Recommendations for a suitable milling saw

[Baldbloke]

Hi all,

I have access to sound standing dead elm and was considering trying to set up a chainsaw mill to make up roof trusses for an old farm building that needs re-roofed.

My biggest saw is a Husky 365xp which I'm concerned might struggle. Should I start looking for something heftier, or would the 365 do the job in this hard wood? Up to now I've been using the wood as firewood which seems a bit of a waste.

The trees are not too big in diameter with 16"/18" being about the average at the butt. The trees have grown within a wood so are straight. I'd be looking for a second hand saw if something bigger is required to keep costs reasonable.  

What would you recommend?

[Rough Hewn]

90cc+ stihl,husky etc.
Buy a ripping chain too.
Seventh devil has an 084 for sale on here.
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[Baldbloke]

33 minutes ago, Rough Hewn said:

90cc+ stihl,husky etc.
Buy a ripping chain too.
Seventh devil has an 084 for sale on here.

Cheers! 

Looked in the classifieds but couldn't see the 084.

 

Now notice that there's a specific milling forum.....

[Rough Hewn]

Look for se7enthdevil.
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[se7enthdevil]

it's not listed for sale on here...

 

but i do have one i want to sell.

 

pm me if you wish to discuss Mr baldbloke...

[Baldbloke]

Pmed you 

Edited April 3, 2018 by Baldbloke