SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
SolarAndWood said:I only use the 95 for the big stuff now anyway. It sounds like it is a reasonable replacement as opposed to addition? Thinking I should be able to get 6 or 7 for the 95 with 24 and 60 inch bars?
SolarAndWood said:lol, going to have to start calling you the pied piper. You have better rationalization skills than I do. Seems like this is the right move if I go the chainsaw mill route which is where I am leaning. Sounds like the 95 is going to be a bit small and the cheap bandsaw mills I have seen going by are pretty beat when you look at them.
SolarAndWood said:How much is it worth? Says it is a year old and lightly used.
SolarAndWood said:I am pretty sure it will pay for itself milling Zap. But I tend to think long and hard before plinkin down that much cash unless it is an in my face good deal. We'll see.
SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
fabsroman said:SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
I bought the 261 and 660 and would hate to have to use the 660 all day. In fact, I have not had to fire up the 660 yet. The 660 is a lot heavier than the 261 and the 880 is even heavier than the 660, and I think by a couple of pounds. I only have a 25" bar on the 660. I cannot imagine using the 660 for 12" logs or limbing a tree. I can hardly imagine using it for 18" logs. Logs would have to get to around 24" before I break out the 660.
In summary, I think you need more than a single saw when you are running something like the 460, 660, and especially the 880. However, I am 5' 9" and 150 pounds. I am in shape and pretty strong for my size, but some of you big guys that are in shape might be able to handle these larger saws all day long. Me, I just want them for the really big stuff.
smokinjay said:fabsroman said:SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
I bought the 261 and 660 and would hate to have to use the 660 all day. In fact, I have not had to fire up the 660 yet. The 660 is a lot heavier than the 261 and the 880 is even heavier than the 660, and I think by a couple of pounds. I only have a 25" bar on the 660. I cannot imagine using the 660 for 12" logs or limbing a tree. I can hardly imagine using it for 18" logs. Logs would have to get to around 24" before I break out the 660.
In summary, I think you need more than a single saw when you are running something like the 460, 660, and especially the 880. However, I am 5' 9" and 150 pounds. I am in shape and pretty strong for my size, but some of you big guys that are in shape might be able to handle these larger saws all day long. Me, I just want them for the really big stuff.
This would be used for milling. My gf can run the 880 for hours...lol Your really not holding weight other than starting your next run.
lukem said:smokinjay said:fabsroman said:SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
I bought the 261 and 660 and would hate to have to use the 660 all day. In fact, I have not had to fire up the 660 yet. The 660 is a lot heavier than the 261 and the 880 is even heavier than the 660, and I think by a couple of pounds. I only have a 25" bar on the 660. I cannot imagine using the 660 for 12" logs or limbing a tree. I can hardly imagine using it for 18" logs. Logs would have to get to around 24" before I break out the 660.
In summary, I think you need more than a single saw when you are running something like the 460, 660, and especially the 880. However, I am 5' 9" and 150 pounds. I am in shape and pretty strong for my size, but some of you big guys that are in shape might be able to handle these larger saws all day long. Me, I just want them for the really big stuff.
This would be used for milling. My gf can run the 880 for hours...lol Your really not holding weight other than starting your next run.
Yep, cutting is the easy part. Its all the stuff in between that sucks with a heavy saw.
smokinjay said:fabsroman said:SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
I bought the 261 and 660 and would hate to have to use the 660 all day. In fact, I have not had to fire up the 660 yet. The 660 is a lot heavier than the 261 and the 880 is even heavier than the 660, and I think by a couple of pounds. I only have a 25" bar on the 660. I cannot imagine using the 660 for 12" logs or limbing a tree. I can hardly imagine using it for 18" logs. Logs would have to get to around 24" before I break out the 660.
In summary, I think you need more than a single saw when you are running something like the 460, 660, and especially the 880. However, I am 5' 9" and 150 pounds. I am in shape and pretty strong for my size, but some of you big guys that are in shape might be able to handle these larger saws all day long. Me, I just want them for the really big stuff.
This would be used for milling. My gf can run the 880 for hours...lol Your really not holding weight other than starting your next run.
fabsroman said:smokinjay said:fabsroman said:SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
I bought the 261 and 660 and would hate to have to use the 660 all day. In fact, I have not had to fire up the 660 yet. The 660 is a lot heavier than the 261 and the 880 is even heavier than the 660, and I think by a couple of pounds. I only have a 25" bar on the 660. I cannot imagine using the 660 for 12" logs or limbing a tree. I can hardly imagine using it for 18" logs. Logs would have to get to around 24" before I break out the 660.
In summary, I think you need more than a single saw when you are running something like the 460, 660, and especially the 880. However, I am 5' 9" and 150 pounds. I am in shape and pretty strong for my size, but some of you big guys that are in shape might be able to handle these larger saws all day long. Me, I just want them for the really big stuff.
This would be used for milling. My gf can run the 880 for hours...lol Your really not holding weight other than starting your next run.
I didn't know the OP was talking about using the saw for milling. He mentioned getting rid of a 391, and replacing it with this. Didn't know he was using the 391 for milling. I could try milling with my 660, but I just don't think that is up my alley unless I really get into wood working and start making some furnitre. A lot of things have to happen before that will happen though (e.g., addition on the house with a 40x40 workshop, purchase of wood working equipment). I'll still have the 660, so that will always be an option down the road.
I am assuming that your gf runs the 880 on a mill and not actually bucking wood. My wife won't even touch my saws. Then again, I try to stay away from her pots and pans.
smokinjay said:I dont think he can handle one!
fabsroman said:SolarAndWood said:I assume I would get rid of the 95 if I went this route? Or is it too big of a jump between the 371 and the 880?
I bought the 261 and 660 and would hate to have to use the 660 all day. In fact, I have not had to fire up the 660 yet. The 660 is a lot heavier than the 261 and the 880 is even heavier than the 660, and I think by a couple of pounds. I only have a 25" bar on the 660. I cannot imagine using the 660 for 12" logs or limbing a tree. I can hardly imagine using it for 18" logs. Logs would have to get to around 24" before I break out the 660.
In summary, I think you need more than a single saw when you are running something like the 460, 660, and especially the 880. However, I am 5' 9" and 150 pounds. I am in shape and pretty strong for my size, but some of you big guys that are in shape might be able to handle these larger saws all day long. Me, I just want them for the really big stuff.
fabsroman said:My wife won't even touch my saws. Then again, I try to stay away from her pots and pans.
SolarAndWood said:smokinjay said:I dont think he can handle one!
Damn dude, now I know how Zap felt when someone was questioning the size of his wood...whats up with that?
smokinjay said:If you look at the you tube its the gf running it with pink carharts... :lol:
SolarAndWood said:smokinjay said:If you look at the you tube its the gf running it with pink carharts... :lol:
You are a lucky man Jay, don't screw up.
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