New mill on it's way !!!!

[eddiebo]

Ordered the Hud-Son HFE-21 today. I could afford it without borrowing money. Did a ck with BBB and no bad issues. ($2495) total with free shipping, and the gentleman threw in a 6' extention just because I asked. (FREE). Can't wait to get it and mill some of the pines that our ministry was given.

[customsawyer]

Congrats on the new mill. Wishing you all the best. Have fun and stay safe.

[cutterboy]

It's always best to stay debt free if you can. Good luck on your Hudson. I hope it serves you well.

[Sixacresand]

Congratulations on acquiring a mill and have fun with it.

[Buck]

Eddiebo, First of all congrats! Now, secondly, it's a forum rule that if you don't have pics it didn't happen. The challenge is out there....whatcha gonna do?

[Chuck White]

Congrats on the new mill!

[Peter Drouin]

Good luck and have fun 8) 8) 8) 8)

[eddiebo]

Buck I plan on following the rules and post pics. Maybe a video if I can get one of the youngsters to do it  :D I tried to add pics of the logging progress, and had no luck.

[thecfarm]

Not a dead tree will be safe now from your mill.  ;D

[Red Clay Hound]

Congratulations eddiebo!  You'll be sawing logs in your sleep waiting on that mill! smiley_blue_bounce

[Delawhere Jack]

Get a good cant hook two good cant hooks.
Wear long pants when you mill.... (milling is HARSH on unprotected shins  :'().
Keep plenty of stickers handy.........
Don't let walnut dust get into your boots....... a post on my dirty socks coming soon..... :'(
Wear boots........NOT sneakers.
Figure out what to do with slabs.......Got Fireplace?

Be prepared to smile a LOT! 

[Magicman]

Congratulations on your getting a new sawmill, and happy sawing.  Thanks for sharing your joy.

[Meadows Miller]

Gday

Congrats on the new mill Mate  ;) ;D ;D  8) as has been said Debt Free is the way to go you can always buy a bigger one with the proceeds down the track  ;) ;D

Regards Chris

[slider]

come on ,eddiebo ,if i can figure the pix thing you can sail thru it.good luck on the new mill

[YellowHammer]

Congratulations 8). Sounds like you have a good first project lined up for the mill, I'd be interested to hear more about it.
YH

[eddiebo]

I still have possession of my Bookman sawmill for another 3 weeks . The gent that bought it gave me rights to use it until he comes for it. Kinda dont want to in case something goes wrong, but will use it until the Hud-Son gets here. I've been milling since 2006, and got out of it for about 6 months. Got bit early this year and got another. Now the Hud-Son. Cant wait to post reviews on this one. Norwood was great, Bookman was (it cuts), now waiting to ck out the HFE-21 hobby mill. I know what's probably going to happen once it pays for itself, and add a little on top.  :D :D

[Hud-Son Forest Equipment]

Congrats on your new Economy HFE 21!! How is the mill working out for you so far? Any pictures that you are able to post with projects you are working on?

[eddiebo]

The mill is working great. I am sawing all the framing lumber for our new home with it, as well as all the Cedar for our Rustic furniture business. It's no production mill, but it does everything I require of it, and more. Oh we also cut the siding for my wife's resale shop. Lots of savings in a short period of time. All this since I purchases it in September.

 
Will post latest progress all framed in . 

 

[5quarter]

eddiebo...Mobile park bench.  Absolutely brilliant!

;)

How about some action pics?

[thecfarm]

I would like to see pictures of the new mill too!!!

[eddiebo]

HFE-21  (Lot for the money)


 

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

Nice Pic Ed.....I love the pic of the Cedar swing ;D on wheels. You just gave me an idea!

[Tree Feller]

A belated congratulations on the mill, Eddie. Looks like you got the hang of sawing pretty quickly. It's fun and rewarding, too.

[thecfarm]

eddiebo,if that log was an inch bigger you would of had to whittle it down to fit. I like the wheels on the swing too. :D  You can keep moving it to be in the shade.  :D

[Hud-Son Forest Equipment]

Great pictures thank you for sharing!!

[samandothers]

Eddiebo
Thanks for the pictures!  Really good to see the mill is working for you.  You have done a bunch with it already.  Nice looking bench! 

[Leigh Family Farm]

Eddiebo, congrats on getting the mill and building your house. Whats the cut in half water barrel for behind you in the photo?

[eddiebo]

Kilgrosh that barrel is awaiting wheels like the porch swing The younguns need something to get around in !!!!

[samandothers]

!
That is good! 

[Okrafarmer]

Well, keep it up, Eddie, looks like you're having a fine time with that mill. I see the big smile on your face!
When I'm sawying, I'm smiling, too. I used to work for a farmer who was all frowns and scowls most of the time, but once he hopped on a tractor, he was all grins. It usually just takes some time at the sawmill to snap me out of a bad mood.

I can tell you're enjoying it! Keep us posted on what fun you have!

[Leigh Family Farm]

Kilgrosh that barrel is awaiting wheels like the porch swing The younguns need something to get around in !!!!

Got any hills near you? Cause I see future soapbox derby races!

[eddiebo]

No hills but I can fix that with a tow strap and my tractor  8)

[drobertson]

eddiebo, nice work brother, happy for you!  I hope you and the family have a Merry Christmas,  david

[Knute]

I'm happy for you. You will love the smell of sawdust.

[eddiebo]

Guys this is actually my 3rd mill. I have retired 3 times and bought a new mill each time to keep busy. REAL BUSY!!!!!! Addicted I would say. This is the smallest I have owned, and must say I enjoy it a lot. My first mill was ORANGE with a 23 hp electric start engine. That's a dead give away !!!! The second retirement mill was by Stan Bookman. Now the Hud-Son HFE-21 homesteader mill. Like this retirement a lot.

[mad murdock]

 :christmas:happy 3rd retirement!! It looks real good!

[Tom L]

that's a great looking bench, good luck with the mill

[Magicman]

You retire like some folks get married.  Maybe the third time will be the charm.    ;D   :laugh:

[eddiebo]

Well I've actually done that 3 times too :(    Is that called double dipping ? :P

[PC-Urban-Sawyer]

Well I've actually done that 3 times too :(    Is that called double dipping ? :P

Nooooo, Eddie, I think that's called triple dipping...  ;D

Herb

[eddiebo]

 :D Just checking man !!!!

[Chuck White]

Good to see you enjoying your mill Eddiebo.

That's a fine little mill, there are quite a few of them in this area!

It's great when you're doing work that you actually enjoy!  ;)

[Hud-Son Forest Equipment]

Those pictures are wonderful and your projects look great!!

[Tree Feller]

Well I've actually done that 3 times too :(    Is that called double dipping ? :P

That's called being a glutton for punishment.   :D :D :D

JK, there's nothing better than being married to a good woman.

[eddiebo]

Thank God for giving me another chance to listen to Him and be blessed with a true jewel. Often times we just go into things on instinct instead of following important instructions.