Ukulian
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FSC certification and the small business
Ukulian replied to Tom at Heartwood's topic in Milling Forum
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Yep! See above
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There is a 281WES out now. Tad more powerful than the 280, so there might be some deals on 280's if you search around. (Saw a 281 today at my dealers today)
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A Timbery M100 new doesn't break the bank and are supplied in the UK by Woodmizer. Ours we built on a trailer. Or there is the Woodland Mills equivalent, advertised here on Arbtalk.
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I would pass by your site without searching as there is no mention of Echo saws, but the carving bars you offer will fit Echo saws!
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If you have 3 phase power, take a look at the 'old iron', otherwise the Axminster is not a bad buy for a modern one. You would definitely be sensible to take the day course, as, no matter how much experience you have on a router table, the spindle moulder will bite you! Don't even think of doing anything with a ring fence 'till you've had it a year or so, but otherwise they are very capable machines. In 40 years I've only ever used one with a powerfeed, so can't advise there, but they seem like a good addition. Good luck.
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Even the wife was shouting at the TV! Excellent afternoon. (Shame Murray succumbed to Djokovic again!)
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I bought one after your suggestion in your 'Hints and Tips' thread, and can confirm it's a great tool and well worth the purchase price. Thanks BigJ
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I enjoyed, not just for the music, but because it's played on two instruments I made from local timber
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Here's mine..... [ame=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpZMKV81mk8]Paul's Dance[/ame]
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OK, so to admit it, I have a similar mill bought off ebay. The weight does count, especially when you are starting the cut and have to support the weight as you begin cutting. The one alaskan I have used was much lighter. The clamping is better on the alaskan. Also on the clamping, on the design shown, you will lose valuable bar length as the clamps are mounted on the inside of the frame, meaning you loose at least an inch of bar length, the alaskan is mounted outside. There also seems to be no chain catcher / guard on the sprocket end and, although I've never had a chain break whilst milling there is always that possibility. And, as I remember it, the alaskan has guide rulers on both ends of the mill, whereas mine, and it appears, the one shown, have none. Easily overcome, I know, but it just shows more thought put in to the Alaskan.
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Big J started a thread some while back that is well worth reading through! http://arbtalk.co.uk/forum/milling-forum/82328-sawmilling-hints-tips-dos-donts.html
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Yep. Unfortunately bust my trailer over the weekend, (London Plane log was a bit toooo heavy for it!! ) so won't be fetching anything for a while!
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Welcome to the forum. Signing up and posting pics, I think you've got the bug:thumbup:
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Seen them on Echo 310
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Could be an arm, or a leg.... or both!
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How soon Steve?
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Not just birds Hedgehog and mole done yesterday. Eyes and noses :thumbup:
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Got some pics and more info please?
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Where?
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That's one more! I'd be happy with 100! https://www.facebook.com/quexwood Happy days
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Where are you measuring it from?
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Done
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Many Thanks
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I'd follow Steve's advice re the hand planer, then go 60, 80, 120 grits. Planer/thicknessers over 12" are hard to come by in single phase, so unless you have access to 3 phase you'll have to bear with it for the wider boards. the alternative is to square edge them, plane them and joint them. Can make interesting patterns if you bookmatch.
