Granberg 24″ Alaskan MKIV Chainsaw Mill, G778-24 - Portable 24 inch Wood Cutting Machine Tool - Cordless Chain Sawmill Attachment with Timber Cutter Guide - Log Hand Saw Mill Part Kit Accessories

I love this thing. Easy to use. I didn't need a first cut system, I used a large straight piece of transom wood screwed into the wood. Job done.

I finally got a chance to using this on a mix of 5-7 foot Red Oak and Wild Cherry logs initially with a 24" Husqvarna 64cc chainsaw. There is a big learning curve, so a few things to note in no particular order. 1) You need a ripping chain, it uses different angle cutters than a regular crosscut chain and is much smoother and efficient for milling length wise on the log. 2) Wood width matters. A 24" chainsaw bar will not give you a 24" cut, not even close. You lose about 4 inches with the mounting system, so you'll get a little over 20 inches. if you need to cut bigger, go with a 28" chainsaw. I did just that, I upped my 24" to a 28" bar and chain and it still works fine in the 24" mill, but you should check with Granberg on safety if you go that route. 3) Get all the safety gear. Helmet/ears/visor combo, facemask/respirator (trust me, lots of fine particles and exhaust you do NOT wanna be inhaling), chainsaw chaps, reinforced gloves, steel toed shoes/boots. Mills to me are about as safe as you can get using a chainsaw, it's basically locked in a cage, but safety is everything, if the chain break or anything weird like that, you'll be very happy to have them. 4) It is somewhat back breaking. My logs are supported a few inches off the ground, so its a lot of bending over while simultaneously pushing and lightly lifting a 28" chainsaw through the cut. I stop often. Very often. If you can get safely get your logs higher and properly supported, your back will thank you. 5) I wish I was getting a percentage for this recommend, but get the EZ rail system. The first cut is the biggest pain in the butt as far as getting a nice level cut, but its also the most important, and the EZ Rail system, once you get the hang of it, is about as hassle free and consistent as you're gonna get. Definite recommend if you're gonna be doing a lot of slab cutting, just be mindful of the spikes and your first cut depth, you do NOT wanna hit those spikes. 6) Granberg and Youtube in general have lots of how to videos, safety tips, etc, definitely watch them, best education out there before you jump into this.

So glad this wasn't made by pictogram friendly IKEA. Actual English (not Chinglish) instructions and it went together in about 15 minutes. One point of note, as others have mentioned, is that the clamp for the end of the bar MUST be before the end sprocket, and then some to accommodate for its diameter. Plan on cutting a smaller log. I ended up changing out the bar on my chainsaw from a 20 to a 24 in order to cut an 16-18 inch diameter log just to get enough room. Also if you fabricate a guide for the first cut, you should plan to have it overhang both side by about 6 inches so the beginning and end of the cut stays flat. And make sure the log is free of any branch remnants, they will cause a hangup when milling.

Excellent product that is made from quality parts. The final set-up on my 18" saw took far more time than expected (over 10 minutes). After my first board cut, I discovered 4 things:1 - use the Granberg ripping chain, anything else, you're working too hard;2 - starting the saw while in the mill is difficult;3 - have a backup saw because once your saw is in the mill, you will not want to remove it until you are done;4 - adding bar oil and fuel are made difficult by the mill supports.One final observation, you will make a lot of saw dust!

So far awesome. I wish the nuts and bolts could be replaced with a faster system for height adjustment and bar removal. Also use a 70cc Chainsaw or larger and make sure you purchase a ripping chain. To get the full potential out of the 24" Mill, use a 28" bar that will get about a 21" cut. This is with the dog spikes removed. It is a slow moving cut and not easy on the body. With that being said, the Granberg Mark-IV is built like a beast and feels USA built with German like precision. I love mine and can use it almost anywhere. Wish there was a ripping chain package deal and some specific instruction on ripping chain use.

Wanted to try sawing some down trees with a chainsaw. Considered building a device as I used to be an industrial millwright. Having purchased and used this product I would recommend it to anyone wanting to try sawing some lumber this way. It's very well designed and the quality of construction is very sturdy. Can't expect sawmill grade lumber from a chain saw, but it is pretty good.

Works great!

If you're just getting started with milling your own lumber, this is exactly the rig for you. I bought it with the 10' rails because I didn't want to be freehanding that first cut into a potentially unstable log on the ground and figured the rails would be a good safety measure. Definitely worth it.