Chalky

Thanks all.

Hi all

I’ve been running Rayco for years and can’t fault them but access is a issue sometimes. Looking at the predator as a option but have here’d not great things, build quality etc. Any suggestions on other makes that you would reccamend.

felling starting on Wednesday so will post some butts

It’s gun barrel straight. Thanks for the leads guys

Basingstoke

Im just about to cut the best stand of ash I've seen in a long time, real big and straight, clean butts. Anyone interested or know anyone who buys in Ash. 

Free hand is a option as always, lot of work. Bigger mill is what I’m thinking. It was sold as a
90x90 log size. Always read small print

Any idea who they are, be good to have a chat

Thanks j

That's what I'm looking at, does look a good set up

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Hi All

Since my last post about a Forestor mill, with only 1 reply I'm guessing not that common over here.

Have any of you, used a Mebor or know much about them, thinking of going static Mill for bigger logs I have more off.

My Serra Alpina my be up for sale if anyone is interested

Any thoughts as always would be much apprecated

Chalky

Hi J

Funny you should say that as I'm just about to post a new thread about Mebor Mills

Hi

Anyone had any dealings with forestor machines. Im thinking of changing my serra alpine for a larger static mill.

Any info would be much appreciated

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Thankyou Chalky. Did you mill from your own trees?

Due to the logistics of our woods I'm planning on doing a mix of alaskan milling (in the woods) and dragging the easier to reach stuff out ready for hiring in a mobile bandsaw for a day or two.

 

I'd not thought about surface area of knots & spiraling.

 

I think most people upload videos to youtube and put a web link to it... but you can upload photos straight into arbtalk by clicking on the paperclip in the menu where you respond to comments (or post a new thread).

 

Pembrokeshire is a long way from Surrey, but thankyou.

cheers, steve

Hi Steve

I felled all my oaks over the last few years and milled them then got the jointed, milling took 6 weeks and jointing 10 weeks,big old frame. Im fairly new to milling but you learn fast,any questions just ask but the lads on here really know there stuff so you won't go far wrong if you have any questions. look out for frame erection if I can upload it from you tube

That's great thanks - we're making it to our own specs and don't need to go through building control as its for a mobile twin unit (seasonal workers dwelling).... just need to make sure it's built in two halves within a maximum external measurement of 20m length x 6.8m width and with a maximum internal floor to ceiling height of 3.05m (this all comes from the Caravan Act).

 

The closest example I've found to what I'm wanting to build is on the link here Mobile home, Witheridge, Devon | North Star Timber Frames ....and I think it looks like they've done an awesome job (considering the construction constraints).

 

They used Larch with oak braces.... wheras I'm thinking of doing the whole thing in oak.

 

 

 

cheers, steve

Hi Steve

Ive just finished my oak frame for my new house. Box heart as much as you can,but need the right diameter logs or you get a lot of board off it , if the quality is good enough,avoid to much heart on face if you can but harder to mill without to much waste. all mine posts are 8x8 sills 8x6 with some large 14x10 tie beams, keep knots to less than 30% on any face,no dead knots either,live ok. If you are starting out maybe get your eye in on less important pieces first. watch out for spiral grain. If you are ever in surrey drop in to have look, I could post some pictures or video if I new how on this.

good luck

I can cut you some,based near guildford Surrey, have lots of soft woods that I can mill for sticks. How much are you after

thanks guys, best left standing by the sounds off it

Hi

 

I have milled some Turkey Oak and whislt the boards look good and promising when milled, they have cupped and cracked quite badly (2" and 5" thicknesses).

 

The sapwood is not durable at all. I have used the timber to make HD chopping boards and house signs as the wood is very hard when dry.

 

I still have 4 butts around 2.6 metres long x 36" diameter which I will mill into large chunky benches but I'm in no hurry to do so!

 

Best wishes

Tony

Hi guys

I've got a parcel off Turkey oak been off to me standing , very clean Butts but have been told is not good to mill, has anyone used it, good or bad

That might work J. What elm do you have, not milled that yet as there is very little elm down here

Thanks Tim, its a Alpina. Allan is good as gold but want to see what other suppliers are out there and prices

Does anyone know a good place to purchase new bands for my Serra

I've got a fairly big sequoia coming up in January but I'm in surrey so fair way to haul it, good artic load.

Log trailer on the tractor with a grab so will be easy to collect. I can only take timber that is 2m or bigger other wise it won't go on the mill or the trailer that easy, does that leave to much there

That is what i was thinking, seems a real hassle and big waste of timber as you say. Its for my own house so if i'm happy then the framers should be.

Is it a job lot price or can I select what timber I can use, any idea how much they want or is it to get rid off it