New guy.

Herb Brooks · May 26, 2012, 12:16:50 PM

Hi ya'll I have been reading this forum for a while now and finally took the time to register. I have found a wealth of info on milling. Built a home made Alaskan type but find that to be a lot of work for the gain. So with the blessing of my Gal we are embarking on a band mill build. have most of the steel gathered, (mostly used) and a few other odds and ends. Time, patients, and persavierence will prevail. I will have some questions in the future just wanted to use this post as an intarduction, and to say thanks for all ya'll have taught me so far.
Herb 8)

SPD748 · May 26, 2012, 12:39:33 PM

Welcome to the forum! Good luck with your impending build. I, like you, have learned a TON from reading and using the search feature. Keep us informed as to your project and... oh yeah... PICTURES!

-lee

Chuck White · May 26, 2012, 12:40:36 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum Herb!

Great bunch of people here!

sandhills · May 26, 2012, 12:42:14 PM

Welcome to the forum Herb, good luck with the mill!

Herb Brooks · May 26, 2012, 12:48:52 PM

Thanks guys, I agree lots of good folks and info on here. I could sit and read all day but theres hay to be hauled. Got to get cracken on that. Like Arnold said, "I'll be back!"

beenthere · May 26, 2012, 02:10:15 PM

Welcome to the forum.
Will look forward to your return after the haying is done....... if it is ever done.

Burlkraft · May 26, 2012, 04:20:07 PM

Hey Herb...First welcome to the forum and second...You were one Hell of a hockey coach ;D

clww · May 26, 2012, 04:26:07 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Herb.

Bill Gaiche · May 26, 2012, 05:12:36 PM

Herb welcome. Good luck on the build. You can do it and it wont be long before you know it and you will be making sawdust. bg

customsawyer · May 26, 2012, 05:22:07 PM

Welcome to the forum.

Buck · May 26, 2012, 05:24:59 PM

Welcome Herb

bandmiller2 · May 26, 2012, 09:23:11 PM

Welcome Herb,"time, tide and hay waits for no man".Its of great value to look at several mills before you build yours,possibly help the owner mill, you'll get a better idea what you want. Frank C.

Magicman · May 26, 2012, 10:43:13 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Herb Brooks. It sounds like you have the correct, and also a very smart Gal.

colinofthewoods · May 27, 2012, 01:27:11 AM

I am always impressed when someone talks about building a mill. It is well beyond me. Good luck and keep us posted !

bandmiller2 · May 27, 2012, 07:21:55 AM

In my opinion if you have the tools and ability along with alot of the parts building yourself is practical.If you must buy everything let the manufacturer build it because you won't save much.Most homebuilt mills do not command high prices when sold.That was the disclamer now have at it. Frank C.