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Capstan winch (portable!) options

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Today at 09:14:23 AM
Written by oifla
Views: 22
Hello all,

Have been looking into getting a portable winch. I know there are other options but the site here (steep hills and valleys, not great on equipment access) and my limited needs (I'm not looking to turn this into a business, this is all for personal and home use so not a lot of volume is needed)....

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Sawing fir

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 02:49:39 PM
Written by fluidpowerpro
Views: 253
Had a guy drop off these 9 logs for me to saw. I'm pretty sure they are fir (Douglas or Balsam??) but if not please correct me.
He would like it sawn into 1x and 2x4's. I have not sawn fir before. All those knots look challenging.
I also wonder if because he just cut them and it is spring that there will be more sap. Should I be concerned? Does fir stain like Red Pine? Read More

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Fuel use

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 04:36:56 AM
Written by ladylake
Views: 498

My little Isuzu is doing real good, I sawed 14 1/2 hours on 1 tank sawing pine with good off bearers so sawing steady. A new record for me,. I've made it 13 hours a couple of times. Steve

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Tapered log, no toe boards

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
April 29, 2024, 08:57:38 PM
Written by NewYankeeSawmill
Views: 849
Got the blue-light special on my mill, no frills or extras! So I don't have any kind of toe boards, hydraulic or manual. Just a row of cross-bunks.
Shim and a prayer?
Only matters on the first 2 cuts, right? After that it is what it be... ffcheesyRead More

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Tajfun EGV 60 AHK logging winch

Posted in Forestry and Logging
April 29, 2024, 08:51:23 PM
Written by Real Southie
Views: 691
Hi all,

Has anyone had anything to do with the EGV 60 AHK Tajfun logging winches?

They seem to be an odd one, sitting in between the more common EGV 55 AHK and the EGV 65 AHK.
Manufactured from at least 2002, I'm looking at one that was built in 2008.
PTO driven, electro hydraulic system, can run either pendant switch or remote control.Read More

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