Well the knee is finally done ;)
They can't help me for a year because of my size.
I wish I could make my mill a hydraulic feed.
I'm not good at that stuff.
I don't think I can swing a new mill right now.
I have some good friends helping me fill orders. That's not going to last for ever.
I got lots to think about in the coming week.
I milled today but barely made it up 3 steps into the house.
Take care of yourself, first.
Do what it takes to take some pressure off that knee.
I know it's difficult to loose weight as I am a big guy too.
But, if you change some eating habits you can do it.
Jim Rogers
Health issues can send us in a downward spiral. (Been there and have the t-shirt). It's like an airplane in an insipid spin. You have to apply opposite force to overcome the spin. Opposite rudder and up elevator. Make a plan to get out of the spin THEN decide how to aviate (pilot).
I encourage you to make this evening better than this morning and tomorrow better than today. Once things are under control, make a plan with achievable goals to get where you need to be.
You have a lot of people behind you - some you don't even know!
A lesson I was taught a long time ago when overcoming insurmountable odds is the one second rule. It goes as follows.
1) Your entire responsibility and focus is to make it through the next single second.
2) Repeat step 1.
Before long a minute will be behind you, then an hour, a day, a week. When you look back upon the journey you will surprise yourself on what you have achieved.
Best of luck and take care of yourself.
Jim
Maybe we can organize a "Northern Project II" and help you get caught up on some of your orders? For sure, I'll come help. Give the idea some thought, and come up with a rough plan. Maybe we can take it from there.
Take it easy on yourself, and follow your Doctor's advice.
Oliver Durand
can I help?
Have your friends help you build a lumber shed. Then buy lumber wholesale and store it in your shed. When the truck pulls in with the lumber, unload it and set it under cover with machine. On the weekend when your friends can come help, have them come help you stack the boards in the retail shed. Then when customers come they can grab and load what they want. You know you're making money on the stuff cause you're putting a markup on it.
Hate to see you in pain. :(
I've been following your posts and it sounds like things was going good in the sawmill part. Wish that knee was going good as well.
That's not good When I was overweight I cut out all the carbs, No carbs and lb came off.
Did you ever try to make a sandwich with no bread? ::) I had to learn a new way to eat. I like spaghetti but it's all carbs Now I eat spaghetti squash with sauce.
For me, carbs was the key.
Hate to hear this. Being in pain, especially knee pain, makes it hard to stay motivated. But you can do this.
I'm with Peter on the no carbs. I lost 125 lbs by dropping them from my diet and rarely have knee pain now.
On the brite side
I made a delivery today on the last of a customers order.
It was down a class 6 road.
They made 2 more orders or 1x pine 8' long 18" to 20" wide
Sorry to hear! But it looks like you're focusing on the positive...All the best, Rob.
Hey man sorry to hear about your problems! I realize this is a "woodworking forum", but considering the topic of this one I have to give some personal advice.
So, my wife and I got to be both pretty large individuals. Busy jobs didn't allow for the healthiest eating and we often settled on fast food. Fast forward a couple years and we are larger than ever. We had always been fit people too. Gaining that weight made me borderline diabetic with Type 2 Diabetes and some heart issues. We both had various medical scares, which made us take a "what the heck are we doing?!" moment, you know. Anyways, she started an office job and I wanted us to start a lifestyle change together.
What I found is Keto. Seriously, look in to it. It might not be for you, but it saved our lives. She is down over 130 lbs and is as stunning as the day I met her. I'm down 50 lbs and its night and day difference. Keto is a high fat, moderate protein, and low carb (less than 25g per day). Is it hard? You can bet your bottom it is! But like I said, it saved our life.
Best of luck to you! I hope it works out.
I had success mirroring my wife on Weight Watchers. I followed the points, cut out soft drinks and sweet tea (a gallon a day), and my snacks became oranges, bananas, and sugar free Jello pudding. I dropped about 40 pounds and the knees and feet are saying thank you. It wasn't a hard diet for me to follow. I ate enough to not feel hungry. I used the low carb route a few years back and dropped the weight, but put it back on running the roads and eating fast food. Subway and Food Lion sandwiches have replaced McDonald's and Hardees. Best of luck to you.
Wudman
Well I don't usually respond to alot of posts cause I don't know what to say.
Hang in there Bruno. Hope it all works out for you.
Sugar and carbs.. Your body just isnt designed for the amount of them in every drive thru convenience wrapper, its poison. Fat isnt the enemy, that passes right thru. Its sugar that you cant unload.
Quit the soda, switch to water. Dropping bread is tough, but bacon and cheese and pistachios help. Spaghetti squash is awesome.
Southbeach is another diet that works great.. Its that first week of carb withdrawal thats hardest, but once you hit ketosis pounds just fall off in your sleep.
Sorry to hear about this knee problem. My neighbor was in the same boat about a year ago. His wife started finding low carb recipes and now it looks like he may not even need surgery. I hope the best for you on this journey. It will pass in time. Brian
I haven't had any sugar In 2 years
Gave up bread then also.
I'm still working but it's tough the worst part is the mental part.
I'm changing some things around hopping to make it till winter.
I got to keep at it so I don't lose what I got going.
Had a friend help me saw some 1x12x8 pine boards for inventory to sell and some fir utility grade boards to sell .
I have a Dr. appointment on Tuesday morning.
I hope they can help me make it to winter.
Hang in there Bruno. It will get better.
Wishing good luck to you, Bruno. PM me if I can help you in any way. Oliver
Thank you all :)
Went to the Dr's Tuesday
Made my knee worse new meds not working to good.
Spent today on the couch with ice on my knees.
Had to use a walking stick to go out and get a coffee this morning.
Got help at the mill the next 2 days
I hope I feel better in the morning.
Hope you are feeling better. Hang in there!
Having a tough week.
Not getting around to good.
Had someone cancell an order 3/4 done.
Hit a nice buck in velvet in Newport this morning.
Busted the grill and front of the truck.
On a good note sold 13 slabs this week.
Made a connection with a young gall that does beautiful wood burning.
Going to mill her up some live edge basswood when I have some help.
Trying to stay positive but it hard when I can't move very well :(
Quote from: Bruno of NH on August 17, 2018, 08:46:44 AM
Having a tough week.
Not getting around to good.
Had someone cancell an order 3/4 done.
Hit a nice buck in velvet in Newport this morning.
Busted the grill and front of the truck.
On a good note sold 13 slabs this week.
Made a connection with a young gall that does beautiful wood burning.
Going to mill her up some live edge basswood when I have some help.
Trying to stay positive but it hard when I can't move very well :(
Thinking of you down here in Virginia. Stay focused on getting the weight off so they can get to your knees, the knee surgery is just amazing stuff. I'd even suggest getting some professional help on the weight loss if that's something you could make happen.
My heart is with you my Friend. I just wish that I was closer.
One second, that's all you have to get through, then repeat. It will become routine. I am speaking from experience. You can pull this off.
Hang in there bruno. Young gals always make me positive.
Things didn't get this way all at once and it will take time to get better, keep at it doing what you can without making the knee worse. Try to find ways to ways to keep yourself mobile and relive stress on your knee.
Ideas?
Use your strong points to your advantage, from reading your posts I'm always impressed with your ambition you seem to have the ability to market product and create good customer relations, perhaps you could hire some help with producing the product and free up time to market and sell.
The words out about my mill with the young gals :)
One of my friends gets a kick out of it.
Opportunity, get the word out to the young guys about the young gals coming to the sawmill.
Better yet get the gals to work at the sawmill, probably work harder and do a better job!
I have worked with some ladies before.
They have all been hard workers.
My grandfather said he never really made any money until he had his hernia operation because it forced him to work with his head rather than his back.
Alan
When you feel like you are going through "the hot place" keep moving! Ole Scratch is just waiting for folks to give up. That's when he gets us!
Sorry you are having a hard time. Wish I were closer, young gals around my sawmill are mostly just lost....
Quote from: Bruno of NH on August 17, 2018, 12:48:46 PM
I have worked with some ladies before.
They have all been hard workers.
My helper on the sawmill this summer is my 14 y/o niece!
She's a better helper than a lot of guys I've had on the other side of the mill in the past! ;)
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Stacking lumber.
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Shoveling sawdust.
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And then hop in the JD and bring me another log. :)
Couldn't do anything this weekend couldn't find any help.
This week I'm trying a new guy for 3 days.
I got folks wanting their mill orders and I'm 6 to 8 cords behind on firewood.
I can split it but I'm not touching a chain saw when you can't move.
Hopefully things work out this week :)
I'm keeping a good outlook.
Quote from: Bruno of NH on July 28, 2018, 03:24:04 PM
Well the knee is finally done ;)
They can't help me for a year because of my size.
I wish I could make my mill a hydraulic feed.
I'm not good at that stuff.
I don't think I can swing a new mill right now.
I have some good friends helping me fill orders. That's not going to last for ever.
I got lots to think about in the coming week.
I milled today but barely made it up 3 steps into the house.
Put out an ad for a mentor, someone looking to get into the business. They can help you out and you can get some stuff done.
Had a family friend come over this morning and helped me at the mill.
He was good help got one of my small orders done.
He didn't want any money but I pay everyone that works at the mill.
Some days it all works out. smiley_thumbsup
Bruno. I'm within an hour and 15 of you. If you need a hand next weekend I can give you a Saturday / Sunday morning. From following your posts I see you have a big heart and awesome attitude!
Let me know asap on the board or thru pm so I can put it on my schedule.
Be well
Chep
Thanks for the offer :)
I have a Dr. Appointment Friday at 3:00
I hope to have a plan laid out.
My friend that helped me this weekend is coming back again next weekend he liked it and I think he was glad to have a little jingle in his pocket.
He just got a small house that needs lots of work.
He don't have any money.
I have been giving him some lumber to jump start his repairs.
I don't want any payment for it.
The money he makes milling can go to other material he needs.
Winter is coming.
It's very hard for me to need help.
It's just not my way.
But there is also a joy in giving and I know Jim that you have received that joy. Never deny that joy to any other person by refusing to allow them to give or to help. :)
I have found a couple new part time helpers and have milled out some pine orders this week.
Cut and split some firewood.
I'm 10 cords behind.
I have a Dr's appointment today at 3:00 and Sheila's going to take me :)
To boss me around and make a shure I get something done.
I worked to long yesterday I'm paying for it a little this morning.
But bills need to get paid.
Thanks for listening
Bruno
Why don't you get a guy with a firewood processor to cut and split it all? I see them on CL all the time.
They come in and do it. You just have to scoop load and del.
Didn't go very good at the Dr's appointment today.
No new knees for me untill i have gastric bypass surgery.
No surgeon will do it.
It takes a year to get the bypass.
I'm in a real pickle now.
I did get two shots.
I found 2 guys to work at the mill 2 weeks ago.
This week they never showed up.
The orders are piling up fast .
I can't afford a hydraulic mill right now but that's what I need.
If this keeps up I'm going to lose everything thing I have built up the last 4 years.
Had a bunch of things lined up for today and my friend that's helping me son got crushed by a steel beam at work and got hurt real bad.He has to stay home.
I'm thinking at this point I might have to fold up by the end of the month if things don't get better .
I got a good name in the area and don't want to lose it.
Ah my friend, I hate that you are having labor pains. (pun intended) I know that you are not in a heavily populated area but hopefully you will find a dependable helper. I am thinking an older person that needs a supplemental income. Hopefully.
Any interest out there to bring your mill to Brunos house and cut wood on a Sunday? with 4 or 5 mills and 10 guys, we could keep him in wood for a while.
Just an idea. Let me know.
Thank You Peter. That is the response that I was hoping for.
The man needs help so load up, gather at Bruno's place, and take care of business.
I can't bring my mill but I'd be happy to help saw out some lumber.
Jim Rogers
Be nice to get some mill together. That way Bruno can feed them with his tractor, move slabs and lumber and run the job. I will bring 2 new boxes of blades for anyone who wants to come and cut. If more come I'll bring more blades.
Jim If you come Maybe you can come here and drive my truck pulling my edger.
I'll have my other truck with the mill.
Come on guys and girls for a day we can make sawdust.
Bruno I know how you are about the help thing, I'm the same way But If I had my back to the wall, I would let you help me.
If we here can get this thing organize, you're going to have to set it up so we can make lumber.
Want to maximize the day if you know what I mean.
I hate to but i will take the help.
I have 2 friends that will help tail the mills
They helped me today deliver the last of the big slab order to Killington Vt.
They both work during the week.
I will have a list to work from.
Thank you Peter and Jim
I got home today from the delivery and got in the house and had a stress melt down.
I walk with a cane and crawl up the 3 stairs into my house.
Sheila has to help me get out of a chair.
This stinks☹
My offer still stands to help. Sounds like a plan coming together. I wont be bringing my Lucas unless you have anything to wide for the bandmills? So therwise I will be a proud tailgunner
Thank You Jim for accepting the offer and allowing your FF Friends to lend a hand when a hand is what you need. Hopefully this can/will come together very quickly.
Of course it is too far for me to be there but I will help with expenses.
You can count on me, and maybe my wife can help in some way. Nail down a date and we'll be there.
This is awesome to see come together, Bruno I'm sorry you're in a position where you need the help, but it also gives you an opportunity to see what kinda folks you have around you. I'll be praying for your knees, and for some of the stress load to come off as these folks jump in to help.
Someone could run my mill and cut slabs if they are interested.
We need some MILLS to come, Just bring your mill the blades are on me.
If we get some smaller mills than mine I'll get the blades you want to use. All Wood Mizer blades.
Mine are all reg 7x1 1/4x55
The timing is good on this. I was going to pull the wheels off my mill and edger. For my new set up.
Bruno your job will be my last road job. smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup :D :D :D :D :D ;)
Quote from: SawyerTed on July 28, 2018, 03:58:25 PM
Health issues can send us in a downward spiral. (Been there and have the t-shirt). I got the scars as well
You have a lot of people behind you - some you don't even know!
Bruno
I know exactly how you feel. Stress is a terrible life destroying monster. It probable does not need to be said " when you can not look anywhere else look up" ,You will come out of this stronger than before.
Right now all I can offer is moral support.
This would be a great story for local news alot better than my "good boy" is in jail and the police are prejudice.
Pete, I can come to your place and drive your truck. Pick a date and we can work it out.
Any day works for me other than the 28th of this month. A Saturday to help others from their regular jobs may help also.
Jim Rogers
Jim, this weekend it is too soon to get the help I think.. Sep, 29 sat, or the 30th Sun. Hope we can get some mills there.
If some guest on here see this and have a sawmill willing to help call me and let me know, My cell, 603 455 0606 Pete.
Thanks. 8) 8) 8)
Don't have nor have I ever run a mill, but am real good at learning and driving just about anything. I am looking to learn and am not afraid of hard work.
If you want someone that can lend a hand lifting boards and maybe get few runs on a mill, I figure this would be a good way to get my feet wet.
Going to look at the woodmizers at Deerfield on the 28th, hoping they have some "fair" deal going on.
I am less than two hours away. Just let me know.
Tony
at about 7.5 hours to get there it makes it much more challenging to come help. especially with a 2 month old rodent at home.
Wish you the best, depending on the timing of this I may still try to make it up. My last trip to NH was great. met a bunch of great ppl will help however I can.
I have a wedding on the saturday, but, I could potentially come up with my edger on the sunday to help clean up the mess. My 70 is setup with a conveyor and green chain behind it and kinda buried but edger easy enough to get to. What is the cutlist? Is it all poine?
Bruno will you post your address please, And is sep, 29 or 30 ok with you??
The wife reminded me the 29th we will have a house full, but I am good for the 30th.
My place is 4276 main st Springfield nh
My rt 114
I'm working on a cut list
That weekend is fine with me.
I lined up a skid steer to use also
Might need someone to run it.
Just to make shire material handling won t be a issue.
I hope to have a friend to buck the logs as needed a head of milling
Cut list
Pictures of the mill yard and logs
For an idea of what is here
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I also have a dog
She is very friendly
Quote from: Magicman on September 16, 2018, 09:04:33 PMOf course it is too far for me to be there but I will help with expenses.
This sawing project for Bruno needs much more than moral support. There will be expenses such as food, refreshments, etc. My check will go out in the mail today to Bruno (Jim Minard).
Pete, I can't bring my mill as my truck is not inspected and most likely it will not pass and is not road worthy any more. I'm planning on getting another one soon.
I can push Bruno mill and work on sawing up anything they put on the bunks, but I would rather not carry any lumber off of it.
The only way I could bring my mill is to rent a uhaul pickup truck to pull it.
I can do both day, Saturday and Sunday if you wish. It isn't too far a drive my house to Bruno's.
And as I mentioned I can come to your house and drive one truck pulling the edger over and back, as long as it's class C license.
Jim Rogers
I can probably help however I will need a lift for my mill ('87 lt40hd) to Bruno's. I live 10 or 15 miles away I think.
I can probably walk my Saw head back and forth all day but after a pneumonectomy last winter and chemotherapy after I can't do much more.
With a decent tailgunner me and my mill can spit out a decent amount of lumber.
Helping others makes me feel good. So I'm selfish
I can bring my mill for either the 29th or 30th, but not both. I have a commitment for one day that weekend, but can be flexible as to which day.
Disclaimer: I am not a production sawyer. I use the mill for specialty cutting for my wife's business. Maybe I could team up with someone like Jim who has a similar mill. That way I can help out, supply a mill and learn some new things at the same time.
Let me what day and I can be there with a mill. LT40 HD 26.
I have Bruno's mailing address which is different from his physical address. If any of you want to join me and contribute to this effort, send me a PM and I will share it with you. MM
Quote from: beav on September 18, 2018, 09:43:06 AM
I can probably help however I will need a lift for my mill ('87 lt40hd) to Bruno's. I live 10 or 15 miles away I think.
I can probably walk my Saw head back and forth all day but after a pneumonectomy last winter and chemotherapy after I can't do much more.
With a decent tailgunner me and my mill can spit out a decent amount of lumber.
Helping others makes me feel good. So I'm selfish
If we do the 30th I can probably swing by and grab you and your mill. I have a sliverado 1500, just let me know what I need for a hitch. I don't have any experience, but am a quick learner and not afraid of work. I am not as quick as I used to be, but move pretty good for 51.
I can also bring a couple chainsaws.
Tony
Thanks Gagnon mountain. I have to warn you that the mill is not currently registered for over the road use. My town clerk asked if it was a "wood rig" years ago. I said yes and she said it didn't need to be registered. I usually follow in my car to keep inquiring eyes back a ways. In 10 years I haven't had a problem.
The mill is road worthy, I just followed my son 15 miles back from a big job.
Where are you from? I live in Newbury
Jay
Beave,
I am in Milton. I am just under two hours away, so figured 10 or 15 miles from the destination wouldn't make much of a difference.
No worries on the mill. I have a small trailer I use occasionally for motorcycles, lawn mowers etc. Although I register it every year, I haven't had the plate on it in over a decade. Never had a problem. I also tow my splitter from time to time, never even thought to try to register that!
Tony
I have gotten several PM's from members requesting Bruno's mailing address. Contributions will allow those of us that can not attend to be a part of this worthwhile humanitarian effort to help a fellow "Sawdust" Brother.
Jim a reg license will work. DaveinNH,,, beav,, What kind of blade are you running? I need to know so I can call Ross and have him send me some blades.
Looks like the 30th we can get the most mills there.
We need 2 or 3 more mills to go. and all the help we can get. With 2 or 3 people running my edger I think it will keep up with 4+ mills. Maybe :D :D :D :D
Now I have to find all of my [on the road tools] :D :D :D
Good thing I like you Bruno. :D :D :D :D ;)
Peter
I can't thank you enough for helping me out.
I'm very grateful.
I split wood by myself yesterday I had a hard time getting into the house.
I crawl up the steps like a bear.
It was a bad day yesterday I found out an uncle I'm very close with has cancer and needs a kidney removed.
Cancer in my family usually doesn't end well ☹
I'm trying to find some help but we have very low unemployment in NH.
My Dr wants me to go on disability and I told her that's not going to happen!
I am following that post very closely. Right now it seems that I could go has a helper/sawer. My mill is stationary, so with no equipment. I could go for both days. I have a small RV rig for my sleeping if I could park on the site. I have 15 years+ of experience with a LT40 and a backhoe. Could I be of any help?
Peter, it sounds like we are going to have a pine day. 042 x 10° works for me. Prolly Dave too.
Tony, my mill has a standard 2" ball hitch. I think my place might be on the way from yours. You will be coming up 89? (I'm not sure where Milton is)
Thanks to all
Jay
There is room in the back for an rv
Peter, more precisely:
Wood mizer .042 x 1 1/4 x 158; 10°
I will be there with chainsaws and a strong back!
Sounds like it will be an awesome day
.042 x 1 1/4 x 158; 10° will work for me as well. Let me know what else I can bring. I will throw in a few peaveys. I can also throw in a Stihl backpack blower for cleanup help.
Quote from: beav on September 19, 2018, 08:49:05 AM
Peter, it sounds like we are going to have a pine day. 042 x 10° works for me. Prolly Dave too.
Tony, my mill has a standard 2" ball hitch. I think my place might be on the way from yours. You will be coming up 89? (I'm not sure where Milton is)
Thanks to all
Jay
Milton is southeastern part of the sate. Just north of Rochester on the Maine border. I haven't looked to see which way to go, but send me your address and I will just head straight to you. I am all set with the hitch.
Everyone:
Do we have a time yet? I am just under two hours away.
I have no experience with sawmills, but can bring a chainsaw or two, leaf blower, and a somewhat able body.....
Looking forward to a learning a bit from you guys.
Tony
Peter, I'll come in my service truck. Tools, welder, torches, air compressor.
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Thanks, Oliver06262
Looks like we will have 3 mills and an edger so far, Looks like Sunday the 30th is it.
Blades are on order.
Start time daybreak. ;D
Jim, I will have my pickup with the edger all hooked up with a bunch of junk in the back ready to go. :D
When you get here we'll go.
Now we want 65° and sunny. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
You got some good friends Bruno!! Wish I wasnt so far away....MM, pm me your address and Ill send you some coin to go along with what you are sending....
You guys are awesome!
Bruno, is that 4276 main st Springfield address is where the mills are going?
I was going to put it in my GPS.
I don't want Jim and I to end up at the cfarm. :D :D
Yes Peter
4276 main st Springfield nh
Rt 114
You guys are a good bunch.
Don't need no sawing,but I could use a few rock pickers. ;D
Several members have already contacted me for Bruno's mailing address which is different from his physical address.
If any of you that can not make the trip want to join in and be a part of this effort, send me a PM for the mailing address.
Pete:
I'm ok with the 30th, I can be there early.
My gps says 1 hour 20 minutes from my house to your mill.
How long from your house to Bruno's?
I have been there and should have it saved in my gps program on my phone.
Jim Rogers
PS. are we going to name this event? 2nd FF NH gathering? or Gathering at Bruno's
And we should establish a "rain date" if we're not going to work in the rain.
Personally I would rather not.
Jim Rogers
I'm with Jim concerning rain. Also Sunday the 30th works for me
I'll ask the father for the sun that day, You can too. ;)
Afternoon Folks
Could I get a count of how many are coming please.
My Mother (Jackie) has offered to do the food.
She is a real bull dog 😉
She will hound me till I tell her.
Thanks Bruno
Jackie I bet is like Brenda. 10 coming, she cooks like 20 will be there. ;D
I will start the count me and my mill, but it wont eat much ;D
Count my wife and I. She said she will do a carrot cake. Hope that we wont be too many people ...the piece of cake will be bigger :) At what time we start ?
I'm hopeing to make it and bringing my wife/navigator.
GAB
Me, and I will pick up Jay (Beav) and his mill.
Tony
So that's:
DaveNH = 1
curved-wood +2 = 3
Gab + 2 = 5
GM and Jay +2 = 7
Pete and Jim +2 = 9
Did I miss anyone?
Jim Rogers
Jackie is a planer and organiser ☺
Growing up no shoes in the house no work cloths on the furniture.
My last black lab Max stayed at her house during the day when I worked on jobs he couldn't go to.
She had him trained to stay on the mat and lift his feet so she could wipe them.
Then he could go in the kitchen and lay on his dog bed.😃
Me! You missed me! I'll be there
Am right over the hill from Bruno (Jim). Of course I will be there! All the best, Rob.
I'm planning to come. My wife/chaperone is planning to come also. She was at Peter's in May so she knows what to expect and will help somehow if she does come.
The latest long term forecast for Springfield on the 30th is mostly sunny high of 64. A couple of days ago it was cloudy with showers. Looking up!
Quote from: Jim_Rogers on September 20, 2018, 05:13:07 PM
So that's:
DaveNH = 1
curved-wood +2 = 3
Gab + 2 = 5
GM and Jay +2 = 7
Pete and Jim +2 = 9
Did I miss anyone?
Jim Rogers
Oliver05262 +2 = 11
78NHTFY + 1 = 12
chep + 1 = 13
Jim Rogers
My GPS only gets me to main st, no 4276, It's only 10 years old, :D :D
Do you think I need a new one Bruno??
Peter
Get to Andover
Then rt 4-a
Left on to four corners rd
Next right to rt 114
Right on to 114
I'm on the right
Kindling wood stand out front
Coming from the North
I-89 south exit 13 Grantham
Take a right at the end off ramp
Go through town
Take next left rt 114
Go past Grantham dump 4th drive on the left
Coming from the south
I-89 north
Exit 13 Grantham don't take the Springfield exit
Left at bottom of ramp
Go through town
Left on st 114
Go past Grantham dump 4th drive on left
Use my directions when you get close so you don't end up going around Robin hood's barn.
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 21, 2018, 12:03:20 PM
My GPS only gets me to main st, no 4276, It's only 10 years old, :D :D
Do you think I need a new one Bruno??
I was gonna say just pull it up on your phone but I know you still use the same high end phones my parents do. My mom's phone died last week and she had to stop at 5 stores before she found another flip phone :D
Bruno glad to see you are getting some help. Hang in there
Blades came in.
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Wood Mizer of Maine donated free shipping, [ Thank you, Maureen Clair ] smiley_wavy
It looks like the FF will again prove the spirit of giving is alive and well. I wish that I was able to make the trip to help you out Bruno. May all the efforts of those who participate be fruitful and all be safe in this endeavor.
Quote from: PAmizerman on September 21, 2018, 07:53:16 PM
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 21, 2018, 12:03:20 PM
My GPS only gets me to main st, no 4276, It's only 10 years old, :D :D
Do you think I need a new one Bruno??
I was gonna say just pull it up on your phone but I know you still use the same high end phones my parents do. My mom's phone died last week and she had to stop at 5 stores before she found another flip phone :D
Bruno glad to see you are getting some help. Hang in there
Someday soon I'll get a new phone and GPS. :D :D
Bruno, How are you set up for sticking. I'm thinking we should stick while cutting lumber. I can make some when I get there but, they will be green. And you know what happens green on green.
Peter
I'm planing on making some on Tuesday from some dry stock I have.
Looking for more mills. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Bruno, I may be confused, however your directions from 4corners rd. ( north on 114) say you're on the left, and the directions from Grantham (south on 114) say you are on the left? Do i have the right left or is it the other one??
Sorry from 4 corners rd I'm on the right
I'm going to have ethanol free gas for the gas mills
I only have one diesel tank I will try to get others
Not having any help to mill I have been spending my time doing firewood.
A friend that was a logger and now works for the State highway department comes over after work and blocks up the wood for me.
I put the splitter in front of the pile of blocks and sit on a bench and split all day.i use a pickaroon to help load the blocks.Some of the blocks are 3ft a cross.They are hard to load on the splitter sometimes when you can't lift with your knees.Its keeping me busy and can bring in a little money.
It gives me a lot of time to think when you are splitting wood.
Is there a time set for Sunday?
7 or 8 AM
I will be out at 6:30
Pete: what time do you want to leave your place?
Jim Rogers
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 24, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Looking for more mills. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
I would like to come and will bring my mill if still needed. LT40 super kubota, I can bring my own blades. Wife says she'll come along.
This is the true Forestry Forum Spirit. You guys are making this ole Traveling Man very proud. :)
Quote from: Magicman on September 25, 2018, 08:17:14 AM
This is the true Forestry Forum Spirit. You guys are making this ole Traveling Man very proud. :)
Maybe so, We have not heard from Jeff
He might be pith off with me for not asking first before I started this in his house
Sorry boss.
Quote from: Jim_Rogers on September 25, 2018, 07:34:36 AM
Pete: what time do you want to leave your place?
Jim Rogers
7 am He's an hr away I think.
Quote from: terrifictimbersllc on September 25, 2018, 08:08:31 AM
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 24, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Looking for more mills. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
I would like to come and will bring my mill if still needed. LT40 super kubota, I can bring my own blades. Wife says she'll come along.
How far away are you from Bruno?
198 or 217 miles depending on route. Thinking we'll do most of driving and stay somewhere Saturday night up there en route somewhere. Or if there are motels in Springfield maybe drop the mill off first. I was looking on line hoping for a mom and pop type one.
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 25, 2018, 12:28:59 PM
Quote from: Magicman on September 25, 2018, 08:17:14 AM
This is the true Forestry Forum Spirit. You guys are making this ole Traveling Man very proud. :)
Maybe so, We have not heard from Jeff
He might be pith off with me for not asking first before I started this in his house
Sorry boss.
Quote from: Jim_Rogers on September 25, 2018, 07:34:36 AM
Pete: what time do you want to leave your place?
Jim Rogers
7 am He's an hr away I think.
Quote from: terrifictimbersllc on September 25, 2018, 08:08:31 AM
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 24, 2018, 12:25:05 PM
Looking for more mills. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
I would like to come and will bring my mill if still needed. LT40 super kubota, I can bring my own blades. Wife says she'll come along.
How far away are you from Bruno?
Sorry I have not looked and weighed in, just know that each and every one of you make me proud. I'm fighting a few things now that make it impossible at times to read my phone or the forum so I am missing a lot. In fact I had to have help having this read and typed for me today. It started with a viscous separation of the eye, then I had an accident helping to move something for my son, his big bar sized league dart board fell into my head, driving it into my neck. This has caused all kinds of issues including eye twitch and ocular migraines and head and neck pain daily. I've kept quiet about it hoping it would go away. Anyhow, I'll be fine. I can do almost anything but see to read and write well. This is about our friend Bruno and all of you fine forum members. Like I said, you all make me proud!
There are a couple of mom and pop motels in Newport NH 20 minutes away down rt 10
Thanks. Found 2 of them there looks like a good option. Is anyone else staying overnight Saturday anywhere nearby, either motel or campground?
Jeff take care of yourself we need our fearless leader 😁😁
WoW, Jeff. Hope you heal up fast.
terrificttimbersllc.. No one expects you to hall a mill 200 miles oneway.
for one days work. Not trying to talk you out of it just it's a long way.
All of us are about an hr away from Bruno.
terrifictimbers we're staying at the Lamplighter motel in New London, NH.
Oliver & Harriett Durand
The weather seems to cooperate. So we gona be there.
It is a 5 1/2 hours drive for me + time at the customs. Cutting in a half by stoping at my son's place . But still a 3 hours drive so we like to sleep at Bruno's place saturday night to be there at the first hour in the morning. Is that is still Ok with you Bruno ? We are thinking of putting a couple day more to visit around. We have a camping van RV that blends in the landscape . We are completely autonomous with food sleeping etc. Does anybody have suggestions of nice camping grounds or a nice place for night parking ? We are thinking of the White mountains or beside the sea in the Kennebunk area .
Thank's to Bruno's helping project I am going to take a break of the sawmill here, take a bit of vacation and have fun. Isn't sawing a question of fun ?
Yes no problem camping at my place,👍
Quote from: Peter Drouin on September 25, 2018, 08:14:07 PMterrificttimbersllc.. No one expects you to hall a mill 200 miles oneway. for one days work. Not trying to talk you out of it just it's a long way. All of us are about an hr away from Bruno.
I felt no pressure whatsoever. It will be an adventure! Y'all should get out more. We'll bring our passports since it's so far and we'll be going thru Vermont. :) :) Seriously Peter I'm looking forward to meeting you. Felt bad I missed your event last May.
Hey fellers, I can't make it. Looks like you got more than enough armament for the task at hand though. Have fun, be safe, and remember, don't be talking too much you're there to work not gossip!!! lol lol lol
Thanks, terrifictimbersllc, Looks like we will have a sunny day too.
Looking forward to meeting you.
So now we have 4 mills and an edger I think, we need 10 to 14 people/ hands,
More, :D :D :D :D :D
move_it 8) 8) smiley_hillbilly_tub_base smile_banjoman food3 smiley_beertoast smiley_fiddler smiley_trap_drummer smiley_guitarist
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Hi Bruno/Peter-
checking to see what would be easiest for you, if I drop off the mill Saturday late afternoon, or just drive in Sunday early with it. If Saturday, I could set up when I get there. Again whatever you prefer, I'm told there is plenty of parking where we're staying.
I'm going to be around Saturday
I just have to make a firewood delivery in the morning somsome time.
It would be nice if you came Saturday to set up your mill.
I need ideas on how to set things up for easy work flow and log and lumber moving.
I'm starting to get nervevise 😊
Please bring some lawn chairs or such to sit in for lunch break.
Remember I have only sawn at my place never mobile .
Or with a Woodmizer mill so or organization and set up I will need help.
I'm pretty much tractor bound.
I have a friend letting me use his skid steer to help us out with material handling.
I don't want to disappoint anyone as this is a very humbling experience for me.
Bruno
Nervous is just another word for excited.... ;D
I'll be bringing my chair and personal safety equipment.
Jim Rogers
I have some semi dry 1x6 pine and some hemlock
Should I try and cut stickers on my table saw or wait for one of you with the mill.
None of my hired help has showed up this week to help run the mill.
I have had to split firewood because I can sit on a bench and do it.
It helps keep a little money coming in.
Getting help can be bad, I have a hell of a time. always an hr or two late or no show.
One of the biggest reason for my retool after we get you fixed up. ;D
I will cut your sticking. ;)
BUT tomorrow I'm going to the Deerfield Fair. A&P sawmill will be close.
8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
When I get my health right
I'm setting up so I don't have to depend on anyone
One of the reason my knees are gone is when I was building I never waited for anyone.
I found a way to get it done my self if I had to start work at 4:00 am and finish at midnight.
I was just at Deerfield yesterday, met Ross, nice guy. The bride and I will be there tomorrow as well.
I am really looking forward to Sunday, I have been holding off posting a bunch of questions hoping you guys might be able to answer a few in exchange for my labor.
Tony
Tony
Some of the folks coming on Sunday have been a wealth on knowledge for me when I first hot my mill and still are.
You will learn alot.
Morning
I have had for the gas mills and my friend lent me a skid tank for diesel
I'm getting ready
Bruno we'll plan on coming in tomorrow mid afternoon say around 3 pm to drop off and, if it works for you, to set up mill. Happy to adjust the time any way you like if needed. Dennis
Dennis that sound great
See you then
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We'll try to get there mid-afternoon so we can help you get set up. Might go to New London first and find the motel and check in and then head up.
My wife will rest easier if we do it that way.
Sounds good🙂
Big rip down day here Bruno, see you Sun.
I'm nervous
But can't wait to get some lumber cut
I need (6) 16" to18" wide x 10' pine slabs
(8) 22" to 27" wide x 8' pine slabs for Tuesday 😃
I'm feeling blessed
I will be up to lend a hand however I can. Looking forward to it
Make sure someone is running the camera for the rest of us to see the action.
Be safe folks! Don't need any boo boos holding up progress!
Best wishes for a safe and productive event! Hoping the commaradrie is good and hope Jim's spirits are lifted!
First mill in the yard and set up.
Dennis and his wife 😊
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Quote from: SawyerTed on September 29, 2018, 11:01:10 AM
Best wishes for a safe and productive event! Hoping the commaradrie is good and hope Jim's spirits are lifted!
X2, couldn't have said it better.
I am loving watching this plan come together. smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup
Work Safe Guys.
Oliver and his wife stopped in and are staying New London
Curved wood and his wife are in the back setting up their camper for the night.
Jackie has got us loaded up with food and is stopping tomorrow with more.
I'm feeling blessed 😊
Thanks everyone Bruno , Sheila and Smiley
You and your family should feel blessed Jim, because you are. :)
I wish that I could be there too.
May it go well tomorrow, work safe and have a great time. I sure wish I was able to be there to help smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup
This is an amazing thread.
Thank you all. This is going to be fun. Glad we're here.
I'm good, mill on the GMC 3500, Edger on the Chevy 2500. Took haft the day to find all my junk. :D :D :D
I have to go get a set of helping hands at 6 am be back for 630,7
Jim, when you get here, will stop at the general store to get some gas
Mills is attached to the Tundra, and everything else is loaded. Planning to be there right around 6:30.
Looking forward to meeting everyone
Hoping to leave Milton around 6, puck up Jay and his mill, then head over. Hoping to be there around 8.
I'm up. zzzz_smiley
I'm out in the tractor😃
I should of been up a hour before you guys. Going through a tired spell. Got to shake it.
You all have a good day.
Work safely guys and gals!
This event is going to be (actually already is) AWSOME!
You all are great. This is what make the world go round. Hope all goes well. Friends and Family are what kept us all feed here in Southeast Ohio through the '70 and '80s we helped each other. Each would do what we could. I can't say enough how Great you all are. PAY IT FORWARD. God bless and Protect everyone
Waiting to see how they all made out, is not unlike waiting for a baby to be born.
Proud to know each and everyone of you. Godspeed.
Everyone is busy working!!!!
I knew I should of went. :D
We had 4 mills and an edger
And lots of help from the FF
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I am anxious to see/hear how it went. Looked like lotsa sawing going on.
Some of the wood sawn today👍
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Awesome!! You have got to be a happy man my friend.
MM
You can't believe the quality of people who showed up at my place today☺
I'm so happy these are some of the greatest folks.
Hard workers each and everyone of them
I can never thank them enough.
It worked like everyone had worked together before.
It was hard to say goodbye.
Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Bruno
+1 on the awesomeness! Glad the crew got alot done for you!
Oh yes Sir, I can believe it because I have lived it. First with the Goodwill Sawing project for dablack, and then again sawing wwsjr's (Willie Steele) logs for him. A clock could not run smoother than a crew of Forestry Forum Sawyers.
My heart swells with pride.
I hope that in some way I can pay it forward someday.
In many ways you already have my friend. smiley_thumbsup
What a great day I had!
I picked up Jay (beav) and his lt40 at his house at about 730. Jay bought his mill new in 1987. It was really incredible to watch him run that machine, he knows it so well, and you can tell he loves that machine.
Anyway, I spent the day off bearing for Jay with Jims help. I probably learned more from these two gentlemen today than I would have in a month on my own. I want to thank both of these guys for sharing their knowledge.
Bruno and his family had a great spread for lunch,and kept the bottled water flowing for everyone. Bruno spent the day in his tractor moving logs and slabs. He was one busy boy with 4 lt40's going. I think I need a grapple....
A big thank you to Pete for the blades, what a guy! Pete supplied blades for everyone.
Thank you Claude for the book, I foresee a few of these on the homestead in the future!
And thanks everyone else for a great day. What a wonderful group of people.
Today confirmed to me that I will enjoy my mill. I can't wait til Friday when I get the trailer package and put it all together. I get to spend the three day weekend making lumber!
Tony
Glad everything went well and everyone was safe! I would love to have been there too learn from these folks.
Glad progress was made and hope everyone had safe travels home.
It was a lot of fun, In all the sawing something cot my eye, What the heck,. A drone was above me. Flying all around, :rifle: :D :D :D
A lot of wood was cut, a lot of 2" live edge. The guys did a good job cutting them, too. Bruno can cell slabs.
Some pixs I have.
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A day cutting wood. ;D
Great job there guys!!! No other place on the internet would you find such comradery.
Excellent smiley_thumbsup smiley_thumbsup
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It looks like every one had a great day Bruno .
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Good job guys. Mighty good!!!!!
That should keep you inwood and slabs for a while. Great job everyone. Bruno do you have an idea on the total bf sawed?
No sorry I don't
I'm going to inventory it this week and will let everyone know.
It was a sight to see how well everyone worked together.
Dave's lt40 is some nice
Jay's lt40 is a 1987 he's had it since new and it cuts beautiful lumber.
Dennis's and Peter's supers are some fast.
I'm going to have to get better so I can get in the Woodmizer family.
It would have made a great Woodmizer advertisement.
Real world sawing at it's best.
I look forward to any updates. The results look awesome! smiley_clapping smiley_clapping
One other note
Peter Drouin and Jim Rogers are like older brothers to me.
2nd
If you have not met Oliver and Harriett Durand you should they are the nicest people.
Oliver is one working machine ☺
3rd
Curved-wood came from the great white north.
You need to meet Claude and Denise very wonderful folks.
I felt a connection with them because of my Canadian heritage.
If you haven't seen Clause's work you need too.Its something special he gave me a signed book and I couldn't put it down last night. Even though it was written in french.
Quote from: Bruno of NH on October 01, 2018, 10:01:06 AM
It would have made a great Woodmizer advertisement.
I sent a picture of all four mills and the edger in action to Melissa at woodmizer customer service along with a short explanation of what we were doing. She is passing it along to sales and marketing.
Tony
Tony and Jay had never met before.
Tony picked up Jay and his mill and with Jim Rogers they sawed some nice pine boards for me.
Chep and Newwoodguy came to work and work they did.You couldn't ask for any better help.
You also need to meet GAB
Dave is a great person too you should ask him to show us some of his wife's wood art it's spectacular .
I can't for get my neighbor from over the mountain Rob
He could have been home taking care of his tree farm or sawing up his own live edge slabs but gave up his Sunday to help me.
Ok one bone head move☹
Me moving waste flitches I hit Dennis truck and broke the rear tail light.
The ruined the day for me I felt terrible about it.☹
Some of my thoughts and comments about Sunday at Bruno's.
Many of us met there for the first time and had a few minutes of pleasantries before starting.
Once we got started it was mostly all business.
It was nice working with people that knew how to work and were not afraid of it.
On Dave's mill the bolt head that holds the roller onto the first log stop had a flat blade screwdriver slot not quite centered but not bad. I asked him to get a wrench and rotate the bolt head 90 degrees so that when I hit it it would then be able to also accept a phillips screwdriver. He said something about 50,000 comedians out of work and .......
When I was working at one company some of us had to go to team building school. One instructor said there were no teams at the co. I wish that the instructors had been there yesterday it would have blown their minds, all these people of different walks of life, most having met for the first time that morning --- "gettin 'er done".
The person or persons that supplied the skidsteer, had a lot to do with things going as well as they did. The fellow operating the skid steer was a smooth operator and I mean that in a very positive sense.
Between Bruno and the skid steer operator they kept the mills supplied with logs, moved piles of lumber as needed and removed slabs frequently.
I had never operated a mill with simple set that was a learning curve for me.
I had never used the scale on the mill to saw with doing that was another challenge.
Our mill has AccusetII it tells me the blade height right on the display so no need for the scale when sawing.
DaveinNH:
I hope you did not lose your water jug cap on the way home.
I warned you that I had opened it a little so the water would flow out when sawing.
Jim and Shiela (sp):
Thanks for lunch and the waters.
GAB & Mrs.GAB
Thanks for coming and running Dave's mill
I now have mill envy
I won't look at mine the same way anymore 😁
My friend Joe who owns a logging and tree service company's let me use the skid steer.
Joe climbed this tree on Friday and cut it and Dennis live edged slabed most of it Sunday😁
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see how much higher he is then hos bucket truck :o
Bruno in the beehive of activity yesterday if the only collateral damage was a tail light I must say good job. You really kept all those hungry mills going!!
I had fun!! My only disappointment was not getting to meet and get to know all the awesome participants
Quote from: Bruno of NH on October 01, 2018, 11:42:22 AM
Ok one bone head move☹
Me moving waste flitches I hit Dennis truck and broke the rear tail light.
The ruined the day for me I felt terrible about it.☹
Pic below is what Bruno is talking about. Repairs were made on site with Sheila's tape and my wife Judy's lipstick. We got home fine and I'm not worried about driving it until the new one comes. Fooled at least 2 officers that I know of, on the way home last night.
Bruno very sorry you felt bad, but don't you worry about it. It was cracked anyway for abut 15 years. Early this morning, click click click and I've got new left and right ones coming from RockAuto. They are dirt cheap, less than the cost of a blade which Peter gave me a few extra of that he wouldn't use. I should have told you the stories about the other dents on my truck most of which happened on sawing jobs. Each a fond memory. >:(
ps that dent above the light was there before. I don't know when my truck went from being a luxury vehicle to a work truck. Maybe it was when I put some duct tape on a hole in the driver's seat. :D :D
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But by the way, speaking of blades, if you ever find out what was in that first log, it would be great if you would please let us all know. :D :D :D :D :D That
is was a 7 turbo. Right after this I started using Peter's blades. :D :D :D Real tough blade that 7 Turbo. :) :) :) :)
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Excellent story and event! Thank you to all the Wood-Mizers for their generosity and compassion for helping Bruno. It's stories like these that continue to inspire us all. We are blessed to have an amazing family of Wood-Mizer sawmill owners and Forestry Forum members who help others in need whenever possible.
God Bless!
Quote from: beav on October 01, 2018, 12:14:53 PMI had fun!! My only disappointment was not getting to meet and get to know all the awesome participants
I'll second that. That guy 4x4American told us to work and not talk.
X3 that was an awesome day for sure 8)
Did manage to get some pix.
First log of the day to be slabbed at 2" live edge. This one didn't get sawn all the way because of some metal monster in it.
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Smiley coming to warn me about the metal but I didn't listen. She had a vest on because its hunting season here. Several times I though there was an orange fireball streaking past.
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Here I am putting ATF on the mast rails at dawn.
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Bruno's Birch. there were 4 birch logs and one maple, the rest and most of the day was pine. Almost all 2" slabs. (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/21495/Brunos_-_4.jpg?easyrotate_cache=1538422998)
Here is the crew:
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I'm not sure if I'll get all the names right but if I don't please post them for me. On the left Rob, the in the green shirt in the front is Oliver05626, behind him Pete Drouin, in front of him GAB, next to him DaveNH, sitting in the machine is Bruno, on the step of the machine is curved-wood, and next to him on the step is Beav (Jay whom I worked with all day) Standing next is Dennis (terrifictimbersllc) and his wife Judy. In the back is Chep with the blue hat, then Tony (Gagnon Mountain) and yours truly on the far right.
Taking the picture is Denise, wife of curved-wood. Not pictured is Bruno's wife and Mrs. GAB. And one of Bruno's helpers Brenden.
The sign says "Having fun at Burno's!!" (take at lunchtime)
Jim Rogers
PS, thanks to all the "sponsors" whomever they are.
I told them at lunch time, that I have been sawing for 24 years and I learned something new that day.
Peter showed me how to run his edger. I never ran one before, and it was great to learn how.
Beav showed me how he checks his logs so that the cut face is perpendicular to the bed rail:
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See the yellow triangle?
It worked great.
He also showed us his drone:
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We will be posting some videos from that as soon as we can arrange it.
Jim Rogers
My good friends Greg and Brenden Mayo worked with us till lunch time.
Both are hard workers
Thanks to each for sharing pictures and comments. I am proud to call all of you my Friends. 8)
Spent the day at Bruno's yesterday with a bunch of people I had never met before let alone worked with, what an amazing day. To see that many people come together that had for the most part had never worked with one another and produce that much quality work was simply incredible.
Didn't get to talk too much while there but just wanted to share some of my observations of the people that were there.
The terrifictimbers team Dennis and Judy- Dennis knows his mill inside and out. He can certainly bang out some quality slabs in a real hurry. Judy has certainly spent some time tailing that mill and keeps the area around it spotless. Oh yeah and I'm pretty sure they have at least one of everything you might possibly need while milling in their truck :D :D
Beav, Gagnon Mountain and Jim Rogers- there was a lot of teaching and listening going on around Beavs mill. I heard he bought that new in 87 and the way he ran it you could tell. He had Gagnon mountain busy tailing
but he certainly looked like he was enjoying himself
DaveNH and GAB- When Dave rolled in with his mill I had to put my sunglasses on the thing shined like a new penny :o. Once they got it set GAB ran it and he tailed his own mill while trying to better his knowledge of milling. Those two put out a variety of material from live edge hardwood to framing material. GAB settled into a different mill than his own quite nicely.
PeterDrouin-All I'll say is it certainly wasn't his first day cutting pine boards. If he figures out how to run that mill much faster I'd be concerned about him giving himself whiplash going back and forth :D :D
The man has a system and can produce quality lumber fast!!
Oliver05626,Chep,CurvedWood,and Rob(78NHTFY)?- incredibly hardworking guys that do it with a smile on their face. They are absolutely not afraid to jump in and do what needs to be done to keep things moving
Bruno and Sheila- very grateful and appreciative people for sure, was nice to be a part of helping them out. I very much enjoyed talking with them.
It was a great Day!
Bruno you may have mill envy, but I have a serious case of tractor envy. That is a really nice rig you have.
GAB (Jim) I really learned a lot working with you, thank for the lessons. Hope this 60 year old whose knees are no longer OEM did not slow you down too much.
Peter, thanks for everything you did, not the least of which was supplying the blades.
And last of all I really enjoyed meeting everyone!
Quote from: DaveinNH on October 02, 2018, 08:19:38 AM
It was a great Day!
Bruno you may have mill envy, but I have a serious case of tractor envy. That is a really nice rig you have.
GAB (Jim) I really learned a lot working with you, thank for the lessons. Hope this 60 year old whose knees are no longer OEM did not slow you down too much.
Peter, thanks for everything you did, not the least of which was supplying the blades.
And last of all I really enjoyed meeting everyone!
Dave:
As I said earlier learning to operate your mill was definitely a challenge at first as it was my first time with simple set and my first time using the blade height scale on the mill, and also the first time operating a mill with a gas engine, necessating that I slow down. Our mill has the 34HP diesel.
Your knees may not be OEM but I have 4 stents and an implanted defibrulator.
Sounds like between the two of us novices- you 60 and me 60 - 10 that we have a 130 years of experience.
60 - 10 is Pete from Bear Swamp style math.
Once the mills started up the visiting decreased considerably and the learning started in earnest in many different areas. The only regret that I have is I wish I had been able to watch the others some, however we were there to get the job done and we work hard at it.
Gerald
I think I missed mentioning that Josh the bobcat driver wasn't in the group picture. I don't know where he was when we took it.
But he did a great job all day long moving whatever needed to be moved.
Jim Rogers
What a Sunday funday it was! So cool to see 4 mills a'hummin. Seems like we whacked and stacked a good charge for Bruno. I hope it helps him and sheila get through a tough time.
Really cool to be a part of a community as amazing as the forum. I told a couple friends about it and they were pretty floored at the love and good times that can be shared by folks in all different corners.
I really enjoyed meeting and working with everyone. Such a fluid mass of machines and logs and lumber and slabs I have never seen in someone's dooryard.
Big shout out to Josh running that skid steer. He really made the day. A great operator.
Hope to see y'all again down the line.
And to Bruno. Keep your head high and take care of yourself! You have a great place, a great buisness, a great partner and the best group of friends you could ever ask for!!!
Chep
Quote from: Jim_Rogers on October 02, 2018, 10:11:04 AM
I think I missed mentioning that Josh the bobcat driver wasn't in the group picture. I don't know where he was when we took it.
But he did a great job all day long moving whatever needed to be moved.
Jim Rogers
Jim I was standing to the far left looking at the picture (to Robs right)
just got cut out somehow, no big deal.
Josh
Quote from: newoodguy78 on October 02, 2018, 09:31:49 PM
Quote from: Jim_Rogers on October 02, 2018, 10:11:04 AM
I think I missed mentioning that Josh the bobcat driver wasn't in the group picture. I don't know where he was when we took it.
But he did a great job all day long moving whatever needed to be moved.
Jim Rogers
Jim I was standing to the far left looking at the picture (to Robs right)
just got cut out somehow, no big deal.
Josh
I found you:
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Denise took lots of pictures, I just had to find them all.
Jim Rogers
Oh WOW, what a day! Four LT 40's going full tilt for 8 hours plus. And the FF members & friends of Bruno worked together like a well-oiled machine! The payment was that great feeling of helping a friend in need, something that money can't buy.
I started the day at 7 am off-bearing at Dave's mill (shiny new with 50 hrs, left with 58 hrs) and with Dave (hey, how come I kept getting the heavy end of those off-cuts Dave? :D :D) and with GAB running a mill like this for the first time (my advice for measuring cutting 2 x's on simple set was got to 2"-4"-6"-plus a bunch of 1/8's--that really helped right ?;D). Jim Rogers came by and stuck name tags (duct tape/black sharpie) on us all so we'd know who was who :). We cut poplar and more than a few spruce. The 2" slab live edge were stacked on pallets and removed JIT by Josh who ran the old skid-steer like a veteran; Bruno with his tractor+grapple (which was the envy of many of us) dropped off the logs with cutting instructions and removed the off-cuts with perfect timing, no mean feat with 4 mills running at once!! There was never any real slow-down. After a few hours, Claude(Curvedwood) came by and we switched places with me now tailing at Dennis' mill (Terrifictimbersllc), alongside Chep. Started off hitting metal (5 different logs while I worked there) but Dennis never flinched and had a new saw blade and was sawing before I could get more than a few gulp of water. As an 0n-the-Road Sawyer, he's got a nice even temperament to handle those kind of challenges (made easier by the FF supplying blades! ;)). When Chep switched to Peter's mill, I worked with Bruno's friend Brenden who took time away from bear hunting to help(and who's red hunting shirt front was so caked with pine pitch he would'a stuck to anything he touched 8)). When he left, I worked with Dave's wife Judy off-loading and stickering stack after stack of 4 - 6' x 2" live edge WP for benches (Bruno I think you've got the Northeast covered in benches for awhile! ;D) By the day's end Judy was still smiling and cleaning up the site. I wandered off to tail for a bit at Peter's mill where he was whipping off 16' x 1" WP boards faster than you can say OFFLOAD! I then did some edging work with Peter feeding him slabs, include some 1 1/2" x 19" x 8' oak boards to be trimmed down to 15", boards that GAB had cut earlier on Dave's mill.
We didn't get much chance to talk or get acquainted except between bites during the great lunch Sheila put together for us. Did learn from Beav that he had brought a drone (he has two!) and would be filming the event. Also, Claude gave several of us a copy of his book on curved wood which worked out great since it's in French and je parle Francais.
Bruno, one last thing: be sure to cover all those stacks before they get wet and sticker stained....
This was a terrific day, great experience and one that all FF members should feel happy about. All the best, Rob.
The best bobcat runner I have seen in a long time. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Isn't that the ultimate of a sawdust addict...a nap in the sun at perfect temperature, smelling sawdust, and the sounds of 4 mills smothed out with a bit of air plug ? (That's Jim at Bruno's place.)
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Here is another one of Jim at work. He doesn't even need a cant hook to load a log(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/48698/DSC_3844.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1538595848)
Curved wood
I can't keep my nose out of your book.
I can't read french but like the pictures and concept a lot.
Would you come back to NH sometime and give us a class on your building style?
We could build a small wood shed or something like that.
That would be a great time.
Just a thought .
Thank you so much for the help.
Bruno
I would be more than happy to give a workshop on how to build a curved structure with a wood frame. Building a small shed is perfect hand's on for a short term workshop. I hope to have some time to translate my book in English in the next year. You could have a peak on some other things I do at claudedrolet.com
Hapiness was around even in talking about spec(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/48698/DSC_3912.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1538602096)
Here's Pierre Drouin standing on his seat with the sawmll going. Shure sawing at Bruno's place
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was fun
Curved-wood, Claude, your creations are awesome!
Beav and Gagnon Mountain just plain wore me out. And it was Sunday, everyone needs a nap on Sunday. :D
Jim Rogers
PS, that was just after lunch.
A peak on some pile of wood that were done (https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/48698/DSC_3936.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1538603159)(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/48698/DSC_3933.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1538603296)
Today 6 nice pine live edge slabs were sold to a private school in Lyme NH for student benches.
2"×16"to26"wide×150"long
Thank you Dennis
I haven't had a chance to market the other lumber yet.
When the yellow birch hits the market I don't see it hanging around to long😊
Thanks to the FF and the great membership I now have some products to market.
I like selling wood products and making saw dust.
I'm hopeful I can get back to milling again.
Did the goat slip Jim some purple drank when I wasn't looking ☺
Claude, did I hear Peter say "hey everyone watch this" or "hold my beer" before he demonstrated board surfing lt40 super style in your photo?
I am just kidding of course. We cannot forget Peter dreamed up, organized, bought the blades for the whole shebang.
Thank you Peter 🏄
Jim with the edger. Not napping here.
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I was thinking the same thing about The Purple Drink too. ;D
I just read this whole story. Makes me proud to be a FF member. The kindness displayed gives me hope for mankind.
I tried to keep busy, (while I was awake).......
Jim Rogers
Another bundle that Josh is moving around . A nice overall idea of the activity that was going around(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/48698/DSC_3938.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1538660348)
Jim
You did a wonderful job☺
Quote from: Bruno of NH on October 04, 2018, 11:15:43 AM
Jim
You did a wonderful job☺
Jim is also a wealth of knowledge.
Special note:
Drone footage will be up soon.
In the meantime, some drone pictures:
Peter edging some long lumber:
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Terrifictimbers and his crew:
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Bruno waving "hi" from his office:
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the entire yard, well mostly:
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from Beav via Jim Rogers
Quote from: curved-wood on October 03, 2018, 05:31:56 PM
Hapiness was around even in talking about spec(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/48698/DSC_3912.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1538602096)
During this mini conference The Boss was telling us what he wanted out of the Red Oak log he had just delivered.
Gerald
Incorrect earlier post: learned that Peter was the one who bought/delivered the blades, not FF--thanks to Surfin'Safari Peter :D :D! Terrifictimbersllc certainly appreciated it after hitting his 5th piece of metal :o.
Those drone shots are impressive--BigBrother, er, Big Beav was watching ;). All the best, Rob.
Thanks to Jim Rogers for his excellent job cropping and posting the pix. I can't wait to see what he does with the rough video footage
I like the overhead shot.
Yesterday the engine seized up on the wood splitter.
Ordered a new one a lifan from Wal-Mart will be here Monday some time.
7hp $162 delivered to my place.
Had to rent one for a month to get through the weekend orders.
That's what you get working it to death. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Wish I could have been there, maybe when I get shed of some youngins, I could come and work with you fellers...Ive always wanted to see New England!
This is a great time of year to visit
The colors are beautiful
Ok, so here it is, let me know how you like it.
Having fun at Bruno's - YouTube (https://youtu.be/upV-59fFg18)
Jim Rogers
Great job On the video. I enjoyed the 'fly along.
Nice work thumbs-up
Real nice video, Jim!
Thanks for posting!
Very nice video. Thank you Jim. It give a very good idea of all the activity, the people and the wood piles. Since I am back home, every day I think back of that wonderfull experience. I think I receive more than I gave.
That video will be a souvenir unmemorable. Claude
Wow, amazing outreach; shows there's still good folks out there 8)
Nice video Jim. I know that took some time to put together.
I forgot who had the drone,but nice job too.
Well heck,you all did a nice job!!!!
Quote from: thecfarm on October 06, 2018, 01:47:55 PM
Nice video Jim. I know that took some time to put together.
I forgot who had the drone,but nice job too.
Well heck,you all did a nice job!!!!
Didn't you read the credits at the end? Jay (Beav) who is talking to Bruno when he's waving to the drone did the videos, but doesn't have internet connection at his house. He mailed me a jump drive with the photos and videos in it so I could put it on the web.
Jim Rogers
Great job Jim
logrite_cool logrite_cool smiley_bouncing smiley_bouncing smiley_hellow_im_here smiley_hellow_im_here smiley_monkeyfight smiley_monkeyfight smiley_clapping smiley_clapping smiley_bouncing smiley_bouncing smiley_bounce smiley_bounce smiley_hollywood_cool smiley_hollywood_cool smiley_hollywood_cool smiley_hollywood_cool smiley_hollywood_cool
ps we like the video
tres bien!!!!!
My lunch was over at the end. Will have to wait for Monday to see the end. :)
An update I'm losing weight
The right knee is worse
The Dr's are still trying to help me with the pain
I sold almost all the yellow birch slabs the first day they went on the market place.
One lift of 1x10 pine went out today
2 folks building sugar house's are interested in some of the others
I still working on firewood at the moment
That's good news. 8) 8) I know first hand how hard a road you are on but we are all cheering for you.
Jeez I just noticed I forgot to thank Jim Rogers for turning my boring raw video and pix into a fun to watch movie. If he ever gets sick of soremilling he could produce movies big time!
Good to hear you are hanging in there Bruno!!
Good news on the weight! It is a process and one step at a time. Sorry about the pain and I hope you can manage it successfully. You do have lots of folks supporting and cheering for you!
Glad the sawing day products are selling. That's what we all want!
Stay strong my Friend and please continue to keep us updated. Congrats on the weight loss. smiley_thumbsup