Used Clarke Mill

Night Raider · December 12, 2007, 06:01:38 PM

Hello All,
I'm new to the forum, I've been lurking in the shadows for a few weeks but now I'm stepping out.
I'm considering buying my first mill for a combination of personal use and some custom cutting, nothing full time (yet). I'm in southern ontario so cedar and hardwood (cherry and maple) would be the most common lumber being sawn. I'm looking for an opinion on a used mill for sale, it's a Clarke purchased in 1994 with a briggs 18hp twin and electric winch to raise and lower the head. I'm told there is no model number on it but it will cut logs just over 18' and "over 2 feet in diameter". No hour meter but I'mtold it's pretty low hours, just personal use. On a trailer axel and no loading ramps.
Any info as to the model, reputation of clarke or anything else you can think of would be appreciated.

thanks

Don_Papenburg · December 12, 2007, 07:54:04 PM

Welcome to the forest .
I don't know anything about a clark but a briggs seems to be a good motor.

pineywoods · December 12, 2007, 09:35:45 PM

Don't know about the clark mill, but I can tell you about the 18 hp briggs. I just pulled one off my mill after 6700 hrs. Still runs good, just a little tired.

ronwood · December 13, 2007, 09:42:48 AM

Night Raider,

Welcome to the forum. Sorry I don't know anything about the Clark.

Ron

thecfarm · December 13, 2007, 10:00:35 AM

Night Raider,welcome to the forum.I did a search and came up with this. http://www.clarkeportablesawmills.com/products_sawmills.html

That's about all I know.Looks OK,but hard to tell from just pictures.Does it look abused,clean,maintained?Could you saw a log with it before buying?Even if you have to bring the log.Good luck.

leweee · December 13, 2007, 11:56:06 AM

Welcome Night Raider.
;D I own a Clarke mill (model 100) bought new in 2002.I like it. ;D Mine has the 20hp Honda. Serial #is in weld script at hitch end of main frame