Homemade Bandsaw Mill walk-around
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- Опубліковано 8 бер 2017
- This is my second build of this bandsaw mill... The first was underpowered and underbuilt, so I tore it down to the frame and started over...
This video is just the walk-around of the mill showing vital parts and functions... I tried to show everything I could think of to help someone come up with ideas for their mill... If I had plans for this, I could have built it in about a week assuming all my parts were standing by...
I used a Hobart 125 flux core wire welder, 2x2x3/16" square tube, and 2.5x2.5x3/16" square tube for the frame and carriage... The blade guides are from Cooks Saw MFG, sold as a compete assembly (recommend you buy the complete assembly)... The engine is a DuroMax 18hp (Honda clone) and is plenty of power for this size mill... My log bed rails are 2x2x1/8" angle iron flipped on it's end and my casters ride well on them... The log bunks are 4x4x1/4" steel tubing... The rails are 19 or 20ft, giving me about 17ft of cutting length... The good thing about this mill is I can build more rails as far as I want for larger wood...
I'm pretty happy with this mill and there isn't much I would change. It cuts straight lumber at a nice rate with a sharp blade... Hope you enjoy the video and that it helps you with your mill. Please ask any questions if you have any... - Навчання та стиль
I’ve watched pretty much every video available and yours is the design I’m gonna copy. It’s the perfect combination of form and function without any unnecessary, over complicated features.
Thanks a million for sharing my friend!
What a great design!! Simple, robust and very functional. Thanks for sharing mate. Really appreciate it.
000BigKev
thank you
Mnapatikana wapi?
I really like the clean and simple design of this mill! Thank you for the walk-around!
I love woodworking from my soul I have spent countless hours going over and over videos of home made bandsaw mills for the past 5 years and this year I came across yours I have spent the last month getting all of the steel today I purchased the 18hp Duromax engine tomorrow I will purchace the cooks blade guides,the 18.75 steel sheaves, 10-1/4 &3" drive pulleys. What i"m trying to say is because of your video I believed I can build my own sawmill from watching your video so Thank you for putting this video out you have made my dream become reality.
That is truly rewarding to hear. I wish you the best with your mill. Thank you for the heartfelt comment.
Thank you very much Josh, I really like the 4 post mill, I will start building my mill next week.
Looking forward to your next video
Hi Josh I eventually got to build my sawmill. I only have one problem and hope you can help. When I start cutting the wood the blade starts cutting downwards. I tried everything I could think of but it keeps cutting downwards. Pls give me some advice.
Greetings
Freddie
Botswana Africa
Josh, I have watched many many videos of folks showing and talking about their homemade mills! I have to say that this one is the best one ! Nice, normal, simple and good info and camera work! Good job kiddo! I know that your proud of your mill! I am proud for you! Looks real good!
Mikediddylilley
Thanks a lot. I hope it helps.
And yes it was a great simple presentation and one of the best l have seen
@@joshsbomber awesome video this gives me the confidence to try my own mill great video
I never ever thought I could make something like this with my powerarc but having seen what you have created I feel I can.
That's the purpose. Thanks. I didnt know if I could or not, so I went to Google and UA-cam. The reason for making this video is for every 100 cutting videos out there, there was still zero that dug deep into the fabrication, so I made my own... I learned a lot and learned even more after this video, but all in all, I'm glad I did it.
What a great design, love the wheels and track
I've watched a lot of different videos trying to figure out how to make my own sawmill. Started in a somewhat different direction until I saw this video. Spent a couple hours trying to figure out how to incorporate your ideas without having to start over. Your design and your video to explain everything is better than anything else I've seen. Thank you for putting this out there, I'm alot more confident I'm going to get a good build by using your design, especially with how well you explained everything. You are da man, thanks
Thanks so much. Just keep in mind everything needs to be very rigid, but adjustable. With that mindset, you will have a fine mill.
Nice Job! Thank you for the tour!
I have probably looked at 50 UA-cam videos of Home made saw mills, without a doubt yours is my favourite.
Simple, easy and does the job.
Great video
Thank you. My intention was to do better than I had seen. Glad to hear it helps
Not many Men could build this, Nice Job Sir !! Appreciate Your time on this , Thanks for Showing it .
Thanks for going to the trouble of making this video, very helpful, and a great job.
Chris Boyton
Thank you. So many videos and so little information, so I tried to cover anything that came to mind. Glad it's been helpful.
I think you did a great job and thank you for explaining some things I never understood keep up the good work and know we're behind you
Thank you. Glad it was helpful
Very simple and clean design. One of the best home built sawmills I have seen.
Thanks.
Thanks for the detail. Awesome build,simple and very functional.
Thanks
Been looking a lot diy band saw mill videos and yours is one of the best!! Thanks for sharing
Greg Jordan
I really appreciate that and hope the video helps others. The sawmill world is a community of people willing to help, I've learned.
awsome job, thank you for the video.
This is fantastic! Great build and excellent video.
Great ideas. Love the log dogs. You have helped many people with your explanations. Thank you.
Its all about helping each other out. I appreciate the comment
I think that was an awesome build , simple functional . Sounds like you have the same problem I do talking to a camera that don't talk back lol .
I do. Lol I am not a front man by any means
your design is one if not the best one I've seen. thank you for sharing. I'm going to try to build my own. good luck and keep up the good work sir
Thank you. I would recommend up sizing a few of my items. Number 1, larger diameter axles (minimum 1.5" axles), number 2, a better way to lift lower the saw, number 3, bandwheels instead of pneumatic wheels, number 4, use centrifugal clutch with "B" type belt to drive... Good luck man
@@joshsbomber hec yeah man, I appreciate that greatly! Started buying my metal, going with a 16 foot deck just to be on the safe side
Actually a very nice mill. Clean and simple.
Parabéns! A mais perfeita e simples que já vi!
Pretty damn inventive, i’d be proud to have it at my shop
Thank you
Oh yeah, that's one of the nicer homemades I've yet to see on UA-cam, Nice job!
OceanBlueLady/ Jacki
Thank you.
Very nice build. Gives me a bunch of ideas.
Thank you. If you haven't started the build already, strongly consider actual band wheels or pulleys from Surplus Center. I wish I had just done that from the start. Also make everything overbuilt and adjustable.
Great Job. You made it logically very simple.I watched your machine video a no of times and intend to follow your steps in my fabrication. God bless you.
Thank you! God bless. My best advice when you start is to build with larger diameter axles.
Thanks for swift reply & advice.What should be the min size of axels? Yeah. You did mention in the video that your idle axle broke down for which you added another bearing bracket in the centre.
Nice clean build my friend!
Charles Crook
Thank you
Probably the best looking and most simplistic home made sawmill. I'm using your plan to make my own!! Thanks man!!!
Blake S
Thank you. Try to find bigger axles would be my only advice.
Josh Davis
Are you talking about your trailer tires?
Blake S
Yes. The axles for the band wheels. In this case, they are trailer tires. The blade tension is more than the axles can handle. I've snapped them a few times and had to re-weld them. Just go with like 1 3/8" or so.
Josh Davis
Oh man! Is there any benefit to using tires vs actual Sheaves?
Blake S
Actual band wheels would be the very best option but they cost quite a bit. Rubber pneumatic wheels are the cheapest option, but not as rigid as you would want with mass wood production. The rubber wheels are bsically for hobby cutting, etc. As for using sheeves, I have never tried or have any advice on them.
Dude...great work. Good on you!! Simple,robust and user friendly.
Thanks a bunch
I am in africa if we need this good tchnology what we have to do? I am calling help from you
Thank you for the tutorial! Great video and build!
Nice job, I’ve been planning on building one of these for about 5 years now, I’m just now putting together the parts I’ll need for the build, so hopefully this winter I’ll get it done.
did you get it done?
Just like Grady I would love some plans.
Very well built and Engineered Mill ! I feel that many Machines like this are best when they are kept as Simple and less Complicated as possible which is what i really like about your build you also did a great job on Fabrication and savaging other parts for the build
Appreciate all the compliments. I try my best at whatever I do.
Thanks a lot, you have answered my questions on the motor you used as I planned on using that or a 7.5 horsepower electric motor. I too liked the cooks guides. Inexpensive and functional. You have some great ideas and implemented them well. Thank you Sir.
Bill Wessels
Thank you. Sometimes simple is more functional. Many times I had to slow myself down and review my basics.
You are welcome and you got it right.
Thank you! Most helpful!
worth watching for second time
Great design and great tour! Thanks!
Nicely done. Some good engineering and fabrication skills in place there. Best of luck as you continue to get it dialed in.
Thank you
John here been wanting one of these just to old now but glad for you please do one thing double check for a or 2 kill switches just in case.
I actually rebuilt this mill and sold it to a guy. My next one WILL have blade guards and an easy to get to kill switch. Thanks
No lubrication/coolant for you blade? Set up a drip line with lightly soapy water. Helps keep down pitch and sap buildup on your blades, keeps them cleaner and cooler. Cooler blades wont stretch/expand as much during use, helps keep the blades sharper and longer between sharpening or replacement.
A simple setup with a water dispenser jug equipped with a spigot, secured above the top bar of the mill would work, and run some tubing down, secure it where it can drip on the blade just where it passes into the wood.
Great design. Well done
Good video; clear, informative and easy to follow - thank you
Thank you.
You did a nice job on your fabrication. You will find that your sawmill will improve, and you'll stop having problems with your axle, when you get rid of the tires, and replace them with actual cast iron bandsaw wheels. Very hard to tension the blade properly with aired tires. Cut quality will improve tremendously, too. Been there, done that.
Jeff Heath The Vintage Workshop
Thanks Jeff. I have debated the wheels, but the cast wheels are so expensive. Eventually, I hope to change these out tho with some actual bandsaw wheels.
I know the cast wheels are expensive, but keep in mind that so is a bunch of messed up lumber. Just trying to help you avoid mistakes that so many have made before you. Rubber tires are used in all the inexpensive-to-build sawmill plans, so they are very appealing. Problem is, you can't tension the blade properly, so you end up cranking on it to tighten it more, and the axles break. It's a nasty loop of bad outcomes. Look for an old, vintage bandsaw that is beyond repair, but with good wheels. Lots of 100 year old 27" to 30" bandsaws that the wheels are perfect for. I've got a 27" Chicago Machinery Exchange bandsaw that's 110 years old, and the wheels are cast iron, sturdy as hell, and are 2" wide. PERFECT. Paid $100 for the entire machine. Good luck.
Jeff Heath The Vintage Workshop
I'm hoping (and looking) to stumble onto an old sawmill like that with good parts or someone looking to upgrade and selling a working mill within a hobbiest budget. I've considered casting my own also, but that's a whole nother project. lol
You prolly spent more on those tires and hubs than a set of 19" band wheels would of ran you. I got my band wheels and collars , pillow blocks, 1 1/2" shafts all for under 300 bucks shipped from surplus center. I think my band wheels where $48,00 each with pulley belt and collar.
I’m considering starting with an old shop bandsaw such as a 26” to 36” Crescent or something similar as a donor to my mill. There is a school of thought that the larger the wheel, the less stress on the blade over time. You also get the advantage of larger material capacity. One tradeoff is the blades will be more expensive. Being able to use the wheels, axles, bearings, drive pulley, frame components and hopefully some other parts would help defray some of the cost of an initial build. Hopefully.....
That is a dandy looking saw mill. I hope you don’t mind if I STEAL some ideas from you. Lol.
Great job sir finally someone actually explained and showed how to build a mill looks very professional awesome build thank you I'm gonna try n build one
Thank you
Thanks for sharing . Good clear video , very well done. I've made some decisions based on this. Good craftsmanship. Thanks again.
Don Loughrey
Thank you. Glad it helped out
when you get a set of plans let me know thanks Grady
make a blade gaurd
Very well made machine and excellent video!
Thank you
Nice build.
I like the wheel tensioner/adjustment plate idea. 👍
Thanks.
You did a Horrible job making this look home made. You can sell this at the store as a Professional Mill.
This is as good as I've seen. Thanks.
Good video and tips . I like your walking ramps on the log bed. Have to get back to work on mine,.
1rustytree
thanks.
Nice job. Thanks for sharing
That's a very innovative design and I respect your knowledge to create your own design. I was a sawfiler 33 years and have no idea how to design what you have done. That said I would encourage you to design a guard that will cover as much of the bands as possible but not interfere with cut or travel. A broken band could be very hazardous. It is an awesome design , Id love have something as I enjoy woodcrafting as a hobby. Hardwood and cedar I like to use is limited and very $$$".
I often have access to logs or dead trees and that would be an option for me.
Thanks
I appreciate all the kind words. I ended up selling this to another enthusiasts and I suggested he build guards also. Thanks for the input.
@@joshsbomber There ya go.
Nice job. Can't wait to build mine.
Thank you
very nicely done, Simple and clean design. best I have seen. I will be starting my build this week.
Thank you
Ни понял ни одного слова но глядя на это творение его нельзя не воссоздать .Прекрасная работа .Спасибо!!!
looks very well done, with out being overly complicated.
Thanks. Thats my life goals. Lol well done, not complicated
Nice one beautiful build.
Thank You
Thanks For Walking us through your Sawmill build looks like you didn't find job great information once again thank you
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Like the way everything is adjustable and repairable GREAT JOB looks like it will serve you for many years John in Milo Maine
Thank you
Nice simple build. Nice job.
Doug Young
Thank you
Awesome build
Thank you
great sawmill build would love plans to make one for myself. thumbs up my friend
Thanks. I have no plans for this one.
Awesome video and awesome sawmill man. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this. Definitely has pushed me towards building s mill vs buying one.
Tucker Andrews
Good to hear man. I watched many videos myself and thought I'd contribute to the cause.
A very nice mill build,, you should be proud !
Thank you
Best build I’ve seen so far
Thank you
Grazie per il video.... molto esplicativo. Hai risolto dei dubbi che avevo.. adesso si salda!!!
Nice mill well thought out nice job
Thank you
Dude That's awesome-Many thanks-you just saved me many hours.
Thanks.
Very nice job on your mill...
Thank you.
a clever simple build , good job
the green man
Thanks.
Did a great job on it.
Nice work! Good job on the walk around explanation.
Thank you
Basic enough but functional...I like it!
Great job, helpfull, and humble
Thank you
That is the best setup iv seen.
Thank you.
job well done, very impressive
I really enjoyed your video. Simple and functional. Your adjustments are genius. Your mill is beautiful.
Thank you
@@joshsbomber how wide is it and what blade/band length/size. Lol I'm following your build pattern as best I can.
The blade i used is 158" long x 1.25" ... I believe the saw head was 50" wide.
Thank you.
Just finished watching "cutting big yellow pine." I've started collecting pieces for my build. Too cool your also a musician. Drummer in a past life myself. Some on UA-cam.
Nice set up
Thanks. Appreciate the comment
really great overview video. thanks for sharing
Thanks
My Grandpa would love to see your work!
Thanks. That means a lot
Great work
Thanks for the video. Answers some questions
This is the best example of a homemade bandsaw mill I've seen . The one change I believe would improve it , is a screw to adjust height ; the come-along has to be difficult .
Hey, I really appreciate the kind words. I agree. A different height adjustment routine would be looked into on my next build.
well done ... thanks for sharing.
You did a great job .thanks for sharing
Thank you
Thank you for sharing.good job.
Thank you.
Very good. nice job and I cant say enough about it but I think I wont one. Thanks for showing what you have done. Thanks again..
john kozloc
Thank you. Lots of sleepless nights right there. Haha
Nice job!
Thank you
That is cool bud. You did a good job.
MrMunchiemo
thank you sir
Nice job there. I like your height winch system and the dog design.
Michael Clark
Thanks. The dawg system was from someone else's video on youtube, but I don't remember who to give credit to. It works great. The height system was a bit of a struggle at first until I got it all functional. It works great.
This is the nicest homemade mill I've seen. I'm wanting to make my own and I'm going to use your video to help me design it. Very nice work! Thanks for sharing
Wow. Thanks. I rebuilt this after this video with larger axles, actual band wheels, and a centrifugal clutch drive pulley. Otherwise, it did a great job as you see it
@@joshsbomber I have 19" blade wheels coming and I'm going to make mine towable using 8" channel iron and boat axel. I like the idea of centrifugal clutch. I already have a small diesel engine and 18 gallon aluminum fuel tank. I just ordered the cooks blade guides and 4" v groove casters. I found a crank lift at my local scrapyard that should work great for raising and lowering my bandsaw platform. I'm planning on cutting my own lumber to build a small house on my 12 acres. I just wanted to thank you for your video and the great work you did.
Sounds like you got it under control. I appreciate the comments. Good luck. Make a video also.
Very nicely done!
Thank you
looks great, look forward to an at work video, you showing us how it works please, many thanks steve
Steve Atkinson
I have a video of me using it posted somewhere on here. thanks
nice work friend, I think you saved me making a lot of time consuming mistakes...God bless...doug
Thanks
Great job