Just getting back to milling after a long hiatus. Using current baileys prices below.
I've always used stihl 63PMX chain but the price of loops are crazy ($43 60-DL, $31 60-DL by link).
Looking at getting 100' roll and making loops.
What I'm considering is:
Stihl 63 PMX
Stihl 63 PM
Stihl 63 PS (chisel)
Woodland 30LP
The PMX will cost the most but it's ready to mill, the other 3 need regrind to 10 degrees.
For 16" 60 DL cost per loop from 100' roll, respectively is: $22.50, $15.20, $15.90, $ 10.75.
1) Woodland is far cheapest.
2) Is it worth ~ $7+/ loop to have correct cutters?
3) Has anyone tried the stihl 63 PS (chisel non-safety) for milling? If so how does it cut/stay sharp vs. semi-chisel milling chain.? I may experiment with a few loops of this first as local dealer has a roll.
Will post some insight on the above when I get back into some logs.
Thanks in advance for suggestions.
I've always used stihl 63PMX chain but the price of loops are crazy ($43 60-DL, $31 60-DL by link).
Looking at getting 100' roll and making loops.
What I'm considering is:
Stihl 63 PMX
Stihl 63 PM
Stihl 63 PS (chisel)
Woodland 30LP
The PMX will cost the most but it's ready to mill, the other 3 need regrind to 10 degrees.
For 16" 60 DL cost per loop from 100' roll, respectively is: $22.50, $15.20, $15.90, $ 10.75.
1) Woodland is far cheapest.
2) Is it worth ~ $7+/ loop to have correct cutters?
3) Has anyone tried the stihl 63 PS (chisel non-safety) for milling? If so how does it cut/stay sharp vs. semi-chisel milling chain.? I may experiment with a few loops of this first as local dealer has a roll.
Will post some insight on the above when I get back into some logs.
Thanks in advance for suggestions.