steve147
ArboristSite Lurker
I am interested in dipping my toes in the chainsaw mill waters and am looking for a saw.
I can't see myself milling anything much larger than 20" hardwood. I'm not doing it for money - just want to get lumber for my woodworking hobby and I think it'd be cool to say I was involved literally start to finish.
Because I'd only be doing this occasionally, I am leaning more towards a 70-80cc saw (Dolmar 7910, Stihl 044/046/460 etc, Husky 372, etc.) since it is still light enough that I'd consider using it for other tasks.
Is a saw in this range enough for occasional milling or should I focus on 90cc+?
My concerns are that the 90cc+ saws are going to be to heavy for much beyond milling. Also, 90cc+ saws in my price range are generally older so I worry about parts availability - especially with a saw like the Dolmar 9010.
I can't see myself milling anything much larger than 20" hardwood. I'm not doing it for money - just want to get lumber for my woodworking hobby and I think it'd be cool to say I was involved literally start to finish.
Because I'd only be doing this occasionally, I am leaning more towards a 70-80cc saw (Dolmar 7910, Stihl 044/046/460 etc, Husky 372, etc.) since it is still light enough that I'd consider using it for other tasks.
Is a saw in this range enough for occasional milling or should I focus on 90cc+?
My concerns are that the 90cc+ saws are going to be to heavy for much beyond milling. Also, 90cc+ saws in my price range are generally older so I worry about parts availability - especially with a saw like the Dolmar 9010.