36" Granberg with 33.5" Capacity

[Timberwerks]

I'm not sure how I get 33.5" of capacity when capacity is listed at 32" with a 42" bar. I'm using a 41" 105cm Stihl Rollomatic and I'm measuring 33.5". How did I gain on capacity with a shorter bar and big spikes?

 

[mdavlee]

I think I got 29" out of a 36" bar on my homemade mill.

 

[betterbuilt]

If you take the log dogs off that will help a little. I'd think about drilling the tip to get the rest. If I read your post wrong and your saying you have to much capacity. just ignore my post.

 

[Timberwerks]

Are Stihl bars measured to end of bar itself and not roller insert? Even with the spikes on I get 33.5". Not complaining just perplexed

 

[Timberwerks]

If you take the log dogs off that will help a little. I'd think about drilling the tip to get the rest.

Actually I'm confused as to why I have this much capacity. Listed at 32" with a 42" bar I was expecting 30" -31" with spikes and 41" bar. How do I manage to get the extra 1.5" over the 32" listed?

 

[discounthunter]

not sure why they would list a loss of 10". thats alot. on a 24" bar with the dogs on i only loose 4.5".

 

[Timberwerks]

For reference a link to mill is provided. I'm still happily surprised I gain 1.5" over max listed capacity with a shorter bar. http://www.baileysonline.com/Forest...K-III-Alaskan-Chainsaw-Mill-with-36-Rails.axd

 

[Timberwerks]

The only thing I can figure accounts for increased capacity is the Stihl bar measures 46" from tip to tail and Granberg is conservative on max capacity.

 

[discounthunter]

i see now. i never accually measured my 36" mill. my longest bar is 36",widest cut made was 26"slab.

 

[mdavlee]

They probably figure it's better to under state the size so they don't have a bunch of complaints about not getting the advertised size.

 

[BobL]

I think they assume that if people buy a 36" mill they will buy a 36" bar.
I believe they assume the spikes will be removed but to clear the sprocket nose that reduces the width of cut to 32"

The max mill width is purely determined by the length of the bar rails which will probably be 36"? so if a 36" mill is put on a longer bar the sprocket nose issue is moot.

FWIW I get 39.5" of cut with a 42" bar on my BIL Mill.

 

[Beefie]

I have ordered the exact mill that timberwerks has. I had planed on using my 28" bar, thinking that a 36" was max for the 36" mill. Nice to no I can use my 42" Oregon bar and get more capacity. Thanks for posting the pictures timberwerks.

Beefie

 

[Timberwerks]

Thanks for posting the pictures timberwerks.

Beefie

No problem. I really like this mill, even a bit better than my 56"

 

[Beefie]

Glad to hear that, I am looking forward to getting mine. Can't wait to do some milling. I see you reside in Mequon, I use to live in Port Washington years ago. Now I am just south of the home of the Packers.

Beefie

 

[Timberwerks]

I may be in Manitowoc in the next month or so to mill some Maple.

 

[Beefie]

I may be in Manitowoc in the next month or so to mill some Maple.

If its on a weekend I might be able to come over and give you a hand and or watch and learn how to csm.

Beefie

 

[Timberwerks]

If its on a weekend I might be able to come over and give you a hand and or watch and learn how to csm.

Beefie

Sure, it will be on a weekend. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Beefie]

Sure, it will be on a weekend. I'll keep you posted.

Sounds like a plan.

Beefie

 

[sachsmo]

Got 28" and smidge capacity with my Home made milling contraption.

I use a 110 link 33 (34) inch bar., no spikes and the middle of the sprocket drilled.

Ran into a few that dwarfed my set-up, not one to be out gunned I found a 50"+ Cannon made some new rails and figure 44" (or a bit more) Capacity.

Had it for a couple years and haven't come across anything to use it on (YET).

Made a work bench from my original set-up, it was a shame how much we had to free hand off to make it fit!

 

[sachsmo]