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Title: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Larry on September 11, 2010, 07:28:29 AM
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Followed me home yesterday.  But now its dark and rainy outside...wheres my flashlight and raincoat.  I got logs to saw. ;D
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: ladylake on September 11, 2010, 07:30:41 AM
 You wont find a better mill for anywhere near the price.    Steve
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: fishpharmer on September 11, 2010, 07:58:28 AM
Congrats Larry!

I really like the B2000 mills. Please keep us posted about first log on it,   and overall performance.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: thecfarm on September 11, 2010, 08:12:49 AM
Nice.Is this an upgrade?
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Jeff on September 11, 2010, 08:15:57 AM
Yer goona need to update your user pic!  8)
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Norm on September 11, 2010, 08:31:12 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: paul case on September 11, 2010, 09:00:31 AM
larry,
i wish you woulda had that when we came down to your place last tuesday so i coulda sawed it in person. btw i dont think 1 hour on the meter qualifies as used. pc
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: LOGDOG on September 11, 2010, 09:43:09 AM
Nice! I was impressed by the videos on TimberKing's website. They can cut some lumber. Congratulations!
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: sawwood on September 11, 2010, 12:49:00 PM

Great Larry, now i have a resion to come down and see your new mill. I was over at Tinberking
couple of weeks ago. All most wanted to buy a 1600 they had setting there.

Lester
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Kcwoodbutcher on September 11, 2010, 02:20:17 PM
You should have dropped by on the way home with it. I've been wanting to play with one of those. I was hoping Timberking would let me test one for a while.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Mark Webb on September 11, 2010, 03:59:12 PM
That's very good.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Larry on September 11, 2010, 06:08:25 PM
 

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Through a junk log on the mill this morning to play with...how bout that for my new avatar Jeff?




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Spent most of the day figuring out which lever does what and how to work the setworks.  Don't think I would have spent the money if it was an option, but now that I've used it don't see how one could saw without it.  Really speeds up sawing and the accuracy is great.




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Sprung for the optional drag back.  I searched the forum for advice on drag backs and it seemed to be a love hate type thing.  Most of the negatives were too slow and reduced vertical space in the window to much.  TimberKing increased the window to 16" so space concerns went away on the B2000.




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I like the view without all the drag back junk in the way much better. 

Thought of a few tweaks that need to be made but I'm going to get proficient using it before I change anything.

I was thinking TK should have a loaner mill for you local guys, just to field test for them.  I'll tell em Jim and Lester have already volunteered next time I'm up that way. :) 

Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: paul case on September 11, 2010, 06:15:42 PM
Quote from: Larry on September 11, 2010, 06:08:25 PM
Spent most of the day figuring out which lever does what and how to work the setworks.  Don't think I would have spent the money if it was an option, but now that I've used it don't see how one could saw without it. 

that is exactly my wife anita will not let me play with the big boy toysan automated mill.pc
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: WDH on September 11, 2010, 08:20:08 PM
You are moving on up, partner  ;D.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: DanG on September 11, 2010, 09:31:15 PM
Wow that's a big step up from that little Kasco!  I'm tickled for you, Larry!  Dragback is where it's at for that kind of mill.  Without it, you just about have to give up sawing alone to keep from wasting such a great resource.  Of course, now you need some help with stacking, for the same reason, not to speak of a better source of logs.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Okrafarmer on September 11, 2010, 09:49:53 PM
That log wasn't prime, but I bet there's some good uses for it.  ;D
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: redbeard on September 12, 2010, 12:31:57 AM
Very nice, I sure enjoy my B-20, You have some awesome options, Its a tough mill, handled that big Oak just fine.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: customdave on September 12, 2010, 10:17:22 AM
ooooooh! man I still do that when I see a shiny new mill even after I bought my self one! Anyways nice mill Larry, enjoy & play safe 8)



                      Dave
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: fstedy on September 12, 2010, 10:48:03 AM
 8) 8) 8) Congratulations  8) 8) 8)
TK did all the right upgrades on the B 2000. I know you will enjoy running it.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: brdmkr on September 13, 2010, 10:04:00 AM
That is the mill that I find myslef most considering for a 'next mill'.   I really think I will have a 'next mill' but the wife and I disgree regarding when that will happen >:(

Congrats on your new mill.  Keep us posted as you put it through the paces.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: rph816 on September 13, 2010, 02:01:17 PM
That's awesome.  We just upgraded to a used b-20 and it has blown my mind, I bet this takes it to a whole new level.  Sawmill envy.

Ryan
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: jerry-m on September 13, 2010, 07:58:17 PM
Way to go Larry,

Proud for you :) Just be careful and don't work yourself to death :D

Jerry
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Magicman on September 13, 2010, 09:58:23 PM
Congratulations, that is a hunk-a-mill.  Is the control station movable or stationary?
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Larry on September 14, 2010, 07:28:05 AM
The control station can be swung from side to side.  Quite similar to how a tractor blade swings.

Figure when I get a little more proficient I will mount an easy chair, umbrella, and a cup holder. :)
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Magicman on September 14, 2010, 07:49:37 AM
Then you will be having too much fun.  I know of another sawyer that has a seat and umbrella on his mill.    ;)   :)
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: SamB on September 16, 2010, 08:56:41 PM
Congratulations Larry,
Good looking machine, from the looks of that log on the mill I'd say the hydraulics are pretty stout.
Keep us updated on it's performance  :)
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: oldsaw on September 26, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
I drive a lot of miles every year, and one of them has yet to follow me home.  I guess I'm just doing it wrong.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Okrafarmer on September 27, 2010, 08:19:18 AM
Quote from: oldsaw on September 26, 2010, 11:07:47 PM
I drive a lot of miles every year, and one of them has yet to follow me home.  I guess I'm just doing it wrong.

Me too.
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: mad murdock on September 30, 2010, 03:42:29 PM
Wow! nice machine Larry.  I need to find a road to drive around these parts so's I can have something like that follow me to my place. 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: TimberKing B2000
Post by: Meadows Miller on October 12, 2010, 09:48:48 PM
Gday

Nice Mill Larry  ;) ;D 8) Im pretty sure you will both be sawing alot of timber together over the years Mate  ;) ;D ;D ;D 8) 8) 8)

Regards Chris