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VT-Woodchuck

September 12, 2009, 06:00:27 PM
After looking at numerous mills :P, I ordered the LT15. I really wanted a swingmill but the price was more than I could justify for a hobby mill. I emailed WM knowing that they were coming to a local fair and asked about buying the demo that they would bring. Pretty good deal and I know it will be adjusted perfectly, if they are demonstrating to the fairgoers. I pick it up on Sunday, the 20th - can't wait! I have spruce, butternut, cherry, pine and maple logs/cants awaiting it's arrival.   pinkie_invert

Dan_Shade

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September 12, 2009, 06:45:02 PM
I think that you'll be very pleased with your investment!
Woodmizer LT40HDG25 / Stihl 066 alaskan
lots of dull bands and chains

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Bibbyman

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September 12, 2009, 06:58:31 PM
Welcome to the Forum.  Congradulation!





Have them bring a couple of Log-Rite cant hooks too.  A 24 "mill special" and a 60"er would work well.  Here is Dave Mann demoing a 24" Log-Rite mill special.  Works real well with small logs and cants.
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Don K

#3
September 12, 2009, 08:54:22 PM
Congrats on the 15. It will serve you well. Welcome to the Forum as well.

Don
Lucky to own a WM LT40HDD35, blessed to have a wife that encouraged me to buy it.     Now that\'s true love!
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Magicman

#4
September 12, 2009, 10:21:32 PM
Welcome to FF and congrats on your new mill.  Can't wait for you to post your "first" saw job..... :)
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sdunston

#5
September 12, 2009, 10:32:08 PM
Welcome to the FF. I know the feeling on waiting my lt28 will be here on the 23rd. Good luck on the new mill and you made a good choice.
Sam
WM LT28, American fordge 18x8 planer,Orange and white chainsaws, NH TC33, IHT6 dozer, IH-H tractor and alot of other stuff that keeps me agravated trying to keep running

fishpharmer

#6
September 12, 2009, 10:41:07 PM
Welcome VT,
I had a chance to demo an LT15 at Sawlex.  They are nice.  I think you will be happy with it. 

Fish
Built my own band mill with the help of Forestry Forum. 
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Deere 5065E mfwd w/553 loader

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thecfarm

#7
September 13, 2009, 04:35:45 AM
VT-Woodchuck,welcome to the forum.What's the plan for all the lumber you will be sawing? Been around a mill before?Buying the mill from Ross here in Maine or NY?
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

VT-Woodchuck

#8
September 13, 2009, 01:20:07 PM
Let's say I moved up a bit - I have a Woodbug CSM that I have used for the past 10 years. It is fairly labor intensive and I know the LT15 will require quite a bit also, but it's new and exciting. Less sawdust, faster cutting, less equipment to carry around - can I think of more excuses?
I ordered the 25 hp engine and it comes with a Logrite and $100 worth of bands. Enough to get me started. So now a decision is necessary about the 066, 075 and 088. I'll keep one for old time sake and if I need to split a big log. I'm ready for a long fall of cutting  ;D

Captain

#9
September 13, 2009, 07:52:07 PM
Woodchuck, would that be the Tunbridge World's Fair??  Congrats on the LT15.

Captain

sdunston

#10
September 13, 2009, 07:59:01 PM
Woodchuck, You can throw the 088 my way :D, just kiding I always keep my "spares in pairs"

                     Sam
WM LT28, American fordge 18x8 planer,Orange and white chainsaws, NH TC33, IHT6 dozer, IH-H tractor and alot of other stuff that keeps me agravated trying to keep running

VT-Woodchuck

#11
September 13, 2009, 08:37:13 PM
Woodchuck, would that be the Tunbridge World's Fair??

Is there any other???  ;D

Quote from: thecfarm on September 13, 2009, 04:35:45 AM
VT-Woodchuck,welcome to the forum.What's the plan for all the lumber you will be sawing? Been around a mill before?Buying the mill from Ross here in Maine or NY?

Dave Scott and his crew from NY are bringing it. Up until now I have used most of what I've sawn, but with increased production I will need to sell some to keep SWMBO happy. Or build something big!

KyTreeFarmer

#12
September 14, 2009, 03:21:44 PM
Congrats on your LT15. I know you will love it 'cause I love mine! Welcome to the forum!
Woodmizer LT15G
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MotorSeven

#13
September 21, 2009, 10:40:06 PM
Ahhh, another "Woodbug to Woodmizer". You are going to love the speed and ease of the band! I'd keep the 066, as it can do just about any sized tree. If you sell the 'bug with a saw it should do better....but my 20' 'bug with the 066 only brought $1500 on fleabay. I had expected closer to 2K....a sign of the times.

RD
WoodMizer LT15 27' bed
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