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Not really Les. Im basing my point of view on having ever owned one Bandsaw Mill and others, primarily American, have very mixed reviews on the Norwood. But finding reviews on the Logosol is very far and few between so getting a genuine comparison is difficult.

Factor in 1-2 days to mill at about £600 a day. Beech can be very attractive timber but there is not a huge demand for it although Ive used it in a few of my own projects and really like it. Its not durable like Oak is so its really limited to indoor use unless well protected. Personally I just clog up the majority of Beech for firewood these days but if I get a nice log in the future I might mill it.

What did you go for in the end? Im looking to move up to the Logosol B1001 with the 1300kg Trailer with the intention of further upgrading to full hydraulics when finances allow. Having spoken with the Scottish Logosol Dealer he mentioned they have a very low hours fully Hydraulic HD36 but its missing the Log Lifter and Trailer. Its for sale at the same price as a new barebones B1001. Having done some research on the HD36 is seems to be built to an inferior quality and everting looks that much more flimsy. The Log Loader for example is £1500 compared to the Logosols offering at £3000. The Norwoods Log Loader seems to buckle and twist with an average sized log and can only handle 1 ton compared to the Logosols two tons. The Norwood has those crappy ceramic blade guide and Ive read nothing good about them and many seem to have swapped them out with Rollers like the Wood-Mizer and Logosol Bandsaws have as standard. Its a hassle Id rather not get into to be honest. My Logosol B751 has been kept outside in the full Scottish Weather for three years now and you'd hardly know it. I hammer it and have only had to change the Drive Belt and the bearings the Saw Head rolls on. Ive not had to adjust a single thing since new. Any feed back would be appreciated. I'll pop up and have a play on the HD36 and see what the Hydraulics is like in person but I think Id need some serious convincing to go for it.

How are you planning on handling the sawdust being so close to the treeline?

Selling the Truck to buy either a loader or a Logosol B1001. Will see what happens. Anyone interested in 9mpg? 🤣

Realised I’ve no posted a milling pic in a while. Did a days milling for a mate/estate in exchange for transporting a Digger and moving a load of stumps to the front of the house. Was slow going as there’s no loader. Just a hand winch.

Sounds like something a homophobe would say…..

Now now Eggs. Posting homophobic slurs is a sure fired way of getting the Ban Hammer dropped. Tread carefully old chap.

I’ve done just that. As has Dave. That’s two instances in recent memory. That’s plenty for tonight. Folk can now watch on in future to see if the trend continues or if I’ve shamed you out of your fixation.

Two desperate posts on the trot Eggs? That speaks a volume that says otherwise. Let me guess, in Dempseys original words and ones you have since plagiarised repeatedly I guess you’re going to tell me to “give my head a wobble”? I’ll leave it to others to judge how often you suck on Dempseys Titties. Surely it won’t bother you if folk take note on how often you plagiarise Dempsey?

Not really Eggs. I just don’t exist in your whim and call. I’ve had a rather productive day and just finished lovely roast dinner. Im struggling to keep my eyes open but I’ll hold off sleeping til I find out why you’re so desperate for my attention. If you don’t want my attention then just say so. It’s quite simple.

Eggy always follows Dempseys lead. It’s a form of idol worship I think. 🤣 If Dempsey uses a new term or phrase sure as shit Eggy follows suit a few posts later. It’s quite comical when you start to notice it.

Just finished “The three body problem” trilogy and now onto the continuation in the universe by an officially endorsed fan.

If only the Unions in the UK had the balls and power of the Norgies. Generally toothless here in the UK. IVe a mate who is a postie and is worried all his strike action and loss of pay has been for nothing now that the Christmas leverage is over. At least if/when we strike I get 'paid' from the Union

Eh?

Im selling my Panther Mill set-up as I just dont use it as much as I thought I would and without access to a loader lifting heavy slabs around is not as exciting as it used to be.

I genuinely don’t know who out of the two of us is more pathetic. But Mull, in this rare revelation of your life you’ve done yourself no favours. You already know that though. You’ve single-handedly identified yourself as someone who cant tell until truth. Anyway, it’s late. I’ve a wife that wants some attention.

🤣🤣🤣 Owned.

I genuinely don’t want to beat you to death Mull. The reality is you’re making it far to easy for me. That’s beside the point, The reality is you have self admitted to having zero business acumen. Nilch. You’ve farked up so bad that you have to slave for another after 30 years of running your own gig. And yet you feel you have sage advise to offer? Wise up Mull. Stick to the 🥃🥃you’re washed up me old son.

I understand Mull. I really do. But damn, those cringe home truths? Geeez Bro🥃🥃🥃🥃 Stay clean dude. Seriously what a F⬆️

You would be if you opened your eyes. FFS man, you’re the epitome of how to f*%k your life up and pretend it’s not happened. 30 years and now someone’s bitch? There’s no way of dressing up how much you’ve sucked at life. I almost feel bad about gloating. Almost. The reality is anyone took you seriously before would you personally expect them to to continually do so? And if so why?

It’s “you’re an important man Trig.” No matter… I’m a wee cog in a big wheel. I’ve stated this repeatedly Mull. But to grind for 30 years for yourself and not be able to retire? To be someone’s bitch now? Geeeeez. Bet you wish you kept this home truth to yourself, eh? This is the kind of dirt you have to pay to dig up. 🥃🥃🥃Mull just hands out Easter Eggs. And again, to preempt. Don’t give me the “Im just keeping my hand in” BS.

I’m happy to admit I’m a small cog in a big wheel Mull. I’m a number and nothing more. Ergo I’m employed and paid in a direct relationship in what I can offer a multi-billion dollar company. If I don’t self invest and diversify my knowledge base I’ll be left behind with the dinosaurs. I keep myself relevant and if not irreplaceable as financially as close to that as possible. But Mull, you’re washed up. 30 years in the game and still out hawking with cap in hand? I knew your where a 🥃 but it’s sad to see you need to keep asking the boss how high to keep the fix. There is nothing someone who has sucked so hard at life that I could consider wisdom. apart from “don’t do drugs”.

You’ve yet again missed the point Mull. The balance of power swings in both directions. It really matters not the size of the business nor the number of employees. Sooner or later the balance of power will tilt in either direction. As an employer you need to be astute enough to gauge to market closely enough to feel of you have the scope to punish minor infringements severely enough end them or see the disciplinary action have an unexpected detrimental effect on the company. It’s a fine line HR, Managers and Legal tread in big boy works. Small potatoes could grab their coattails for free, Its an interesting side note to how your career of 30 years was so ineffectual (inefficient?) that at the point of when it’s generally expected of someone to have run their own business for so long that retirement and a daily fat cigar is expected. Fore give me for preempting your retort of “ I do this because I want to” because we both know it’s BS. So with that excuse out if the way why do you think that after 30 years of working for yourself and now having to be someone’s bitch do you think you have any authority to voice your opinion? it has to be the drink talking?