anyone running with 2 powerheads

[smokinj]

Trying to get an idea with the 2 powerhead mills can the saws be differnt size saws?

 

[BobL]

Trying to get an idea with the 2 powerhead mills can the saws be differnt size saws?

Yes they can, provided they have a similar working RPM and power. It's not much use pairing a 50 cc with a 100 cc saw or a old clunker with a 6500 rpm max with a saw with a max of 13000 rpm. I'd be keeping the rpms and cc within about 10% and preferably with 5%.

 

[smokinj]

Yes they can, provided they have a similar working RPM and power. It's not much use pairing a 50 cc with a 100 cc saw or a old clunker with a 6500 rpm max with a saw with a max of 13000 rpm. I'd be keeping the rpms and cc within about 10% and preferably with 5%.

Ok thanks bob my thinking was a 361 and 460 quite a bit diffrence in power
been looking at the 880 just dont know if I want to pull the trigger there
but seems to be the choice that keeps poping up.

 

[woodsrunner]

Check this out

Read this post and see what you think.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=104534

If you want more info just ask.

Scott

 

[mtngun]

my thinking was a 361 and 460 quite a bit diffrence in power

Since they run at about the same RPM, that might actually work -- though I haven't tried it nor do I know anyone who has.

 

[smokinj]

Since they run at about the same RPM, that might actually work -- though I haven't tried it nor do I know anyone who has.

I am wrestling with it...

 

[smokinj]

Read this post and see what you think.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=104534

If you want more info just ask.

Scott

good thread just the diffrence in the two saws has me thinking I know I canhit the same rpm on the two saw. but the power diffrence is big?

 

[woodsrunner]

I don't think hp difference is a big issue. I THINK having 2 saws that have their max power at the same rpm would be a good thing. I think the 361 and 460 would work. Do you already have those 2 saws? If so give it a try. I've run mine with twin 372's and with the 385 and 395. Good luck and don't be afraid to try it.

Scott

 

[smokinj]

I don't think hp difference is a big issue. I THINK having 2 saws that have their max power at the same rpm would be a good thing. I think the 361 and 460 would work. Do you already have those 2 saws? If so give it a try. I've run mine with twin 372's and with the 385 and 395. Good luck and don't be afraid to try it.

Scott

yes I have a 361/ 460 the 460 is woods ported and 3/4 in. muff modd. i would have to dial that one back a bit.

 

[BobL]

good thread just the diffrence in the two saws has me thinking I know I canhit the same rpm on the two saw. but the power diffrence is big?

It would work.

Whether it's worth doing would depend on on what your long term plans are. If you plan milling the occasional small medium log that's one thing but if you are going to work the mill hard on big wood a regular basis then, the 361 is too lightweight a machine and is not really designed for this sort of extended work and will most likely die an early death. Two 460s would be better.

Think of it this way, milling is like hauling a big load. Yes you can line up 10 Toyota Corollas and pull the same load as a Mack Truck but you know what's going to haul the most stuff in the long run.

Most double enders tend to start out with fairly beefy saws to start with. You'd be better off going for two 075s or 076s - even one 076 alone can cut seriously big wood.

 

[smokinj]

It would work.

Whether it's worth doing would depend on on what your long term plans are. If you plan milling the occasional small medium log that's one thing but if you are going to work the mill hard on big wood a regular basis then, the 361 is too lightweight a machine and is not really designed for this sort of extended work and will most likely die an early death. Two 460s would be better.

Think of it this way, milling is like hauling a big load. Yes you can line up 10 Toyota Corollas and pull the same load as a Mack Truck but you know what's going to haul the most stuff in the long run.

Most double enders tend to start out with fairly beefy saws to start with. You'd be better off going for two 075s or 076s - even one 076 alone can cut seriously big wood.

looking at the 075 076 are hard to come by the 880 new isnt that much more
I have about 2000 board ft. now to do and dont know how much I will find after that.

 

[BobL]

How big are your trees? If they're not too big I reckon you might have overall faster production using the 460 on a small alaskan and the 361 on a minimill. Switching between mills is a right PITA.

 

[smokinj]

How big are your trees? If they're not too big I reckon you might have overall faster production using the 460 on a small alaskan and the 361 on a minimill. Switching between mills is a right PITA.

biggest one is a 32 in. hickory.

 

[diesel&coffee]

looking at the 075 076 are hard to come by the 880 new isnt that much more
I have about 2000 board ft. now to do and dont know how much I will find after that.

Yes the 076 is hard to get - but u can still get them NEW across the border - via via mexico! But now that the cartel war is making it a pain in the rear to venture across the Rio Bravo - I don't see myself going over again anytime soon!

 

[boostnut]

Why the preference to the 076? Is it superior to the 075?

 

[mikeb1079]

just popped on craiglook (searches all usa craigslists at once), and found an 075, 084, and an 088 for under $700. if you're patient, you can find a good used one. i've seen several 075/076 for under 500, some much cheaper, and as bob said they're fine milling saws. anyhoo, that's my recommendation.
cheers

 

[smokinj]

just popped on craiglook (searches all usa craigslists at once), and found an 075, 084, and an 088 for under $700. if you're patient, you can find a good used one. i've seen several 075/076 for under 500, some much cheaper, and as bob said they're fine milling saws. anyhoo, that's my recommendation.
cheers

Been watching for them for awhile and I do have some time just keep getting logs and info to do it right thanks to all who have help in my processing info.