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Granberg 555b Mini Mill #33680 05/24/16 03:58 AM
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Hello,

Anyone out there have any experience with the Granberg 555b Mini Mill?

Really looking for a pros/cons review of it.

Thanks.


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Re: Granberg 555b Mini Mill [Re: OakHeart] #33681 05/24/16 05:39 PM
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Chainsaw mills seem like a lot of work. Are you building in a remote area?

Re: Granberg 555b Mini Mill [Re: OakHeart] #33682 05/24/16 09:05 PM
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Yes. Lots of open space in the woods and will be setting up some sort of waist high stand to get good ergonomics. What is your experience with this exact model, TIMBEAL?

Regards,


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Re: Granberg 555b Mini Mill [Re: OakHeart] #33683 05/24/16 11:36 PM
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No direct experience. But I do run a band mill.

Re: Granberg 555b Mini Mill [Re: OakHeart] #33684 05/25/16 01:33 AM
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I was just thinking that in my original question, I should have been clear that I intend to use the Granberg 555b mini mill to mill (4) 35 foot 10x10 beams.


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Re: Granberg 555b Mini Mill [Re: OakHeart] #33685 05/25/16 02:48 AM
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I used a similar type of mill once. It was very hard pushing the saw through the wood.
What type of wood will you be sawing 35' long?

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Whatever you do, have fun doing it!
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Its doable, just don't go blindly into the night.

Re: Granberg 555b Mini Mill [Re: OakHeart] #33687 05/25/16 05:01 PM
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Try a hewing axe. More fun.

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Jim-
I'll be milling Rock Oak, and using a Stihl MS650 saw, thanks for the reply and advise. BTW- you have some great YouTube videos, safety first and efficientcy. No chance I could get you to do one on chainsaw milling?

timberwrestler-
I'm sure it would be, but a good axe is hard to find.


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Re: Granberg 555b Mini Mill [Re: OakHeart] #33689 05/26/16 01:21 AM
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I reworked both these hatchet into hewing axes. I have not cash involved in them, both gifts if I recall. Keep an eye out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUSwEJOyLIQ

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