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gearmatic 119 backlash

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Yesterday at 10:01:01 PM
Written by tberry
Views: 158
I have my gearmatic 119 out of the TJ 240E and Im thinking about changing all the bearings while i am working on the clutch and brake.
I need to get the end play and backlash specs for the ring and pinion so if i have to shim the pinion i will set it up right. does anyone have these specs?
I also have beel looking for a bearing and seal kit for this winch. does anyone have a source where i can get a kit or do i have to get the bearings and seals individually( is it cheaper to do it that way. Read More

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Stickers

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
June 30, 2025, 10:07:01 PM
Written by LeftFinger
Views: 644
The village guy dropped off 3 50in pcs of cottonwood about 14" dia

So I made stickers Does anybody like making these?
I cut them 1" x 1"
I'll see what they dry to.
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Jerry’s Resharp Sharpening Service

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
June 30, 2025, 11:19:27 AM
Written by ArkansasOaks
Views: 851
Has anyone on here used Jerry's Resharp sharpening services recently? Wanting to know if the quality is good before I ship blades there. Or any good recommendations for sharpening services around North Central Arkansas. Also open to hearing of any in Northwest Arkansas/Southwest Missouri.

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Helicopter to Logging site

Posted in Forestry and Logging
June 29, 2025, 01:41:00 PM
Written by beenthere
Views: 978
Ran across this video of logging in mountainous area.

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Hood 24000 loader hydraulic problems

Posted in Forestry and Logging
June 29, 2025, 01:27:29 PM
Written by TimberKingVT
Views: 752
I have an old hood 24000 log loader. Probably the first one ever built. It sat for over a year and leaked most of its hydraulic oil out so I added 20 gallons and started it up. For some reason I have no swing or stabilizers. That whole valve bank doesn't work. All other functions work fine. That valve...

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