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Self releasing snatch block

Posted in Forestry and Logging
December 16, 2024, 07:44:54 PM
Written by ironmule2004
Views: 3588
Hello, Looking at making or purchasing a self releasing snatch block. If I have to put in in place and then go remove it after the log gets by it vs me putting a conventional snatch block in place then going to remove it just before the logs gets past it am I saving any steps? Especially wondering...

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Which cutting band really is best

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 15, 2024, 03:27:19 PM
Written by kkcomp
Views: 2063

I have seen many people, including myself, ask about band (blade) life. The question always seems to stem from an economic and value standpoint. The typical response is some for of I use Brand X or Y because based on that person's particular reasoning and situation which may be drastically different

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Timberking B20

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 15, 2024, 02:07:39 PM
Written by Wysefork
Views: 1064
The saw carriage up and down electric motor has seen it's better days. I have checked solenoids and breaker all working. Test motor directly to battery nothing or hardly nothing. My question is would I be better off to replace motor or have electric motor shop repair. Any information much appreciated...

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size and model of grapple

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 15, 2024, 05:39:38 AM
Written by sliverofmercy
Views: 3674

i just got a mill...hm130max and tractor - kubota mx5400. i want to get a grapple for the logs. i have the 16 foot trailer. any recommendation on the grapple? kubota said that they have one for 4900 but even the rep said it's overpriced and i could just get one aftermarket. not sure where to start though.

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Frozen Sawdust

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 13, 2024, 08:43:46 AM
Written by Rhodemont
Views: 1165
I did not clean up the mound of sawdust along the mill after sawing last week. We got 4 inch wet snow and then a lot of rain. The temp dropped low twenties and now the sawdust is frozen hard as rock. Hurt my wrist trying to put a shovel into it and then slipped and fell on it. It will thaw for removal...

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