How to Mill and Dry Lumber Yourself (DIY)

Introduction

If there’s one thing more satisfying than building something with wood, it’s building something with lumber you milled and dried yourself. You don’t need a giant band saw mill to do that. All you need is a milling attachment for your chain saw. Attachments come in several styles and sizes to suit various saws and sizes of stock.

Tools Required

Materials Required

• 4x4's
• Anchorseal
• Chaps
• Corrugated Metal Panel
• Face Shield
• Gloves
• Headgear
• Log supports
• Logs
• Rake
• Stickers
• Wedges

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Meet the Expert

Courtesy Chad Beaty

Chad Beaty is a Master Technician and an in-house chain saw expert at Northern Tool + Equipment.

Northern Tool supplied us with all the equipment. Find your setup at northerntool.com.