worst than waiting on Christmas as a kid

Po-Jo · February 26, 2013, 12:59:49 AM

I had saved all my pennies and put in an order with Ed Zimmerman for an EZ boardwalk jr. , everything is a go , EXCEPT the weather, Ed told me they are getting hit with a snow storm where he lives and waiting to see if a truck can get in for the pick-up,,,now we are topping the 13" mark on the rain gauge for the month of Febuary with another storm moving in tonight, as it stands even if the delivery truck was magically able to show at my place tomorrow, he could not deliver, I live down a 3 mile dirt / no make that a 3 mile swamp mud river road :-\ ,, oh well it will take some time for things to dry out here anyway.

hackberry jake · February 26, 2013, 01:41:53 AM

You are going to love the jr! The worst thing about the jr is the name. There is nothing "jr" about this mill. It will handle 30" logs and make 24" boards. I have actually made a couple 26" boards by removing the movable guide wheel, just go slow and it will cut straight and true. As comparison, the woodmizer lt40 will handle around a 36" log and cut a 26" board. That's not much bigger than the jr. Congrats and I hope the wait goes by fast 8)

customsawyer · February 26, 2013, 05:38:20 AM

Congrats on the mill. You won't never be the same.

WDH · February 26, 2013, 07:10:52 AM

All right!

dboyt · February 26, 2013, 07:22:38 AM

Can you cut some logs and float them down the road to the mill site while you're waiting? There've been times when I could have sworn the logs were just floating in the mud. 'Course that doesn't do your blades any good. Congrats on the new mill. Got cypress down your way? I just noticed your post was about 1:00 a.m. Can't sleep thinking about the mill? It'll get there!

slider · February 26, 2013, 07:36:51 AM

Wheres Newington PO-JO ? I can't be far from you because you just described it here.Good luck on the new mill.

Magicman · February 26, 2013, 08:05:41 AM

Congrats on the sawmill, Po-Jo. The wait will be worth it.

justallan1 · February 26, 2013, 08:21:54 AM

Congrats on the new mill, Po-Jo.
Hug the wife and kids, because they won't see you for awhile now :D
Allan

justinmay1982 · February 26, 2013, 08:27:05 AM

Congradulations on your new mill! you and I are in the same boat right now. I Just got myself an Ez Boardwalk 40 and can not wait to run it. Winter is fighting me making everthing difficult. You will not be dissapointed with the Ez Boardwalk its a great mill. I am hoping to run mine today if everything goes well. SUPER EXCITED! 8) 8)

thecfarm · February 26, 2013, 08:37:13 AM

Po-Jo,Congrats on the new mill. What's all the lumber going to be used for?

Po-Jo · February 26, 2013, 08:54:56 AM

1 am because I have bat hours for my so called day job (swing / midnight shift 1930-0530)

I am located half way between Statesboro and the SC line, but with all this rain I feel like I am swimming in the middle of the Ogeechee river

Gonna use the lumber for barns , shop, and eventually for the house,,,,, and to build an ARK ;D

Po-Jo · February 26, 2013, 09:11:29 AM

thanks for the congrats but I know I am green to the extreme and have a LOT of learning to do for sure, will definitely be asking all you experienced fellers for some help on the issues I will be running into

customsawyer · February 26, 2013, 09:43:27 AM

When you get the mill let me know as I may have to come over and look at it since I haven't seen a E-Z boardwalk up close.

Tim Lea · February 26, 2013, 10:50:13 AM

Congrats.. let the dust fly.

hackberry jake · February 26, 2013, 11:56:25 AM

Quote from: customsawyer on February 26, 2013, 09:43:27 AM
When you get the mill let me know as I my have to come over and look at it since I haven't seen a E-Z boardwalk up close.

Come on down here, I'll show you mine! Ps don't forget to bring the 70, I'll have a few logs you can demonstrate your mill with ;D

slider · February 26, 2013, 12:13:50 PM

I may want to tag along ,never saw a ez up close.

WDH · February 26, 2013, 04:44:09 PM

Quote from: slider on February 26, 2013, 12:13:50 PM
I may want to tag along ,never saw a ez up close.

I will tag along with the Pro's if that is OK

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Happycamper · February 26, 2013, 08:31:01 PM

Po-Jo,
Enjoy the new mill, the ark will be the most fun for you.

Po-Jo · February 27, 2013, 09:45:52 AM

Custom I see you are just right up the road, shoot I need to come see you and see how the pro's do it. When I get set-up I'll have to do the get together

WDH · February 27, 2013, 08:19:45 PM

We got a big honking

(pecan) log to saw, which we will do on Jake's LT70. I don't think that we need to scare the EZ with this one :D.

Red Clay Hound · February 27, 2013, 08:43:29 PM

Po-Jo, I know your area well. I lived in Bulloch County for 23 years, from 1982 till 2005. Knew quite a few folks in Screven County. I've been living near Athens since I left SE Georgia. Looking forward to seeing some pictures when you finally get your mill! 8)

Danny, what are you planning to do with that log. I thought pecan was the

! Sounds like you need to make up your mind. teeter_totter

WDH · February 27, 2013, 08:49:44 PM

Tony,

What needs to happen is for you to come down and help saw this

:D.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · February 27, 2013, 08:54:55 PM

Quote from: WDH on February 27, 2013, 08:49:44 PM
Tony,

What needs to happen is for you to come down and help saw this :D.

Don't do it Tony.......They'd work you so hard, you'd have to eat 4 chickens just to get your strength back. ;D
This is an old Georgia trick they've used on a lot of people.