THE GOAT DID IT! A brand spanking NEW WOODMIZER!

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Well I got the old mill washed, greased, oiled the chains and packed it up for its trip to Woodmizer Albemarle, N.C. tomorrow.
I ordered a packet from WM that contains all new safety decals and replaced all of them on my mill.
DanG thing looks pretty good IMO.

New mill should be ready Feb. 2.....i'll do some cleaning up in the log yard and saw shed while waiting.

Jack the Sawmill Dog seemed to be excited about it all.



  

  

  

  

 

[Magicman]

Looks very nice!  👍 Drive safe my Friend and keep us posted.

[Ga Mtn Man]

Dang, that does look nice!  What's up with the yellow strap?

[WDH]

Looks like a goat halter. 

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Dang, that does look nice!  What's up with the yellow strap?

I have never been one to put a lot of faith in chains and hooks. I always strap it too. 

[JB Griffin]

I've broke a lot more straps than chains ;D

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I've broke a lot more straps than chains ;D

But I use a Simple strap....not Accustrap.  ;D

[highleadtimber16]

Whats the dial on the left side of the control box, behind the carriage forward/reverse lever?

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Whats the dial on the left side of the control box, behind the carriage forward/reverse lever?

Lube Mizer control. Sets the timing on when I need water sprayed on the blade.

[ncsawyer]

How many hours on the old mill and what year model?

[YellowHammer]

It does look pretty good, but a little Armorall on the tires would look nice.

Shed a tear and put it in gear. :D.   In the immortal words of Schwarzenegger "Hasta La Vista, baby."

[Andries]

That mill has been the source for many a good posting.
It's gonna be awful quiet on the Forum without her.
;D

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

How many hours on the old mill and what year model?

Its a 2010.

The meter says 2530 hours and i'm working on getting a new engine.

[Crossroads]

Thanks for the pictures of the old mill, I just got some great advice from those pictures before she departed. My mill will have one of those pivoting tongue jacks very soon!

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Thanks for the pictures of the old mill, I just got some great advice from those pictures before she departed. My mill will have one of those pivoting tongue jacks very soon!

Best addition I ever installed.

[Darrel]

And she was so young, only 2,559 hours on her.

:'(

[fishpharmer]

I'm a little jealous! I'm more happy for you getting the diesel, you won't regret it.  Since that is the same mill I want to buy next(may be a while), I would like first dibs to buy it when you get your LT70 8)

[Peter Drouin]

If you hook the chain hanging from the loader arms to the log turner and put the log turner down you won't need the strap. ;D

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

You're right Peter.....I just like the strap. 😊

[Southside]

I just like the strap. 😊

Get beat a lot when you were a "kid"?  ;D

[goose63]

I just like the strap. 😊

Get beat a lot when you were a "kid"?  ;D

Like a red head setp child me thinks

[Peter Drouin]

I just like the strap. 😊

Get beat a lot when you were a "kid"?  ;D

Maybe he just likes to tie things up,  :D :D :D :D :D :D 

[Resonator]

Can't be too careful...belt AND suspenders.   

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

The mill followed me just fine to Albemarle, N.C.. I kept an eye on it in the rear view mirror.


 

Got her parked in the yard and full check up will begin. I took a good customer of mine with me. He's talking to Joe in this pic about buying a new mill.  Did I just hurt myself???  smiley_carpenter_hit_thumb  :D


 

I walked around looking at all the new mills, edgers and firewood processors. There were mills there to be serviced and another trade in mill.
Busy place.

Got to look at some log carvings in Joe's office. Somebody has a talent.


  

  

 

Come to find out Joes's wife owns a restaurant about 4 miles away close to town.
The place was packed with people.
Everything is homemade.
Pork Chops, Fried Chicken, mashed taters, cooked cabbage, green beans, corn, baked apples, pies and cakes and it goes on and on.
Of course I had the days special.....homemade chicken and dumplings. 8)


 
I may go back later and buy an Edger just so I can eat there again.  :D
But you can bet I'll eat there when i pick up the new mill.  digin_2

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[starmac]

Probably a dumb question, but is there a reason to take yours in early, before they have your new one ready to go?

At one time the head DOT at Tok scale wife had a local eatery in town. There was plenty of space for truck parking, soooooo I always made a point to eat there, even when I was not hungry. The food was good too though which was a bonus.