DIY chainsaw mill counterbalance

Here's the mill's build video:
► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a47IL_Fxb8E

MORE REFINEMENT TIPS:

1) Make light passes. Don't get greedy with your depth; cutting only 1" per pass uses the low tip, so it will eject chips more efficiently, keep saw speed, use less gas, require less chain sharpening, and in general, go faster. Trust me on this one.

2) Let the saw and the jig do the work. Don't horse it. If you use the weights and make ten 1" deep cuts, you're guaranteed to end up with some usable lumber. It goes fast, and with all the shallow cuts, it'll keep you moving.

3) Use a guide board that sticks over the end of your log by a foot. You'll need the extra length to run out the jig. The guide board can be a few inches short on the start end.

4) Don't overwork your saw. There are lots of other things to be working on while you're milling, so try to mix up tasks enough to allow the chainsaw to stay cool. Let it run for 20 seconds after a slab separates, and then turn it off so that it can rest for a few minutes while you set up for the next slab. Keep your saw in the shade.

5) Add gas and bar oil between every slab. In general (with an MS170), expect one fill-up to cut around two 8'x8" Maple slabs.

5) Concentrate on keeping your pace fast and consistent. Note where your toes are. Don't run the saw more than 1" deeper than the underside of the log. Don't hit the ground, ever. Mind your back; hunched pulling is bad for it. Find a sawhorse log height that's comfortable for you if you're planning on milling more than one log today.

Chapters:
0:00 ►Technique
2:50►Counterbalance
3:42 ►Tips
7:17 ►Milling
9:17 ►Results

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