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[Lnk]

So I have this large oak tree that fell on my back field. I have cut up the top of the tree for firewood. The trunk is about 17' x 34", and have no way to move it without dragging it through my back field. I was wanting to Mill into slabs for future projects, dining tables for the kids, etc. So I have been looking for a large saw that can handle it. That rabbit hole has me thinking about making a mill to cut up this tree where it is.

My current saws are a Stihl 029, a shindaiwa 488, and a wild thang! I know, it just won't die! The Stihl becomes gutless once it heats up, not the vent or carb or filter. The compression is about 135 psi. I just ordered an 039 PC rebuild kit from hlsupply, and some dirko HT from ebay. The Shinny is great. The wild thing is disgustingly reliable, it annoys me that it runs so well.

My question is, will the 039 have more oompf than the 488? What do I do about the large oak? I keep going in circles.

Thanks

 

[Czed]

So I have this large oak tree that fell on my back field. I have cut up the top of the tree for firewood. The trunk is about 17' x 34", and have no way to move it without dragging it through my back field. I was wanting to Mill into slabs for future projects, dining tables for the kids, etc. So I have been looking for a large saw that can handle it. That rabbit hole has me thinking about making a mill to cut up this tree where it is.

My current saws are a Stihl 029, a shindaiwa 488, and a wild thang! I know, it just won't die! The Stihl becomes gutless once it heats up, not the vent or carb or filter. The compression is about 135 psi. I just ordered an 039 PC rebuild kit from hlsupply, and some dirko HT from ebay. The Shinny is great. The wild thing is disgustingly reliable, it annoys me that it runs so well.

My question is, will the 039 have more oompf than the 488? What do I do about the large oak? I keep going in circles.

Thanks

Not enough for what you wanting
Imho
Try to find a used large bore saw
Whatever brand you like.

 

[Lee H]

If your looking to mill that 34 inch piece of oak the first thing you need to do is shelf the saws you
have and get a much bigger saw with some torque.

 

[davidwyby]

There are a couple 2094s for sale here. Milling saws.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

I've milled a good bit of chestnut and white oak , although I generally prefer the 039 step up for the 029 that log is gonna spank that saw.
A 76cc and above is required for that type of wood. 660, 880,070,090,394xp,395xp,3120, or an old 100cc saw should do. If your pretty handy a gear drive whatever is nice for milling also.

 

[Lnk]

I've milled a good bit of chestnut and white oak , although I generally prefer the 039 step up for the 029 that log is gonna spank that saw.
A 76cc and above is required for that type of wood. 660, 880,070,090,394xp,395xp,3120, or an old 100cc saw should do. If your pretty handy a gear drive whatever is nice for milling also.

By gear drive, are you talking a bar mill, or is there a gear drive saw? I was not planning to use my current saws for this tree. I asked the guy about the 2094, waiting to hear back.

 

[hseII]

By gear drive, are you talking a bar mill, or is there a gear drive saw? I was not planning to use my current saws for this tree. I asked the guy about the 2094, waiting to hear back.

The 2094 is going to be the best option as long as it cleans up & you are mechanically inclined.

Gear Drive saws are old, old, & slow, slow.

Parts availability is going to be a major challenge with the Gear Drives.

2094/95 or 395 Hushee will be a much better option.


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[Lee H]

You can get a running Stihl 075 or 076 for reasonable money, They mill very well. Not quite as fast as a 2094, 395, Etc.
but will get the job done.

 

[davidwyby]

I think I’d say 395 size if you want versatility down the road. Will pull 42” and not too big n heavy.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

If parts availability is a concern for you then the 395 ,660 are good choices.
Yes there are chainsaws with a gear reduction clutch, homelite had them for a long time and honestly they very rarely wear out so parts aren't really a concern because everything is metal.

 

[Mastermind]

A deep dive into the rabbit hole is what you are considering. If you have a place to dry stack some lumber, and can get a supply of logs, then dive in.....but just to mill up one log?

 

[Lnk]

A deep dive into the rabbit hole is what you are considering. If you have a place to dry stack some lumber, and can get a supply of logs, then dive in.....but just to mill up one log?

I have a pretty big building I can stack some lumber in, the one oak log has got me looking at all the trees on my property. I have some 20-26" pines I was going to remove as they are closer to the house than I would like and block my view of the back fields. This rabbit hole is deep, and I am treading carefully. I am starting to feel like I am coming down with CAD, which may complement my GAS, (gravely acquisition syndrome). I do not see myself milling constantly, but when an opportunity for some quality lumber presents itself.

I was toying with the band saw mill idea also, but even if I were to make my own, I would be stuck with storing it. Which would find itself in the back of the building eventually. Saws don't take up as much room,(until you have 50 of them), which I am not "planning" to have. I am leaning towards a 90+ cc saw as of right now. You know how rabbit holes are though.

Thanks,
Larry

Looks like you are over near Jamestown. I get out there occasionally for work. Maybe you know Tim and Rhonda?

 

[stretch5881]

I'm lucky. I have 2 friends with portable band mills that I work on the engines for them. I take care of them, they take care of me. This circle is great.

 

[Stump Shot]

I have a pretty big building I can stack some lumber in, the one oak log has got me looking at all the trees on my property. I have some 20-26" pines I was going to remove as they are closer to the house than I would like and block my view of the back fields. This rabbit hole is deep, and I am treading carefully. I am starting to feel like I am coming down with CAD, which may complement my GAS, (gravely acquisition syndrome). I do not see myself milling constantly, but when an opportunity for some quality lumber presents itself.

I was toying with the band saw mill idea also, but even if I were to make my own, I would be stuck with storing it. Which would find itself in the back of the building eventually. Saws don't take up as much room,(until you have 50 of them), which I am not "planning" to have. I am leaning towards a 90+ cc saw as of right now. You know how rabbit holes are though.

Thanks,
Larry

Looks like you are over near Jamestown. I get out there occasionally for work. Maybe you know Tim and Rhonda?

I never planned on fifty saws either, milling was the gateway drug to cad for me, which lead to saw repair and porting saws and wanting to "collect" every one I see. I started with a 36" Granberg and a 281xp Husqvarna, then added a 272xp and a mini mill to do edging so I didn't have to roll the log any. I traded some welding work for the saws for a land clearing company. They had some older ones that weren't in use any longer and that was my in for a pro saw. I will say one thing, I would highly recommend going with a real Granberg mill and not a cheap Chinese knock off of the Alaskan as the folks at Granberg will help you with any needs you may have besides backing up what they sold. That and see what a pro end user in your area might have for an older saw to get you started.
There are also several "mills" out there that you clamp your saw into and push down a track as an option otherwise about the absolute cheapest intro band mill I can think of would probably have to go to Harbor Freight. Careful though, once you go band mill, there's no turning back, find a Wood Mizer dealer in your area to have band mill blades sharpened.
Good luck!

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

A good 075 / 076 super is ideal here. Don’t attempt it with the current saws you have it’s a waste of time.

 

[Mastermind]

Maybe you know Tim and Rhonda?

I do not. I actually live about 20 miles south of Jamestown.