Getting ready

Bruno of NH · June 27, 2019, 11:26:32 AM

Getting ready for being inducted into the orange club. 8)
Made a bigger spot for the mill and maybe some shade.

Southside · June 27, 2019, 12:27:07 PM

You going to be able to sleep tonight? Be sure to leave milk and cookies for ~~Marty~~ Santa. :D

GAB · June 27, 2019, 01:27:35 PM

Jim:
Just two more sleeps, unless you sneak in a nap or two.
GAB

Bruno of NH · June 27, 2019, 01:29:16 PM

Marty getting ready to head north 8)

Bruno of NH · June 27, 2019, 01:31:31 PM

This wouldn't have happened if it wasn't for an investor taking a chance on me.
Feeling blessed right now.

GAB · June 27, 2019, 03:40:46 PM

Jim:
Write a note to self.
Note: Remove the fender on the log loader side BEFORE lowereing log loader.
Just a friendly reminder.
Some FF participants might be willing to post pics of what has happen when forgetting about this minor detail.
Gerald

Bruno of NH · June 27, 2019, 03:51:33 PM

GAB
Its most likely that fender with go in the rafters of the edger shed and never see the light off day again.
I was going to do a mobile job in Maine for a friend but he couldn't wait.
The mill will only move when it goes in its new shed.
Unless we have a sawing project like was done for me last summer.

Bruno of NH · June 28, 2019, 06:34:04 AM

Marty's is in NH
25 miles away in my old home town.
Wont be long now

thecfarm · June 28, 2019, 08:27:03 AM

Must be all a glow in Orange by now!!!

Ed_K · June 28, 2019, 08:54:52 AM

Make sure to go to the bathroom ;D .

Brad_bb · June 28, 2019, 09:08:45 AM

I thought you already had a mill??

You are taking the prevailing wind direction into account, right? The worst is sawdust blowing in your face. I've tried milling outside a few times. Only one time was the wind working with me. The other times were miserable. That's why I mill inside.

Crusarius · June 28, 2019, 09:52:22 AM

I would leave the fender next to the mill so the paint fades evenly

btulloh · June 28, 2019, 10:41:30 AM

Exciting day today, Bruno. It's been like Christmas around your place. Enjoy the new mill!

Bruno of NH · June 28, 2019, 11:32:26 AM

Marty made it with the mill did the demo and showed me all about the mill.
We cut 2 logs 8)

dgdrls · June 28, 2019, 11:41:13 AM

congratulations Bruno, 8)

Well done Marty!!

best
DGDrls

Southside · June 28, 2019, 11:58:34 AM

Congratulations Bruno! That sure looks like a happy group there!

Peter Drouin · June 28, 2019, 12:16:37 PM

Bruno of NH · June 28, 2019, 05:38:55 PM

All I can say is awesome 8)
Got lots of tricks to learn
There is a lot of buttons and levers.
Cut up some logs with Josh,Oliver and Harriett.
Don't forget Smiley and Sheila.

crowhill · June 28, 2019, 06:10:01 PM

Bruno are you sleeping next to that beauty tonight so when you awaken during the night you will know it's for real and not a dream?! You done good Bruno!!👍

Chuck White · June 28, 2019, 06:26:25 PM

I'm very happy for you, Bruno! 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

21incher · June 28, 2019, 07:44:43 PM

Congratulations Bruno. You have definitely worked hard to get to this point. Wishing you success in the future. smiley_clapping smiley_clapping smiley_clapping

Magicman · June 28, 2019, 08:06:38 PM

Jim, This is a wonderful day in your life and your sawing future. I stand with the other FF Members in wishing you the very best with the new Wood-Mizer. Congratulations my Friend.

Bruno of NH · June 28, 2019, 08:31:42 PM

Mr Lynn
It opened my eyes to a hole new world in my sawmilling venture.
The quality of the workmen ship is top shelve.
The fit and finish is incredible.

red · June 28, 2019, 08:36:52 PM

What mill did you order? LT 35 or 40 and what options?

Bruno of NH · June 28, 2019, 09:16:02 PM

Red
Lt40 wide
Debarker
Command control
Simple set
38hp fi Kohler

PAmizerman · June 28, 2019, 09:16:40 PM

8) smiley_clapping smiley_clapping

red · June 28, 2019, 09:18:08 PM

Very Nice

Downstream · June 28, 2019, 11:50:22 PM

very nice setup. you are on your way now. Look forward to hearing the stories as the new adventure begins.

barbender · June 29, 2019, 12:23:41 AM

That's a top notch setup, Bruno! I think it will serve you well👍👍👍

terrifictimbersllc · June 29, 2019, 04:32:17 AM

Congratulations Bruno! Happy for you.

Ed_K · June 29, 2019, 08:56:23 AM

Kool, nice upgrade 8).

sawmilllawyer · June 29, 2019, 10:31:13 AM

Just saw this thread. Good on you Bruno. Premier equipment makes a hugh difference in your production. Best of all to you and your sawing adventures.

78NHTFY · June 29, 2019, 10:53:34 AM

Bruno--very nice! You're going to give the boys down your road some competition now.... Enjoy and all the best, Rob.

redbeard · June 29, 2019, 12:35:44 PM

Congratulations on your new equipment Bruno!
Look forward too seeing and reading your sawmilling adventures.

Resonator · June 29, 2019, 02:04:36 PM

Congrats on the new mill!

Get blades...lots of sharp blades! :D

Bruno of NH · June 29, 2019, 07:40:00 PM

Thanks everyone

You can cut a lot more lumber with a hydraulic mill 8)
I'm slowly getting used to all the switches , levers and knobs.
Had to slow myself down at one time.
Don't want to get to full of myself yet.
Sheila had to come out and make me stop tonight.
And told me no milling tomorrow, I said ok
Going to rain anyways :D

Chuck White · June 30, 2019, 06:49:33 AM

Good to hear you're into sawing with the new mill and really enjoying it!

Now you need to change the subject of this thread to "READY"! 8)

Magicman · June 30, 2019, 07:40:08 AM

This is soooo exciting. Take your "day of rest" today and be ready for tomorrow.

Nothing wrong with going and looking though. 8)

Bruno of NH · June 30, 2019, 09:21:12 AM

I read the two big manuals cover to cover last night.
I will do it again
There are lots of things to look after
I'm open to any tips, grease types and thing to keep on hand.
The turbo 7° seem to leave a distinct pattern on the boards,is this so?
Folks like my slabs for the smooth finish,should I get some 4° or standard 7° to try?
Thanks

Southside · June 30, 2019, 09:26:24 AM

If you are getting chatter on your lumber with a turbo most of the time that is a sign you are sawing too slowly. Try increasing the feed speed to the point you hear the engine governor almost wanting to slow down. Basically they want to run Full Tilt Boogie to be happy.

Bandmill Bandit · June 30, 2019, 09:31:08 AM

Try the turbo 7° Carbides! You will never regret it. Your over all blade costs because of reduced sharpen time and increased yield and cut quality will be much improved.

Run them tight. I max the gauge on those blades on my mill.

Peter Drouin · June 30, 2019, 01:40:37 PM

Quote from: Bandmill Bandit on June 30, 2019, 09:31:08 AM
Try the turbo 7° Carbides! You will never regret it. Your over all blade costs because of reduced sharpen time and increased yield and cut quality will be much improved.

Run them tight. I max the gauge on those blades on my mill.

I did not have the luck you did with them. I won't be buying any more.

Bandmill Bandit · June 30, 2019, 08:05:45 PM

That is interesting Peter.

I do cut mostly spruce and pine with a bit of birch and poplar some times. So far I love em!

A-z farmer · June 30, 2019, 09:10:02 PM

Bruno
I have the same mill that you just got.
Woodmizer New York told me that the turbo 7 blades would work best for me in hardwood.But that I had to feed speed up with them.
I only saw in the winter when the logs are frozen .
In May Cody a woodmizer tech came to our farm and told me to try the 4 degree blades after he saw the wood I had sawed this last winter.
I do not know if this helps you but I will not know how the 4 degree work until I saw again this coming winter
Zeke

Bruno of NH · June 30, 2019, 09:25:55 PM

Thanks Zeke
I'm ordering some 4° to try on the slabs
On framing and pine boards the finish doesn't bother me.
Folks always commented how smooth my slabs are.
Bruno