milling

Newbie to the forums and to milling here and I’m trying to get some input on a big tree we have to take down. Here is info on the tree: - Coast Live Oak (Quercus Agrifolia) - Trunk diameter roughly 50” - Diseased with sudden Oak death (SOD), mostly present at the base of the tree - we have to...

hello there thanks for looking at my post. My 1st post. Ok so What I’m wondering is should I buy a aftermarket rebuilt ms660 clone for 750 Or should I buy a Stihl ms 461 in decent condition for 650. I attached pictures of the two saws I will be using it on my chainsaw mill probably 2-3 times...

Just picked up a CS-800p with a 2o" and 36" bar along with a few chains for $225. Ive got a 36" granberg mill that I've been using my cs-590 with a 27" bar on, but it tends to struggle. I'm still relatively new to this so I thought I'd ask the experts... First... Are there specific bars that...

Hello all! First post on the site, although i have been lurking for a while and reading as much as i can about chainsaw milling. What a wealth of information, so much that it can be a bit much for a noob to process at first. I have been around saw for years, dropping dead trees at work and...

I'm Jeremy Novak, I've been a longtime lurker and have learned a ton of information off this site. I'm in a engineering class at my high school and we need to design a product, make it, and test it. I will be making a chainsaw mill similar to the Granberg mill I run right now. I think I'll be...

I have been looking to move from homeowner grade 40cc saw to a pro-grade 70cc. I like my smaller saw for removing the branches from a tree once it has been felled but am looking for a saw that is more robust for felling, bucking, and light milling (30” diameter) with an Alaska Mill. I recently...

I used to always buys slabs of wood as it was more convenient but obviously much more expensive. I just recently have purchased a few very large 500 and 750 lbs burls (soft Maple from oregon and California Buckeye burl) Because of these being root burls i have been advised to slab them up...

I have a 288xp I would like to use for milling. My current dilemma is rather I should just use 36" bar with it, which won't max out my 36" Alaskan. Or if the saw would be able to run a 42" bar which would allow me to use the full 36" of mill. I am worried I will be asking too much of the saw.. I...

Hi all! New member but a long time follower mostly utilizing the milling and chainsaw forums. I have this log to slab up and I cannot for the life of me figure out what the species is. I asked around, spend hours on google so I figured I’d give this a shot. I am located on West Michigan-...

I've got a Granville 36" mill, and a Dolmar PS-7900 (upgraded PS-6400). I'm thinking about getting a 36" bar so I can use the max capacity of my mill (on occassion, not all the time). Based on my research, the 36" bar is a bit long for a PS-7900 in general, but I'm wondering if it's ok to use...

I inherited my Dad's Craftsman 3.7a (yellow and white) model number 917.351472, and I'm seeking thoughts on making it a dedicated milling saw. Like many others on this site, I am making a project of giving it another life (the saw I learned on and all that). Thankfully the repairs needed have...

Would like to get feed back on desire for an aftermarket Hightop and filter kit for 2 series Husqvarna and associated Jonsereds. Top cover would be injection molded likely in black. Filter kit would include a new fresh design on the adapter out of aluminum. Filter would be a standard washable...

HUSKY 3120 XP W/ 48" .404 CHAIN COMPLETE GROUND UP REBUILD!! Completley rebuilt from the ground up. All OEM parts only.! Crank case bearings and seals Complete gasket set Rebuilt carb and fuel line Near new OEM top end Many small parts , nuts and bolts Drive sprocket Pull rope and handle...

Hi guys, Happy holidays! I'm new to this site, and must say the amount of knowledge here seems vast, glad to here! Anyways; got my hands on an older 3120. The saw is bought as the large companion to my existing 460, which I've had for 10 years, taking down primarily beech and oak of sizes...

Low Hour MS880 I took on trade towards another one. I swapped the Clutch Cover & Air filter with the one I traded. This is the Air Filter Cover: $1,100 shipped PHO. I have a couple bars & chains if wanted.

Hi, I new here so I'm kind of learning how to navigate the site and figure things out. Anyways, I found some really nice logs in the bush near my cottage and I would like to mill them to make some money for college. Currently, my biggest saw is a Stihl MS270 running a 20" bar and at 50cc, I know...

hi all Just joined AS but have been lurking for sometime. I'm seeking feedback on a saw purchase. I'm a hobbyist woodworker and do occasional church organized hurricane cleanups on the gulf coast. Been using a Stihl 440 since Katrina and a 260 added a few years later. I have a ~5' diameter...

Just look at that clutch http://www.huztl.net/Free-Shipping-105-7cc-Holzfforma-Chainsaw-Power-Head-Parts-Compatible-With-STIHL-070-Chain-Saw-p435087.html I am going to go ahead and start this thread. The kits are expected to be ready no later than 1st part of May and then a little...

Had someone contact me about a huge pecan at some family property that they were looking to get some pieces out of. Usually when people tell me how big a tree is in diameter, I always assume they are exaggerating. When he told me 40-50" diameter, I figured the same... I couldn't have been more...

Fellas, I have some gargantuan Oaks to fell eventually (5'+ above the flare) and will be needing to slab them where they fall. I'm thinking with Huztl 660's being so nicely priced that a two powerhead 5'-6' cutting capacity bar might be the way to go vs an 880 or equivalent. That would be 14+...