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Sawmill Head Won’t Go Up

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 08:12:55 PM
Written by T4R11
Views: 111
Greetings, I have a Timber Harvester 36HT25 and and my sawmill head won't lift up. The gear box is a Motovario 0065922 with a gear ratio of 20:1. The input shaft is driven by an Eaton hydraulic motor and between the two are to small sprockets with chains. When I try and raise the head, the small sprockets and chains just spin. The previous owner told me when I bought it (now a few years ago) that the gearbox had been rebuilt. A few questions...Read More

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How would you approach this cut?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 12:36:29 PM
Written by Broncman
Views: 385
I have 2 24" diameter walnut logs, each about 8 to 10 feet long. I really want to maximize the lumber I get from these logs. They were storm trees from the hurricane and have the crack you see in the pic. I need 8/4 for some Maloof style chairs.

I really want to saw with the flats of the growth rings, but that will have the cracks running at angles. Read More

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Blade drift, end of board

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 07:58:01 AM
Written by TBrown99
Views: 377
What would cause board ends to exhibit blade drift, as shown in this run of black cherry boards?

I've been conscious to ensure that everything on my LT-35H is aligned and set properly... fresh blade, blade tension, drive belt deflection, blade tilt, etc. The only item I'm aware of is the drive belt tension was a couple points high (14-- 16) for a reason I'm clueless on and decided to leave as is.Read More

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A huge thanks

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 08:41:25 AM
Written by kkcomp
Views: 765
I have learned much since joining this forum and want to thank so many of you for sharing knowledge, tips and suggestions.

But I really want to give a special shout out to the YellowHammer (Robert). Your YouTube videos and posts in this group have made a world of difference in my milling.I mostly...

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Question

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
October 12, 2024, 09:35:39 PM
Written by Peter Drouin
Views: 2028
I was in for a late fast lunch. Had a lot of customers in the morning. Getting ready to go out to the mill when I saw a big truck come in the yard. I knew he was coming. As I was going out I saw a car leaving with lumber on top.
I'm thinking someone stealing lumber. I did not see them come in. So I go out to see the guy with the truck and get him all set. Read More

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