So I am considering doing some hobby milling, alaskan style, and the most likely candidates from my saw cache are the Husky 257 and Stihl 028AV Super. Does anybody have any experience with these saws, or suggestions otherwise?
I would probably mostly mill white pine, but may be interested in doing some local hardwoods too, if possible.
I figure the 257 is big enough, and I would probably couple it with a 16"-20" bar, 9 tooth sprocket and .325 semi chisel chain. (I've heard that normal .325 is comparable to 3/8 ripping chain)
The 028AV super, as I understand it, is a lower RPM saw than most. I imagine this would have a negative effect while ripping, but I would really rather dedicate this saw to the task, since it has proven to be an indestructible workhorse.
Thoughts?
I would probably mostly mill white pine, but may be interested in doing some local hardwoods too, if possible.
I figure the 257 is big enough, and I would probably couple it with a 16"-20" bar, 9 tooth sprocket and .325 semi chisel chain. (I've heard that normal .325 is comparable to 3/8 ripping chain)
The 028AV super, as I understand it, is a lower RPM saw than most. I imagine this would have a negative effect while ripping, but I would really rather dedicate this saw to the task, since it has proven to be an indestructible workhorse.
Thoughts?