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Please help identify an old logging relic deep in the woods

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Today at 12:55:50 PM
Written by Zach Hoyt
Views: 237
I don't know if this is the right section of the forum to ask this question, and if not I hope someone will move it. I live in the Adirondacks now and came across this machine on the trail to High Falls on the Oswegatchie River, several miles south of Cranberry Lake, while backpacking around the...

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Swing blade gearbox.

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 01:25:07 AM
Written by Grower
Views: 256
Hello, I am looking at building a swing blade mill but want to ask about gearboxes. I am attaching a photo of one I have on hand (I have 3 but want to focus on this one), it is off a piece of agricultural machinery that was scuttled for parts some time ago. The input shaft runs at 540rpm (a standard...

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MOVED: stihl 041 super mod with decomp installed

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Yesterday at 08:47:47 PM
Written by chet
Views: 104

This topic has been moved to Chainsaws.

https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=124510.0

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board edger for dried lumber manufacturer

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
April 26, 2024, 09:10:28 PM
Written by White Oaks Ore
Views: 500
Tried to purchase a Baker edger today like Robert Milton had made. Unfortunately, they are 4 to 6 months out. Does anyone have experience with a manufacturer besides Baker that builds a machine to accurately edge dried lumber? I'm hoping to be able to run my flooring boards and TG ceiling boards for my new home. Using Doug Fir for my floor. I need a machine in the next month or two...maybe someone has another brand that works well or has one laying around?Read More

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Maintaining the state park look

Posted in Forestry and Logging
April 26, 2024, 10:23:59 AM
Written by livemusic
Views: 1573
Anyone know how state parks keep their 'look?' If you say 'state park look,' what does that mean? Seems to me it means no or very little understory. What is their reason for achieving this? Is it because a lot of the public likes to see trees but not brush or thick sapling growth?

How...

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