How much would it cost CSM?

[groundup]

Let's say I was going to buy a saw (new, most likely an 880 for about $1800) that would be ideal for milling cherry, walnut, oak etc. up to 36"

Along with that an Alaskan mill, 42 or 46" bar, (I already have a 32" bar), several loops of ripping chain and anything else I would need.

How much would it cost, including the saw. I think I could be good to go for under $2500.

 

[mad murdock]

Let's say I was going to buy a saw (new, most likely an 880 for about $1800) that would be ideal for milling cherry, walnut, oak etc. up to 36"

Along with that an Alaskan mill, 42 or 46" bar, (I already have a 32" bar), several loops of ripping chain and anything else I would need.

How much would it cost, including the saw. I think I could be good to go for under $2500.

The mill with bar and chains will run you 500-700, depending on how you go. The saw, I have no idea what it would cost for a new one. I would look for a good used 6 cu. in. saw, in any color. Always a better value with a used saw, IMO.

 

[groundup]

The mill with bar and chains will run you 500-700, depending on how you go. The saw, I have no idea what it would cost for a new one. I would look for a good used 6 cu. in. saw, in any color. Always a better value with a used saw, IMO.

Thanks that's what I am thinking price wise.

As far as saws go I'd rather buy new. Big saws near me are few and far between and most are not in great shape, and have been dogged out. I hate working on saws and don't want to invest $500 into a project that isn't ready to run all the time.

 

[andrewhanson]

Thanks that's what I am thinking price wise.

As far as saws go I'd rather buy new. Big saws near me are few and far between and most are not in great shape, and have been dogged out. I hate working on saws and don't want to invest $500 into a project that isn't ready to run all the time.

I would personally reccomend a used saw. Milling is hard on the saw and will shorten its lifespan. I recently got a husky 394 with 36 inch bar and chain for 300$ the grandberg mill was 150$ new on eBay. So all in all I'm into my mill about 500$ total.

 

[gemniii]

As far as saws go I'd rather buy new. Big saws near me are few and far between and most are not in great shape, and have been dogged out.

It's your money.

I don't know where you live in Maryland, but I live in Alexandria, Va.
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My last $450 spent on milling went to:
1 prime 088
1 Alaskan Mark III - 36"
1 32" Bar and a couple of chains
Scrench and chain files
2 boxes to carry the stuff in.
bought in Fairfax, Va off CL

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My first saw for milling is a JD CS62 I won here, so only paid for chains and my Alaskan Mark III, about $300

My second saw, a rebuilt MS660, I bought on ebay for $500, and got a 42" and 28" bar and chains for about $300.

So overall I've probably spent about $1800 on my 3 main milling saws, 2 Alaskan Mark III's and an assortment of bars and chains.

In my opinion my 088 is overkill until I get a 5' bar. My 660 w/DP muffler handles a pretty wide cut fine, I think it would handle a 36" milling cut.

 

[BobL]

When you buy a new saw what you are are in part paying for is a warranty.
Given that warranties are voided if the saw has been used for milling then this component of the price is basically wasted.

I was fortunate enough to pick up a never used 880 that was out of warranty for just under half RRP, which is an ideal type of buy for milling.

If you are half handy making your own alaskan is a doodle and you can save a heap by doing that. Plus if you are really handy you can make one that is better than any commercial mill.

 

[groundup]

It's your money.

I don't know where you live in Maryland, but I live in Alexandria, Va.

Mine last $450 spent on milling went to:
1 prime 088
1 Alaskan Mark III - 36"
1 32" Bar and a couple of chains
Scrench and chain files
2 boxes to carry the stuff in.
bought in Fairfax, Va off CL

View attachment 298648

My first saw for milling is a JD CS62 I won here, so only paid for chains and my Alaskan Mark III, about $300

My second saw, a rebuilt MS660, I bought on ebay for $500, and got a 42" and 28" bar and chains for about $300.

So overall I've probably spent about $1800 on my 3 main milling saws, 2 Alaskan Mark III's and an assortment of bars and chains.

In my opinion my 088 is overkill until I get a 5' bar. My 660 w/DP muffler handles a pretty wide cut fine, I think it would handle a 36" milling cut.

That's a lot of saw for that kind of money. I am rethinking possibly going used now. Just saw a used 3120 on CL for $400. Said it runs but has been well used.

I just worry about buying a saw that has been dogged out and will need a considerable amount of work to keep running.

 

[mad murdock]

Even if it needs repair still way less$$ than a new saw, plus like BobL said warranty will not be honored if th saw is used for milling anyways.

 

[groundup]

Even if it needs repair still way less$$ than a new saw, plus like BobL said warranty will not be honored if th saw is used for milling anyways.

Let's say it runs well for the time being, what should be done to it sight unseen?

Fuel lines, vac lines, filters? Or nothing

As I have implied I do not work on saws, but would be willing to do so, if it is simple enough.

 

[Yellowbeard]

I just did this.

I got a Stihl 075 and had it checked out by the shop, filters changed, etc. for about $300 including shipping (but I think I got pretty lucky on ebay with that one)

Granberg 24" mill New on ebay for $145 plus $20 shipping

Tsumura 25 inch bar on ebay for $52 plus $17 shipping

3 chains for that bar were $80

I also bought another 33" bar and 2 36" bars but bought them because I was having some bad CAD symptoms and they were pretty good deals.

So, all in for under $700 at this point even with the big bars.

Wow. I can't believe I've spent $700 and still haven't had time to mill anything yet. I have to get on that.

 

[BobL]

Let's say it runs well for the time being, what should be done to it sight unseen?

Fuel lines, vac lines, filters? Or nothing

As I have implied I do not work on saws, but would be willing to do so, if it is simple enough.

These are not complex machines - if it runs fine and there is nothing obvious visually I would just run it.

 

[john taliaferro]

I got a used 88 from here and had no problems with her Other than loud and heavy . I got a 66 with a 36 " ho made mill that gets run a lot cause iam lazy ,she will cut 27 " and is easey to handle . The post jack and the blue peavy ,come in handy . a small saw like a ms 260 will make a 1'' pocket in the end of a log, and thats enough for the tip of my jack to bite and lift the log to get a good slope to my rails . Make your self a bucket of stickers and some wedges .