I got a new woodmizer blade today & I ran it for a test run

[FiremanEd]

GM,

You're right about the flatness. We've talked to Tim about his tool and will eventually get it. I just haven't sprung for it yet.

Speaking of Tim Cook he is a great guy to deal with if anyone's looking at one of his mills. He is much like WM in being available and very willing to help you through any issues you have. We've got his sharpening equipment and his edger and they're all outstanding pieces of equipment.

Eddie

[Buzz-sawyer]

FIREMAN
So as high as 4000bdft with 1.5 then......at 30 bucks thats the best economy ,correct?

[FiremanEd]

I'm not sure I understand your question Buzz.

[Buzz-sawyer]

So as high as 4000bdft with 1.5 then(you arer able to cut this much wood with a 1.5 vs. 1.25 blade)

......at 30 bucks(per blade vs. 20 for 1.25)

 thats the best economy
(for using more expensive 1.5 blades oppposed to the cheaper less efficient 1.25.......getting more bdft. cut per blade)

 ,correct?

[FiremanEd]

Buzz,

We're running our .055" x 1.5" 4 degree blades for an avg. of 2500+bf per sharpening and avg. 3+ runs per blade.

We pay roughly $32/blade + $9/ sharpening for WM to sharpen them(shipping both ways and sharpening). This would total $50 for roughly 7500bf or 0.66 Cents per bdft.

I'm not sure what the cost is on 1 1/4" blades as they're not a viable option on the LT300 due to hp and torgue so I haven't researched it.

We just got some of the Silver WM blades to do some testing with as to cost/bd/ft. We're looking forward to seeing how they hold up compared to the DoubleHard's.

[Buzz-sawyer]

Eddie
I am trying to determine the most economical route for my new mill.......I ordered a .055 x 1.5 and recon no less than a 26" wheel will do for that thick of a blade.
I have designed my mill to take @ different wheel sizes for different production.
I just dont know much about the bigger blades...or bandmills in general

[FiremanEd]

I'll check tomorrow Buzz. I think the wheels on the 300 are 24". I'll verify that tomorrow, I'm working at the firehouse today.

[Rod]

buzz,i have 20'' wheels.And call woodmzer and ask for a free blade

[Rod]

FiremanEd ,you said something about getting the new silver tip blade from woodmizer.Well i went to check what kind of blade they sent me,and it was a silver tip blade.

I'd like to hear how you liked it

[FiremanEd]

Rod,

 I think Woody's gonna run them this week for the 1st go-round. I'll get back to you.