Best chainsaw mill

[stipes]

Looking for recommendations for an alaskan mill or similar compact, portable chain saw mill. I would like to get a complete kit,
(saw included if possible). Quality being the first priority. What are some of the things I should consider?
Thanks,
Rick

Hi Rick....I have done alot with my Alaskan and I purchased a mini mill to go with it the same time..Now you have to realize I dont mill for a living,,and just for making lumber for my own use as my woodworking,,it's a great setup for me...
You can hunt on C/List and maybe find a decent chainsaw near you but for a alaskan I havent seen any on here in my area for sell for years...Heck few people around here in my area know what a CSM is...
Good luck to you and what ever you decide on,,enjoy and have a wonderfull day in the woods being by yourself or family....It is a good way for me to always relax and you will find out when you open a log up it's always a suprise........I just love workin with wood......

 

[redoakneck]

Stihl 088 chainsaw with 50'' Bar


here you go!!!

 

[redoakneck]

If that saw even starts that is a great deal. The saw looks beat and is missing the handle from the pic, but you could easily modify it to work.



With chainsaw mills you want a BIG saw!!!

 

[redoakneck]

I have a 36" alaskan with an 088. I like it. Not cheap and it is work, but I can mill about anything up to 31".

I would take a good look at that combo deal, the 088 is easy to work on. The 50" bar, chain and mill is worth 3-4 hundred e-z if it isn't trashed!!!

 

[Timberframed]

I have NO issues with the older panthermill whatsoever. They work hands down. Just one little thing....place the bar clamp bolts up. This way we don't need a tranny jack or roll it over to loosen/tighten and during transport we won't need to block it up as it will rock and roll. Minor infraction. Just another blather. Where are the "Proudly made in the USA" stamps on these mill frames?????? And the Panthermill badge???? Brookville, FL.??? A good Veteran's day to ya'll.

 

[betterbuilt]

I thought I took a picture here it is.

I had this fixed and about a week later the other side broke. I'm sure it has to do with over tightening but it is what it is.

 

[Timberframed]

Kim, you have to know I'm only busting on you for you and I go back some time. Your mill frames truly need no further modifications that we can't do on our own as we adjust,to our own needs. After today's efforts at the University Of Pennsylvania's Morris Arboretum your fabricating skills + the knowledge you posses in milling have spoken for themselves. Be prepared for big orders! Good job amigo!