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[LonestarStihl]

What is a good cc saw for milling-I know depends on wood--pretty hard on a saw.

I don't have my Alaskan mill yet but I've been doing lots of reading. Most don't suggest anything below the 90cc saws. Like the others say though you could probably get away with an 80cc if your doing small wood.

When you select your saw and bar size you have to account for the fact you will lose around 8 inches of bar length due to the mill. You are looking for a freight train now a bullet train. That's why I bought my 660...and the fact it's just cool. It isn't pulling the chain as fast as some other saws and it isn't stock made to win races. But you can bury the bar and it's screaming for more.

I have never run a 80cc saw but I'm sure they have los of power and are fun to run. You are just more limited to bar size and keeping in mind you lose that 8 inches of bar. Then if you wanted to go Stihl they don't make a current 80cc saw although I've heard talk they will be soon. So if you are using an older saw for milling think about he wear you are putting on that P&C and all the other parts and replacement on those parts.

Ok gotta drive to my assigned area.

 

[46 Poulan]

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I keep hearing this-starting to believe..

 

[farmer steve]

Not really sure, I will be interested to see how the 60cc 361 does. All I have for test mills is about a 10-12'' oak right now.

make sure your oiler is turned up to the max and check your air filter frequently.

 

[LonestarStihl]

I keep hearing this-starting to believe..

Because it's the truth. Everybody over here cursing over the Poulans they are working on that won't run right. I'm over here running Stihls having fun lol.

 

[46 Poulan]

Because it's the truth. Everybody over here cursing over the Poulans they are working on that won't run right. I'm over here running Stihls having fun lol.

some run right

 

[46 Poulan]

going hunting

 

[brandonstc6]

Because it's the truth. Everybody over here cursing over the Poulans they are working on that won't run right. I'm over here running Stihls having fun lol.

I've cursed at my share of stihls, lately a rebuilt 025, rebuilt ms460, 044, 038 magnum. All will not run, rebuilt carburetor or new it doesn't matter.
On another note, I have got to stop using 90wt gear oil as assembly lube.


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[Boomer 87]

Go to napa and get a tube of assembly grease i use it everyday

 

[brandonstc6]

What is a good cc saw for milling-I know depends on wood--pretty hard on a saw.

A Mcculloch super pro 125 or an alpina pro 120 would be perfect but finding one would be a problem.


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[brandonstc6]

Go to napa and get a tube of assembly grease i use it everyday

I need som. Every time I do a rebuild I get too much oil in the cylinder and it fouls out the plug.


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[LonestarStihl]

I've cursed at my share of stihls, lately a rebuilt 025, rebuilt ms460, 044, 038 magnum. All will not run, rebuilt carburetor or new it doesn't matter.
On another note, I have got to stop using 90wt gear oil as assembly lube.


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As always just going for another rise out of the Poulan junkies. And I get it every time

A Mcculloch super pro 125 or an alpina pro 120 would be perfect but finding one would be a problem.


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That would be awesome to mill with a beautiful old McCulloch!

 

[brandonstc6]

You guys don't ever talk about pioneer saws. Do y'all just never see any?


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[Boomer 87]

Love em thats basically what a poulan pro 655 is a pioneer p65. I have a super nice p41 pioneer, even have the owners manualfrom 1980

 

[brandonstc6]

I have several myself, a farmlite, a farmsaw, a 1074 and some unknown model that needs carburetor work


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[Boomer 87]

Actually to be honest ive never put the p41 in wood yet. Thats terrible

 

[LonestarStihl]

Actually to be honest ive never put the p41 in wood yet. Thats terrible

Sounds like you have something to do today

 

[LonestarStihl]

For all those who I keep harassing about Poulans I will add my list of saws. Because currently i realized my stash is a little Poulan heavy lol. It'll all be changing but still.

Stihl ms170
Stihl ms391
Stihl ms660 magnum

Husqvarna 450 Rancher

McCulloch mini Mac 6

Poulan 3400
Poulan 2300
Poulan 68 bow saw
Poulan p3416

Butttt all the Poulans will be going to Kensie soon and I will have a John Deere 40v and a couple Stihl 041's soon then the balance will be restored

 

[Kensie1988]

You guys don't ever talk about pioneer saws. Do y'all just never see any?


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I love pioneer, I want a P-41 or higher, but they are so spendy unless you happen across one like this guy ---> @Boomer 87

 

[Boomer 87]

Lol wwwwhhhaaaattttt?????

 

[Boomer 87]

Sounds like you have something to do today

But if i run it it will get all dirty lol