As far as that " Swoop " at the beginning and end of the cut. I have evolved into cutting the log 6" or 12" longer and just trim the ends afterwards. The " Swoop " is hard to avoid for some reason.
I think it's the perfect size for most farm work. I have about six other Stihl saws (0 series) but thay all need to be worked on. Neighbor gave them to me because he was decluttering.
@@MakersMovementDIY Nice, I have another Stihl MS261C with a 20 inch bar but would like to get something with a 30 inch bar for around the property, just need to trade around a little to get it. )
A chainsaw mill is on my tool list to acquire. I've seen a number of videos where shims are stuck in right behind the saw before it exits the log cut, reduces the wain at the end of the cut.
Love that chickens timing LOLOL. The Alaskan chainsaw mill is awesome. I saw your video on redoing Martin Johnson's fathers hammer it was gorgeous and a lot of work. Beautiful JOB and God's blessing to you and your wood projects.
Looks like a good investment. I have been thinking of investing in one. Please keep us posted on your journey with it. Lumber prices are just stupid here considering I live within 300 km of a lumber mill. Spoke with one company and they are probably not going to cut logs this year. And there goes the price upwards again. Stay safe and healthy. 👍🍻
If you use a full chisel chain it makes a smooth enough cut and it's faster. I use my 660 with a full chisel cross cut chain and it looks the same as my bandmill, the semi chisel chains make a washboard look I have found
I loved my mill and got a lot of great lumber out of it. It is tough on chains though but I would get mine sharpened for just a few bucks. The cost was worth it.
@@MakersMovementDIY I haven't seen the HF sawmill in person but I know Stewart from Breaking Free Off Grid just bought a sawmill thats made by Norwood but its their less expensive line up. Can't remember the name of it but it's almost the same mill I have for a fraction of the price I paid. :)
@@KoalityofLife I think laid back living got the HF model recently. I'll give them both some time to see what they think and use that to influence my decision.
