Originally Posted by
John TenEyck
The mill has been nearly trouble free. I have at least 200 hours run time on it now. I had to replace the centrifugal clutch at 50 hours because of my error, but WM'S covered it under warranty. The toeboard wore out, too, due to poor design and WM'S replaced that, too, with a new unit of better design. I've replaced the drive and idler belts a couple of times and a couple of guide bearings, but nothing else. The unit has always cut great and continues to. It's easy to operate alone, too. Oh yeah, the factory ramps to load logs onto the trailer are up to the task with logs weighing at least 2500 lbs, but the factory winch is not. I replaced the winch with a 3500 lb electric one and put it on a new post that I welded up.
I sell some lumber and slabs but it's still just a hobby. It's a great hobby mill, but I would want a larger mill with hydraulic loader and log turner if I wanted to make money with it. Mine has more than paid for itself, though, so I have no complaints.
John