Swingblade SAWMILL Build Ep.7 - Height Adjustment, Upright Supports
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- čas přidán 5. 10. 2023
- I'm building a circular sawmill from scratch. The function of the mill is in its name "Swingblade" - the blade swings 90 degrees making it possible to cut both ways while moving the carriage up and down the log resulting in dimensional lumber in one pass. I built a chainsaw mill ten years ago and milled lumber that I used for my cabin / sauna house project. Then I built a bandsaw mill five years ago and used the cut lumber to build a partition in my barn I currently call my workshop. Both of them worked great, bandsaw mill was faster than chainsaw mill for sure. But I think I can make an even faster mill and swingblade sawmill in my opinion is just what I'm looking for. There are different types of swingblade sawmills, one type utilizes a railway system where the saw carriage rides on rails so both rails are in the way when loading the logs. I want to build a beam-type mill where the saw carriage is suspended on a beam over the log that sits on a couple of wedges so it doesn't roll off while cutting. There will be no need to clamp the log down. Cut depth and width adjustments are all going to be made on the sawmill beam end frames. And to top it off - it will basically be a portable sawmill due to its build properties but I think it's only going to sit in my yard regardless of the portability.
In this video I'm fabricating the height adjustment system. This consists of a generic 1T/2000lbs hand winch with steel cable. I'm modifying the drum so it can crank a roller chain. Using a chain is more accurate than using just the steel cable. I'm also making a mount for the bottom sprocket mounts for the height adjustment chain. The beam gets another upright to slide on. Uprights get diagonal supports. The log taper adjustment winch gets a mount. This will not be modified and will have the steel cable on it since it will only be marginally cranked whilst the log is heavily tapered. I also received the beam material today so hopefully we can soon build the actual 6+m beam and the sawmill will take it's actual shape.
I'm gonna try and use basic tools like angle grinder as much as possible (except lathe) so I'm gonna enjoy this project even more. I hope you will too!
This sawmill build is based on www.turbosawmill.com "Manual Mill" design and it is patent pending.
Swingblade sawmill build series: • Swingblade Sawmill Build
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Welding equipment borrowed from Spetselektroodi AS, Estonia:
Fronius TransSteel 2700 welder
Optrel Crystal 2.0 Welding Helmet
Hypertherm Powermax 45 XP plasma cutter - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Donn, if you want to lubricate the pieces of box tube, but not make it sticky, candle wax works rather well. It only becomes sticky above 30°C.
I was thinking the same thing
Good tip pal
There is also a graphite base type paint available at some industrial supply companies. It's used on farm equipment in high friction areas.
I still chuckle every time I see Mr. Chop taking a bite out of metal!
It grows more terrifying and complex with each piece of rusty metal welded on! Soon, a lightening bolt will animate it and it'll lurch down to the village looking for a mate...
It's alive!
Incredible project here as always. good luck for the future
Thank you for sharing, always a pleasure watchyour project 👍👍👍👍
Thank you for watching!
Really loved watching your amazing ingenuity here, thanks for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!🙏
That is going to be amazing
Let's hope so!
Cheers 👍💪✌
Thanks for watching!
I can't help but think of your first sawmill build which is what got me to subscribe. Much different working conditions in those days.
Yes, the barn is still the same though. The corner is still the same where I work at the barn. But more light and warmth. Thanks for sticking around for that long! 🙏🙏🙏 It's epic when I think about it.
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼……………………………………………………………..I can’t wait to see you cut something with it!
Can't wait either!
These build episodes are enjoyable-great job as always. The trees in your area [and beyond] have no idea what their in for. I love the fact that it's portable in case you see something that would be easier to cut on site vs hauling bulky timber. Looking forward to ep.8 God bless.
It would be more portable with internal combustion engine. But it has electric motor on it and it'll have a dedicated spot here on the homestead.
King of metal! 👏👏👏
Ohhhh, that’s a mock-up beam? I thought this was all just to mill boards from firewood logs 😂
Coming along really nicely 😎
Good job mister master!
Very nice !! This is coming along wonderfully cant wait to see the next stage !! 👍👍
Staying tuned and looking forward to next week's progress. It's looking good so far Donn, stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.
Thank you, Fred!
Great progress, Donn. The only changes I'd make to ensure an easier method of lifting would be to have a piece of 50x50mm box steel tube across the cutting gantry head. Have 2 pulleys mounted in each end then have a single 12v vehicle winch on one pillar and the other end ran upto the other pillar creating a simplistic yet easy to operate lift system which is commonly found on larger hydraulic presses for the bed lift
Great idea. But there's a more simple solution. I will get to it next week!👍
Good day Sir, You are a GENIUS 👌👌🧐🧐👍👍 Cheers 🍻🍻
This mill is based on the idea of Turbosawmill. These guys in New-Zealand are the minds behind this idea of this type of a sawmill.
Thank you for sharing, another great video, 👍👍👍👍
Как всегда ваши инженерные и практические способности удивляют!
Excelente trabajo y diseño, muchas gracias por su video!.
Nicely done ✅ waiting for the 6+meter version and the first cut ❤
🙏🙏🙏 Much obliged Svendus! I'm waiting to build the 6m version myself. Received the material for it yesterday.👍👍👍
@@DonnDIY It shall be interesting to see when you weld the 6 meter section together and how you prevent the frame from pulling and bending around the welds 👍
Hea töö, nagu ikka 👍
Amazing work , I built a bandsaw mill with a 100 mm grinder , drill ,a and my stick welder , just got my hands on a Lewis swing saw , it’s not complete , no frame ,just the saw head , build by David lewis , any way , thank you on your videos , I leaning a lot on how to do some things on my mill
Love it keep it up as always 💘
You Aussies are smart!
Aussies are smart but this design is from NZ. And I am Estonian. 😀
@@DonnDIY 😘
Nice work, thanks for sharing 👍.
Thanks for watching!
Now what would be an awesome collaboration, would be you making or designing a small powered mining tool (digging/extraction system) for Colin Furze being he is back to digging his secret tunnel.
Epic engineering
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Looks like a prop for the new Saw 11 movie :)
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Good afternoon
Coming together Donni 👌🏻👏
Cheers man!
buen trabajo amigo
Oh! Don,you work so fast..stay safe! Lol!
I kinda get of feeling of a hint of sarcasm but it's okay. 😀 I don't necessarily shine with lightning speed work ethics. I'm more of a wondering and pondering type of guy who takes his time I guess.
Genial . 💪💪👍👍👍
Merci
Nice channel. Just came across it
Thanks! Consider subscribing 🙏 there's more projects coming.👍
I don't know if you do the "Merch" thing, Donn, or want to but a T-Shirt with "Mr. Chop" on it would be awesome!! 😀🤩🤣❤
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Nämä sinun rakenteluvideot ovat parasta mitä youtubessa on. Ei mitään turhaa höpötystä vaan puhdasta tekemistä. Tykkään.
Kiitos!
maravilha...
Some people see problems, some people see solutions.
I hope I'm the solution guy then. 😀
@@DonnDIY 100%.
Best
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Jälgin huviga!
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Nice... Could run a round bar across the top to the other side and than this present setup would adjust both side at the same time... Just an idea... Thumbs Up!
He will run the steel cable through the six meters and fixate it on the bottom where the idle sprocket is: this way the steel cable will be adjusted to adjust parallelism and only the chain side will do the height adjustment. It's a pretty clever system, you'll see
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There's a project... a plunge shaper to remove inside weld seam on tube...
More DonnDIY. 😁😄😃😀
Is Mr. Chop feeling OK?
Over the last few videos, I've noticed that when he makes a cut, the colour of his Drool has gone from a nice, clean healthy white to a sickly Bile Yellow...does he need to see a Mechanic?
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Como eu faço para ver um projeto teu pronto eu nunca o vejo ???
You can't see it because it's not finished yet.😀
Hey Donn, another very cool Video! I like it! Do you have a solution for my problem: i tested so many metal Marker but they didnt work well. how do you mark your metal shiet you want to cut? And which product do you use for your grinder to clean the top from welding? greets from germany :D
Hi, I use Markal products from werkado.eu, black fine long tip marker and white medium paint marker. To make a precise cut I usually scrape a line on metal with a carbide tip and then cut next to the line.👍
Thank you for your answer i very appriciate you :D
Are you going to add some camber to your truss to compensate deflection due to sawhead self weight? Interesting project! Terveisiä lahden takaa 🇫🇮
I'm gonna probably add a steel cable in the beam so I can support the center of the beam by tensioning the cable, if needed. Tervitused lahe tagant!🇪🇪😀
I have been watching this build for a while now, I have just one question... Are the logs going parallel to the tracks? If so, it seems like when the blade swings to vertical, it will be perpendicular to the log.... I am familiar with Lucas mills, and they pivot on an axis that is parallel with the direction of cut.
At the beginning of the video here mentioned that the short truss frame is only temporary, so it will fit in the shop. and that he will be making one 6 meters (19') long. You are correct, the swing axis is parallel to the 6m truss.
@@keithviolette5870 oh okay, i didn't think my man Donn would miss something like that!
Keith is right - the 1m (3ft) beam you see is the longitudinal direction of the log. This mockup beam will be replaced with a 6+m (18-19ft) beam.👍
Gosto demais dos seus vídeos!
Sou técnico em eletrotécnica e mecânica, se quiser um funcionário estou disponível…😃
Gosto muito de fazer esse tipo de serviço.
Abraços do Brasil 🇧🇷
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Cimung aling great. My inoy question: did you ever consider two fixed blades mounted at 90° vs the single swing blade?
I did consider two blade setup but it would be heavier and more complex. Single blade has less parts, is lighter and is cheaper to maintain.
I’ve been sitting here wracking my brain trying to think of any possible way that will allow parallel lift and other than a 6m drive shaft to run above (maybe through) your 6m truss beam I can’t think of anything.
I'll deal with that parallel lifting problem next time.👍
maybe like a semi trailer system for dropping the legs ?
He will run a steel cable through the six meters and fixate it to the bottom of the chain post. It's a pretty clever system, you'll see
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That’s another way I had thought but couldn’t picture the cable routing to make it work.
Your explanation helps me picture it now. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Seria interessante se vc colocar a tradução dos vídeos, comentários, enfim. Entende?. Eu aq no Brasil não entendo.
Are you adding a shaft from one side to the other so you can lift and lower from one side?
I'm adding a different system to achieve parallel lift. I'm gonna deal with it in the upcoming episode no. 8.
The rest of this swingblade sawmill build series: czcams.com/play/PLkmF7FAZBzkWuunWOOh0zSzB1LllQdUKr.html
My other videos: www.youtube.com/@DonnDIY/videos
Can anyone tell me why the zinc will not well to other metals, and does it well to zinc on zinc very well,, I truly enjoy watching this young man work he has a nice sense of humor and a very good an active mind,, may the Lord truly bless him and it seems that he already has,
@@glbaker5595 its zinc coated, (galvanised) Welding through the zinc is possible but very toxic and also makes for poor welding quality
@@leonvdm thxs for the info and reply,
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Is that a brand new motor? It’s shiny
Yup, brand new. Sent to me by forstman.eu for my wood splitter project but it ended up on this sawmill. 😀
@@DonnDIY Is it 3 phase?
А будет ли видео про про сеялку. Дробилку ты построил
Wondered what was on Mr Chop, "terapolt vasakkeermega" - which seems to be Estonian for "blade bolt with left-hand thread" - is that right?
That's right!👍
Здравствуйте! В ваших планах нет сделать шинную пилораму? Было бы очень интересно посмотреть!
👉 czcams.com/video/iCeTMkijoR8/video.html
Better install an electric motor on that winch. It is a considerable weight after all. A hydraulic solution is also possible I think.
No worries. It is not that heavy actually. And that two stage winch helps alot. I try to keep this mill as simple as possible.
How come you didn't use bicycle chain?
Too skinny.
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Bana sadece testereyi temin edebilirmisiniz türkiyede bulamıyorum çünki veya alabileceğim bir site önerirseniz sevinirim
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I can see where most of your projects are going but this one has me confused. There seems to be almost no side to side movement only a few inches but you spent so much time on ensuring everything was allined to slow for smooth side to side movement.
He explained earlier that he wanted to make sure everything worked first, then he wants to make a longer one. (Also a longer takes a lot of space while figuring out the rest)
It is a mockup beam. This will be replaced with a 6+m beam.👍
If you sell plans at $100x13,290 views you're over $1.3m. Hope you find time to do this because I'd really like that set of plans, lol. Give it serious consideration.
😀 That's great math! I doubt that hoards of people want to build sawmills.😀
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Не зрозуміло що буде в кінці,але все зроблено бездоганно!
It'll be a single beam swingblade sawmill.👍
@@DonnDIY пилорама, зрозуміло
i Vote Electric winch :)
Manual two stage winch also works, cheaper to buy and maintain.😀 But I understand what you mean.👍
@@DonnDIY Cannot wait to see the finished result :)
you do such great work and are great inspiration, i really enjoy your content.. thank you
У тебя "золотые руки" Прекращай на сверлильном станке в перчатках работать.Жалко будет если эту "Золотую руку " оторвёт....
it makes no sense to me at all.....
No worries, it'll all make sense once I build the 6m/19ft beam