Im new Im new i dont know what to dooo

justallan1 · March 30, 2013, 03:49:15 PM

I have the HFE 21 and so far like it, granted I have probably 30-40 hours using it. It saws good and if the tracks are mounted to something solid it works fine.
I don't know how old the saw on CL is but the new ones that model have a 10 HP engine on them. Other than that I don't see the difference between that one and the HFE 21, which goes for $2600.00 with free delivery. For $150.00 more than the one on CL you get a brand new mill with a warrantee, just something to look at.
I still say to take a look at what you will be doing with it in a couple years and shop accordingly.
Allan

OOPS! now it posted of course.

beenthere · March 30, 2013, 03:51:35 PM

Good on ya, and you don't hafta tell. But we'd sure Like to know. We can keep a secret. ;D ;D ;D

okmulch · March 30, 2013, 03:52:17 PM

What town in Oklahoma are you close to?

RexBandit · March 30, 2013, 04:05:00 PM

I live in Stratford. Well 8 miles south. But the closest "large" town would be Ada.

okmulch · March 30, 2013, 04:07:29 PM

I know exactly where that is. Have had many a peaches from there. We did a cutting and grinding job at Chickasaw National Rec area in Sulphur several years ago.

RexBandit · March 30, 2013, 04:10:26 PM

I remember when ya did that. Took a lot of cedar out of there didn't ya

Magicman · March 30, 2013, 05:14:21 PM

Rex, you were one busy guy for the 10 hours that it took you from going where you really did not need to go

to making a good solid decision.

Congratulations, and I now look forward to following your progress. I hope that the "really good chance" becomes a reality.

You have proven in a resounding way the value of the honest suggestions and opinions that are available here on the FF.

4thgensawmiller · March 30, 2013, 05:26:55 PM

You might look at the website (link removed by administrator) They are a consignment company for all types of used woodworking equipment, from sawmills to skill saws. They have equipment listed from all over the U.S. You might get lucky and get a really good deal.

RexBandit · March 30, 2013, 06:22:16 PM

Thank you Magic Man and everyone else that was willing to help out a poor lost soul like me. But if everything works out like I really really hope they do ill be asking for a whole lot more advice in the near future so ya boys better get ready for a lot of Q&A.

Nomad · March 30, 2013, 06:57:39 PM

;D Bring it on, Rex! 8) And a premature "Congrats," too!

Bill Gaiche · March 30, 2013, 08:14:21 PM

Welcome and your going to be in sawdust heaven before you know it. I bet the wife is going to like what you can build for her in the future. bg

WDH · March 30, 2013, 08:20:51 PM

I think that you are making a wise decision.

RexBandit · March 30, 2013, 08:47:43 PM

Bill I just now realize that your from Oklahoma too. May sometime I could get with you or okmulch and come watch and maybe pick up a few pointers. I guess the wife will be picking out a "new more gas friendly" car tomorrow so i should be able to afford gas for a road trip.

Magicman · March 30, 2013, 09:01:20 PM

Quote from: RexBandit on March 30, 2013, 03:48:39 PMWell guys I'm not gonna tell ya what kinda deal i had to make....

Quote from: RexBandit on March 30, 2013, 08:47:43 PMI guess the wife will be picking out a "new more gas friendly" car tomorrow....

Hmmmmmmm. :D

RexBandit · March 30, 2013, 09:14:31 PM

Ha ha. Yeap you caught me. Get to find out how much my mill is really gonna COST tomorrow or Tuesday depending how quick she can make a decision.

okmulch · March 30, 2013, 09:24:42 PM

Quote from: RexBandit on March 30, 2013, 08:47:43 PM
Bill I just now realize that your from Oklahoma too. May sometime I could get with you or okmulch and come watch and maybe pick up a few pointers. I guess the wife will be picking out a "new more gas friendly" car tomorrow so i should be able to afford gas for a road trip.

Come on up! We have plenty of cedar here in Oklahoma. I will show you what this old junk cedar can be made into. :D I usually saw orders on the weekends. Even if I do not have an order I always have cedar here to saw.

Justin@Wv · March 30, 2013, 10:17:39 PM

Quote from: RexBandit on March 30, 2013, 03:48:39 PM
Well guys I'm not gonna tell ya what kinda deal i had to make with the devil to pull this off but theres a really good chance that this super excited okie will be ordering him a new Timber King1220. It's the mill that I've been begging four for the past several years now.

Before I could even chime in with how my mill purchase went, in reading all the replys your situation just seemed to have worked out! Well I hope it does! Nothing wrong with making momma happy, bc when she's happy your happy! 8) welcome to the FF. I've learned so much on here, it's an amazing group of helpful people!

strunk57 · March 30, 2013, 10:31:26 PM

That is amazing that you have members close to you to go watch, i wish there wered someone here close i could go watch and pick up some tips. I would def take advantage of that if i were you.

Banjo picker · March 31, 2013, 10:24:03 AM

Congrats on the probable new mill....One other tip...after you have had it for a while..you will start to pick up a few outside sawing jobs...It helps ever once in a while to slip the bride a little cash and tell her "This is saw mill money"...might help when and if you want to upgrade on down the line... ;) works for me. Banjo

RexBandit · March 31, 2013, 10:52:15 AM

Yes Strunk I plane on taking full advantage of have some more experinced sawyers close by and try to learn a thing or to.

Banjo that would be nice but seeing how her part of the little compromise is gonna cost about to grand more then what I get to spend think ill wave it at her and say I made this with my mill. Ha ha. And stick it in my pocket. Lol.