2186 big enough for Alaskan mill

[miller1]

I am thinking about getting a Alaskan mill and my biggest saw its a j-red 2186, if i don't go bigger than about a 28"log is this saw big enough? I don't want to beat the s to death doing it. Mostly cherry, maple, And walnut

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[mdavlee]

It will be slow in wood that wide. You'll need a 32" bar if not bigger to fit a 28" log. The oiler will be struggling milling to keep up. If you add an aux oiler and don't mind taking your time it will be fine for occasional stuff. I have a 385 and 390 and I use them for up to what a 24" bar will mill. After that the 088 is coming out.

 

[miller1]

I have a 28" bar, that would do a 22-24" log i think, would my saw do ok that?

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[mdavlee]

Yes you'd be fine. If you take the spikes off you night get 24" out of the 28" bar.

 

[miller1]

Thanks, I'll have to order one and out. Would a different sprocket help with milling?

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[HuskStihl]

No, stick with the 7

 

[Homelite410]

Add an oiler if you like made from PVC pipe and a needle valve!

 

[miller1]

Thanks guys for the help, much appreciated.

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