Notes from the producer:
Homemade sawmill. Under $500 invested (dumpster diving not included). Cuts up to 32 inch diameter, 16 foot long. Timberwolf blades. Friend and I were talking about the store bought hobby mills and he said he thought it could be built. He was right. Lots of fun and in one month cut over $3000 in hardwood. Plans to upgrade to larger motor but for now works fine. To date Poplar siding and beams from 30" diameter, Oak 5/4 and beams, walnut 5/4 and Cedar all cut flawlessly. Non drive wheel adjustable so that blade slightly walks against the blades. Biggest touble to date has been a sturdy and true fence and dog setup that quickly changed. This motor works fine but needs to be upgraded. Looses consideralbe power at the slightest dulling on the blade. Shooting for 18 HP.What impresses me is that it looks like they are using tires to transport the blade. Wouldn't want to get a flat.
Via Michigan Mike.
1 comment:
He says:
"Non drive wheel adjustable so that blade slightly walks against the blades."
Does he mean "...blade walks slightly against the WOOD..."?
Or "...against the WHEEL..."?
Blade walk on a bandsaw usually refers to the blade going off intended line, not following the guides alignments. Wide blades stretch less, but do they require wide guide surfaces? what is the best combination of roller and flat guides?
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