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Harvesting machine

Posted in Forestry and Logging
October 12, 2024, 08:19:50 AM
Written by scraiga
Views: 3433
Hi All,
Is there a harvester, be it a whole machine or just the head configuration, that would make it possible to push the tree over first before cutting the log? Just looking to harvest and clear 500 acres of hardwood and need the stumps out as part of the logging gig.
Cheers

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Snapping Kasco Woodmax blades on HM126

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
October 12, 2024, 07:03:32 AM
Written by gvanzeggelaar
Views: 2277

Good Day,

Little history. I bought a HM126 with 11 of the Lenox blades. I sharpened them many times and between the 11 blades almost wore out the profiled CBN wheel sharpener that I had made for it. I use this sharpener here.

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What trimming saw at the mill?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
October 11, 2024, 10:28:39 PM
Written by Brad_bb
Views: 3750

I've always kept a Bosch cordless circ saw at the head of my mill to trim board ends, or cut long waste slabs shorter for handling. The batteries on the old bosch don't last long anymore and I'm phasing out my Bosch tools/batteries. I now have Milwaukee M18 batteries and building my tool inventory

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Band sawmill wheel rebuild

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
October 11, 2024, 07:33:57 PM
Written by Sorghum Steve
Views: 2783
I am using a Breezewood mill. The wheels have suffered damage to the 'tire' part of the cast iron wheels. The 'tire' appears to be a cast in place neoprene surface which extends across the face and down the sides about 1/4". I'm looking to find a place to get them resurfaced. Any help?

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++ Vesuses +- Businesses

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
October 11, 2024, 09:54:08 AM
Written by just_sawing
Views: 3203
Running a business for 30 plus years I have had the honor to look at what are the types of businesses. I have come to the conclusion that there are only two types of businesses and that is a +,+ or a +,-.
This means how your business how your business works when the economy goes up of the economy goes down.Read More

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