Hello all!!

thebckhntr · February 29, 2012, 04:31:17 PM

I am new to the forum having found it only two weeks ago I was so impressed I had to join

. I wish I had found it many years earlier. I am from central Iowa. I own a Peterson 10"WPF. It has been sitting in the barn for several years (far to long). I have decided it will come out of the barn this spring. I am a ISA certified arborist and work as a manager for a tree company. I have not saved any logs from trees we remove due to the fact my company also sells mulch so everything is ground into mulch and reused. How ever recently we removed an large Kentucky Coffe tree I had the guys save the logs from it. I cant wait to make boards out of it. I was introduced to sawing through a previous employer who hired a good old boy with a Timberking. i tailed thousand of board feet off that mill. but what got me was the amout of wood to big to saw was usually pushed into a ditch and burned or it had to be halved or quartered with a saw. So that is where some research led me to Peterson and my purchase. My milling experiance with the Peterson has been very pleasant

. I have milled alot of oak,pine,spruce,walnut,cherry and power poles(mostly western cedar). I will enjoy visiting with you all. I see there is a wealth of knowlege shared here. I am sure I will learn alot. Thanks to the ones who keep this forum running! Have a great day!

Misfit · February 29, 2012, 04:35:33 PM

Welcome! 8)

I'm a relative newby also and, besides having a great group of friendly folks, this site IS a wealth of information for sawyers and wanna-be's alike.

I'm still dreaming of the day I get my mill......

porcupine · February 29, 2012, 04:41:04 PM

Welcome aboard Buckhunter. Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. :D I'm still learning the in's and out's of this sport!

beenthere · February 29, 2012, 04:44:36 PM

Welcome to the forum.
We like pics ;D

Look forward to hearing more about your milling too.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · February 29, 2012, 05:01:58 PM

WELCOME TO THE FORESTRY FORUM!

I am having a WOODMIZER demo day at my mill Friday. All you new members with 1 post or less are invited to the demo. All the BBQ ribs you can eat at lunch!

Ga Mtn Man · February 29, 2012, 05:33:10 PM

Hey, what about me!?!?

Oh, and welcome to the forum thebckhntr.

customsawyer · February 29, 2012, 05:48:22 PM

Welcome to the forum.

jueston · February 29, 2012, 05:54:23 PM

welcome to the forum, it is a great place to soak up information, brag about your latest exploits or just have a good laugh....

54Dutchman · February 29, 2012, 06:29:23 PM

Welcome to the forum 8) 8) Agreat place to gather info. I would like to visit and watch the Peterson in action - I am still looking to get my 1st sawmill. :

markd · February 29, 2012, 07:28:46 PM

What a great opportunity to get some good wood to cut, we hate to see it go to burn piles, I'm new too and you are so right this is a great place to get the information we need to make it all so much easier. I'm in Oregon and you guys all seem to be way back there but it's good to read about your mills and we all have a common interest. Markd

Magicman · February 29, 2012, 07:45:05 PM

Hello and Welcome to the Forestry Forum, thebckhntr.

VictorH · February 29, 2012, 08:46:13 PM

Welcome Buck-hunter!!!

Woodchuck53 · February 29, 2012, 08:52:50 PM

Welcome to the Forum from central Louisiana Buckhunter. We are a friendly group to research with. Someone on here can and will answer your questions. And O Yeah we like lots of pictures being visual and all. I work with several tree people also.

Bill Gaiche · February 29, 2012, 09:05:13 PM

Welcome aboard to the FF. It is a great place to visit. bg

eastberkshirecustoms · February 29, 2012, 11:29:30 PM

Welcome. It's good to meet you!

Okrafarmer · February 29, 2012, 11:36:10 PM

Welcome to the forum! A Peterson, and a coffeetree! Well, we sure would like to see the results when that encounter occurs! You have two things I would really like to have.

fishpharmer · February 29, 2012, 11:40:39 PM

Welcome to FF! 8)

I believe member jim_wahl is in Iowa and also has a Peterson mill.

WDH · February 29, 2012, 11:43:55 PM

Welcome to the Forum!

David,

Since I only have one post or less, I will be at the ~~rib eating~~ demo ;D.

Okrafarmer · February 29, 2012, 11:50:34 PM

I think Bearden has only one post, he lives around here. You should send him an invite. Can I come if I bring some pork?

mad murdock · March 01, 2012, 01:34:57 AM

Welcome aboard buck hunter. markd, fill in yer profile. I am in Oregon as well. There are a few on her from the left coast.

swampbuggy · March 01, 2012, 01:43:25 AM

Welcome... and enjoy the wealth of knowledge you will obtain.

WildDog · March 01, 2012, 02:49:05 AM

G'day and welcome, there is nothing like this place and the guys to spur you on when the mills been sitting idle for a while.

Norm · March 01, 2012, 07:42:45 AM

Winterset is just about too far for me to borrow your swingmill.....but not quite!

Welcome aboard, good to have another Iowan on here.

thebckhntr · March 01, 2012, 08:26:37 AM

fishpharmer I have met Jim he was one of the references I called I even spent some time at their place. He gave me a demo on his mill. I hope to message him soon.