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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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The simplest Debarker

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 10, 2024, 08:30:39 AM
Written by teed
Views: 1423

It's been a long time since I wrote anything here but felt I wanted to share my latest movie.
See what you think about this simple debarker.

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Cutting Frozen wood

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 09, 2024, 11:27:31 AM
Written by Silverfoxfintry
Views: 1417
Good morning all.

At last winter has arrived in Scotland. It's down to -5c now and it going to be cold for the next few days.
Just in time for a big order for cladding boards.
Can anyone give advise about milling frozen wood?
Are different blades required? Lubricant? In fact any tips will be gratefuly received.Read More

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Raise prices or add blade fee?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 07, 2024, 09:10:07 PM
Written by NewYankeeSawmill
Views: 4349
I think I just wrapped up my last job for the year (truck's going into the shop for head gaskets, be at least a week)... Reflecting back, I spent more money on blades than I anticipated. I want to adjust my pricing to recoup this cost.

I currently charge $50/hr, and when I get on site and setup the mill, the first thing I do (in front of customer so they can see, I point it out to them), is throw a fresh blade on straight out the box. It's kind of a sales-tool: Look, I'm putting on a brand new blade just for you!Read More

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Good "Woody" sort of word.

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 07, 2024, 05:15:05 PM
Written by fluidpowerpro
Views: 2089
https://youtu.be/T70-HTlKRXo?si=2VV1INLmfBBCKkW1

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Restoring old sawmill

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
December 06, 2024, 11:13:38 PM
Written by Ashton1012
Views: 2561
Hello everyone!

I'm currently helping a friend restore/return to working condition a very large old sawmill.
I wish I had more info, as soon as I get more I'll update the post.
I believe it's a 1945 mill, powered by a 1950s D8 engine.
It ran 5 years ago so the owner is confident it won't take much to get running again. After removing the magneto and drying it out, we have spark. Hopefully tomorrow we will see if it wants to fire up. Read More

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