begginer w/husky 2100

[MrBill]

Hello, all. I am new to chainsaws and just purchased a used husky 2100 and 28" b/c for 240.00. I hope I didnt pay too much but am interested in milling my own wood with the alaskan mill and needed a chainsaw with a good size powerhead. So I have a few questions.

#1. Any good advise you have for a beginner, or any sites that list the ins and outs or do's and don'ts of chainsaws? I usually learn the hard way but...I think this one I rather learn the easy way if you know what I mean.

#2. I know I will need the eye protection, face shield, ear muffs, and some type of metal detector for searching out nails and other possible dangerous metal objects. Any suggestions on metal detectors? Are chaps needed for milling or more for cross cutting?

#3.I would be using this on trees that have allready been downed so it would mainly be used for milling (a little cross cutting but very little) so my question is did I choose a good saw for the 36" mill?

#4. Where can I find a users manual for a saw this old? I did a search and came up a decent amount of info about the specs but since I am new I would like to know more about excatly how to use this model. I also went to huskys website and requested one but doubt I will get one for a saw they stopped making 15yrs ago.

#5. I had a small gas engine class back in high school but did mainly briggs & straton lawn mower engines, and have rebuilt the top end of a few cars and would like to work on this saw if it falters. So are parts hard to find for this saw or repair manuals? Are they easy to work with?

I had a hard time find info on saws that are not current models and am VERY thankful I stumbled across this great site. THANKS A BUNCH!

 

[treeclimber165]

95% of chainsaw repair involves maintenance or wear items. Air and fuel filters, fuel lines, bar chain and sprocket. Carb kits for abused or neglected saws run with dirty or improper fuel mix.

Can't offer much on milling, never done it. I ran a Husky 2101 for a couple years and it handled a 36" bar in hardwoods quite well.

Welcome aboard! Some of the best chainsaw guys on the web have made this site their home, so I'm sure you will get the info you want (and probably some bullsh!t you don't)!

 

[bwalker]

If you need parts for your saw rupedoggy from this site may be able to get you some. I hear he loves those 2100's. As far as saftey goes. You got the right idea about protection. I would wear chaps when milling, as well as a ear plugs helmet with face shield, saftey goggles and a some good heavy leather boots.

 

[user 2993]

MrBill,
Welcome. I am assuming the 2100 is 100cc's the way Huksky model #'s run. Many millers use saws in the 90cc range for the 36" mill very successfully, so I'd say you got a good saw ( at a good price as well ) for the job.
Yahoo groups has a milling forum which is mostly Alaska mill users, but this is the place for chainsaw info. Kevin here is very knowlegable in both areas.
If you plan on getting a longer bar to use the full width of the 36"mill, look into an auxillary oiler as well.
Good luck,
George