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I recently had to take down 2 trees

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Today at 10:59:59 AM
Written by maple flats
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About 2 weeks ago I had to cut down two trees that were leaning towards structures. Because my sugar bush only has between 6 and up to about 14" of top soil and duff with just sand below that, in high winds i often get blowdowns. With this year's excessive winds so far i've had more trees blow down near my sugarhouse than any other year in the 23 yrs since I built the sugarhouse. I've had 4 trees, hemlocks and dead ash blow down, but fortunately away from the sugarhouse.Read More

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John Deere 440C skidder Rattling noise at hydraulic pump

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Yesterday at 10:46:55 PM
Written by Cedar169
Views: 191
I had my hydraulic pump rebuilt in a John Deere 440C line skidder using John Deere parts a few years ago. Everything was working well, no leaks etc. I never used it this winter and when I went to start it recently, a rattling noise was coming from near the hydraulic pump when idling. If I raise and...

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Magnetic scale.

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 06:57:10 PM
Written by Ken Malone
Views: 386
Has anyone have any tips on making a homage magnetic scale? Thanks

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Electric to Gas conversion...

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 02:21:38 PM
Written by Warren
Views: 202
Good afternoon. I am considering purchasing a simple horizontal resaw for a project. Unfortunately. most of the units in my price range are 3 phase electric, which I do not have. Previously owned a Baker twin blade edger with a Honda 20 hp engine that worked flawlessly for my needs. Has anyone...

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sharpen blades

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 12:10:42 PM
Written by Wolfgang Rother
Views: 282
Hi all. Since i sharpen my blades by myself. I realized that WM sharpen them max. 8 times and they are gone....WM service in Germany. when i do it i can do it like 15 times and more.
How many times did u get out of them??
Or any advice??
I love the new videos from Cook sawmills and the old ones of thomas TC sawmill with his friend Mr. Roberts.Read More

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