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1st August 2008, 12:10 AM #151Novice
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thanks bob it seemed to end suddenly
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The BIL Mill's excellent Adventures
Here's a whole pile more links about the BIL Mill in action and some followup mods
Box and Tuart logs.
Water cooling the BIL mill.
Apricot (scroll to the bottom of this page)
BIL mill reaches it limit (camphor laurel)
Black Locust (Robinia)
Cedorus Deodar (Himalayan Cedar)
WA Rock Sheoak.
Blue Leaf Tipped Jarrah.
Lemon Scented Gums
That just about covers it!
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6th July 2009, 08:54 PM #153New Member
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remington chainsaw
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I have just restored a saw which looks identical to the remington shown in post,except that my saw is called powerlite pl4 and the word 'powerlite' is actually cast in to the the top cover where the saw in the picture has remington, I was wondering if the member who posted that article could tell me where he got all his tech specs from cheers nz west coaster.
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6th July 2009, 10:01 PM #154.
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16th July 2009, 02:58 AM #155Intermediate Member
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Hello Bob,
I read all of your work with interest. Great job. Can I ask about your PPE What brand are the red/orange chaps that you are wearing? Any comments -Pro's & Cons.
I have Husqvarna gloves and a helmet earmuff screen combo.
What chain are you using? 3 or five skip tooth.
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16th July 2009, 10:45 AM #156.
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Can I ask about your PPE What brand are the red/orange chaps that you are wearing? Any comments -Pro's & Cons. I have Husqvarna gloves and a helmet earmuff screen combo.
For straight chainsaw use I use a Stihl helmet with metal screen and clip on Peltor Muffs . Peltor muffs are amongst the best muffs you can get. When I use my mills I prefer a full face polycarbonate face shield and behind the head Peltor muffs. I also have gel padded gloves for straight chainsaw use but on the mill I use a pair of leather ironclads.
What chain are you using? 3 or five skip tooth.
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28th July 2009, 10:10 PM #157
well well, just so happens I got a call for an Arborist mate and opportunity was knocking. Had some spare time this week, so yanked out the trusty old electric Mchulloch, dusted off the Alaskan and milled up a Walnut log. Wasn't much walnut in it though. Mostly rotted away due to poor tree care when someone lopped off a limb incorrectly once upon a time.
Of course I forgot to run my metal detector over it before we started and you guessed it, we hit a hidden roofing nail.!
Leccy chainsaw is still kicking ass, ate the timber like butter.
Only got 2 really good boards out of it though, 50mm thick and about 2200mm long. It would make an awesome benchtop for a buffet or a hallway table. Reminded me of the Dreamtime spirits.
I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Albert Einstein
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29th July 2009, 02:51 PM #158Intermediate Member
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Look great martrix, good to see you back on a mill
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29th July 2009, 03:07 PM #161
martrix, I am not being religious but did you find 4 nails?
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29th July 2009, 03:48 PM #164
I think its around 1800-2000watt. Its was only $150 from the big green shed. I think there are cheap GMC ones going on ebay at the moment.
Yeah it was good fun. So much easier on the chain cutting wet timber. It was a major pain in the ass using my little mill though, had to keep flipping the log around because it will on cut 300m max. Now my mate is interested in it to, Ive got a little boost of inspiration to get my 42" mill happening.
One of the major problems with doing the whole thing is being able to move a huge log once its been felled....so...freakin...heavy!
But I guess once I have my big mill up and running, you could slice a log up in to a few pieces on site and then transport it home.I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.
Albert Einstein
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