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[333.okh]

Been a long time since I was on here. Life got crazy, got a new job....blah blah...

I still have that old Stihl 048 powerhead and I want to put it on a little 20 inch Alaskan Mill...

Do I just get a 20 inch bar for an 042 and what ripping chain for
the mill.

I am milling redwood, big-leaf maple, Douglas-fir, Incense cedar, and a little pine. I want this to be very portable and I saw a guy on the net cutting from both sides with one of these to get up to 36 inch wide slabs. I imagine it is a rougher cut, but good to drag down a hill etc.

 

[RandyMac]

Yes it has been awhile
How the heck are you?

 

[820wards]

Been a long time since I was on here. Life got crazy, got a new job....blah blah...

I still have that old Stihl 048 powerhead and I want to put it on a little 20 inch Alaskan Mill...

Do I just get a 20 inch bar for an 042 and what ripping chain for
the mill.

I am milling redwood, big-leaf maple, Douglas-fir, Incense cedar, and a little pine. I want this to be very portable and I saw a guy on the net cutting from both sides with one of these to get up to 36 inch wide slabs. I imagine it is a rougher cut, but good to drag down a hill etc.

OKH,

I know which mill you are speaking of, but I would get at least a 24" bar. I don't think you can buy pre-made milling chain. Our local lawn mower shop makes them if someone needs one. I make my own, so I just by a 25' spool when I need it.

jerry-

 

[MHouse1028]

bailey's offers a good milling chain.sold by the drive link

 

[333.okh]

Yes it has been awhile
How the heck are you?

Doing okay....New job, new baby [well almost three now]...still love making sawdust...mostly for wood-turners


I might be looking in a different direction and towards one of the Panther Chainsaw Mills Panther chainsaw mills. I have a 36" bar and just need to find the model that fits that bar best and then have some chain made.

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[gemniii]

Doing okay....New job, new baby [well almost three now]...still love making sawdust...mostly for wood-turners


I might be looking in a different direction and towards one of the Panther Chainsaw Mills Panther chainsaw mills. I have a 36" bar and just need to find the model that fits that bar best and then have some chain made.

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What's the weight on the different mills?

 

[333.okh]

probably a lot since one is aluminum and the other is steel, but I am rough on equip so steel is a good choice for me.

 

[RandyMac]

You still in Humboldt?

 

[333.okh]

You still in Humboldt?

Yup, but work in Trinity Co.