Saw Mill
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Hi
Mentioned in my introduction that one of my current projects is a saw mill.
Here's a couple of shots of it outside. It should handle 30 inch logs 16 feet long, not sure I'll be able to man handle them though. Using a 14 hp Isuzu diesel, probably could use more power but its what I had.
Can post some detail of he parts if anyone wants.

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Love how easy it is to post photo's on this site.
Greg
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Propper job
John
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Now you got my attention Smiley-signs107 I have wanted to build a sawmill for 25 years. My family is in the sawmill biz http://www.bairdbrothers.com/
and i want my own LOL. I bought blueprints for one like yours and have hundreds of pics that i got off the net but i live in town and my neighbors would kill me. I have 3 logs still on the stump waiting to get cut up. I topped them 4 years ago and figured no one would steal them if i left them on the stump and they keep growing...Bob
Bob Wright
Metal Master Fab
Salem Ohio
Birthplace of the Silver and Deming drill bit.
5 Lathes, SBL Shaper, Lewis Mill, 7 drill presses, 5 welders...
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Greg,

Wow - you really did mean a saw mill Jawdrop

Yep, show us the details of the parts - always interesting Smile

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DaveH
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Greg,

I see a portapower pump what's that for?

Love the saw!!

Jerry.Popcorn
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(04-08-2012, 12:05 PM)ETC57 Wrote: Greg,

I see a portapower pump what's that for?

Love the saw!!

Jerry.Popcorn

The blade manufacturer wants 1100 pound tension on the blade. I made a hydraulic cylinder with 2 square inches area, its attached to the idler sheave, now 1100 psi on the pump tensions the blade properly.

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Greg

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So Bob,
you made your own hydraulic ram very cool and thanks for the explanation.Big Grin

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"Bob" ????
Busy Bee 12-36 lathe, Busy Bee Mill drill, Busy Bee 4x6 bandsaw, Homemade 9x17 bandsaw, Ad infinitum.
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Escaped from the cabinet shop for a few days to get some work done on the saw mill. Here's what it looks like in a hundred pieces with fresh paint.
Used a metal sealer first, Dominion Sure Seal product, DOM16, with a Napa industrial enamel that you use urethane hardener in for a top coat.
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Now comes assembly if I can remember where all the parts go.
Greg
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Greg

hi welldun
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