Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  4
Needs Pictures Needs Pictures:  0
Picture(s) thanks Picture(s) thanks:  0
Results 1 to 11 of 11
  1. 14th November 2013, 11:10 PM #1
    bboyoz
    bboyoz is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    2

    Default Who needs a Lucas...

    IMG_2436.jpgIMG_2438.jpgIMG_2439.jpgIMG_2440.jpgIMG_2442.jpgIMG_2443.jpgIMG_2444.jpg


    Stumbled across this old girl...whata beast...i think it was used to mill timber although cant be sure!!
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 14th November 2013 11:10 PM # ADS
    Google Adsense Advertisement
    Join Date
    Always
    Location
    Advertising world
    Posts
    Many





     
  3. 15th November 2013, 06:13 AM #2
    MAPLEMAN's Avatar
    MAPLEMAN
    MAPLEMAN is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Location
    Cedarton
    Posts
    4,904

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by bboyoz View Post
    IMG_2436.jpgIMG_2438.jpgIMG_2439.jpgIMG_2440.jpgIMG_2442.jpgIMG_2443.jpgIMG_2444.jpg


    Stumbled across this old girl...whata beast...i think it was used to mill timber although cant be sure!!
    Think i'd prefer the LUCAS
    Mapleman
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 15th November 2013, 07:20 AM #3
    Sigidi's Avatar
    Sigidi
    Sigidi is offline Sawblade Swinger
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    Gatton, Qld
    Age
    49
    Posts
    3,064

    Default



    I think you'll find it wasn't used for 'milling' per se, more for docking. This wouldn't have been able to produce the timber in the last picture
    I love my Lucas!! ...just ask me!
    Allan.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 15th November 2013, 11:06 AM #4
    The Bleeder
    The Bleeder is offline Awaiting Email Confirmation
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    Peakhurst
    Age
    67
    Posts
    1,173

    Default

    Looks more like a 'widow maker'
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  6. 15th November 2013, 11:39 AM #5
    Willy Nelson's Avatar
    Willy Nelson
    Willy Nelson is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Perth
    Posts
    1,257

    Default

    I normall label equipment such as this as

    'People Eaters'

    Sincerely
    Willy
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  7. 15th November 2013, 01:16 PM #6
    bboyoz
    bboyoz is offline New Member
    Join Date
    Jul 2013
    Location
    Brisbane
    Posts
    2

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sigidi View Post


    I think you'll find it wasn't used for 'milling' per se, more for docking. This wouldn't have been able to produce the timber in the last picture

    Cool ol maybe for docking up the split timber fence posts...and yeh it looked as though it was the wrong machine to get those nicely milled boards...find random stacks like these every where..the forgotten timber stacks...it's a shame because it's Jarrah it would have been better off in a nice dry shed somewhere...
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  8. 15th November 2013, 04:56 PM #7
    rustynail
    rustynail is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    bilpin
    Posts
    3,564

    Default

    It would be a firewood saw, hence the stack of old fence posts. These saws were popular prior to the chain saw and, for that matter, still are for thin log docking or old fence posts. As each log has to be lifted to cut, larger logs are easier with a chain saw. No way the sawn board stack would have come off that saw. More likely waiting to be docked into fire wood due to deterioration.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  9. 15th November 2013, 07:16 PM #8
    1thumb
    1thumb is offline Senior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    Glen Innes
    Posts
    127

    Default

    Wouldn't like to dock anything with it, not with the rip saw thats in it
    cheers pat
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  10. 15th November 2013, 09:48 PM #9
    rustynail
    rustynail is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    bilpin
    Posts
    3,564

    Default

    The saw couldnt be used for ripping with the arbor above the bench. I guess it was any blade in a storm.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  11. 16th November 2013, 08:21 AM #10
    Sigidi's Avatar
    Sigidi
    Sigidi is offline Sawblade Swinger
    Join Date
    Jun 2003
    Location
    Gatton, Qld
    Age
    49
    Posts
    3,064

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by rustynail View Post
    The saw couldnt be used for ripping with the arbor above the bench. I guess it was any blade in a storm.
    Yup, my thoughts above too.

    Imagine if they took a little more time fabricating this and put the arbor below the bench? Then they would have had a more useful tool all round....
    I love my Lucas!! ...just ask me!
    Allan.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  12. 16th November 2013, 02:51 PM #11
    rustynail
    rustynail is offline GOLD MEMBER
    Join Date
    Aug 2011
    Location
    bilpin
    Posts
    3,564

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Sigidi View Post
    Yup, my thoughts above too.

    Imagine if they took a little more time fabricating this and put the arbor below the bench? Then they would have had a more useful tool all round....
    Absolutely.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Similar Threads

  1. Hot Lucas bar
    By Seaman in forum SMALL TIMBER MILLING
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 31st January 2013, 10:13 AM
  2. My Lucas is not big enough!
    By comgreserv in forum SMALL TIMBER MILLING
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: 2nd January 2013, 05:27 PM
  3. A Lucas Saw ?.
    By issatree in forum WOODTURNING - GENERAL
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 25th February 2011, 09:29 AM
  4. Any one looking for a LUCAS 8/30
    By salty72 in forum SMALL TIMBER MILLING
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 27th January 2011, 07:26 AM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules