Decided to mill a few more boards

peternap · February 08, 2008, 03:08:22 PM

I wanted to mill some 5' boards even though the 9010 wasn't here yet...so I did with my Dolmar.

Since Redover Farms has seen me, I thought I'd show what a gentle elderly man, looks like while milling. I am preparing for a game of shuffleboard after I finish.

Redoverfarm · February 08, 2008, 03:29:29 PM

Never seen this man before in my life.

What you doing Peter making that cradle after all?

February 08, 2008, 03:29:54 PM

I'd swear that was Glenn in all that gear, except he's just now starting to wear ear plugs on a regular basis... $:-\$

peternap · February 08, 2008, 03:40:30 PM

As a matter of fact Red, you inspired me and that's exactly what they're for. A couple of weeks in the solar kiln and I'll see if I remember howw to cut dovetails.

glenn kangiser · February 08, 2008, 04:58:10 PM

I think Sassy just said you were a handsome dude, Peter.

February 10, 2008, 09:03:05 AM

Ther is always someone ready to jump up and take some credit, huh Glenn?
What size is the Dolmar Peter (CC)? Do you like it?

peternap · February 10, 2008, 10:50:49 AM

The one I used is a 6400. I'm about to break in the 9010 today
This shows the 2 together.
The 6400 (64cc) has a 20 inch bar in the picture but I have a 24" for it.
the 0910 is 90 cc with a 32" bar and 10 degree ripping chain.

I'm almost at the point that I don't care if the Hud-Son ever comes in

desdawg · February 11, 2008, 08:32:50 AM

I had a little shipping problem with Hud-son. First they sent me the wrong item and it had to be picked up by UPS and then I had to wait for another round of shipping time lapse. But eventually I did get what I had ordered. Maybe not the sharpest knife in the drawer?
As for the Dolmar's, they look nice. 90cc will be much better for milling. 64cc is a tad small for that kind of work.

glenn kangiser · February 12, 2008, 01:53:11 AM

Hate to tell you this but I have been using chainsaws since I was about 13 and have never heard of a Dolmar.

February 12, 2008, 10:31:09 PM

Dolmar is about 80 years old and still kicking. They are a well respected brand name in the chainsaw industry.
http://www.dolmarusa.com/756.php

glenn kangiser · February 13, 2008, 12:06:10 AM

Interesting.

QuoteDolmar GmbH is the oldest manufacturer of portable gasoline chainsaws and is headquartered in Hamburg. The company founder, Emil Lerp, developed in 1927 the "type A" saw which weighed 125 lbs and required two men to operate. It was tested on Mount Dolmar in the Thüringer forest and the company took its name from the test site. In 1991 the company was acquired by Japanese tool manufacturer Makita.

Looks like they've been around but I don't think I have ever seen one in a saw shop around here.

desdawg · February 15, 2008, 09:52:02 PM

The two most popular good quality saws in these parts are Stihl and Husquavarna followed closely by Jonsered. None of those are American companies. Even your good old John Deere saws are made in Italy.

glenn kangiser · February 16, 2008, 12:36:04 AM

Mostly Stihl and Huskie here.

McCullough and Homelite went pretty well to crap.

desdawg · February 16, 2008, 09:06:00 AM

I think the "cream" of the inexpensive saws would be the Poulan Pro series. I have one that has worked pretty well. A little patient e-bay shopping could ring in a used Stihl or Husky at a reasonable price though. Sometimes pawn shops work pretty well too. Stihl only sells through dealers while Electrolux markets Huskys at places like Lowe's. Getting any service after the sale is tricky though going that route.

February 16, 2008, 10:42:30 AM

The Poulan Pro 38cc I picked up used works well. Compares favorably to the Husky when you factor in the difference in prices for new ones. And around here there are a few places to choose from for Poulan service.

glenn kangiser · February 16, 2008, 11:29:05 AM

I picked up a 30" 086? Stihl for $400 at a pawn shop. I think it was about an $800 saw.