Project: Chainsaw - Log Mill  Starting Date: ca. 1980  Completion Date:  Inspiration: Rig to build a Cabin in the woods  Size: 24" Wide, 24" Long, 20.5" Tall, 8" between chainsaw holders  Wood Species: None, 3/4" x 3/4" Steel bars  Finish: Enamel gloss paint (not so glossy after 30 years!)  Materials Source:  Additional References:

Roughly 30 years ago, I build an all steel carriage that held a chainsaw vertically and rolled on special Track Roller Bearings sitting in steel angle rails. It had the benefit of being a break-down structure that could be easily carried in the woods and reassembled where needed. The lenght of the log was only limited by the length of the (2) steel angle rails. I only ran a few test runs and cut a couple of short boards with it. It worked, but I never used it enough to determine if the design was suitable for any serious lumber production. It is definitely not something you would want to use where there are neighbours around!

Here it is, 30 years later:



I did not bother putting on the longer chainbar or the ripping chain for the picture...

Take a look at the Bandsaw Log Mill project.