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Kasco Sawmill "Saw II B" Drive belt length

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 02:02:28 PM
Written by Boone
Views: 28
I have seen people asking what length belt to buy for the Kasco mill, i replaced mine today and I used a 89 inch B v-belt. I had to adjust the motor mount a little so the over center clutch felt right ( the motor mount is slotted very easy to adjust).

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Bad Belt or No

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 10:51:38 AM
Written by Buswork
Views: 85
Timberking 2000, After changing the belt on the drive and idle side with Continental number 85590, which is what Timberking recommeded I noticed slack in the belt on the idle side. And the blade started running to the outside throwing the blade into the metal. Anyone had this happen as I figure it is...

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Hello. 1st post here.

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 07:56:44 AM
Written by Mgeez
Views: 225

Good morning. This is my 1st post here. Been lurking guite some time. I installed a Mechmaxx 32. Love it so far. I am "trying to cut the beams required for my sawmill enclosure shed. A Huge learning curve ahead for me. I am on my 4th blade, nails, 2 rear bunker uprights hit, one that I just don't know why it dulled , maybe dirt. Oh well.......learning curve. Read More

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Big Portable Job

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 10:36:59 AM
Written by boonesyard
Views: 377
Hi All, it's been awhile.

Been a little crazy, retired my municipal construction company last year, still dealing with that. Found out it's easier starting a company (22 yrs ago) than it is shutting one down. Very excited about being able to spend my time with the sawmill and our wood products business. Although, after a year away from full-time work I have no idea how I had time to do it all.Read More

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Sun Lotion

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Yesterday at 07:49:32 AM
Written by Rhodemont
Views: 373
I have been putting Sport 50+ lotion on my face and arms in the morning before going out. Without a dust collection system I do get sawdust on me if the wind is in my face. A thankful breeze kicked up yesterday but unfortunately in my face. The lotion sure is not like ATV. The dust stuck to my face...

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