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New here, about to buy my first mill

Started by Permaculturist, March 30, 2014, 07:04:02 PM

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Permaculturist

Hi everyone,

I've been lurking here for years, but now I'm finally about to pull the trigger on a new mill, so it's time to finally register I guess.  We live in rural New Brunswick where we are building a Permaculture based homestead.  We have plenty of red maple, tamarack, birch, spruce, pine, fir and poplar on our land to keep a sawmill well fed.

The mill at the top of my list so far is the Norwood LM29.  I have pole barns, equipment sheds, greenhouses, sheds... the list goes, there's lots of buildings that need building around here.  I plan to work my way up in difficulty until I get good enough to build our new house.

Anyway.. that's all for now.  Just thought I'd drop an intro in here.  See y'all around!

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customsawyer

Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have plenty of plans for the lumber.
Two LT70s, Nyle L200 kiln, 4 head Pinheiro planer, 30" double surface Cantek planer, Lucas dedicated slabber, Slabmizer, and enough rolling stock and chainsaws to keep it all running.
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fishpharmer

Built my own band mill with the help of Forestry Forum. 
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WoodmizerLT-40 Super Hydraulic
Deere 5065E mfwd w/553 loader

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drobertson

Howdy, and good pic on the mill, you will be in the dust pretty quick from here,  real happy for you!
david
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

thecfarm

Permaculturist,welcome to the forum. That mill will do just fine. I see you have a tractor? Will also need a cant dog or a peavey to turn the logs. Check out Logrite on the left. They sell a very nice tool.
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

Chuck White

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, Permaculturist

Congratulations on jumping onto a mill, you'll be in the dust soon!
~Chuck~  Cooks Cat Claw sharpener and single tooth setter.  2018 Chevy Silverado and 2021 Subaru Ascent.
With basic mechanical skills and the ability to read you can maintain a Woodmizer  LT40!

SawyerBrown

Welcome, Permaculturist!  Thanks for joining us.
Pete Brown, Saw It There LLC.  Wood-mizer LT35HDG25, Farmall 'M', 16' trailer.  Custom sawing only (at this time).  Long-time woodworker ... short-time sawyer!

kczbest

Welcome Permaculturist, and happy sawing!
Hail State!
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Magicman

Hello Permaculturist, and Welcome to the Forestry Forum.   8)
Knothole Sawmill, LLC     '98 Wood-Mizer LT40SuperHydraulic   WM Million BF Club Member   WM Pro Sawyer Network

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dboyt

Permaculturist, welcome to the forum.  You'll be well pleased with the LM29, especially if you go with the big engine option.  Lots of them out there, and Norwood is a great company to work with.  Better add a chain saw to your list.  We built our passive solar home in Missouri out of logs we milled from our property (over 30 years ago), and it was a great experience.  Sounds like you have a lot of milling ahead of you.  Keep us updated on your progress.
Norwood MX34 Pro portable sawmill, 8N Ford, Lewis Winch

schakey

 smiley_wavy
Welcome Permacultruist and we are real happy that you joined us. As you know there is a lot of great people with great advice on this forum.
You are where we want to be when I retire. Our homestead will be in West Vigirina on top of a nice hill with great views. Please keep us posted on the mill(when you get it) and the progress of your homesteading. Oh yes, we love pictures!
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