Sigidi's new toys...

**Sigidi** · 28th July 2011, 10:22 AM

Ok so be warned - a shameless plug for Lucas coming up

I rang Dudley at Lucas HQ yesterday at 0926 put an order in for some things....

0740 this morning in Brissy...

now I know you all wanna know what was in the box, so I took some pics of that too

How friggin cool is that? less than 24 hours later, you can't be unhappy with that kind of service.

Couple of things I've noticed already with this slabber attachment compared to the one which went on Larry, the oil bottle is much bigger now and clear so it's easier to see the level of oil you are running - shouldn't be so easy to accidentally run out of oil during slabbing. Also the gearbox locating pins for the slabbing attachment are now 'moveable' the last one had the pins out all the time which proved to be a challenge fitting the slabber at times. The sprocket has 14 teeth to overcome the slower speed Bo spins at instead of the previous 12 tooth sprocket. The sprocket also has a heap more holes on the underside of it to help clear out sawdust/oil material that tends to build up in the sprocket. Oh and the toolkit too, that is a new addition to when I had Larry's slabbing attachment, comes with a couple of wedges (very handy to hold the slab up off your chain and reduce possible chain breakages) a raker file and round file, both with handles, a file-o-plate for keeping those rakers in tip top condition and of course the Schulz Sharpening Jig (must be a typo coz it looks a bit like Ian's name, but don't reckon they named it after him

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That's just the first things I noticed unpacking it, I'm sure Lucas have done some other updates/fine tuning and will let you all know after I've had a closer look and a little play

**nifty** · 28th July 2011, 11:48 AM

Bravo Lucas mill, Bravo

Have fun with it Al

**Stopper** · 28th July 2011, 01:54 PM

They just fell a big radiata pine at the local primary school. Perfect for a lucas slabber.

cheers
steve

**sgschwend** · 28th July 2011, 02:08 PM

Wow, if you need Chris to help you get it installed just give a call. He tells me he had a specially good time setting up one Saturday. He is here now, we will cut tomorrow.

What I want to know is how you got two saw blades, or did you add the second to the order?

**itsposs** · 28th July 2011, 10:11 PM

Toys I got me some of them just got my new ute back today I ll take some picks

**Cliff Rogers** · 28th July 2011, 10:23 PM

Christmas in July.

**Sigidi** · 29th July 2011, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by Stopper

They just fell a big radiata pine at the local primary school. Perfect for a lucas slabber.

cheers
steve

Pity it's not round the corner from me hey Steve? Be great to give it a test run on some pine

**Sigidi** · 29th July 2011, 06:49 AM

Originally Posted by sgschwend

Wow, if you need Chris to help you get it installed just give a call. He tells me he had a specially good time setting up one Saturday. He is here now, we will cut tomorrow.

What I want to know is how you got two saw blades, or did you add the second to the order?

Nah, I won't be needed help to set it up; the one that came with my last mill was a bit fiddly to set up until you got 'the knack' but this one will be simple as with the adjustable gearbox pins it now has.

As for the two blades, do you mean the other chain? I did get a 3 skip and 5 skip chain - first job out is a silky oak that isn't so wide, so its good to use the 3 skip on something like that.

I also got the chain sharpening jig which sits on your rails, so you don't have to sharpen the chain on the bar, makes chain sharpening much easier and quicker, plus always good to do stuff standing up rather than crawling around in the sawdust or hunching over the bar

**Sigidi** · 29th July 2011, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by itsposs

Toys I got me some of them just got my new ute back today I ll take some picks

Well go on then we're waiting...

Originally Posted by Cliff Rogers

Christmas in July.

Now you mention it, Cliff it kinda is, got some other toys from Signet the other day too, come to think of it they had some pretty darn fast delivery too!!

Got me some strapping gear and paint really nice prices and again fast delivery, but best of all the delivery was free

**eli szoko** · 29th July 2011, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by Sigidi

Now you mention it, Cliff it kinda is, got some other toys from Signet the other day too, come to think of it they had some pretty darn fast delivery too!!

Got me some strapping gear and paint really nice prices and again fast delivery, but best of all the delivery was free

Ha sigide,i need a straper as i have been useing fencing wire to cobenco.Have just looked at signets site did you get a poly or metal?

**Sigidi** · 29th July 2011, 08:12 PM

Gotta go metal and for my money I reckon you gotta go 19mm too, the tools are the same price for the smaller straps but the strap is much 'lighter' duty. So now I have the tensioner, crimper, holder (which I'm gunna make some 'alterations' to) couple rolls of strap, box of paint and box of gloves too - cheapest I've seen anywhere and like I say delivery was cheap at twice the cost

**Stopper** · 29th July 2011, 08:46 PM

Yeh, what Sigidi said. I've got the signet setup with the 19mm strap (gal) and the carrier to sit the roll in. I've got a tin of seals hanging of it and away you go. Not cheap initially but well worth it. I started out with the nylon and wire buckles but it's just not strong enough and deteriorates in the sun.

cheers
Steve

**Travis Edwards** · 29th July 2011, 09:04 PM

Good to see ya still around Al good to see new toys too. Hope to see ya at the GTG if ya can make it!

**itsposs** · 29th July 2011, 09:54 PM

Today I was assessed as a compitant tree feller as I am going to start working as a feller for a local sawmill untill my Mill arrives. I find the new forest works things a little tricky. I have a young bloke working with me as well hate seeing talent wasted working retail so we ve set the ute up quite well here s some pic s

**itsposs** · 29th July 2011, 10:53 PM

Can I come to the GTG with ya Sigidi I d love to catch up with Travis

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