I was wondering if anybody with EXPERIENCE using a chainsaw for slabbing logs could recommend a saw and bar/chain combo that would handle up to 30" logs. Also a recommendation for 20" and less logs. Thanks guys/gals

Logosol Timber Jig. Different sort of setup from a true Alaskan sawmill but is very easy to use and cheap. You can also run a lot smaller saw because you don't need anything attached to the end of the bar like an alsakan. I have slabbed and worked 24" logs with my stihl 361 and only a 14" narrow kerf bar. A lot less wood loss to the saw and a lot less saw needed to cut. With an 18" bar you could easily handle a 30" log no issue. The trick to milling with a saw is the chain. Use a ripping chain and if you can run a narrow kerf bar use it. Get it sharp and keep it sharp. Change chains often and let them cool down before re-using them. Make sure if your saw has an adjustable oiler you have it maxed out as you cant use enough oil either. Clean logs is also a plus if you can help it. A little dirt will destroy a ripping chain in no time.

Is this it dude055?
www.ebay.com/itm/Logosol-Portable-Sawmill-Kit/202793740423?hash=item2f3772e887:g:5DIAAOSwHB5dmQd7

You want ripping chain: https://www.baileysonline.com/chainsaws/chainsaw-chain/ripping-milling-chainsaw-chain.html

Like the difference between using a crosscut handsaw and a rip saw.

Good source here too They have an outlet near me but order online.
cutters choice

I know Tomcat on here owns one. May want to PM him

I run a Stihl 661 with a 36" bar in my Alaskan Mill and in oak it is on the limit at what I can slab.

Thanks guys. I'll look into that logosol

I’ve just got started milling posts and boards with an Alaskan and a MS 660 mag, and so far have gotten by with semi chiseled skip chain cut at about 20* . Has anyone here compared the full chisel chain with semi chisel chain ? Can’t complain about what I’ve been using ( accept for the short bar 25” ) but would like to hear if their is a big difference. Sorry for butting in bonehead but this is a great topic. Wish I had more answers for you than questions but I’m just getting started myself.

ttt please !

Experienced firewood cutters like semi. It takes more abuse, dirt etc.
Exp fallers like full, it may cut faster but looses its edge quicker. The loggers I know file often.
Exp rippers use rip chain.
These are generally speaking, many different kinds/types of chain.

I use semi and full depending on how clean the wood is.

You can read until your eyes hurt at outdoor power equipment and arboristsite
forums.

I run semi chisel every day for felling and or bucking because of its durability, I would not run full chisel chain doing what I do . That being said I’ve only just begun running the mill . I’ve probably watched a few dozen comparison videos of 10* verses 20* verses ripping chain . Mostly what I’ve seen is a few seconds difference between each , with ripping chain being the fastest. I guess my biggest question is , what do most guys prefer making rip chain out of chisel or semi chisel chain ?

My ripping chains are semis and they are 10 degree. I have been considering getting a carbide chain just to see how it would last. Now though living where i live i don't think i will be doing much milling for a while lol. Kinda short on trees in this neck of the woods.

Logosol it is

I'm a 25" guy I guess. Don't see many 30" ones. Also this video is done on white spruce which that and paper birch is all we have up here, and so oak etc would take a lot more time on cuts and need more power probably. Might pick up a hint or two from this however:
https://youtu.be/9w04ppZdfZA?t=2