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2nd May 2015, 09:03 PM
Thread: What chainsaw mill fo me???
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Hi, I am in no way an expert in chainsaw...
Hi,
I am in no way an expert in chainsaw mills, used one for one afternoon and decided to buy a Lucasmill.
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4th November 2014, 03:50 PM
Thread: The Cost of Chainsaw Chains
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Hi, me too, similar story. Needed a new handle...
Hi, me too, similar story.
Needed a new handle for my Stihl, less then half the price then from the Stihl dealer. While I was on the website I decided to give the cheap chains a try plus a set of... -
31st August 2014, 06:11 PM
Thread: Lucas mill woes
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Al, I completely agree with the way you look at...
Al, I completely agree with the way you look at this if only every body using a Lucas Mill was a professional sawmiller. However I assume most Lucasmills belong to amateurs/hobbyists/beginners and a...
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27th August 2014, 10:14 AM
Thread: Lucas mill woes
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If you say you found 6 out of 7 saw doctors not...
If you say you found 6 out of 7 saw doctors not good enough, it is not surprising they get the blame.
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25th August 2014, 01:17 PM
Thread: Lucas mill woes
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Hi, Also had the same problem earlier this...
Hi,
Also had the same problem earlier this year. First thought; movement in the log. After checking for this and few more cuts going the same way.
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20th January 2014, 09:05 AM
Thread: How much for milling timber
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Hi, I agree with Sigidi about charging without...
Hi,
I agree with Sigidi about charging without experience, however you've got to start somewhere.
In my experience a cubic meter rate works well in this case. This way you are the one investing... -
2nd November 2013, 10:30 PM
Thread: Thinning Polyurethane Glue
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A bit harder to get but I still prefer Urea...
A bit harder to get but I still prefer Urea Formaldehyde (UF) for laminations, as long as it is not for exterior applications.
Cheap, no creep, fast, easy to spread/roll and above all the least... -
2nd November 2013, 02:39 PM
Thread: Nail gun compatability
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Just on the maintenance, I know it is important...
Just on the maintenance, I know it is important to keep air-tools oiled. For most tools there is no problem if the "mist" a little oil out the exhaust. The tools I use for furniture making however...
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28th October 2013, 11:02 AM
Thread: curiosity about the twin blade circular saw
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I like to use rotary hacksaws in my angle grinder...
I like to use rotary hacksaws in my angle grinder for al kind of cutting. Roofing/timber/aluminum.
These blades are not cheap, when one of these dual saws was on special pretty much for the price of... -
7th October 2013, 07:08 PM
Thread: Bandsaw Vs Circular Swingsaw. Pros and Cons
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I like that you have a truck load off logs with...
I like that you have a truck load off logs with it!
You'll have a lot of fun. -
4th October 2013, 09:11 PM
Thread: Best Jigsaw
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[QUOTE=Timless Timber;1703575]Need to replace my...
[QUOTE=Timless Timber;1703575]Need to replace my old Jigsaw..
Notice I didn't include a budget upper limit..... for GOOD tools, used frequently, IMHO there should be no upper limit coz they pay... -
22nd September 2013, 11:59 AM
Thread: Hammer N4400 problems
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Hi, I wasn't going to pull the bandsaw apart but:...
Hi, I wasn't going to pull the bandsaw apart but: The looseness in the the wheel is the same, you can turn the wheel right-left forward-backward like you are showing. (as long as there is no blade...
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28th August 2013, 02:04 PM
Thread: Sealing ply kitchen bench
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Hi Ben, First, I can't really see in photos,...
Hi Ben,
First, I can't really see in photos, but I assume there will be quite a few small holes in the end grain layers of the plywood as you haven't used some fancy expensive (marine) ply. They... -
28th August 2013, 10:30 AM
Thread: A day at the dump
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Thanks, that makes sense. For logs light...
Thanks, that makes sense.
For logs light enough to lift, I find it very easy and quick to lift over the rails (not as much winding up and down) for the big heavy logs I like to be able to get... -
23rd August 2013, 01:39 PM
Thread: A day at the dump
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Nicely set up! Just wondering: why do you set...
Nicely set up!
Just wondering: why do you set up the logs like that if you have your bobcat on site? I normally have my pile of logs near the mill but then feed them in one by one with my loader... -
23rd August 2013, 12:56 PM
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IMO thats the wrong way around, it is worth...
IMO thats the wrong way around, it is worth putting them down growth rings facing up (centre of tree facing up)(like a smily face). That way if boards cup a little, water will run off rather than sit...
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19th July 2013, 09:07 PM
Thread: Are all ROS's really the same
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No hesitation, If there is one power-tool you...
No hesitation,
If there is one power-tool you use for hours rather then minutes it is your sander, you get what you pay for. I professionally use a fetool rotex 150mm, probably the most expensive... -
2nd July 2013, 09:17 AM
Thread: Lucas Mill log chocks
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Hi, I have used the log chucks right from the...
Hi,
I have used the log chucks right from the beginning, still the same set. I must confess I hit them far too regularly often trying to squeeze an other board out. Never real damage to the blade.... -
23rd May 2013, 11:30 AM
Thread: Lucas mill hourly rate ??
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Hi, it is a bit tricky to work out what to...
Hi, it is a bit tricky to work out what to charge. I feel I don't charge enough but for the moment are happy while trying to build up business.
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15th May 2013, 02:08 PM
Thread: Searching for mobile saw mill in Tasmania
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Hi, I'm in the Huon Valley, I do go out to...
Hi,
I'm in the Huon Valley, I do go out to Hobart area for jobs but it would have to be worth my travel. What I usually do in case of a very small job is get the logs (in this case beams) picked... -
10th May 2013, 06:36 PM
Thread: Dodgy blades
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Stone cutting:? Anyone ever done such a thing...
Stone cutting:?
Anyone ever done such a thing with a lucasmill?
Interesting concept though! Wonder if that could be an option with a diamond blade, the water supply is already there.
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18th October 2012, 07:13 PM
Thread: Lucas mill woes
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I agree about the choice of saw-doctor. I...
I agree about the choice of saw-doctor.
I have had quite a few problems recently.
I suspect the issues you are having are also to blame on the blades. A few issues I have had: incorrect... -
3rd October 2012, 10:38 AM
Thread: A milling challenge
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I thought the same thing, from the look of the...
I thought the same thing, from the look of the documentation I have got only the model 8 and model 10 mills come with the extensions as standard. I know someone out that way with an older model 6...
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1st October 2012, 07:11 PM
Thread: A milling challenge
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No worries, my details are in the local Cygnet...
No worries, my details are in the local Cygnet and Channel classifieds paper if help is needed at any point.
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30th September 2012, 02:56 PM
Thread: A milling challenge
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I had a look at the longest I have milled, 7.0 m...
I had a look at the longest I have milled, 7.0 m is just possible. If that is long enough for the keel, I'd be happy to donate my services to the Living Boat Trust helping milling the log.
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28th September 2012, 07:11 PM
Thread: A milling challenge
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It depends on the Lucasmill a bit, the bigger...
It depends on the Lucasmill a bit, the bigger ones have 6.2m rails and I can cut just over 6.5m with that. There are extensions and longer rails out there.
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28th September 2012, 04:03 PM
Thread: A milling challenge
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How long is it? It doesn't seem too far out of...
How long is it? It doesn't seem too far out of reach for a Lucasmill.
Did someone know the log was there or did someone come across it by chance? I'm just across the river from here overlooking... -
23rd September 2012, 11:47 AM
Thread: Al's NEW mill
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As I do most of my milling off site, sawdust is...
As I do most of my milling off site, sawdust is not too much of an issue. I have had multiple customers who seem much more excited about all the sawdust they get for the garden then the beautiful...
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22nd September 2012, 02:51 PM
Thread: Al's NEW mill
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Hi, I also find 3 cube of logs pretty close to...
Hi,
I also find 3 cube of logs pretty close to average production for one man operated mill in a day dealing with the sawn timber included. I do find however that two man operation pretty much... -
4th August 2012, 07:23 PM
Thread: Decking off lucas mill
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I have had no problem with this in the past,...
I have had no problem with this in the past, using straight off the saw. Don't worry about planing one side, this (especially with blackbutt in my experience) will just oxidize black when the green...
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1st August 2012, 09:38 AM
Thread: Milling with help
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That looks great! Very professional. I rarely...
That looks great! Very professional.
I rarely work without an offsider since it pretty much doubles my production in a day. Plus there are always those couple of big beams customers want that are... -
23rd June 2012, 05:31 PM
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The way I have done this in the past: (works for...
The way I have done this in the past: (works for logs up to almost 6.5 m)
Have the end frames as far appart as possible, bring the powerhead all the way back to one side. Everything is pretty... -
11th March 2012, 12:53 PM
Thread: 6m taperd tallow wood how to cut 8x2
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I also do $500 minimum and offer to get a log...
I also do $500 minimum and offer to get a log transported if it is not worth coming out for.
On the subject of unexperienced millers...
You have to start somewhere, at least people here are... -
11th March 2012, 10:59 AM
Thread: 6m taperd tallow wood how to cut 8x2
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[quote=Sigidi;1457326] Or is this something...
Or is this something not even worth doing??? Any amount fair on you to charge seems to end up costing quite a bit for the customer unless you're not charging your time. I don't think I'd go out to...
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4th December 2011, 10:16 AM
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That aspect (manual operation of the Lucasmill)...
That aspect (manual operation of the Lucasmill) is not what makes it hard work. I agree with Tassietimbers, it is very valuable to be right next to the blade to cut the best timber. Also to be able...
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3rd December 2011, 09:23 AM
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The operation of the Lucasmill is very simple,...
The operation of the Lucasmill is very simple, you will work it out on your first log.
The knowledge about the timber is a different story but if you are a woodworker a lot of that will make a lot... -
3rd December 2011, 08:55 AM
Thread: Cordless hammer
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what I don't get... I can't see an on/off button...
what I don't get... I can't see an on/off button anywhere. And what about a reverse button?
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2nd December 2011, 10:15 AM
Thread: Festool OF 1010 router
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I own 3 routers a makita trimmer, this festool...
I own 3 routers a makita trimmer, this festool 1/4" and a makita 1/2", for 90% of jobs I choose to use my festool, such a pleasure to use. I have had it for nearly 6 years and it still is like new....
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29th November 2011, 03:35 PM
Thread: Only a minor **** up this time...
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Good luck on this one! It probably was the glue...
Good luck on this one! It probably was the glue in the gaps then if no dust.
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29th November 2011, 01:57 PM
Thread: Only a minor **** up this time...
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Looking at your photo's again, I think the dust...
Looking at your photo's again, I think the dust from you finish is the issue. It also appears to be in the pores of some of your timber.
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29th November 2011, 01:52 PM
Thread: Only a minor **** up this time...
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I also think your "gaps" are tear/chip out from...
I also think your "gaps" are tear/chip out from cutting. I don't think it is that bad, just unfortunate that it shows up white.
What glue did you use? If it is glue showing, maybe next time use... -
29th November 2011, 08:16 AM
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If the trees were still standing you might...
If the trees were still standing you might consider waiting till after the heat. For logs, the summer might be worse then for freshly sawn timber in my opinion.
I don't think that kiln drying is a... -
28th November 2011, 09:25 AM
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Hi, If the grain direction is the same, the...
Hi,
If the grain direction is the same, the panels will move the same as the top. You can just fix them together as strong as possible.
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22nd November 2011, 03:47 PM
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If the sides (legs) panels are of the same...
If the sides (legs) panels are of the same material as the top, they will move the same so there in no need to allow for movement.
If you are introducing a metal bracket or a piece of timber long... -
22nd November 2011, 02:28 PM
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How does this allow for movement? (In my...
How does this allow for movement?
(In my opinion the metal angle bracket is not such a nice idea either.
Even screwing it together and plugging the screwholes is better.
Why not have a... -
22nd November 2011, 10:54 AM
Thread: Does plywood always bow?
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You are probably right about the top sheet...
You are probably right about the top sheet absorbing moisture on the top and that causing the bow. I have seen places where they keep a sheet of MDF on top of all plywood stacks.
They should give... -
21st November 2011, 04:57 PM
Thread: my stolen trailer
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Did your mate know about the $500 reward?
Did your mate know about the $500 reward?
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16th November 2011, 01:52 PM
Thread: Jarrah problem...desparately need HELP....
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Hi Kekemo, In my opinion those cracks show...
Hi Kekemo,
In my opinion those cracks show that the timber has been drying, usually boards that have been recycled look like that. (unless the timber is cracking while working it it will be dry).... -
14th November 2011, 10:35 AM
Thread: Green Hardwood in a Thicknesser
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haha, you're pretty right! Actually I do own...
haha, you're pretty right!
Actually I do own a timber mill....
I just build a green timber frame house, most tools handle green timber fine. The thicknesser seems to be the main machine that... -
14th November 2011, 08:48 AM
Thread: Green Hardwood in a Thicknesser
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As well as the tannin and its affect on metal....
As well as the tannin and its affect on metal. The timber will also turn black..
Electric handplaner will probably give you a better result.