The biggest log I have right now from my property is 18" across at the widest point and I don't think there is much out there that is any bigger, probably the hardest stuff to mill will be my black ash which is also the biggest. Maybe at some point I would pick up some logs off craigslist but I don't see myself upgrading mills for a long time so I will stay under the 25" bar. Oh also if it helps I am in Northern MN
I know a lot of guys say buy the biggest you can get but I am really trying to not spend a lot I have a lot more time than I have money. So if you guys have any suggestions on maybe the smallest cc I should even think about especially if you have milled black ash I would greatly appreciate the input. Unless I see a really good deal on ebay or craiglist it will probably be a month at least before I buy something.
I know a lot of guys say buy the biggest you can get but I am really trying to not spend a lot I have a lot more time than I have money. So if you guys have any suggestions on maybe the smallest cc I should even think about especially if you have milled black ash I would greatly appreciate the input. Unless I see a really good deal on ebay or craiglist it will probably be a month at least before I buy something.