New member from NE PA

[Two Trax]

Good morning all. I have been a reader for a while and picked up much valuable information here, thanks to all! I recently joined the world of sawmills purchasing a used low hour Timberking B20. The mill is in pretty good shape but needs a couple things tweaked. 

I am retired and not looking to go into full time production. Looking to saw wood for some of my own projects and perhaps some sawing on the side to help pay for the mill, likely more of a hobbyist. I own almost 350 acres of mostly woods so getting material will not be a problem!

I enjoy chainsaws and cutting/processing wood to keep the central boiler wood stove fed which heats the house, hot water, attached garage and large pole building. Been doing that for 14 years now. Some of my friends thought i was crazy for making so much work for myself and thought I would soon tire of it. Well they were wrong! I still enjoy heading out to process firewood. A day playing in the woods with the saw, tractor and my ever faithful german shepherd is as enjoyable today as when i started this venture. 

So it is my hope to find the same satisfaction with the mill. I know there will be questions, already have a couple but will save those for another time. Looking forward to sharing ideas here on Forestry Forum!

[Marco]

Morning Two Trax,

Sounds like heaven to me, just enough busy to keep you smiling and in shape. I picked up an older LT 30 a few years ago and it adds a whole new dimension to puttering in the bush. 

[Lko67]

Welcome to the forum from another pa Sawyer. Lots of good info here and very helpful and friendly people

[thecfarm]

Two Trax,welcome to the forum.  I have a Heatmor and have about half your acres to play on. ;D  I just came in from playing. I chase down all the dead wood to burn in my OWB,that is why I got it.
How are you getting logs out of the woods now? Tractor,hp? Skidder?
I use the tops from the sawmill for firewood. I only saw for myself,so don't get much wood from that.

[fstedy]

You will find a lot of help here. Many long time B 20 owners who have gone thru the troubleshooting aspects of the machine. Its usually an easy fix and local parts are readily available. Good luck and happing sawing.

[Tom the Sawyer]

Two Trax,

Welcome.  I, too, was retired when I bought my low-hour (5) B20 in 2009.  I bought it with similar intentions and, once the word got out, I have been busier every year.  I am the only mobile, bandsaw mill in about 18,000 square miles - I am as busy as I want to be.  As mentioned, there are a bunch of B20 owners still out here, if you have questions just ask, or PM.  Call Timberking and give them your serial number.  They may be able to tell you what parts have been ordered for your mill, and send you an operator's manual.  Most importantly, they'll treat you like family and help you any way they can, even if you weren't the first one to own that mill.

Tom

[Crossroads]

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your new venture 

[Two Trax]

Thanks for the warm welcomes!

Thecfarm, I have 2 tractors with loaders, a 4700 John Deere 4wd, 48hp, and a C80L Mcormick which is 80 hp 4wd. Have a Farmi skidding winch which is a tremendous help. In addition I built a 3 point cart which in addition to the loader bucket enables me to get out a bit more than 3/4 of a cord if it is loaded right.

[Two Trax]

Welcome to the forum from another pa Sawyer. Lots of good info here and very helpful and friendly people

Well Lko67, you are just out the road from me, I live in Sweet Valley.

[crowhill]

Welcome to the forum Two Trax, and congrats on the purchase of your   B-20. I too bought a low hour B-20 in 2002 just to use for a few small projects for our extended family. But recently has kept me pretty busy in the local area. I have had no major issues with the mill and most all my questions have been answered by reading the forum. Nearly all the milling questions seem relevant to all mills at one time or another. Lots of knowledge on these pages! 

Russel

[Chuck White]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Two Trax and Marco!

[tylerltr450]

Welcome to the forum!

[Wallydawg]

Welcome to the forum. I too also just acquired a B-20 to replace a 1400 manual. The 1400 is great, but somebody 20-30 years younger needs it worse than me. ;D Mike @ TimberKing is your new best friend and will treat you right. As everyone on the forum says, which is true, sawdust fever will infect you. Good luck and work safe.