Can't stand the wait

tmbrcruiser · May 22, 2016, 08:54:49 PM

I order a Baker mill back in mid March, the wait is worst than waiting on Christmas morning when I was 4 or 5 years old. When I ordered they said, it would be about 3 months they just didn't tell me the waiting would be so hard. Lots to do getting ready. I ordered ducts for sawdust removal today, boy was that a ton of fun to figure out. Well just wanted to share my misery thanks for listening.

derhntr · May 22, 2016, 09:19:38 PM

Been there. Think I waited 3-4 months for my mill in 06

ladylake · May 23, 2016, 05:23:49 PM

Which Baker mill are yiou getting, gas or diesel. Congrads. Steve

tmbrcruiser · May 24, 2016, 07:51:24 AM

I jumped off the cliff and bought a 3650E and edger. I am still working but getting close to retirement so it may be a bit of an over build for now. But when I retire I want some production without spending every hour in the mill. Would like to divide my time between the mill and a shop to produce flooring. I'm following a well thought out plan :-\ "build it and they will come", at least that's what I'm telling my wife. Time will tell!

Solomon · May 24, 2016, 08:44:14 AM

I had to wait 16 weeks to get my LM4, I was climbing the walls by the time it finally arrived.
It was well worth the wait. 8)

Dad2FourWI · May 24, 2016, 10:36:04 AM

Congrats on the mill!!

Yeah, the wait stinks... when my wife finally convinced me to upgrade (due to blowing out my back) we had to wait until a used mill, that fit our requirements, found its way to our WM rep. Boy was I happy when that call came in!! (and a bit frightened too!

! )

We all all waiting on pictures of the happy arrival!

Cheers!
-Dad2FourWI

tmbrcruiser · July 20, 2016, 09:36:23 PM

Got the email today, my mill and edger is ready and waiting!

8) Not sure how long before it will be shipped but won't be long I hope.

Magicman · July 20, 2016, 09:58:19 PM

Thanks for sharing the good news. We rejoice with you. 8)

4x4American · July 20, 2016, 11:19:59 PM

8) 8) 8)

Now do they come and install it?

tmbrcruiser · July 22, 2016, 08:35:15 AM

No, it's a do it yourself kind of thing. Hopefully I will be able to get any advise I need from Baker.

tmbrcruiser · July 28, 2016, 09:33:41 PM

The wait is over, have been busy the last two days get equipment into the building. I think two weeks and I will have dust flying. Mill came in late Tuesday evening, it was dark by the time we set the mill on the ground.

Chuck White · July 28, 2016, 09:38:05 PM

Now that's quite the mill, congratulations!

thecfarm · July 28, 2016, 09:42:33 PM

Sorry,but I have to say just about the same thing. That is quite the mill.

redbeard · July 28, 2016, 10:03:19 PM

Excellent! Going to be a great production operation.

larrydown60 · July 28, 2016, 11:29:39 PM

Wow I guess it was worth the wait very impressive set up

ozarkgem · July 29, 2016, 05:43:31 AM

Very nice setup. I think Baker Mill's are a very well built mill. Looks like the log pile needs attention . More pics.

scully · July 29, 2016, 11:04:54 AM

Wow ! what a chunk of iron ! They aint shy about using real steal to build em ! I like it !

wesdor · July 29, 2016, 11:29:38 AM

Fine looking mill and equally fine home for it. Thanks for keeping us posted

Bruno of NH · July 29, 2016, 11:34:27 AM

That's a great looking set up for sure :)

ozarkgem · July 29, 2016, 06:38:29 PM

How many HP on the motor? What width bands will you run?

SCSawyer · July 29, 2016, 06:38:40 PM

Sawdust 🙌 sawdust🙌 !!!!!!

Quebecnewf · July 29, 2016, 06:50:11 PM

Now that is a serious mill for your first mill. Give us more details and pics as you go ahead. I have a Enercraft mill. They were bought out by Baker . My mill is not near as tricked out as yours but I would love to spend a day making that machine go.

Keep us posted

Quebecnewf

bkaimwood · July 29, 2016, 07:11:48 PM

WOW!!! I admired the severe duty construction of that beast for quite a while before checking it out on their site. That, my friend, is a serious piece of machinery!!! I would love to be there to see er saw for a few hours, but would settle for a video! That thing deserves a video. Please, please, please??!!

tmbrcruiser · July 29, 2016, 09:25:46 PM

Thank you to everyone, this is a dream come true for sure. Have to credit to my wife for letting me live my dream. I looked at a lot of mills before I settled on the Baker and I don't think I will be sorry. The mill is a 50hp 480/3ph and will run 1.5" bands. Within the past 7 or 8 months I have stocked a mixed bag of logs, walnut, cherry, ash, birch, elm, sassafras, bald cypress, red and white cedar almost 100,000 MBF total. Want to take the logs from stump to the carpenter. I will keep everyone posted as the mill nears first dust.