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My New lt50 things not looking good

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 11:53:02 PM
Written by widetrackman
Views: 581
As you guys know my Mill was delivered to Ms.asc and incomplete. The Mill was delivered a couple weeks ago with about 12 hrs. Ran ok by Tech that delivered it. I have not time to run since delivery but have been looking over the mill to see if every thing looks right after the feasico with WM. I was...

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19 inch bandwheel dilema

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 10:25:53 PM
Written by old-man-on-the-mountain
Views: 431
Hello, long-time reader, and first-time poster.
Currently in the build stage of a band mill, (I find the kerf loss and sawdust pile a big turn-off with my 21.5-inch swing mill.)
Different opinions abound on whether a .055-inch, 1.5-inch-width band will survive a 19-inch wheel. I am using the somewhat standard pulley wheel and fan belt setup for the band wheels.Read More

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Concrete floor revisited

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 07:04:58 AM
Written by wbrent
Views: 693
Planning to put in a concrete pad for my mill this summer. Unless you guys talk me out of it. Mill sits under the lean to off my garage right now. Stable ground with 3/4 minus crushed rock. Lean to is 12x36. undecided on whether i need concrete to fill the whole space or just enough to cover the mill. Leaning towards filling most of the space. I guess cost will dictate that. Im in atlantic Canada. Is there options for concrete these days? HAve i heard of concrete with fiberglass in it or something? Does that negate putting rebar or steel mesh in it?Read More

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Question about lt 50 debarker

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
May 25, 2024, 11:22:00 PM
Written by widetrackman
Views: 612
I have seen what looks like a v sorta round rod sticking out off the bottom housing of the debarker but can not find anyone saying what it is for. Anyone know what is it's function?

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Lt 40 question

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
May 23, 2024, 05:24:35 PM
Written by Bruno of NH
Views: 1002
Yesterday afternoon after the mill was hot from running all day the 150a fuse blew out.
Changed it ran the rest of the day
The same thing happened today
Any thoughts please
I have orders to fill lots of folks nearby don't.
I need to sort this out .

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