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Do you have trees to grow? Logs to saw? A forest to manage? Chainsaws to fix? A sawmill to purchase or maintain? Timber related business to run? Lumber to dry? Trees or plants to identify? A cabin to build? Are you hungry and like FOOD?

Or would you just like to pull up a stump and visit with a friend?
If any of these and a multitude of other topics apply, then The Forestry Forum is the place for you.

What Will you Find on the Forestry Forum?

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Is Youtube creating a dangerous log handling and milling environment??

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
January 17, 2024, 11:43:28 AM
Written by DocGP
Views: 3760

I see a bunch of wonderful videos on milling and have picked up a TON of useful information from said videos, most of which are being produced my members here.

HOWEVER, is the urge to be famous that strong?? Seems that everyone who purchases a mill now is posting how to videos from day one.

The video that

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Clark 664 or Treefarmer C4 Purchase

Posted in Forestry and Logging
January 17, 2024, 10:53:20 AM
Written by C4treefarmer
Views: 815

Looking for recommendations. I have the option of buying a 664b Clark with a 3-53 or a c4 treefarmer with a deutz.

My question is which machine should I buy? The 3-53 is loud and the deutz is a great engine, but I am told the Clark will be the better machine.

How would the 353 compare to the deutz for

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Let's talk grapples!

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
January 17, 2024, 08:18:47 AM
Written by Tony Sawmill
Views: 4645

Hi all,
I've got a new tractor coming next week and with that, having the 3rd function installed for a grapple. I am debating which style grapple to get and thought I'd post here for feedback and collective years of experience for insights. :)
The 2 main style options I see are shown in the attached picture.

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Transporting used LT40

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
January 16, 2024, 03:22:24 PM
Written by BarnSmokeStudio
Views: 1075

I posted on the FB sawmill group about picking up a used LT40 and how to prepare for transporting the mill if the trailer has issues, it's a 10 year old mill.
Most people thought the best idea would be to put the mill on another trailer to avoid any issues. Has anyone actually towed a mill on another

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Timber King TK721 Feller Buncher

Posted in Forestry and Logging
January 16, 2024, 08:53:02 AM
Written by danetj862
Views: 551

Hey guys,

I have recently purchased a 2005 Timber King TK721 feller buncher. It has the parker IQAN system, I am wondering if there is a way to add another digital display to show fuel pressure, Boost PSI, Intake Air Temp, engine load, Etc. ? The current display shows oil pressure, hyd. temp, coolant

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