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Sawmills and Milling / Re: Did something dumb today.
Last post by firefighter ontheside - Today at 08:43:53 PMI've been missing my shop hammer for months. Yesterday I was walking up to my porch and decided to look under the new steps. For some reason turtles like to hang out under there. No turtles under there, but guess what was under there. It's a little rusty, but will clean up just fine.
#2
Sawmills and Milling / Re: Did something dumb today.
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:42:24 PMWe've had no shortage of dumbs things we have all come up with. We truly are a resourceful group!
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Sawmills and Milling / Re: Did something dumb today.
Last post by firefighter ontheside - Today at 08:33:55 PMI made that original post over 5 years ago. I can't believe its been that long.
Jeff, I don't think they make an adapter, but you could make one. Then you wouldn't have to undo all that hard work.
Jeff, I don't think they make an adapter, but you could make one. Then you wouldn't have to undo all that hard work.
#4
General Woodworking / Re: Watcha' sellin' ? (And how...
Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:30:58 PMI'm giving this thread a little bit of a bump because I just re-read it and there has been a lot of good and useful information posted thus far. Also the summer craft fair season is upon us. I did a show 2 weeks ago, total bust, no advertising or even road signs outside the show, very very little folks attended. It happens, that's the game. But it served my needs and gave me a shakedown show with my new setup and trailer. I learned a lot and have made a lot of adjustments based on that learning. I have another show this weekend with much higher hopes. Better location, at least some advance advertising, and we will see what happens.
But I have a new question I would like to hear folks input on: How do you balance your 'smalls' verses your bigger dollar items? Also, how do you see things moving out, do you make more on the smalls or the bigger items? How do you balance your stock with smalls verses major items. It takes a lot of $5 items to equal a $150 item.
Maybe what I am really asking is "What is your philosophy on this point?" How do you approach it.
I can't figure out the 'smalls' yet. I don't really enjoy 'production' work at all. I did that for 50 years and would like to be done with it, if I can. To me 'smalls' mean 'production' in that you have to make a bunch of them, and quick, to make it worth anything. OTOH I have made some quick and dirty stuff just to use in my booth that folks like and want, like my little business card crates. I made a few because I wanted something to hold more than 20 cards or so and would be not affected by wind. I wound up selling two of those to other vendors, which I did not expect. So I made more this week. I have sold other card holders too, so it's on my list of 'things to make'. But I sell them for 5 bucks with not much effect on the bottom line. (Actually, that's cheaper than the Lucite ones at Staples.)
So for you show guys, how do you approach the balance and what are your thoughts on this?
But I have a new question I would like to hear folks input on: How do you balance your 'smalls' verses your bigger dollar items? Also, how do you see things moving out, do you make more on the smalls or the bigger items? How do you balance your stock with smalls verses major items. It takes a lot of $5 items to equal a $150 item.
Maybe what I am really asking is "What is your philosophy on this point?" How do you approach it.
I can't figure out the 'smalls' yet. I don't really enjoy 'production' work at all. I did that for 50 years and would like to be done with it, if I can. To me 'smalls' mean 'production' in that you have to make a bunch of them, and quick, to make it worth anything. OTOH I have made some quick and dirty stuff just to use in my booth that folks like and want, like my little business card crates. I made a few because I wanted something to hold more than 20 cards or so and would be not affected by wind. I wound up selling two of those to other vendors, which I did not expect. So I made more this week. I have sold other card holders too, so it's on my list of 'things to make'. But I sell them for 5 bucks with not much effect on the bottom line. (Actually, that's cheaper than the Lucite ones at Staples.)
So for you show guys, how do you approach the balance and what are your thoughts on this?
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Sawmills and Milling / Re: Amputated
Last post by jpassardi - Today at 08:02:49 PMWhat are you replacing it with? I upgraded from a 15 Kohler to a 25 Kohler and it's like a different mill.
#6
Sawmills and Milling / Re: 89 LT40 Restore - 35 years...
Last post by barbender - Today at 08:01:33 PM Yes please carry on- it will be informative for anyone interested in restoring stuff and WM mills in particular. Don't worry, a conversation will form around it. Food may even become involved😁
#7
Sawmills and Milling / Re: Stacking long lumber in a ...
Last post by jpassardi - Today at 08:00:01 PMYes, stickering alone isn't much fun as they get heavier. I've done oak 1.5" thick and 16' long. 
#8
Chainsaws / Re: Stihl 028
Last post by Keepfixin - Today at 07:59:01 PMHey there. Here's a quick figuring chart of what you need to know about bar and chains. Hope it helps. Looks like .325 chain to me. But maybe not. Either be .650" or .750" measured like the chart says.
#9
Firewood and Wood Heating / Re: Firewood on a Hakki Pilkie...
Last post by GRANITEstateMP - Today at 07:41:47 PMI got 20something cord already delivered, another 22cord of hardwood on order and 8 cord of camp firewood. The local campgrounds open this weekend and my customers are already reminding me 
. I can't get in beforehand so they have learned to get on the waiting list early. I've been mostly by myself this year, life happens and helping with firewood for no money isn't THAT much fun! My buddy helps when he can, and we'll help each other get our next winters worth of wood put up, just might take a bit longer
. I can't get in beforehand so they have learned to get on the waiting list early. I've been mostly by myself this year, life happens and helping with firewood for no money isn't THAT much fun! My buddy helps when he can, and we'll help each other get our next winters worth of wood put up, just might take a bit longer #10
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by WhitePineJunky - Today at 07:27:05 PMBeen incredibly dry here no rain in sight! Got hot enough today the black flies backed off, around 25c.
Leaves are coming out on the trees over last couple days which is nice, could use the shade
Leaves are coming out on the trees over last couple days which is nice, could use the shade
