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Now there is some well founded advice, just wish I had considered this when a youngster!

I've got some good pointers, and will now go back (when the rain gives up) and start afresh with a new...

Thanks Allan

Once this weather goes through I'll start the setup again with a new blade and see what happens.

This morning I had a call from Dudley at Lucas Saw Mills, Bloody Brilliant, now...

Thanks for your suggestion MM, I did email Lucas and ask about the trolley wheels and possible wear, but am quite sure the issues are operator based and not an issue with the mill it's self.

I'm...

Thanks for your comments John, I'm feeling at present that it is a combination of both tension in the log, and perhaps a "rocking" movement in the frame due to the soft ground.

We have a period of...

I have a 6-18 mill and have been milling some poplar logs, the initial 2 were only 2.5 & 3 mfrs in length and cut well, I love working on my own and the physical aspects of what I've been doing.
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Well being a new Luca mill owner in the home of Peterson - like u looked into both but came down to a deal on TradeMe (NZ's equivalent of ebay) limited use so far but this summer it has some big...

Thanks Allan & Mapleman, have cleared around the second tree now, one more to go, but bloody work is interfering with this. Have printed out the cutting diagrams above and will fold and place in...

Well these are the trees I've been really looking forward to milling. They are on our neighbours farm, three of them came down all pretty much the same size, doing the clean up first to make room for...

Did have the water stop because of crud build-up, so turned the drip into a trickle. I like the idea of keeping a wedge handy good idea.

Going to start cleaning up clearing the area around the big...

Good advice Sigidi, its going to be a steep learning curve, just can't wait to get into the poplar now, could be start the preparations this Saturday, will make sure I take lots of photos. cheers

Bugger I know how u feel, I've two "clients = churches" wanting work done before 2 week of Dec, both have committed and the amount of work will mean 7 days a week until delivered if I get to start...

Finally got the chance to have a go with the mill, loading the log up onto a couple of bearers, in the end used the tractor to lift the end.
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Taking the top off, already noticed the tension...

Thanks all just waiting for the next fine couple of days and we will swing into it, will post photos here when we do:U

firstly I'm thinking they are some type of Gum? - they have been down 18months
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Rear log: 5mtrs long diameter 400mm tapering to 300mm after removing about 1mtr at each end
Front log: a...

Thanks for the comments guys. This morning I did a service on the engine & gearbox, replacing the fluids as well as oil and air filters, then put a small windblown branch of poplar under her, to...

Thanks to Bushmiller and all the others that commented here on the differences in operation and end use between the bandsaw and circular saw mills. After reading this info I decided to change tack...

Thanks for starting this thread Paul & also thanks to those who take the time to respond with their experiences.

Phill

Thanks Paul

The linked thread makes interesting reading, I've been communicating with Norwood Sawmills and looking at their Lumbermate as we are looking at milling windfall popular primarily for...

Thanks Bushmiller

An interesting thread, I'm considering a portable mill and have spent much time reading about them, I'm interested to see someone "down under" using a bandsaw mill as they do not...