re-jigging sawmill
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10/18/13 02:32 AM
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Hi all, been away for a couple of years, had log in problems, and kind of lost interest cuz of that. anyways, I bought a mill, finally, a locally manufactured (peterborough ontario) 20 year old board bandit sawmill. I have switched out the 18 hp kohler for a 13 hp honda. (since I want it to start when I need it,and I'm not going into lumber production anyways, no need for electric start!) and I got in in april, finally got it running last weekend! I want to switch out the block and main bearing blade guide for roller guides. Looking for advice on who can help me make this happen! I apologize if this post is out of place, did a quick forum search, didn't find any info. Glad to be back in the forum. help please.
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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10/20/13 01:49 AM
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Timbeal, thanks, but those aren't the bearings I'm trying to source. I think these are woodmizer style, two are all that are needed, just to push the blade down a little, and have an intergal thrust lip. Thanks anyways, I will peruse the website you posted. dave
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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10/20/13 11:49 AM
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If they are Woodmizer type, why don't you buy them from Woodmizer? They should sell them to you....
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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10/25/13 01:55 AM
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I was hoping for some help, since they will not be a simple switch. I likely will have to get the guide mounts fabricated. But yes Jim, you are correct.
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/09/14 03:23 AM
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thanks to all for the postings. I'm suprised no one else has anything to comment. Surely there are timberframers out there who have sawmills? I have a new question but will start a new thread.
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/09/14 12:57 PM
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Have you resolved your guide system?
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/09/14 04:55 PM
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I don't know if WM will sell the parts to you, maybe if you specify that you have another brand of mill. For me to buy parts for my WM, I have to be the registered owner. I can't buy parts for my friends WM, which I often work on, they have to get them.
There are a number of companies that will sell guide roller systems. Cook's is one.
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/09/14 07:56 PM
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I can't buy parts for my friends WM, which I often work on, they have to get them.
Wow, I never heard that before. Doesn't make sense to me. If someone wanted to buy some parts why wouldn't they sell them? Jim Rogers
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/09/14 09:48 PM
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Dave Shepard
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In case of a stolen mill. If I was added to their account I could then order parts.
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/10/14 06:42 PM
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Ok, makes some sense now...
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/12/14 03:52 AM
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my mill was a locally manufactured unit, it's about 20 years old I think. IT is labelled as a "Board Bandit". I have stripped off the 18 hp kholer twin, and installed a 13 hp honda. I don't expect it to get much use, so went with a smaller honda, since I'm not getting into production, but value reliablity first most. I honestly have a little work to do with the existing guides, they are missing some parts to allow ease of set up. Am thinking of flipping the whole thing, which is a shame, since it will cut 24' and it has a lovely truss system which holds the entire bed true easily. If I could figure out how to post pictures, I would do so. The other issue is that I can't cut less than 1 1/2 on the last cut. bah humbug.
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/12/14 04:18 AM
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1.5" is a killer, I can just squeeze out 3/4" on mine for a last cut.
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Re: re-jigging sawmill
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01/15/14 05:22 AM
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marks mill can do 1" envious.
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