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Kubota SVL75-3

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 10:25:16 AM
Written by KWood255
Views: 204
Hi all, I am looking to add a CTL to the fleet for a variety of reasons. My tractor is great for many things, but I am pushing its limits of lifting near daily.

I have narrowed down my want list to either a Kubota SVL75 or SVL97. The 97 would be grand, but dealing with DEF and further emissions is a drawback, as well as the cost difference. Read More

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Ideas sought - most efficient way to produce consistent length boards

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 09:38:55 AM
Written by scsmith42
Views: 419

So a local business has reached out to me with a request to provide an ongoing supply of 2x4's for their shipping needs.

These will be a one time use, southern yellow pine, and the numbers are very good. They go through them so quickly that they don't need to be dried or even stickered. Initial estimate

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Where do you get such wide walnut boards?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 09:04:36 PM
Written by Larry
Views: 509

A 18" diameter top on a Shaker candle stand I completed last week.

I had to tell the truth. My board was at best 1c or a lower grade. I'm far to cheap to use those wide boards in my projects.

I did take the question as a complement and went on to explain grain matching. I get irritated when I see these...

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Water powered Sawmill

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 12:41:30 PM
Written by Machinebuilder
Views: 286

This came up on the Earth Uncovered channel. this is the channel that has the water wheel shaft turning video

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LT70 Super Maintenance & Adventures

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 11:42:28 AM
Written by terrifictimbersllc
Views: 380

I'll start this thread with my most recent adventure. My 70Super is a 2019 Wide model. 55 hp tier 4 Yanmar. Please keep in mind that 70 Super has engine driven hydraulics, Power feed and up down are via hydraulic cylinders.

So I just finished installing a new 2 inch cylinder that raises and lowers the

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