Howdy- great idea for an economical track extension. I did something very similar to what you did and it seems to be working great. I did make my own leveling feet for the extension but used pressure treated plywood and a 1/8” piece of metal under my homemade bunks. Take care and God bless
Looks like it should work my Friend! I have a bandsaw mill as well and I've often thought of extending the bed. You have done a nice job of it. Take care
We must live in the same area with that MetalMax hat…I’ve bought a lot from them. Used to deal with Vermeer before they sold that building to MM. I’m close to getting one of these mills so just checking out some videos on them. You have a nice place there. Nice tractor!
Sure, that should work. I definitely prefer cutting higher off the ground,especially when you have the tractor to lift logs into the bed. It's easier on the back, and it definitely helps when everything on the head is closer to eye level to keep an eye on the blade and how it's tracking through the log. Have fun! I'm hoping I can borrow my business partners Woodmizer LT 35 again this summer, I keep dreaming about having my own so I could saw lumber year round.
Try sanding a slight radius or bevel on the top edge of your angle iron extensions to match the saw head rollers....they could be radiused in the roller groove
Morning Jared, How is the track extension holding up? I'm wondering if the plywood you used for shims is still good or if they have deteriorated from the weather? Hope all is well with you and yours.
Hi Harry. The plywood is holding up well but my whole sawmill track does need realignment. Some of those big logs I cut really shook the sawmill up. All is well!
You should of run the saw head down the tracks before bolting it down 100%. You can bore elongated holes in the angle iron so that the track can be adjusted.
Good job! We’re hoping to have an HM126 by the spring. We will build our extension like you did. What hp engine do you have on it? If it’s the standard 9.5hp do you find it’s enough or would you recommend going to the 14hp. Thanks
Thanks Arnold. I went with the 14hp because of recommendations I read on line, they were saying “you will never regret the extra horsepower”. A friend of mine has the 9.5hp and finds it underpowered especially on bigger logs.
Hi Jared, great video! Have you sawed a long log yet? Did the log come out square at both ends? I have the HM122 with the extension and i am struggling to get long logs square at both ends. One end is always 1/2" taller and wider than the other end. The rails show i am level from one end to the other, but i suppose a small deviation in level translates into a 1/2" difference over a 16' log?
Thanks Anthony, I’ve cut some long logs without trouble. I have no idea how that’s happening to you especially if you’re using factory made extensions. A little out of level doesn’t hurt. maybe your saw head is sticking when you let it down and vibrating down a little as your cutting, if so just lower the head past your measurement then crank it back up so your cable is tight.
Interesting. the milled surface on my Woodland base rails look like it was sawed in a metal rip saw . You can see the teeth marks. Its not very smooth.I think u need more than one jam cleat to hold your log. In a 12 foot log u should have 3.
nice job. try waxing the rails you added that may help.and wax the hickery log bunk tops will make logs easier to turn and will help repeal water. i think i will add 4 foot to mine. take care, be safe and well
Thanks John! Do you have trouble keeping your cants square when using the oak log stops? I was having trouble with that so I’m using the steel ones again and being extra careful.
@@Jared-Brubaker i didn't see any diff. but i do use the steel ones loading big logs and and the first cut turning big logs. they have adjustment screws for the stops on the back that tilts them in or out. i got a big plastic speed square from harbor frieght tools and i use that to get can't square. when i first started i had some that were really bad till i started using speed square. you could try making some out of hickery they will be stronger. i have broke the oak ones loading big logs. i am still learning too making adjustment on guides and track. don't leave your books in tube mine got wet i don't know if it was rain or sweat. one man painted check log stops beside log scale. do what works best for you. i have been working on sawmill shed it's a slow go with all the rain and wind. if you are still a wake. take care, be safe and well
Good job there......saved a ton of money on that DIY project.....I like it......
Thanks man!
Howdy- great idea for an economical track extension. I did something very similar to what you did and it seems to be working great. I did make my own leveling feet for the extension but used pressure treated plywood and a 1/8” piece of metal under my homemade bunks. Take care and God bless
Howdy! im a good copier of other peoples ideas😁 thanks and God bless!
Looks like it should work my Friend! I have a bandsaw mill as well and I've often thought of extending the bed. You have done a nice job of it. Take care
Thanks man! I’m good at copying other peoples ideas.
Nice job. thanks for sharing
Thanks Man
We must live in the same area with that MetalMax hat…I’ve bought a lot from them. Used to deal with Vermeer before they sold that building to MM.
I’m close to getting one of these mills so just checking out some videos on them. You have a nice place there. Nice tractor!
Thanks man!
I work for another company that’s owned by the same guy that owns MetalMax (old hickory buildings) I live near Clarkrange TN.
@@Jared-Brubaker ok yea i have some land not far from there and thats where my cabin is. That’s where my mill will be.
Looks good I've been thinking about doing the same thanks, for the info and videos.
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Sure, that should work. I definitely prefer cutting higher off the ground,especially when you have the tractor to lift logs into the bed. It's easier on the back, and it definitely helps when everything on the head is closer to eye level to keep an eye on the blade and how it's tracking through the log. Have fun! I'm hoping I can borrow my business partners Woodmizer LT 35 again this summer, I keep dreaming about having my own so I could saw lumber year round.
Yeah I’m sure not having to bend over will be a game changer.
I hope you get saw a lot this summer. Thanks for the comment!
Looks like it will work just fine. 👍
😁
Try sanding a slight radius or bevel on the top edge of your angle iron extensions to match the saw head rollers....they could be radiused in the roller groove
It already has a radius on it, but the track that came with the mill is flat so I think the rollers are broke into the square track.
Thanks man!
Morning Jared, How is the track extension holding up? I'm wondering if the plywood you used for shims is still good or if they have deteriorated from the weather?
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Hi Harry. The plywood is holding up well but my whole sawmill track does need realignment. Some of those big logs I cut really shook the sawmill up. All is well!
If you used your homemade extension to put the saw head on you would be cutting mostly on the original track. Just a thought
Thanks for the idea!
That’ll work!!
I think so!
You should of run the saw head down the tracks before bolting it down 100%. You can bore elongated holes in the angle iron so that the track can be adjusted.
That’s a good idea 👍
Good job! We’re hoping to have an HM126 by the spring. We will build our extension like you did. What hp engine do you have on it? If it’s the standard 9.5hp do you find it’s enough or would you recommend going to the 14hp. Thanks
Thanks Arnold. I went with the 14hp because of recommendations I read on line, they were saying “you will never regret the extra horsepower”. A friend of mine has the 9.5hp and finds it underpowered especially on bigger logs.
@@Jared-Brubaker thank you for your answer. We were kind of thinking that more horsepower would be a wise choice. 😊👍
Hi Jared, great video! Have you sawed a long log yet? Did the log come out square at both ends? I have the HM122 with the extension and i am struggling to get long logs square at both ends. One end is always 1/2" taller and wider than the other end. The rails show i am level from one end to the other, but i suppose a small deviation in level translates into a 1/2" difference over a 16' log?
Thanks Anthony, I’ve cut some long logs without trouble. I have no idea how that’s happening to you especially if you’re using factory made extensions. A little out of level doesn’t hurt.
maybe your saw head is sticking when you let it down and vibrating down a little as your cutting, if so just lower the head past your measurement then crank it back up so your cable is tight.
@@Jared-Brubaker Great idea, thank you!
Nice!
Thanks!
May could take some grease and smear it on the rails to make it roll better. Also a good sanding may help even so good idea. Have a great day be safe.
I have sanded it and it’s better but I haven’t tried oil or grease yet. Thanks for the idea👍
Interesting. the milled surface on my Woodland base rails look like it was sawed in a metal rip saw . You can see the teeth marks. Its not very smooth.I think u need more than one jam cleat to hold your log. In a 12 foot log u should have 3.
nice job. try waxing the rails you added that may help.and wax the hickery log bunk tops will make logs easier to turn and will help repeal water. i think i will add 4 foot to mine. take care, be safe and well
Thanks John!
Do you have trouble keeping your cants square when using the oak log stops? I was having trouble with that so I’m using the steel ones again and being extra careful.
@@Jared-Brubaker i didn't see any diff. but i do use the steel ones loading big logs and and the first cut turning big logs. they have adjustment screws for the stops on the back that tilts them in or out. i got a big plastic speed square from harbor frieght tools and i use that to get can't square. when i first started i had some that were really bad till i started using speed square. you could try making some out of hickery they will be stronger. i have broke the oak ones loading big logs. i am still learning too making adjustment on guides and track. don't leave your books in tube mine got wet i don't know if it was rain or sweat. one man painted check log stops beside log scale. do what works best for you. i have been working on sawmill shed it's a slow go with all the rain and wind. if you are still a wake. take care, be safe and well
Put bar soap on steel rails will help roll!
Great idea!