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    Any first hand experience with an Alaskan Sawmill? From what I have seen, they look reasonably simple. We have some large wind blown trees down and I hate to just watch them rot.
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    Got to have a big saw. I’ve never used one but I know a few that have and with enough saw they can be worthwhile
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    A ripping blade helps as well.

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    Big saw is a must. Your Rancher or Husky HD special won’t be worth a crap. It’s a lot of work too. Look and see if you can find someone with a Norwood type portable bandsaw unit.
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    ive wanted one awhile, Hadnt been able to justify that 1500 dollar stihl to run it though. If lumber prices stay this high for much longer I might can justify it. I wanted to build a swingset for my girls with 6x6's and id have 300 bucks just in 4 posts
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phone Man View Post
    ive wanted one awhile, Hadnt been able to justify that 1500 dollar stihl to run it though. If lumber prices stay this high for much longer I might can justify it. I wanted to build a swingset for my girls with 6x6's and id have 300 bucks just in 4 posts
    You don't think a stihl 461 or husky 372 would be big enough to work?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CUduckreeper View Post
    You don't think a stihl 461 or husky 372 would be big enough to work?
    They may, but a Husky 395 or most any 90cc-95cc saw will do a better job long term. Especially if running a longer bar.

    If milling small wood the 372 or 461 will work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CUduckreeper View Post
    You don't think a stihl 461 or husky 372 would be big enough to work?
    372 will work for smaller wood, 395 would be ideal
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