Milling Basics

[XP_Slinger]

Been thinking about milling since I got my bar yesterday and a question came to mind. What size rim do y’all prefer with a 36” bar? 7 or 8? My 394 has an 8 pin on it now and I’m wondering if gearing down for torque will be beneficial to the saw in the milling environment.

 

[Lone Wolf]

Been thinking about milling since I got my bar yesterday and a question came to mind. What size rim do y’all prefer with a 36” bar? 7 or 8? My 394 has an 8 pin on it now and I’m wondering if gearing down for torque will be beneficial to the saw in the milling environment.

Sure it would help to gear it down milling is rough on everything.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Sure it would help to gear it down milling is rough on everything.

I thought it was kind of a dumb question...LOL! Just flat out makes sense to help the saw stay in its power without lugging so much.

 

[heritageguy20051]

Running the shortest bar possible helps too. I don't bother swapping rims but the extra torque sure wouldn't be a bad thing. I'm just lazy that way.

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[XP_Slinger]

Running the shortest bar possible helps too. I don't bother swapping rims but the extra torque sure wouldn't be a bad thing. I'm just lazy that way.

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I hear ya on not going overboard with the bar length. The 36” will be used for a couple big ash, after that it may just be a wall hanger for a while. Need to get my 28” for more options and it will also be my everyday use bar on the 394.

 

[Lone Wolf]

I thought it was kind of a dumb question...LOL! Just flat out makes sense to help the saw stay in its power without lugging so much.

Not to mention the chain gets dull fast milling.

 

[Lone Wolf]

I hear ya on not going overboard with the bar length. The 36” will be used for a couple big ash, after that it may just be a wall hanger for a while. Need to get my 28” for more options and it will also be my everyday use bar on the 394.

Pics to be posted after I hope.

 

[Wolverine]

Been thinking about milling since I got my bar yesterday and a question came to mind. What size rim do y’all prefer with a 36” bar? 7 or 8? My 394 has an 8 pin on it now and I’m wondering if gearing down for torque will be beneficial to the saw in the milling environment.

I used an 8 for this maple and apple. When I stepped up to bigger wood, I went with the 7. With either rim, the saw seemed to be happy around 9k on the tach. That was a 37" (I think it was a 119dl chain) bar.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Pics to be posted after I hope.

Of course

 

[Lone Wolf]

I used an 8 for this maple and apple. When I stepped up to bigger wood, I went with the 7. With either rim, the saw seemed to be happy around 9k on the tach. That was a 37" (I think it was a 119dl chain) bar.

What are you going to make out of that Apple ?

 

[Wolverine]

No plans yet. Should be dry this spring.

 

[Lone Wolf]

No plans yet. Should be dry this spring.

I think a year per inch of thickness or more.

 

[Lightning Performance]

I think a year per inch of thickness or more.

Depends on wind really. More wind faster dry. Call me about getting that poolon done today. Im home now with time on hand. @Lone Wolf

My awesome wife got me my milling bar for Christmas ! And she got it from @fordf150 ,
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Is she free this weekend? A bar like that makes the wife very very desirable. Dinner drinks...

 

[heritageguy20051]

Depends on wind really. More wind faster dry. Call me about getting that poolon done today. Im home now with time on hand. @Lone Wolf



Is she free this weekend? A bar like that makes the wife very very desirable. Dinner drinks...

Think about it. If she WAS free, would YOU let her get away?? Lol

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[Wolverine]

Depends on wind really.

Yep, lots of factors.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Think about it. If she WAS free, would YOU let her get away?? Lol

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Beat me too it brother! Lol! Even if she was “free” you’d be dealing with 240lbs of well armed resistance. Lol! I’m a pretty lucky guy for sure, and I know it

 

[Lightning Performance]

Armed resistance? We can all be friends, right... big gulp... buddieeee lol.

 

[heritageguy20051]

Armed resistance? We can all be friends, right... big gulp... buddieeee lol.

You may have to buy XP a new bar to smooth this over.

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[XP_Slinger]

Armed resistance? We can all be friends, right... big gulp... buddieeee lol.

Lol! We’re good, slap hands. Ha ha ha! She’s armed too

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

I used an 8 for this maple and apple. When I stepped up to bigger wood, I went with the 7. With either rim, the saw seemed to be happy around 9k on the tach. That was a 37" (I think it was a 119dl chain) bar.

That Apple is beautiful!