Chainsaw mill

[Vertigo Arb Ltd]

Hey,

Gonna buy a chainsaw mill

Don't want to spend a lot because I don't no if I like it, or even can do it ha

What do you suggest?

[LeBucheron]

I got a twin-powerheads (076) 36" sperber mill on ebay for £705. I guess you need to get a saw powerful enough if you haven't got one already. After that, have a look at http://www.chainsawbars.co.uk for various mill/chains combos.

 

Good luck!

[muttley9050]

What saws you got?

[Vertigo Arb Ltd]

Erm couple of new 064s. I'm not looking to spend alot really because I've never done it you know.

[LeBucheron]

You could bolt an alaskan with a double ended bar and helper handle. Then you could use it solo or with a friend. My understanding is that 85cc is at the lower end of what peoole use but should still work fine.

 

I've only milled using 2 084s and a stihl mill or my current setup of 2 076s and the sperber.

[muttley9050]

Not really familar with those saws but what I can work out there 85cc?.

If this is the case you'd be ok with a 24" Alaskan , 30" bar and granberg chain, this is going to cost you in the region of £300 from rob d on here. Assuming you need a bar too. His sight is chainsaw bars . Com. He's in the banner ads in the right of thus site. If you register with him and pm him on here he Will give you a 10% arbtalj discount. I'm sure he Will be along for some expert advice soon enough. Don't worry about spending a little money as when you start you won't be able to stop.

James

[muttley9050]

I have a similar mill to labucheron running on two 051s powerheads(89cc) I also run one of these powerheads in a 24" Alaskan with out a problem.

[Vertigo Arb Ltd]

Hmm all good advice and apreciated. Well I've got so much wood I can mill up why the hell not i think start selling some planks etc I'm sure I will make it back

[Vertigo Arb Ltd]

The 24" Alaskan mill looks good but it's absolutely vital I buy the bar and chain aswell?

[LeBucheron]

If you have an adequately sized bar, just get a ripping chain as they are much better. You'll need a decent chain if you're only using the one powerhead, but if you have two identical 064s, why not getting a double ended bar. Double the power, half the time!

 

Your best best is asking Rob's advice on his website. You're not far so if you want to have a go with mine, happy to travel for some wood at some point! Maybe when I come to pick those rings up?