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Big Portable Job

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 10:36:59 AM
Written by boonesyard
Views: 144
Hi All, it's been awhile.

Been a little crazy, retired my municipal construction company last year, still dealing with that. Found out it's easier starting a company (22 yrs ago) than it is shutting one down. Very excited about being able to spend my time with the sawmill and our wood products business. Although, after a year away from full-time work I have no idea how I had time to do it all.Read More

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Sun Lotion

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 07:49:32 AM
Written by Rhodemont
Views: 136
I have been putting Sport 50+ lotion on my face and arms in the morning before going out. Without a dust collection system I do get sawdust on me if the wind is in my face. A thankful breeze kicked up yesterday but unfortunately in my face. The lotion sure is not like ATV. The dust stuck to my face...

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Kasco Sawmill 2 B 12 volt motors

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 05:53:25 PM
Written by Boone
Views: 259
Hello, i am a new member and I want to say thanks for letting me join. I having been sawing for a few years now. I just bought a Kasco 2B sawmill and was wondering if anyone has a picture or information on the 12 volt motors that run the up and down and feed. I would like to get some repair parts on...

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Fun project splitting a square beam diagonally

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
June 18, 2025, 07:35:25 PM
Written by scsmith42
Views: 576
A good friend of mine named Doug called a couple of days ago and asked if I could clean up some reclaimed southern yellow pine beams that he wanted to use in a home remodeling project. He showed up this morning with several beams on his trailer; most measured in the 8" x 12" x 10' range with old paint on the outside.Read More

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Newbie introduction

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
June 17, 2025, 10:08:13 PM
Written by IowaDave
Views: 1203
Hi All!

IowaDave here... Dave... in Iowa...

I'm a total newbie to sawmills and milling... I kinda 'fell into' this situation as a result of helping a friend rehab an old house... he's a fine hand-chisel/plane type fancy woodworker. If it needs to be precisely fit, finished, and beautiful, he's the guy.Read More

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