An inflated tire has a natural crown on the face that makes the band want to run true. Just install the band, inflate the tires to tension, then turn the wheel by hand making minor adjustments to the parallelism of the idle wheel until the band stays in the middle.
In this world there are two ways to make machinery safe. The first is the current thinking of most, driven by government regulation and law suits - Guard Everything - because you never know the skill level and intelligence of the operator that will use it. The system I use is based on the operator knowing the equipment and how to use it properly. I think I am just fine.
Damn good machine. Available parts, tires are good idea. Green technology at it,s best with out gubment money. they auta cut you a check, its a great use of resources. Well done. Most sawmills wont touch a yard log. gonna start collecting parts. Maybe conside a variable feed. Thanks for vid.
Good job ! I wish that i lived in the midwest as there are so many trees. Here in the part of WY there are a lot of pines but not many with any size to them. When I visit the midwest I rent a trailer and fill it and the truck with as much 4 quarter wood as I can. Again nice job.
I like your design, it seems to work well. I do have one suggestion that should help the process...try adding wedges or shims behind your cut so the weight of the top slice doesn't pinch the blade. Thank for sharing the video!
Wayne Keith's homemade saw mill is a lot like this one. It's been running for 13 years now helping people build houses and all kinds of things. look up Wayne Keith home made saw mill on here.
Not a bad design. Looks quite rigid except for the ends. I'm assuming you built this with a specific purpose in mind. I imagine you will get frustrated soon seeing the underpowered nature of the mill. I think a 20-30 HP engine would be much better. I own a small Timberking mill with a 25HP on it. Couldn't imagine cutting with less. I'd say that before too long you will be extending the mill with the same substancial frame as what is currently under the log. Good Job! You are having fun!
Great job. It's kind of sad how you can actually build something yourself that produces lumber from raw material, and the bulk of the comments here are about how you did it wrong. Idiots on computers with opinions, what a world we live in.
this machine, unlike most homemade devices found on youtube, actually doesn't look ridicolously dangerous, so i guess it's ok to use it, if you made it and know how it works.
I couldn't agree more. There's way too much government interference in our daily lives as it is...to the point of trying to make the SawStop a mandatory purchase if you want a tablesaw. Great job and congrats to you on building a great machine!
As some one who ran a small professional 125Hp re-saw at a sawmill and some other small bandsaws do you self a favor and put a guard all around the blade, accidents do happen. The big blades if they get jammed like to run into the frame or they crack eventually and need to be welded. The small blades however they just break and go flying and are very dangerous.
I like the saw mill. Just wondering, think will try the rims with a rubber padding around the center, that way don't have to worry about air pressure thx
awsome fab work people jus dont know how to get stuff done anymore if the gov aint holding there hand i agree that its only as safe as the person operating the equipment best keep your head on a swivel stay focused and all will be good im in the navy and the regulations on crap are rediculous i have been in trouble a couple time for acting like a cowboy they call it and having balls and doin work accepting the risk but the benefits out weighed the risk
тогда еще совет.Надо на двигатель ставить газовый редуктор и пусть работает от пропана.это дешевле дизеля.Выгодная штука. унас тут один частник уже на таком, роскрутился на джип.
agnosticfrontliner : "the skill level and intelligence of the operator have nothing to do with machine safety" Says the person with no intelligence or experience with machinery. Keep up the good work Windmillparts1.
shashaw08 I wouldn't move the log because it is much heavier and larger than the carriage required to move the engine and blade. The frame to move a 12 foot long log on a sliding table across the saw blade would need to be nearly 30 feet long. It would also need to support greater than 500 pounds for a good size log.
Because you don't have to. It's much simpler to move the bandsaw as it's a light mobile unit. Like B said, you have to have a MUCH longer track to move the log against the blade, and the frame has to be built much more sturdy. The beauty of these little portable bandsaw mills is just that.. They are small, light, and portable. Less investment, less hassle.
You are right, but you have to admit the blade will fatigue and ultimatley snap.. Then you have 10 foot blade whipping around your head looking to take it off your shoulders. Whats the harm in a guard?
the blade can't come back... yes it can if it slips of one tire and than starts swinging around and if the blade snaps its nice to be behind the saw...because the forces are pushing the blade that way why not just machine two aluminium or metal wheels with a groove in the middle to fit the saw perfectly so that it can't move an then take a bit a sheet metal and get that shaped around the construction so that the only part of the blade that's exposed is where the sawing actualy takes place
конструкция интерестна Но я бы на вашем месте ,станок опустил ниже на уровень земли.ПОСТАВИЛ ИЗ ТОНКОГО МЕТАЛА ЗАЩИТУ НА ПИЛУ. и поставить на шкив привода \ большей маховик\ из полимеров крыльчатку ,она будет сдувать потоком воздух стружку от вас вперед
I really enjoy watching your saw mill I myself am planning on building one but do t know exactly where to start. Did u have a set of plans to go by or what?
I started by going through all the metal I had, then figuring out how I could build the major components. I didn't make a set of plans but I did work out how long board I want to be able to cut, how big in diameter log would fit, and what the blade speed would be. Then I worked with the design parameters and the materials to build the machine.
Much of this he did in a previous life. He was then reincarnated to continue. At least get a dog. Nice work, don’t forget to retire. A retired carpenter.
Really, so the operator of a car doesn't make it safe or unsafe based on how it is used? and can you believe the wheels are not guarded. and cars are operated in close proximity to pedestrians. The only thing that keeps the wheels from eating the pedestrians is the operators training and skill. By the way the operator is 2 feet behind the blade and the it can't come back toward the operator because of the frame. From a knowing the equipment stand point I don't move past the plane of the blade.
well no shit sherlock but since its in movement and has a certain mass... its not magically going to stop spinning espacially since most of the times it still around one tire ,without the tension provided by the other tire and the distance between the both of them
be careful with that saw brother , my Amish neighbor here in ohio has one , the blade flew off track and he lost 1/2 his right arm now they have a metal mesh safety screen around most parts of the blade
WRONG ! the (sic) Tyres will not wear out and need to be changed nor is this design any more dangerous than any other portable mill, this type of saw has been in use for thousands of hours and used extensively by others. Nice job on the build I am positive your tires will not need replacing for a very long time.
It's refreshing to hear some common sense. It's so rare it could be considered a superpower.
I admire and respect everything you are doing. It reminds me of my youth.
I really appreciate the simple design and how sturdy it is. You really should draw up some plans. If you do let me know. Thanks
An inflated tire has a natural crown on the face that makes the band want to run true. Just install the band, inflate the tires to tension, then turn the wheel by hand making minor adjustments to the parallelism of the idle wheel until the band stays in the middle.
In this world there are two ways to make machinery safe. The first is the current thinking of most, driven by government regulation and law suits - Guard Everything - because you never know the skill level and intelligence of the operator that will use it. The system I use is based on the operator knowing the equipment and how to use it properly. I think I am just fine.
B-Spot.... the made in China, made by the Chinese but selling it by the merchants who are the coward traitor citizens will be hating you for sure.
Living is dangerous, but it beats being afraid of everything.
Damn good machine. Available parts, tires are good idea. Green technology at it,s best with out gubment money. they auta cut you a check, its a great use of resources. Well done. Most sawmills wont touch a yard log. gonna start collecting parts. Maybe conside a variable feed. Thanks for vid.
I think some safety shields and a haircut would be worthwhile investments.
Awesome machine,put some fenders around the tires, and make the safety hounds happy on here.
This type of sawmill is the safetiest machine ever, because the wood is stationer but the bandsaw moving along the reel
that's cool!!!nice job👍👍👍
excelente te felicito por tu ingenio lo pondré en practica gracias !!!!
you got skills for making that man
awesome man, thanks for sharing!
very cool.. very impressed
Looks good.
Good job !
I wish that i lived in the midwest as there are so many trees.
Here in the part of WY there are a lot of pines but not many with any size to them.
When I visit the midwest I rent a trailer and fill it and the truck with as much 4 quarter wood as I can.
Again nice job.
...... complimenti hai avuto una bella idea .....
It cost me around 250 dollars, but I had the steel and engine along with a welder,mill, and lathe to build it with.
Sweet mill! I'd be a little afraid of using it without some guards over the moving parts, but it works great.
Impressive engineering!!
+SpicyAl3000 --- Thank You.
I like your design, it seems to work well. I do have one suggestion that should help the process...try adding wedges or shims behind your cut so the weight of the top slice doesn't pinch the blade. Thank for sharing the video!
Wayne Keith's homemade saw mill is a lot like this one. It's been running for 13 years now helping people build houses and all kinds of things. look up Wayne Keith home made saw mill on here.
sweet mill my friend
Very clever.
Thank you, from Hungary.
health and safety would have a field day with this
Not a bad design. Looks quite rigid except for the ends. I'm assuming you built this with a specific purpose in mind. I imagine you will get frustrated soon seeing the underpowered nature of the mill. I think a 20-30 HP engine would be much better. I own a small Timberking mill with a 25HP on it. Couldn't imagine cutting with less.
I'd say that before too long you will be extending the mill with the same substancial frame as what is currently under the log. Good Job! You are having fun!
Mine is similar to this one. I'm currently using a Dodge Ram Hemi 5.7L to power my saw mill.
roughly set by adjusting the idle wheel out then with air pressure
Good job. I think I will use a similar design when I build mine. Sorry about the hippies and soccer moms.
9hp the wheels and rims are off a Subaru standard car tires.
Great job. It's kind of sad how you can actually build something yourself that produces lumber from raw material, and the bulk of the comments here are about how you did it wrong. Idiots on computers with opinions, what a world we live in.
Awesome!
this machine, unlike most homemade devices found on youtube, actually doesn't look ridicolously dangerous, so i guess it's ok to use it, if you made it and know how it works.
I couldn't agree more. There's way too much government interference in our daily lives as it is...to the point of trying to make the SawStop a mandatory purchase if you want a tablesaw. Great job and congrats to you on building a great machine!
Finally, someone with more time on their hands who's a bigger kook than me.
Really like your mill! Is there a blade guard to contain the band if it should break?
As some one who ran a small professional 125Hp re-saw at a sawmill and some other small bandsaws do you self a favor and put a guard all around the blade, accidents do happen. The big blades if they get jammed like to run into the frame or they crack eventually and need to be welded. The small blades however they just break and go flying and are very dangerous.
seen a few fly. glad i was behind the sawyer like you're supposed to be
how does the band hold on tires without slipping? Are tire tracks cut into groove?
I like the saw mill. Just wondering, think will try the rims with a rubber padding around the center, that way don't have to worry about air pressure thx
awsome fab work people jus dont know how to get stuff done anymore if the gov aint holding there hand i agree that its only as safe as the person operating the equipment best keep your head on a swivel stay focused and all will be good im in the navy and the regulations on crap are rediculous i have been in trouble a couple time for acting like a cowboy they call it and having balls and doin work accepting the risk but the benefits out weighed the risk
using tires for the band, how do you keep the band from wanting to move around ?
Is the tightness of the band based on the air pressure of the tires?
How much air pressure do you put in the tires to keep the blade seated right?
Great job! How many hp motor drives? The wheels car wheels? thanks for the reply.
cool
I like it. No more dangerous than a chain saw. Of course you have to careful as you would operating any machinery.
How many horsepower is the engine?
SUPER
bravoo man. you have a beg like.
Now make 1 that cuts both ways =)
So awesome that there is no ppe required..
HA! Love it. is that a factory fuel reservoir? How many TPI on that blade? really nice.
How powerful is the motor? Looks like a lawnmower engine or something.
It's a valid point. I mean, at the bare minimum it sets a bad example for kids.
Tires are real tough and the blade isn't that abrasive on the sides. There no wear on the tires from the teeth.
тогда еще совет.Надо на двигатель ставить газовый редуктор и пусть работает от пропана.это дешевле дизеля.Выгодная штука. унас тут один частник уже на таком, роскрутился на джип.
Sure are some self righteous people out there.
how fast do your tires turn when your driving? bet alot faster than a bandsaw
It looks like it has power to go faster
Lubrication of the blade? And as said here before => Safety first!
what size motor and brand name your using? also can you use water on the blade to help it cut better?
TIM LASHLEY It's a Honda 9 hp. You can add a lube to the blade I have used a spray bottle with diesel fuel for wood with a lot of sap.
Ok thanks so much love your mill I'm making one close to it got to find somewhere to get a blade and the size of it
TIM LASHLEY I bought the blade and wheels off ebay and designed the wheel spacing to accommodate the blade.
OK ty I'm looking now
I am working on a guard for next time I use it.
I would like to but the saw is disassembled right now, maybe when I put it back together.
Sorry I don't have a set of plans.
Can you remove the blade from the tires and use it on the trailer to transport the beast like a sweet howitzer?
Welcome to"Point Counter-Point"...
do you put oil on the blade as it's cutting?
grgabby I haven't need to but if your cutting wood with a lot of sap a little diesel fuel in a spray bottle works well to lube the blade.
agnosticfrontliner : "the skill level and intelligence of the operator have nothing to do with machine safety"
Says the person with no intelligence or experience with machinery. Keep up the good work Windmillparts1.
Sweet , where could o find a blade like that new ?
I found it on Ebay
windmillparts1 ok thanks i will check it out.
Where are you located? Oklahoma? If so
Ever have a blow out on the tires?
I always thought the tires would wear fast or unset the teeth.
pretty sweet, can you please send me the plans to make one for myself?
what happens when the blade breaks with out a covers and blade catcher it cuts everything on his way
Looks like Matai or Miro????
exelente maquina,solo que el hombre no se pone proteccion en los hojos, en estos paises europeos no se acostumbra la proteccion del trabajador,
It came from the gas can factory, and 1.1 TPI.
Why do all of these designs have the bandsaw on a track as opposed to a sliding table for the log?
shashaw08 I wouldn't move the log because it is much heavier and larger than the carriage required to move the engine and blade. The frame to move a 12 foot long log on a sliding table across the saw blade would need to be nearly 30 feet long. It would also need to support greater than 500 pounds for a good size log.
I feel like a 2ft wide 3 walled box on top a few dozen roller blade or skate board wheels ought to do it.
Because you don't have to. It's much simpler to move the bandsaw as it's a light mobile unit. Like B said, you have to have a MUCH longer track to move the log against the blade, and the frame has to be built much more sturdy. The beauty of these little portable bandsaw mills is just that.. They are small, light, and portable. Less investment, less hassle.
because then your mill would need to be twice as long
Это интересная идея
You are right, but you have to admit the blade will fatigue and ultimatley snap.. Then you have 10 foot blade whipping around your head looking to take it off your shoulders. Whats the harm in a guard?
the blade can't come back... yes it can if it slips of one tire and than starts swinging around
and if the blade snaps its nice to be behind the saw...because the forces are pushing the blade that way
why not just machine two aluminium or metal wheels with a groove in the middle to fit the saw perfectly so that it can't move an then take a bit a sheet metal and get that shaped around the construction so that the only part of the blade that's exposed is where the sawing actualy takes place
конструкция интерестна Но я бы на вашем месте ,станок опустил ниже на уровень земли.ПОСТАВИЛ ИЗ ТОНКОГО МЕТАЛА ЗАЩИТУ НА ПИЛУ. и поставить на шкив привода \ большей маховик\ из полимеров крыльчатку ,она будет сдувать потоком воздух стружку от вас вперед
The tires do not wear from the blade. There is no more documentation for this project sorry.
New Zealand
What hp motor did you use?
+Greg Dent ---It's 9 hp. But as with everything bigger would be better.
Ok thanks My neighbour has a 13 horse I can get from him. I think I am in business. Thanks I will look further into it.
I really enjoy watching your saw mill I myself am planning on building one but do t know exactly where to start. Did u have a set of plans to go by or what?
I started by going through all the metal I had, then figuring out how I could build the major components. I didn't make a set of plans but I did work out how long board I want to be able to cut, how big in diameter log would fit, and what the blade speed would be. Then I worked with the design parameters and the materials to build the machine.
Much of this he did in a previous life. He was then reincarnated to continue. At least get a dog. Nice work, don’t forget to retire. A retired carpenter.
9 HP
Really, so the operator of a car doesn't make it safe or unsafe based on how it is used? and can you believe the wheels are not guarded. and cars are operated in close proximity to pedestrians. The only thing that keeps the wheels from eating the pedestrians is the operators training and skill.
By the way the operator is 2 feet behind the blade and the it can't come back toward the operator because of the frame. From a knowing the equipment stand point I don't move past the plane of the blade.
doesn't the blade eat the tire? i guess where the teeth are there must be pretty much abrasion of rubber
About 30 psi.
well no shit sherlock but since its in movement and has a certain mass... its not magically going to stop spinning
espacially since most of the times it still around one tire ,without the tension provided by the other tire and the distance between the both of them
idk being out doors doing work i think he will be fine and probobly still cutting shit on his saw.
OK
be careful with that saw brother , my Amish neighbor here in ohio has one , the blade flew off track and he lost 1/2 his right arm now they have a metal mesh safety screen around most parts of the blade
That looks like the most dangerous contraption I have ever seen in my life. Like does this dude still have his head attached to his body to this day??
9 Hp Honda Engine
QUANDO COSTA??
WRONG ! the (sic) Tyres will not wear out and need to be changed nor is this design any more dangerous than any other portable mill, this type of saw has been in use for thousands of hours and used extensively by others. Nice job on the build I am positive your tires will not need replacing for a very long time.