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Log Deck - Value/Usefulness/Pricing?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 09:49:09 AM
Written by DanielW
Views: 230
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I'm not sure if this is the right place or an appropriate question to ask on here, but I figured if anyone could help me, the folks on here couldRead More

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Mechmaxx thoughts, feedback.

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 09:00:30 AM
Written by MJ_Woodworking
Views: 577
Greetings, new to the forum, did a search on Mechmaxx and got no results, so figured I'd ask.... Does anyone have any experience with Mechmaxx mills? It's what I have purchased, and haven't gotten set up yet. Currently working on getting the slab poured. Just hoping to see if anyone had...

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Self releasing snatch block

Posted in Forestry and Logging
December 16, 2024, 07:44:54 PM
Written by ironmule2004
Views: 751
Hello, Looking at making or purchasing a self releasing snatch block. If I have to put in in place and then go remove it after the log gets by it vs me putting a conventional snatch block in place then going to remove it just before the logs gets past it am I saving any steps? Especially wondering...

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Which cutting band really is best

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 15, 2024, 03:27:19 PM
Written by kkcomp
Views: 1132

I have seen many people, including myself, ask about band (blade) life. The question always seems to stem from an economic and value standpoint. The typical response is some for of I use Brand X or Y because based on that person's particular reasoning and situation which may be drastically different

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Timberking B20

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 15, 2024, 02:07:39 PM
Written by Wysefork
Views: 418
The saw carriage up and down electric motor has seen it's better days. I have checked solenoids and breaker all working. Test motor directly to battery nothing or hardly nothing. My question is would I be better off to replace motor or have electric motor shop repair. Any information much appreciated...

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