My new BIY sawmill and rail bed.

[Stump Shot]

Yes, 12volt DC motor, it does have a gear reduction on it. I would think with right sprockets you could get it to the right speed like you did for your set. This just works of a chain similar to how your set works, just back and forth instead of round and round. Ends of chain have eye bolts used as tensioner. Chain goes over sprocket down to two idlers, one going each way. Has a two way switch for forward and reverse with stop in the middle. Then there is a knob that sets the speed it's like how a dimmer switch on old cars used to be, where you turn it up or down to give it more or less voltage. Relatively simple set up, and all works off of the battery and is charged by the motor. So when I'm sawing I can dial in the feed that works best and it stays steady, on the return trip turn it wide open to get to the next cut quickly. Pictures can probably tell the story better than I can. If you have any questions please feel free to ask, I'll try to answer best I can.

 

[J & L Creations]

Yes, 12volt DC motor, it does have a gear reduction on it. I would think with right sprockets you could get it to the right speed like you did for your set. This just works of a chain similar to how your set works, just back and forth instead of round and round. Ends of chain have eye bolts used as tensioner. Chain goes over sprocket down to two idlers, one going each way. Has a two way switch for forward and reverse with stop in the middle. Then there is a knob that sets the speed it's like how a dimmer switch on old cars used to be, where you turn it up or down to give it more or less voltage. Relatively simple set up, and all works off of the battery and is charged by the motor. So when I'm sawing I can dial in the feed that works best and it stays steady, on the return trip turn it wide open to get to the next cut quickly. Pictures can probably tell the story better than I can. If you have any questions please feel free to ask, I'll try to answer best I can.

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That is really nice, I'm going to try it with the new winch I have. Awesome machine you have stump shot.

 

[Stump Shot]

One more thing, I'm guessing here, but if that bucket on the top is for a blade lube(water) system you are on the right track. If not I would highly recommend one. Windshield washer fluid can be used in winter time. Keeps build up off the blade and not rubbing in the cut making things slower. Effectively it's like taking away the set in your teeth. Otherwise carry on and get cutting with that rig!

 

[J & L Creations]

Yes the bucket is for water lube and cooling of the blade with an adjustable valve to control water flow, cheap but effective. Thanks for all the tips.

 

[Iron.and.bark]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this build. Lovely work and nice colour choice . Way nice than my bush bandsaw mill.

 

[J & L Creations]

Just wanted to say thanks for posting this build. Lovely work and nice colour choice . Way nice than my bush bandsaw mill.

Thank you so much Iron and Bark, my partner and I had much fun building this sawmill. Dreaming about and seeing it all come together was truly amazing for us. All the fabrication of parts, drilling, lathe and mill work, welding, not to mention all the other tools we made to build this machine in almost a years time. It took much effort, little bit of money. My partner, I and both our wives hope we will be able to make a living after we retire with the sawmill and a couple of other machines I have built, the fun will continue. I am writing a book on how to build a sawmill as well.

 

[redoakneck]

Awesome work, can't thank you enough!!!

Very rewarding for you I'm sure, you are very talented!!!

 

[J & L Creations]

Awesome work, can't thank you enough!!!

Very rewarding for you I'm sure, you are very talented!!!

Thanks redoakneck

 

[johnny5ny]

Fantastic piece of engineering right there!
As Randy said, awesome design, even better execution.

Two thumbs up, Double J!

 

[J & L Creations]

Fantastic piece of engineering right there!
As Randy said, awesome design, even better execution.

Two thumbs up, Double J!

Thanks Johnny, I'll see about making final adjustments and cut some more logs.

 

[J & L Creations]

Yes, 12volt DC motor, it does have a gear reduction on it. I would think with right sprockets you could get it to the right speed like you did for your set. This just works of a chain similar to how your set works, just back and forth instead of round and round. Ends of chain have eye bolts used as tensioner. Chain goes over sprocket down to two idlers, one going each way. Has a two way switch for forward and reverse with stop in the middle. Then there is a knob that sets the speed it's like how a dimmer switch on old cars used to be, where you turn it up or down to give it more or less voltage. Relatively simple set up, and all works off of the battery and is charged by the motor. So when I'm sawing I can dial in the feed that works best and it stays steady, on the return trip turn it wide open to get to the next cut quickly. Pictures can probably tell the story better than I can. If you have any questions please feel free to ask, I'll try to answer best I can.

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Oh, just wanted to say, thanks for all the photos Stump Shot. Also need to ask a question, on your sawmill, which way does the sawdust fly, away from the push/pull motor or on the same side as the motor? Looks like it is opposite the motor.

 

[exSW]

Thank you so much Iron and Bark, my partner and I had much fun building this sawmill. Dreaming about and seeing it all come together was truly amazing for us. All the fabrication of parts, drilling, lathe and mill work, welding, not to mention all the other tools we made to build this machine in almost a years time. It took much effort, little bit of money. My partner, I and both our wives hope we will be able to make a living after we retire with the sawmill and a couple of other machines I have built, the fun will continue. I am writing a book on how to build a sawmill as well.

I'm going to want a copy of that book.

 

[Stump Shot]

Same side as feed motor. If you look closely at picture #4 right above the motor at the corner of the red guard is where it comes out, note sawdust on ground. you can also see where I attached a small hook to hang a 5 gallon pail to catch some of the sawdust. The other side has the gangway that the operator walks back and forth on.

 

[J & L Creations]

Same side as feed motor. If you look closely at picture #4 right above the motor at the corner of the red guard is where it comes out, note sawdust on ground. you can also see where I attached a small hook to hang a 5 gallon pail to catch some of the sawdust. The other side has the gangway that the operator walks back and forth on.

Ok, I see it all now. Do you sell the sawdust, he he? My sawmill sure makes it build up fast.

 

[J & L Creations]

I'm going to want a copy of that book.

Well, I'll see what I can do after it has been published. I don't really know at this point.

 

[Stump Shot]

If I could sell it I'd be a sawdust baron. Bucket trick is easier than a shovel is all. Sometimes people with chickens ask me for some, otherwise I just use it to fill holes in the yard and such if I can.

 

[J & L Creations]

Ok if all you guys can do me a really big favor. There is a free book of instructions in it for you, on how to build this sawmill, if you go to
http://www.instructables.com/id/My-BIY-Band-Sawmill-Railbed/
and join, vote for me, then go to the bottom of my instructables and download the odt file, this is the free book I wrote. It will open from Open Office or a Gmail account. If it turns out that you can not get the book, I will send it to you, or post it here so it can be downloaded after the contest is over. Thanks guys.

 

[Al Smith]

Nicely done and well thought out .I especially like the alternator mounting.

A comment was made about using a trailer frame which could work .However trailer frames are not that rigid .Most are just 1o gauge folded steel .I won't elaborate too much but I'm using a 24 ft,straight truck frame which once hauled NFL footballs from the Wilson factory in Ada Ohio all over the US. I'd imagine a school bus frame would work also .

Many ways to skin the same cat .It just takes a junk yard dawg with an imagination .

 

[J & L Creations]

Nicely done and well thought out .I especially like the alternator mounting.

A comment was made about using a trailer frame which could work .However trailer frames are not that rigid .Most are just 1o gauge folded steel .I won't elaborate too much but I'm using a 24 ft,straight truck frame which once hauled NFL footballs from the Wilson factory in Ada Ohio all over the US. I'd imagine a school bus frame would work also .

Many ways to skin the same cat .It just takes a junk yard dawg with an imagination .

I agree and thank you Al. Just depends on what one has access to and is available in their area or can afford. In my case all three were factors and why I went the route I did. Also one would have to weigh what it costs to beef up a light weight frame or building one from scratch, verses finding a ready made heavy duty frame, as you stated out of a bus or truck that would not take allot of labor to modify. Ones labor and time are worth something as well.

 

[Al Smith]

I had or rather still have a 20 foot frame made of 6" I beams.Never finished it because I came by the freebie truck frame which is an 8 inch, rivited .It seems some of these little projects might take a better turn when other methods present themselves .

Given enough time I'll get it done .Working usually 7-12s' doesn't leave much time for this kind of stuff .

Sometimes the hunt for parts takes on a life of it's own .Being a junk collector all of my life I think the only thing I'll need to buy are the bandsaw blades .Got everything else.Choice of three engines ,30 HP Wisconsin,15 HP Wisconsin or 15 HP Briggs .The hydraulics, band wheels( Ford Escort) etc.Transport axle,cut down Dexter is only for transport .I have no intention of dragging it around to three different counties to mill up somebodies apple tree in the back yard for beer money