Calling you Swinger Guys/and or Gals.

[Chris Burchfield]

I have the Lucas and Peterson videos. Both look like fine equipment. Is the power transfer for the 90 degree, conical gears? If so, I suspect, are they in fluid? What are the normal wear parts for these two mills in particular? I know this is a loaded bunch of questions, but there is a particular mill available and as John Wayne would say "Day lights a waistin." Thanks to all. Chris.

[Troy]

My mill is pretty new, so no input on wear and tear yet.  Captain or the Peterson folks from down under should be able to help with that one.  Which mill do you have your eye on Chris?  They are both good quality machines, I just liked some of the Peterson features over Lucas.  I have an ATS 8" w/27hp Kohler and love it.

[Captain]

The most common wear item are the simple nylon roller wheels that the mill rides on, in particular the ones with the narrower groove on the right side of the operator.  The Peterson wheels have 2 grooves, and the wheel is just turned around to utilize the other groove when one wears out.  I'm on my second replacement set of rollers at 400+ hours.

Other than that, engine maintainence, gearbox fluid maintainence, drive belts occasionally, and of course carbide tips as they wear out.  What you can't buy locally, we have here 

Captain

[Chris Burchfield]

Thanks Capt. Peterson 10" WPF by Done911 sounds very hard to beat. Don's getting info for me so I can check with the Factory. However, Bailey's Lucas is in the running too. I can eyeball a Lucas, There's not a Peterson close by to view.

[Fla._Deadheader]

My Peterson is an older model. The video shows how someone can rebuild the gearbox on my particular model mill. I saw a Lucas run, then attended some shows. Bought a used Peterson. ALMOST bought the one DonE is sellin. Lots of stuff for the money. I would not hesitate if I had the money and logs. That's a good deal.

[Part_Timer]

Chris

Don has a fine mill for sale at a fair price. 

All I can say is it's time to make sawdust and you know where the mill is.



Tom

[Captain]

Hey, I've cut with that mill

Funny thing is, it is just 1 serial number newer than mine....

Captain

[jpgreen]

Both are fine mills fo sho.

I think if I ran into a serious deal on either one, I would jump.

I'm still dreamin' Peterson though..  8)

[solodan]

I think if I ran into a serious deal on either one, I would jump.

I agree with JP.

I saved $2000 when I bought a Lucas 827 with 2 hrs on it. ;D

The really great thing was I put the 2 hrs on it.  ;D

I was ready to buy a Peterson ATS,  when I got the call about this deal.

I have been very happy with the Lucas.

[brdmkr]

I have a Lucas, and it seems that the wear Captain mention on the Peterson may be in common to swing mills.  The nylon rollers do seem to wear.  Mine are still in good shape after just 40  hours, but I'll bet they will be replaced before 250 hours.  On the plus side, they are not expensive and replacement should be easy.  I am not sure what you were asking regarding the gears in fluid, but the Lucas uses ATF for lubricant in the gear box.  I hope that helps.  Given you are in TN, I'd run to Jackson and let Brian show you a Lucas.  He is good people and would be happy to provide a demo.  To be honest, I bought the Lucas because I felt like I got a good deal, I think I'd be happy with either.  I am sure you will like either mill.  Keep us posted.

[sigidi]

most common wear item? - blade tips >:(

Haven't needed anything replacing, adjusting, re-allinging, tweakin or fiddlin with since I bought my Lucas over 16 months ago. (oh hang on, tell a lie, muffler baffles where shot and the local B&S fella's replaced the muffler no q's asked)

I have broken a part on my weatherboard attachment, but that was through a bit of error on my part I think???

Rex Lucas has contacted me personally on quite a few occassions - most often than not in response to q's I have posted here on the forum!! The latest being about my 5x5 post issues from earlier lask week

Having said all that - I think everyone will be in agreement, whichever machine you get - you'll be addicted ;D :D