Portable Sawmill

[gmason]

Ok, sorry for the long absence from this subject. But here we go...
Picture 1. Here's the saw just after making the first few cuts. Rolled the log 180 and trimmed off the top plank. The home made tracks are in the foreground.

[gmason]

Here's one looking right down the cut line. you can see the 1 1/2" angle steel bolted to the top of the pipe. I've got 30' of angle and only 18' of the pipe, so I had to add support on the extensions.

[gmason]

here's the business end of the saw with the saw blade around the tires. The V belt to the motor slip clutch. Also the lower blade guides.

[gmason]

here's a shot from the front

[gmason]

last one for tonight... looking from behind down the tracks, Kohler engine... Cranks very easily

[Egon]

Congradulations.

A job well done.

Egon

[scottbrrtt72]

That looks great!!! I just purchased a new Honda 18 horsepower motor (expensive!). I am building a Band-saw head. My chainsaw mill just doesn't cut the way I would like it too, especially cutting big trees. I would like to hear from you regarding the pros and cons, and any additional info you would/wouldn’t change.

[ljh2]

Nice looking mill. Looks like you should be able to saw a lot of nice lumber with it.

One question though. Are you planning a shroud over the top portion of the blade and wheels? I'd hate to be standing in the wrong place if a blade snaps. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

Enjoy your handywork. [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[gmason]

ljh, yes-sir, as a matter of fact I just finished welding a pair of metal fenders over the wheels and haven't had a chance to take it out for a spin yet.

They also should keep the sawdust from flying everywhere.

Just put the first coat of paint on them last week.
Pics coming...

gary

[gmason]

Scott, how's your project going?
Use plenty of channel steel, the more ridged the better.

18hp should be more than enough, my 12hp with a sharp saw blade cuts like butter and the engine doesn't even notice anything through pine.

Hope you got an electric start. I've bruised a few knuckles so far pulling the cord between the cross braces.

Let me know if you have any specific questions.

gary