New to the forum and possibly a new owner of an LT40

[gimpy]

I'm going to look at a used Woodmizer LT40 this Sunday. Only 550 hours. He owns a lot of extra blades. I've been trying to contact Woodmizer to ask about cost of re-sharpening the blades but can't seem to get a return e-mail. Can someone give me an idea of cost? I know there is a discounted shipping through UPS or FEDEX but I'd like to know what I'm getting into? I'd also like to know about the auto replacement program but I'd settle for my first question.

I have about 140 acres of second growth (mostly) lodgepole pine and need to build a home and outbuildings so it seems silly to buy retail.

I'm 63 and retired without the need to leave the property, so doing things for myself is worth it. Plus my small number of area neighbors would benefit also.

Thanks in advance and what a great resource to learn from.

[giant splinter]

Welcome aboard Gimpy
You are in the right place to get all the answers you will need. I use wood-mizer resharp and set it up so I always get a full box of 15, they cant always sharpen a few of the blades if they get torn up so they fill the box and bill me for the difference. The Oregon store does a good job on the blades.

[MartyParsons]

Hello,
The charge per blade sharpened is $ 7.00. This is Profile ground, Cleaned and Set.
Wood Mizer Resharp has a discount rate for shipping one box through Fed EX. $ 14.00. Re Sharp also has a auto replacement program where we fill the box. This helps so your blade box is always full.
Hope this helps.
Locations for ReSharp
http://www.woodmizer.com/us/Blades/ReSharpService.aspx
Marty

[thecfarm]

gimpy,welcome to them forum. That house wil keep you busy for a while.  ;D

[goose63]

Welcome to the Forum gimpy but be careful if you get the sawdust bug you are stuck with it for life 8)

[Chuck White]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Gimpy!

[Magicman]

Hello gimpy, and Welcome to the Forestry Forum.   8)

[Dave Shepard]

Welcome to the Forum!

I use the thicker .055" bands, so I only get 10 in a box. I think it's usually around $100 to ship and return a box of bands. My bands usually break from having used up the flex life, so I don't often have one replaced by WM, but it sure is convenient to always get a full box back from ReSharp.

[gimpy]

Hello,
Hope this helps.
Locations for ReSharp
http://www.woodmizer.com/us/Blades/ReSharpService.aspx
Marty

Marti,

You are the bomb. Thank you. I needed to know before I buy.

[gimpy]

Thanks all for the welcomes and the info. I am really looking forward to creating sawdust. I look forward to being able to build with what I create with my mill. Being retired, I have the benefit of time and don't have to leave the property to make a living. Having a neighbor that is a logger makes this all the better.

I look forward to following these threads and learning from everyone.

[SawyerBrown]

Welcome Gimpy, and Good Sawin' to ya!

I'm sure this doesn't happen all the time, but the first box of blades I sent to ReSharp: scheduled pickup thru FedEx on Monday, they picked them up on Tuesday, and they were back on my doorstep on Friday!  (Thought sure they had sent me a new box by mistake ...).  Great program, highly recommend.

[gimpy]

Well no maybe about it. I'm an LT40 owner. While I can't exactly say I'm a sawer yet, at least I was deflowered. "We" cut a small log to show how it worked. What a very cool model. Can't wait to bring some logs home.

Funny part? The seller has my last name. Small world.

[Delawhere Jack]

Congrats!!! You're now an associate member of the Brotherhood of Bandsaw Millers. Full membership is granted after you have struck a log stop or clamp with the blade.  :D (we all do it sooner or later).

Devour the FF threads. This forum can put you years ahead of where you would be learning it on your own. The search feature is great.

materhead

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

 smiley_curtain_peek

[Peter Drouin]

Call Wood Mizer and tell them you have the mill. That way you will get the magazine and new info from them .
And welcome to the FF 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)

[gimpy]

I just finished registering my mill with Woodmizer. I need an owner's manual. Is there a downloadable version for the LT40?

[Dave Shepard]

I don't believe so. Did you ask WM if they could send you one? Congrats on the new mill. 8)

[gimpy]

Can you imagine, they are closed on Sunday.  :D

They'll get back to me. I was just hoping. Kid in a candy store and all.

[goose63]

THE BUG has bitten again congrats gimpy now you need a log rite  _grin

[Peter Drouin]

And put up pics of the mill cutting wood 8) 8) 8) ;D

[BBTom]

If you register on the woodmizer website, you can see a parts breakdown of your entire mill, and order your parts on that page.  I know it isn't an owners manual, but it does come in handy.  You NEED an owners manual to learn all the setups and adjustments on your mill. 

[gimpy]

now you need a log rite  _grin

LogRite what? I gots me a Peavey already. I also have a tool I don't know the name of that lifts the log off the ground so I can buck it. Plus three chain saws. What else do I need but Pine-Sol and fuel?   :P

[gimpy]

By the by, I also have 150 acres of second growth trees. Mostly lodgepole pine and some Tamarack. A few others that I can't identify yet. Oh, and Aspen. I also have a few trees that will remain standing that two of us couldn't get our arms around.

[prittgers]

Hello from the North.  Email me the year and ver numbers. I'll point you to the manuals.

Once your mill is registered with WM, you can usually go on-line and see all the parts that fit your mill.

Parker in the North

[gimpy]

Email me the year and ver numbers.
Parker in the North

Year is 01/01 and it's a plain old LT40 with the log handling package.

I just registered it but it's sunday.

It's the operator's manual I need. I want to know how to operate it with all the particulars. I can figure it out but I'm kind of a read the manual first type of guy.

Anything you can do to help is/will be appreciated. I wanna start playing.