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Started by SETexan, November 22, 2021, 06:53:32 PM

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SETexan

  After a few weeks of working on the trailer(still have work left) we were finally able to get the mill together and made our first cut. I have a cedar cant my pawpaw had milled over 20+ years ago so I figured that would make a good first cut. I figure I'll have to run it a while and check all the adjustments several times between each log. I was pressed for time, but I'll hopefully get some pine on it this weekend.


 

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SawyerTed

That's great news! Congratulations!

Usually I suggest to saw some other stuff before grandma's walnut or paw paw's cedar.  

Glad it turned out well!  
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SETexan

 If I had not grew up sawing with him or seen something questionable in the mill build/assembly I probably would've waited. I only made 2 cuts and it'll be going back to its safe space. 
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VB-Milling

Trailer looks like it was worth the time invested.  Happy sawing!
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Magicman

Just being observant rather than critical, but that blade was leaving some mighty deep "scratches".  smiley_headscratch
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SETexan

Quote from: Magicman on November 23, 2021, 01:46:28 PM
Just being observant rather than critical, but that blade was leaving some mighty deep "scratches".  smiley_headscratch
I agree, not the worst I have seen but we would definitely like it a little better. I'll probably try another blade. Had to finish some painting today so didn't get on the mill but with a 4 day weekend I'll definitely have some more time on it.
HM130MAX on home built trailer
L3940 Kubota

TimW

Congratulations.  I'm a couple of hours SW of Y'all.  Glad to hear from another East Texas sawyer.
hugs,  Brandi
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SETexan

 Had just enough time to grab an old hickory that's been down for a year. I was able to knock the bark off and it seemed too mill pretty good. It's definitely a little soft but good practice. Actually cut pretty straight/flat too. After an 8 hour shift tonight I'll be breaking it in some more this weekend. 

 

 

 

   
HM130MAX on home built trailer
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