OldJarheads Milling Thread...

Nebraska · May 16, 2022, 07:34:42 AM

Very nice.

OlJarhead · May 16, 2022, 08:33:20 AM

As a future customer called it my "sawdust roadshow" continues today in Northen Idaho. Milled 708bf of logs (scale not output) in 2.5 hrs after arriving from Spokane where I was milling previously.

Going to try to finish up the rest today so I can head home in the AM after 6 days on the road!

Sawdust roadshow indeed!

Crusarius · May 16, 2022, 09:20:49 AM

Watch that last step.... its a doozy

OlJarhead · May 16, 2022, 09:38:52 AM

indeed! but the view!

OlJarhead · May 16, 2022, 09:40:43 AM

2000bf of logs today. what will I do this afternoon! lol

Crusarius · May 16, 2022, 10:01:40 AM

oh good, you got back up

OlJarhead · May 16, 2022, 03:22:53 PM

lol feeling after milling these monster slabs!

10 feet x 2 1/2"x 22 to 26" at the small end and 27" at the big end! Whew had to run it over the stops! didn't hold on the last cut but worked it out! 4 degree bands seem best on these monster slabs!

OlJarhead · May 16, 2022, 08:58:34 PM

Hmmmm seems the idle bandwheel bearing is gone. 590hrs...seems a little early???

OlJarhead · May 16, 2022, 11:27:43 PM

ordered a new one...56 buck so not bad. got a few other items

WV Sawmiller · May 17, 2022, 10:21:32 AM

Sounds like they must have gone up. Mine went out and I had the WM service loop scheduled to visit the next day and he replaced both for $20 which I felt was a bargain as I could not have driven to town and back for that. Labor was included as part of the normal service so I was happy. You are probably running a bigger mill and different bearing. Sorry for the hiccup. Hope you are back running on all 8 cylinders real soon.

OlJarhead · May 17, 2022, 04:08:25 PM

Just a little bigger! An LT40 Hydraulic with the 26hp Kholer

WV Sawmiller · May 17, 2022, 04:25:01 PM

I'd be surprised if they used a different idler system since it sounds like we are both running the same bands.

OlJarhead · May 17, 2022, 06:56:58 PM

same bands as the lt15 too. Not sure if the bandwheels are different but I doubt it

OlJarhead · June 01, 2022, 09:36:05 AM

Howdy all!

On my last job my bandwheel bearing on the idle side went out (howling like a bandshee) and so I had to order a new one and get the wheel off etc etc...meanwhile the back went kaput (I have some back problems and this time it was back to square one -- as in sit your butt down and wait it out) so we did a cabin trip (with good meds to keep me mostly upright when I needed to be) and have been waiting out the storm

Customer sent me these pics though! Pretty nice job they did stacking and stickering this batch.

I've also been working on my videos and the latest is doing well -- perhaps because of all my goofs and gafs in it (not just a band break video

)....
What a band break looks like! [Wood Mizer Lt40] - YouTube

With luck I'll be back milling soon! I need to get the bandwheel back on and do some other maintenance and have two jobs next week but I fear I may have to put them off!!! Maybe Crossroads can do one if he's willing to travel to Colville?

Anyhow! I'm off to meet the DNR and hobble around looking at what I need to fall and clear for fire protection in hopes I can be ambulatory again soon and at least able to wield a chainsaw and run the mill!

Wish me luck!
Erik 'The Old Jarhead' McVay

OlJarhead · June 04, 2022, 07:54:59 PM

Well crap! Seems I may have blown a disc :( May not be milling a while

beenthere · June 04, 2022, 08:46:39 PM

That's not good. Sorry to hear it.

Jim_Rogers · June 04, 2022, 08:52:50 PM

Get well soon.

Jim Rogers

Crossroads · June 05, 2022, 12:06:53 AM

Enjoy the slack time and get healthy.

Nebraska · June 05, 2022, 10:09:47 AM

Eric I have done that twice and it sucks. Hang in there.

OlJarhead · June 05, 2022, 02:00:49 PM

Thanks all! Crossroads offered to come help me put the mill back together! Thanks! Might have to take you up on it but we'll provide food!

Am hoping for a speedy recovery!