Modifying our Norwood Sawmill So We Can Level Logs EASIER!
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2023
- In this video, we develop a modification to our Norwood Mill so we can level logs easier. Isolating the heart of the log is critical when milling posts and beams. This homemade toe board with make that process quick and accurate.
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We use wedges, then we engineered a jack to taper, put a roller bed to roll the timber's off of the mill, we cut around 1,200 foot a day sawing pine 6/6/12', 4/6/12', thanks for some good ideas, keep on sawing 👍🇺🇲
Ok, that sinister laugh at 15:04 killed me 🤣
When I saw the thumbnail, my first thought was, “that looks like some West Virginianeering.”
One thing you could do to center that jack better is to cut slots instead of holes for the bolts. Then you could slide it under the log better.
Easier to turn one bunk around so the bottom lip faces the adjoining bunk lip. Then don’t use the nuts and bolts.
Appalachian Engineering looks a lot like what my Dad called Southern Engineering. Nothing wrong with working with the resources at hand, way to get er done Troy!
Hell yeah man! I'm going to do something similar on my mill. By the way that Polyface Farm shirt made me smile. They are only about an hour from me.
Looks like a fun project. Thanks for sharing!
Dude, you need to make a metal table for outdoor metal work. My knees scream when I watch you squat! LOL!! Great Idea, great video!
One nice thing using the sawblade as reference is that there is no need for measuring when aligning the core to the bunks. When the blade is in the middle the blade is in the middle.
G'day again from downunder Troy.
I'd hazard a guess and say your next channel sponsor may be a metal fabrication bench company, it sure looks like you need it haha.
I have extra bolts for my sawmill (LM-30), it's not just you. Good idea, will ponder this solution. We roll the log on small blocks to raise up an end.
Hi Troy,
I used an atv jack upsidedown. That way my socket doesn't move it stays at the same level. Also weld a bigger area plate and then you don't have to worry about sliding it back and forth. I also use a battery drill to run mine up and down.
I am in the process of setting up a laser with a mirror that way I don't have to walk back and forth to find the pith. I also run an LT15.
Hello ,it.s better to put a steel angle on a left side like the right side and after to slide the assembly under the log at the good position and also different seize if you put more steel angle on the bled
Troy I've done the same thing on my LT-15 except I use an air Jack from HF and have wooden pedestals at each end. And I move the jack back and forth. also can move the pedestals when cleaning underneath the mill. I used to use scissor jacks to level old houses I welded some grade 8 nuts on them so I could use my impact to run them up and down. All with the same socket.
I would have attached an additional piece of steel to the top of the jack, that would span across the sawmill frame and would allow for various diameter logs. As it is, a smaller log (when pushed over to the sawmill side stop) would not contact the jack. Just a thought. Overall, you've got a great idea Troy.
A lot of work when all you need is a wedge..But fun to build with your new toy.
Try wedging a 20 inch diameter log that weighs hundreds of pounds. With a wedge you would have to move it back and forth until it matches the height you need. This jack allows me to dial it in while using mechanical advantage to do so
Nicely done
Im curious why you didnt make your pad wider, the support stands barely fit on the pad?
TROY, .YEP....I like the concept!
If you can build it,why buy it!
Very interesting...the things I learn here.
Nice metal cutting table.
Looks like West Virginia.
I wish I was there helping you.
Heh, just a small suggestion. Keep bolts permanent but make tray holes into slots then you could slide try to center on log.
Is it possible to make a rolling table so you can put jack anywhere.
Nice job redneck😊
Gloves? For plasma cutter?
Good day, i have a lm29 v2, she is 3 years old. I payed 800€ for thé 2 bottle jack leveling mécanismes and it is thé worst engineering ever, Norwood should bé very ashamed of this product. Your idée will bé very useful to me as i spent thé day upgrading thé mill and adding rigidité to thé Saw bed. Thank you for thé vidéo.
Man, really tickling my welding fancy. Hey you tell that idiot that unplugged the mic.
Hmmm, some idiot must have left the keyboard unplugged 😂 Just incase you don't know. The term "redneck" was founded in West Virginia from the coal miners. By the red scarfs they wore around their neck. Welding in the field makes you more of a roughneck, but they aren't that different. There's always a cooler filled with cold snacks. Lots of things cross over, like the speed square you're using. If you have saw horses, those work great for welding in the field too. I too have the same problem with welding/fabrication and woodworking. I also work on engines and epoxies as well, so keeping my garage clean is a nightmare.
I'll find any excuse to weld something up. However, had you thought of using pipe stands? They are simple to place anywhere, can carry a bunch of weight, simple to adjust height.
that sawmill is going to fall off the cement pad - you need to add about 6" to the width
Or he could just bolt it to the pad, it's easier. When the roof is there he will not move that mill anyways...
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When those scissor jacks fail, they will give you a big scare. Most of those jacks are meant to be used only a few times, most never leave the trunk of a car to change a spare tire out.
Doesn't look like it cuts very well at all took several passes