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16th February 2017, 02:07 PM
Thread: Paddock v. Forest Jarrah
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The main difference you will find between the 2...
The main difference you will find between the 2 is colour of timber.
Paddock jarrah will rarely be the characteristic dark red of jarrah. It will normally be a lighter pink for a few reasons... It... -
16th February 2017, 01:53 PM
Thread: Common Teak (tectona grandis)
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Common Teak (tectona grandis)
Hi all, been a while...
Anyone had anything to do with milling teak? Log stress, drying speed?
i know it likes to draw silica from the soil but that's all I know. There is a heap of it up here in... -
6th December 2014, 03:08 PM
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Well Now...
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WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE!! Should be a handy little mill that you don't have to wear chaps to operate:D
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25th October 2014, 04:17 PM
Thread: WA Derek Doak Timber Milling Open Day
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Thats very true Bob, my Woodmizer runs a 1 1/2...
Thats very true Bob, my Woodmizer runs a 1 1/2 inch blade. I have 51hp up top but i will cut no faster than the same machine with 34hp however my hydraulic functions are twice as fast.
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24th October 2014, 10:28 PM
Thread: Pretty Paulownia
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MM… Fortunaie or Tormentosa? Was it a backyard...
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Fortunaie or Tormentosa? Was it a backyard log because for paulonia the\at tree did it hard in its younger days -
24th October 2014, 10:22 PM
Thread: WA Derek Doak Timber Milling Open Day
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Interesting rig. Not a fan of the 4 post bandsaw...
Interesting rig. Not a fan of the 4 post bandsaw but yeah it will do the job. 62hp on that small saw head will push out some timber. what size band does it run Willy?
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13th September 2014, 02:05 PM
Thread: Norfolk Pine
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Norfolk pine slabs up well. Slab it a bit thicker...
Norfolk pine slabs up well. Slab it a bit thicker than normal, say 60 to 70mm. One of the best outdoor tables I've seen was made from Norfolk pine:2tsup:
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13th September 2014, 01:59 PM
Thread: Borax in water that runs on bandsawblade ?
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Jake, personally have never heard of it being...
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7th September 2014, 01:43 PM
Thread: forest red gum looking for miller
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I strongly suggest someone slabs up that big log...
I strongly suggest someone slabs up that big log and posts some pics:U Tight looking log:2tsup:
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26th August 2014, 08:30 AM
Thread: Lucas mill woes
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Well said Al, same goes for bandsaws I'm afraid....
Well said Al, same goes for bandsaws I'm afraid. I even check over brand new bands out of the box... It's amazing what you find:o
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19th August 2014, 11:35 PM
Thread: Gum Tree type - W.A.
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In that area, salmon gum is common, so is wandoo
In that area, salmon gum is common, so is wandoo
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19th August 2014, 11:29 PM
Thread: African Mahogany
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I have dealt with a lot of mahogany. If you are...
I have dealt with a lot of mahogany. If you are to mill those logs I would mill them in billets no longer than 3m. The tension in mahogany is astounding. When you strip stack it, do it at about 250mm...
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19th August 2014, 10:56 PM
Thread: Damn I just have to do this
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I totally agree with you Crocy, When it comes to...
I totally agree with you Crocy,
When it comes to any machine, be it a car or a chainsaw, it's the after sales service that makes your decision.
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19th August 2014, 12:33 AM
Thread: Damn I just have to do this
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Damn I just have to do this
I am not doing this to cause a Ford/Holden argument but I feel I must share this…..
At the wood show in Perth last year the sawmill I work at obtained a Husqvarna 576xp in exchange for timber….... -
18th August 2014, 11:58 PM
Thread: Milling options
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Ha Ha Al this is where you get a laugh. Lucas...
Ha Ha Al this is where you get a laugh.
Lucas mills being built in OZ you get what you get and when you sell it it makes it easy to evaluate what it is worth.
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11th August 2014, 11:42 PM
Thread: Interesting jarrah
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Nice find Rhett, one of two things could be...
Nice find Rhett, one of two things could be happening with it depending on where the tree was growing.
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7th August 2014, 10:46 PM
Thread: gympie area, need about 15 trees dropped
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Well said Willy:2tsup: It is a common thing...
Well said Willy:2tsup: It is a common thing here. Perhaps moderators a minimum of 20 or so posts before being able to offer anything for sale.
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5th August 2014, 10:13 PM
Thread: Milling options
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I can also add Al its like buying a new car when...
I can also add Al its like buying a new car when you buy a new mill. You are going to be more confident while everything is new and aligned… You have the confidence that there is less chance that...
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5th August 2014, 10:04 PM
Thread: Milling options
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Got thrown in the deep end mate. Bought the mill,...
Got thrown in the deep end mate. Bought the mill, someone rang me about cutting 150 tonne of their plot they leased to the mines via the guy I bought the mill off. I had 10 logs at home… cut them and...
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4th August 2014, 10:03 PM
Thread: Milling options
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Your feeling about the learning curve between...
Your feeling about the learning curve between swing blade and bandsaw are very true Al.
So there you have it Karl, from two experienced "Operators" not just owners.
Good post by the way Al:2tsup:
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3rd August 2014, 12:59 PM
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A lot of what has been written here reminded me...
A lot of what has been written here reminded me of something I watched on youtube not long ago. Simply titled "Get Back To Me" by QLD country life. Ill try to attach the link.
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2nd August 2014, 06:11 PM
Thread: Milling options
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Karl, I can vouch for a Lucas Mill..They...
Karl,
I can vouch for a Lucas Mill..They certainly have their place and the Lucas manufacturers support their product and their customers very well.
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Keep looking Pagie, should cost you no more than...
Keep looking Pagie, should cost you no more than $180
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Crikey!!! Then perhaps you may have more luck...
Crikey!!! Then perhaps you may have more luck doing a search for someone that supplies arborist equipment… Just a thought
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29th July 2014, 09:38 PM
Thread: This is just plain wrong
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As seen in the video one could say they are plain...
As seen in the video one could say they are plain disgusting however…
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Pagie, Im only guessing but most Stihl...
Pagie, Im only guessing but most Stihl dealerships should be able to get you one. Alloy handle or Hickory?
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29th July 2014, 09:01 PM
Thread: Marri with a twist
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Hi Rhett, Don't have much left and is clean...
Hi Rhett,
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29th July 2014, 08:53 PM
Thread: Worlds Toughest Burl
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Yep Willy that is wandoo burl. Being that colour...
Yep Willy that is wandoo burl. Being that colour Im guessing the tree was in a bit of rocky country. Ive seen wandoo go from a pale pink to a chocolate brown.
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19th July 2014, 04:03 PM
Thread: Marri with a twist
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Marri with a twist
Whilst cutting heap of marri logs up for flooring, I opened up one log in particular that caught my eye. The result... About 30 square metres of what should be a floor that will bring a living room...
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18th July 2014, 01:31 AM
Thread: Mobile timber mill in Brisbane
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Im darn good Al:2tsup: Im just trying to find a...
Im darn good Al:2tsup:
Im just trying to find a spare 2 hours as i would like to ring you about something:D
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17th July 2014, 12:36 AM
Thread: Mobile timber mill in Brisbane
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Pm Sigidi here on the forum.. Or do this ... Yo...
Pm Sigidi here on the forum.. Or do this ...
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15th July 2014, 09:39 PM
Thread: Another ID request.
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African mahogany.. Kaya Senegalensis
African mahogany.. Kaya Senegalensis
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14th July 2014, 07:43 PM
Thread: Another ID request.
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Col, To me deciduous yes and fruit tree yes and...
Col,
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14th July 2014, 07:20 PM
Thread: Anyone interested???
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The long one on the boundary fence I don't know...
The long one on the boundary fence I don't know about but the other jarrah looks pretty tight. Ideal for the CSM boys on here me thinks:2tsup:
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13th July 2014, 09:42 PM
Thread: Straightening chainsaw bArs
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Travis I thank you and all the forumites on here....
Travis I thank you and all the forumites on here. I've dedicated my time so much to understanding bandsaws that I feel I neglected chainsaws along the the way and have come up with answers from the...
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13th July 2014, 03:23 PM
Thread: Straightening chainsaw bArs
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I can't seem to find Hughgans in any directory...
I can't seem to find Hughgans in any directory Travis so may take you up on the offer
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So fellas is it right to say that if I was to...
So fellas is it right to say that if I was to have a solid tip bar, no sprocket of course, I could run 404 or 3/8 chain on that bar?
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Yes Bob I believe it is
Yes Bob I believe it is
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6th July 2014, 12:51 PM
Thread: Straightening chainsaw bArs
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Straightening chainsaw bArs
Hi all... I may consider myself experienced but by no means an expert when it comes to chainsaw maintenance.. When it comes to a bent chainsaw bars, my usual cure is to answer one simple question......
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404 v 3/8
Now here's one that's got me jiggered. Boss man says to me after work can you get me a new bar for my 660... No worries mate!!
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Nice work Dusteater. It's not easy to find...
Nice work Dusteater. It's not easy to find banksia without brown heart, you've done well.
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30th June 2014, 04:15 PM
Thread: Harvey log auction
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Domestic Processing
Willy... Unfortunately domestic processing is as follows...
For logs all I have to do is basically turn a round log into a square one, take the four hats off it and it is value added.
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22nd June 2014, 11:56 PM
Thread: Little bit of Southern Silky...
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Yep done that... Then what happens after you do...
Yep done that... Then what happens after you do that
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21st June 2014, 01:48 PM
Thread: Harvey log auction
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Hi Rod My apologies as I can't answer your...
Hi Rod
My apologies as I can't answer your question , I don't normally stick around for the cut material which is the last part of the auction. If you google FPC Harvey there should be a contact... -
20th June 2014, 12:30 AM
Thread: Little bit of Southern Silky...
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Best I get me a tree lopper mate:U
Best I get me a tree lopper mate:U
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19th June 2014, 04:27 PM
Thread: Harvey log auction
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Yes they do have the opportunity Al. Come hell or...
Yes they do have the opportunity Al. Come hell or high water the buyers in question were going to leave with all of them. There was also another gentleman that bought every single Blackbutt log on...
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17th June 2014, 11:16 PM
Thread: Harvey log auction
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Harvey log auction
Hi all, as promised a few pics of what goes on over here in WA. Harvey is about 90min south of Perth, every 3 months The Forest Products commission conduct log auctions where anyone can join in the...
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17th June 2014, 12:01 AM
Thread: Milling my own timber just starting
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BobL is one fella that could chat your ear off on...
BobL is one fella that could chat your ear off on your intentions I believe.. You've come to the right place... Welcome aboard
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16th June 2014, 11:52 PM
Thread: Back into timber
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How right you are Willy... A couple of gentlemen...
How right you are Willy... A couple of gentlemen of foreign descent bought every single burl in the round on offer. I estimate over 20. Their plan for their purchase is to carve Buddhas out of them....
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11th June 2014, 11:32 PM
Thread: Back into timber
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Auction not until this weekend Willy. I'll take a...
Auction not until this weekend Willy. I'll take a few pics and post a new thread so all the forumites can see what goes on.