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  1. #1
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    Default Milling seasoned redgum

    Hi all
    i have a 6-14 Lucas mill and was wondering if it is ok to mill seasoned hardwood on them.
    i recently cut a big redgum down for firewood and it has some nice timber I could mill from it, I have only been using the mill for cypress.
    Is there any reason I can't mill it.

    Len

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    Firstly welcome to the forum.

    Is there any reason I can't mill it.
    No reason at all.
    In fact I am quite surprise that a Lucas owner would even ask that question

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    With any Australian hardwood, "slow and steady" is pretty well the way to go. Just remember to keep the blade sharp and you should be good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    Firstly welcome to the forum.


    No reason at all.
    In fact I am quite surprise that a Lucas owner would even ask that question
    Well being an owner of a Lucas Mill does not necessarily make you an expert BobL, but I am learning.
    also made my own bandsaw mill, may try that as well and get some slabs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Old Hilly View Post
    With any Australian hardwood, "slow and steady" is pretty well the way to go. Just remember to keep the blade sharp and you should be good.
    Thanks Old Hilly, that's what I wanted to hear.
    I just needed someone that new more than me to give me a bit of reassurance.

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    Although I own a 4" Lucas mill it's still almost all still in it's box at the moment pending some earthworks being finished. Most of my experience is with bandsaws of varying sizes. At the moment I/we can saw to about 800mm diam and about 6M long but we are sawing Paulownia from a neighbor's plantation. The Lucas is to make some decking boards for the new house, replacing the older buildings lost in a bushfire.
    It was really interesting to wander through the ruins, I had treated pine verandas and walkways around the buildings. All that was left were neat lines of screws where the boards met the bearers, no ash to be seen anywhere. Hardwood for me from now on.

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    I have a 6-14 that I have been using for years on difficult to access eucalypts. Much lighter than the bigger saw to get into rough sites. You won't set any speed records, but quite capable of doing the job. Sharp blade and plenty of water on it and all should be good.

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    Hardwood or Softwood...blade tips MUST always be sharp!
    Cutting tips correctly set also an imperative
    And of course never rush the cutting motion
    Always try to achieve a cross hatching profile on surface of your sawn product...blade must be set perfectly
    Lucas are a great mill...but one also has to be skilled to produce a quality product...MM
    Mapleman

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    Some cheap dishwashing liquid from the reject shop is also a big help. Squeeze a shot into the tank when refilling.

    Best of luck with it

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    Thanks for the reminder about the detergent in the cooling water, Rosewood. It works (used in moderation) on bandsaw mills so should be good with the Lucas mills and may help with sap buildup when cutting stuff like green Tallowood.

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    Thank you all for your advice, will post some pics when I get it all started
    Len

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