Stu,

   Attempting to send you E mail from AOL but they get returned. I bet your SPAM
filter is preventing my reply.

I tried again from work, waiting on a return.

albert.ursich2@...

PS:  My XL4 is still in the box....   Been busy.  I am looking at an 48 inch
Alaskan mill to quarter the big stuff.

AL

Hi Folks,
I'm new to the board and hoping to get some advice.  I've been
looking at the less expensive manual bandmills like the XL4, Hud-son
Oscar 18/28, and the Woodmizer LT-15 (well, kind of less
expensive).  So, I'm eager to hear anyone's experience about the XL4
on here.  Particularly how does it do with hardwoods (oak, hickory,
walnut), any problems with wane/drift, engine recommendations (nice
feature to be able to choose among different engines - plus for
XL4), assembly, etc.  My use is weekend/hobby, not make a living at
it.  Basically anything from your experience or in your decision
process that might be of help to me.
Thanks!
Stu

At  6/23/2003 09:50 AM, Deb wrote:
>This meesage is from Charles, a Ripsaw owner and does not reflect any
>opinions of Better Built owners nor employees.
>
Also, I'm going to attach to the "bottom" of the guide beams, the V- rail
for the Granberg Minimill.  The V-rail will be attached to both edges of
the bottom of the guide beam.  The ripsaw will be used to remove the first
slab from a log, then the guide beam will be flipped over and the minimill
will be used to slab both sides of the log, so it will be narrow enough
(14") to accommodate the ripsaw.

What a fine idea! I'd guess you could just screw the mini-mill "V" to the
edges. Just sitting here thinking about it you would have to have the guide
bar together all the time... maybe not... have to take a look.
Thanks for passing this along Deb!



Rob
becidaa@...
Northern Minnesota, USA

This meesage is from Charles, a Ripsaw owner and does not reflect any
opinions of Better Built owners nor employees.

Dear Ripsaw:
I purchased a ripsaw along with 6 guide beam sections because I plan
to mill
beams 30-feet long.  Assembling and disassembling this many guide
beams is a
real chore, so I'm going to permanently assemble them in either 2s or
3s.
It would be easier if I could get guide beams manufactured to
standard log
lengths (8, 12, and 16 feet) but I think I'll get by with
industrial-strength glue.  Anyway, in order to transport beams this
long, I
needed a case that would prevent their bending during transport.  I
tried
and failed a couple of times to make a box that would mount in the
bed of a
trailer, but in the end I settled on PVC water pipe.  6-inch 100-psi
PVC
water pipe has an inside diameter of 6.35" while the hypotenuse of
the guide
beam is 6.32".  This makes for a perfect fit and the assembled guide
beam
cannot rattle around inside the water pipe.  The pipe comes in 20-
foot
lengths which will easily accommodate 3 guide beams (5.25' x 3 =
15.75').

Also, I'm going to attach to the "bottom" of the guide beams, the V-
rail for
the Granberg Minimill.  The V-rail will be attached to both edges of
the
bottom of the guide beam.  The ripsaw will be used to remove the
first slab
from a log, then the guide beam will be flipped over and the minimill
will
be used to slab both sides of the log, so it will be narrow enough
(14") to
accommodate the ripsaw.

Hello and Welcome to the new members!

I hope everyone is having a great summer!

Is anybody out there working on a special milling project? I recently
sold a Ripsaw to "Rocking the Boat" which is a nonprofit
organization located in the Bronx. They teach highschool age kids to
build wooden boats. They will soon be milling their own lumber as
well. I'm hoping they will send me photos to post on our website.

I'd love to hear from anyone about their summer project.

Take care and Happy Milling

I now have 3 piles of FREE logs in my backyard.

   I am watching the video from ripsaw that Debbie sent me. She is the
greatest, and in the video too. My mill is 2 or 3 weeks away. They
show you how to cut the logs with the different bandsaw mills they
sell.  I made the best choice in size with the XL4. Just big enough
for ME. The tracks just sit on the ground, not too portable...
BUT...  If portability is important to you as it is to me.... this
idea struck me.
   Today I was behind a BOAT TRAILER.... going to Fort Dix for my
grocery run (retired Navy).   The Idea hit me...  The only
difference "to ME" between the 8 thousand dollar Woodmizer LT-15 and
this 3 thousand dollar XL4, is the trailer package.  You get to the
wood project and the fancy Woodmizer wheels come off. The LT-15 frame
just sits on the ground.    Hey... the right shaped light duty "USED"
boat trailer, mount my rails on it and I now have a portable XL4. I
am sure this is not new to XL4 users, but it maked a better package
for me. Get to the location... get out my "SHOVEL", dig a hole in
front of the wheels. Move the trailer forward into the wheel holes...
and boom... frame on the ground.. make lumber...  What a novel
concept.  Now when I am done... Jack it up and pull it out of the
holes and move it into the garage... or another State. Cool.
Granted the wheel locations will effect the log loading,  That could
be worked out, or by removing the wheel from one side.  A locking
system to hold the cutting head secure while transporting will need
to be made.
   I have nothing against Woodmizer.  A great product.  Now when I out
grow this unit in a few years, I will buy a 25 thousand dollar full
hydraulic model. In my dreams...

   OK..  so I am excited about this new project..  a break from the
day job at Sony fixing electronics.

At 10:20 PM 04/17/2002 -0000, you wrote:
Hi Al,
The free wood sounds good!
I have a regular Ripsaw, at times I wish I had gotten the carriage with it
but it works well for me.
The laser engraver sounds like a fine toy, have fun!

Rob
becidaa@...
Northern Minnesota

>Hello,
>
>  I am Al, a future owner of a XL4.  I am located north of
>Philadelphia.  Got a wood bonus today, two piles of Oak, Black Birch,
>Maple, and Ash. The apartment complex next door was taking down 17
>trees, I asked, and they just dropped it over the fence for me.  A
>great way to start using the XL4 when it gets here.
>  The Digital Woodshop comes from a laser engraver I bought on eBay.
>When I get it working, I will make tourist junk to sell in the
>Pocono's north of me. You can burn names, pictures, and logo's into
>wood, plastic, glass with a computer and laser engraver.
>
>  Any XL4 users want to share tips?  I ordered the Honda motor.
>

Hello,

   I am Al, a future owner of a XL4.  I am located north of
Philadelphia.  Got a wood bonus today, two piles of Oak, Black Birch,
Maple, and Ash. The apartment complex next door was taking down 17
trees, I asked, and they just dropped it over the fence for me.  A
great way to start using the XL4 when it gets here.
   The Digital Woodshop comes from a laser engraver I bought on eBay.
When I get it working, I will make tourist junk to sell in the
Pocono's north of me. You can burn names, pictures, and logo's into
wood, plastic, glass with a computer and laser engraver.

   Any XL4 users want to share tips?  I ordered the Honda motor.

I have a RIP/SAW and live about 20 miles west of Jackson Mi and will be sawing
when the weather warms up. If you are interested let me
know.<br><br>grampt1@yahoo

are there any ripsaw owners in southern or central california.  and any feed
back on cutting red and white oak would be nice.

I am looking for a ripsaw owner near grand rapids muskegon area in lower mich i
want to see a saw work so i can decide to buy or not. Thanks leave phone #

send me an email at ripsawdeb@... and I'll get those names to you ASAP

I'd like to see a RipSaw in action, if anyone nearby owns one.

Hello again,<br>I wrote back on your AOL e-mail account.<br>Jayme

Sorry I missed you too Jayme! You must have been
here on a Friday or maybe a Wednesday. Fridays the
office closes at noon and I have taken a couple of
Wednesday afternoons off to build a brick wall! Maybe one
day I'll mill some wood and build a fence.<br><br>You
picked a great time to visit here. The colors have been
spectatular and we've had a very warm and dry fall. Overall
this year has been the best weather I can
remember.<br><br>You must have talked to Frank when you were here. He
is my father. He invented/designed all of the
products we manufacture. I'm sure he was thrilled to show
off his goods.<br><br>I can't believe you were in N.
Reading. That's just down the street! If you come back be
sure and let me know ahead of time. I'm glad you had a
nice trip, but you couldn't have driven in Boston if
you think the drivers here are patient.<br><br>Take
care!<br><br>Deb<br>PS...Are you working on any milling projects? I need some
new photos ;-)

I guess you decided to leave work early that day!
:-)<br>I was attending class in N. Reading and I stopped
by to tell you thanks for the saw blades, but you
were no where to be found!<br>I did talk to a nice
gent there! He showed me the new saw you have on the
market. I need one!<br>This was my first visit to New
England and I have to tell you, the people are
wonderful!! I expected everyone to be grouchy like Dallas!
But no, they are very friendly and helpful(and
patient with hayseed Kansas drivers!!). I hope I get to
come back up there soon!!!<br>Later...<br>Jayme

george sindik<br><br>new orleans, la. 70126<br>ph; 504 2431488 or
504527464<br>email  gsindi@...<br><br>looking for sawyer for my pines

Hello Bruce!<br>Congrats on the new RipSaw. I
have had one for several years, and I'm pretty happy
with it.<br>You probably have a great selection of
logs in the UP. I wanted to let you know if you have
any questions, I would be glad to help if I
can.<br>Enjoy!!<br>Jayme

Hello RipSawyers,<br><br>This is just a note of
introduction. RipSawDeb told me about this group and<br>
encouraged me to join in. <br><br>My name is Bruce Gregory.
I live in Emmet County, Michigan. This is at<br>the
upper tip of the Lower Penninsula.<br><br>I just took
delivery of my RipSaw on Tuesday. I hope to get it set up
and<br>be cutting this weekend. My main reason for using
the saw is for<br>construction materials for barn,
sheds, fencing, etc. May also get into milling
material<br>for woodworking projects....we'll just have to
see.<br><br>Have a great week,<br><br>Bruce

Better Built will be closed from June 29th - July 9th. <br>This is it folks. My
one week vacation for the year!

Package of 12 blades - $172... plus $10.75 shipping (Cont. US) Save
$24!<br><br>httpwww.ripsaw.com

I have added two photos of the Browns milling in Brazil to the photo page. I
will be adding more as soon as I find a spare moment! I hope you enjoy the
photos!<br><br>Deb

Hi Deb,<br>Thanks for the blades, I feel like
getting the mill fired up now! I promise to send some
photos when I do. Are you going to transfer the pic's of
the guys doing the work in south America? That was
cool!<br>Thanks Again!<br>Jayme

Hi,<br>I have owned the RipSaw mill for about 5
years.<br>The mill can wander, but it means that you are
pushing it too hard or the blade is dull. Sometimes when
cutting through a hard knot it will wander a little (go
slow if you know where the knot is). Mine has a stihl
039 engine. It provides all the power the bandsaw can
handle.<br>Jayme..

have any of you had a problem with boars not being straight?...have boards done
any bowing?...I'm debating whether to buy one....rjw

You are very welcome maam!<br>Jayme

Hi Deb, read your e-mail & came to see what's up.
I am interested in an on-line blade sale!<br>I'm
member # 3 I guess, the story of my life almost a day
late and a dollar short...<br>On the bright side it
didn't rain today so I have nothing to complain
about.<br>Well anyway, my part of northern Minnesota has shown
up to this latest fine idea of your's
Debbie.<br>Later all & happy milling.<br>Rob

Okay Jayme,<br><br>Free blades it is. Now that
you mention it I should have put that in my email to
everyone. It may have gotten better
results!<br><br>Speaking of blades... We will be running an online special
on 12 packs of blades for $172, which saves you $20.
We have also added the Peavey to our product line
and a paperback book from Fine Homebuilding on Wood
and How to Dry it.<br><br>Thanks again for being
number one!<br><br>Thank you for joining!

Hi Deb!<br>Hey do I win some bandsaw blades for being the first to join? ;-)

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