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Milling virgin

Discussion in 'The Sawyer Room' started by cnice_37, Jan 17, 2021.

  1. cnice_37

    cnice_37

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    I have to read the Madoff book again. Finally got out and just did it. Took a couple hours but enjoyed it.

    Not the best log but good to start. I'll let the rest of it dry but the stump to bench conversion was a thought for a while now.

    Sorry for the goofy order. Max width is about 24" and the log was just a bit wider. 372xp did the cleanup of the odd bumps, 385xp did the milling.

    Next time I definitely need to start with square ends, didn't think that through.
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  2. Screwloose

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    Nice, really nice !! Someday I want to try it myself.
     
  3. mat60

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    It does a nice job by the looks of it. :yes:
     
  4. buzz-saw

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    Good times , I am also new at this but had a great time doing some milling over the weekend.
    Not easy work but well worth the effort in the end.

    Nice work , keep us posted and have fun

    And a Stihl bar on the Husky , that's like putting wheels from a Caddilac on a Volkswagon.:rofl: :lol:
    Just kidding. I have no problem with either.
     
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  5. The Wood Wolverine

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    Nice job! The powder really does a number on grass so if you ever mill in a yard, a cheap tarp or similar will save it. Also, if the fumes get too bad, a strategically placed leaf blower works great to redirect.
     
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  6. JB Sawman

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    I LOVE THE SMELL OF TWO STROKE IN THE MORNING :rofl: :lol: I always had a fan running to move fumes and that fine dust away JB
     
  7. Sirchopsalot

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    Went to pick up some.2x4's wednesday (wanted to burn the gift card up in case things got interesting nationally). 2x4's used to be $2 ish for the cheap ones, $3.70 for premium. Today they were $5.56!!!
    It was outright sodomy.
    Milling my own never looked as good.

    Sca
     
  8. Lastmohecken

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    Yep, with lumber so expensive, now, milling my own boards is getting more interesting. I did build two dog pens out of Red Cedar logs, a few weeks ago. I ripped them in half to make runners, however, I wouldn't exactly call that lumber making, but it did help to show me what is possible with just a chainsaw, and saved me a few hundred dollars in materials, I believe, at today's prices.
     
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    Now we just need to figure out how to mill plywood...even OSB should come with a jar of Vaseline these days!