Author Topic: Home Built Sawmill Count (Read 17376 times)

Firebass · « **on:** December 31, 2009, 05:15:05 pm »

I think it would be interesting to see a category choice named "HOME BUILT " in the Iron Inventory Poll.

But since we don't have that category I'm starting a list of known home built mills. If you've made a sawmill please add it to the list. If its still in work add it also.

1. Firebass, Swingmill

fishpharmer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2009, 05:16:31 pm »

2. bandmill

Hilltop366 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2009, 05:28:38 pm »

Good Idea!

3. Hilltop 16hp Brigss Chainsaw mill

bandmiller2 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 01, 2010, 08:09:44 am »

4) circular mill complete build, Bandmill 2cyl. Wisconsin,circular handset refurb

timberfaller390 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 01, 2010, 09:11:54 am »

bandmill - but I didn't build it

Shamus · « **Reply #5 on:** January 01, 2010, 10:44:59 am »

6). Pro-cut design chainsaw mill.

What a mess it got me into.
Worked great, gave me the bug, got the sawdust in my blood.
Still have it, but haven't used since the upgrade.

Firebass · « **Reply #6 on:** January 01, 2010, 01:01:45 pm »

I would think one could build a chainsaw mill much faster and cheaper than any other build. How well do they work? Are they a good choice for a hobby miller that wants to cut enough lumber to supply him or her self with enough lumber to build sheds shops ect.... Building a bandsaw, circlesaw, swingmill you can cut enough lumber for the whole neighborhood but do you really want to.... Maybe the chainsaw mill needs more credit....

Firebase

Wudman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 01, 2010, 04:24:56 pm »

Bandmill here. 4 Post design with Acme threaded rod to raise and lower head. Compact spare tires. 26' bed that can saw 22' logs. 7.5 HP Electric Motor.

I have also used the carriage with a Rigid portable planer to plane some beams. That worked pretty well.

Wudman

Shamus · « **Reply #8 on:** January 01, 2010, 05:00:26 pm »

Nice looking mill Wudman!

Firebass,
the chainsaw mill is a good option, and cost around $1,000 to build, although it could have been built much cheaper with scrap and salvage. They work well, but are pretty slow production machines, even with the biggest chainsaws strapped to them. You are right - they are likely best suited for a property owner that needs outbuildings, fences, bridges etc. Best application is for squaring logs into cants and larger timbers. I'd rather buy dimensional lumber to finish a project than mill it myself with the chainsaw, and it would likely cost less in the long run.Too much sharpening, too many hours, too much exhaust, too exhausting...

Magicman · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2010, 05:29:08 pm »

That planer attachment is some kinda all right....

.....took some thinking.....

......

TJB · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2010, 09:15:18 pm »

8. Another procut style chainsaw mill

customdave · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2010, 10:08:26 pm »

Wow neat topic keepin coming!!!!

Dave

GF · « **Reply #12 on:** January 01, 2010, 11:48:39 pm »

Gary Bandsaw Sawmill
31hp V-Twin, Fully hydraulic.

Firebass · « **Reply #13 on:** January 02, 2010, 05:22:25 pm »

Quote from: GF on January 01, 2010, 11:48:39 pm

Gary Bandsaw Sawmill
31hp V-Twin, Fully hydraulic.

Woa!

Thats not a sawmill thats a piece of art! Nice work GF

Adding pictures is a plus so I went back and modified my post to add my photo. If you have a picture of your mill please post it.

Thanks
Firebass

ErikC · « **Reply #14 on:** January 02, 2010, 06:02:34 pm »

Boy, a lot of the homebuilt mills here work as well as anything but that red one of Garys is a beauty. It even looks like the paint job has a clear coat finish!