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Yeah, and I figure you're like me, just looking for a new adventure. I just thought I'd point out that option for ya. Also, in the sawmill/logging world, seems someone is always waiting to break one off in you! Lol. If you do choose to hire it done, it should cost $200 per thousand bdft to saw your logs. Takes 5ton of pine/poplar to make a thousand and roughly 6-7 ton of other hardwoods.I've researched the sawmill option and with the volume I have, the logistics, and the pricing in my area, a portable mill is a better option for me at this time. I've also researched the lower end bandsaw mills and compared quality, cost, etc... with chainsaw milling and the CSM is the route that works best for me currently (unless some crazy deal on a BSM came along). My long term plans also include much more milling, so a good investment up front will pay dividends over time.
If I could get it done for $200 per thousand bdft, I would...the prices locally are not that good (best I've found is $.30/bdft plus set up fee) and to get the quantity I have to a cheaper mill elsewhere would take multiple round trips at 3-4 hrs or a substantial mileage charge.Yeah, and I figure you're like me, just looking for a new adventure. I just thought I'd point out that option for ya. Also, in the sawmill/logging world, seems someone is always waiting to break one off in you! Lol. If you do choose to hire it done, it should cost $200 per thousand bdft to saw your logs. Takes 5ton of pine/poplar to make a thousand and roughly 6-7 ton of other hardwoods.
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I plan to, just trying to do my research and get the right deal on a reliable saw...I keep going back and forth between the 90-100 CC models and the 100+ CC models. Any thoughts on the break between the two? Bigger would be nicer, but when does it truly become necessary in milling?Then spend money now and save in the long run, it's just like most things, front loaded or rear loaded with interest.
Why is an OEM cylinder mandatory? I picked up an older 660 at a garage sale for $80. The piston was scored, and the cylinder had transfer marks. I replaced them both with meteor, then threw in oem crank seals for peace of mind. When I had it apart I found the impulse line was cracked, so replaced. It too. Likely the reason for the toasted piston.In Stihl 056, 076, 070, 066, 660, 661, 084, 088, 880, 090
In Husky 2100, 288, 390, 394, 395, 3120
In Jonsered 2188, 2095, 930 super
All good saws. Spend extra to get a saw with fresh seals, rings etc. OEM cylinder is mandatory.
Some things that are nice but not critical:
Chain Brake
In board sprocket
Big air filter
Interchangeable bars
High output oiler
Half wrap handle
Easily removable dogs
If I had it to do over again, I would probably get a 661.
Good Luck!
What he said...Will you take me when you go garage sale'ng? Mike
Your tougher that I am, I have to wait until they're down before I mill them.If most of your logs are less than 26" DBH, then a 90cc might be a better option. A quality saw in that range can do milling up to 40" on occasion, but wouldn't hold up to that for hours every weekend.
I thought he was at your place.Will you take me when you go garage sale'ng? Mike
Honestly I know very little about the 100cc saws, or milling.I plan to, just trying to do my research and get the right deal on a reliable saw...I keep going back and forth between the 90-100 CC models and the 100+ CC models. Any thoughts on the break between the two? Bigger would be nicer, but when does it truly become necessary in milling?
LOLI thought he was at your place.
Oh wait that was a month or two ago .
Ported makes sense for milling. At very least a muffler mod to get the heat out of the cylinder and help with the air flow through. Too easy to over heat a powerhead while milling. After mming or at the same time, sharpen chain including finding the ideal height of the depth guages to max efficiency without bogging the saw. For your own benefit please read "CS milling 101" which answers questions we don't even know we needed to ask.thanks, I had looked at that saw, but would prefer OEM and not ported at this time...
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