New mill

TennesseeWoodsman · October 05, 2009, 02:00:57 PM

I have been reading and enjoying posts here for the past 18 months and finally scrounged the money to get my own mill. It's a Turnermill and although not as stoutly built as a WM, there's a lot of saw for the money. It's been a lot of fun so far learning how to use it (lots more work to do to get proficient). There is a fair amount of timber on my place. I build a lot of outbuildings and enjoy woodworking and have been using the Amish to mill my lumber to date. I bought the saw because I wanted to be able to saw for myself and friends/neighbors. I enjoy pictures from you so it's only right that I share mine here too. So far been practicing on sweet gum and beech. Sawed some interesting looking spalted beech and will share those pics a little later. Thanks for all the great information posted here. It made researching saws/features and prices much easier.

First log

How long was that thing supposed to be again?

I'll probably build a shed for it and of course use the saw to cut the lumber ;) I managed to flip a log over the backstops but haven't run a blade into them yet so counting my blessings. I can see where a resaw would be really nice. I have a tractor with loader/forks for setting logs onto the saw. I like some of the decks that I've seen posted here so when I get a shed built will try to build something like that so I can have logs queued up and ready to go. Happy sawing!

James P. · October 05, 2009, 02:14:09 PM

Hello Woodsman , nice pics and that is a nice little mill. I would suggest getting a roof over it or tarp asap. If you look at a lot of used WM the sun hasn't been kind. Just IMO they WM should have a better uv protective finish. Never mind, they cost enough already. Nice saw and looks like you've got the hang of it. have fun and play safe! James P.

beenthere · October 05, 2009, 03:48:36 PM

Welcome on board, TennesseeWoodsman

Looks like you are set for some fun. 8)

Chuck White · October 05, 2009, 05:07:27 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, TennesseeWoodsman.

After you get used to all the particulars of your mill, sawing will be one of your ways of relaxing!
Even though it's work, I always feel relaxed when sawing!

fishpharmer · October 05, 2009, 05:54:36 PM

Welcome TN woodsman, glad to have you here. Welcome.
Nice mill you got there. Looks your having fun. 8)

I look forward to seeing your mill shed posts. ;)

Dave Shepard · October 05, 2009, 06:07:17 PM

Congratulations on the new mill! Thanks for the photos, they are always fun. 8)

TreeWinder · October 05, 2009, 06:58:58 PM

Nice looking mill.

ARKANSAWYER · October 05, 2009, 07:17:56 PM

You sure did pick a long handle TW. Find that first board you cut and write on it and save it. Now that I have sawn millions of them I wished I knew where the first one went.
When you saw into the mill you can call yourself a sawyer. Welcome and keep posting.

Dave Shepard · October 05, 2009, 08:08:32 PM

I know where my first board is. In fact, I know where about 4,000 square feet of them are. I just don't know which of them is the first. :D

TennesseeWoodsman · October 05, 2009, 08:59:58 PM

Thanks for the welcoming words.

You're right, TennesseeWoodsman is a long handle. TW is probably better. Hitting the backstops sure looks easy to do. It's probably a matter of when, not if.

I keep the mill in a tractor shed. It's good cover for the saw but not suitable for a saw shed because of all location of the poles. I know which was my first board off the saw because it was the right thickness ..... it took me a couple of boards to figure out the scale so I ended up with some odd thickness boards.

Thanks again for the kind words, TW

Magicman · October 05, 2009, 09:05:44 PM

Congratulations on a good looking mill. You'll find that there's nothing like sawing..... 8)

I always carry a couple of 2X12's to pull up on so that I can keep both wheels on the ground. For me, I feel that it helps to stabilize the mill and could prevent possible flexing. Not trying to be critical, just saying what I do...

nas · October 05, 2009, 09:56:27 PM

Welcome TW
Happy sawing 8) 8)

Nick

Jasperfield · October 05, 2009, 10:38:56 PM

Where in TN are you?

Tom · October 05, 2009, 10:52:24 PM

Only problem is, We already have a TW.

I kind of like TennesseeWoodsman. ;D

DanG · October 05, 2009, 11:07:02 PM

Tom beat me to it. I like Tennesseewoodsman too, but I ain't planning to type it all the time. Howzabout TWood for short?

Welcome to the Forum TWood, and to the wonderful world of sawmilling! I like the look of that little mill. Looks like you're getting some good results already.

rickywashere · October 05, 2009, 11:39:54 PM

nice mill keep the pics rolling in we all love them here

thecfarm · October 06, 2009, 04:32:00 AM

The fun has just began.Have a good time with your new toy. ;D

TennesseeWoodsman · October 06, 2009, 07:32:07 AM

Uh oh, TW is out. TWood is good though. Appreciate the suggestion on the 2x's under the wheels. Can't have too much support.

I live in middle TN, due south of Nashville but only 7 miles north of the AL state line. Great place to live if you like the rural life.

I have a nice pile of a dozen logs to work on so looking forward to this weekend.

Thanks everyone.

Burlkraft · October 06, 2009, 07:46:37 AM

Way ta go Tn Woodsman 8) 8) 8) 8)

Welcome to the forum and the world of sawing ;D

Raider Bill · October 06, 2009, 08:07:45 AM

Welcome to the greatest and friendliest place on the web!

KyTreeFarmer · October 06, 2009, 08:55:18 AM

TWoodsman, Good job on your pictures. Keep 'em coming, we all like pics!. Nice looking mill you got there. Good luck with the sawing and have fun.

KTF