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  1. Big Beech
    occasional dimensional timber could be useful, though never cut more than 3x3, which i run down with a circular saw. I cant actually recall a time I needed them, most sales and usage seems to be boards. I have the original vertical mill, used it once or twice. My father is a fabricator so ill see what we can come up with!
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    Looks like it may be the way forward, the ease and simplicity of adjustment looks like it would fit the down side of my troubles. Well I suppose not troubles, just time consciousness of adjusting each cut.
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    Any experience with them? Few videos on the tube, nothing of note when I was quickly looking about? Any videos, few half videos ??
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    Spending time online is never good, and always seem to cost money ? Wondering about the Panther Mill ? The ease of adjustment could be just what I am looking for this new racking setup. The cost is a little off putting, though guess I can sell my existing setup possibly. Or does anyone know or think that the uprights and control rail are compatible with the standard profile section of the original Grandberg?
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    Edited it, finally found how to do it !
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    I have the old system, and I am not prepared at this stage to shell out for the cost of the new brackets and quick release unit. If they where backwards compatible it may be an option, but they don't look to be or read that way on the description.
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    It probably is, as once the mill is set for a two inch slab and you don't need a different thickness then you carry on until the log is finished. However in this set up you have to adjust EVERY cut.
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    The main orange racking rails stay the same for 80% of the milling in their setup position. As long as the log does not protrude through the rails to snag the mill.Only adjustment made is to the mill legs.
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    These lumps of Burr Oak, are the remains of the big Burr Oak i felled 5 years ago, some of you may recall the original post! I managed to extract them today as the terrain was dry enough, and I cant wait to see the boards they will yield!! Oh and I'd totally forgotten about the 5" quater sawn beams i left behind as I couldn't move them at the time. Just make them out at the back ?
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    Possible I suppose in theory, though on moving the timber would most likely move the levels around. Its not ideal, but it is what it is!
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    As above! Get up you old git ?
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    These rackings are able to hold 2 tonnes, if you fancy putting a large log on board ? That Oak log is 7ft x 16", I doubt aluminium would hold up well. Just uploading a YouTube video!
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    The rigidity is very important to keeping things square and level, and I dont think aluminium would be the way forward.
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    For me, with such a small 1" wide front and rear rail there is always a problem getting the back rail level with the front. As much as ive tried for what ever reason with a big saw and bar never really get good boards. This, whilst slower is spot on.
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    some of you commented on my maccy boards and spotted the evolution of the palllet racking setup. As promised today saw a different setup as the logs have been slightly smaller! Some lovely cats paw Oak fresh felled this morning from a woodland as it had been standing dead for a few years. Very pleased with the rig, no real headaches that I've come across apart from the time frame of setup, I guess I don't mind as I am just poking about. Board quality still Impressive though. Only negative is the change of height after every cut. Perhaps the old Stihl mills with the windy handle would be more beneficial, perhaps I did see though out of stock a quick release option for clamps. First day overal I am pleased ?
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    I was close to the board as I couldn't get back any further as the board was big! Yes, Eagle eyes viewers it is pallet racking. Best move ive ever made, had the idea for some time, and looking to develop it a bit more. Boards are top quality and smooth as silk. Not the fastest way as you have to adjust every cut(mill) not rails, but I don't mind that as the boards speak for themselves! Been a lot of interest in them and have sold 4 so far. That was a hench piece of timber, and have another set of rails that I will using as guides for smaller pieces on a double pallet. Thats Thursdays pictures!
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    This is an interesting topic, as ive just recently planked a large one with beautiful baords. I have an opportunity perhaps for some other sections and know of a large specimen about 6ft in diameter and wonder if its worth my time doing so ?
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    I've just acquired a nice laserliner moisture master which has a data base of timber. Whilst the like of Ash, oak,.plum, cherry walnut and such are catered for but not some others. Is their a database of timbers which show appropriate similarity between them? So my meter has Poplar, but I've a slab of Eucalyptus I want to measure and that seems the most fitting option? Any help or opinions appreciated
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    So a little update. The plank with the water on, at this stage looks ok but will soon take the water butts off. The one which was steamed with the floor steam cleaner I needed to move as it was a pain getting in and out of the shed. Now I am thoroughly impressed! Before I could get my whole hand under the cup, now barely a finger. There are a few areas which show a bit of it still but it has made the slab useful again. In the hot weather forecast next week i am going to wet it again and place under some butyl liner to get some good heat in. This method worked well the other day on a small board and feel that it may help out on the edges of the big board. Real pleased ?
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    Better things to be doing ?
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    I spent a considerable time keepingthe board wet in a makeshift swamp out of some butyl liner. The weight was sufficient as the board was flat on the ladder. I've another nice board, and have experimented with a steam floor cleaner. I soaked the board with approximately 10 kettles of boiling water which I covered with more butyl as the sun was out keeping it warm. I then spent an afternoon steaming my plank. It worked extremely well considering with only one large burr not wanting to budge. Currently weighed down with two sacks of corn, dustbin full of corn,fence post mix and air compressor ? Looks pretty good. Might need to underscore the burr to bend it though. Weather or not it stays true I don't know, wait and see I suppose ?‍♂️
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    Board has been soaked, and currently has 350ltr of water in two butts on top of the plank. The plank was placed on a ladder section and wedged accordingly to make sure it didn't sag. Wondering how long ill need to leave it?
  25. Big Beech
    Yes, lightly cupped and Crooked if that is the same as longitudinal ? The majority 0f the other 8 boards are pretty fair and within tolerance. This being an outer board has moved a fair amount. I also was a little lazy on stickers as I was short and didn't strap the stack when stored

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