Mtronics & Milling

[Ron660]

I've never owned a saw with mtronics but was considering the idea. I have a milling project planned this summer with several large cypress trees (using a 28" bar). When milling, I'm guessing, most will tune their carbs richer than normal. Since an mtronics saw's carb can't be adjusted, would a non-mtronics saw (like an 066 or a 395) be a better choice for milling and noodling?

 

[huskyboy]

I've never owned a saw with mtronics but was considering the idea. I have a milling project planned this summer with several large cypress trees (using a 28" bar). When milling, I'm guessing, most will tune their carbs richer than normal. Since an mtronics saw's carb can't be adjusted, would a non-mtronics saw (like an 066 or a 395) be a better choice for milling and noodling?

661 I’ve been using recently seems to do fine oiling with a 25” bar and the torque is very good. I’d imagine one would do fine milling with a 28” bar and max flo filter. If I were milling anything larger I’d go 395...better filter setup, oiler, wide powerband and cooler running outboard clutch make for a good milling platform. You can tune it rich for long milling cuts as well. I plan on picking up a chainsaw mill attachment to play around with sometime soon myself.

 

[sledneck22]

I was wondering if anyone has more time on the mill with an autotune or m-tronic saw (661)? Running the saw fat definitely helps with the longevity of the saw but without being able to tune, how are the 661c's holding up on the mill?

 

[thinair]

Iv done quite a bit of milling with a 661. Used 36 and 41” bars with good results. They have noticeably more torque than my 385 that I have done tons of milling with.

 

[sledneck22]

Iv done quite a bit of milling with a 661. Used 36 and 41” bars with good results. They have noticeably more torque than my 385 that I have done tons of milling with.

Out of curiosity, what are you running for mix ratio since you can't fatten up the saw? (661c)

Main reason I ask is because I have 462cm that I'm waffling over using to mill some smaller 8-12" pine logs into beams. Be a lighter and quicker than abusing the 2095 for those smaller pine logs.

 

[redline4]

Out of curiosity, what are you running for mix ratio since you can't fatten up the saw? (661c)

Main reason I ask is because I have 462cm that I'm waffling over using to mill some smaller 8-12" pine logs into beams. Be a lighter and quicker than abusing the 2095 for those smaller pine logs.

Your 462 would probably work just fine for that small of pine.
I used a wheezed out old 268xp to "mill" some 18" oak to make planks for a bench I build for my wife.
It wasn't fast, but it didn't blow up and it got the job done.

 

[kneedeepinsaws]

I have milled frozen pine with a 372 on a 28, nothing it can’t handle. Just take it slow.

 

[Ketchup]

A muffler mod would be cheap insurance for milling with any of the saws mentioned. Heat is the enemy.

 

[thinair]

Out of curiosity, what are you running for mix ratio since you can't fatten up the saw? (661c)

Main reason I ask is because I have 462cm that I'm waffling over using to mill some smaller 8-12" pine logs into beams. Be a lighter and quicker than abusing the 2095 for those smaller pine logs.

36:1 Motul 800

 

[sledneck22]

Gonna be a hard switch. The 2095 can slab this off in about 2 minutes.

 

[jcf86mod]

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Looks like you need a longer ladder

 

[BlackCoffin]

I’ve got years on my 661 milling, just mix a heavier oil ratio like 40:1 in your saw with good oil and you’ll be fine. Max flow and muff mod help as well.