"I wonder if I could fine somebody local that would have a small bandmill, that they use for personal use. I'd like to bring some chunks over, and give it a...
Hello, I just joined this group when I started to look for a small portable mill. Basically, I am looking for a manual bandsaw mill for personal use. I have...
I don't find that link at the forestry Forum, but sure would like to. U sure it's out there? ... From: likespasta [mailto:likespasta@...] Sent: Friday,...
I too am looking for a mill and after much looking, I think I'm going to go with the SMG Champion c/w 20hp and 24' track. From what I've read and pics I've...
On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:52:55 -0400, Tony F e r g u s o n (bandsaw) ... Looks pretty much like a Lumbermate, give or take a few things. What's the price like?? ...
Their prices seem a bit better than others I've looked at with comparable engines and track lengths. They have their prices (in Canadian Dollars) are listed on...
On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 16:03:26 -0400, Tony F e r g u s o n (bandsaw) ... I agree, I think for a little more money a Lumbermate would be the ticket. Got mine a...
I have an SMG 13 horse model that I bought last year without the track. I am very happy with the mill, but do recommend the factory track if you can get it....
... When I bought a year ago, the 13 horse version was USD2995 vs 4250 for a 13 horse lumbermate. Also, Buffalo is twice as far as Quebec City from my home in...
Oh, I wasn't complaining about their saw, just that they need to hire someone to do a good job on their web site like other mill manufacturer's have. I'm...
Too bad you didn't live closer to Ottawa, Ontario: I could have my students make the required track for you and log dogs and toe board. We are always looking...
do a google search on dollar conversions and I'm sure something will come up that allows you to put in one type of currency and it will spit out another... ...
... Umm, that's one of the issues. There isn't a USA dealer. That price is FOB Quebec City. (Literally, they used a chain hoist to put it on my pickup truck ...
One thing about Norwood, they are from the "english" speaking part of Canada, and when you call "at there expense" they are always willing to help! They have a...
that's a good point, Robert. However, for me, I can handle the poor spoken English that I have to deal with. And any really big issues, my wife can speak to...
I have a Husky 394 and a 24" Alaskan. Most of the logs we mill are 20" diameter and less so the 24" mill is adequate. I'm currently running .375 pitch chain...
Hello ya'll, I have been watching for a little bit and really enjoy listening to what people have to say. There really is a lot to milling up your own lumber....
"The price of lumber is so high these days, I don't want to waste one bit of it." Keep in mind, if you don't, "want to waste one bit of it", you better be...
Folks, I have a question that I would like to pose to the group, but I fear that it may start a riot. I have been researching portable bandmills for a while,...
I saw that Woodmizer in Richmond a few months back it was the most impressive mill I saw there! Frank in VA. ... -- "Flexible people never get bent out of...