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Hi all. I ended up buying a used 2006 Woodmizer LT70 remote line with multirip. Yet to install as I am waiting on an electric supply to the building. Exciting times ahead.

8-12 weeks or thereabouts

I've been in contact with the dealer. I have a quote, seems good price, slightly cheaper than trakmet for similar spec. Not sure how the build quality compares but I hope to go and look at one in person. The lead time on a new trakmet is 8-10 months!

Has anyone had any experience with a Boldrew mill from Cibor woodworking machinery??

Waiting on quotes from Mebor. Struggling to find just about anything used at the moment! Any tips?

Thank you for this. Very helpful. I will likely be dropping you a message soon with a couple questions if that's okay. I am planning to go and see a Trak Met in action.

The Serra website seems to be down at the moment or is it just me?

Sorry I should've added more info. I personally have not milled before but I have an experienced sawyer who will be working with me on this. I have experience in a somewhat similar industry. We will be mainly milling cedar, larch, douglas fir and spruce. This is a commercial venture so we need a fairly high production machine. My initial budget in mind is up to 40k. Logs up to 1.0m diameter and initially 4.8m in length but with a view to extend up to 7.5m. We will be on 3 phase electric and I am needing full hydraulic log handling. I am a bit lost on whether going for a wider blade is a worthwhile consideration? The Woodmizer LT70 seems a nice saw but is the 38mm blade going to be a hinderance? So far I am drawn towards a Trakmet. Anyone have experience of one of these?

Hi all, We are currently in the research stages of opening a new sawmill in the South West with a focus on softwoods. The mill would be a small but competitive operation. I just wanted to gather people's thoughts on the different manufacturers of bandsaw mills available. What do you use and would you recommend it? What factors are important to you when considering a bandsaw mill? We have three phase electric. Thank you