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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #60 on: January 09, 2012, 07:51:00 am »
Welcome to the Forestry Forum discypher.  It sounds like Riggs' sawmill build was very timely for you.   smiley_reading_book

His pictorial post was a class act.   smiley_thumbsup
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #61 on: January 09, 2012, 08:27:39 am »
You did good Riggs.

Being able to spend time with your Father/Son is absolutely one of life's great treasures. So many people can not or will not seize the opportunity. How sad.

The good thing about working and playing together is that it is "Instant Gratification with Lasting Memories". 
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #62 on: January 09, 2012, 07:17:58 pm »
I really appreciate the pictures,  I am very excited about my mill.  I am non milling lumber for use around my farm, and my buddies cottage.  I've got a few small buildings planned, but I will start with lumber for the mill shed.  I'll post some pictures when I get started. 
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #63 on: January 09, 2012, 08:34:43 pm »
Hello Discypher

Welcome to the forestry forum. Congratulations on your sawmill as well, and welcome to the Norwood family.

Riggs - WOW, what a great thread you have going here. Great job on the mill. You'll appreciate the knowledge you gained by assembling your mill for years to come. Also, we appreciate your kind words.



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Have a great night fellow forum members,
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #64 on: January 15, 2012, 03:48:34 pm »
Hey Just joined FF. This is a fantastic website. Everything from "soup to nuts", or maybe "stumps to limbs". Haven't seen a question yet someone hasn't had a crack at. Great site.
My dad and I also just finished assembling our new Norwood ML26 over the holidays. We sawed our first barn beams just yesterday. The mill works great. The good folks at Norwood mentioned that we may have problems adjusting the tracking of the blade but everything went perfect. The only problem we did have was keeping enough windshield washer fluid on hand. Constantly opening and closing the valve, as to minimize wasting it. Darn Canadian cold!!

 
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #65 on: January 15, 2012, 04:22:28 pm »
Riggs just wanted to say congrats on your mill.
Chestnut farms welcome  and same to you.
Discypher same to you.
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #66 on: January 15, 2012, 04:22:54 pm »
Welcome chestnutfarm and discypher! Wow, 3 new Norwoods born in one thread! Cigars all around 8)
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #67 on: January 15, 2012, 06:49:16 pm »
Quote from: mad murdock on January 15, 2012, 04:22:54 pm
Wow, 3 new Norwoods born in one thread! Cigars all around 8)
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #68 on: January 15, 2012, 06:58:53 pm »
Welcome to the Forestry Forum ChestnutFarm.  Wow, new Norwoods and new members all gathering together on a very good and informative thread.   smiley_thumbsup
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #69 on: January 15, 2012, 09:42:05 pm »
Welcome Gents. This is why we love the forum.
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #70 on: January 15, 2012, 11:32:06 pm »
Welcome guys. Great thread and a great job on the build.
I was able to go saw on a friend of mines the other day. Nice set up.
Enjoy the ride and stay safe.
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #71 on: January 16, 2012, 08:02:45 am »
ChestnutFarm,welcome to the forum. First mill? Where's all the logs coming from? What's all the lumber going to be used for. You will have fun. More fun when it warms up.  ;D
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #72 on: January 16, 2012, 08:31:44 am »
First mill. We went with the ML26 due to the fact that we don't have a whole lot in our neck of the woods over 30". The Norwood seemed to be the best bang for the buck and since I'm a mechanic by trade, putting it together wasn't a challenge. I'd agree with Riggs, leveling up the site took the most amount of time for us. Since the ground was semi frozen, we had to go at it with a pick ax, some loose gravel, and blocking. December/January are not ideal months for setting up a mill in New Brunswick.  :-\.
We have an old barn, 30' x 70' which has deteriorated over the years and is in need of repair/rebuilding. We've started off by milling 8x8 spruce for sills. Dad and I figure that we can start with stuff like 8x8, 6x6, and then resaw into what we will need later. (Compromising dry time of course on boards).
Does that theory sound reasonable?? Also, should we coat the ends of the beams with any preservative to prevent checking??

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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #73 on: January 16, 2012, 08:44:14 am »
The logs are coming from our woodlot. We have 90 acres here in southern New Brunswick. The species on our property are primarily Eastern white cedar & black spruce. Average sizes 16-22". They make decent saw logs.
I'm a marine mechanic by trade (have a powerboat repair shop) and my dad's a civil engineer getting ready to retire. I shut the shop down in the winter and thus needed something to do. We're enjoying the learning curve. There is SOOOO much to know about wood!!!  And like everything else, we're discovering as we go along that there is a tool for every job.  Peaveys and skidding winches are invaluable things!
This was another reason we went with a brand new mill. Being green to it all, I wouldn't know what was wrong with a previously owned mill. But with Norwood, as Riggs has discovered, you know your mill end to end.   
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #74 on: January 16, 2012, 04:09:34 pm »
You are going to need some Logrite tools to move and handle your logs.  Look to your left at the list of Forestry Forum Sponsors.
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #75 on: January 16, 2012, 07:45:39 pm »
Riggs, I just want to say again how much I enjoyed this thread and your pictures. Thanks.

Discyper and ChestnutFarm, welcome and congratulations on your Norwood mills. I'm a Norwood man too. My Lumbermate2000 is still going strong after ten years. Have fun guys.

   Ralph
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #76 on: January 16, 2012, 08:51:35 pm »
Thanks for the welcomes to FF. Enjoying the site. Great to see lots of Norwood guys on here. Riggs, you've shown a great example of assembly
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Re: Norwood ML26 build
« Reply #77 on: January 16, 2012, 10:30:06 pm »
Anchorseal, from UC Coatings, is the best stuff to end seal the logs.  This is very important in hardwoods like oak, but I am not sure about Northern white cedar and black spruce.
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