If you have access to a bunch of dry logs, you just need a way to mill them so the wood can be used for a project. John Heisz of I Build It has used an elaborate band saw mill method before, but this ...

Home improvement expert April Wilkerson demonstrates how to mill your own lumber by building a portable and easy-to-use chainsaw attachment.

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You certainly won’t go into the lumber-milling business with this setup, but you will be able to saw and make use of logs you wouldn’t think of dragging off to the mill. Are you regularly in need of ...

I started milling lumber about 25 years ago with a chainsaw mill, which is just a chainsaw with an attachment to control the depth of cut. The simple device allowed me to consistently cut accurate ...

Chainsaw log mills provide a versatile, portable, easy-to-use solution. Many portable lumber mills are also very affordable, particularly for those who already own a good chainsaw for felling or ...