3120 for milling? **Bought one!!**

[mmartone]

I'm watching some auctions for a large saw. As the title asks, only 13 minutes left 075/76 better or 3120 for milling?
I'm thinking 3120 just because of parts availability. Thanks

[mmartone]

Times up and I didnt bid.. waiting for a 3120

[mad murdock]

For me it would depend on the price.  I like to get the most cc's for the least $$ 

[jhellwig]

At leased with the 3120 it is a current model. So parts should be easier to get.

[Ianab]

If the price was the same, the 3120.

Slightly bigger, newer (still a current model for parts), and has the new goodies like better AV and a chain break. Better if you end up using it as a normal chainsaw sometimes.

But the 075 would still make a good milling saw if the price was right. Being older and without the modern safety features, it should be a lot cheaper.

Ian

[mmartone]

Well I have a 372xp with 32" bar so I hope I dont need a bigger saw. The 3120 should be 90% or more for milling. Thanks and I guess I'm still searching.

[AdkStihl]

You'd need to buy stock in Loctite if you ran an 075/076 for extended periods of time

[celliott]

You'd need to buy stock in Loctite if you ran an 075/076 for extended periods of time

:D
I've heard they are shakers, like to lose parts.
Got my eye on an 076 AV pro, guy wants way too much IMO, saws a bit rough. Maybe he will accept my lower offer, we'll see.
Been looking for a big saw for milling for awhile now.

[Ianab]

You'd need to buy stock in Loctite if you ran an 075/076 for extended periods of time

To reattach your arms?  :D

[mad murdock]

I have milled with my 075 and stock 404 cahin it came with.  It does vibrate, but I think alot of it has to do with the chain setup.  A rippping chain, properly sharpened, will dampen out a lot of the vibration.  most of the vibration i experience, even with the Husky while milling comes from my hand on the push bar on the Alaskan Mill.  Not so much from the saw back handle.  I use impact mechanics gloves, the kind made for use with an impact air wrench.  They have shock absorbing gel inserts in the palm and fingers, and they really cut down on vibration induced fatigue.  A nice accessory, especially if you are doing a lot of milling.  Vibration is worse on wider cuts. 

[mmartone]

Well I'm not looking for a saw anymore!  8) 8) 8) Bought a 3120 out of Texas this morning and its already on the way here for delivery wednesday. I told UPS to hold for pickup so I can go get it in the morning... Now I need a 60" bar for it, anybody? I found one on CL and there was a guy in front of me and he got it!%$^&* I talked to another guy this morning who has a solid tipped one, how will that be milling? Also said since its a solid tip I could used 404 or 3/8, is that true? He quoted me $70 per loop ripping chain, hows that sound?