Improving the Woodland Mills HM122 - Part 1: Ruler and Pointer
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2022
- In part 1 of a series, I improve the ruler scales on my Woodland Mills HM122 by using a sharper, more accurate ruler and a clear window-style line pointer. In part 2 (coming next week) we'll install a DRO and compare it to the ruler.
Some links:
Part 2 video (DRO): • Improving the Woodland...
Last year's video on sawmill ruler scales:
• How to interpret and u...
Adhesive rulers from Oregon Rule Co:
oregonrule.com/orc/product-ca...
This is the specific white vertical 24" ruler I used in the video:
oregonrule.com/orc/product/1-...
Westcott Magnetic Strip Ruler, 12-Inch, Set of 3 on Amazon:
amzn.to/3RWvAwS
After watching your video I checked my yellow scale. It was off 1/4 inch in 20! I also checked the three yellow from Wesdtcott and one was off. Thanks. No wonder I was having sentiency issues.
I've been in construction for all most 30 yrs and never thought to snap the end of my utility blade off🤦♂️ great video!
I made one of these this morning for my HM126. What an increase in accuracy and readability! Thank you for such a simple but really great idea!👍👍
I made the new pointer. It made a HUGE difference.
My old TimberKing 1220 mill had the "plastic" magnetic scales and there were off also; I don't remember if over or under. My new Wood-Mizer LT40 has 2 quarter scales; Standard and Hardwood. The Standard scale increments are 1/8" over (4/4 = 1.125") which gives you just over the quarter thickness and the Hardwood scale is 1/4" over (4/4 = 1.250) which gives you just over 1/8" thicker than the quarter thickness.
Great idea, and pretty economical too. Thanks, I’ll do this to my hm122 .
I rather quickly realized the wooland mills original rulers weren't accurate enough for my use. So I installed a digital scale, which lasted for about a year due to my mill being out in the weather. I had to revert back to the original rulers for a job and it was absolutely miserable. I've ordered a new set of DRO, this time a more expensive and sturdier version. I'll be making a video about it when it arrives. If it works out nicely I'll supply all the details of where to buy it and how to install, should it be of interest to anyone. I'd guesstimate to be posting the video in 4-8 weeks.
Gosh, it's great to know I'm not an idiot! Thought it was just me and my lack of ability to read the tape. Think before I buy a new one, might try just taking a fine point marker and 1/8 marks on the existing one. I see making a plexiglass indicator in my future as well. Thank you for the wonderful video! Take care!✌
Awesome! Genius! TFS. As I bounce around on what I'm cutting, I prefer the absolute and noticed it's off (Never Nothing). Definitely doing the plexi viewer! Might be a good idea to drill the hole 1'st?
Excellent video. You did a great job of not only explaining what you did but also the reason for doing it.
Very good infos. I will upgrade the same way. Thanks.
This explains so much.... very helpful.
It’s pronounced (in the abbreviated form), “D.R.O.” Said just as quickly as “DRO.”Just like on a tractor it is pronounced “P.T.O.” and not “PTO.” Really good video. Very helpful. I’ve ordered the same ruler and will pick up a piece of acrylic. Thank you very much for this and sharing. Stay blessed.
Hi! I'm new to your channel because I'm looking to purchase a Woodland Mills saw, and I have been bingeing your videos.
I like the clear window, thanks for all the info. Now let’s get the GoPro and go for a ride in the Ferrari 😮
Is it possible the index marks on the winch induce an error as the cable winds and unwinds (diameter of the coiled wire changes). I really appreciate your videos. Very clear and concise. I'll be going back to the sawmill shed build (calculations). Thank-you very much for sharing.
Being precise with diameter is essential for sawing. I saw the same way cutting dimensional lumber or slabs or pretty much anything. If I have a squared Kant or top of a slab cut, I just do the same thing on all of them. When I return from my first cut , I always lift my wood mizer 15 up a full turn, which is 2 in. Return and let it down the same full turn 2 in. I’m right back where I made the cut. If I’m sawing one inch. I go down 16 or or 1/4 or half turn plus add 2 clicks for Kurf. For 1 1/2 3/4 turn plus 2 for the kurf. Whatever dimension it’s same process. Works fast and dependable and easy. Never use the scale really. AC
Great video , I thought the ruler was off . I’ve just been counting turns . But I’d really like to get Whr I can finish the last board off the mill the same size . I’ll be doing this . Thanks
thanks man!!!!
Nice 308!!