Wood Hick
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I am a long time log cutter/ tree dropper/ firewood man but have never thought about milling, until now. I need some advice. I've looked at all types of portable mills. Primarily I would be milling for my own use, and mobility of the unit is not a big deal. Here is what I have narrowed it down to:
a) rebuilding my old 084AV and buying an Alaskan Mill. Would have less than a grand in it, but I am concerned about how slow these work.
b) There are a few old stationary blade mills for sale around here. Belsaw,etc.
Probably need to put in under roof and power it. Three or four grand.
c) Buy a portable band mill. Medium capacity, Manual feed. Seven to ten grand.
My main ideas are hobby milling and sawing out everything for a new barn here at my place. What do you fellas suggest?
a) rebuilding my old 084AV and buying an Alaskan Mill. Would have less than a grand in it, but I am concerned about how slow these work.
b) There are a few old stationary blade mills for sale around here. Belsaw,etc.
Probably need to put in under roof and power it. Three or four grand.
c) Buy a portable band mill. Medium capacity, Manual feed. Seven to ten grand.
My main ideas are hobby milling and sawing out everything for a new barn here at my place. What do you fellas suggest?