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another horizontal bandsaw mill build
Hi all,
before committing energy, resources and money into an actual build of a horizontal bandsaw, I thought i'd best put the ideas/designs that are in my head onto paper (or at least into sketchup) and allow the experiences of forum members to collectively guide a better outcome in the final constructed unit. I attach some images from my current sketchup model. This model is by no means complete - for example, pulleys, v-belts, safety guards, tensioning mechanisms and the micro-adjustments to the wheel axles have not yet been built in the model.....however, ARE on the "to do" list and are very much part of elements to be included in this model and eventually in this build. I have spent a lot of time pouring over the youtube videos of numerous DIY and professional rigs. For obvious reasons the professional rigs are scant on revealing details - however, a lot can still be gleaned from available information. My hope too, is that while this thread may ultimately assist me in combining some of the best ideas from forum members together with my own - I hope it will add to the library of great resources found on this forum......oh!....and keep me motivated in getting this rig built!!
The basics I am considering in my horizontal bandsaw unit are;
-5.000m long bed X 1.000m wide
-50X50 SHS welded/bolted mobile frame throughout
-850mm max. cutting width between bearing guides
-(1 inch dia.) square threaded acme rod (each side) elevating/lowering mechanism via sprockets and chain over top of frame. (possible winch drive in place of hand crank)
-13 hp 4 stroke petrol motor with centrifugal clutch
-2X 14inch (emergency car rims/tyres) - approx. 18 inch dia. with tyres
-gravity fed water lubrication
-adjustable blade guides/ bearing
-adjustable wheel tensioning / toe in-out / up-down mechanism
-v-groove rolling gate wheels and bearings to sit over 25X25 angle on top face of 100X50 RHS base frame
-safety guards /cowlings continuous over both wheels and cutting blade area
........anyway.....your thoughts, comments suggestions??
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