saints64

Dont waste your money. They are overpriced when new, and by the timne they have had a bit of use and the runner is worn and the bed bending (as they ALL, without exception, do) it will be a nightmare of innacurate cutting. Invest the same money in a logosol, norwood or Hud-son and you will get far more years of far better service from the machine. Even woodmizer bands are rubbish compared to (for example) deakin flathers blades. In the fifteen odd years I was milling, every mizer owner i ever spoke to had the same issues.

Wow, certainly not my experience of Wood-Mizer. Far heavier construction then any of the others you mention. Plus can always get spares/assistance from UK office. Don't have a problem with their blades, always perform well for me. Maybe its how you treat them.

Something American. Don't automatically go for a Woodmizer, and if you do, get one from the States. They are better built (I am told) and about half the price. Woodmizer UK have a somewhat questionable reputation.

 

I have a Logmaster LM2 mobile (though not really in this country) band sawmill and it's truly excellent. I've had nearly a year and a half of trouble free operation out of it, cutting about 300 tonnes in that time. Easy, simple and had I kept my Woodmizer, I'd have paid out about £3500 in maintenance in that time (had it continued breaking parts at the rate it did).

 

Many good American mills to choose from - what is your budget?

big J,

You really should point out to others that you purchased a second hand LT40. Had you purchased a new machine maybe you would have had more luck. I know many Wood-Mizer owners who swear by them!

Dealings I have had with Wood-Mizer UK have been very positive.

as for bringing a mill in from the states, import duty, shipping, CE certification? All these things cost money, Which you dont pay on top of price if purchased in UK.

When I upgrade to a bigger mill I will certainly be buying another Wood-Mizer!

When i bought my LT15 it came with a log wedge as standard equipment.

I'm pretty sure that they have always come with one. As for comments on Wood-Mizer uk, I've found them to be extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. try giving them a ring.