Circle sawmill publications

[chopperdr47]

It's a rainy morning here so I was going over some of the pubs that I found while I was getting my Frick mill set up. There is a lot of good information out there but it can be hard to find. So I thought while I was waiting for the mud to re-hydrate, I would post what I found in case there was somebody else that might not have all of these.

If there are others, please add them on.

http://www.climaxlocomotives.com/sawmills/ A good history of the large sawmill operations of the early 20th century.

http://www.sawdoc.com/troubleshooter.htm This was a great help in getting my blade cutting straight

http://extension.missouri.edu/publications/DisplayPub.aspx?P=G5600 Short and basic but it also has some good links to other related topics.

http://naldc.nal.usda.gov/download/CAT87208435/PDF Pretty in-depth manual. I'm still reading this one and finding good stuff.

http://www.simondsint.com/circularsaws/Circle%20Sawing%20Publications/LD%20Publications/The%20Efficient%20Saw%20Mill_10-09.pdf This had more on bits and shanks than I found most other places

http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/misc/circsaw.pdf Probably the best and a "must read" for anyone starting with a circle mill.

http://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/small-scale-sawmill-business-zmaz82ndzgoe.aspx?PageId=2#ArticleContent A good magazine article for a wet or snowy afternoon.

http://www.fricksawmills.com/pdfs/0&0CMANUALCOMPLETE.pdf I didn't know exactly how some of my mill was supposed to go together and this really helped on some of those gray areas.

http://petersonsawmills.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/press_articles_general33.pdf More really good info on saw blades and teeth

There are a couple of others that I cant find right now. I will come up with them and add them later.

There is no substitute for experience. I am a true novice, but this information got me asking some of the right questions and somewhat understanding the answers.

[loggah]

I kind of like the first one on the Climax Locomotive website!! ;D i worked quite a bit on the Climax that  is up to Clarks White Mt.Central R.R one mud season years ago machining bushings for the driveline. That is an impressive amount of reading material on sawmills! ;D Don

[GeneWengert-WoodDoc]

There is a listing a many publications on a University of Wisconsin extension publication.  Many are not listed above.  Here is a link to their publication

http://forestandwildlifeecology.wisc.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/publications/73.PDF

To get a copy of many of these, your local library can use their inter library loan process.

Another listing of books is at
http://forestshop.com/log&saw.html

[GeneWengert-WoodDoc]

Here is a partial listing from the Univ of Wisconsin I mentioned above.  Some of the sources are no longer in business and some of the titles are out of print, so see your library.


Saws
Armstrong Carbide Filer's Handbook, by J. Hewitt, 1978, Armstrong Manufacturing Co., 2135 NW 21st Ave., Portland. OR 97208.

Armstrong Saw Filer's Handbook, by P.S. Quelch, Second Revised Edition, 1970, Armstrong Manufacturing Co. 2135 NW 2 lst Ave, Portland. OR 97208.

Hanchett Saw and Knife Fitting Manual, by K.S. Hanchett, 1956, 8th Ed., Hanchett Manufacturing Co., Big Rapids, MI 49307.

Saga of the Saw Filer, by S. Holbrook, 1952. Armstrong Manufacturing Co., 2135 NW 21st Ave., Portland, OR 97208.

Saws: Design, Selection, Operation, Maintenance, by E.M. Williston, 2nd Ed., 1989, Miller Freeman Publications, 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107.


Sawmills
Circular Sawmills and Their Efficient Operation, by S.J. Lunstrum, U.S. Forest Products Lab, 1 Gifford Pinchot Drive, Madison, WI 53705.

Computer Automation for Sawmill Profit, by D. Robertson and J. White, Editors, Proceedings of the Forest Products Research Society Conference, 1984, Norfolk, Virginia, Oct. 4-6. 1982, FPS, 2801 Marshall Court. Madison. WI 53705.

Computer Control Systems for Log Processing and Lumber Manufacturing, by E.M. Williston, 1985, Miller Freeman Publications, 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

Handbook for Small Sawmill Operators: How to Attain and Maintain Accuracy of Cutting, American Society Mechanical Engineers, 1956. Univ of Minn.

Lumber Manufacturing: The Design and Operation of Sawmills and Planer Mills, by E.M. Williston, 1976, Miller Freeman Publications, 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

The Lumberman's Handbook of Inspection and Grading (Google eBook) by William Judson, 1894.  Northwestern Lumberman.

Managing for Profit: Successful Sawmill Management, by D.E. Tooch, 1992, Northeastern Loggers' Assn. Book Division, PO Box 69, Old Forge, NY 13420.

Managing Mill Maintenance; The Emerging Realities, by R.F. Baldwin, 1990, Miller Freeman Publications, 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

Procedures for Analyzing Sawmill Performance, by M.S. White, 1980 Lumber Manufacturers Association of Virginia. Research and Education Foundation, PO Box U. Sandston, VA 23150.

Quality Control in Lumber Manufacturing, by T.D. Brown, 1982, Miller Freeman Publications, 600 Harrison St.. San Francisco, CA 94107.

Sawing, Edging, and Trimming Hardwood Lumber, Putting Theory Into Practice, by J. Denig and E. Wengert, 2005. Forest Products Society, Madison, WI.

Small Log Sawmills: Profitable Product Selection, Process Design and Operation, by E.M. Williston, 1981, Miller Freeman Publications, 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

Small Sawmill Handbook; Doing it Right and Making Money, by J. Denig, 1993, Miller Freeman Publications, 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

This Fascinating Lumber Business, by S.F. Horn, 1951, Bobbs-Merrill Company, Inc., New York.

Wood Technology Clinic & Show, Proceedings of, March 24-26, 1993, Portland, OR, Sponsored by Wood Technology/World Wood, 600 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA 94107.

[ddcuning]

Thanks for posting all of this info. I think it will really help. I have been dealing with the blown engine in my truck for the last few weeks.....solved that by buying a used car last weekend and will finish some maintenance on it this weekend then get back on the mill. Still having heating in the eye to work out and will print some of these publications to help solve the problem. Thanks again.

Dave C

[postville]

Another good one- Circular Sawmills and their Efficient Operation, Stanford Lundstrom, Forest Products Lab, Madison WI.

[chopperdr47]

Dave,

I certainly feel your frustration. I went through a lot getting mine straight. The SawDoc Troubleshooter page was one of the things that got me started on the right track. Several of the guys here were the biggest help.

Reading's great but experience, even when its borrowed, is the best.

[ddcuning]

I will get back at it soon. I lost my truck engine several weeks ago and ended up scrapping the truck and bought myself a car as my daily driver. Had to put a timing belt on the car this past weekend as I purchased used and the engine was right at the mileage for a new timing belt. So, with that complete, I am going to sell off my 1984 S-10 Diesel and associated parts this next weekend then get ready to dive back into the mill. It was a good old truck but at 275k miles and 30 years old it was hard to keep up as a daily driver so I am letting it go. My problem is that I work 45-50hrs a week and my job gets in the way of my personal life! Sometimes it is 2 to 3 weeks before I can get to the mill as it is and then when things come up like the truck dying, it could be 4-5 weeks before I can get to the mill. That is frustrating!

Dave C

[chopperdr47]

Yep, priorities tend to get in the way of things.