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Sawn shingle thickness question

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
September 18, 2024, 10:56:16 PM
Written by Nebraska
Views: 598
For those of you that have a shingle making jig for your sawmill, how thick is the butt of the shingle that it puts out? I've been fiddling with some bits and pieces and have a good start on a jig. I just don't know how thick to make them. I have kind of settled a step of 5/8" to end up with a half inch ish butt. I searched the forum and read some old threads but just didn't see a figure on how thick. I will post a picture tomorrow of the half finished project. I don't want to produce lots of shingles might need 5 square for what I'm planning just got the urge to try and do it. ffsmileyRead More

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Y,all think you had a bad day?

Posted in Forestry and Logging
September 17, 2024, 11:53:18 AM
Written by Texas Ranger
Views: 1307

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RR Ties and Amtrak NE Extension

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
September 17, 2024, 10:03:50 AM
Written by red
Views: 1747
I read that Amtrak will be doing some Infrastructure improvements on the North East Extension from NYC to Boston and they will need 75,000 Rail Road Ties

Gene Wengert always said to keep your ear to the ground about when the railroads will be doing Infrastructure repairs and start cutting as...

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Power Feed Thoughts

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
September 17, 2024, 10:00:31 AM
Written by BT9212
Views: 624

About the mill, it's a 26ft long 55" wide push style mill with manual chain/sprocket raise/lower. Gas engine with electric start. The mill is exposed to the elements year round but does get a tarp cover over the head/motor.



I know this has been discussed on dozens of post on the forum but I wanted some

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What is the Kerf of a Woodmizer 747 Blade

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
September 13, 2024, 05:40:23 PM
Written by just_sawing
Views: 1412
I am just double checking to make a change and started arguing with myself. I am running a Lt70 with 747 Blades. What is the kerf?
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