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Offline liftman62

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How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« on: January 13, 2012, 01:21:13 pm »
Hi everyone. Just got registered. Been looking as a guest for a couple days. Would like to buy a LT35HD but I'm not sure how to get this by the wife. I think she would see it parked in the driveway. I'm new at this milling business, but I love working with wood. Would appreciate any tips you all have. I live in Central New York.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2012, 01:26:11 pm »
Welcome!  Where in CNY?

Just buy it..... sometimes it's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2012, 01:31:40 pm »
Welcome lift man 62 to the Forestry Forum!

Like the NIKE athletic company says, "JUST DO IT !"  Once word gets around you have a mill.....$$$$$$$$$$$!

Then you and your Wife will be   8) 8)

P.S. Tell her to expect more wood.  :D She'll sign the check!
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2012, 01:42:10 pm »
Quote from: Raider Bill on January 13, 2012, 01:26:11 pm
Welcome!  Where in CNY?

Just buy it..... sometimes it's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.


What he said!
Only I'd buy the LT40 if you have to do it that way. The difference in price is not that much but the extra throat size is worth it. If I was doing it again it be the LT40 Super.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2012, 01:44:41 pm »
Tell her it will make a new man out of you! 8) 8)  If that doesn't work tell her it will make you old fast and in need of replacement.  :o :o  If neither of these is good ask her if she'd like to help carry boards.   ::) ::) ::)
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2012, 01:46:00 pm »
All ya got to do is walk right up and tell her that you wear the pants in the family and ya are going to buy a mill and if'n she dont like it thats tough. Then ya get out from in front of the mirror and go plead, beg,  promise her the world, and whatever it takes. And dont forget to say "please"
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2012, 01:48:15 pm »
Welcome to the forum. Run it by her. My wife is the one that was the most excited about our first mill.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2012, 01:57:33 pm »
I live north of Syracuse. Is there much difference between a LT35 & a LT40?  :P
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2012, 02:01:09 pm »
Welome Liftman I don't know the first thing youral  might be building is .a dog house cwhere in central New York do you live it is a big place.is it a hobby or a wy to make a living.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #9 on: January 13, 2012, 02:50:05 pm »
Welcome to the Forestry Forum liftman62.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #10 on: January 13, 2012, 02:59:39 pm »
You have to convince her it is her idea. Show her pictures of new houses and fine furniture and promise her the moon.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #11 on: January 13, 2012, 03:01:58 pm »
Sign her up here too. We'll go to bat for you. :)
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #12 on: January 13, 2012, 03:04:33 pm »
get some official looking stationary and send yourself a letter.

in the letter congratulate yourself for winning the ultimate sawmill give away

explain that you entered the contest last year and forgot about it. have the woodmizer guys

deliver the mill to your house with a few balloons on it.

then never speak a word of your secret again.


we brought a member of our hunting gang to Arizona once with a letter very similar.
hunted elk all week and she never new the difference. thought he won the trip and it only cost him airfare

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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #13 on: January 13, 2012, 03:05:20 pm »
Quote from: liftman62 on January 13, 2012, 01:57:33 pm
I live north of Syracuse. Is there much difference between a LT35 & a LT40?  :P



4 inch wider throat and a lot more add-able options down the road. I am not sure on price point but I dont think it more the about 4 K. CORRECTION. published prices as of right now the price difference is approximately $5500. By the way welcome to the forum.
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #14 on: January 13, 2012, 03:14:27 pm »
if she signs up here, scratch my above idea.

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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #15 on: January 13, 2012, 03:15:02 pm »
Welcome to the forum!  My suggestion is that you take your wife with you to look at some mills in action.  Seeing and smelling the wood, she'll just be imagining the possibilities and she just might become your best source of encouragement. 

Warning:  It is also quite possible that she will take over the mill.   :)

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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #16 on: January 13, 2012, 03:33:41 pm »
Welcome Liftman...My MIL bought our Lucas, I am very fortunate, she's a lovely lady :)

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Just buy it..... sometimes it's better to beg forgiveness than ask permission.

Hey Bill, the only way I see that working for me is to do it a couple of times, then I wouldn't have anyone to beg forgivness from ;).

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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #17 on: January 13, 2012, 03:35:58 pm »
welcome , i am a newbie too.
i couldnt talk mine into buying one so i having to take the other approach . building one lol
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #18 on: January 13, 2012, 03:37:36 pm »
 I bought my mill when I had a good paying job with no sideline business to deduct anything, I've saved at least 1/2 the cost of the mill just in tax savings.   Also it's no worse than buying a new car or pickup which lose a LOT of value fast.   Steve
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Re: How do you talk the wife into buying a mill?
« Reply #19 on: January 13, 2012, 04:13:34 pm »
Take her with you to a member nearby to see one in action. Patty enjoys working with me cutting lumber just as much as I do.

It's great exercise for both of you too.
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