3/8 Lo pro on MS880?

[trigger_andy]

On 02/02/2018 at 18:26, Rob D said:

Hmmm... not really and have to say not milled many if any logs that have been that valuable getting the extra slab is worth losing sleep over. There always seems to be loads of wood out of a big tree and it's always a relief to get the last slab out!

 

More important I'd say is you want the job to be as easy on you and your gear as possible given how hard chainsaw milling is so the switch to lo pro is more about that.

 

But on the larger saws the 27RX makes milling so much user friendly although overall speed is slightly slower and finished boards are slightly rougher. The 3/8 lo pro set up is not for everyone as there is less margin for error I'd say.

My last order was for a 3/8" Stihl Ripping chain for my 48" Bar but looks like I'll be trying the 27RX next.  As its sligjhtly slower and you get a slightly rougher finish would slowing down even further reduce the roughness? Was the roughness noted when milling with a winch or pushing, or both? 

[Doobop]

I think the torque from the 880 is too much for 3/8.
404 is chunkier but almost the same kerf.
I mill quite a bit with 404 works fine.

We used to run 3/8 on the ms880 and 3120
But after a while chains will break, too much power [emoji123][emoji123]

[trigger_andy]

18 minutes ago, Doobop said:

We used to run 3/8 on the ms880 and 3120
But after a while chains will break, too much power

Im not sure how much more power a MS880 has over a 088 but Ive yet to snap a 3/8 ripping chain yet. 

[agrimog]

its not to much power, logosol run an 8Kw electric chainsaw on the mills, and they dont break the 3/8 lo-pro, its harsh movements and poor throttle control

[Doobop]

its not to much power, logosol run an 8Kw electric chainsaw on the mills, and they dont break the 3/8 lo-pro, its harsh movements and poor throttle control

Hmmm disagree there but I’ll bear that in mind

[trigger_andy]

7 minutes ago, Doobop said:

Hmmm disagree there but I’ll bear that in mind

I have a 3phase Logosol running 3/8” low pro chains and have yet to snap one. All worn down to nubs before binning. 

[Rob D]

9 hours ago, trigger_andy said:

My last order was for a 3/8" Stihl Ripping chain for my 48" Bar but looks like I'll be trying the 27RX next.  As its sligjhtly slower and you get a slightly rougher finish would slowing down even further reduce the roughness? Was the roughness noted when milling with a winch or pushing, or both? 

It doesn't work quite that way - the 27RX is better really on the 64" bars and longer - 48" you are better with 27RA [full skip not hyper skip].

 

If you push hard the skip/hyper skip doesn't bog the chain down. If you push less hard there is not much difference [except you may overheat the powerhead]. It gives you a larger push power window - hence the user friendliness.

[trigger_andy]

8 minutes ago, Rob D said:

It doesn't work quite that way - the 27RX is better really on the 64" bars and longer - 48" you are better with 27RA [full skip not hyper skip].

 

If you push hard the skip/hyper skip doesn't bog the chain down. If you push less hard there is not much difference [except you may overheat the powerhead]. It gives you a larger push power window - hence the user friendliness.

Thanks for the info Rob.  Guess Il get a 27RX from you next.  Really looking forward to having a play with it. 

[Lough Gur Slabber]

Now I am worried. I've ordered the low pro 48' panther mill for my ms880...?

[Rough Hewn]

Now I am worried. I've ordered the low pro 48' panther mill for my ms880...[emoji848]

Don't cut ash or seasoned hardwoods.
(I run 404 and I won't cut ash)
If Rob D says it's fine for milling, I'd not worry.
[emoji106]