Author Topic: DIY Welding LT-10 extension --- need help --- pics appreciated (Read 1184 times)

OffGrid973 · « **on:** June 21, 2014, 09:31:45 AM »

Hi team,

Wondering if anyone has some pics for a DIY extension for the LT-10 that is portable (not 300 lbs)

Having my welding guy take a shot because woodmizer is 1000 for another two extensions and that's a bit steep for me.

Any pics, thoughts, or lessons learned would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Chris

thecfarm · « **Reply #1 on:** June 21, 2014, 09:47:13 AM »

How long are the extensions?

OffGrid973 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 21, 2014, 08:36:36 PM »

they are $399 for each 7 foot extension but then shipping from PA to Jersey for a heavy item is close to $150 so with tax I am looking at $1,000.

Welding guy said it would be about $200 in steel without labor and was surprised they can sell them so cheap...Looks like my woodmizer order will go in on Monday

sawdust joe · « **Reply #3 on:** June 21, 2014, 09:04:52 PM »

steel supply co.prices to the general public have gone up greatly,when I bought my steel fore my mill the tube fore the main frame was well over 1,000 but without a good stronge frame you get crooket lumber.a good certified welder charges over 100 per hour. On the bright side no mater what hobby you chose it will cost big $$$$$$$.
Happy sawing be safe.

thecfarm · « **Reply #4 on:** June 21, 2014, 09:25:06 PM »

And it will work with the mill too. I have a Thomas. I wanted 4 more feet so I could cut 20 foot logs. Seem like it was pricey,way back when I brought it. But I knew it would work.

Magicman · « **Reply #5 on:** June 21, 2014, 09:37:51 PM »

I have never felt that WM jacks their prices up on anything. To the contrary, they are very comparative with the replacement items that I need. Yes I know shipping, but I also know that it will be correct.

dgdrls · « **Reply #6 on:** June 22, 2014, 08:41:51 AM »

Quote from: cwimer973 on June 21, 2014, 08:36:36 PM

they are $399 for each 7 foot extension but then shipping from PA to Jersey for a heavy item is close to $150 so with tax I am looking at $1,000.

Welding guy said it would be about $200 in steel without labor and was surprised they can sell them so cheap...Looks like my woodmizer order will go in on Monday

Since you are going to spend the $$ anyway, why not rent a truck and make a visit to PA. Shadegap WM with Marty P??

Best
DGDrls

js2743 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 22, 2014, 03:17:33 PM »

time for a lil road trip to woodmizer sounds like.

barbender · « **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2014, 12:04:59 AM »

It looks like you've already come to the right conclusion- if you can't build them yourself you may as well get them from WM

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