79.7

Mt406 · June 15, 2016, 06:36:10 PM

79 .7 hrs is how long it took me to saw in to one of the stops.
actually it was the log clamp I had to clamp high because of wane.
it had started to rain and I was in a hurry trying to finish the log.
I think there's a saying that says haste makes waste.
that makes a sound that I won't soon forget.

Is there a record out there for the most hours or less hours before doing that.

bkaimwood · June 15, 2016, 06:46:27 PM

I don't know. But in 220 hours, the only thing I've done is skim the top of the clamp, first day I had it!!! Kept cutting, just a slightly wavy board...I attribute this success to........LUCK!!!

WV Sawmiller · June 15, 2016, 10:41:30 PM

I didn't check the meter but I am sure I did not wait that long.

YellowHammer · June 15, 2016, 10:52:16 PM

I know I hit mine the first day. I was showing off a little and said "watch this" and jacked the speed pot way up, the dull band started dipping, and before I knew it, sparks were flying.
No big deal, a little spritz of paint, a new band, and on I went.

thechknhwk · June 15, 2016, 10:52:55 PM

400hrs on my LT35 and 200hrs on this LT40 and I haven't sawed into the backstop or clamp yet :D I really shouldn't open my fat mouth. I have skimmed the top of a backstop however.

hbeane · June 16, 2016, 11:57:12 PM

I just got my lt15 a few months ago and I remember thinking "I will never hit a clamp, I would have to have my head shoved somewhere to do that. Well day 2 of milling I was eating my own words. Day 2 and I was one blade down already.. The way I looked at it was I got it out of the way early..

5quarter · June 17, 2016, 01:31:12 AM

I'm on my 3rd back stop... :-\ >:(

red · June 17, 2016, 05:11:52 AM

Some are definitely more magnetic than others .

petefrom bearswamp · June 17, 2016, 08:13:27 AM

It has been a while, but My stops and clamp have some marks on them.

Kbeitz · June 17, 2016, 09:26:19 PM

My saw stop gardian... If a stop is to high this bar stops the carriage.

ncsawyer · June 17, 2016, 09:31:05 PM

I haven't done it yet, on either of my mills, but I know its just a matter of time. I've see my dad do it numerous times! So I know exactly how its done! ;D