Farmertech, Hutzl or Holzafforma chainsaw mills...

[sawmikaze]

If I get serious about milling then yes. But if I get serious then a band mill would be really nice!

I have the HO pump parts for a 660 if you want em'

 

[PA Dan]

I have the HO pump parts for a 660 if you want em'

Sounds good buddy!

 

[MustangMike]

I should be using my 36" mill, with a 36" bar and the Flying Tiger 660 tomorrow on some large Red Oak.

I used a similar one with good success with a 24" bar on Hickory.

My comments on the video above:

1) I always use wedges, first in the end and when I'm almost done I put two in as close to the bar as possible, so when the saw breaks through the wood lifts the saw up (see saw action).

2) After you have a flat surface, you don't need the ladder or other guide. Just be careful that you are level when you start the chain into the wood.

 

[CapitaineHaddoc]

I just received the "36 2 days ago. Will try it as soon as I can, but the quality looks really good for the price.

 

[Wilhelm]

Check the HL Supply site. Bruce brought in thirty of the 36" mills, and they sold out quickly. He has more on the way.

I've seen them, and I know they're supposed to be restocked.
I am just browsing, looking for options.

Well if my experience is the norm then I would say they are reliable. I submitted some questions via their contact form and they got back to me quickly too. It's not like I paid with western union, but I do recall it was drop shipped direct from china and took a couple weeks to come.

Thanks for Your reply.
I have no problem with longer shipping, I've been purchasing stuff from eBay that took over a month to arrive.

At this point I am only playing with the thought of getting a CSM setup.
To be honest, I don't have the time to plank logs, nor am I interested in wood turning.
I'd most likely end up milling logs for others for free, not really a worthy cause to invest my hard earned money to make favors to others.

 

[Derf]

Huztl now has a 48" version that I didn't remember them having months ago.

 

[exSW]

Check the HL Supply site. Bruce brought in thirty of the 36" mills, and they sold out quickly. He has more on the way.

They show up yet?