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Sorry for the delay in getting back to you all. Im still trying to chase the guy up again. Ive given him the axe idea but no report back yet.
Yes, im hoping to obtain some of this but it looks like...

Thanks Len. Im going to try and do a deal with the guy to get some of it for myself. I wonder how Oak would go in the kiln? as I have access to one via a local sawmill (at a price!).

Glenn - ill...

Cheers Artme. I appreciate your help.

Neil

Hi everyone,
I visited a mates place today and he asked me to identify the logs in the attached pictures. I THINK they may be European or English Oak but im not certain. I may be way off. Its pretty...

Thanks Glenn for your comments. I dont have a project in mind just yet. If I go ahead and take it, Ill have to spend money on it to get milled correctly then I would keep some for a future project...

Hi
Ive been offered a log of what Im told is English Oak about 4m long by 1.2m diameter. Can anyone assist with an approx. value please? or potential value once sawn? Ive not been given an asking...

cant remember exactly as it was a while ago, but around 10 cube sounds about right (took me a while). The mill has been sitting around ever since but I have some nice brown top stringy barks looking...

Dennis,
I had some trees of my own that needed milling. Couldnt justify or afford buying what I really wanted (Petterson ATS or a lucas) so I compromised and built myself a procut chainsaw mill -...

Thanks guys. It will get plenty of use here. The late frosts weve been getting makes it essential equipment if you want early tomatoes etc. I forgot to mention the url for the free plans if anyones...

This is a small greenhouse I knocked up over a couple of weekends recently. Its 3m x 2.4m with two opening windows up high. Got the plan off the net. Used the 2 year old plastic off my old electrical...

Good luck JDub. Im about to go through the same process so will look forward with interest on your progress. I just hope I can get it organised before christmas...pushing it I think.
Thanks too to...

Thanks Ian. Thats cleared up the confusion.

Neil

Hi Ian,
nice pics. I quite like the look of the skillmill. Unfortunately the Petersons wont be coming to Tassie for the woodworking show this year. Id love to see one of these in real life....

Rum Runner, thats a lovely boat. My father build one of that design about 45 yrs ago and for the life of me, I cant remember the design name. It was a great sea boat and we caught tons of fish in it....

editing done. Sorry about that.
Yes, I bought the plans. Well worth the money. I got my money back for the entire project in two weekends milling. I had tremendous support from the designer with...

Glad to see youve found something youre happy with Jock. Nice saw!

Cliff, I have a Stihl 066 that I picked up second hand for $750 that I use in a mill I built from plans for around $1000 http://www.procutportablesawmills.com . I can highly recommend both as long as...

G'day Jock,
Ive been away from the forum and computer for a few months so sorry for the delay in responding to your query.
I have one of these saws and purchased it about May 2005. I got it from a...

Also, check out Tamar House in Legana (near Launceston). Its a wood turning centre. Well worth the visit. Enjoy your trip.

Neil

Sounds like a heavy duty extension cord from the house might be the answer if its close by.
Neil

I built a chainsaw mill called Procut. Very pleased with it. Does a fine job and a little easier on the body than the alaskin mkiii I used to use. Plans are at www.procutportablesawmills.com. That...

Absolutely superb Bob. I envy your skill and the time you have to practise it. Ive spent the last two years building my boat and it wouldnt even come close to what youve produced. Thanks for sharing...

Eric
Ive also been interested in this saw. My local machinery supplier in Launceston has sold 5 in recent months. Ive had some difficulty trying to get further info to help with my decision. So far,...

If you're travelling between Devonport and Exeter on the Frankford h/way stop at the Frankford sawmill. He has tons of craftwood offcuts. Probably no huon though but worth the stop.
At Legana, 15km...

Im happy with my GMC tools. I knew exactly what I was buying and feel Ive received value for money. However, I have to agree with Jack - please do something about your bearing quality if you can...

As I’m in the market for some new machinery and during a moment of madness, I decided to explore the “import it yourself” option. I came across an interesting business to business website which deals...

Finishing off my 21ft yacht which has been on the go for 2 yrs and getting close now. Have to wait for my broken leg to heal first........s o o n I hope!
Contemplating/planning how to setup my new...

Looks like the sliding table wasnt too popular. Thanks for looking anyway. Ill stick with my crosscut sled.

Neil

Ive got an older model KS-12K saw bench. Just wondering if anyone out there has the sliding table attachement and if so, was it worth the money (how much by the way), is it accurate and is it of good...

KISS method is good. Thats a great improvement.

Slabber,
Im attaching a file that I made in mspaint of a jig that might help your problem. Its pretty crude but might be a starting point.
Neil

It was a challenge for me to build as I didnt know anything about working with steel. Its pretty straight forward though. You are spot on with how the saw is raised and lowered.
Cant remember the...

Heres another reference Outback that might help. I use standard chain.
http://www.chainsawsforsawmills.com/sawchains.htm
Neil

Bruce,
thats great advice you've given Slabber about sharpening. Ill take that on board as well. Thank you.
Dennis,
1. The procut mill works great. Straight and true timber as the plans say. Of...

I built the slab mill featured at www.procutportablesawmills.com about a year ago. I have to remove the saw to sharpen by hand and it becomes a pain after a while. I think Ill be taking echnidna's...

Thanks Derek. The big difference looks like in the diameter which proves my theory. What about the diameter of the motor pulley. This will help me calculate the correct saw rpm at least. Meanwhile,...

I have a Carbatech KS12-K 12" table saw that I purchased second hand here in tassie. When I took delivery I discovered the trunnion bracket was broken in half and have just purchased a new one. The...