CHAINSAW MILLING DENMARK
the chainsaw
and you
Chainsaw milling -or Alaskan Milling- refers to the simplest way of transforming trees into construction wood. Boards, slabs, beams...whatever you want, wherever you like.
All you need is your chainsaw, a "Mill", a piece of wood and an idea.
However crude and outdated, in this short lived throw-away kind of world you will create something long lasting.
A small bench to rest on your favorite spot along the coast, a tree fort for your daughter, or a simple cutting board to serve the next steak in style...or just for the moment when you lift of the top slab, and look at the unique patterns of each individual board.
the first cut
The most critical step. The wooden frame allows you to cut parallel to the "heart" of the tree - and your boards will have straight grain and little tendency to warp.
As all boards are parallel to the first surface you create, you want to take your time.
the first result
As little as 15 minutes may pass until you will enjoy your first result. As every tree is unique, the beautiful patterns of the wood will never cease to amaze you.
Here we turned a piece of firewood into a garden bench. Could be a table, though. Or some slabs we will keep for a later project...
the first project
Our two pieces of ash fire wood turned were turned into a garden table.
What will your first project be?
FAQ
A tree in my backyard came down in the last storm. Can we mill it? -All trees between 25 and up to 120cm diameter can be milled. Straight trees of hard wood as oak, ash, beech and maple, but although needle woods will give beautiful results.
How long does it take to cut a tree to boards?
The two pieces of ash in our example took about 3 hours to mill.
Depending on the quality of the wood, only the alignment of the first cut might take one hour, to determine the right plane for the first cut. After the alignment -rule of thumb- about 4 boards of 3 meter length can be milled every hour.
What equipment do i need? Can i help?
We will bring the equipment, you will provide the wood. Taking active part is the idea behind chainsaw milling.
What impact on the environment does milling have?
Setting aside the fuel burned in the chainsaw, milling is a 99% sustainable process and does not affect the environment. There will be no track damage to the surroundings, as milling is manual labour.
What is not a good idea to mill?
Woods with corkscrew growth will result no useable lumber. Woods in vicinity of farms and building might have nails etc. in it, destroying the milling equipment.
I want to make a dinner table, can we mill the wood for it?
A clear maybe! Key to making furniture is the drying process. Natural drying might take years, dry chamber drying month. Boards might crack and warp. If you have a tree, we will find a carpenter with the necessary expertise to help you.
