Too narrow for a Woodmizer?

[danf26]

Hi all,

So Im milling up some logs from my woodlot soon, and Im planning on hauling the logs to a local's place, where he will use his Woodmizer there. The reason I'd be bringing the logs to him, rather than his mill to me, is because I dont have any good space on the property where he could set up. The best place I have is on my gravel driveway and is only slightly wider than 2 car widths. The way he put it when he saw the spot, there would be no way at all that that would be enough room. Especially since we wouldnt have a tractor or any equipment to help us move around the logs and cut timbers.

Here is a picture of the driveway, but at a different spot than where I am talking about. The area that Im talking about is wider than whats shown in this picture:
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Do any of you think it would be possible to mill in the described space with no heavy moving equipment and with around 30 logs? In that regard, in your judgement how many feet would be the absolute narrowest area possible?
Any tips or techniques that can allow for a mill to work effectively and efficiently in a small space?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[betterbuilt]

The way I do it is to put the logs up hill from the Mill with a chock in front of each one and remove the chock and gravity helps a little. Most of the woodmisers have a log lifting attachment or a ramp for the logs. Really its a Man power type operation. You'll need a few peveys and some time to get ready. A few good friends can overcome most of your problems. You can move logs if you really want to by hand with a cumberlong and some chains. Its really slow but it can be done. No matter how you look at it your gonna need to make a clearing on both sides of the road one side for the logs and the other for the Boards. If you weren't so far I'd offer to help.

I have a boat lift that I've been using for a winch and that thing is pretty awesome. I should post some pictures.

I usually load my trailer with the winch and then move them to the loading point and roll them off and then pevey them into position. All of this is gonna be hard work, but I'll say it again your gonna need some help or it's gonna seem impossible. If you have the time you can spend a few weeks getting ready.

 

[mikeb1079]

my guess is that the problem he sees with getting his sawmill in there is that there's not enough room to load logs on the side of the drive and he couldn't set up his mill perpendicular to the drive b/c there's not enough room to turn it around. looks like there's a clearing by the trailer? what about expanding that area?

 

[betterbuilt]

my guess is that the problem he sees with getting his sawmill in there is that there's not enough room to load logs on the side of the drive and he couldn't set up his mill perpendicular to the drive b/c there's not enough room to turn it around. looks like there's a clearing by the trailer? what about expanding that area?

I agree. I was trying to say anything is possible with a little forethought and planning.

 

[betterbuilt]

Hi all,

So Im milling up some logs from my woodlot soon, and Im planning on hauling the logs to a local's place, where he will use his Woodmizer there. The reason I'd be bringing the logs to him, rather than his mill to me, is because I dont have any good space on the property where he could set up. The best place I have is on my gravel driveway and is only slightly wider than 2 car widths. The way he put it when he saw the spot, there would be no way at all that that would be enough room. Especially since we wouldnt have a tractor or any equipment to help us move around the logs and cut timbers.

Here is a picture of the driveway, but at a different spot than where I am talking about. The area that Im talking about is wider than whats shown in this picture:
View attachment 180603

Do any of you think it would be possible to mill in the described space with no heavy moving equipment and with around 30 logs? In that regard, in your judgement how many feet would be the absolute narrowest area possible?
Any tips or techniques that can allow for a mill to work effectively and efficiently in a small space?

Thanks,
Dan

Just a note that might help. If you put all your issues in one thread it might help people to see the whole picture.