Used LT40 Pictures...should I buy?

[Furby]

Paschale,
If you are thinking about looking around a little, then drop me an IM and we will set something up so you can play with mine and have a chat. I'm about 10 mins. from you.
I have a box of blades that should be here by Monday.
My mill is an oldie, but it will give you an idea of what's what.

[C_Miller]

If'n it was me I'd get it and roll it to the nearest WM shop.

   Fixing it up is not as bad as restoring a Model T F.O.R.D.
 set of open end wrenches, crescent hammer and a couple of screw drivers is all you need. If you're good all you need is a Leatherman Multi-tool. so don't let that stop you.

   As far as cosmetic  paint job, wire brush and a can of that British primer that mixes with the rust is a good start then your favorite color after that.

 ....and to loosen all the rusty won't move parts "Rust Reaper".
I put a little RR on my Cheerios and I don't have any problems moving all day.

C

[handsaw07]

Paschale,  I wouldn't  hesitate a moment to purchase that mill. I believe you have found a good deal on a mill.  Goodluck

[slowzuki]

I like that quote! I think I'll remember while I'm working on mine

Ken

 Like Tom keeps saying, "A sawmill is used to take a log apart. It is NOT a Planer".  

[Paschale]

Hey guys,

Thanks for all the replies!  Sorry it's been awhile since I wrote back, but I was in Colorado for a little over a week--a sort of working vacation, with as much vacation as I could squeeze in!  It gave me plenty of time to think some more about the sawmill, and yes, I decided to buy it, and I'm completely stoked about it!  My dad and I are planning a trip to the U.P. to retrieve it later this summer, when we can get our schedule to work out.  First thing is to get it in my dad's barn, and out of the elements!

I really appreciate all of the suggestions about repairing it, as well as upgrade suggestions.  I know I'll be tapping into the brain trust of the forestry forum as soon as I can get my hands dirty working on this thing.  All of your comments have encouraged me that this was definitely a good purchase, and a very redeemable project.  I think my dad's as equally stoked too, so it should be a fun project to do with him.  I'll be sure to keep you all posted on repair developments, and thanks again!

Hmm...it just dawned on me:  I got myself a woodmizer!     Giddy up!!!!

Dan M.

[Bibbyman]

Welcome to the Orange Club!

[Bibbyman]

Hey Pascbale,   

It's getting late in the summer, what's the update on the mill?

[Furby]

He's been to busy seeing the world to mess with that little old mill!

[Paschale]

Hey there Bibbyman,

Thanks for the message and question.  Furby's right...I've had a busy summer, but fun as all get out.  I hadn't really planned on having a summer like this, and I gotta admit, the WM took the backseat.  I started out in Thailand, then headed to Colorado, followed by a trip to the U.P.  I was home for a couple of weeks, then spent a few weeks in Santa Cruz, followed up by hiking in Yosemite.  Came home, and left for northern Michigan for a few days, and now I'm finally back down where I belong.  All in all, I think I've been gone about seven weeks this summer, and it's been GREAT!    I ate my way across the world, too...so now it's diet time.    I'm hoping to be able to work on the WM early this fall.  It's been draggin' way too long.  But I came home to a bunch of projects that need my attention here at home, which is really a drag.  I'll get it done though...eventually.  

[sparks]

Don't forget to call in and get a customer number set up. I doubt there is a serial number on the mill but give us what info you have and we'll try to find it in our system and transfer the mill into your name. If you call me I can take care of it for you. Let me know what year it is and I can get you the manuals for the mill.    Thanks and welcome to the Wood-Mizer family.

[Paschale]

Hey thanks for the reply, Sparks.  I actually bought this about a year ago, and already called the good folks over at WM and have a customer number as well as the manuals.  In fact, I just received my Woodmizer Way today in the mail, and saw an article about our very own pro-sawyer Mary, Bibbyman's better half.     It's at my folks place, about an hour and a half away, so working on it can't ever be spur of the moment.  I hope to spend some Saturdays this fall working on it, so we'll see how she comes along.

Dan