A chainsaw mill clamps to a chainsaw bar and guides it through a log to cut boards and slabs on site, which suits people who fell or salvage their own timber. Some mills are full frames that ride on a rail, others are small vertical guides that cut narrower boards, and some listings sell only the rail or edging parts.
The six listings below run from a 3.1 pound vertical guide to a 36 inch Alaskan-style mill and a 12 foot rail edging kit. Sizes, weights and materials come from each listing page, and a few listing fields do not fit a manual attachment, which we flag. We have not used these mills ourselves, and strength and design claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Bar length range | The mill must match the chainsaw bar it clamps to |
| Cut width and depth | Sets the widest slab and the thickness range |
| Rail guide | A rail gives a straight first cut along a log |
| Weight and materials | Aluminum, steel and cast iron differ in weight and carry |
Specs at a Glance
| Mill | Fit and capacity | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zozen 14-36 in | Bars 14 to 36 in; slabs 1/2 to 12 in thick | 18 lb | Aluminum alloy and steel; splits into 3 sizes per the maker |
| VEVOR vertical | 2 to 6 in cutting width; electric chainsaw | 3.1 lb | Cast iron; the bullets say 1.45 kg |
| Granberg G778-36 | Bars to 36 in; up to 30 in wide, 1/2 to 13 in deep | 18.1 lb | Aluminum and zinc-plated steel; made in the USA per the listing |
| VEVOR 9 ft rail | Bars 14 to 36 in | 26.5 lb | Galvanized steel frame; aluminum and iron rail; 4 fixed plates |
| Alpha Forestry | Bars 14 to 36 in; logs to 36 in wide, 1/2 to 13 in thick | 7.5 kg | Stainless steel and aluminum |
| G555B edging mill | Bars 16 to 36 in | 6.3 lb | Six V rail sections totaling 12 ft; aluminum alloy and alloy steel |
The 6 Best Chainsaw Mills for Portable Lumber Milling
1. Zozen Chainsaw Mill, 14 to 36 Inch
An aluminum alloy and steel mill for bars from 14 to 36 inches that cuts slabs from 1/2 to 12 inches thick. The maker describes a spliced, patented build that separates into three sizes and a handle that can be pushed or pulled. The listing shows 0.73 hp, which does not fit a manual attachment.
Suits: a mill that doubles as three smaller ones. Strengths: a wide bar range and a splittable build. Weaknesses: a power field that does not fit. Skip it if you want a rail kit.
View Zozen Chainsaw Mill 14 to 36 Inch on Amazon
2. VEVOR Vertical Chainsaw Mill, 2 to 6 Inch
A small cast iron guide for an electric chainsaw that makes vertical cuts 2 to 6 inches wide. The listing gives 3.1 pounds and says there is no restriction on saw choice or cutting thickness, though it is described for electric saws.
Suits: narrow boards and trimming. Strengths: light and one-handed. Weaknesses: limited cutting width. Skip it if you need wide slabs.
View VEVOR Vertical Chainsaw Mill 2 to 6 Inch on Amazon
3. Granberg G778-36 Alaskan MKIV Chainsaw Mill
A 36 inch mill in aircraft-grade aluminum and zinc-plated steel that clamps to the bar without drilling, according to the listing. It lists capacity of up to 30 inches wide and 1/2 to 13 inches deep, is made in the USA, and weighs 18.1 pounds. The listing also shows 2.8 hp and an ac_dc power source, which do not fit an attachment.
Suits: a named Alaskan-style mill. Strengths: stated width and depth capacity. Weaknesses: mismatched power fields. Skip it if your bar is longer than 36 inches.
View Granberg G778-36 Alaskan MKIV Chainsaw Mill on Amazon
4. VEVOR Chainsaw Mill with 9 Foot Rail Guide
A 26.5 pound system pairing a 14 to 36 inch mill, built from galvanized steel pipes, with a 9 foot aluminum and iron rail that has four adjustable fixed plates. The listing mentions engraved scales and chainsaw positioning holes for setting thickness.
Suits: a rail-guided first cut. Strengths: mill and rail in one listing. Weaknesses: the heaviest listing. Skip it if you want a light carry.
View VEVOR Chainsaw Mill with 9 Foot Rail Guide on Amazon
5. Alpha Forestry Portable Chainsaw Sawmill, 14 to 36 Inch
A stainless steel and aluminum mill for bars of 14 to 36 inches. The listing says it cuts logs up to 36 inches wide and 1/2 to 13 inches thick and weighs 7.5 kilograms. Its detail fields list a 14 inch blade length and 30 teeth, and the brand reads Generic.
Suits: a mid-weight mill. Strengths: stated width and thickness range. Weaknesses: odd detail fields. Skip it if you want a named brand.
View Alpha Forestry Portable Chainsaw Sawmill 14 to 36 Inch on Amazon
6. G555B Chainsaw Edging Mill with 12 Foot Rails
A 6.3 pound edging mill for 16 to 36 inch bars, made of aluminum alloy and alloy steel, with six V rail sections totaling 12 feet plus screws and forming nails. The listing describes it for squaring logs and edging lumber.
Suits: edging and squaring logs. Strengths: 12 feet of rail included. Weaknesses: a lesser-known maker. Skip it if you want a standard slab mill.
View G555B Chainsaw Edging Mill with 12 Foot Rails on Amazon
Specs to Check Before Ordering
- Bar length range against the chainsaw you own.
- Maximum cut width and depth.
- Whether a rail guide is included or sold separately.
- Listed weight and construction material.
- Which chainsaw types, such as electric, the listing names.
For setup, clamping and use, follow the maker’s manual and the chainsaw maker’s manual.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming a vertical guide cuts wide slabs.
- Treating power or tooth fields on a manual mill as real specifications.
- Ordering without checking the bar length range.
- Forgetting that some listings sell rails only.
Chainsaw Mill FAQ
Which includes a rail?
The VEVOR rail system lists a 9 foot rail and the G555B lists 12 feet of V rail.
Which has the widest capacity?
The Alpha Forestry lists logs up to 36 inches wide and the Granberg up to 30 inches wide.
The Short Version
For a splittable mill, the Zozen. For narrow boards, the VEVOR vertical. For an Alaskan-style mill, the Granberg. For mill plus rail, the VEVOR 9 foot. For a wide log capacity, the Alpha Forestry. For edging with rails, the G555B.
