There was a similar thread about 19 August, "splitting headache".

I suggested a portable chain saw mill. Description of how to make a big one is here:

http://www.backwoodshome.com/articles/tresl39.html

and commercial versions that are smaller are also available for about $150.

I have not tried this, but am interested in the results. Still too hot here in Ohio to be rolling logs around. I may try to build one of these next month when it starts cooling off.

: I have had the great luck of gaining access to about 20 Port Orford (white)
: cedar trees. These trees died several years ago when the root rot was
: going around my home town area. Anyway my problem is cutting them up into
: slab for use. Do any of you know of an easy to build mill that I can use
: my chain saw on to plank these things? The biggest one is about 24 inches
: at the base, I will cut them to 20' lengths before sawing, shorter if
: needbe.

: Thanks for the help

: Emmett