Cowboy Tom
ArboristSite Operative
Hey guys,
New to the site and milling lumber. Long story (I was able to stop them from hacking it into firewood...mercifully), but I've got 7 english walnut stumps to mill that are 24" to 35". Will try to cut most to gun stocks. Now, the biggest saw I've got is a good clean 288 with a 32" bar. My question, will I kill this saw when working through these stumps? This is a great saw but I would just as soon not waste it. I've read most of the threads on the topic and obviously, bigger is better.
Since I will only be doing this on occasion I'm not anxious to spend $ 1,000 or more on a big saw. So, my second question; is it worth trying to find an old Husky 2100 or Stihl 076 and hope you can find parts to keep them going?
Thanks, Tom
New to the site and milling lumber. Long story (I was able to stop them from hacking it into firewood...mercifully), but I've got 7 english walnut stumps to mill that are 24" to 35". Will try to cut most to gun stocks. Now, the biggest saw I've got is a good clean 288 with a 32" bar. My question, will I kill this saw when working through these stumps? This is a great saw but I would just as soon not waste it. I've read most of the threads on the topic and obviously, bigger is better.
Since I will only be doing this on occasion I'm not anxious to spend $ 1,000 or more on a big saw. So, my second question; is it worth trying to find an old Husky 2100 or Stihl 076 and hope you can find parts to keep them going?
Thanks, Tom