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$25 Chainsaw Milling Attachement

by chriszep

In this video I go through the steps of making a "Alaskan style" chainsaw milling attachment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA-HknSaBvI&t=6s

Step 1: Making an Alaskan Style Chainsaw Milling Attachment

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Safety Warning: PLEASE take the proper precautions

when working with this material. Be sure to wear all
Materials:
the proper protection when welding and grinding.
Wear safety glasses, ear protection, respiratory
12' - 1" x 1" (1/16" wall) Steel tube
protection and gloves (When appropriate) when
working in the shop. Always be aware of your
4' - 2" x 2" x 1/4" steel bar
surroundings when working with a chainsaw, it can
and will hurt you.
16" - 1.5" x 1.5" (1/8" wall) Steel tube

Please note: You will notice in this video that the saw
6 - 3/8" x 3" Bolts
struggled to cut through the log. The attachment
worked exactly as intended, but the chain I was using
4 - 3/8" Nuts
was not sharp, and not ground to the proper angle for
ripping. If your going to try and mill large material like
Total cost = About $25
this, spend the extra time and money and get yourself
the proper chain to avoid being totally exhausted at
I get my steel from a local metal supplier on Long
the end of each cut!
Island, NY.

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