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Paddy · 05-13-2008, 07:53 AM

Renze,

I built a band saw saw mill 25 years ago. Very simple 8 Hp engine on a moving saw, stationary log. Worked good enough to build a 2500 sq-ft timber frame home. I mostly sqared logs to 8" x 8" 10' long. I used cast iron pullys. These were comercial types, 18" dia and with 3 or 4 groove V-belt. I bought a length of belt to make the rubber surface. The pullies were mounted on 1" dia keyed shaft, 16" long. I made one of the shafts, adjustable for tracking.

I don't remember all the details but, I know the limiting factor on my saw was the blade drifting up and down if I push it too fast. Could have been blade speed?

Patrick T

05-13-2008, 07:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
Paddy Platinum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 771	Re: pto powered bandsaw ? Renze, I built a band saw saw mill 25 years ago. Very simple 8 Hp engine on a moving saw, stationary log. Worked good enough to build a 2500 sq-ft timber frame home. I mostly sqared logs to 8" x 8" 10' long. I used cast iron pullys. These were comercial types, 18" dia and with 3 or 4 groove V-belt. I bought a length of belt to make the rubber surface. The pullies were mounted on 1" dia keyed shaft, 16" long. I made one of the shafts, adjustable for tracking. I don't remember all the details but, I know the limiting factor on my saw was the blade drifting up and down if I push it too fast. Could have been blade speed? Patrick T