Log Master Sawmills

[customsawyer]

Great story. Congrats on the mill. How much fun was it cutting that first log?

[thecfarm]

Now that's a picture!!!

[Mooseherder]

It looks brand new!
Congratulations.

[Tree Feller]

There's nothing like the day you bring a new "baby" home.  First impressions?

To be honest, the first impression was "I can see why hydraulic mills are so popular."   :D  The LM-1 performed as advertised and I'm pretty sure I will be satisfied with it. I'm also pretty sure that hand loading, clamping and turning could get to feeling a lot like work after a whole day of it.   ;D

[Tree Feller]

Great story. Congrats on the mill. How much fun was it cutting that first log?

It was definitely fun but that little bit of sawing only whetted my appetite for more! I'll have to be disciplined to not neglect my woodworking shop and only want to saw.

Thanks to everyone else for your comments and congratulations. You guys are really encouraging here.

[Magicman]

Well, look at you with a smile and a "new" sawmill.  Congratulations !!!

And just as information, that new will never wear off.   

[peanuts roost]

    is it difficult to change blades on lm1 ? since they are built a little different , I wondered if it was difficult. They seem to be a very sturdy machine. thanks

[Tree Feller]

    is it difficult to change blades on lm1 ? since they are built a little different , I wondered if it was difficult. They seem to be a very sturdy machine. thanks

I don't have any experience with other mills but on the Logmaster, you remove the two wheel covers on each side, back off the tension bolt and bump in the wheel on the operator's side. Change the blade and tension the new one by applying the correct torque to the jam bolt (the seller even included a torque wrench and socket) and replace the covers.

It seems easy enough to me.

[shortlogger]

The Lm 1 isn't that difficult to change blades on but it is more time consuming than a hinge open model

[peanuts roost]

   thank you both for the info.

[tcsmpsi]

If you're a woodworker, and mill your own pine, you'll wonder where they get that...stuff they sell at the yards and stores.   There is some beautiful pine available in some of those trees.
This is one of my uses of the lowest grade utility pine I have from the mill.

 

 



 



 

The blade changing on the LM1 becomes easier/faster with practice.  Always keep grease on the bolts that hold them and the center piece on.  If yours has the steel lube/water tank, always keep it full and it will rust much less.  Be sure and keep the tension bolt well greased.  Depending on the blades you run, will depend on what torque to use.  On the mill, watch for blade flutter on the top.  Getting the mill up to working height helps considerably with the manual work. 
I do, very much, like the cage covers on the LM1.  Has a lot of space, no clogging, stray knots, etc have more area to get away from belts, bands, etc., they run cooler, and you have continual 'at a glance' view of what's happening in/around the band/wheels/belt.  I have also never had any broken blades or other debris slung outside their protection.

[kwilsond]

Anyone know where can I buy similar blades/parts for logmaster lm6 since The Logmaster company filed repo??

[thecfarm]

kwilsond,welcome to the forum. I know WM has blades to fit.I went to the WM 25th Anniversary and got a free blade and when I asked what I needed for a blade I drew a blank. Told them I have a Thomas sawmill and the guy said,yep,I know what you need. Came in the mail and it fit. Don't know about other parts. But I needed a blade guide,did a search and found quite a few that had the same style.
Use your mill alot?

[kczbest]

Welcome to the forum, kwilsond! You can also get them from Cook's Saw. There just happens to be a handy link to their website on the left side of your screen! 8)