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General Forestry => General Board => Topic started by: BBK on August 04, 2005, 06:58:55 AM

Title: Hello Im New
Post by: BBK on August 04, 2005, 06:58:55 AM
Hello people. Just joined your forum. I am a farmer in Southern Maryland and we have had a circular mill working here since the 1930's. Its nice to have access to people who share the same interests.

Here's my first question. I need a new saw, (the one I have is a Hoe grandad bought right after WW2), and am looking at BH Payne, Pacific Hoe and Simonds. Anybody running a Payne saw. The other two mfrs I know of but I have no info on Payne.

Thanks
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: moosehunter on August 04, 2005, 07:02:43 AM
Welcome BBK!
Can't help with a circle saw question, but a new voice is always welcome!
mh
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: gary on August 04, 2005, 08:05:04 AM
   smiley_clapping Welcome BBk! no help here either. You will probably have to wait till after the pig roast for answer to your questions.
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Roxie on August 04, 2005, 08:20:05 AM
Hi BBK!  Just wanted to welcome you to the Forum.  Some of the nicest folks on the planet hang out here! 
Looking forward to gettin to know ya!   :)
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Fla._Deadheader on August 04, 2005, 08:30:27 AM

Welcome BBK.  8)

  There are several Members that have larger Circle Mills. We also have a Member from Menominee Saw . His handle is "Peach". He's a factory Saw Doc.

  Do a search in the archives for New Saw Blade. Someone here bought one not too long ago.  Good Luck
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Jeff on August 04, 2005, 08:41:54 AM
Welcome BBK, to the left you will see one of our sponsors, Menominee Saw. Give them a call and ask to talk to Peach. Tell him you are a Forestry Forum member and then proceed to pick his brain. Peach has hammered and repaired over 23,000 circle blades in has years as a saw filer/ Doctor. Hes your answer man.  :)
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: thedeeredude on August 04, 2005, 10:23:32 AM
Welcome to the forum  BBK,
   you'll definately enjoy it here 8)
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Part_Timer on August 04, 2005, 10:38:24 AM
Welcome to the forum.  I think Unclebuck runs a circle mill might ask him
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: tnlogger on August 04, 2005, 10:52:06 AM
welcom to the forum BBK your in the right place now. and dont forget we love pictures
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: rbjones03 on August 04, 2005, 11:16:33 AM
Howdy. Glad you decided to join us. :) :)
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Dan_Shade on August 04, 2005, 11:16:51 AM
howdy, neigbor :)
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: fstedy on August 04, 2005, 12:06:51 PM
                                   WELCOME
                                           smiley_biggrin01

Howdy Neighbor I'll second that. Its great to have another member close by. Don't forget to plant your tree so we know just where yer at on da map.
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Ron Wenrich on August 04, 2005, 12:46:32 PM
Welcome to the Forum.  I'm running a Payne.  I've had Simonds, Hoe and Payne.  I had some problems with the Hoe, but they were resolved. 

For the price, the Payne is a good buy.  I haven't had any problems with the Payne, and it seems to be well made, for the most part.  I did have one that cracked, but you can get that with any manufacturer, according to my saw doc.  I think the difference is about $400. 

I used to run an F pattern, 54", 50 tooth 7-8 guage saw.  But, I've changed over to a B pattern, 46 tooth, 6-8 guage saw.  It is much stiffer, and has a gullet capacity about 1 1/2 times that of the F pattern.  The stiffer saw works better in the dense hardwoods.  I can saw hickory at the same rate as oak without saw flex.

Just up the road from you in PA. 
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Jodi on August 04, 2005, 12:54:15 PM
Welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: BBK on August 04, 2005, 01:14:11 PM
Well gosh darn fellas, Y'all sure make a feller feel welcome.

Thanks for the info too.
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: ronwood on August 04, 2005, 04:40:40 PM
BBK

Welcome to the forum. Sorry that I can't help. I run a bandsaw.
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: CHARLIE on August 04, 2005, 04:41:57 PM
Welcome to the forum BBK.  8)
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Pete J on August 04, 2005, 08:00:57 PM
I'll add my welcome too.  Start adding up those posts!
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: DanG on August 04, 2005, 09:32:22 PM
Welcome BBK!  Stick around and jaw with us for a spell.  You'll find that the folks here are friendly and helpful, and you just might be able to answer a question or two yourself.  Some of us have just moved in for the long haul. ;D
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: maple flats on August 04, 2005, 09:47:17 PM
Welcom aboard. Sorry, can't help you on the question. What type of farmer are you?  I grow blueberries and produce maple syrup besides having a swing blade peterson circle mill, and do many other things. You'll enjoy it here. These are real folks.
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: BBK on August 05, 2005, 06:30:33 AM
Hello Maple Flats,

We run a cash grain operation, Corn Soybeans and Wheat. We plant about 2200 acres, most of it rented. The home farm has a large forrested area we utilize for timber sales and supplying my mill.
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Weekend_Sawyer on August 05, 2005, 07:27:35 AM

Hey there BBK,

I am, well, live in Laurel, Md. I am currently on the road to the FF picnic.
I run a bandsawmill and my brother is VERY SLOWLY rebuilding an old Frick circle mill.

What sort of a Red tractor is that I see there, I just sold a 560 and have a couple of letter series Farmalls.

Welcome abord. Lots of great folks and an increadible amount of information here!

Jon
Title: Re: Hello Im New
Post by: Fraxinus on August 05, 2005, 08:04:32 AM
Welcome from the mountains of New Hampshire.  Love those red tractors!  Right now I have 2 of them: a '48 M and a '41 A.
I work as a utility forester but come from a farming and logging background.  My family has a Lane #1 mill powered by a Case LAE.  Antique all the way! :D :D  Spend more time tinkering than running.  We just have it for our own use.  No custom sawing.
I worked in a band mill back in the '70s and '80s, as a filer, sawyer and supervisor.
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