04titanse
ArboristSite Operative
I picked up a 394xp from a member here a few days ago. Not really sure why I bought it, but I think I got a fair price on it so I am not upset. I am waiting for my bandsaw mill to arrive, but it will only do 22" diameter so I am thinking about picking up an Alaskan mill to handle some of the bigger stuff and or just to get it down to a size my mill can handle.
The majority of what I am milling is hemlock and some pine. The chainsaw mill would be responsible for working with 24-36" hemlock/pine. Do you think my 394 is up to the task? I figure its soft wood so it should be able to handle it as long as the saw is running well and the ripping chain is sharp.
I have never milled before so I am just looking for some advice. Been reading around for a while I see lots of guys mill with 85-95cc saws and do ok. I was thinking a 36" Alaskan with a 42" bar.
I attached a few pictures of the saw with a tiny 20" bar on it.
The majority of what I am milling is hemlock and some pine. The chainsaw mill would be responsible for working with 24-36" hemlock/pine. Do you think my 394 is up to the task? I figure its soft wood so it should be able to handle it as long as the saw is running well and the ripping chain is sharp.
I have never milled before so I am just looking for some advice. Been reading around for a while I see lots of guys mill with 85-95cc saws and do ok. I was thinking a 36" Alaskan with a 42" bar.
I attached a few pictures of the saw with a tiny 20" bar on it.