What size Alaskan ?

[mt.stalker]

What's the maximum size Alaskan or Granberg mill that I should consider
for my 272xp, milling Hemlock or poplar ?


Thanks,
John

 

[CaseyForrest]

I would think that a 36" would work out good if you are sticking to softwood. It really doesnt matter how big of a mill you get, you can adjust them for shorter bars.

 

[dustytools]

I would think that a 36" would work out good if you are sticking to softwood. It really doesnt matter how big of a mill you get, you can adjust them for shorter bars.

Agreed. I wouldnt go any smaller than the 36 inch.

 

[stonykill]

Agreed. I wouldnt go any smaller than the 36 inch.

same here, you can always run a shorter bar, its hard to lengthen the rails tho...:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[oldsaw]

Anybody who told you 36" is right. That is the size I have, and the smallest I would consider. As mentioned, they are fully adjustable to the bar you use. I run a 36" and a 42" on mine, although I could run a 25" should I choose. I scratched in the location for the shorter bar, longer bar is fully extended.

Wow, these guys are smart. Listen to them, it will shorten up your learning curve drastically.

Mark

 

[aggiewoodbutchr]

DITTO!

That about covers it. I got nothing to add.


except...



You need a bigger saw! :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:




Oh, boy. Here it comes!

 

[stonykill]

:taped: :fart: :welcome:


that about sums that up:


Your saw will get you a good start

stick around here with us....well you'll have a lot of saws

 

[woodshop]

...add me to the list of everybody who chimed in with 36 inch. If you skimp a little and get less than a 36", I can guarantee down the road you will wish you hadn't. Remember you lose 4 to 6 inches on the mill. Max cut on my 36" Granberg with a 36" bar is 32 inches if I take the dogs off my 395XP first. Keep dogs on, it's only 30 inches.

 

[Railomatic]

All good advice, they are right about the saw not being big enough, I make these for a living and a 72cc motor is only really good enough for 24" max, the smaller saw you have will do the job, but awfully slowly and soon burn/wear out before its time.

If you require 36" then you definately need a 90cc saw or bigger, go for the biggest saw you can find second hand.