T-Dozzer
ArboristSite Operative
Hi folks,
Long time lurker, first time poster. Apologies if this gets asked a lot. I did a quick search and it wasn't specific enough to my question. I have a MS 280 I use for firewood and property clearing, but I consider my self a rookie compared to most of you. I cut around 10 cords per year.
I want to get into chainsaw milling, Mainly as a hobby and lumber procurement. I have decided on the Grandberg Alaskan mill. I will need a bigger saw. I want to stick with Stihl. I am torn on which model to get. Im mainly looking at used saws. Most of the wood will be fir and cedar and around 12-25 inches likely. The saw may also be used for firewood.
1- What saw and bar length do you recommend? I was thinking a MS 441 or possibly a MS 460 ( I found a 441 for $500)
2- What length of mill should I go with?
I will buy the mini mill later and just a circular saw in the meantime for edges.
thanks!
Long time lurker, first time poster. Apologies if this gets asked a lot. I did a quick search and it wasn't specific enough to my question. I have a MS 280 I use for firewood and property clearing, but I consider my self a rookie compared to most of you. I cut around 10 cords per year.
I want to get into chainsaw milling, Mainly as a hobby and lumber procurement. I have decided on the Grandberg Alaskan mill. I will need a bigger saw. I want to stick with Stihl. I am torn on which model to get. Im mainly looking at used saws. Most of the wood will be fir and cedar and around 12-25 inches likely. The saw may also be used for firewood.
1- What saw and bar length do you recommend? I was thinking a MS 441 or possibly a MS 460 ( I found a 441 for $500)
2- What length of mill should I go with?
I will buy the mini mill later and just a circular saw in the meantime for edges.
thanks!