dlabrie
ArboristSite Member
Hi all,
I have been following this site for a few years now and have learned quite a bit. I plan to retire soon and I've been looking for a "hobby / retirement- job". I have 12 acres here in central NH with quite a bit of mature pine and mixed hardwoods. I have a tractor, chain saw, and other tools to harvest the wood. First off, I plan to build a shed for the mill, then use lumber for projects around the homestead as well as sell some on Craig’s list. When I get confident, I might custom cut wood as well.
I have looked at all of the major brands and keep coming back to LumberMate LM29. I am looking at getting the 14hp (429cc) Kohler OHV recoil start gas engine and rail one extension. I would not be trailering it.
I have a couple of questions:
Do you think the Dura-Guide Ceramic Blade Guide Retrofit Kit is worth the $299 price tag?
Is auto lube necessary?
Does anyone know the oil drain plug size on this engine?
I would love to hear any pros, cons and opinions you may have on this mill.
Thanks,
David
I have been following this site for a few years now and have learned quite a bit. I plan to retire soon and I've been looking for a "hobby / retirement- job". I have 12 acres here in central NH with quite a bit of mature pine and mixed hardwoods. I have a tractor, chain saw, and other tools to harvest the wood. First off, I plan to build a shed for the mill, then use lumber for projects around the homestead as well as sell some on Craig’s list. When I get confident, I might custom cut wood as well.
I have looked at all of the major brands and keep coming back to LumberMate LM29. I am looking at getting the 14hp (429cc) Kohler OHV recoil start gas engine and rail one extension. I would not be trailering it.
I have a couple of questions:
Do you think the Dura-Guide Ceramic Blade Guide Retrofit Kit is worth the $299 price tag?
Is auto lube necessary?
Does anyone know the oil drain plug size on this engine?
I would love to hear any pros, cons and opinions you may have on this mill.
Thanks,
David