Mahoe Minimax Quick Tutorial - Milling Huge Pine Beams 

Glad you enjoying it!

Thanks!

Yes its really easy on the operator and efficient with my time. Thats my dad.

Not usually, I run water on the blade which keeps it cool. It can overheat possibly if you get pinched bad.

I can cut 8x12s, 8 inches on the horizontal blade and 12 deep on the vertical.

Not really, I have thought about making a pellet maker before. Would be a good use for it.

Total is 7m long, so about 23 ft.

Yeah, I dont mind the dial being only 4 inches per rotation, I think it has to do with the gearing, runs with sprockets and heavy chain. Kerf is .322 inches I believe, I forget the exact number on the teeth. I tried narrower teeth once but the blade ends up getting hot and cutting really bad.

I think it's better this way; if they made the dial register twice as much distance, you'd either have to make it physically bigger, or you'd lose some of your precision...

Good question and information. How often do you change out blades? @@Tasarran

I haven't needed any repairs so far, but yes I talk to them lots and there's no problem getting parts or support. I saw a mill they were doing a repair on, installing a new sawdust chute after 6000 hours. The drive train was still in really great condition.

That's great to hear! 6000 hours, wow! What a testament of the build quality of Mahoe mills! Hope one day to purchase one. Do you think it is worth paying extra for the Supermill, with hydraulics, compared to the Minimax? Not much horsepower increase and seems the hydraulics are minimal, though helpful. @@SharpeTimber

My new LT 40 has broken down 4 times in 68 hours . Last time 4 weeks waiting for parts. I’ve ordered a super mill now.

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Exactly. I also wonder what the list price is on those.

Yes it is more work to unload the mill. This is my sister helping me out. She's a very good worker👍