: Does anyone have any knowledge of,or experience with, these portable chainsaw
: jigs that convert your chainsaw into a saw mill. I am having trouble
: finding someone to rough out my Black walnut due to the fact that it is
: urban grown and they are afraid of nails and such, which I understand. I
: have went over all of my peices, including the massive 14'x28" trunk
: section, with a gigantic metal detector although I dont know how far it
: would have penetrated into the wood and found nothing. I was around when
: this tree was planted and cannot remember anything being nailed or wired
: to the tree. I am thinking that I am going to have to cut it up myself.
: Any help is much appreciated.

That is a nice size log. Easiest and the best way would be to get someone with a mobile sawmill to saw it up for you.

Chainsaw mills are for masochists... slow, very tiring, noisy, wasteful of wood and the absolute last resort to make lumber -- I've done my share. I wouldn't go out and buy a chainsaw and mill to make lumber. If you are determined though you'll need a big powerful saw, I use a Stihl 090. You can build your own Alaska type mill cheap out of wood and two threaded rods.