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General Forestry => Sawmills and Milling => Topic started by: steamsawyer on May 01, 2013, 12:01:26 AM

Title: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: steamsawyer on May 01, 2013, 12:01:26 AM
There are other videos of this sawmill on youtube but this is a brand new one I just found out about. It is a nice documentary... bout half an hour.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGuR3WN8PCs


Alan
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: kelLOGg on May 01, 2013, 05:47:41 AM
I couldn't stop watching it. A fascinating combination of modern harvesting and vintage processing. Where is the mill? If it said, I missed it. Thanks for posting.
Bob
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: wwsjr on May 01, 2013, 07:04:55 AM
Great video, I watched all of it while I had my first cup of coffee this morning. Thanks for posting, very interesting. Makes one realize that performing maintenance while operating a WM mill and Edger compared to that operation is a minor task.
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Post by: Magicman on May 01, 2013, 09:17:21 AM
I was completely mesmerized during that video, thanks.  That was one that I hated to see end.  :)
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Post by: Stu in Tokyo on May 01, 2013, 10:01:55 AM
Very much enjoyed that, thanks! ;D
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Post by: DeepWoods on May 01, 2013, 10:17:28 AM
Makes me want to go start up my mill and cut some lumber.  Nice to see there are some family traditions that are still going strong.  Neat video.  Thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: Dave_ on May 01, 2013, 12:22:45 PM
What an amazing video 8)

Now, Steamsawyer, you have a new goal to shoot for :D :D

You have a great start ;D
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: alecs on May 01, 2013, 02:16:33 PM
That qualifies as Mechanical Engineer porn - all the belts, pulleys, cams, gears, boilers, blades!  And kudos to the employees - everyone that I noticed had all of their digits intact.  Carefully applied skill beats OSHA! 
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: mesquite buckeye on May 01, 2013, 04:13:38 PM
Somewhere in Shasta County, California.    ;D
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Post by: Dave Shepard on May 01, 2013, 06:12:23 PM
Great find! 8)
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Post by: Bibbyman on May 01, 2013, 06:31:36 PM
I seen all that scrap iron and thought if you sold it you could buy an LT70.
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Post by: Jay C. White Cloud on May 01, 2013, 08:04:17 PM
Thank you for bringing this to everyone's attention and sharing it with us.  This was a real treat.
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Post by: sealark37 on May 01, 2013, 08:31:54 PM
This operation will last as long as they have a machinist in the family.  Steamsawyer, if your butt still itches, talk to your doctor.  You would be surprised what advances have been made in medicine.  Regards, Clark
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: mmartone on May 01, 2013, 09:04:20 PM
Very cool!! Thanks for sharing that video. Amazing and fantastic that its still all steam powered.
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Post by: WmFritz on May 01, 2013, 09:19:03 PM
The amount of engineering involved is truly amazing. That crew wore me out. ;D
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Post by: hardtailjohn on May 02, 2013, 07:52:58 PM
That was one of the very best documentary type films I've ever seen!! They really did a great job of showing the love and care that has gone into that operation from the word go!!!  Thanks for sharing!!
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Post by: cypresskayaksllc on May 02, 2013, 09:59:36 PM
great video
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Post by: JimFX on May 03, 2013, 09:30:46 PM
That was sure interesting, thanks for sharing.
Kinda makes you want to saw something doesn't it ...

The mill is in Oak Run California.
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: Anderson on May 04, 2013, 07:31:27 AM
That was the best thing I have seen in months...Thanks for sharing! 8)
Title: Re: The Mill ... Steam of course
Post by: mad murdock on May 04, 2013, 11:01:55 AM
Thanks Steamsawyer! That was a great documentary.  It is good to see all that machinery being put to good use.