Sperber Mill & 090av's

[LukeB]

Panther Mill & Stihl 090

I have been milling with my brother and his buddy for a few years now using their equipment. I just recently purchased a Sperber 50" with 090av's. I would like to get a smaller 36" to use with one of the 090's. Looking at the Panthermill 2 thought the extra weight might offset the powerhead a little better than a Granberd and I like the price. has anybody used this setup before? Any pros or cons to the Panthermill it will be all live edge slabbing will use the bansaw mill for lumber.

 

[Uncle Rico]

How is the "drive belt" on your sperber mill? Mine fell apart and I've had a heck of a time trying to find a replacement that fits correctly.

 

[LukeB]

How is the "drive belt" on your sperber mill? Mine fell apart and I've had a heck of a time trying to find a replacement that fits correctly.

Mine is starting to fall apart also. I am going to take it to a shop here in town that does a lot of mechanical and robotic work hopefully they will come up with something. Seems like replacing it with a low profile chain and sprockets would be a better idea.

 

[mmartone]

I have bought but not yet recieved a 56" panther mill, I'm going to put a 3120 on it with a 60" bar as soon as I can find a bar. Hoping it will be what the mfg promised!

 

[BigDee]

Mine is starting to fall apart also. I am going to take it to a shop here in town that does a lot of mechanical and robotic work hopefully they will come up with something. Seems like replacing it with a low profile chain and sprockets would be a better idea.

Any progress on finding the new belt?

 

[Uncle Rico]

I ended up with chain and sprockets, but had some spacing issues, still working out the kinks. Never found a belt that was the correct length.

 

[firebrick43]

Have you tried a industrial shop like motion industries? They have been able to get every belt I have ever needed in 1/2" increment lengths. Last year they got a 142 1/2" long b belt for me for an old allis hay rake. Ag o want some 200+ dollars and motion measured my old one and got me a gates belt for about 50$.