Sawmill Build - Chain Slabber & 90deg Circle on the same tracks

[Hilltop366]

You got a good start Pitot, like I have said before I spend way more time messing with the log and setting up for a cut than cutting. things should smooth out a bit (you may also find yourself looking at lots of hyd. pics and videos soon) as far as the lack of bar oil and being on the edge of the limits for a single belt it all sounds very fimiliar to me. The 10° cut chain may not garb as bad as standard cut chain and I also found that a hand crank feed allows me to keep a smoother feed rate which helps from the cycle of over feeding and then backing off to let the engine recover, makes it a lot eaiser on gear.

I got a idea that when you get the other saw head rigged up and working good you may not use the csm very often.

[jdrum]

 for the csm, have you looked into the belts that they use on bikes?
 that or go with chain drive.

jim

[okie]

I've wondered about the bike belts too. I think the main reason for belt drive is that it is easier and cheaper to replace smoked belts than sheared engine components.

[pitotshock]

I got a idea that when you get the other saw head rigged up and working good you may not use the csm very often.

I have the same feeling, but I still think it will be the powerhead of choice when I need to make a post or beam. I don't see myself cutting too many wide slabs for woodworking

As for the motorcycle belts or chains, the electric clutch I am using (which is really handy!)  from the lawnmower has an integral pulley and moving over to something else would require a different design. My suggestion for others would be to use an industrial 2 belt centrifugal clutch, or put the engine on a pivot and use the belts as a clutch, but still have 2 belts to take the hp. Otherwise you will have to reduce your speed of feed to keep the belt alive.

[pitotshock]

Hey guys, in case you are wondering, I am still alive and well; the circular saw is still a go; I just own a horse farm and the summers around here don't leave any time to spare. So where I left off in March, is exactly where the project has stayed.

I plan on getting going again in the next month or so and hopefully get this thing done so I can get to cutting this fall/winter.

Hopefully, it won't be too long before I start posting some updates again...

[fishpharmer]

PS, glad your back, I was just wondering about your whereabouts the other day.  I look forward to your posts.

[Hilltop366]

PS, glad your back, I was just wondering about your whereabouts the other day.  I look forward to your posts.

Me too

[Tim]

I'm about a half hour up the road from you pilotshock. I'll trade you tours. Show me yours and I'll show you mine. I'll even throw in some bedding for your horses.

[pitotshock]

Tim

Show me yours and I'll show you mine. I'll even throw in some bedding for your horses

Now that sounds like a plan, although mine still looks like a pile of parts...

and how did you know horses go through a pile of bedding? 

[hobbytrucker1966]

great looking mill mine has a 16 hp b&s with a 20 inch bar its setup pretty simple have fun and keep your fingers safe