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Title: THE LAWG DAWG LT40 WIDE LASERMILL! (Lots of pictures)
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 19, 2017, 10:11:40 PM
 

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Even got it crammed in the LT15 shed :D...this things a beast, ready to put some hours on her!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: brianb88 on December 19, 2017, 10:14:49 PM
that's impressive!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: YellowHammer on December 19, 2017, 10:35:46 PM
Don't that purdy! 
(That's Southern for "Isn't that an impressive machine!")
Congratulations!



Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Magicman on December 19, 2017, 10:36:23 PM
That is truly a thing of beauty.  A Big Orange Congratulations to You.   8)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: starmac on December 19, 2017, 11:03:34 PM
Are you doing the happy dance yet.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: dbroswoods on December 19, 2017, 11:06:09 PM
Had mine since August they are a great machine. Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: highleadtimber16 on December 20, 2017, 01:49:14 AM
Wow I forgot how shiny mine used to be! Congratulations  8) I will suggest that you may want to buy the stainless steel sleeves that go over the backstops, to prevent rust marks on your cants. :) Have fun!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Crossroads on December 20, 2017, 05:18:40 AM
Congratulations! I picked mine up in October and have about 50 hours on it now. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. What ch engine did you get? I ended up with the 26hp.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 20, 2017, 05:26:18 AM
Quote from: Crossroads on December 20, 2017, 05:18:40 AM
Congratulations! I picked mine up in October and have about 50 hours on it now. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. What ch engine did you get? I ended up with the 26hp.

I got the 38hp fuel injection kohler,  sounds like my harley engine  sitting up there! 



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:D
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: thecfarm on December 20, 2017, 06:19:20 AM
WHY!!!!  If it comes up missing check a place in NH.   :D
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Farm29 on December 20, 2017, 07:41:55 AM
Holy smokes that looks nice I thought my used 96 lt40 looked good when I got her good work congrats
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: samandothers on December 20, 2017, 08:00:58 AM
Nice!

From Joe and Tyler in Albemarle? Got saw dust on it yet? The mill not the Harley!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Ga Mtn Man on December 20, 2017, 08:08:49 AM
Man that's nice!  Money well spent on those FAOs. 
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 20, 2017, 08:22:31 AM
 

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NOT sure my LT15 blower going to keep up with the 40 wide 38 hp running turbo 7ยบ..  8)

Quote from: samandothers on December 20, 2017, 08:00:58 AM
Nice!

From Joe and Tyler in Albemarle? Got saw dust on it yet? The mill not the Harley!

Yep picked it up yesterday!  Smooth transition
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Bogue Chitto on December 20, 2017, 08:52:56 AM
Happy sawing, and good luck with the mill.  Its a good one.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Southside on December 20, 2017, 09:21:29 AM
Congratulations - that sure is a good looking machine.  How long before you decide to shorten the backstops on this one?  :D
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: tawilson on December 20, 2017, 09:32:36 AM
Congrats. Got the.same mill in June and love it.
Correction, mine is a 35 hp. Doubt I would notice the difference.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: E-Tex on December 20, 2017, 11:46:24 AM
Lawg Dawg....congratez on the new mill, very nice!

what blower do you have for your sawdust chute?  could you post pics?

thanks
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Bogue Chitto on December 20, 2017, 11:51:37 AM
Quote from: E-Tex on December 20, 2017, 11:46:24 AM
Lawg Dawg....congratez on the new mill, very nice!

what blower do you have for your sawdust chute?  could you post pics?

thanks
I would like to see that.  Yours looks like a jet.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 20, 2017, 01:26:00 PM
 

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Such a beautiful sight at 6am, and by the way, I don't walk out the door of my house before daylight unless I got my PIECE! You never know who or what is hiding in the bushes  :D
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Resonator on December 20, 2017, 02:24:23 PM
Don't want anyone to take a "highly valuable Black Walnut tree"?     :)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Peter Drouin on December 20, 2017, 08:15:13 PM
Nice setup you have .  8)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: wesdor on December 20, 2017, 08:31:26 PM
Great looking rig and shed!  Congrats on a great purchase.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Crossroads on December 20, 2017, 08:39:36 PM
I'm guessing your going to like that extra HP. I had my choice of the 26 gas or the ?35 hp diesel. I was already nervous about the cash I was was spending on the new machine and I didn't know anything about the diesel being offered, so I went with the gas. I really like your shed too, I might build something similar this summer. 
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 20, 2017, 09:42:17 PM
Quote from: Crossroads on December 20, 2017, 08:39:36 PM
I'm guessing your going to like that extra HP. I had my choice of the 26 gas or the ?35 hp diesel. I was already nervous about the cash I was was spending on the new machine and I didn't know anything about the diesel being offered, so I went with the gas. I really like your shed too, I might build something similar this summer.

If it makes you nervous,  it must be areally awesome purchase...what I have come to realize.  I don't know much about the diesels, but just looking at them at the sales center, I'd say they are heavy duty!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Crossroads on December 21, 2017, 01:07:34 AM
Lol, yeah, so far business has picked up and calmed my nerves. Your right though, I have no regrets...
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Percy on December 21, 2017, 10:05:36 AM
Quote from: Lawg Dawg on December 20, 2017, 01:26:00 PM


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Such a beautiful sight at 6am, and by the way, I don't walk out the door of my house before daylight unless I got my PIECE! You never know who or what is hiding in the bushes  :D
Nice looking mill. Them wides give me the envy. I could use that extra 6 inches every day it seems. That motor you chose is a good one. We used the same motor on my sons Peterson WPF10 after the 24 horse honda took the dirt nap. That mill cut several million feet over the years and wore out the mill. Its still running strong.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Darrel on December 21, 2017, 10:33:54 AM
Congratulations on the new mill.  Running that mill will be your favorite activity. I know that my favorite outdoor activity is sawing logs on my LT40.  Which reminds me. I have to go set some teeth and sharpen some blades so I can get back outdoors.
8) 8)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 21, 2017, 12:27:45 PM
 

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My only problem now is I am going to need more sheds!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Southside on December 21, 2017, 05:47:44 PM
Quote from: Lawg Dawg on December 21, 2017, 12:27:45 PM


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My only problem now is I am going to need more shedsSALES

There - you spelled it wrong!   thumbs-up
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 21, 2017, 05:59:28 PM
 

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Got my poor man laser setup. ..awesome to be able to"see" like that. ..what a difference  :o
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Southside on December 21, 2017, 06:00:47 PM
Holy Star Wars Batman.  What sort of a set up are you using there?  That looks awesome. 
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Kbeitz on December 21, 2017, 06:46:56 PM
Lets see the projector....
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 21, 2017, 09:05:47 PM
Quote from: Kbeitz on December 21, 2017, 06:46:56 PM
Lets see the projector....

I do it tomorrow
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 21, 2017, 09:06:59 PM
Quote from: Southside logger on December 21, 2017, 06:00:47 PM
Holy Star Wars Batman.  What sort of a set up are you using there?  That looks awesome.

I don't even know,  laser beam is all I can remember  :D
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 22, 2017, 06:24:53 AM
Quote from: Southside logger on December 21, 2017, 06:00:47 PM
Holy Star Wars Batman.  What sort of a set up are you using there?  That looks awesome.

Kinda generic off brand laser I found online,  think it came from Canada.  But it sure works sweet!
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Dave Shepard on December 22, 2017, 01:18:26 PM
Too bad the WM laser isn't green. It would come in handy on the long logs..
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Resonator on December 22, 2017, 01:29:22 PM
"Oh if I could return, to those boyhood days of mine, and the green light on the Southern, Southern, Yellow Pine."
(My apologies to Norman Blake and Tony Rice.)                  :)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Crossroads on December 22, 2017, 01:37:37 PM
Dang! You just spent some money for me with that laser. I've thought there might be some value in having one, but to see it..... hopefully you can share some details on what you used
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 22, 2017, 01:43:53 PM
Quote from: Resonator on December 22, 2017, 01:29:22 PM
"Oh if I could return, to those boyhood days of mine, and the green light on the Southern, Southern, Yellow Pine."
(My apologies to Norman Blake and Tony Rice.)                  :)


 

WOW!  Is that a song?



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This is the area between the shed and the Barn....this is where I need more roof :new_year:
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Resonator on December 22, 2017, 02:02:54 PM
Yes it is "Green Light On The Southern" written by Norman Blake (Bluegrass Music).
(Its supposed to be "railroad line" not "yellow pine").      :)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: John S on December 22, 2017, 03:58:45 PM
I am also interested in your laser, I hope you can find where you purchased it and let us know.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 22, 2017, 07:37:04 PM
The Beast is ready for its Feeding :D




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Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Percy on December 23, 2017, 12:20:21 PM
Quote from: Lawg Dawg on December 22, 2017, 07:37:04 PM
The Beast is ready for its Feeding :D




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40 years old with a brand new mill....roof already....nice roof....logs already...nice and strait......willingly up before the sun....... the world is your oyster right now....
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 23, 2017, 07:07:22 PM
There's that laser setup



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Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Magicman on December 23, 2017, 07:37:48 PM
Need a few more pictures of the mounting, etc.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 23, 2017, 08:38:39 PM
Quote from: starmac on December 19, 2017, 11:03:34 PM
Are you doing the happy dance yet.

5 days now 8)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (with green laser pic)
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 24, 2017, 05:39:15 AM
I love being able to tail my own lumber while the saw is a sawin', but may need that dragback soon.   8) 8)  anyone ever built there own dragback for a 40?



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Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (with green laser pic)
Post by: WLC on December 24, 2017, 06:04:13 AM
While mine is just an LT28, I can see the value of that laser.  Mind sharing some more pics and how its mounted etc.  Could save some time and lumber over the course of a day sawing.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (with green laser pic)
Post by: PA_Walnut on December 24, 2017, 06:20:14 AM
Laser looks awesome! I checked into it, but they said that even the green is questionable unless you're indoors (under roof) since may not see it in sunlight.

Question about shed: why did you do wood decking instead of on a slab? Curious how you made it for supporting all the weight/use.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics)
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 24, 2017, 08:24:02 AM
 Better shot of that "LASER BEAM" :D ;D 8) :o



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Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics)
Post by: tmbrcruiser on December 24, 2017, 08:40:03 AM
Congrats!!!!   That is a great laser. Also what is the power source to run the laser? Please post the name or web site.
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE!
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 24, 2017, 11:30:53 AM
Quote from: Southside logger on December 21, 2017, 06:00:47 PM
Holy Star Wars Batman.  What sort of a set up are you using there?  That looks awesome.

Quote from: WLC on December 24, 2017, 06:04:13 AM
While mine is just an LT28, I can see the value of that laser.  Mind sharing some more pics and how its mounted etc.  Could save some time and lumber over the course of a day sawing.

Quote from: Crossroads on December 22, 2017, 01:37:37 PM
Dang! You just spent some money for me with that laser. I've thought there might be some value in having one, but to see it..... hopefully you can share some details on what you used

Here's the official Lawg Dawg Laser, less than $200 for everything...have to say, so far a quality product.  I locktited every thing on it,  when I installed it. ..hopefully this helps you guys!



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Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: Kbeitz on December 24, 2017, 11:37:26 AM
On E-Bay now.

Laser AGLL2 for $ 108.00

And in Canada

https://www.apinex.com/ret2/agll25an.html
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 24, 2017, 04:19:26 PM
A real blade saver  8)



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Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: Southside on December 24, 2017, 06:28:16 PM
Do you even have to run the saw with that laser or does that thing just burn through the wood?   :D :D
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: Magicman on December 24, 2017, 06:29:01 PM
That is awesome! 

If I sawed under a shed instead of outside all of the time I would have one of those, but I would still love to see how bright that 20 mW unit is.  I would not feel comfortable spending $150 on a maybe.   ;D
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: Sixacresand on December 24, 2017, 06:58:57 PM
Do the lasers make an alarm go off, prevent forward movement, etc?
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 24, 2017, 06:59:54 PM
Quote from: Southside logger on December 24, 2017, 06:28:16 PM
Do you even have to run the saw with that laser or does that thing just burn through the wood?   :D :D

:D yep, it just burns it right offa thar



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Quote from: Magicman on December 24, 2017, 06:29:01 PM
That is awesome! 

If I sawed under a shed instead of outside all of the time I would have one of those, but I would still love to see how bright that 20 mW unit is.  I would not feel comfortable spending $150 on a maybe.   ;D

It works good under my shed early in the morning and late in the evening. ..when your eyes aren't working so great.  But you can still see it midday when you trying to figure out what number you left off on.  I'm thinking about some drop cloths for a little more shade. It wouldn't be good out in the open, unless it was very cloudy :-\
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE LASERMILL!
Post by: Magicman on December 24, 2017, 07:18:47 PM
OK thanks.  The only cloudy day that I ever have is "yesterday".   Same day that the fish were biting.   ::)
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: dustintheblood on December 24, 2017, 07:48:41 PM
Just hit order for one....

merry x mas to me  8)


Quote from: Kbeitz on December 24, 2017, 11:37:26 AM
On E-Bay now.

Laser AGLL2 for $ 108.00

And in Canada

https://www.apinex.com/ret2/agll25an.html
Title: Re: Got It! New Mill! 40 WIDE! (Scroll down for my green laser pics & product info
Post by: Percy on December 25, 2017, 01:05:40 PM
Quote from: Magicman on December 24, 2017, 06:29:01 PM
That is awesome! 

If I sawed under a shed instead of outside all of the time I would have one of those, but I would still love to see how bright that 20 mW unit is.  I would not feel comfortable spending $150 on a maybe.   ;D
I have a 50mW red on my mill right now(with too narrrow a fan angle). Im under a roof  and the sun shines in from the opposite side. Can see it always. Im going to get a 50mw green and put a spring loaded switch on it so the only time it lights is when I need it. It got me once in the right eye. Didnt feel good at all.
Title: Re: THE LAWG DAWG LT40 WIDE LASERMILL! (Lots of pictures)
Post by: Lawg Dawg on December 28, 2017, 03:45:55 PM
I think I need a board return 16" wide



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Title: Re: THE LAWG DAWG LT40 WIDE LASERMILL! (Lots of pictures)
Post by: Crossroads on January 30, 2018, 07:28:50 PM
Is your laser 12v? The one I bought is plugs into 110v and runs off of 5v 1A. For some reason I thought it had a 12v adapter when I ordered it oops. So, I bought a 400 watt inverter as well as a momentary switch, so I don't forget and leave it on. Hopefully I'll get a break in the weather tomorrow and hook it up.
Title: Re: THE LAWG DAWG LT40 WIDE LASERMILL! (Lots of pictures)
Post by: Lawg Dawg on January 31, 2018, 06:31:39 AM
Quote from: Crossroads on January 30, 2018, 07:28:50 PM
Is your laser 12v? The one I bought is plugs into 110v and runs off of 5v 1A. For some reason I thought it had a 12v adapter when I ordered it oops. So, I bought a 400 watt inverter as well as a momentary switch, so I don't forget and leave it on. Hopefully I'll get a break in the weather tomorrow and hook it up.

Yep, it runs off 110, but I'm stationary and have electric service where it's parked.  I just ran a drop cord down the dust collection hose.
Title: Re: THE LAWG DAWG LT40 WIDE LASERMILL! (Lots of pictures)
Post by: Crossroads on January 31, 2018, 01:04:50 PM
Okay thank you!