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3.5 vs. 4.5 Log Winch Thoughts/Experiences

Posted in Forestry and Logging
December 20, 2024, 04:03:23 PM
Written by DanielW
Views: 819
Hi folks,

I know there are already many (many) threads on here about tractor skidding winch selection and sizing so I hate to start another, but some aspects of my choice are troubling me and I'd greatly appreciate any opinions.

I'm looking at getting a winch for my father's farm which has a small woodlot, and where I run two of my smaller circular mills (more for fun than anything). His place is far too far from our larger woodlot to justify bringing equipment back and forth, and too small of an operation to justify a skidder. I've worked with several tractor winches, mostly a Wallenstein FX110, a 'Big Jim' 8800, and a neighbour's Krpan 4.5. Very impressed with all of them, and I'd say the build quality of all three is comparable.Read More

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Do you know what this is?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 19, 2024, 11:41:13 AM
Written by Jeff
Views: 1622
I don't know if I've ever shared this. It hangs above my polebarn entrance door. If you've ever been to my place, I may or may not have told you what it is or how you can make your own. ffsmiley

If...

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Pendu 4000 gang saw

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 18, 2024, 10:55:40 PM
Written by Pepper
Views: 681
Anyone know the max cant size a pendu 4000 will cut?

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Log Deck - Value/Usefulness/Pricing?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 18, 2024, 09:49:09 AM
Written by DanielW
Views: 1594
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I'm not sure if this is the right place or an appropriate question to ask on here, but I figured if anyone could help me, the folks on here couldRead More

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Mechmaxx thoughts, feedback.

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 17, 2024, 09:00:30 AM
Written by MJ_Woodworking
Views: 1042
Greetings, new to the forum, did a search on Mechmaxx and got no results, so figured I'd ask.... Does anyone have any experience with Mechmaxx mills? It's what I have purchased, and haven't gotten set up yet. Currently working on getting the slab poured. Just hoping to see if anyone had...

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