O'k , I do not want to sound like the guy saying use used motor oil in your saw or some off wall stuff, But if you have a real functional home mill it can...
William, I don't remember ever laughing so much as I did when I read about your red neck grader being able to win those races... Thanks for the lift! - Paul...
I think it's great that you and your family are doing what you can do with what you have inspite of issues that would have stopped many (most perhaps?)....
I have to say, it is a very inspiring quality to be able to turn an old defunct lawn tractor into such a wonderful, insightful stream of recollections,...
I agree with Dennis 100%. That's the way it USE to be done, and many times is still the best way! I have some friends with money, and they have to pay someone...
there are several sayings in this world: why have a dog and bark yourself, if it aint broke dont fixit, a cents worth of maintenence is worth a dollar of...
I went up to BB to get some bar oil Sat, and the STHIL dealer had a real strange looking Alaskan set up for sale. it was a 48 inch Alaskan with a 044 at each...
... a ... Alaskan ... first ... throttle , ... off, ... releases ... take a ... not ... a ... could ... have ... If you mill a fair amount of wood, you should...
... a ... Alaskan ... first ... throttle , ... off, ... releases ... take a ... not ... a ... could ... have ... If you mill a fair amount of wood, you should...
I have a very large 48" Alaskan with a 56" double-ended bar. While I don't do it on a regular basis, I have run a smaller Farm Boss (56cc?) along with my 066....
I will be building a large pole barn from Red Maple from our own woods. The poles will be left whole and set on concrete piers. I am thinking of making the...
I would stay away from it. I haven't actually used one but I have discussed it with folks that have and they have been disappointed with the performance. You...
Simply wan't true in my experience. I have used two power heads and I will do it again if the log requires it. It is definitely worth having in that case....
A lot depends on what you have to work with, and of course your goals, meaning the reward of doing it yourself. Saws new Cost, and used, maintaince and parts...
I am happy with my one Alaskan, and the carriage set up I built, the two headed Alaskan was just a courisity set up I saw. Rocketscientest is suppose to take...
Bill, I have a question about your saw carriage. It rides on v-groved wheels on angle iron. Any idea where can I get some wheels like that? There is no...
I got them from an Industrial supply store in Texarkana. Cheap, as they where no longer needed. Before I stumbled on them, by sheer accident, I was considering...
they are just plain bearings angled at 45 degrees that are used as a locator to run onbox channeling, we have dozen or more manufacturers in australia that do...
I sell them. They are normally made of cast iron and are commonly used in industry for guiding and moving heavy loads along inverted angle iron rails. They...
I added a picture of the two saw Alaskan, plus members of my crew working or getting ready to work, and a picture of the Red Neck Grader/Skidder. on the...
For my carriage, I used garage door cable pulleys. They ride quite nicely on 3/16" angle steel. Beware, there are different grades of these pulleys, mine have...
Man, that was ugly. try this.... For my carriage, I used garage door cable pulleys. They ride quite nicely on 3/16" angle steel. Beware, there are different...
Bill, I just noticed that on your mill design, the depth of cut is set using the alaskan mill. However, your mill carriage also has a cable winch for raising...
Dear Paul Do you have a Ripsaw or equivalent? If so, tell me more!! Best wishes, Kevin ... From: "Paul William" <pwilliam@...> To:...
Kevin Chisholm
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Not yet, but I'm trying to build one using an imported 14" bandsaw for the chasis. Unlike the ripsaw, however, it will be mounted in a carriage which will...
Paul, I generaly set my Alaskan at 3 & 3/4 inches and leave it there. The only exceptions are if I want to cut more than 3 & 1/2 inches, or if the log is at 20...
I am considering getting a mill for my small farm. i have several projects to build and plenty of wood to harvest. i'm looking for a used mill in the state of...
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