New subscriber here, I remember a Lane #1 mill being restored 40 some odd years ago, lots of work getting the bugs out of it, after the work it made good lumber,we sold all the slabs and sawdust just as fast as we could make it,no waste at all, such a nice show !!
I acquired an old '36 A1 Belsaw last fall. It's had a few mods and a lot of the work you have done here, has already been done to mine by previous owners. Mine has been made semi portable with an old truck frame (or 2..or 3) and an axle. I've been looking for a 3rd knee and 2 log dogs for the carriage on mine. The log scale on mine is fairly thrashed too. I'm sure it hasn't worked in decades.
So glad I found your channel. I bought one of these saws last yr. My goal is to set it up this winter and I'm totally going into it blind. I'm sure I'll need some parts.
Going to look at a Foley/belsaw set up in the morning; also getting a Corely edger and 24” Oliver Planer st up to run off another engine. Reasonably priced and was the family farm saw. Can’t wait to get it moved and set up...
They are a great little sawmill. Remember they are a light duty mill. We spent alot of time rebuilding, machining new parts, re-engineering and re-imagining. They are alot like a wife, if every little thing isn't right, she'll let you know in a hurry.
New Subscriber. Great video, will binge watch tonight your videos. We had a M14 Foley Belsaw when I was kid 50 years ago. We cut mostly railroad ties. I inherited two wood frame and just bought a third , my third is a 40’ all Steel, well built frame. They are in pretty bad shape. I have a 6cylinder diesel as a possible power plant. You have a nice looking mill. I still have the original manual, tons of info.
Thank you for subscribing! We hope you enjoy the videos, there isn't anything new right now as we just got our blade back (was gone way too long, but that's another story). We will be working on some new videos soon though. ❤
If you replace all 3 gears for uprights on carraige you can use 13 tooth sprocket for fifty chain with one inch bore right off the shelf, save a lot over casting new ones, it's what we have done, hope this helps:)
Fyi, I recently a few months ago tried to buy a $35,000 hydraulic woodmizer bandsaw, & I got all the way down to saying ok where do I pick it up at, & THEN they informed me of the 55 week minimum lead time, after putting an inquiry on my credit & hours of research & dealing with finance dept & a salesman etc....was ridiculous, that why I started my belsaw build...so do not have any regrets sir!!!!
I have one that was my Grandaddy’s it has 3 head blocks on the carriage. It’s all steel track . It’s been sitting under a shed a long time. I am not able to run it by myself. It needs some repairs. I may be interested in selling it to the right person . I want it to have a good home. It did us well , but I am only one person now . My Grandaddy and my Daddy are gone, and it’s just me . I have a bandmill and it’s all that I can handle. Let me know if anyone might be interested. Thanks and post more videos of yours running. I miss the days of us running a circular mill.
We are always interested in new mills. This mill has been a labor of love for my sons and I. Lots of hard work dedication and doing everything twice the hard way. Thanks for watching lots more to come!
I run an old belsaw just like this one......m14? I modified mine to cut 16' stuff. Can squeeze 18' stuff on it.......cuts decent......I have all the same issues you explain in your video.....but it milled all the lumber to build me a house and a garage.......and a building for my planer....they do work and cut lumber........you'll get it going right!
Just picked up and old belsaw . Found your videos, thank you for sharing your experience. Mine will be on a wood frame, it's just for personal hobby. I am interested in purchasing a complete top dog assembly from you. I will send you an email shortly.
I have an old bel-saw and i no i need parts that you are making ..I need your contact information.. I work in Florence Alabama how far is the drive to you??
I'm in the Charlotte area. I have a foley belsaw that I need to assemble. What's your advice about the base? Original instructions call for a C-shaped concrete foundation with angle iron set at its top to attach the two beams. I've estimated that it would take about 100 bags of concrete to do seven foundations. I'm wanting to set it up so it can cut at a maximum distance (14 feet) even though I will probably stick to logs in the 8 to 12 foot length.
Our piers are 40 inches deep 24 wide and 48 long. At the bottom of the hole we augered 3 8 inch diameter holes about 24 inches deep, lots of rear and old fencing. We did ours by 80lb bags and a harbor freight cement mixer... was a very long day.. 😪 I would think that if a guy was to pour 2ftx4ftx16 inches and auger down holes for your anchor bolt. Never built one of the wood framed, working on building a clapboard mill right now...
Good Video! Things are easier to spot when the mill is shut down.... It looks like your blade is covered with a polished rust scale. If it is the saw plate needs to be sanded back to bare metal. The blade should have a gray metallic look to it and usually the tensioning marks on the plate can be plainly seen. Also there is no saw guide mark on the outside of the saw plate which is odd. A comment on the Belsaw saw guide...probably a usable design except the diameter of the wooden pins is much too small. They wear really fast...the outside especially. 1" diameter pins work much better.
The blade that is currently on it is the one was that was on it when we found it abandoned in the woods. So it has sat outside for over 20 years, closer to 30 is our guessing. Its been to BH Payne, checked, hammered(the crayon marks are still on there somewhat) new teeth installed and keepers checked. Its a little rusty now from the rain we've been having here as of late(every afternoon and now 6 inches of rain this weekend) I agree the belsaw saw guides are less than perfect and locating better ones are difficult in this area, and we are looking at designing our own however belsaw did not leave enough room to use ones from say a frick or lane.
Hands down the circular saw is the only way to avoid a lot of headaches that the bandsaws give you. I liken them to Rube Goldberg contraptions. I took a more smaller, cheaper, but very capable way of milling timbers from the abundance of 10 inch and smaller diameter red pines available in Minnesota. And brought back to life an old friend of wood works at the same time. ua-cam.com/video/Oq7fOd_O5yM/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/k7cBLq1rgPo/v-deo.html There are advantages this size circular saw has over your saw and a couple are a lot smoother board/timbers right off the mill and a lot less saw dust. It is slow but sure and is strait cutting all the time every time. Maintenance is time taken away from productivity, so go figure.
Try an old semi truck engine. I have a cumins 335 hp.very reliable. Try a aluminium yard stick mounted horizontal on your carage at each dog for visual reference
Yes bringing back to life. Nothing better than teaching your kids something worth while, that’s priceless
New subscriber here, I remember a Lane #1 mill being restored 40 some odd years ago, lots of work getting the bugs out of it, after the work it made good lumber,we sold all the slabs and sawdust just as fast as we could make it,no waste at all, such a nice show !!
I like the way you think.........keep at it and you get the sawmill to cut better than new.........put out all your videos I like them
Thank you! More, always more to come..
I acquired an old '36 A1 Belsaw last fall. It's had a few mods and a lot of the work you have done here, has already been done to mine by previous owners. Mine has been made semi portable with an old truck frame (or 2..or 3) and an axle. I've been looking for a 3rd knee and 2 log dogs for the carriage on mine. The log scale on mine is fairly thrashed too. I'm sure it hasn't worked in decades.
So glad I found your channel. I bought one of these saws last yr. My goal is to set it up this winter and I'm totally going into it blind. I'm sure I'll need some parts.
Going to look at a Foley/belsaw set up in the morning; also getting a Corely edger and 24” Oliver Planer st up to run off another engine. Reasonably priced and was the family farm saw. Can’t wait to get it moved and set up...
They are a great little sawmill. Remember they are a light duty mill. We spent alot of time rebuilding, machining new parts, re-engineering and re-imagining. They are alot like a wife, if every little thing isn't right, she'll let you know in a hurry.
Love your video keep up the good work.i own a100 year old circle mill and love tinkering with it.
New Subscriber. Great video, will binge watch tonight your videos. We had a M14 Foley Belsaw when I was kid 50 years ago. We cut mostly railroad ties. I inherited two wood frame and just bought a third , my third is a 40’ all Steel, well built frame. They are in pretty bad shape. I have a 6cylinder diesel as a possible power plant. You have a nice looking mill. I still have the original manual, tons of info.
Thank you for subscribing! We hope you enjoy the videos, there isn't anything new right now as we just got our blade back (was gone way too long, but that's another story). We will be working on some new videos soon though. ❤
SOOO AMAZING!!! What a proud family legacy❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ MUCH LOVE YB 👊🏻👊🏻🅱️🅱️
If you replace all 3 gears for uprights on carraige you can use 13 tooth sprocket for fifty chain with one inch bore right off the shelf, save a lot over casting new ones, it's what we have done, hope this helps:)
Omg! Thats genius! I never thought of that! I will have to try that. Thank you so very much. BRAVO 👏 👏
Fyi, I recently a few months ago tried to buy a $35,000 hydraulic woodmizer bandsaw, & I got all the way down to saying ok where do I pick it up at, & THEN they informed me of the 55 week minimum lead time, after putting an inquiry on my credit & hours of research & dealing with finance dept & a salesman etc....was ridiculous, that why I started my belsaw build...so do not have any regrets sir!!!!
Thank you. The journey has been well worth it. I've sold some lumber already and have orders waiting
I have one that was my Grandaddy’s it has 3 head blocks on the carriage. It’s all steel track . It’s been sitting under a shed a long time. I am not able to run it by myself. It needs some repairs. I may be interested in selling it to the right person . I want it to have a good home. It did us well , but I am only one person now . My Grandaddy and my Daddy are gone, and it’s just me . I have a bandmill and it’s all that I can handle. Let me know if anyone might be interested. Thanks and post more videos of yours running. I miss the days of us running a circular mill.
We are always interested in new mills. This mill has been a labor of love for my sons and I. Lots of hard work dedication and doing everything twice the hard way. Thanks for watching lots more to come!
I run an old belsaw just like this one......m14?
I modified mine to cut 16' stuff. Can squeeze 18' stuff on it.......cuts decent......I have all the same issues you explain in your video.....but it milled all the lumber to build me a house and a garage.......and a building for my planer....they do work and cut lumber........you'll get it going right!
We have solved a massive amount of problems. And are beginning a new carriage that will allow us to mill 18 foot logs
In regards to the wedge behind the blade. Is your final thickness ⅜, or did you mill it down to ¼?
Much appreciated
Just picked up and old belsaw . Found your videos, thank you for sharing your experience. Mine will be on a wood frame, it's just for personal hobby. I am interested in purchasing a complete top dog assembly from you. I will send you an email shortly.
Good stuff!!
Thank you!
I have an old bel-saw and i no i need parts that you are making ..I need your contact information.. I work in Florence Alabama how far is the drive to you??
We are about 6 hours south, we are 60 miles North of Mobile. Our email is mcguireandsonssawmill@gmail.com .
I'm in the Charlotte area. I have a foley belsaw that I need to assemble. What's your advice about the base? Original instructions call for a C-shaped concrete foundation with angle iron set at its top to attach the two beams. I've estimated that it would take about 100 bags of concrete to do seven foundations. I'm wanting to set it up so it can cut at a maximum distance (14 feet) even though I will probably stick to logs in the 8 to 12 foot length.
Our piers are 40 inches deep 24 wide and 48 long. At the bottom of the hole we augered 3 8 inch diameter holes about 24 inches deep, lots of rear and old fencing. We did ours by 80lb bags and a harbor freight cement mixer... was a very long day.. 😪 I would think that if a guy was to pour 2ftx4ftx16 inches and auger down holes for your anchor bolt. Never built one of the wood framed, working on building a clapboard mill right now...
Good morning, I’m in need of several parts on my old belsaw. Is this something you could help with?
Do you have a website or a place to order parts? I just purchased a saw mill and I'm about to start work I need on bring it back to life.
Our email is mcguireandsonssawmill@gmail.com
Nice video. Where are you located?
Good Video! Things are easier to spot when the mill is shut down.... It looks like your blade is covered with a polished rust scale. If it is the saw plate needs to be sanded back to bare metal. The blade should have a gray metallic look to it and usually the tensioning marks on the plate can be plainly seen. Also there is no saw guide mark on the outside of the saw plate which is odd.
A comment on the Belsaw saw guide...probably a usable design except the diameter of the wooden pins is much too small. They wear really fast...the outside especially. 1" diameter pins work much better.
The blade that is currently on it is the one was that was on it when we found it abandoned in the woods. So it has sat outside for over 20 years, closer to 30 is our guessing. Its been to BH Payne, checked, hammered(the crayon marks are still on there somewhat) new teeth installed and keepers checked. Its a little rusty now from the rain we've been having here as of late(every afternoon and now 6 inches of rain this weekend) I agree the belsaw saw guides are less than perfect and locating better ones are difficult in this area, and we are looking at designing our own however belsaw did not leave enough room to use ones from say a frick or lane.
Just have ray and Rob build a mold and make it there dad.lmfao.
We thought about and are really considering building our own furnace and buying a small muller for the molding sand.
Hands down the circular saw is the only way to avoid a lot of headaches that the bandsaws give you. I liken them to Rube Goldberg contraptions.
I took a more smaller, cheaper, but very capable way of milling timbers from the abundance of 10 inch and smaller diameter red pines available in Minnesota. And brought back to life an old friend of wood works at the same time.
ua-cam.com/video/Oq7fOd_O5yM/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/k7cBLq1rgPo/v-deo.html
There are advantages this size circular saw has over your saw and a couple are a lot smoother board/timbers right off the mill and a lot less saw dust. It is slow but sure and is strait cutting all the time every time. Maintenance is time taken away from productivity, so go figure.
Hey how do we get in touch with you qbout ordering parts we need the cable stud
Cable stud?
3d printed part, put into casting sand. Add some metal. DIY make your own. Nice work
Oh come on there mom it will be okay a little rain never hurt anyone lol.
Try an old semi truck engine. I have a cumins 335 hp.very reliable.
Try a aluminium yard stick mounted horizontal on your carage at each dog for visual reference