VT-Woodchuck
ArboristSite Operative
Hi All,
I’ve decided that the Woodbug is a little labor intensive and wasteful and am looking at bandsaw mills to cut smaller logs and cants from the WB. I have researched about a dozen makes and models and have a couple of questions for the brain trust. Now keep in mind that this is a hobby operation and money is of some concern.
Hud-son Oscar 18 is on the short list - $2600 and it’s close enough so that I can pick it up.
Ripsaw XL4 - $2800 + $245 shipping – appears to work for cants but the carriage appears flimsy.
Linn 190 carriage kit - $2900 + shipping – is it that much better?
Other thoughts? There is a lot of experience here and I appreciate your input.
I’ve decided that the Woodbug is a little labor intensive and wasteful and am looking at bandsaw mills to cut smaller logs and cants from the WB. I have researched about a dozen makes and models and have a couple of questions for the brain trust. Now keep in mind that this is a hobby operation and money is of some concern.
Hud-son Oscar 18 is on the short list - $2600 and it’s close enough so that I can pick it up.
Ripsaw XL4 - $2800 + $245 shipping – appears to work for cants but the carriage appears flimsy.
Linn 190 carriage kit - $2900 + shipping – is it that much better?
Other thoughts? There is a lot of experience here and I appreciate your input.