my life story, and consideration of a new mill

Nomad · May 19, 2015, 07:20:34 PM

Bkaimwood, have you thought about looking into a used mill? Lots of 'em out there, some with real low hours. And with a little leg work you might find the right mill at the right price.

bkaimwood · May 19, 2015, 08:28:08 PM

Yeah nomad...still considering...referrals already appreciated... Most guys are looking for a few grand below msrp...and I'm not havin' that!!! Also looking for an used enclosed trailer, but guys are asking more than what a new one is for a 10 year old trailer...prices have come down in 10 years guys, get a grip!!! But the thing that gets me, is they r selling them? Does no one do any research anymore? The new lt15 wide has my eye, but with limited hydraulics... Funny how that will handle more than a lt35 hydro by far...struggling with the happy medium...someone had commented in another thread about who would want to saw a 36" diameter log anyway, and how do u turn them? Me...and a 36" log turns with surprisingly little effort with a can't hook on a properly level surface...I cut lots of slabs, and frankly, don't want to be bothered with anything under 16-18 inch...big heavy logs don't move and require little to no clamping...just tool em on and start sawing... But I'm sure my opinion would change with a modern hydraulic mill I desire...thanks again Nomad.