Woodmizer Lt 35 owners

Inwoodsman · September 10, 2014, 09:01:02 PM

I'm really liking the specs and price on this mill. That being said, are you guys happy with this mill, any regrets, are you happy using it to do mobile custom jobs? I know I want a bandsaw mill with hydraulics, I plan on using it for myself but if a occasional mobile job comes up I would like to be able to handle it. I like all the woodmizers but the next step up is around 10k with the Lt 40, just thinking out loud here. Thanks

landscraper · September 10, 2014, 09:42:26 PM

I upgraded from a LT30 manual to the LT35hyd a few months ago and I have been very pleased. No complaints, the machine cuts well, fast enough for me. Setup and leveling is easy, and the machine is solid and simple to operate. Hydraulics were the biggest difference from my old mill, makes sawing logs more fun if you don't have to fight them. Will a 40, 50, or 70 out cut it? Sure, but sawing is a sideline to my regular business and my 200-300 hours a year or so didn't justify the upcharge. All in all no regrets. Good luck!

Inwoodsman · September 11, 2014, 04:48:46 PM

Thanks Landscraper

creekrunner · September 11, 2014, 07:24:02 PM

Just picked mine up yesterday, haven't used it but once ,, but compared to the manual mill.. it's smokin, That 25 hp kohler cuts fast and smooth, the hydraulics are were its at!

samandothers · September 11, 2014, 08:39:16 PM

Really like my LT 35 25hp. Mine is manual with deck package. Works great,just slower.

downsouth · September 12, 2014, 08:32:32 AM

got mine a week or so ago. It is pretty nice. I have no regrets at all.

123maxbars · September 12, 2014, 10:51:41 PM

I have had mine for three years, I have the Hyd35, its a great machine,

thechknhwk · September 13, 2014, 07:32:18 AM

I have had my LT35HD for 2 years and it is a great mill. It takes sawing to the next level coming from a completely manual mill. I also do mobile custom jobs as much as time or business allows.

landscraper · September 13, 2014, 07:42:57 PM

I didn't answer the original question completely - I haven't been mobile with it yet, all the work has come to me so far. However, I would have no qualms about going mobile and sawing for hire with it. I have a few people that have inquired so far, we shall see what pans out. Mostly I have been sawing framing and siding for myself for some ongoing projects, also sawed a bit of form and brace material for work, decking for 2 trailers, and a bunch of mixed material for craft and woodworking projects. A load of fence posts, etc. Can't wait to see what comes down the pike next.

millwright · September 14, 2014, 07:19:42 AM

I have cut real close to 100,000 bd ft with my 2011 with no major problems. I have added the debarker and fao's and built a powered blade guide arm. All in all it is a very good unit and will usually outcut the rated bd ft per hour.

downsouth · September 14, 2014, 03:01:44 PM

Millwright, what do you mean fao's? Also do you have any pics or maybe give us some info on the powered blade guide?
I want to upgrade the lube and maybe mount a seat on mine.

barbender · September 14, 2014, 03:19:59 PM

FAO= Fine Adjust Outriggers

thechknhwk · September 14, 2014, 04:19:34 PM

Quote from: barbender on September 14, 2014, 03:19:59 PM
FAO= Fine Adjust Outriggers

I put the fine adjust outriggers on mine as well. Life is much better. Should have got them originally.

millwright · September 14, 2014, 06:11:58 PM

I used a rack gear and pinion off of a trailer jack, that was attached to the arm by making a frame out of 1" tubing I used a power window motor from a VW for power, it works really well .