logosol M7 and pico chain for ms 880

[offgridchris]

recently ive been looking for a way of speeding up milling smaller logs. ive been using a 48" alaskan, small log mill and mini mill with great success on larger timber or timber where its easier so bring a very small mill to the tree.

 

now i want to cut a lot of thin boards using timber i can move to a mill. i was looking at the Logosol M7. has any body used one?

 

the kerf is also something i want to change. can i get a 1.3mm bar for my ms880 ( logosol make one for the 660)?? i know most people will say its to small for the saw, but my thinking is if used only on small logs just to cut thin boards.

 

i cant seem to find a comparison of kerf sizes for the different chains.

 

thanks

 

chris

[Rob Stringer]

yes, I use an M7 and once its set up its easy to use (compared to standard chainsaw milling kit) and the results are good, especially good for large amounts of relatively small sawlogs which you can just roll on and mill up with the chainsaw at a comfortable height on the guide-rail. Logosol also supply the narrow kerf bars&chains which should (I think)fit an 880 (I use them on a 660).

[offgridchris]

Rob, thanks for the reply. unfortunately at the moment it looks like the narrow bar doesn't include the 880. the saw is just a bit too big. hind sight is a wonderful thing.

[iainarkle]

Hi, have a chat to Willie Dobbie at Abbey St Bathans. He's the logosol importer and all-round wood/milling guru! I'm sure he'll have a solution and sell you a thing or two!!!

[Blaisey]

yes, I use an M7 and once its set up its easy to use (compared to standard chainsaw milling kit) and the results are good, especially good for large amounts of relatively small sawlogs which you can just roll on and mill up with the chainsaw at a comfortable height on the guide-rail. Logosol also supply the narrow kerf bars&chains which should (I think)fit an 880 (I use them on a 660).

 

When you say small sawlogs do u mean 4-5 ash ect? Who do u sell them to? I am desperate to buy one and mill larger trunks but need to make it pay. Many thanks Blaisey

[Rob Stringer]

When you say small sawlogs do u mean 4-5 ash ect? Who do u sell them to? I am desperate to buy one and mill larger trunks but need to make it pay. Many thanks Blaisey

 

Its designed to take up to around 2 ft diameter logs but the log bed is around 2 ft off the ground so loading bigger stuff (especially heavy stuff like oak) on can be an issue unless you can make a good loading ramp or the timber is stacked on bearers. So when I say small sawlogs I mean anything you can get on the log bed without difficulty, once its on its easy to use (not tiring) and the results are good (smooth finish, accurate measurements etc.). Ive mostly been milling bigger hardwoods (minimum 12" but often 18-24" diameter oak,sweet chestnut,beech,ash) hence the issues ive had, been using the timber for outdoor furniture and selling the odd slab locally.

[Blaisey]

Something like tis would help.

[Rob Stringer]

Something like tis would help.

 

Indeed it would:001_rolleyes:!

[Rob D]

I've spent a long long time looking into narrow kerf bars but logosol are the only ones who do them. They also do the the picco chain and drive sprocket.

 

But there is nothing standard out there for running on the 880 in 3/8n lo pro. The best bet is just to get a 660 to go with the logosol set up as if you're just doing smaller stuff then the drop in power wouldn't be noticed.

[morten]

I've spent a long long time looking into narrow kerf bars but logosol are the only ones who do them. They also do the the picco chain and drive sprocket.

 

But there is nothing standard out there for running on the 880 in 3/8n lo pro. The best bet is just to get a 660 to go with the logosol set up as if you're just doing smaller stuff then the drop in power wouldn't be noticed.

 

I actually have a narrow kerf (1.3mm) 25" Stihl bar with matching Stihl Pico ripping (10 degree) chain and sprocket for my 660. So Stihl does manufacture them. Don't know about longer lengths or 880, though. Let me know if you need part numbers.