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WkndCutter
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April 12, 2006, 08:14:51 am »
Treebiker,
Just to keep this alive. How is your search for information going? Did you decide on a mill yet. I have been looking for a swingmill to add to my bandmill. (I figure two mills are better than one.) I'm still in the very beginning of this process so if you don't mind I'd like to know how you make out. So far I'm leaning towards the Lucas Mill but as was stated previously I want to see each mill in action before making any decisions.
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April 12, 2006, 08:29:28 am »
Welcome to the forum Andy..
I wish I had a swinger- either brand is awesome. I just need the extra cash to make it happen..
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April 12, 2006, 08:38:00 am »
Andy
If you're anywhere near Indiana I have a 25hp 8" Peterson you could come over and run for an afternoon if ya wanted too
Tom
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WkndCutter
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April 12, 2006, 09:15:32 am »
Tom,
Thanks for the invite. I pass through your area on my way to Wisconsin from time to time. I may just take you up on it then. I have a 28" band mill now and find that it does everything I need except every once in a while I get a real big log and a swing mill would take it apart better than the bandmill. Most times I only cut boards to 8" so a swinger would be a great addition to the woodyard. I cut 26" slabs of black walnut yesterday. 2" and 4" thick for tables and turners. Sorry, I'm off topic. ....
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Andy
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April 12, 2006, 11:27:25 am »
Andy, I'm about 3-1/2 hours south of you in Raleigh, NC, and have a brand new Peterson 10" WPF that I need to break in. Let me know if you'd like to stop by one weekend and we can figure out how to make some sawdust fly.
Scott
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April 12, 2006, 09:05:52 pm »
Hey Andy and others,
I live in a town of 2500 people in rural Alaska. In this town there are
8 lucasmills 3 woodmizers 4 Md and 3 other bandmills. I have had my
lucas 827 for eight years and have no complaints. Baileys has always
been there for me in times of need or advice. 4600 hrs and lots and
lots of bd ft. I have customized my mill to double cut up to 2-1/2" thick
without spinning the powerhead. As soon as this engine(original 20hp)
gives up I'm going to do some more modifying to double cut full thickness.
I have never been around a Peterson but they look like a great machine
also. Just my 2 cents.
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April 12, 2006, 10:51:32 pm »
Welcome to the forum Swinger..
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April 12, 2006, 11:47:30 pm »
We need pics of the modification.
Ya know, just standard procedure
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April 15, 2006, 08:32:41 am »
Hello Andy, I'm still waiting for the right deal on the right mill. I like the electric winch on the peterson WPF and the D & L swinger. So I guess it's down to these two mills. I've waited this long so I guess I'll wait to see the D&L machine. There are a few used Petersons out there for sale, but no good deals.
Treebiker
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WkndCutter
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Location: Hampton VA.
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April 18, 2006, 05:36:58 am »
Treebiker,
Great to hear. I'm still paying off the mill I have so I have to wait a bit for a new or new to me swing mill. The good news is I can use the flatbed I use for the band mill to trailer the swingmill.
Andy
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