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    Hi, I am in no way an expert in chainsaw...

    Hi,

    I am in no way an expert in chainsaw mills, used one for one afternoon and decided to buy a Lucasmill.

    If the only (main) project is just a little cabin I can't imagine it being cost...
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    Hi, me too, similar story. Needed a new handle...

    Hi, me too, similar story.

    Needed a new handle for my Stihl, less then half the price then from the Stihl dealer. While I was on the website I decided to give the cheap chains a try plus a set of...
  3. Thread: Lucas mill woes

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    Al, I completely agree with the way you look at...

    Al, I completely agree with the way you look at this if only every body using a Lucas Mill was a professional sawmiller. However I assume most Lucasmills belong to amateurs/hobbyists/beginners and a...
  4. Thread: Lucas mill woes

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    If you say you found 6 out of 7 saw doctors not...

    If you say you found 6 out of 7 saw doctors not good enough, it is not surprising they get the blame.

    I must say: Not having experience with Lucas blades doesn't mean they are not a good saw...
  5. Thread: Lucas mill woes

    by Bernt
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    Hi, Also had the same problem earlier this...

    Hi,

    Also had the same problem earlier this year. First thought; movement in the log. After checking for this and few more cuts going the same way.
    Second thought; something wrong with the blade....
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    Hi, I agree with Sigidi about charging without...

    Hi,

    I agree with Sigidi about charging without experience, however you've got to start somewhere.

    In my experience a cubic meter rate works well in this case. This way you are the one investing...
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    A bit harder to get but I still prefer Urea...

    A bit harder to get but I still prefer Urea Formaldehyde (UF) for laminations, as long as it is not for exterior applications.
    Cheap, no creep, fast, easy to spread/roll and above all the least...
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    Just on the maintenance, I know it is important...

    Just on the maintenance, I know it is important to keep air-tools oiled. For most tools there is no problem if the "mist" a little oil out the exhaust. The tools I use for furniture making however...
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    I like to use rotary hacksaws in my angle grinder...

    I like to use rotary hacksaws in my angle grinder for al kind of cutting. Roofing/timber/aluminum.
    These blades are not cheap, when one of these dual saws was on special pretty much for the price of...
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    I like that you have a truck load off logs with...

    I like that you have a truck load off logs with it!

    You'll have a lot of fun.
  11. Thread: Best Jigsaw

    by Bernt
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    [QUOTE=Timless Timber;1703575]Need to replace my...

    [QUOTE=Timless Timber;1703575]Need to replace my old Jigsaw..


    Notice I didn't include a budget upper limit..... for GOOD tools, used frequently, IMHO there should be no upper limit coz they pay...
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    Hi, I wasn't going to pull the bandsaw apart but:...

    Hi, I wasn't going to pull the bandsaw apart but: The looseness in the the wheel is the same, you can turn the wheel right-left forward-backward like you are showing. (as long as there is no blade...
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    Hi Ben, First, I can't really see in photos,...

    Hi Ben,

    First, I can't really see in photos, but I assume there will be quite a few small holes in the end grain layers of the plywood as you haven't used some fancy expensive (marine) ply. They...
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    Thanks, that makes sense. For logs light...

    Thanks, that makes sense.

    For logs light enough to lift, I find it very easy and quick to lift over the rails (not as much winding up and down) for the big heavy logs I like to be able to get...
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    Nicely set up! Just wondering: why do you set...

    Nicely set up!

    Just wondering: why do you set up the logs like that if you have your bobcat on site? I normally have my pile of logs near the mill but then feed them in one by one with my loader...
  16. IMO thats the wrong way around, it is worth...

    IMO thats the wrong way around, it is worth putting them down growth rings facing up (centre of tree facing up)(like a smily face). That way if boards cup a little, water will run off rather than sit...
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    No hesitation, If there is one power-tool you...

    No hesitation,

    If there is one power-tool you use for hours rather then minutes it is your sander, you get what you pay for. I professionally use a fetool rotex 150mm, probably the most expensive...
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    Hi, I have used the log chucks right from the...

    Hi,

    I have used the log chucks right from the beginning, still the same set. I must confess I hit them far too regularly often trying to squeeze an other board out. Never real damage to the blade....
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    Hi, it is a bit tricky to work out what to...

    Hi, it is a bit tricky to work out what to charge. I feel I don't charge enough but for the moment are happy while trying to build up business.

    I prefer to work on a cubic meter rate. $300 per...
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    Hi, I'm in the Huon Valley, I do go out to...

    Hi,

    I'm in the Huon Valley, I do go out to Hobart area for jobs but it would have to be worth my travel. What I usually do in case of a very small job is get the logs (in this case beams) picked...
  21. Thread: Dodgy blades

    by Bernt
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    Stone cutting:? Anyone ever done such a thing...

    Stone cutting:?

    Anyone ever done such a thing with a lucasmill?

    Interesting concept though! Wonder if that could be an option with a diamond blade, the water supply is already there.

    I was...
  22. Thread: Lucas mill woes

    by Bernt
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    I agree about the choice of saw-doctor. I...

    I agree about the choice of saw-doctor.

    I have had quite a few problems recently.

    I suspect the issues you are having are also to blame on the blades. A few issues I have had: incorrect...
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    I thought the same thing, from the look of the...

    I thought the same thing, from the look of the documentation I have got only the model 8 and model 10 mills come with the extensions as standard. I know someone out that way with an older model 6...
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    No worries, my details are in the local Cygnet...

    No worries, my details are in the local Cygnet and Channel classifieds paper if help is needed at any point.
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    I had a look at the longest I have milled, 7.0 m...

    I had a look at the longest I have milled, 7.0 m is just possible. If that is long enough for the keel, I'd be happy to donate my services to the Living Boat Trust helping milling the log.
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    It depends on the Lucasmill a bit, the bigger...

    It depends on the Lucasmill a bit, the bigger ones have 6.2m rails and I can cut just over 6.5m with that. There are extensions and longer rails out there.

    I'm sure there will be a nice keel...
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    How long is it? It doesn't seem too far out of...

    How long is it? It doesn't seem too far out of reach for a Lucasmill.

    Did someone know the log was there or did someone come across it by chance? I'm just across the river from here overlooking...
  28. Thread: Al's NEW mill

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    As I do most of my milling off site, sawdust is...

    As I do most of my milling off site, sawdust is not too much of an issue. I have had multiple customers who seem much more excited about all the sawdust they get for the garden then the beautiful...
  29. Thread: Al's NEW mill

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    Hi, I also find 3 cube of logs pretty close to...

    Hi,

    I also find 3 cube of logs pretty close to average production for one man operated mill in a day dealing with the sawn timber included. I do find however that two man operation pretty much...
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    I have had no problem with this in the past,...

    I have had no problem with this in the past, using straight off the saw. Don't worry about planing one side, this (especially with blackbutt in my experience) will just oxidize black when the green...
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    That looks great! Very professional. I rarely...

    That looks great! Very professional.

    I rarely work without an offsider since it pretty much doubles my production in a day. Plus there are always those couple of big beams customers want that are...
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    The way I have done this in the past: (works for...

    The way I have done this in the past: (works for logs up to almost 6.5 m)

    Have the end frames as far appart as possible, bring the powerhead all the way back to one side. Everything is pretty...
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    I also do $500 minimum and offer to get a log...

    I also do $500 minimum and offer to get a log transported if it is not worth coming out for.

    On the subject of unexperienced millers...

    You have to start somewhere, at least people here are...
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    [quote=Sigidi;1457326] Or is this something...

    Or is this something not even worth doing??? Any amount fair on you to charge seems to end up costing quite a bit for the customer unless you're not charging your time. I don't think I'd go out to...
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    That aspect (manual operation of the Lucasmill)...

    That aspect (manual operation of the Lucasmill) is not what makes it hard work. I agree with Tassietimbers, it is very valuable to be right next to the blade to cut the best timber. Also to be able...
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    The operation of the Lucasmill is very simple,...

    The operation of the Lucasmill is very simple, you will work it out on your first log.

    The knowledge about the timber is a different story but if you are a woodworker a lot of that will make a lot...
  37. Thread: Cordless hammer

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    what I don't get... I can't see an on/off button...

    what I don't get... I can't see an on/off button anywhere. And what about a reverse button?
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    I own 3 routers a makita trimmer, this festool...

    I own 3 routers a makita trimmer, this festool 1/4" and a makita 1/2", for 90% of jobs I choose to use my festool, such a pleasure to use. I have had it for nearly 6 years and it still is like new....
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    Good luck on this one! It probably was the glue...

    Good luck on this one! It probably was the glue in the gaps then if no dust.
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    Looking at your photo's again, I think the dust...

    Looking at your photo's again, I think the dust from you finish is the issue. It also appears to be in the pores of some of your timber.
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    I also think your "gaps" are tear/chip out from...

    I also think your "gaps" are tear/chip out from cutting. I don't think it is that bad, just unfortunate that it shows up white.

    What glue did you use? If it is glue showing, maybe next time use...
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    If the trees were still standing you might consider waiting till after the heat. For logs, the summer might be worse then for freshly sawn timber in my opinion.

    I don't think that kiln drying is a...
  43. Hi, If the grain direction is the same, the...

    Hi,

    If the grain direction is the same, the panels will move the same as the top. You can just fix them together as strong as possible.

    The more skilled way: Hidden dovetails in a mitred join....
  44. If the sides (legs) panels are of the same...

    If the sides (legs) panels are of the same material as the top, they will move the same so there in no need to allow for movement.

    If you are introducing a metal bracket or a piece of timber long...
  45. How does this allow for movement? (In my...

    How does this allow for movement?



    (In my opinion the metal angle bracket is not such a nice idea either.

    Even screwing it together and plugging the screwholes is better.

    Why not have a...
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    You are probably right about the top sheet...

    You are probably right about the top sheet absorbing moisture on the top and that causing the bow. I have seen places where they keep a sheet of MDF on top of all plywood stacks.

    They should give...
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    Did your mate know about the $500 reward?

    Did your mate know about the $500 reward?
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    Hi Kekemo, In my opinion those cracks show...

    Hi Kekemo,

    In my opinion those cracks show that the timber has been drying, usually boards that have been recycled look like that. (unless the timber is cracking while working it it will be dry)....
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    haha, you're pretty right! Actually I do own...

    haha, you're pretty right!

    Actually I do own a timber mill....

    I just build a green timber frame house, most tools handle green timber fine. The thicknesser seems to be the main machine that...
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    As well as the tannin and its affect on metal....

    As well as the tannin and its affect on metal. The timber will also turn black..

    Electric handplaner will probably give you a better result.
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