Calling All TimberKing Owners

[ladylake]

 There's no way you can saw as fast or as accurate without a setworks, no need to bring the head back all the way, just clear the log drop and cut. I have mine set at 1-9/16 sawing 3000 bf of white oak this week, I'd hate to figure that in my old head. All that's needed is a good cord reel which at around $100 to $250 is not to bad when your running a $20000 machine. With 8000 hours on mine now I've had very few repairs with the most expensive one costing $268 for a lead screw. I did repower with a Isuzu diesel a couple yeaers ago that cost $1400 when done. Every mill is going to need minor repairs and adjustments now and then, on the TK everything is nice and simple.   Steve

[poolman]

I dont bring the carriage back i can read as soon as im at the end of the log.I know my next number in my head during the cut.As fast as the return i am sawing again.Its how you train your brain to work.It takes math in your head when you are cutting.I dont slow down at all. Pushing buttons was my slow down on that electronic box.I am much faster now than before.

[ladylake]

 I can't see that far or think that fast so I like the set works. Besides it stop exactly in the right place the first time every time, no bumping it up or down.   Steve

[poolman]

Steve maybe TK improved the setworks since 2005 .When i bought my mill in 2005 i would complain about the box not being reliable.They would tell me sawdust was on the sensor,which I knew was very clean.I got tired of hearing BS from TK after paying 25,000  dollars for my package.But now I am like a card counter in a Casino and very fast .It helps my thought process on other projects when it comes to math.So i think it just makes me sharper in my math skills.I am happy with my TK now and produce a lot in a day.I am able to do my own repairs to the b-20 now.   Brian

[ladylake]

 I know well how frustrating a eratic setworks can be, doesn't make a guy happy at all.  It took me almost 3 years to figure out that the cord reel was the problem, not to say you won't get a bad connection or something like that now and then. They did like to blame it on the sensor, after I got a good cord reel the nut on my sensor came loose and almost fell off and it was dirty, yet the setworks  never goofed up. I don't know why TK doesn't just tell people with troubles to go out and buy a industrial cord reel instead of check this check that and everything but the cord reel.  They will tell you to buy a new cord reel from them but even a brand new one doesn't always make contact on the ground circuit. My mill is a 2002 so the setworks problem has been around for a while.  Steve

[redbeard]

 

I had a set works problem that took me quite awhile to figure out, new cord reel wasn't it i even sent harness,sensor and setworks box back to TK to test all tested fine. What was happening was it would work intermitant then go all over the place couldn't trust it so i went manual for a few months learned alot of tricks ect. Anyway long story short it was this part on the 30 hp kohler gas engine ( :-\capacitor ) can't find the exact name of part. I believe i fried it when i jump started my deep cycle battery when it was failing, Iam sure someone with more electrical verbage could explain it better. So once i replaced the 60.00 part everything was back to normal. Haven't had any problems since other than usual cord reel cleaning (still need to get industrial reel like Ladylakes)  The TK tech said i was the first on this problem and they have always been there on any issue i have had. This part has alot to do with interference and computers don't like interference.

[poolman]

Redbeard if You find a 3 wire reel that the coil lock can be removed easy,let me know where.I am on my 3rd reel.I need one with a tough skin on it because my logs and boards can stike it.I had to remove a resistor out of my relay box 4 years ago.Now my up  on my carriage performs faster.My resistor in the middle of the box was getting hot and slowing my blade going up.4 years and no problem from removing it.I put my drip spout on the left side of my guide roller.I have never had a bad bearing in my sliding blade roller guide since 05.I put a small plastic tube with a wire taped to the outside for bending.If it strikes a log it has a memory to go back to the blade.I had to put my own chain tension bolt on my small log turning chain because big logs would knock it loose and break the master link.My hyd motor on my turner should of had a tension bolt from TK.Every year I make changes.  Brian Mcgowan

[ladylake]

 Redbeard  My mill is a 2002 , I can't remember seeing that part on the 27hp Kohler I had. I used to break turner chains maybe once every year or 1-1/2 years. When they got to be almost $100 shipped from TK due to them putting a little metal block on the links that turn I went to the fleet store and bought 10' of 60H which is way stronger the 60.  I welded some U shaped pieces of metal on every 5th link on the 60H , that's been on for 3 years now and still looks like new. That 10' was enough to make 2 chains with a bit left over. Also it's easy to clean the black and white contacts on the TK cord reel, it's the green ground which goes through the center somehow that causes the problems. When I first figured that out I mounted one of old TK cord reels right beside the one on the mill (duct tape) and ran the groud circuit through the black or white wire, that worked great untill I put a industrial one on.   Steve

[poolman]

I buy a reel every 2 years and i wrap duct tape on the outside of the reel to keep it from vibrating.Tape was keeping the low quality reel more solid.I will look out for a high end reel that alows me to pull the lock key out.If you know where a internet order cord thats good. I would order it. Brian

[Mark Webb]

What will go wrong will go wrong. I was moving some slabs from the back of my B20 first thing this morning and and one fail off the tractor and hit the speed control knob for the carriage and broke it off. I called TK for this valve and Jason said that was the first time he had ever heard of such a thing. Anyhow $86.00 can fix it. That's the way it goes sometimes.
Mark

[redbeard]

Lots of good info on this thread, I'am pondering the idea of eliminating the cord reel all together and going with a remote set up. I have seen Gschwends remote set up on his Brand X swing mill and I'am very impressed. He has given me the list of parts to order and will help me set it up ( another good reason to be friends with in your area sawmillers) I'am not sure if the frequency will mess with the setworks dose anyone have remote throttle control or has anyone done this with TimberKings yet?

[ladylake]

 I just put on a good industrial cord reel which always works. A remote should work also too.  I tried a remote for throttle control but found the buttons to small for working with gloves.   Steve

[eireog68]

I am looking for setworks for a b20 and for pics of a hydraulic log dog setup and pics of a hydraulic toe board setup these are the only things not hydraulic on the old b20 that i have and i need them to be so i can use it due to my back condition.

[eireog68]

poolman do you want to sell your setworks i have none and would love to have it as it would mean less moving around for me and my medical issues.