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Alaskan MK III Portable Lumber Mill, Model# G776-24

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This versatile heavy-duty lumber mill converts rough logs into beautiful slabs in thicknesses from 1/2in. to 12in. No bar drilling is necessary the MK III clamps onto the chain bar. Saw not included. Easy rail system sold separately. Works With Saws up to 24 in. bar, Handles up to in. 12, Application Convert rough log into beautiful slab.
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Questions & Answers for Alaskan MK III Portable Lumber Mill, Model# G776-24

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What is the largest width log this model will handle.

I know it will cut a slab 12 in. thick but I want to know what is the largest diameter (width) of log.
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The largest log width this Portable Lumber Mill can handle would be about 22 inches in diameter.
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What is the maximum diameter log this model will handle?

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The max thickness this unit can handle is 12 inches.
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What thickness of the lumber i can make?

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The Alaskan MK III Portable Lumber Mill 24 can create lumber up to 12" deep.
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Q. "A" - Can a log 7" to 8" diameter be cut in half with the G776-24? Q."B" - can a saw with a 20" blade be used with this mill?

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 - Colorado
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Yes, this Alaskan MK III Portable Lumber Mill can cut up to 12 inches deep, and it will work with any chainsaw with a 24 inch bar or less.
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answer 2
You can cut almost any log in half. Make sure you use ripping chain for your bar.

I just uesd a 20" bar to saw up a 20" diameter Red Oak. It was hard to fit, but it worked. I would like to have used a 25" rather then the 20"
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 - New Mexico
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A- Yes you can. i have cut 8 inch logs into 5 slices, using the three middle for woodwork.

B- the end pieces of the mill are adjustable out to the length specified by model. i have this 24" model and have used it with 16" up to 28" bar. The 28" bar had the mill set for 24" and we had to make a different (longer) toe guard for it.
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 - Waterford, NY
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what is the smallest log can you cut

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The smallest recommended log size would be 6-8 inches.
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i have cut limbs about 8 inches in diameter. The cuts to get the sapwood off take some of the dia. With an 8 inch log, you end up with a 4x4 (depending on the type of wood. Much less is not worth the time. Any thing below 10 inches i usually cut into firewood.

Length wise, i have cut down to 3 feet.
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 - Waterford, NY
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Is there a way with the MKIII mill to make diagonal cuts lengthwise on a log with this mill?

I'm wondering if it would work to use 2X boards (as surface guides for the mill) cut diagonally from end to end so that the saw would actually cut on a slope on the first few cuts until slabs of desired thickness were produced.
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Yes depending on the way the guide board is set up this unit would cut diagonally end to end.
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Yes the would work. In fact it is how i started with it. The problem is that it takes much time to get them set straight and true. After my third or forth log, i ordered the guide. It is so much quicker as they have levelers built-in.
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Alaskan MKIII Model #G776-24

Which chainsaw carried by Northern Tool is recommended for use with this saw mill?

Thank you
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Any of the chainsaws with a 12 - 24" bar can be used with this lumber mill.
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I would use a saw that was more then 50cc for making lumber. Make sure to use ripping chain on your bar.It works lots better.
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 - New Mexico
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Does the mill have a handle?

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The Alaskan Portable Lumber Mill does not include a handle but does include a top bar to use for operation.
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Chainsaw recommendation

From the chainsaw lines that you carry, what is the minimum size ENGINE would you recommend for excellent performance cutting all types of wood?

I am not asking about bar length but rather recommended power needed to cut oak, locust, etc.
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With a 24" chainsaw, you should be looking at one with at least 60 cc or 3.7 hp . Northern offers a variety of Husgvarna chainsaws that you should consider. Please contact us by phone for current availability and pricing.
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Buy the largest chainsaw engine you can afford within the MKIII manufacturers recommendations (I believe 55cc is the smallest recommended). I started out with a saw I already owned 41cc & quickly upgraded to a 76.5cc chainsaw. My 41cc was an occasional use saw & I felt like I had to keep giving it time to cool down. My professional use 76.5cc saw will throw chips all day or as long as I can run. Happy Milling. 1CRAZYLOGGER.
answered 2 years ago
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 - Not sure where in Indiana.
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Doesn't using a standard (crosscut) chainsaw chain cause very rough corners on the cut slabs?

I believe Oregon manufactures special chains and even special chainsaw bars for lengthwise cuts like these. Do you also offer any of these special non-crosscut chains and bars for Husqvarna chainsaws?
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Using the standard chain would cause rough corners. It is recommended you purchase a ripping chain for your chain saw. We do not carry these.
answered 2 years, 1 month ago
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Some on the web will tell you a crosscut chain will mill just fine. My opinion - buy a chain specifically made for "Ripping". The angles ground on the "Ripping Chain" are different than those on crosscut chain. The brand of chain makes no difference, it's in the angles ground into the chain. Take it from someone who has tried both and buy the "Ripping Chain", you'll be milling boards not making pretty firewood. Happy Milling. 1CRAZYLOGGER.
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