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    I think the X5 came with a 1.5hp motor, which was...

    I think the X5 came with a 1.5hp motor, which was why I was thinking it might do a little better. I don't plan on resawing massive amounts of lumber, but I like my equipment to do what I want it to...
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    Prices seem a bit crazy for woodworking equipment...

    Prices seem a bit crazy for woodworking equipment in MD right now. That X5 was the cheapest decent 14" I have seen. Lots of delta 14" bandsaws going for $650+. In either case the X5 already sold, was...
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    Delta X5 Bandsaw throughts?

    There is a X5 available locally for about $400. I don't really know a lot about it yet, but am thinking about checking it out this afternoon. Comes with the basic fence and has the riser block...
  4. Hehe yea that would be a bit of a drive! I may...

    Hehe yea that would be a bit of a drive!

    I may end up just trying to split the longer sections and get them into a more manageable size if I cannot find someone local. I have a pretty heafty doall...
  5. Thanks for all the tips! I am definitely looking...

    Thanks for all the tips! I am definitely looking for a "share" situation if I can, osage is fairly rare around here from what I understand, so was hoping there might be some interest. I understand...
  6. Looking for sawmill in my area to cut some osage

    HI there, I have an osage orange tree im taking down and would love to get some of the straight sections, (3 logs about 16"-18" dia 9 feet long) milled into some lumber. What are the best options for...
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    Elderly is always 30 years older then me!

    Elderly is always 30 years older then me!
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    Hah thanks for the laugh xD I can get douglas...

    Hah thanks for the laugh xD

    I can get douglas fir 2x10x12 and cut them down to 2x8x12. Oh yea thats the other thing, to tie into the existing house I have to use 2x8.
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    What is white fir?

    Hi all, I am putting in an addition that required 12' span joists. I was looking in one of the lumber yards the other day and they were pushing "white fir" lumber for the joists. Is this just...
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    Its the love of a finely crafted piece I strive...

    Its the love of a finely crafted piece I strive for. A machine is just another tool in the bucket, while automated to some extent, it still required the input of a skilled machinist and woodworker to...
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    Just had a chance to snap a few pics. I also did...

    Just had a chance to snap a few pics. I also did a little trig and came up with 49 feet for the overall height of the tree. So not quite as tall as I thought. The main trunk is about 21 feet in...
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    Hey thanks for the great info! The tree is every...

    Hey thanks for the great info! The tree is every bit as big as I said. Will try and get some pics up. I like to make long and recurve bows when I get the chance, but like some have mentioned it would...
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    Osage Orange trees

    Hi all, long time lurker but have not really posted before.

    Anyhow I live in Maryland and have have an osage orange tree thats about 60-80 feet tall. The main trunk is about 20-25" diameter and...
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