nerdmanpap
New Member
I've been a long time lurker here on the forums and was hoping to ask a question about my next chainsaw choice. I own (2) MS180C-BE, (1) MS290, (1) MS391 chainsaws. I've never had a problem with stihl, so I'm looking to buy another.
I do a lot of woodworking as well as tree removals and I am looking to put together a setup so that I can mill my own boards. In particular I plan on milling slabs for tables, bars, etc. I'd like to be able to mill 36" wide slabs MINIMUM.
According to Bailey's online store, the Granberg MK-III 36" mill can only handle 32" boards, but the 48" mill can handle up to 44". So I intend to buy the 48" chainsaw mill.
The max *recommended* bar for the MS441 is 32" but I could put a 36" bar on it, but the MS660 max bar is 36" so hopefully I could push larger. One thing I am not quite sure of is how well the oiler will be able to keep up with a larger bar, especially since milling wood with a chainsaw can be quite taxing on it.
I'd like to buy the 441R C-M as it not only has the wrap handle I want, but it also electronically adjusts the carb settings on its own. The only real disadvantage to the 660 is additional cost and manual carb adjustments. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on which of these two saws would be best for my milling application?
I do a lot of woodworking as well as tree removals and I am looking to put together a setup so that I can mill my own boards. In particular I plan on milling slabs for tables, bars, etc. I'd like to be able to mill 36" wide slabs MINIMUM.
According to Bailey's online store, the Granberg MK-III 36" mill can only handle 32" boards, but the 48" mill can handle up to 44". So I intend to buy the 48" chainsaw mill.
The max *recommended* bar for the MS441 is 32" but I could put a 36" bar on it, but the MS660 max bar is 36" so hopefully I could push larger. One thing I am not quite sure of is how well the oiler will be able to keep up with a larger bar, especially since milling wood with a chainsaw can be quite taxing on it.
I'd like to buy the 441R C-M as it not only has the wrap handle I want, but it also electronically adjusts the carb settings on its own. The only real disadvantage to the 660 is additional cost and manual carb adjustments. Does anyone have any experience or thoughts on which of these two saws would be best for my milling application?