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  1. gobbypunk
    Hi guys , I have been around wood my whole life my dad was a master carpenter so I learnt a lot from him ,but bandsaw milling is like most things it’s own thing ,like how to place the log on the mill ,,I have been having trouble when I get like half or two thirds through the log and need to drop the supports down then the log gets thinner but if you slide it over then the mill head will not go past it ,I know I am missing something easy but as it’s all new and learning as I go it’s frustrating but ace fun I love milling got some holly lined up next .
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    Hi thanks guys the wood is monkey puzzle and it is quite wet so maybe it’s that there’s a picture of some of the boards in Monkey puzzle vrs winch on a pole
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    Ha just thought of another question my ramps slide into the bunks as I am winching how do you avoid this happening on yours.
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    Hi Johnsond, I also have a 130 bought second hand last year ,did you make your ramps and winch set up if so what dimension is your winch pole ,as I bent mine I now need to make a new one so I thought I would pick your brains if you don’t mind . Thanks Mark
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    Cool thanks guys
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    Sorry for all the questions but as I have said its all a learning curve, so the finish of my cut is getting a bit wooly is this a sign I need to change the band
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    I was chuffed as to get my winch all set up first few small ish logs no worries and yesterday a big bit of monkey puzzle and now I need a bigger winch 12v I think, but nice boards will have to do another with the winch photo it says the file is too big
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    Hi yep defo lessons not tickets ,I still think it would be cool if one of us arbtalkers who has experience in bandmilling would be up for doing a short day of do and don’t do ,it would be worth while, I have been just getting on with it and it is a big learning curve, frustrating and fun ,my offer still stands if someone is willing to do a day my mill and yard could be used no worries. Cheers Mark
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    Hi guys ,so I have been chainsaw milling for yrs and I have now got a woodland mill and it’s a whole new thing so if there was some training I would defo go for it , Steven Cull ,Blade Master will come and do a days training and service of your saw , it’s defo a good idea to spend a day with someone who has been running a bandmill for a while before settling out with one of your own ,I have made quite a few mistakes but hey I will get there !if anybody who has experience in band milling wants to come and do an experience day at my yard for a few of us then I would be totally up for it I will even get the coffee and cakes in Cheers Mark
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    Nice horses guys I would love to make a chainsaw carved one out of one piece ,but time , the one my dad made me looked like yours Lazarus, I loved that horse , the happiness on your daughters face is ace ,cool as Cheers Mark
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    Hi don’t have one myself but would like one ,if you have the funds totally get one ,I would buy it from you when you have done with it .
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    Hi I par buckle mine with a 2tonne boat winch that works ok ,just off to the engineering firm I use to get a bracket to bolt to my mill for the winch on a pole so it’s central to my ramps , I will post some pics when it’s done . Cheers Mark
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    Hi nice boards , I have some brown oak to mill but it’s so heavy I don’t know how I am going to get it on my mill
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    Hi no mine is a 25 inch thicknesser and it’s a 8hp 3 phase motor so I now need a big 3 phase power supply.
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    Hi nice but I bet it’s 3 phase ,like the one I just got so now I need 3phase
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    Hi Woodworks ,bloody good point ,Thanks
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    Hi Steve ,if I could add a link I would but ain’t got a clue ,so um if you go on Pinterest and look for A frame cabins and they should come up,sorry I can’t do a link computers just ain’t my thing.
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    Hi thanks guys it’s what I was thinking but not made many structures I have mainly been making furniture,chainsaw carvings ,but thanks as always it’s always good to double check.m
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    Hi guys so I was a bit disappointed not to get more replies than 1 but hey no worries
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    Cool thanks,that was what I was sort of thinking but it’s always good to to see what other people think.
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    So guys I have been asked to quote to build an A frame glamping pod type thing and to keep the costs down,so I have some western red saw logs and access to some Doug Fir ,would either of these fresh milled green be alright for the frame construction it’s getting clad in box profile roofing as that is what the customer wants obviously with a membrane,all thoughts and advise welcome Thanks Mark
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    Hi I have a trifor and it’s ace a bit of a faf but moved some massive monkey puzzle butts still green and bloody heavy ,I got mine second hand for £25 so if you could get one cheap like I did no worries and if you don’t get on with it I am sure you could sell it on no problem. Cheers Mark
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    Wow Andy that sounds painful! Hope you mend quickly,I am waiting to have my septum straightened,not looking forward to it.
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    Hi I have just got myself a used woodland mill hm130 after replacing some nylon bushes it’s cutting nice with a ripper 37 ,the paint is peeling but hey it don’t affect it’s cutting,Chris Pierce who imports them is a sound bloke ,so yeah I am super chuffed with my woodland mill,where are you if you are anywhere near Dorset you are totally welcome to come to my yard and have a look at my mill no worries,good luck with whatever you get but be warned milling is just like crack it’s addictive, I already want a bigger mill . Cheers Mark
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    Hi guys I might have this wrong but I have been chainsaw milling for a good few yrs now and surely fast chainsaw milling at 63 inches isn’t a thing ,don’t you just let the saw cut as fast as it’s happy to do nice and easy no over stressing the saw get a good finish is surely better than getting it done as fast as possible Cheers Mark

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