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Started by ajkoontz, September 18, 2023, 12:08:12 PM

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ajkoontz

Technically not the first logs cut, but first cuts with new engine on the mill, and this is only the second time I've ran the mill. Still need to make some carb adjustments to the engine and a whole lotta TLC needed on this old mill (1994 WM LT30). That said, I made a nice pile of spalted (aka rotten) river birch and some nice cedar shorts. River birch sat too long an is not going to be useable, but it was good practice. The cedar is pretty nice. Nothing earthshattering here, just wanted to share my first milling experience here. I'm not very active posting on the forum, but I've done a LOT of reading and learning here so wanted to say thanks for that. I'm sure I'll be posting lots of questions now that I'm actually cutting wood.  









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caveman

Good looking mill and workspace.  Keep sawing and showing us your progress.
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ajkoontz

Quote from: caveman on September 18, 2023, 09:11:51 PM
Good looking mill and workspace.  Keep sawing and showing us your progress.
That's my driveway/ backyard, which is a great log yard, but my neighbors are going to run me off if I mill too much here. As soon as I get the saw dialed in, I'll be out in the woods sawing. 

jpassardi

Good for you. Sensible way to get into it: if you don't do a lot, no harm - low investment.
If you go heavy you could always upgrade.
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ajkoontz

Quote from: jpassardi on September 19, 2023, 08:03:32 PM
Good for you. Sensible way to get into it: if you don't do a lot, no harm - low investment.
If you go heavy you could always upgrade.
That's the thought, but my cheapness has a way of getting expensive really quick. But yeah, I'm focused on getting the mill running smooth as it sits, then saw lumber, then fix/ make upgrades as I go.

thecfarm

Sawing is fun!!!
Looks like corn in the background?
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Stephen1

Welcome to the FF and nice work on getting the saw running.  8)
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ajkoontz

Quote from: thecfarm on September 20, 2023, 05:38:43 AM
Sawing is fun!!!
Looks like corn in the background?
Yes, field corn in the background- not mine though. I'm in central Indiana just south of Indy. 20 miles north is the big city, 20 miles south all farm and forest, me right in the middle in my little slice of heaven. 

RetiredTech

Quote from: ajkoontz on September 18, 2023, 12:08:12 PMI've done a LOT of reading and learning here

I'm in the same boat. I just started using my mill. There's a wealth of information here. I find myself getting into threads from years ago. FF is my goto  place when I have a some time to read online. Keep posting.
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OlJarhead

Yes!  Back around 2009 I was lurking and some time in 2010 I signed up and vegan asking questions and today, I still get answers here.

Great people, great resource,  great sight!
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