Old rotary mill, what is it?

MrPorter · January 31, 2016, 10:24:33 AM

Was told it was an American no. 4, can anyone confirm? What is this bohemeth worth? (Carriage and husk) Any info on it would be appreciated. It was last ran in 09, when a 'catastrophic failure' occurred. Looks like the blade hit the first 'log holder' (don't know all the terms yet :-\ ) The rest of the carriage appears to be there and functional but needs restored. The husk, well, it's falling apart, not sure what's missing.

The carriage:

MrPorter · January 31, 2016, 10:39:08 AM

The husk:

Chuck White · January 31, 2016, 12:17:07 PM

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, MrPorter.

Gearbox · January 31, 2016, 05:53:34 PM

What is with the arbor I can't see a nut or is it bolt on . Never seen that .Reseader on the carrige . Circle mills are not worth to much in todays market . If you can get it cheap it looks like it would make a working mill .

MrPorter · January 31, 2016, 08:03:39 PM

Looks like 3 bolts hold it on. Got it a while back this year, used the track as a base for my HF mill, now it's time to sell it. Got two blades also one is 54" no inserts the other is 48" with carbide inserts.

beenthere · January 31, 2016, 08:08:25 PM

Mr Porter
Welcome to the Forestry Forum.

Need to take pics with the iPad or iPhone with volume button on lower side to get pics that are right side up on the forum. Hard to see well when laying on their side. ;)

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Here is a good .pdf of a pub on circular saws.
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/misc/circsaw.pdf