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Post by sirderrin on Sept 17, 2016 9:57:41 GMT -7
Interesting project....
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Post by woodyz on Sept 17, 2016 10:21:34 GMT -7
Cool beans! Thanks for sharing, I will be saving this video for future use.
Have to consider wood drying/shrinkage but there are charts for that.
I wondered about his tire pressure and noticed during the turning the tires collapsed some which helps keep the blade in place.
I wonder how a propane powered one would work?
Sure would be a good proof of concept project I would like to try, but I have cut back on those since I am getting older and my Son had his MC wreck.
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Post by sirderrin on Sept 17, 2016 11:06:02 GMT -7
I liked the added safety from using the golf cart gas peddle... I only saw one saw guide and I would say that was his weakest link... I would think about a couple of bearings like he used on the thrust bearing with at least two sets to minimize the potential blade walk as it heats up. Might not be that big of a deal since he only plans to cut small stuff... I liked the tires being the saw pulleys but I am wondering about the life on them...
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Post by thywar on Sept 17, 2016 12:45:23 GMT -7
That's very cool and WAY above my pay grade/skills. But very cool
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Post by missasip on Sept 17, 2016 17:33:46 GMT -7
Having owned a bandmill, I have some input on this later.
Jimmy
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Post by missasip on Sept 18, 2016 15:34:55 GMT -7
I bought a Turner Mill in 2006. Used it to cut up the 47 pines I lost during Katrina. www.turnermills.com/ground-models.htmlAt the time he built the only mill with rubber tires. Rubber tires have many advantages over normal drive wheels. First and most important no lubricant is required. The rubber tires suck up the heat and keep the blade clean. Only need to makes sure they stay exactly the same pressure. The Tuner mill is built with everything that can purchased at a auto parts store. Mine was the 24hp Honda. Manual. 20ft bed. As far as throttle control, a fixed throttle is perferred. Yes it's adjustable but when the machine is cutting, changing engine speed is very dangerous. I've cut with a Wood Miser and Forrest King. They are great machines and will cut lots of lumber very fast, but you will pay the price... Understand one thing, sawmill work is very strenuous work, unless you have a full hydraulic machine. And even then stacking and sticking lumber will find all those kinks in your body....lol I cut nearly 30k bf of pine. Used it to build new ww shop. Katrina got the other one. Ex got it in the big D.... Jimmy
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