trigger_andy
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If the tree ends up being a total loss then perhaps consider having the timber milled on location and when dried have something made out of it to remember it by? Some outdoor furniture in the same location for example.
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I charge £400 for a days milling plus bands with my B751 when milling at a customers location. I charge £40 an hour if they bring the log to me.
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If you’re already stretching your budget to a Woodlands 130 then have to find the extra cash for a B751 I can assure you the extra £2-3,000 for a B1001 is not “negligible”. You can also get the same engine for the B1001 on the B751 if you option for this. My plan was to buy the 14hp engine and upgrade to the larger engine at a later date but the reality is the B751 really does not need it. I can happily mill up to 30” Oak and not have the mill feel underpowered. When this 14hp packs in I’ll get the larger engine.
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What in your opinion is the difference between the B751 pro and the B1001 that makes you not even consider the B751 Pro?
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It’s a very well thought out and built machine. Two year guarantee that I’ve tested and they ship the parts out very quickly. They just want a picture of the faulty item and the ship it out. Ive set my Mill up as precisely as possible and can take 3mm veneer cuts the full 24” width of cut. I’ve never had an issue with the bearings, I think it’s a fairly standard design on mills like Norwood, but could be wrong? I often mill oak logs up to the full 30” the mill can handle and I push it hard and to the limits. I was in the same situation as you, looking for a smaller and cheaper mill but found it hard to look past the Logosol. I don’t have the “Pro” version as they where not out at the time of purchase but I’d try and buy the Pro if you can as you have a much larger choice of attachments you can purchase later. I have to modify them to fit my mill.
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I agree to a point. But we’re talking of the difference of inches here, not feet. I don’t think anyones suggesting getting a mill the size of the one you used to run, or Dave currently runs. Just that if you’re thinking of getting a 126 then pushing the boat out and getting a 130 is not really going to affect the accuracy of the cut and if you do ever get a log that needs the extra width you’re covered.
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My budget was really for a Woodlands 130 but then I spotted the new Logosol offering and having worked with the Logosol M7 and M8 and reading reviews I knew the build quality was very good. They took the best design features of similar sized Norwood and Woodmizer Mills and incorporated them into their design and added a few clever ideas of their own as well. I know Logosol have very good support.
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Price, spec, location and pics please.
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Very true.
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But locked deep within a log and flushed out with the pitter patter of rain? But you’re right, let’s leave it at that.
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But there would be obvious signs of that process happening surely? Do you realistically see the resin being flushed out beyond a few millimetres without any pressure being applied? I assume you realise how viscus resin is?
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Do you see an accumulation of Resin collecting below? Could it be that it’s partially seasoning sitting outside?
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What does the rain achieve?
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I still send all my bands off to be sharpened and set. I’ve got a sharpener too, I just need to get it set up. 🤣
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Always get the biggest you can afford. If you don’t you’ll only regret it later. My mill can take a 30” log but that’s pushing it to its limits and is not fun. If I knew the B751 would have paid for itself within 24 months I’d have pushed the budget and bought the B1001. And that’s mostly personal use and some customer jobs. A larger mill will comfortably handle a log that a smaller mill will take but struggle with. Generally bigger mills can take more attachments should you need them later, I’m not that clued up with Woodlands though. I think the few Bob saved up front is a false economy.
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Yip, if someone wants it. Or I can make good money ripping it into Mantles I might. We’ll see. I do need a coffee table though.
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I’m yet to buy a Delorean. [emoji16]
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Certainly is Pippy Oak. 1.7m long by 1m wide and 5.5” thick. Open to offers. 😁
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Ah ok. Actually, it would make a very nice Roubo Bench top now you mention it. Its the right thickness anyway.
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Qualification Info on Chainsaw mill
trigger_andy replied to Gadgetman24's topic in Chainsaw Carving Forum
A line you must be well aquatinted with Leslie. [emoji16] -
Makita twin 18v chainsaw vs Milwaukee M18 Fuel?
trigger_andy replied to doobin's topic in General chat
My bro has the Makita. Still going strong 2-3 years since he bought it. Paid for itself in the first year in fuel saved. -
Ive just been offered a small space in a local Stove Shop where I'll be able to sell Mantles. He sells at least 4 mantles a week and his cost price for 1200mm x 150mm x 100mm untreated and rather mass produced are £170 each. Id kill for more standing dead Oak like this to pump out a bunch. This lump was gonna be a coffee table, it might now be a bunch of Mantles. Id get 8-9 outta it. Thats at least £1200 for a wee lump of 20 year dried oak.
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Mill it. We just milled a similar Oak and it was stunning,
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Good points but it would be good to know from the Op if we’re actually just talking about the last inch or two or an issue starting further back than that.
