free help anyone

Dave VH · January 07, 2012, 11:15:31 AM

I've been able too learn many crafts in the past by working for someone for free, in exchange for knowlege.

Is there anyone in southern michigan, or northern indiana that either lives there, or is going there for some mobile work that would like some good free labor?

Preferably someone with a bandmill.

slider · January 07, 2012, 01:13:59 PM

If you don't mind a small trip to south georgia I'm your man.Just pack your bag ,the weather is fine the LT 70 is out there under the shelter waiting for a new Friend.See you soon al

Dave VH · January 07, 2012, 04:10:02 PM

Slider, I would absolutley love to.

for some reason that doesn't seem like the best financial decision though with todays diesel prices.

thanks for the offer

customsawyer · January 08, 2012, 09:23:46 AM

Well with that being the case I am in central Ga. so you won't have to go as far as sliders and I have 2 LT70s you can play with. This will save you about 70 miles one way. ;D

Magicman · January 08, 2012, 09:29:40 AM

No need to go half way to Heaven. ;D

And we'll have a Chickin Crispin too.

digin1 digin_2

Meadows Miller · January 08, 2012, 09:41:20 AM

Gday

Dave Its a good way to learn the ropes Mate ;) ;D I Traveled 15000 miles to Meet Jake and Lorraine and Play with his two 70s It was worth Every Mile ;)

Ill be in Mobile Al Hopefully with a LT40 Hyd (might be a 70 yet ;) ) withing the next 6 weeks come on down you wont wanna leave Mate ;) ;D ;D 8)

On a side note I ducked From Mobile upto Cambridge Oh and Back to Mobile from the Sawmill Shootout and burnt about $400 worth of diesel in the 2500 Ram and did each way in a days drive to get back and see My girl for an extra week ;)

Im sure one off the boys up north will chime in soon enough Mate ;)

Just Remember There Is No Cure ;)

:D :D ;D 8)

Regards Chris

Meadows Miller · January 08, 2012, 09:43:05 AM

Quote from: Magicman on January 08, 2012, 09:29:40 AM
No need to go half way to Heaven. ;D

And we'll have a Chickin Crispin too. digin1 digin_2

He Might as well come all the way hey Mate ;)

:D ;D ;D 8) 8) Im Up for another crispin Magic ;) digin_2

Dave VH · January 08, 2012, 09:48:13 PM

man I sure wish that one of ya'll were closer, I'd love to work with any one of you. I've already learned so much just reading you guys post.

Sometimes my work puts me on the road, if I'm close to any of ya, I might ask to swing by, in the hopes of seeing your mills in action.

thanks guys.

Jeff · January 08, 2012, 10:48:01 PM

Find someone on the members map that you think is close enough and send them a personal message. I can't imagine any of the membership not willing to put you to work for a bit.

There is so much to read here everyday, most people may have missed your request.

Ms Meadows Miller · January 09, 2012, 12:35:14 AM

The Chicken Crispin was awesome! I had a blast Magic. Can't wait to do it again. Hopefully Chris will be home soon for a visit. Finally closed on our house! Only took 6 months of migraines, but, all good in the end. Just missing one person to make this house a home. Praying that this whole visa process doesn't take very long. My daughter Mexi is just as impatient as I am for Chris to come home.

petefrom bearswamp · January 09, 2012, 06:15:35 PM

central NY is beautiful in the spring and summer, so come along if you like.
A lot closer than GA. About a 10 hr drive.
I can offer room and board but no chicken crispin only Cornell recipe BBQ
tyb525 is in eastern Indiana.
He is a young buck and I'm sure can use the help at times.
I'm not sure how to contact him tho.
Pete

Dave VH · January 09, 2012, 10:15:49 PM

thanks Pete, I'll keep that in mind,

I'm suppose to go look at a job in New York in the spring, if time allows, I would like to see your operation.

Meadows Miller · January 10, 2012, 05:54:13 AM

Quote from: Ms Meadows Miller on January 09, 2012, 12:35:14 AM
The Chicken Crispin was awesome! I had a blast Magic. Can't wait to do it again. Hopefully Chris will be home soon for a visit. Finally closed on our house! Only took 6 months of migraines, but, all good in the end. Just missing one person to make this house a home. Praying that this whole visa process doesn't take very long. My daughter Mexi is just as impatient as I am for Chris to come home.

Dont worry I am just about as impatient as you both are to get Home Babe ;) ;D ;D ;D 8) 8)

Pete's spoton ;) ;D Young Ty has an lt10 But he sure knows how to use it ;) ;D ;D 8) 8)

petefrom bearswamp · January 10, 2012, 06:45:43 PM

Any time Dave,
Just be sure to call first as I am retired and VERY!! busy
Pete

oakiemac · January 10, 2012, 10:44:41 PM

Dave, I'm located about 35 miles west of kalamazoo. You are more then welcome to come out and help but I run a Mobile Dimension which is a multiple blade circle mill. I don't saw a ton but spend a lot of time on kilns and millwork and pulling orders and such.
If any of this interest you then let me know. ;D

TimGA · January 11, 2012, 06:51:21 AM

Dave, When I was in the process of purchasing my mill the Mill Co. will share who is close to you. Call them see if they can help you out, can't hurt to try. Any chance for them to have someone watch a mill working, let alone help is a possible sale. Tim

Dave VH · January 11, 2012, 09:49:35 PM

Oakiemac, I'll take you up on that, thanks.

now I have to try to figure out how to get a hold of you.

Dave VH · January 11, 2012, 10:02:26 PM

Hey TimGA, if your talking about the woodmizer place in Indianapolis, I'm afraid to go there. I'll probably end up buying something that my wife won't let me bring home. As long as I have this bug, there ain't nothing but trouble for me there.

Magicman · January 11, 2012, 10:30:49 PM

Take her with you. I did. ;D

oakiemac · January 11, 2012, 11:20:31 PM

Dave, PM me or email me at steve2@hickoryandoak.com

Dave VH · January 16, 2012, 04:06:36 PM

I just had the oportunity to spend the day with oakiemac. I really appreciate all of the time that he took to teach me what he did. You've got a great operation there. I liked you mobile dimensional mill, but now I need to learn from a bandmill.

thanks again Steve

oakiemac · January 17, 2012, 07:23:01 PM

Greatly enjoyed the day working with Dave. He is a great guy and I learned a thing or two as well. Dave I will get you a few phone numbers of people I know close by with bandmills.

Busy Beaver Lumber · January 17, 2012, 07:48:45 PM

Dave

Ask and you shall receive. Your timing is right on target. I just met with a fellow sawmill owner in Fort Wayne Indiana on Saturday that has a bandmill and is looking for help very soon. He is an older gentlemen in his 60's that enjoys cutting lumber, but can no longer do it on his own. Knowing him, he would insist on paying you something for you labor, even while you were learning. He will soon be cutting quite a bit of wood for me under contract to help me build my inventory. He would probably keep you on as well if that was something you were interested in.

Send me a PM and I will give you his contact info

taw6243 · January 17, 2012, 07:51:10 PM

I am just north of you in Muskegon. You are welcome to visit and see what I do, hang out, help ;D

Here is one of the ads I have in Craigslist.

http://muskegon.craigslist.org/grd/2789609477.html