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[Rob <becida AT comcast.net>]

At  6/3/2005 07:09 AM, you wrote:

> While I need some sheeting and framing planks, my long term need is for
> staves less than two quarters thick, four to six inches wide and less than 
> 30"
> long.  What are other alternatives for milling or resawing such staves.

There is chainsaw milling, the Granberg Alaskan comes to mind or maybe even 
the mini-mill.
Take a look at http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/tresl39.html for an 
idea of building your own "Alaskan".

Keep in mind that chainsaw milling is not as fast as a band saw and the 
waste is greater but it will do the job. From your description of your 
needs this might do the trick.

For those who are not into building their own Alaskan 
http://www.granberg.com/alaskaintro.html be sure to take a look at the 
mini-mill.




Rob

becida AT comcast.net
Western Washington State, USA