mills peterson or lucas?

jacko

hi just looking to see if anyone as use a peterson or lusas mill . Thinking of but one down in warehouse to use up my logs that go though chipper. The sawmill variety not slabber.

Eric Frei

Which is that one down Mullumbimby sawmill, Petersen perhaps?

You want it portable to I take it.

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jacko

stan's down at mullumbimby is a peterson, he use sell them but as stopped. I want it to be manly base down in shed and to move on site when necessary

Eric Frei

Ask the manf of both to give you a couple of references and ring them ... like ring the owners of them and see what they say, ask what they think of other brands etc.

Which is more accurate and gives the better finish etc.

They should do that for you.

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kimtree

ive got a lucas 827 kolher 27hp motor good cheap mill but 100% manual operated [you have to push and pull]they also do a 3 phase mill head for static setups where there's power.Peterson also do a manually operated mill and some mills semi automatic but much more money
mostly we slab with our mill but it can cut up to 215mm x 215mm dimensioned timber

tlbsg

i own and operate a peterson wpf 10" cannot fault this unit but more expensive only get what you pay for

Hilly

There is also the "Ecosaw" that used to be the "Lewisaw" which was the first, or so I am led to believe, of the swingblade mills that had a fixed motor with only the blade rotating from vertical to horizontal.
The man to speak to is Arthur Dyason and they are located near Belingen in northern NSW.
I have no business association with Mr. Dyason other than I came across his product while researching mills for my own use.
Decisions, decisions. Lucas seem to be the cheapest mill by far at the moment but Peterson have some design advantages that will save you time and lots of walking.
Where did I leave me medication?
Oh, I forgot. Peterson have an agent up Qld. way who will be carrying spare parts and perhaps a new mill or 2 sometime in the near future.

Eric Frei

Here's a site you milling guys need to know of.

Mullumbimby Woodworks

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Hilly

The Peterson man in Australia is Jim Whitaker, phone no. is 07 41939249.
And no, I have no association with the gentleman, the info is from Peterson Sales in NZ.
Dennis.

arthur

Hilly

thanks for the mention.

The EcoSaw website is currently unavailable as it has been hacked again. The security of the hosting company has become very lax so we have now moved host and are currently rebuilding the site.

If you have any questions about our mills just email and I will do my best to help.

Apart from the swingers we have just release two bandsaws designed for use on Australian hardwoods. Pics and videos will be available soon.

We also have a range of accessories you can use on any manufactures mills. Bets to make like easier unless you like the grunt.


cheers

arthur

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arthur

The EcoSaw website is now back in working order.

Pictures Gallery still needs reloading and so do some of our products in our eShop. If you cant find what your looking for just email admin@ecosaw.com

thanks
arthur

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tyt

I've used both Peterson ASM and Lucas. Although Peterson is more money the fact that it is automatic means alot less work and much faster operation. I can cut about 7 or 8m3 of 100x100mm x 3.7m in 8 or so hours without too much sweat.