Your Chainsaw Mill Information Guide

Your Chainsaw Mill Information Guide
 
Did it ever occur to you that you could have your own lumber business through owning your own chainsaw mill?  it's a very real possibility, as they are one of the more affordable mill options today.

Also called an Alaskan mill, a chainsaw mill is one of three main types of sawmill (The other three being the bandsaw mill and the circular sawmill).  Each of these is used for cutting large logs into planks of timber that can be used for a variety of construction purposes.

A chainsaw mill is created through use of a chainsaw.  The saw is outfitted with an attachment that features parallel rails which fit on the chainsaw's bar.  These rails guide the saw on the wood and turn it into even planks as it cuts.  The operator can determine th depth of the plank by changing the position of the rails (They are adjustable). 

There are different sized chainsaw mills available.  Selecting the size that fits your needs is just one of many choices you'll need to make.  This will partly depend on how big the logs are that you expect to cut.  You don't want to use a large mill on small logs, because it becomes a challenge to achieve the results that you want. 

You can actually use one or two chainsaws for your chain saw mill. Again, this will depend on how you plan to use them.  If you intend to produce narrow logs, then a single chainsaw will work just fine.  But if you have larger logs and want to create larger planks, you'll want to attach two chainsaws to the ends of the rails.  However, this only works well if you have two operators to do the sawing.  This cutting process will also require a special device that connects the chainsaws' heads, allowing for a cleaner cut without harming either chainsaw. One other consideration is a portable chain saw mill, for smaller jobs.

With all sawmills, remember to always keep safety first and foremost in mind.  This means that when you're near the saw, you should wear protective equipment such as goggles, a hard hat, gloves, steel-toe shoes, hearing protection, and leg chaps.  You would also be smart to keep a chain file with a protective handle, maintenance tools, a screwdriver with magnetic head, and of course, a first aid kit.
 
The chainsaw mill is actually a fun thing to own--something that many men consider both a hobby as well as a money-maker.  The best ones are simple and solid structures.  They are mobile and easily moved, which means you can cut timber wherever you find it.  Just remember that if you decide to buy one, you must do your best to keep it in top shape.  And most importantly, respect it.  That means you must recognize it as a powerful item that can either do much good for you, or it can cause you serious pain and permanent damage.  It can hurt you if you get too casual around it.