VUE Chainsaw Mill, Portable Planking Milling 14 to 24 Inches Guide Bar Wood Lumber Cutting Sawmill with Chainsaw Sharpener File Kit & Work Gloves for Builders and Woodworkers (14" - 24")

Instruction aren't the best but by looking at the picture you can understand how it should be assembled, other than this the mill is good for value!

For starters I want to point out that this appears pretty sturdy for a budget mill. I need to point out a few very important considerations to keep in mind before buying.I was hoping to use this with my 16" 60v Dewalt chainsaw with a true blade length a little over 15". This mill is labeled at 14"-24". Even at over 15" the blade will barely span the bar clamps without relocating the handle which can be done with a ltitle extra time but the is no instruction or mention of this and it puts your hand more in what would be considered a more hazardous location.Next issue I noticed is the bar on the Dewalt is thin and cannot be safely secured without modifying the saftey sheild bolt holes to allow a tighter clamping of the bar (see the picture included). This could be done with a file if needed to gain the extra 1/16-1/8" needed, but again more time is needed. Luckily I have an 18" gas saw that secures nicely.Third and most important. The clamp plates are 1-7/8" (also they don't line up perfectly on their own so you need more than 2" bar height). My saws, and most modern (at least homeowner model) saws only have a 2" tall bar. I was unable to line up the bar without a clamp plate contacting the chain which could be dangerous and will without question damage the chain and probably the bar as well. A little fine tuning with a grinder and things will work fine so this isn't a deal breaker for me but again, depending in your skills, tools and time I felt inclined to pass this information along.Also the assembly instructions are pathetic. But truth be told if you can't figure it out you probably shouldn't be using this in the 1st place.

This mill mount is working really will for the price, well but it is rather cheaply built. The reason I bring this up is:1. Due to it can hold a chainsaw with a guide bar that is longer than 40 inches, which means the guide bar is attached to one of the strongest motors available. You have to be careful to monitor the mill mount connectors to ensure it doesn't fall apart on you and lead to an injury. I honestly do not know why the developer didn't incorporate large wing nuts to quickly allow the user to routinely quickly hand tighten the mounts while allowing the chain to cool down in the middle of a cut. This mount has often come loose and wobbly in the middle of a cut, so beware.2. The manual the developer provides is CRAP! It gives the poorest put together instructions I have ever seen; typical style instructions from cheap Chinese manufactures. It took over an hour to get as far as I did and I still think it is not properly put together. Be careful in putting this together in an environment that has nice things. It is large and cumbersome. I don't have a garage or a large workshop to put it together, so it was inside my house (with a modestly nice table and nice hardwood floors). It was like walking on eggshells to prevent my scratching anything up when putting this mill together.Summary: Good mill for the price, not great. Higher potential for injury. Terrible put together instructions.

I purchased this device to rip up cedar trees to make beams for a cabin. You need a 2x8 board or a rail system to guide the saw smoothly and straight the length of cut required. cutting speed is extremely slow and the saw must have a ripping chain and it will need sharpening after ripping approximately 80 feet of cut. it takes about 5 to 6 minutes to cut one slab off a 14 foot log.yes, will make lumber but do not expect high speed. The unit is of high quality and easy to adjust for various thicknesses.

Haven't used item yet, but instructions on how to put item together need to be improved. Very simple to put together when you finally figure out instruction pictures, Very low quality instruction pictures and not well worded on pieces that you need to put together. No issue with product Very much pleased with product quality and ease of parts. This product will be very helpful for me and anyone wanting to make lumber with a chainsaw.