“In this time, we have had to do very little maintenance on the Peterson, with just a few adjustments here and there and sharpening the blades, which I do myself,” said Gary.
“I have only had to purchase two new blades which are re-tipped by a saw doctor when necessary. I have also purchased a planer blade.”
Gary and Elizabeth are currently milling Douglas Fir that they planted fourty years ago with the aim to build new deer yards. They have also milled Kahikatea, Macrocarpa, Red Beech, Silver Beech, Pine and Sitka Spruce, with all native timbers being harvested under a sustainable management plan.
Recently, Gary has had the pleasure of helping his neighbour unpack and set up his new Peterson Sawmill which was purchased after seeing Gary’s mill in operation.
In return for sharing their story with us, Peterson HQ have gifted Gary and Elizabeth with a brand new blade enabling many more years of happy milling.
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Best, Maurice
I have recently bought parts of a “‘Jack the giant killer””
mill from a Mr John Kirkpatrick who i think would have purchased it about 1990/91.The serial no is 0391062.
Model No 20.I have the main carriage,running rails and assorted pipes and am waiting for another box of goodies his son thinks he has in a shed somewhere.I was wondering if I can still get parts for it if anything is missing.
Thanking you.
Stewart Barcham.
Hi there Stewart! Thank you for your message and congratulations on your purchase of one of Peterson’s original designs 🙂 I have forwarded your request on to Rachel in our parts department. Rachel will get back to you soon on price and availability of JtGK parts. Cheers, Layla