Product Description
NEW NAME – NEW PACKAGING – SAME GREAT PRODUCT!
Part Number and name: Edging Mill – G555B
Used for/with: Chainsaws with bars of 16-36” and 50-70cc or more displacement
CHAIN SAW BAR MUST BE SOLID STEEL, NOT A LAMINATE. LAMINATE BARS WILL NOT WORK WITH THIS TOOL. CHECK WITH BAR MANUFACTURER BEFORE PLACING ORDER
Fits: All Chainsaw makes
P65WARNING
General description: Aircraft aluminum and zinc-plated steel construction. Includes 12 feet of V rail as cutting guide (0590F), wood screws (0567F) and forming nails (0587F).
Use description: Tighten pressure bolts on to chain bar to make vertical cuts. Ideal for making dimensional lumber or squaring logs for cabins and other structures. Optimal results will be had when used in conjunction with Granberg ripping chain. Results and lumber dimensions vary based on chain bar length.
MADE IN THE USA
scott grizzle –
This is the perfect accessory to go with the bigger alaskan mills.everything I’ve ever purchased from granberg has been 100% quality, and the customer service is outstanding. I broke a u bolt on my mill and it was totally my fault and I told them that,but it didn’t matter,they had a new part in the mail in less than a week,no cost.cant say enough positive things about granberg products and the customer service.
Knobster –
Works great! I turned an 8ft log into a nice looking beam. I have not yet tried to turn the beam into lumber so I can only speak to how well this mill works to make a post. The reason I gave this 4 instead of 5: the mill has instructions to torque the bolts 10-12 foot pounds onto the chainsaw bar. If you do that, you WILL put indents into your bar. I had planned to get an extra bar for the chainsaw anyway but this now-dented bar will always be used for milling.
Ashraf –
I am from India. We would like to know MINI-MILL – G555B. May i know what is the maxium diameter of logs we can first cut from this mini mill. We have a Sharpex electrical chain saw. Any dealer or representative in india
Thomas –
This Granberg mini mill model g555b is a great tool for making boards out of logs.
The first cut is most important as it dictates the straightness of your remaining cuts. The tip I would provide for the first cut is to nail or screw ( I used screws ) a short 2 X 4 to either end of the log, with the middle of this short 2 X 4 at the height of the top most round part of the log. Make sure this short 2 X 4 is level by placing a level on it. Once these short 2 X 4s are attached to either end of the log, then lay the 2 X 6 that the rails are attached to, onto the log and over these short 2 X 4s at either end. Align this 2 X 6 to the width you want the first cut to be. Screw or nail down the 2 X 6 and you are now ready to cut.
Once this first cut is made, the subsequent cuts are very easy.
This tool was fantastic for making straight and long cuts.
Be sure to keep the chainsaw sharp and obtain a ripping chain versus a normal safety chain saw chain.
I have used this tool on white pine and oak logs and am very satisfied with the results.
juan –
Hola me gustaría adquirir una como hago .??? GRACIAS
Sergio G. –
This is the first time I have try to mill my own lumber, I did a research to see what kind of mill would be more appropriate for me, and the G555B looks to be the most suitable for this task and at a fair price.
As I mentioned earlier i don’t have any experience milling logs. but using this mill make the job really simple and and easy to do so.
I highly recommend this mill to any one that is starting or is in need for an edging mill.
The construction is very solid and reliable.
I’d used with a crosscut chain and the cuts where really clean, better than anticipated.
I’ve ordered the ripping chain and I’m very exited to give it a try, for what I understand this will make a real difference in the quality of the cuts.
John –
Just arrived. On time and in good condition. Out of the box, appears well made. Instructions easy to understand, with clear simple illustrations. A ( good ) picture is indeed worth a thousand words ! Rating based on first impression only.
John –
Following up on my June 28, 2024 review. Just tested it out on a 12″ oak branch. Depth of cut about 8″. Works surprisingly well. When first made purchase decision, the choice was between an inexpensive guide and this guide. Glad I went with Granberg. Like Sergio ( above ), this was my first attempt to mill my own lumber. I had a similar experience. Looks like this will be a great tool for suburban backyard milling !
Torsten Renner –
This mill is a fantastic product that I use in conjunction with my Mk4 Alaskan. The learning curve is a bit steeper than the big mill, and there are more variables to take into account when milling with this product. I use this to make my first long cuts on round trees up to 22ft long and 36in in diameter. I have little negative to say about it other than a quality issue that I was able to resolve myself. The angle of the push handle connected to the frame of the mill is able to be adjusted, however even at the most reclined position, part of the handle stuck out below the flat portion of the frame designed to ride on the flat track setup. This cause the mill to ride unevenly across any surface the tracks were installed on, and led to a cut that was less than 90 degrees to the mill. No matter which way the handle was turned, or the angle of the handle was adjusted, this problem was present. Either the handle was deformed, which I do not believe to be the case, or the holes for attachment were slightly off. I pulled the handle, heated it with a propane torch, and hammered the edge that stuck out flat. The mill rides very smoothly with that done, and operates as advertised. 3/5, should have been caught by QC.