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New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« on: October 05, 2019, 01:18:23 pm »
The Lone Star Steam Sawmill was Founded in 2019 in Plano, Texas.

TXLABMAN is the Founder and Sole Shareholder. Teddy Roosevelt is the General Manager. There are currently three employees: a Boilerman and two Millrights. The Boilerman and two Millrights are from the Peacock Island Workshop.

This is a two line Sawmill consisting of a Saw Timber (Large Log) Line and a Chip & Saw (Small Log) Line. The mill will produce 60 mmbf of dimensional lumber on a 40 hour shift.

The Saw Timber Line’s Primary Breakdown Saw is a Doll 699 Vertical Saw.  This Doll 699 Vertical Saw is featured on page 104 of Morton A. Hirschberg’s book, “Steam Toys, A Symphony in Motion” and was acquired at the Pook & Pook Antique Toy Auction of Mr. Hirschberg’s personal collection in December 2018.

The Chip & Saw Line’s Primary Breakdown Line is a Doll 682 Vertical Saw.  The Doll 682 Vertical Saw was also acquired at the Pook & Pook Antique Toy Auction of Mr. Hirschberg’s personal collection in December 2018.

The Steam Power Plant for the Lone Star Steam Sawmill is a Doll 365/1. The Doll 365/1 Steam Engine was acquired from ScottLand Steam in 2018.


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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2019, 02:01:42 pm »
Wow! That is NICE! Great video!

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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2019, 02:35:14 pm »
That's a great display setup - having two saws in action really makes it work well.
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2019, 07:20:08 pm »
I really enjoyed that Charlie....VERY well done Sir !
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2019, 07:30:41 pm »
Charlie....that was just terrific mate!
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2019, 08:18:37 pm »
Great video Charlie  8) I know this was about the sawmills, but I LOVE that engine!! I have never powered mine with an engine, in fact I just got the log return working right recently, but I may have to now after seeing your video  ;)  It's still sitting on the photo bench with the baby doll  ;)  just waiting for a run...

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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2019, 01:28:08 am »
Charlie great video and loved the slow motion.
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2019, 09:18:07 am »
This is a two line Sawmill consisting of a Saw Timber (Large Log) Line and a Chip & Saw (Small Log) Line. The mill will produce 60 mmbf of dimensional lumber on a 40 hour shift.

 ;D  :D  ;D
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2019, 07:42:04 pm »
Nice setup and beautiful engine.
Instead of 60 mmbf of lumber, perhaps it 6 mmbi i.e. board inches. :)

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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #9 on: October 06, 2019, 08:32:20 pm »
Charlie, I finally gave my sawmill a run tonight, are you interested in opening another location up north?
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #10 on: October 07, 2019, 08:23:12 am »
A great video Charlie! A real treat.
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #11 on: October 07, 2019, 11:19:20 am »
Great show Charlie !

May it be a properous venture  ;D
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #12 on: October 09, 2019, 12:56:59 pm »
Thanks for the enjoyable video, Charlie. These sawmill have so much going on- it was a treat to seen that engine running so well. Bravo, old chap.
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« Reply #13 on: October 09, 2019, 04:49:31 pm »
Very cool, Charlie!
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Re: New Steam Sawmill in Plano, Texas!
« Reply #14 on: October 14, 2019, 06:18:49 am »
Thank you for all of the nice feedback!

This was a fun project.

Nick:

Lumber prices are very low right now. So, no Northern expansion in the near future. 🤠