Hello all,
I will be new to milling, and not much of an expert on chainsaws/2-stroke in general. I am paranoid about messing up my saw, although I do understand that milling is comparatively hard on it. I’m not afraid of the need to have it rebuilt at some point; I just don’t want to completely fry it.
I have a new 395xp, and have ordered a 48” Granberg mill. Looking to order a Superbar, but need to decide on the below.
I do plan to run accessory oiler, Granberg ripping chain, and I settled on 0.63 as people say it flows oil better.
My issues:
1. I’d like to go with a 42” bar, but if a 36” is that much better for the health of the powerhead, I’m open to that. Would love to hear thoughts and experience.
2. 3/8 vs .404…I care most about treating the engine as well as I can, so that should steer me toward 3/8, right? Seems like people universally say it takes less power to pull it than .404. Would love to hear insight on this too.
Thanks very much!
I will be new to milling, and not much of an expert on chainsaws/2-stroke in general. I am paranoid about messing up my saw, although I do understand that milling is comparatively hard on it. I’m not afraid of the need to have it rebuilt at some point; I just don’t want to completely fry it.
I have a new 395xp, and have ordered a 48” Granberg mill. Looking to order a Superbar, but need to decide on the below.
I do plan to run accessory oiler, Granberg ripping chain, and I settled on 0.63 as people say it flows oil better.
My issues:
1. I’d like to go with a 42” bar, but if a 36” is that much better for the health of the powerhead, I’m open to that. Would love to hear thoughts and experience.
2. 3/8 vs .404…I care most about treating the engine as well as I can, so that should steer me toward 3/8, right? Seems like people universally say it takes less power to pull it than .404. Would love to hear insight on this too.
Thanks very much!