New to the forum. I've been a woodworker/ boatbuilder for over 35 years and do some occasional milling when a suitable log turns up. I've been using a frankenstein Stihl 075 for the last 15 or so years but I think it finally died a natural death yesterday. I run 3/8" chain and have an assortment of bars and chains. I'm really not a great small engine mechanic, and the outdoor equipment shops around here just want to sell you a new $2000 saw that they'd have to order. They aren't interested in working on older saws. I guess my immediate question is what other saw heads can I run my bar and chains on? A friend has offered the loan of his Stihl 090. It has a different type of sprocket than the 075. Is there a 3/8" sprocket available to fit a 090? I've got a bag full of new ones in my box for the 075. The other possibility is a Husqvarna 395xp that's listed on my local CL for $650. I'm not familiar with the Husky's, will I be able to use my bar and chains on this. I've got some 30"+ English Oak logs that I was in the middle of milling in someone's side yard and they need to leave there as soon as possible. Another few hours with the 075 would have at least gotten things to a movable size, but I'm in a bit of a bind time wise and need to figure out a way to finish milling these.
Thanks, Roger
Thanks, Roger