Hi JP. I would prefer to discuss anything about the sawmill in this forum. Watch all the vids and read all the comments. Most of your questions should be answered. If you have any other questions just ask. Thanks for the complement JP.
Hi Mike. The distance between the frame rails is 2m(the width of the saw). The length of each of the track frames (the distance between the rollers on each side) is 1m. The height of the frame is 1.5m. You can adjust these sizes to allow for the size of tree you think you might use. I can mill a 1m dia log. The saw bade will cut just over 6". 18 hp should be plenty for a 6" cut. I made all these vid on my iPhone and edited them with an app called Splice. Good luck with the build.
I did too look and though it out, the band saw mill with the electric motor is the only way to go, sure the swing blade is faster and make good looking lumber but limited on how wide your lumber will be, This is why i'am going the band saw mill
Very nice design. I'm going to make one just like it but I'm having some trouble with the dimentions, some of it is just hearing the numbers and then converting meters into feet. Can you help me out with this please. thank you Capt. Mike
The dimensions of the track (rails) and also the carriage. I'm not sure of your lenghts of steel compared to here. I have a 18hp engine, that should be large enough to use on the mill, without having it boog down. Thanks for your help!!! Mike
no worries mate thanks. just starting to get the stuff together to make my own. couldnt ever figure out how the saw blade met in both vertical and horizontal cuts, have learnt heaps from your vids. thanks troopy and awesome job there
“It occurred to me that what’s missing in my life is a sawmill”.
😂 brilliant intro.
I like your height adjustment design! cheers, Dan in Tas.
I'm going to build one of these swingers based on your design, thanks for the video.
Hi JP. I would prefer to discuss anything about the sawmill in this forum. Watch all the vids and read all the comments. Most of your questions should be answered. If you have any other questions just ask. Thanks for the complement JP.
50 mm SHS fits nicely in 65 mm SHS.. ,, I first saw a Lucas mill in the late 90's ,,, I should have bought one,,
I got a laugh out of your first sentence and subscribed.
Hi Mike. The distance between the frame rails is 2m(the width of the saw). The length of each of the track frames (the distance between the rollers on each side) is 1m. The height of the frame is 1.5m. You can adjust these sizes to allow for the size of tree you think you might use. I can mill a 1m dia log. The saw bade will cut just over 6". 18 hp should be plenty for a 6" cut. I made all these vid on my iPhone and edited them with an app called Splice. Good luck with the build.
I did too look and though it out, the band saw mill with the electric motor is the only way to go, sure the swing blade is faster and make good looking lumber but limited on how wide your lumber will be, This is why i'am going the band saw mill
What kind of camera are you using to make your videos? It's doing a great job!!!
Great bunch of videos!
You are too funny, what's missing in my life! Lol
Very nice design. I'm going to make one just like it but I'm having some trouble with the dimentions, some of it is just hearing the numbers and then converting meters into feet. Can you help me out with this please. thank you Capt. Mike
The dimensions of the track (rails) and also the carriage. I'm not sure of your lenghts of steel compared to here.
I have a 18hp engine, that should be large enough to use on the mill, without having it boog down.
Thanks for your help!!!
Mike
nicely done.
Karl in the US.
I’ve watched your videos repeatedly for months and I’m mostly curious about what size your countersunk cap screws are for the blade
I do know, there comes a point in a man's life when you do need a swing saw mill. I built very similar to you with a 22hp x 600mm blade.
Give me a couple of days Mike. What dimensions in particular?
"Cheers bro" mmm Canada. Lots of big trees in Canada.
Nice work mate. I fell and rip big gums too.. My chainsaw mill is getting tiresome..
what is the ratio of your right angle drive? looked for it on-line and cant find that one still listed at Bearco
No I'm in NSW. Accidentally removed your post. Sorry. Can't beat the pure Tassie water for beer production. Cheers.
no worries mate thanks. just starting to get the stuff together to make my own. couldnt ever figure out how the saw blade met in both vertical and horizontal cuts, have learnt heaps from your vids. thanks troopy and awesome job there
yes. Cheers
Hell i may wont to make a table tops out of one sold piece, band saw for me
Thanks
1:1gbox ratio. 1:1 ratio on belt pulleys. Engine speed is blade speed.
thanks mate awesome and good to see a local stubbie (boags) on the bench too :-)
God bless beer.
You look more like a Canadian than a Australian! Mate or how we say in Canada Bro