Decent mill setup?

[doobin]

So, when I can get my hands on an MS881, I want to get a mill to go alongside it. We have a lot of timber in posh gardens, conservations sites etc that would be great to mill. I want maximum bang for my buck, but also maximum efficiency and a shallow learning curve ? Price not so much of an issue.

 

What should I go for? I see panther and low pro bars mentioned a lot- how wide a trunk could one process with that? Will be used for everything from small stuff up to as large as I can go, so I presume best to buy a shorter bar also?

 

I also plan to cut posts (vertical cuts), can one mill do all or do I need two setups?

Edited October 4, 2020 by doobin

[Rough Hewn]

So, when I can get my hands on an MS881, I want to get a mill to go alongside it. We have a lot of timber in posh gardens, conservations sites etc that would be great to mill. I want maximum bang for my buck, but also maximum efficiency and a shallow learning curve ? Price not so much of an issue.
 
What should I go for? I see panther and low pro bars mentioned a lot- how wide a trunk could one process with that? Will be used for everything from small stuff up to as large as I can go, so I presume best to buy a shorter bar also?
 
I also plan to cut posts (vertical cuts), can one mill do all or do I need two setups?

You’ll need 2 panther mills and a logosol F2+.
For dimensional beams, posts and square edged planks and small slabbing it’s the logosol F2+ with the stihl ms661.
For 20”-42” slabs I use the 60” panther with 56” GB bar and stihl ms880 full comp .404 chain.
For 42-74” slabs I use the 80” panther mill with 84” GB bar and stihl ms880 hyperskip .404 chain
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[Stubby]

 Price not an issue ? Just get the saw mill from the film " Never Give an Inch " ...Sorted ?

[AJGard]

We have got on realy well with this set up.

[Rough Hewn]

So, when I can get my hands on an MS881, I want to get a mill to go alongside it. We have a lot of timber in posh gardens, conservations sites etc that would be great to mill. I want maximum bang for my buck, but also maximum efficiency and a shallow learning curve ? Price not so much of an issue.
 
What should I go for? I see panther and low pro bars mentioned a lot- how wide a trunk could one process with that? Will be used for everything from small stuff up to as large as I can go, so I presume best to buy a shorter bar also?
 
I also plan to cut posts (vertical cuts), can one mill do all or do I need two setups?

Give me a bell if you want to have a chat about different set ups.
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