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Woodland Mills HM126 Woodlander

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 08:38:51 AM
Written by Vioreder
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Hi folks. I am looking at purchasing the Woodland Mills HM126 Woodlander. Wondering if anyone has any experience with this, or other Woodland Mills, trailer mounted band saw mills. I am leery about whether it is stable enough on the 4 trailer jacks and whether there is any sway at all when sawing...

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power lift help needed

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 10:12:17 AM
Written by mroldstyle
Views: 451
I have been working on putting a power lift on my Timber King 1220, and ran into issue with gravity. I have tried a wheel chair motor, a rv electric jack motor and motor from a boat dock lift, all of which I had in my pile. They will all lift the head without problem, however they will not hold it in place, if I remove the factory hand crank and drive the lift directly. If I leave the hand crank in place, and use motor to turn the drive chain connected to crank, it (crank) binds up when trying to power down. Is anyone aware of a source for a 12-24v motor that would have a brake? or another way to stop the weight of head from causing it to drop freely.Read More

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Capstan winch (portable!) options

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Yesterday at 09:14:23 AM
Written by oifla
Views: 187
Hello all,

Have been looking into getting a portable winch. I know there are other options but the site here (steep hills and valleys, not great on equipment access) and my limited needs (I'm not looking to turn this into a business, this is all for personal and home use so not a lot of volume is needed)....

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Sawing fir

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
May 01, 2024, 02:49:39 PM
Written by fluidpowerpro
Views: 737
Had a guy drop off these 9 logs for me to saw. I'm pretty sure they are fir (Douglas or Balsam??) but if not please correct me.
He would like it sawn into 1x and 2x4's. I have not sawn fir before. All those knots look challenging.
I also wonder if because he just cut them and it is spring that there will be more sap. Should I be concerned? Does fir stain like Red Pine? Read More

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Fuel use

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
May 01, 2024, 04:36:56 AM
Written by ladylake
Views: 612

My little Isuzu is doing real good, I sawed 14 1/2 hours on 1 tank sawing pine with good off bearers so sawing steady. A new record for me,. I've made it 13 hours a couple of times. Steve

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