Putting the WPF together

[terrifictimbersllc]

This is a great idea.  But I would consider placing anchor bolts in a line in the concrete, mounting the angles to that,  to allow some vertical and horizontal adjustment of the angle iron. Or maybe just fix strips of PT lumber to the concrete, then fix the angles to that.    It would be quite a feat to be able to cast angle iron in concrete to achieve the spacing and linear tolerances needed. WPF rollers ride on 1/8" wide vertical extrusions on top of the tracks.  On one side there is a narrow groove roller which fits this extrusion and on the other side a wide groove roller, groove about 5/8" wide which allows for some slop in the spacing between the rails. If the sideways spacing of the angle iron uprights isn't close enough one would be jumping off or tearing up the rollers.   Also the tops of the extrusion and rails needs to be linear, deviation from which would affect flatness of boards.

[scsmith42]

It would definitely need to be precise.

The reason that I like the concept of having the steel embedded in the concrete is because it would be less likely to be damaged by rolling a log over it.

On the other hand, if it ever got bent (such as being hit by forklift forks), it would be more difficult to repair (have to chip out concrete).

[Ianab]

Would also work as a track extension for cutting longer beams etc. Make sure it's same height as the alloy tracks and join them together if needed.

I would just pour the concrete slab for now, then bolt the fixed rails in place with concrete anchor bolts and some sort of metal tabs so it can be adjusted or shimmed as needed. If you did manage to knock it out of alignment, loosen the bolts re-adjust.

Ian

[Husband]

Hi guys.

Been following the thread

Quinton, sounds like we're thinking alike, as you ordered the exact same setup that I have, with the exception that I have more track.

Scott he has the 35hp on his mill, so be prepared to tail out quicker than normal

Keep us posted as i am sure you guys will as to how things are going. I am off to Fiji in the morning to go cut some coconut tress and Mahogany, will take the camera and get some pics for you all.

Chris.

[scsmith42]

Chris, we'll look forward to the pix. 

Wish that I had 35 hp instead of 27....  I can definitely bog mine down as I'm milling the big oaks.

[Qweaver]

Well...some bad news.  Shipping got delayed a week in NZ.  The delivery date is now the first week in Feb.  I'm getting some big logs now and I need this sucker.   

[scsmith42]

Quinton, don't be surprised if it takes a week or so to make it through U.S. Customs too.

You'll be full of ideas after your visit here, so the delay is probably a good thing, as that will allow you to break out your welding equipment and start making some custom bunks, etc.

Can't wait to see y'all and brainstorm some ideas!

SS

[Qweaver]

The saw is hitting the western shore Jan. 16.  Then customs and shipping.  I'm getting ready. 

[nomad]

     I could be wrong about this, but I think I sense a little excitement here? 

[scsmith42]

Quinton, have you figured out your schedule in January yet?

[Piston]

 i had no idea what wpf even meant 

I just checked it out on their site, looks pretty impressive.  Are you keeping the LT28 to compliment the new mill?

[Qweaver]

Quinton, have you figured out your schedule in January yet?

Hey Scott,  it turns out that I have some other health issues that have to be addressed before I can know how my January can be planned.  Nothing serious but I am at the call of the doctors so I can't be sure how long this will take.

Quinton

[scsmith42]

No problem, just give me a week or so's notice.

Scott

[Qweaver]

The saw was scheduled to make landfall on Jan. 6th.  No word from customes yet.  Waiting, waiting, waiting!  It's a long way from LA to WV.   

[Husband]

Hi guys.
Just on to say that I am sorry for not posting my pics of my trip to the pacific Islands. My computer got a virus and I had to wipe EVERYTHING and start again, so no pics .
Keep us posted (I am sure you will) as to progress with your new toy when it arrives, and take care of yourself

[Qweaver]

Just got the call from the trucking company last evening.  Customs opened the box...that was the delay.  The saw should be delivered in 4 days.  I'm clearing out the saw shed tomorrow.  Should I have several strong bodies on hand to get the saw onto the forks of my JD110?
Quinton.

[terrifictimbersllc]

Hopefully you have a barn or similar loading ramp so maybe you can scoot it right out.   Don't think you can pick it up with forks until you can get at it from the side. You can't pick it up from the end.  The box probably weighs about 1000 pounds.  Maybe you can arrange heavy timbers on which it can be slid down to the ground.  I was glad I asked for a truck with a lift gate.  I ended up pulling it out of the truck with a chain until it was mostly on the lift gate.  Then got at it from the end, and got one end on the forks with the other end on the gate.  We then lowered both the forks and the lift gate at the same time to the ground.  I was then able to pick it up on the side, but just barely, and back it into my driveway.  After that I could push it around no problem.   In the truck, the box of rails was loaded on top of the mill box.  It took most of our time to get this mill rail box off the larger mill box, and on to the ground safely.  I had 6 mill rail sections so it weighed about 400 pounds. I didn't want anything to fall, after all that travel from NZ.  The trucker was there an hour and a half, and very patient.  I gave him a nice tip.