SheffieldStu

Thanks both for the in-depth info. My reason for citing the 395xp over the something bigger is to allow me a little versatility as i will also want to use this saw for general work as well as milling. Looking at the trees i plan to make lumbar out of a 36" mill set up should cover me. As this is a new venture for me and i am absorbing the new info, i have a few more questions. Big J- After reading what you have said about double power heads i am thinking about possibilities in the future. If i ever got to a point where a) i established timber bigger than 30" and b) could justify the outlay- is it possible to achieve double power heads with 395xp on a bigger bar than 42"? Highly unlikely that i will get to this point but good to know what all my options are. Alec thanks for the bar and chain info are you able to divulge what the 'free gift' is from chainsawbars? Thanks again, your experience and knowledge on all the posts i have been reading have given me a great deal of food for thought. stuart

Hi all, This is my first post and like many others i have been reading previous threads to ascertain the knowledge i so desire. I am considering buying a husqvarna 395xp on a 36" oregan bar 3/8 chain for chainsaw milling. In terms of mill from what i have read, the 36" Alaskan would fulfill my needs. (Are they cheaper through Arbtalk members than ebay?) Could someone tell me if they have used an oregan bar for milling. Also, the spec for this saw says that it takes up to 36" bar is it possible to run a larger bar? I phoned two rated chainsaw retailers today to discuss my proposal: 1st told me that they only sell as standard set up (28") and that i would need to buy new cog and bar to run a different pitch chain. 2nd offered 36" oregan bar with 3/8 chain as an addition to the 28" and 3/8 chain for £1028. I am planning to mill Doug fir for structural lumbar and wish to assemble a decent set up. Your thoughts and professional advice much appreciated.