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New to me Thomas

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 06:14:02 AM
Written by newoodguy78
Views: 114
After looking for a long time and having quite a few potentials fall through I finally scored a mill of my own. Found a Thomas 6013 model. It's not all shiny but mechanically seems well cared for and in good condition.

Prior to getting it I had called Thomas just to see about parts availability when needed and any key points or weaknesses to look for. Super nice people to talk with and very knowledgeable. He told me anything you need for parts I've got sitting on my shelf right now. Was nice to hear these days.Read More

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Gearmatic 8A question

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Yesterday at 04:03:33 PM
Written by jerrymidd
Views: 115
I need to remove this center adjustment piece on a Gearmatic 8A. I have tried penetrating oil, heating and made my own spanner. Not moving at all.
Any suggestions?

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Another use for banding

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 07:33:31 AM
Written by PAmizerman
Views: 303

I strap tin on my piles to keep the worst of the weather off.
Previously I've been fishing the strap through the pallet and wrapping it the whole way around the pack.
Now I can just hook these loops and it gives me much more strap.


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Spring is here! Started up the LT35HD for the first time

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
March 11, 2025, 04:07:27 PM
Written by DanMc
Views: 532
After weeks of the deep freeze, things are warming up here in MA and we have our first day that's almost 70 degrees. I took the cover off the mill head and the engine came to life on the first crank. What a happy sound!

Quick question: Is there an easy was to make sure that there's not a mouse nest inside the flywheel housing, that could plug up the engine's cooling fins? Last spring when I fired it up after winter, I saw some grass and little bits of junk coming out of the engine, but I ignored that and got to work. This year there was no debris flying out, but now I feel guilty and maybe I should be more careful to check. Read More

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Skidding in the snow

Posted in Forestry and Logging
March 10, 2025, 10:25:44 PM
Written by KWood255
Views: 486
Just as a quick reminder to realize I'm not 25 anymore, I went out for a ride on the 664D to pull a few poplar home for next year's heat. We have about 30" of snow in the bush, and was hovering near melting today. Very sticky. Without chains, I had to leave er parked on my trail. No problem going empty,...

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