Granberg Chain Saw Mill, Model# G777

I purchased this mill so that I could mill some valuable lumber I wanted to use in a shed build. Everything worked as described and I was able to save a lot of money and utilize the wood from a few trees cut down on our surrounding lots. I had to purchase a ripping chain and a few other cheap items and it was a breeze after that.

quality material and workmanship.

Excelente producto

Very nice product. I used it with my rancher 455, worked great for relatively small projects. Well worth the cost. Good setup that it holds the bar securely. I used it with a 20 inch bar, and just regular chain. Plexiglass is a nice bonus to avoid more sawdust.

This is easy to assemble and fairly easy to use. It does require some practice to get the hang of it, but that really only affects how fast and easy your cuts are, not how they turn out. If you're using a guide for the first cut, you can't really screw it up unless you go out of your way trying to.Some tips:-Make or buy a guide rail system. This is a must for your first cut, no matter how small your log is, you have to make it straight or all other cuts after that will be off. I made rails using 2x4's and use lag bolts to secure it to the end. You can buy the rails from granberg, but they are expensive.-There are lots of videos on youtube of people using the system in different configurations. Take some time and watch a bunch of them, get to know some do's and do not's by watching other people. Lots of good ideas out there.-Use wedges, even for small logs. The clamping force of gravity slows you down and squeezes the blade and that's bad for lots of reasons.-Get a small torque wrench. You don't want to over torque the screws holding your saw bar in place, you could bend it. 10-12 lbs max according to the instructions, so you have to have a wrench that goes that light.-Debark your logs. Cleaner and easier on your chain.-MOST IMPORTANT: Get a ripping chain. I did my first two logs with a standard crosscut chain that came with my Stihl. It worked, but it was a long, slow and very tiring process. I got the ripping chain and it was slightly faster, but a hell of a lot easier (for me and my saw.) I ordered mine from Granberg's website. They give you step by step instructions for how to order it so you get it right.FYI for chainsaw beginners, these are rough cuts, if you want finished boards, you will need to run them through a planer a couple of times.