I'M getting my new sawmill!

dgore2253 · November 27, 2013, 07:44:38 PM

;D I'm new to the forum. I've been reading all you guys posts, for years. Now that my mill has been purchased finally, I felt I could join the community. I look forward to listening and learning from the pros. I have a woodland hm126, leaving the dock in the morning. I ain't been this giddy since I was a little boy on christmas morning. :D

POSTON WIDEHEAD · November 27, 2013, 07:47:30 PM

Welcome Dgore...may as well put on a pot of coffee.....no sleep tonight! :D

Seaman · November 27, 2013, 07:49:59 PM

Welcome!!!
So you are a big boy now , and it's almost Christmas. Same thing. Only toys cost a lot more now! ;D
Frank

Seaman · November 27, 2013, 07:51:15 PM

Forgot to ask, wherebouts is Ashe ?

thecfarm · November 27, 2013, 07:53:16 PM

dgore2253,welcome to the forum.You could of joined with no sawmill, some only have chainsaws,some only skidders,some only log trucks,some only burnwood,and so on. What's the plan for the lumber? Have your own trees to cut?

POSTON WIDEHEAD · November 27, 2013, 07:55:57 PM

Quote from: Seaman on November 27, 2013, 07:51:15 PM
Forgot to ask, wherebouts is Ashe ?

Ashe is about 1 hour North of the S.C. border near the coast.

dgore2253 · November 27, 2013, 08:07:38 PM

Thanks, fellers. I've been in, and around logging, all my life. Going to the old local sawyer with his frick mill, was a highlight of my childhood. We'd carry our cypress, juniper, and pine logs. It wasn't very fun sometimes on the green end of that mill. I've always wanted to saw my own lumber, and after years of planning, and saving, I got one. I'm on 15 acres of prime forest. I call it prime, because I have the best of both worlds. In front, I have a sand ridge full of pines. In the rear, I have a swamp full of hardwood. I hope to add on to my house, and build me a nice barn. Oh yeah, I'm about 35 min north of myrtle beach, SC. Just across the line.

samandothers · November 27, 2013, 08:14:44 PM

dgore welcome!
I was thinking Ashe County, was going to ask what your weather was like. I know you are excited about your mill and congratulations.

diesel pap · November 27, 2013, 08:24:46 PM

welcome and enjoy your mill. 8)

mikeb1079 · November 27, 2013, 09:01:17 PM

congrats. don't let anybody fool ya, you can cut alot of lumber on a manual mill. you'll have a blast... 8)

Gasawyer · November 27, 2013, 09:04:14 PM

Welcome to the forum gore! Have fun with your new mill!

Andy White · November 27, 2013, 09:12:23 PM

dgore2253 Welcome to the forum, the best place to learn about everything "wood". Congrats on the new mill, it will serve you well. Read and learn, and don't be afraid to ask questions. Remember when you start sawing, that we like lots of pictures! Andy

Bill Gaiche · November 27, 2013, 09:15:12 PM

Welcome aboard. bg

dgore2253 · November 27, 2013, 09:30:58 PM

I hate to ask a silly question, but I don't know what a tooth setter is. I bought 10 blades to go with my mill, but i know they will need sharpening. I was planning on finding someone to sharpen them, or figuring out how to do it myself. Is a tooth setter something I need?

Magicman · November 27, 2013, 09:41:07 PM

Congrats on the sawmill and Welcome to the Forestry Forum.

mudhog · November 27, 2013, 10:25:15 PM

Welcome dgore2253,
I've got some catchin' up to do. You have been here 2 days and posted more than I have in a year.
WELCOME! ,jim

fat olde elf · November 28, 2013, 12:53:12 AM

Welcome ! If you end up sharpening your bands yourself, you will need a setter. Check out Cook's Saw Mfg in the left hand column. I use their setter and their Cat's
Claw sharpener. First class equipment and a first class company to do business with
They also will sharpen your bands if you decide to go that way. Best wishes for a great time in any case.

claw

Red Good · November 28, 2013, 02:00:28 AM

Welcome to the board and congrats on the mill . I am still thinking and learning about it all . Red

m wood · November 28, 2013, 05:36:34 AM

welcome dgore, welcome mudhog. Mine is also a mnual mill, I also have my own standing timber for projects. How is your support equipment set up gore? Tooth setter is is a gadget that "bends" teeth in alternating directions. Yes it is important to maintain consistent set with your blade. Lots of historical threads on here to search about how much set and how often to re-set when re-sharpening. Whoever you get to sharpen your blades, if thats the way you go, should be set up to "set teeth" also. Something to ask when finding that service for sure.
mark

Chuck White · November 28, 2013, 07:27:07 AM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum dgore!

Congratulations on the new sawmill!

dboyt · November 28, 2013, 07:32:25 AM

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on the mill. I'd suggest you find a sharpening service for your blades. Most will set the blades as part of sharpening. That way, you can focus on learning to use the mill. I would recommend that you get another ten blades, at least. That way, you can have ten blades out for sharpening while you're using the other ten. Take your time, ask questions, be safe, and find a special place for that first board.

slider · November 28, 2013, 07:34:00 AM

Welcome dgore .You might want to use a sharpening service to start with or at least until you get the hang of things.To start with you are probably going to be focused on your milling.Good luck .al

justallan1 · November 28, 2013, 07:37:28 AM

Welcome to the forum Dgore.
You'll have fun with the new mill, I guarantee.
The search box is a great way to find most anything, but definitely ask any questions you have.
There's a bunch of experience here from a whole lot of real respectful people.

Allan

arnold113 · November 28, 2013, 08:09:32 AM

Welcome to the forum dgore. I'm new also but I've already learned a lot from these guys. Its a great place to learn and to share in the fun of making sawdust.
Keep the questions coming. Remember there are quite a few of us newbees here so when you ask a question we all benefit. Have fun.
Arnold113

sallvord · November 28, 2013, 08:11:28 AM

Congrats on the mill purchase, Dgore! I have a manual mill as well and I enjoy every minute of it, over 5 years now

. Best of luck to you and keep us updated.

drobertson · November 28, 2013, 08:21:12 AM

Howdy dgore, and have to say, Happy, Happy, Happy! for you, it should be a good one for you,
I spent many of week ends around there, grandma would take us to Cherry Grove Beach for a deal on the catch of the day, lots of good memories from the coast, still have an Uncle that lives between Cerro Gordo and Fair Bluff, david

terrifictimbersllc · November 28, 2013, 09:17:07 AM

Welcome to FF, dgore, & congratulations on your purchase. 8)

dgore2253 · December 03, 2013, 09:34:43 PM

Thanks everyone, for the warm welcome! Hopefully, my mill arrives tomorrow. Will post pics, when I get her set up! Thanks everyone! 8)

Sixacresand · December 03, 2013, 11:06:28 PM

Welcome to the Forum, Dgore. Congrats on your new mill.

MAI · December 06, 2013, 10:07:49 AM

Hi Dgore, Welcome to the Forum. Great people, great info and always willing to help. Congrats on the mill! Have FUN......

dgore2253 · December 09, 2013, 12:52:01 AM

Well, I got my mill on fri, after the delivery truck broke down on thurs. By the time I got it unpacked, the rain and cold weather arrived. I stayed out in the rain and got the track assembled, but the carriage is under the shed, awaiting assembly. Maybe a little nicer weather will come in for monday. I will try to get some pics up in a day or 2. Keep the faith, brothers!