What type of 36 Bar should I use for mill?

[Jay42]

I have been looking into getting a 36 bar and chain for an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill I just acquired and I was wondering if one gauge is better than the other.
I currently have a 24in 0.05 3/8 bar and the saw has a rim sprocket.
Thanks in advance your your comments.

 

[luckydozenfarm]

I have been looking into getting a 36 bar and chain for an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill I just acquired and I was wondering if one gauge is better than the other.
I currently have a 24in 0.05 3/8 bar and the saw has a rim sprocket.
Thanks in advance your your comments.

I use a 36" Stihl bar on mine...3/8" .063 gauge because I run an MS660.

 

[Jay42]

I use a 36" Stihl bar on mine...3/8" .063 gauge because I run an MS660.

Are you saying that the proper bar gauge is determined by the chainsaw?

 

[mtngun]

Are you saying that the proper bar gauge is determined by the chainsaw?

In part, yes.

You did not state what saw this is for.

If you are running a 120cc Stihl, all that is available is 0.063".

If you are running a 90cc Stihl, then you can find bars in either 0.050" or 0.063". I lean toward 0.050" because it gives you the option of converting to lo-pro if you ever become so inclined.

 

[flashhole]

I picked up a Stihl 36" bar .050 gage to use with my Husky 394 (had to elongate the slot and use the adapter). I hope to use my 30" Alaskan Mill for the first time tomorrow.

 

[Jay42]

I picked up a Stihl 36" bar .050 gage to use with my Husky 394 (had to elongate the slot and use the adapter). I hope to use my 30" Alaskan Mill for the first time tomorrow.

I ended up getting the same bar you got. Stihl 36" .050. Been so busy over the last month have not had time to test it out yet. Hope to have a chance this weekend.