OneStaple
ArboristSite Operative
Hey,
I'm new to milling, but am eager to set up a chainsaw mill and need advice on what to get. My grandfather has a number of trees on his property that he's willing to let me cut (both standing and freshly fallen...walnut, maple, ash, pecan, pear, and more).
I'm doing this to feed my woodworking, so I'm guessing that I won't be cutting more than 10 trees or so per year (in part due to stacking room restrictions), but I want something that I can use for years to come. I don't know exact sizes of trees that I'll be dealing with, but I'm thinking that a 30" bar would be about as big as I'd get (unless someone strongly recommends otherwise).
From what I've picked up, the Alaskan MKIII would be good to go with whatever chainsaw I get. I'm guessing I'd need something in the 70-85 cc range, but need advice on exactly what chainsaw would be good (I assume a Stihl or Husqvarna). I don't mind a slightly older one, as I'm fairly handy at fixing/working with small engines.
Any recommendations/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Tyler
I'm new to milling, but am eager to set up a chainsaw mill and need advice on what to get. My grandfather has a number of trees on his property that he's willing to let me cut (both standing and freshly fallen...walnut, maple, ash, pecan, pear, and more).
I'm doing this to feed my woodworking, so I'm guessing that I won't be cutting more than 10 trees or so per year (in part due to stacking room restrictions), but I want something that I can use for years to come. I don't know exact sizes of trees that I'll be dealing with, but I'm thinking that a 30" bar would be about as big as I'd get (unless someone strongly recommends otherwise).
From what I've picked up, the Alaskan MKIII would be good to go with whatever chainsaw I get. I'm guessing I'd need something in the 70-85 cc range, but need advice on exactly what chainsaw would be good (I assume a Stihl or Husqvarna). I don't mind a slightly older one, as I'm fairly handy at fixing/working with small engines.
Any recommendations/advice would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you,
Tyler