Summer Build Off 2022 - Get Ready!

[AudioTaper]

What size chainsaw?
I have one with an 18" bar (forget the engine size) and I've swapped in a 20" bar and chain for a few bigger trees. I wouldn't try a 24" or anything crazy, but it didn't mind the 20" at all.
I want to make an Alaskan mill for mine at some point. I keep the 18" on it, but I'll use the 20" if using it in a mill.

It's a 16" Milwaukee M18 Fuel. So it runs off of 18V batteries not gas. Not ideal, but it's what I have. I should get a gas model at some point....

Growing up, my dad had a huge Stihl. It might have been the 91cc and he had a 26 or 28" bar installed. It was insane, I wish he still had it.

 

[RichterScale]

runs off of 18V batteries

does is have an option to plug it in?

 

[AudioTaper]

does is have an option to plug it in?

No.

 

[Flying B]

As much as I admire the ingenuity and DIY spirit involved in that project, it strikes me as a terrible choice compared to just putting an alaskan mill jig on a chainsaw.

The bandsaw mill is an improvement over a chainsaw mill in many ways. Because the blade is so much thinner than a chainsaw chain, it will cut quicker and with much less effort. Another advantage is a lot less waste as the kerf is much thinner, which can matter a lot if you're cutting up valuable figured timber.
Chainsaw mills are handy tools, I used to do quite a bit of milling a few years ago. But they are heavy, noisy and hard work. And if you're using it for anything more than very occasional use then you need a different chain- the chain that comes with your saw is designed for cross cutting not ripping. You really need a saw several sizes bigger than you think for it not to be underpowered; I wouldn't even consider trying it with an electric or battery powered saw.

 

[dwizum]

Yeah, I understand and agree with the advantage of the bandsaw in a theoretical context - my point was really more about, if the question at hand is, "I'm a DIY'er who wants to saw up this log" - the alaskan mill seems like a better choice than building a bandsaw from scratch. Re-reading my post I can see that it might have come off as more negative than I'd intended. Anyone building tools or sawing their own lumber gets kudos from me!

 

[Snert]

Gonna miss this one too. I don't move until July 4th.
I have been ordering some parts though in preparation now for WBO 2023.
In the meantime, I shall be harvesting ideas and adding them to the Compendium Of Interesting Luthiery Tidbits file.

 

[Beej]

Hi all - there is less than a month remaining until the start date!

If you would indulge me, let's do a:

Roll Call!

Please post here if you're planning to join the Summer Build Off.
Reminder that Post#1 of this thread has all the details you need to know.

 

[Jon Clegg]

I plan to enter a partial build/assembly -- finishing up this beast (finally):

Special Edition Build Off -- Fusion Bird | TalkBass.com

Need to make a pickguard, maybe change the bridge to a HipShot D type and go to a string-thru string termination.

 

[Jon Clegg]

Also may enter something in the Non-Bass category that doesn't even have strings but does play in the bass register

 

[RichterScale]

If there's a non stringed instrument category, I may just paint a 5 gal water cooler jug and call it a drum. At least I could finish a project for once.

 

[RichterScale]

I'll have to research tone paint....

 

[TerribleTim68]

Also may enter something in the Non-Bass category that doesn't even have strings but does play in the bass register

You're building a Theremin?!?!?!

 

[Jon Clegg]

You're building a Theremin?!?!?!

Close, but no ceegar.

 

[2groggy]

I expect to be in.

 

[ctmullins]

Also may enter something in the Non-Bass category that doesn't even have strings but does play in the bass register

Oooo, I'm intrigued - I may be doing something similar....

 

[J Posega]

I'll be entering the Assembly category.

 

[MPU]

I may participate in Partial build.

 

[ardgedee]

I'll be entering the cheering section.

 

[mapleglo]

It seems I've been unable to complete a build for a while now. I totally messed up that last build I attempted. I'll sub to this thread in case I decide to enter this build-off anyway. I certainly have enough parts...

 

[Flying B]

I've also been gathering parts, I just don't have a design yet...