Husqvarna 576 for occasional milling?

[Bealers]

Hi,

 

I'm about to buy my first brand new saw, a Husky 576 to complement my 2nd hand 346.

 

However before I part with the cash I want to check that its it's going to be OK for occasional milling too so I can get some raw materials for outdoor furniture making.

 

Reading through the threads on here it seems that you pros are all recommending larger 90CC saws (most notably the 880) but as I won't be doing it day-in, day-out I'm hoping to get away with this smaller saw with - say - a 30" ripping chain on for both hard and softwood (as and when I can get my hands on any).

 

Will it do?

 

Thanks

Edited April 1, 2011 by Bealers

[Petemate390xp]

Hi you certainly may work on a mill. I would use a skip chain, it will cut a lot faster. Also a good modding will see you right. Chainsaw milling is all about chain speed.

[Brushcutter]

The 576xp is a fantastic saw. A 30" bar would be pushing the capability of the saw. A 24" is great. I use a 365/372 for edging with my mini mill and it does swimmingly well with a 20" bar.