little off topic but do you know if I will have to recalibrate the auto tune switching from 50:1 to 32:1? Still brand new to this auto tune stuff. I'm use to adjusting jets manually at least for the past 11 years. I really do appreciate the stacking diagram and the tip on the dust. Luckily I will be milling where the dust won't hurt anything. I probably will stick a little grease around the air filter seals to make no dust will get in though. I was thinking too since I have a lot of those 2 1/2" torx head deck screws laying around I might use them Sent from my XT1585 using Tapatalk
