Hello everyone, Although I'm not very active in the group anymore I still come by periodically to browse a few messages and check group status. Rick, if you're...
Wow, there's some nifty looking rigs in the pictures area. The simplicity of some of the designs for home-made mills is what impresses me most. It's so easy...
it is important that i schedule a trip to TX to see the logmaster guys at nocogdoches, does anyone have one of see one in action? it is the biggest we are...
Mike, I agree with simple is better, less complicated, also there is a line that must be walked between jury rig and over kill, montary wise, as a lot can be...
... Mike, It's good to hear from you. I has been a pleasure mantaining the group with you. These folks are very easy to to keep on track and very little ever...
I am planning to build a poll barn using my own trees for the polls and main timbers. Does anyone know of information on the strengths of different trees...
Check out the following book: Title: How to Build Small Barns and Outbuildings Author: Monte Burch Publisher: Storey Books Year: 1992 ISBN (this is a...
I am gonna purchase a new milling saw real soon I hope and would like some input on the 660 and the 395. The husky has a 2 yr warranty and the 660 only has a...
As you know, the more horsepower, the better. So, I opted to go with the Stihl, because I then sent it to a guy in Washington...I think his company is called...
I have a Stihl 066 redeye, and it's a hotrod! I bought it used, and have no idea if it got the hot rod package, but it feels like it. It starts up every time,...
we use old motor oil, its thin its free, 5 saws and never a problem. if you all winge abouts what the best saw, then buy several brands and try em all out for...
I have a Stihl 066 and a Husky 394. Both were used when I bought them over eBay. Both saws perform the same when milling. The only complaint I have with my...
I bought a Sperber mill 14 yrs ago and against their recommendation bought an 066 to operate it. Sperber sent me a bar and rip chains to fit and I started...
I own both an 066 and 3120. I use the 3120 on the mill now, but the 066 prior. I love the power of the 3120, but that %$*# outboard clutch is a total PITA....
hello, im new to the group, I need advice on the sawmill im building.I am building an electric chainsawmill, I will post some pics later. to simplify my...
I dont know if its true or not but ive heard that the hp of an electric motor is equal to double of that in a gasoline, in other words a 4hp electric would be...
... consider is the very low maintenance of an electric motor as compared to gas or diesel, no fumes, much less noise and ive read that chains stay sharp...
All this talk of electric saws . I have been considering for awhile. Now my .084 is like my woman, I have had them both forever, you are welcome to look , but...
Electric motors have better efficiency than gas and are also quieter. Not sure about AC machines but DC motors develop more power under load and if the load...
I just spent a little time searching the archives and reading comments made by ripsaw users. Looks like there was quite a few users a few years back but not...
Ttoberer (Tim) sent a reply to my email address with the answer to my question, but because I think everybody else should give him their ideas/feedback, I am...
hello, this is an interesting point, one I wouldnt have thought of, thank you,im going to investigate further. I would try a treadmill motor on a small band...
hello, it seems im having trouble posting my messages, here goes again. there is a website with aftermarket motors for golf carts and hunting buggys called...
Yup, those D&D motors are DC and look really sweet! http://www.ddmotorsystems.com/index.htm Plus, because they are 36 volts, you can power your mill off three...
The D&D website lists the "Controllers for Series Vehicles", i.e. the 3 automobile 12 v. batteries are connected in series, to yield 36 volts, as having only a...
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