Alaskan Sawmill

[Mighty Dodge]

I bought a new Alaskan Mill at an auction a few years ago, haven't used it yet. After reading this thread I think I'll have to try it out...finally. I have an old Stihl 051av that I'm hoping will have enough umph for it.

John

 

[woodlandfarms]

So does anyone have a source for long bars. I may buy this 090 but it only has a 32" bar and I want at least a 48. Can't seem to find them at all...

 

[motownbrowne]

Bailey's online, or im sure your stihl dealer can get one. I've heard good things about the Oregon powermatch plus series.

 

[Stimw]

If you don't already know about the Forestry Forum, it is the best site for milling information, and just plain talk. It is much smaller than TBN, but I find the folks very nice over there.

http://www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php?board=7.0

Larro

WELL, There is an evening I will never get back!
Thanks for the link I have it bookmarked.

 

[cqaigy2]

So does anyone have a source for long bars. I may buy this 090 but it only has a 32" bar and I want at least a 48. Can't seem to find them at all...

Have you tried Madsen's in Centralia?

 

[woodlandfarms]

I saw some big ones up at Woods in Longview but wasn't sure if they were for a Stihl or some sort of processing machine. I will have to ask.

looks like a long bar is as expensive as the engine... Oi.

 

[simonsays]

It might be a good idea to ask your Stihl dealer about parts availability before investing in the 090. There was a guy in the Yahoo "Milling" group who used a big Stihl and loved it. When people quit logging with big saws, parts became very hard to obtain in his area, Arkansas/Oklahoma. Things might be different in your location.

You would be surprised how many parts are avail for 090s. A lot are aftermarket but still decent quality. 090s are awesome because they have more torque than the 088. Torque is more desirable than R's in chainsaw milling

http://www.baileysonline.com/shop.axd/Search?keywords=Stihl+090

 

[simonsays]

Granberg really encourages ripping chain. It is less taxing on the saw and I think it cuts smother. As for saw size it all depends on how long a bar your going to run. 044 is probably as small as you want to go (70cc or so) and you would be working her pretty hard with a 28" bar.

Baileys sells ripping chain by the link http://www.baileysonline.com/shop.axd/Search?keywords=Ripping+chain+per+drive+link

Check out Frawleys for other chain needs and bars. Best prices. Should have 090 bars!! http://www.loggerchain.com

 

[Timbersawz]

If you are going to run a 28 inch with the 44, its worth checking your running a small counter sprocket to lower the gearing on the chain speed. On 66's with 22 inch bars I think we run a 8 tooth for speed but for the longer 36 inch bars we cut them down to 6 tooth for more torque (and oiling)

Heres a mill I think is pretty cool, they can now do a 8inch cut per pass

WEEKEND WARRIOR - YouTube

 

[forgeblast]

here is the link Stihl 090 Chainsaw w 50" Cannon Roller Tip Chain Plus Mini Mill Attatchment | eBay
there is a stihl 090 with a 50'' bar and ripping chain, along with a mini mill attachment on ebay now.

 

[snowninja]

I've got a granberg mini mill and have used it to slab up some alders, works quite well but I really need to get some of the rip chain.

 

[motownbrowne]

You can make your own, just file the cutters mostly perpendicular to the length of the chain.

 

[s219]

Most rip chains are simply regular chains ground to a 10 degree angle. Some of the fancier ones have alternating cutter patterns, made to cut harder woods with less effort and better cut quality. They will alternate a skinny left cutter, skinny right cutter, then full cutter. The first two score out the kerf, and the last one clears the chip out of the middle.