Juliand
ArboristSite Lurker
Hey guys,
this is my first post here. I've found this is the best online resource for chainsaw info. Maybe you guys can help me out.
I was recently gifted an old stihl 031av (in the shop for repair, seems it should be running again soon). After that I was gifted a husqvarna 65L. I couldn't find parts so I was sold another old practica 65 (in running order) from my local dealer to swap the air filter (got it for 100 bucks) so now I have 2 running 65cc saws and an alaskan mill on the way.
For the most part i'll be milling cedar, maybe some Doug fir and a bit of arbutus and am looking for some info on bar size and best ripping chain. I currently have 2 20" bars and a 16". The majority of the logs ill be cutting are 16-18" but if I can use a longer bar, my options for logs opens up, especially since I'll be losing 4ish inches of bar with the mill.
What do you guys think? Can I pop a 24" or 32" on my saw? Should I go with a narrow kerf ripper? Low profile?
Also... if anyone knows where I can find a replacement air filter and back cover for the 65 without paying more than the part is worth in shipping to BC I would be forever grateful. Everything I find is out of stock or or $30+ for shipping on a 20$ part.
this is my first post here. I've found this is the best online resource for chainsaw info. Maybe you guys can help me out.
I was recently gifted an old stihl 031av (in the shop for repair, seems it should be running again soon). After that I was gifted a husqvarna 65L. I couldn't find parts so I was sold another old practica 65 (in running order) from my local dealer to swap the air filter (got it for 100 bucks) so now I have 2 running 65cc saws and an alaskan mill on the way.
For the most part i'll be milling cedar, maybe some Doug fir and a bit of arbutus and am looking for some info on bar size and best ripping chain. I currently have 2 20" bars and a 16". The majority of the logs ill be cutting are 16-18" but if I can use a longer bar, my options for logs opens up, especially since I'll be losing 4ish inches of bar with the mill.
What do you guys think? Can I pop a 24" or 32" on my saw? Should I go with a narrow kerf ripper? Low profile?
Also... if anyone knows where I can find a replacement air filter and back cover for the 65 without paying more than the part is worth in shipping to BC I would be forever grateful. Everything I find is out of stock or or $30+ for shipping on a 20$ part.
