Machyeti
6 days a week then beer time
Grabbed up a 084 magnum for the PH. What brand of mill would you guys recommend? Best bar and chain? Tips and tricks?
Yeah I've been hearing good things about the Granbergs, thinkn I'll end up putting a 60" bar on it. Bunch of big trees downed after the fires here in cali. Thanks a ton man very helpful
I cannot be more in agreement with that first sentence. I have 24, 32, 36 and 42. Getting a 28' and 60' soon. Of course, it is not cheap.I have 20" 25", 36" and 42" bars and use the shortest you can get away with. Oiling, sharpening, and weight. This stuff gets heavy! I use the old PantherPro mill in 42" which I believe is no longer available. Quality welded steel unit, and if i wanted to go longer, can use 1" square steel to extend. A buddy uses a Granberg and it is nice. I think if my old Panthermill died, I'd end up wiht the Granberg.
2 chains- one on it and one as a backup. if you have a helper, have them run the saw while you sharpen the other chain. I don't want anyone touching my chains but me. When i swap chains, i flip the bar over too, run a groove cleaner down it and check the oiler hole.I cannot be more in agreement with that first sentence. I have 24, 32, 36 and 42. Getting a 28' and 60' soon. Of course, it is not cheap.
When I am starting a log, I use my 390xp and stick with it up to about a 28" cut. My 390 does not like the 42" bar though it will certainly oil it. I can switch a bar and chain like a jackrabbit on that saw. Heck, it's easier and faster to put a fresh chain on rather than sharpen. When I get above a 28' cut (36' bar), I'll be switching to the the 3120xp and 42' or 60" chain as needed. I cannot switch a bar and chain like a jackrabbit on that saw. I guess I'll be sharpening in the mill when using the 3120. I guess the plus side is that I won't be tempted to buy more than two chains for those long bars (always have a backup. Feces happens)
A full lineup of bars and chains ain't cheap though
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