I got into milling not too long ago and purchased a Granberg 36” Alaskan mill setup. I’ve been very happy with it (though I haven’t tried any other mills). I am getting consistent good results now. I bought a couple ripping chains to start but have since started using full chisel cross cut/standard chains as that’s what I have stock of now for my bigger bars. I am getting almost the same results with the full chisel chain as I was with the ripping chain and I am moving through the cut a bit faster.
I plan on sticking with the standard chains and slowly grinding them into a ripping top angle as they need sharpening. Key I have found is staying on top of the chain as far as sharpening goes. Always have some files on you and be prepared to sharpen the second you slow down on the cuts. It really does make a difference. Or take a number of sharp chains with you and swap out as you go.
Lots of good advice on this site, hopefully others will chime in with their experience and setups.
On the saw front I’ve got a smaller dolmar and really like it for limbing and prepping the logs, great little saw. I imagine the big dolmar will be a great mill saw, curious to see what you end up slabbing with it
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