lucas mill saw doctor needed

[Mountain Sawyer]

Are there any saw doctors that anyone knows about in eastern us

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

We all are......if you don't believe it, just ask us.  :D

Seriously......what's going on Mountain?

[dgdrls]

Whats Up MS??

DGDrls

[Mountain Sawyer]

hi poston i have a couple blades that i need retipped, one is missing a tooth and the other has been sharped down to the nub and i need them brought back to life, who would you suggest to fix them its a 10'' blade

[Mountain Sawyer]

Hey whats up with you DGDrls have you been sawing much lately.

[scsmith42]

Why don't you send them to Paynes or Menominee Saw (FF sponsor)?  I've worked with both companies and they are great.

[Mountain Sawyer]

We have been sawing about 1500 to 2000 bdft a day for the last 3 weeks and im down to two blades and it makes me nervous so i need to get these two fixed up so i want be so worried lol. hey SCsmith ive not heard of them where are they located and how much does it cost to get them fixed

[dgdrls]

Hey whats up with you DGDrls have you been sawing much lately.

No sawing, but can't wait to start again ;)

Did you Try Menominee saw??

DGD

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

hi poston i have a couple blades that i need retipped, one is missing a tooth and the other has been sharped down to the nub and i need them brought back to life, who would you suggest to fix them its a 10'' blade

A prayer. 

I believe I would invest in a new box of blades. I'm assuming you meant 10 degree not 10 inch.

[Mountain Sawyer]

Yes poston its a lucas mill 1030 its a 10'' circle blade

[dgdrls]

We have been sawing about 1500 to 2000 bdft a day for the last 3 weeks and im down to two blades and it makes me nervous so i need to get these two fixed up so i want be so worried lol. hey SCsmith ive not heard of them where are they located and how much does it cost to get them fixed

So what have you been sawing, and how is the Lucas treating you??

D

[Mountain Sawyer]

Hey D ive been sawing chestant oak , white oak, and ash, and just 3 or 4 poplars, im only getting about three days a week sawing because either it will snow or rain but we have been doing alot of sawing . After i got over being really sore for a few days ive been enjoying myself

[dgdrls]

Good stuff,  you will have to post some pictures,

Best
DGDrls

[GeneWengert-WoodDoc]

Most large saws (over 24" diameter) need special attention to tension the saw.  However, a 10" saw does not need such special work, so a good local shop will be fine for this saw, if they know how to handle carbide.  One clue on their ability (in addition to calling some customers) is to see how they protect the carbide teeth after they have worked on them.  Carbide is so brittle that they should be exercising special care so that the teeth are well protected from accidental hits. 

Check out FAST-SHARP in Locust Grove, VA, as they know carbide and follow good practices, and there may be others too.  They are in the same state as you are, not to far from Charlottesville.

[UN Hooker]

That saw blade on the "10 inch cut" Lucas should be around 26" diameter - like my "10 inch cut" Peterson blade.       UN

[JohnM]

One clue on their ability (in addition to calling some customers) is to see how they protect the carbide teeth after they have worked on them.

I think this is what the WoodDoc is talking about.   

 

I sent mine up to Quality Saw and Supply, in West Enfield, Maine (45min drive for me).  I'm guessing Menominee has a similar service and there's likely someone close to you. ???

[Jeff]

Most large saws (over 24" diameter) need special attention to tension the saw.  However, a 10" saw does not need such special work, so a good local shop will be fine for this saw, if they know how to handle carbide. 

Swing mill blades do need a special knowledge set. You can find all kinds of cases where a swingmill blade came back after being reworked and would not saw correctly. The saw doctor needs to know the application and the specs on how and where the carbides attach to the saw for that mill and blade design so when the saw pivots, the cuts align exactly the way they are supposed to.  With a general use saw, the carbide height is not critical. on a swnghblade, it is absolutely essential.

[Grandedog]

     Howdy,
   Jeff nailed it. The outside dimension is critical on a swingblade. If the tip seats are not damaged, and the blade hasn't been overheated, it's just a matter of brazing in some new tips. We have re-tipping jigs available for your machine that makes it easier than what people imagine.
Regards
Gregg

[tjhammer]

I use paynes all you have to do is tell them what kind of saw it is and they will send it back sawing like a new one
tj

[Jeff]

So does our sponsor Menominee saw. 

[scsmith42]

hey SCsmith ive not heard of them where are they located and how much does it cost to get them fixed

Cost wise it depends upon what they do to it.  I retip my own Peterson blades but send them off on occasion to be retensioned.  When they come back they cut like a dream!

Menominee (FF sponsor) is located in Michigan, Paynes is in Georgia.  Both are great companies, but Menominee has the added benefit of being a FF sponsor.

[Mountain Sawyer]

Thanks guys that was some awesome info that surely has me pointed in the right direction. Thanks again the sawyers here will never let a fellow sawyer down.

[Seaman]

I use a guy in WNC, has done great on my 8in Lucas blades. I will get his contact info today and send it to you.
Frank