660 or 070 for milling?

[Steve Austreng]

Hi, I'm new to the milling process and I'm wondering wich saw would be better for milling a 660 or 070 Hozlfform? All information welcome thanks.

 

[ammoaddict]

I would say the 660 just because I like more modern saws than antique ones, and you can't refuel the 070 with it on it's side in the middle of s cut.

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[foeke]

The cheapest one. They are both dependable in general.
Although I think the 660 might be more a bucking saw, than a general pupose beast.
The other thing swinging towards the 070 is you can upgrade the top end to a 090 if I believe.
Parts might be cheaper for a 660, and maintanance easier.
2 against 2 ; )

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[Hunt4lumber]

I run a ported 660/ 36" cannon bar with Stihl picco chain for milling right now that works like butter in anything in the 30" range( I want a nice 880/090 for a 60" bar eventually!- when I find the right saw)

 

[Hunt4lumber]

I run a ported 660/ 36" cannon bar with Stihl picco chain for milling right now that works like butter in anything in the 30" range( I want a nice 880/090 for a 60" bar eventually!- when I find the right saw)

 

[csmillingnoob]

I would say the 660 just because I like more modern saws than antique ones, and you can't refuel the 070 with it on it's side in the middle of s cut.

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I think you can re-fuel but not add chain oil. It does have a huge oil tank.

 

[Steve Austreng]

Thanks for the info and opinions guys! I went with the 660 and purchased the big bore kit right away. I’ve got a few logs I can’t wait to mill laying in the snow. I’m looking at bars currently any recommendations? The cannon bars have my interest but a bit pricey.

 

[Hunt4lumber]

I like my 36" Cannon bar w/ pico chain

 

[pLuMcRaZy78]

im not going to lie, i got the holzforma or however its spelt bar and chain when i got the g660 and im very impressed with it they claim the chains are made in germany and they are an exact replica of a stihl chain i got the bar and chain combo with the intention of switching to a stihl chain until i used it ive milled some maple and oak and it holds an edge as well as any other chain havent hit anythimg to see if it has the strength of a stihl stamped chain yet though, begining to think huztl had made some sort of deal with stihl they makeing to many different copies of a stihl for them not to habe put a stop to it.. and for the price of what they selling the chains n bars for unless i need something right now ill probably always order from them.

 

[motolife313]

Mill anything with the 660 yet?

 

[ML12]

We run cannon superbars, a 36" and 60". They are solid, way better than a stihl bar. Just remember to dress them regularly and they will last a long time.