It's no problem keeping the sawmill aligned and sawing properly, but I still have my sawmill serviced by the traveling WM technician every third year. Using that interval, I always have some worn parts that need replacing, so it all works out for the better. It is a very valuable service and Bob will see me in March.
That's the way to do it :)
I notice the loop does not include NC and many other states. I assume they alternate the states they go through each year. Is it a three year rotation?
I am very fortunate to be only 50 miles from WMNY and take the mill there when I get too lazy to do any repairs/alignment myself.
I am rarely there more than 2-2/12 hrs.
I do not know about NC, but Bob comes through Mississippi each year. I only schedule every third year.
Quote from: ncsawyer on January 22, 2016, 04:00:15 PM
I notice the loop does not include NC and many other states. I assume they alternate the states they go through each year. Is it a three year rotation?
Have you called WM to check? I see they added WV this year and I called them to get on their loop. Supposed to be here in June.
Looks to me like you are only about 2 hours from Albermarle. If was me I'd just take mine there and let Jim and Tyler service it.
Quote from: ncsawyer on January 22, 2016, 04:00:15 PM
I notice the loop does not include NC and many other states. I assume they alternate the states they go through each year. Is it a three year rotation?
Yes....the loop does come through the Carolinas.
They've been to my mill 3 times.
If you need them....better not procrastinate, they do have a cut off date.
Quote from: WV Sawmiller on January 22, 2016, 05:38:48 PM
Looks to me like you are only about 2 hours from Albermarle. If was me I'd just take mine there and let Jim and Tyler service it.
This is a good point.
I was thinking about having them come do mine one year, I am sure that the knowledge I learn from them will be worth it. They stop about 5 min from my house and do the sawmill at the excavation guys yard, and sometimes another guy brings his mill, so I might just bring it there one year, save on the destination charge.
I was actually considering it because I really want to use my mill this upcoming year. Problem is, the Michigan loop is not until September. :-\
Quote from: Jeff on January 22, 2016, 06:52:47 PM
I was actually considering it because I really want to use my mill this upcoming year. Problem is, the Michigan loop is not until September. :-\
Wow....not far from winter......next season. >:(
Maybe they can come do it at the Pig Roast and get their belly full at the same time. ;)
Quote from: 4x4American on January 22, 2016, 06:47:49 PM
I was thinking about having them come do mine one year, I am sure that the knowledge I learn from them will be worth it. They stop about 5 min from my house and do the sawmill at the excavation guys yard, and sometimes another guy brings his mill, so I might just bring it there one year, save on the destination charge.
Good Then you can give them the destination charge as a tip. 8)
Jeff, with all the people you know on the FF, I am willing to bet that someone in your area would swing by and get your mill ready to saw wood.
Quote from: Holmes on January 22, 2016, 06:54:34 PM
Quote from: 4x4American on January 22, 2016, 06:47:49 PM
I was thinking about having them come do mine one year, I am sure that the knowledge I learn from them will be worth it. They stop about 5 min from my house and do the sawmill at the excavation guys yard, and sometimes another guy brings his mill, so I might just bring it there one year, save on the destination charge.
Good Then you can give them the destination charge as a tip. 8)
Or beer!
It doesn't look like Tulsa, Oklahoma is on the route either :(
I got my Wood-Mizer field serviced today. My new guy was Logan with whom I was very pleased. Since I had talked with JB and Nick concerning the 236 mile road trip sawing job, they made sure that the loop was altered so that I would not be missed.
As usual, there were a couple of items that had excessive wear and needed more than adjusting. It's also an opportunity to stock up on some replacement items without having to pay shipping. It's a valuable service that I take advantage of every three years.
It probably going to be overkill to have them do mine after only 1.5 years but I hope to pick up a few pointers and ask a few questions I did not know enough to ask when they did my demo. I need to firm up the schedule with them tomorrow because of other personal schedule conflicts that month.