Visual appeal is a big factor including the actual grain pattern. Maple is a great hardwood with a pretty smooth surface (ideal for paint or stain). Red Oak has the deep grain and natural reddish color. I like knotty pine with a thick clear coat (pine may seep sap depending on the application). A huge factor is ensuring that it is very dry, probably less than 9% moisture so that it doesn't distort in a low humidity setting. I want to build a solar kiln but currently I only air-dry my lumber. I primarily only mill trees that I have on my property thankfully I have a very diverse forest from sassafras, elm, ash, sweet gum, various maples, oak, pine, and more!
I bought one of these. My only complaint is that I wish it had 1/8" lift increments rather than (or in addition to) 1/4" lift increments. My old Logosol M8 could do either 1/4" or 1/8" lift increments.
@@massmanuteMaybe the physically smaller 1/8 teeth on the lift wouldn't support the increased weight capacity of the F2+ or maybe a cost saving measure.
If I could ask, what did you pay for the used mill and saw? I have a Logosol and a 661, thinking of selling them. I know what I paid but was interested in the used market prices. Thanks for your information.
@@gregorymackinnon7537 I had been looking on Facebook marketplace for a while and most used F2 mills were listed close to new prices. I was able to find mine for just under $1,300. (No saw)
