I should have a video up in a week or 2, all I have left to do is put on a drive belt and belt tensioner. Just waiting on it to get above 0 degrees outside.
Will be interesting to see how well the lift mechanism holds up to the bigger engine. Perhaps a title of "harbor freight sawmill engine modification" or "harbor freight sawmill engine conversion" would get a ton of views. At least with a cheaper sawmill like the HF mill, it isn't as risky doing such a conversion like it would be on my sawmill that costs twice as much.
Just curious why are you trying to reinvent the wheel I have one in the motor that comes on it is more than adequate what would your ideas just curious
I find the stock motor to be good for softwoods and small hardwoods. I have been cutting 16 to 20 inch ash and maple and it was just underpowered. With the new motor I can make the cut approximatly 2 to 3 times faster depending on the wood and if I have a good sharp blade. I would have gone with the 13hp predator for ease of instalation but this motor was bought and paid for.
Interesting build. It will be something to see when you get it running. 👍
Should be running by the end of the week. I have a half day tomorrow to work on it.
Cecil E Skinner would be proud of you modifying a cheaper sawmill to perform like a bigger, more expensive sawmill.
I look forward to seeing the results of the upgrade. I considered upgrading mine to a 25HP Kohler Command Pro
I should have a video up in a week or 2, all I have left to do is put on a drive belt and belt tensioner. Just waiting on it to get above 0 degrees outside.
endlessmountainwoodworks Awesome! Happy New Year
Will be interesting to see how well the lift mechanism holds up to the bigger engine. Perhaps a title of "harbor freight sawmill engine modification" or "harbor freight sawmill engine conversion" would get a ton of views. At least with a cheaper sawmill like the HF mill, it isn't as risky doing such a conversion like it would be on my sawmill that costs twice as much.
Its a Central machinery sawmill lol it says nowhere on package harbor freight
interesting upgrade but with the engine reversed won't the drive be backwards?
It spun the correct way at the blade, the 2 engines must have spun reverse of each other.
Just curious why are you trying to reinvent the wheel I have one in the motor that comes on it is more than adequate what would your ideas just curious
I find the stock motor to be good for softwoods and small hardwoods. I have been cutting 16 to 20 inch ash and maple and it was just underpowered. With the new motor I can make the cut approximatly 2 to 3 times faster depending on the wood and if I have a good sharp blade. I would have gone with the 13hp predator for ease of instalation but this motor was bought and paid for.