good saw for milling less than 25" hardwood

[Trx250r180]

I filed the semi chisel to about 15 degrees... Best I could do with what I had... I'll get all the good outta that sucker before I buy another.
Already trashed a tip on the bar and had to replace it..

rig up a bottle with a shut off valve to oil the tip ,here is mine,i run winter grade bar oil in it ,it flows better than reg bar oil View attachment 301266View attachment 301267

 

[Hedgerow]

The tip was on its way out already, but milling finished it off...
I would like to set up an oiler though..

 

[samdweezel05]

I use a ported 9010 w/36" bar and semi-chisel full comp chain. Alaskan mill... Just milled 27" slabs off a Hickory log.
I'll bet ripping chain would have helped in that endeavor...

My milling times in 32" elm did not change with a skip chain vs a standard full chisel.

 

[Skiroy56]

skiroy56

What flavor bar are y'all using?
I see GB, Stihl, Forrester....
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Laurence

 

[flashhole]

I'm new to chainsaw milling myself. I use a Husqvarna 394 (94cc). My mill is the 32" Granberg and I outfitted my saw with a 36" Stihl ES bar and ripping chain. I'm just getting into the bigger wood that will put all of my 30" mill to the test but one thing I intended to try is shorter bars with smaller diameter wood. Don't know if it will make a cleaner cut or not. My milled trees thus far have all been maple. The cuts are pretty clean but I get some torn fibers like one of the other posters mentioned.

 

[Trx250r180]

I'm new to chainsaw milling myself. I use a Husqvarna 394 (94cc). My mill is the 32" Granberg and I outfitted my saw with a 36" Stihl ES bar and ripping chain. I'm just getting into the bigger wood that will put all of my 30" mill to the test but one thing I intended to try is shorter bars with smaller diameter wood. Don't know if it will make a cleaner cut or not. My milled trees thus far have all been maple. The cuts are pretty clean but I get some torn fibers like one of the other posters mentioned.

what kind of chain are you using ? and are you putting wedges between the board and log as you go ? so the board doesn't drag on the upper side of bar chain

 

[flashhole]

Yes, generous and dutiful use of wedges during slabbing. I purchased my chain at the local saw shop (Power & Paddle on route 96), didn't ask about the manufacturer but it sure has held a good edge on the cutters.

 

[Trx250r180]

Yes, generous and dutiful use of wedges during slabbing. I purchased my chain at the local saw shop (Power & Paddle on route 96), didn't ask about the manufacturer but it sure has held a good edge on the cutters.

is it a ripping chain ? or reg chain ? ripping has a little narrower kerf ,and teeth ground 10 degrees instead of 30

 

[flashhole]

Yes, a ripping chain. Just as you described. They keep a roll of it at the local shop and make them up custom.

 

[ShaneLogs]

I would get an older Homelite or a big american muscle saw McCulloch to mill with. There all awesome saws!