Recent content by DaveInGA

Okay, this may be a bit late in the process, but if you were going to upgrade a 070 to an 090, who's cylinder kit (cylinder & piston/rings) would you use and why? Also, where can I get the rim sprocket setup to fit the larger 6 foot (?) 090 clutch? I'm guessing most any brand will do, but...

Does anyone have a parts list for a Stihl 090 and 070? I'm finding it's a real pain to find correct and parts I'm sure of for these engines. Thank you, Dave

Gotta love using off the shelf affordable items to make something that makes a job so much easier to control. I'm guessing your cost on that nice mill is much less than those monsters with the electric motors they show on outfits like April Wilkerson/youtube. Her setup had to have cost a...

Lehman, n That mill setup is sick. Can we get a pic from all angles to see how it's put together? On the vibration issue: This saw is only going to be used for milling. I'll likely get/build a 660 as well when they come back in stock and we have more time.

Thank you everyone for your input so far, though I must say I'm not yet deterred on having a go with the chinese clones. The basic equation is money invested vs. amount of use. Reading through the posts, I realize I should share a lot more information, but after doing some further research and...

Thank you for the offer, but I'm thinking if I buy a built one, I'd rather build it myself. I'm a do it yourself kinda guy.

Not a lot, it's going to be used when we have a hardwood tree or log to turn into lumber. My biggest concern is having enough torque to make this a less strenuous job, as some of the trees are fairly large.

Hi All, I'm Dave from Hoschton, GA. I'm an experienced woodworker and recently purchased a Granberg chainsaw mill with all the trimmings, including chainsaw oil luber and winch. My stepson will be running it for me. He owns a Stihl 066 in good running order he inherited from his Father, who...

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