My dad had a Wisconsin engine on a bid irrigation pump when I was a kid on our tobacco farm. I still remember that thing roaring through the night til it finally ran out of gas. His didn’t have electric start but a had crank. I was 8-10 years old then and am 62 now. Long ago memories. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
Quite a contrast to the really complicated home built mills I've seen on youtube. Simple, elegant, strong and accurate. Looks like it makes use of available materials and probably didn't take long to build. Does a good job. If I ever build one it will be something like this.
Yes, it is simple and good. I just got an price offer, the total weight it is 356kg, how the hell that will work, had seen few on CZcams different companies, it just shaking in all direction. I will just make one by myself. That engine is the coolest thing:):). Have also 4 cylinder Diesel, most probably I will install it. Good luck with your saw mill looks perfect, if you cut a lot, think about a hydraulic or winch system to flip and clamp
I've watched ever DIY bandsaw sawmill CZcams. Your's has some different features ...thanks for sharing ! My assessment would be "it's short on cosmetics...but big on performance " and that's the way I like it !
That's one sweet old engine, lots of torque and plenty of top end personally I think it is an ideal powerplant for this application. This Wisconsin had plenty of giddy-up and go and you even backed off the rpm's, what a gem and it sounded great to boot. It's the first time I've come across your channel, I'm happy I did, it made my day. I've seen a lot of homemade and professional mills built with inadequate power in order to turn those wheels at an appropriate speed thus a slow sawing mill. Thanks for the video !!
Nice little mill . I've cut millions of board ft. Of lumber in bigger sawmills but it's so much fun to cut your own lumber on a sawmill that you've built yourself . Now you need to build an edger to go with it .Hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time .
Starting my build, I have a 18H Yamaha doing nothing so that is my engine of choice. I am going to try an incorporate some of yours into my build if ok with you. awesome build and thanks for sharing.
That's an amazing mill and a great explanation of what you're doing. Holy cow that Wisconsin has some power. The sawdust was coming off the blade parallel to the ground.
Certainly no lack of power or blade speed with that awesome Wisconsin 4 cylinder. We had that same engine on a 1951 New Holland hay baler. Love the distinct sound it makes.
It appears that your engine is a Wisconsin VH4D and it is 30 HP. Man, that has plenty of power and you really spit out the sawdust with it. I like your build and will incorporate some some of what you have done into mine when I decide to build it. A lot depends on the parts and pieces I pick up as to how i will build it. I look at a lot of the videos and will take the best from what I see. All in all, you have a sweet build that will serve you well. Thanks for sharing
Your welcome. I took the same approach, you have to pick what works for you and what you can find/afford. Good luck on your build. Thanks for watching!
Great machine you have there, I built mine 5 years ago and also used the acme thread system with a dc motor to run it. I believe that to be way better than the cable and hand winch design. I used a 15 hp gas engine and I thought mine cut fast but yours is very fast. your engine is not overkill at all bud its perfect. The only thing missing from your machine in my opinion is a good coat of paint. Thanks for sharing and happy sawing.
The power is great, I cut a 20 inch oak log one time that was already dry with no trouble, ate up my blades but there was plenty of power. Thanks for watching!
If you have it on "backwards" you can use a wedge to elevate the small end by half the difference of the diameter of the large end minus the diameter of the small end. This will put the pith in a reasonably levrl plane, giving straighter grain in the sawn boards.
maybe try hanging the power cords from the rafters at the center of the mill so you dont have to un plug all the time. great mill love the speed of the cut
I'm sorry I don't remember, it was a long time ago. Here is link to some that look the same and some other parts. I believe I used the 19 inch. Good luck in your build!
Alsome I thought of the same method to raise and lower the head acme lead screws on a which motor how thick are those screws 1/2 inch? and how much do you think your saw mill head weigh?
Dont want to be an expert but the weight and that strong engine makes a huge difference to the cheap sawmills produced by companies and loking to save every single gram of steel.
I like the engine. It's better to have too much power all the time than not enough some of the time. You could rig a festoon for your electrical cord and you wouldn't have to unhook with each cut. A nice mill
Thanks! The cord is an issue and I have tied it to the rater above in the past which made it easier. As you said I need to come up with a more permanent arrangement. I don't use the mill but a couple of times a year and when I do I just want to get going. Life would be easier sometimes if I took a few minutes in the beginning....
@@SoatMon Haha...my words of wisdom come from a guy who has cords run for everything in his shop! Beeen gonna run a permanent wire out to my steam cleaner for 5 years. Check out cooks sawmills. he has a simple wire rope with his hoses & wires hanging from them. probably do mine like that. I Like your mill
Your mill is awesome! With it cutting so fast, do you have issues with blade heat? I noticed you do not have a water drip / spray system on it. And I kept all the springs from my kid's trampoline when the fabric ripped... now I know why I did. Love your log dogs!!!
I don't have issues with the blade heating and haven't seen a need for the water drip. That's where my springs came from, a friend was throwing out a trampoline and I saved the springs.
I like your mil, simple and economic. What engine are you running, what economic and repurposed engine could I use for mine, And how do you control the rpm on the motor?
I use a Wisconsin VH4D which is a big motor. Many people use smaller engines. The larger the engine the faster you can cut. The engine has a governor for RPM control and I control the speed with a hand throttle. Thanks for watching!
Hello again, I was studying your sawmill last evening. On the sheaves, what size are they and do they have a v-belt placed on them. That is what it looks like from the pictures. If so do you remember what size sheave and belt you used? After studying it I can see the design is outstanding. The information would be appreciated. Thanks
I love that mill you made! :) Thanks for sharing it! and for the sawing lesson too. I'm wondering about the acme screws and how you sync them. is the main connection a chain looped around a sprocket at the top of each screw, as we see the one under the drill? Do you have any problems either binding, or getting out of whack between the crews? does the chain span between the two sprockets without support? I really like that screw idea. I was thinking of using stepper motors to do preset advances on different scales, like 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 and so on. Thanks again!
The screws are synced like you said with a chain that runs horizontal, with no support between them. I haven't had any issues with it. The screws look light to me but they have held up well. My engine is really heavy. Steppers would have to be very strong in my case as it takes all that drill has to move it. It would be awesome to have some preset though. Thanks for your input.
@@SoatMon thanks for your answers! I wonder how a regular geared set works works. it's been so long. it may take up too much space. also wood-mizer makes something for a cable suspension i think, that is a handle-wheel thing with a scale on its face and retractable, spring loaded handle. I don't know enough about set works yet! I wonder if ball screws would be different. take more HP to raise and lower i would think.
Wow thought I was alone in this crazy world rofl I have some work ahead of me, because mine was from agriculture use pumping water to large sprinkler system. And it froze up. I poured kerosene in the cylinders a few weeks ago and will check to see if it has done any good in a few more weeks. My hope is that maybe the pump itself froze and not the bearings. we will see.
your fixed guide, so the side the blade goes in from should be even or just off the main/fixing dog. to far away causes vibration in the blade. but still a good job.
I do like those spring dogs. My Norwood uses a 23 HP V Twin , when sawing big hard wood it pulls way down. Just saying that V4 is great to have. How much gas does it burn per hour? Mine will burn nearly 5 gallon per 8 Hr day.
It of course depends on what I'm cutting and I've never paid that much attention to the amount of fuel I use but I don't think I've ever burned more than 8-10 gallons in a day. Usually one 5 gallon will do what I need to do.
I have seen/run a hundred and one saw mills. They all have one thing in common, too small a engine. This mill has power to spare and I like it. Sure being on camera and then just about the worst log you could pick to show off and of course it fought you most the way. With a little fine tuning, this mill is better designed than most. A little squirt of oil or diesel on the log dogging might make smother, a remote trigger for the drill to run the mill up and down so it eye level mostly, like I said not there so can't give a fair break down on it. I ain't trying to be mean... Something to keep the electrical out of way while the travel mode is going, I think I would like the throttle to be in a set mode rather than a hand trigger, AND cause that mill is wasting more power that the others need so bad, I would get me a idea in my head to put power to the track when sawing so I didn't have to walk behind although that is not a deal breaker. I think that saw will run a blade longer cause the power is there to put it through the log. I think it will run true longer without dipping and diving just because it puts the blade to a advantage with adequate power. That is one damn fine saw!
Thanks, I agree with your points. I added a hand wheel to I can easily do fine adjustments on the height. I have a video on the channel showing it. I had been cutting and had some much better logs but by the time I decided to video this was what I had, wish I had thought of it earlier. There are some things that would make it better but I don't use it enough to warrant doing a lot of upgrades. Thank you for your comments, it's nice to hear people like your work. I enjoyed reading it all.
Hello very interesting machine you need a winch on top of the tracks so you will work easier ,probably hydraulic dogs will make it more easy work I really like to know how much this machine cost you to start cutting wood you probably can put it on a trailer and make it movable and industrial thank you for your show and that inspire me to build a new one good luck.
You're welcome! I've never used any lubrication/cooling for the blade. The moisture in the logs seems to keep the blade cool, I've never noticed it heating up and I've cut some pretty big oak logs in the past.
l wouldn't say it's too big, it's nice to have the power to cut quickly. I don't really have an answer for you on recommended HP. I would look at commercial units, see what HP they are and the ratings to see if people are happy with the performance. I used this one because it is what I had. Thanks for watching!
The engine runs about 2000 RPM by the time it gets to the blade through the chain drive and pulleys that hold the blade it is running about 4500 to 5000 feet per minute. If you go too slow it will take forever to cut, too fast and you can damage the drivetrain. Your chain, pulleys, gears etc. will come with a max RPM or FPM so you need to stay within that limit.
nice mill... i bet you built it before figuring out the engine's rotation. from what i see... your setup PUSHES the blade trough the log intead of hauling it through. which, if you hapen to have a bump in your sheave created by sawdust or buildup of sapit can push the slack of the blade through the log instead of having the slack on the return of the blade (top of sheaves) also.. direction of cut is towards the horizontally movable dogs instead or the fixes ones. i'm building mine ate the moment and i had to mirror my original plans to have the engine haul the blade through and all that.. i like your mill tho.. love that enginesound. sounds torquy
If it ever becomes a problem it wouldn't be hard to just move the drive pulley to the other wheel. The first rule of machinery maintenance: if it works, don't mess with it.
It's really hard to say, it was a long time ago. I had the engine, the steel was seconds from the mill. I only paid full price for the wheels for the blade and the wheels the saw rolls on. Good luck with your build!
Soat Mon thanks being realistic with myself it's probably best I either buy one or keep having my lumber cut my schedule is just to crazy in the immediate future to start another project. I have motors and all the steel at arms length time is my issue.
Not really. There is some buildup but not so much that it effects anything. In my case, the blade is dull before the build up is significant. Thanks for watching!
My dad had a Wisconsin engine on a bid irrigation pump when I was a kid on our tobacco farm. I still remember that thing roaring through the night til it finally ran out of gas. His didn’t have electric start but a had crank. I was 8-10 years old then and am 62 now. Long ago memories. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
I have gotten a ton of comments about that Wisconsin engine, people really like them. Thank you for sharing your experience.
One of the best builds of a saw mill i have seen nice 👍👍👍👍👍💯
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Quite a contrast to the really complicated home built mills I've seen on youtube. Simple, elegant, strong and accurate. Looks like it makes use of available materials and probably didn't take long to build. Does a good job. If I ever build one it will be something like this.
Wow, thanks for the comment. It has done a great job for me. Good luck in your projects!
Yes, it is simple and good.
I just got an price offer, the total weight it is 356kg, how the hell that will work, had seen few on CZcams different companies, it just shaking in all direction. I will just make one by myself. That engine is the coolest thing:):). Have also 4 cylinder Diesel, most probably I will install it. Good luck with your saw mill looks perfect, if you cut a lot, think about a hydraulic or winch system to flip and clamp
Very well done. Love that Wisconsin engine, and the saw mill looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome. Thanks for watching it!
That 4 cylinder kicks wood butt !
LOL Thanks!
I've watched ever DIY bandsaw sawmill CZcams. Your's has some different features ...thanks for sharing ! My assessment would be "it's short on cosmetics...but big on performance " and that's the way I like it !
Thanks. I'm the same way, I don't care what it looks like I just want it to work.
That's one sweet old engine, lots of torque and plenty of top end personally I think it is an ideal powerplant for this application. This Wisconsin had plenty of giddy-up and go and you even backed off the rpm's, what a gem and it sounded great to boot. It's the first time I've come across your channel, I'm happy I did, it made my day. I've seen a lot of homemade and professional mills built with inadequate power in order to turn those wheels at an appropriate speed thus a slow sawing mill. Thanks for the video !!
Your welcome! Your comment made my day!
Nice job on your mill. I like the sound of that Wisconsin..
That is AWESOME , Would love to see more of that saw mill ! Thumbs up ..
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Best log dog setup that Ive seen yet............
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Love the mill and thanks for taking the time to show it off. I am building a circle mill which has been challenging. Hope it works as well as yours!
Thanks I hope it works out well for you!
Enjoyed your presentation of your saw mill. Thanks for sharing.
Your welcome, Thanks for watching!
Nice little mill . I've cut millions of board ft. Of lumber in bigger sawmills but it's so much fun to cut your own lumber on a sawmill that you've built yourself . Now you need to build an edger to go with it .Hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time .
Thank you!
Great job on the mill! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks! You're welcome!
Starting my build, I have a 18H Yamaha doing nothing so that is my engine of choice. I am going to try an incorporate some of yours into my build if ok with you. awesome build and thanks for sharing.
Awesome! I'd love to see pictures.
That's an amazing mill and a great explanation of what you're doing. Holy cow that Wisconsin has some power. The sawdust was coming off the blade parallel to the ground.
I cut some really large seasoned red oak with it for a friend. Plenty of power but the blades didn't like it very much. Thanks for watching!
I bet you overheated them. That thing is a beast!
Certainly no lack of power or blade speed with that awesome Wisconsin 4 cylinder. We had that same engine on a 1951 New Holland hay baler. Love the distinct sound it makes.
I agree, it's a great engine. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Very interesting, very well thought out design and I would like to see some sort of plan.
Thanks. I've been meaning to do a thorough video of the design, maybe I will get to it soon.
The log dogs are a great design. Kudos on a sweet little mill.
Thanks, it has done a great job for me and saved me a lot of money on wood. Thanks for the comment!
I love the log dogs and the springchain tensioner. Nice idea.
Thanks Yoshi!
Thanks for sharing.
The best homemade sawmill that I've seen on CZcams :D
Wow. You're Welcome. Thank you for the comment!
Nice mill. Gotta love those old Wisconsins! I have a stump grinder with one on it I swear that thing will run forever.
They are great engines. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for posting. Cheers.
Nice idea on the spring chains. Great setup and workarea.
Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
It appears that your engine is a Wisconsin VH4D and it is 30 HP. Man, that has plenty of power and you really spit out the sawdust with it. I like your build and will incorporate some some of what you have done into mine when I decide to build it. A lot depends on the parts and pieces I pick up as to how i will build it. I look at a lot of the videos and will take the best from what I see. All in all, you have a sweet build that will serve you well. Thanks for sharing
Your welcome. I took the same approach, you have to pick what works for you and what you can find/afford. Good luck on your build. Thanks for watching!
Great machine you have there, I built mine 5 years ago and also used the acme thread system with a dc motor to run it. I believe that to be way better than the cable and hand winch design. I used a 15 hp gas engine and I thought mine cut fast but yours is very fast. your engine is not overkill at all bud its perfect. The only thing missing from your machine in my opinion is a good coat of paint. Thanks for sharing and happy sawing.
You're welcome. Thank you for your kind comment and watching my video. It's nice to have someone that understands appreciate your work.
That little saw hummm s. Nice use of good old rusty metal. Sounds li,e a small airplane on this end. Love it.
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Nice build!!! It works as good as any other mill that I have seen. They just do not come with a motor like yours. (from north west Wisconsin)
Thanks Alan!
I salute you good to see men at work not playing video games I bet you will never grow old that will keep you young and healthy
Amen brother! I like to stay busy. My wife says it's not good when I'm bored. Thanks for watching!
Plenty of power with that engine! Great job!
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I like the spring dog idea, easy and quick
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Bet its nice having more power than needed,,, Nice rig .....Nice vid..
The power is great, I cut a 20 inch oak log one time that was already dry with no trouble, ate up my blades but there was plenty of power. Thanks for watching!
If you have it on "backwards" you can use a wedge to elevate the small end by half the difference of the diameter of the large end minus the diameter of the small end. This will put the pith in a reasonably levrl plane, giving straighter grain in the sawn boards.
Nothing like those old Wisconsin motors,
best sounding sawmill I´ve heard!
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maybe try hanging the power cords from the rafters at the center of the mill so you dont have to un plug all the time. great mill love the speed of the cut
Thanks Ray!
Love the mill... Would ❤😘 your next video on how u made it...
Thanks! I added your suggestion to my list of videos, thanks.
Love the saw mill!
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well thats pretty cool. glad we got the chance to see
I'm glad you liked it!
that old wisconson sounds like a sewing machine. nice setup very nice
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That's incredible!
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Wow. The big motor makes for a fast cut as long as the blade is sharp.
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awesome saw loved the video!
Thanks for watching!
that's the best operating sawmill ive seen on you tube
THANKS!!
great looking and working mill..
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Haven't seen a Wisconsin engine like that in operation since I was young. Has power to spare.
I love it. Thanks!
I enjoyed your presentation very much. Please tell me where you bought the wheels the blade runs on. I'm planning a mill myself.
I'm sorry I don't remember, it was a long time ago. Here is link to some that look the same and some other parts. I believe I used the 19 inch. Good luck in your build!
Awesome...enjoyed
Very interesting to watch. Thanks for sharing this.
Your welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
That Wisconsin engine may be more than you need, but damn it sounds good!!
They do sound awesome! Thanks!
Alsome
I thought of the same method to raise and lower the head acme lead screws on a which motor how thick are those screws 1/2 inch? and how much do you think your saw mill head weigh?
Sounds like an airplane motor great job
Thanks Robert!
Thank you for sharing.....a great video.
You're welcome!
Dont want to be an expert but the weight and that strong engine makes a huge difference to the cheap sawmills produced by companies and loking to save every single gram of steel.
Thanks Ben!
Nice video, good fab on the sawmill
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Great job!
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kool saw man ...i enjoyed the video
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I like the engine. It's better to have too much power all the time than not enough some of the time. You could rig a festoon for your electrical cord and you wouldn't have to unhook with each cut. A nice mill
Thanks! The cord is an issue and I have tied it to the rater above in the past which made it easier. As you said I need to come up with a more permanent arrangement. I don't use the mill but a couple of times a year and when I do I just want to get going. Life would be easier sometimes if I took a few minutes in the beginning....
@@SoatMon Haha...my words of wisdom come from a guy who has cords run for everything in his shop! Beeen gonna run a permanent wire out to my steam cleaner for 5 years. Check out
cooks sawmills. he has a simple wire rope with his hoses & wires hanging from them. probably do mine like that. I Like your mill
Your mill is awesome! With it cutting so fast, do you have issues with blade heat? I noticed you do not have a water drip / spray system on it. And I kept all the springs from my kid's trampoline when the fabric ripped... now I know why I did. Love your log dogs!!!
I don't have issues with the blade heating and haven't seen a need for the water drip. That's where my springs came from, a friend was throwing out a trampoline and I saved the springs.
Very nice thank you for sharing also log dogs are great
Your welcome, thank you for the comment and thanks for watching my video!
I like your mil, simple and economic.
What engine are you running, what economic and repurposed engine could I use for mine,
And how do you control the rpm on the motor?
I use a Wisconsin VH4D which is a big motor. Many people use smaller engines. The larger the engine the faster you can cut. The engine has a governor for RPM control and I control the speed with a hand throttle. Thanks for watching!
Hello again, I was studying your sawmill last evening. On the sheaves, what size are they and do they have a v-belt placed on them. That is what it looks like from the pictures. If so do you remember what size sheave and belt you used? After studying it I can see the design is outstanding. The information would be appreciated. Thanks
doesnt give out too much info on his build probly didnt build it
Love this machine, what size wheels and where did you buy them?
It's been several years, I'm sorry I don't remember. Thanks for watching!
I love that mill you made! :) Thanks for sharing it! and for the sawing lesson too. I'm wondering about the acme screws and how you sync them. is the main connection a chain looped around a sprocket at the top of each screw, as we see the one under the drill? Do you have any problems either binding, or getting out of whack between the crews? does the chain span between the two sprockets without support? I really like that screw idea. I was thinking of using stepper motors to do preset advances on different scales, like 4/4, 5/4, 6/4 and so on. Thanks again!
The screws are synced like you said with a chain that runs horizontal, with no support between them. I haven't had any issues with it. The screws look light to me but they have held up well. My engine is really heavy. Steppers would have to be very strong in my case as it takes all that drill has to move it. It would be awesome to have some preset though. Thanks for your input.
@@SoatMon thanks for your answers! I wonder how a regular geared set works works. it's been so long. it may take up too much space. also wood-mizer makes something for a cable suspension i think, that is a handle-wheel thing with a scale on its face and retractable, spring loaded handle. I don't know enough about set works yet! I wonder if ball screws would be different. take more HP to raise and lower i would think.
Got an old Wisconsin just like that. Was wondering what it could be used for. Now I got a project to do.
That's how this one started. I had the engine long before I found a use for it. Good luck with your project!
Wow thought I was alone in this crazy world rofl
I have some work ahead of me, because mine was from agriculture use pumping water to large sprinkler system. And it froze up. I poured kerosene in the cylinders a few weeks ago and will check to see if it has done any good in a few more weeks. My hope is that maybe the pump itself froze and not the bearings.
we will see.
Very nicely done my friend i like it sir good job :)
Thanks!
No problem my friend :)
your fixed guide, so the side the blade goes in from should be even or just off the main/fixing dog. to far away causes vibration in the blade. but still a good job.
Fine job buddy. Where you get the sheavies or pullies from. Also what size thanks
Check out this link, I think it will help you: www.linnlumber.com/page17.html
I do like those spring dogs. My Norwood uses a 23 HP V Twin , when sawing big hard wood it pulls way down. Just saying that V4 is great to have. How much gas does it burn per hour? Mine will burn nearly 5 gallon per 8 Hr day.
It of course depends on what I'm cutting and I've never paid that much attention to the amount of fuel I use but I don't think I've ever burned more than 8-10 gallons in a day. Usually one 5 gallon will do what I need to do.
Oh my gosh. That sounds like a jet fighter . Is powerfull. I must go big also.
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No lack of power. Awesome!
4 cyl. 30HP ! :D
Great video, please make a detailed video on the mill spec's. I am new to your channel!
I need to do a detailed video on it, just haven't gotten around to it. Thanks for the reminder!
I have seen/run a hundred and one saw mills. They all have one thing in common, too small a engine. This mill has power to spare and I like it. Sure being on camera and then just about the worst log you could pick to show off and of course it fought you most the way. With a little fine tuning, this mill is better designed than most. A little squirt of oil or diesel on the log dogging might make smother, a remote trigger for the drill to run the mill up and down so it eye level mostly, like I said not there so can't give a fair break down on it. I ain't trying to be mean... Something to keep the electrical out of way while the travel mode is going, I think I would like the throttle to be in a set mode rather than a hand trigger, AND cause that mill is wasting more power that the others need so bad, I would get me a idea in my head to put power to the track when sawing so I didn't have to walk behind although that is not a deal breaker. I think that saw will run a blade longer cause the power is there to put it through the log. I think it will run true longer without dipping and diving just because it puts the blade to a advantage with adequate power. That is one damn fine saw!
Thanks, I agree with your points. I added a hand wheel to I can easily do fine adjustments on the height. I have a video on the channel showing it. I had been cutting and had some much better logs but by the time I decided to video this was what I had, wish I had thought of it earlier. There are some things that would make it better but I don't use it enough to warrant doing a lot of upgrades. Thank you for your comments, it's nice to hear people like your work. I enjoyed reading it all.
Going to try replicate your mill ,I like it very much
You're welcome!
What is the length on the saw and how much could cost? I saw another video, the guy paid 20 for one.
very nice and cuts very good 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 from me keep up the good vids.
Thanks for watching!
Hello
very interesting machine
you need a winch on top of the tracks so you will work easier ,probably hydraulic dogs will make it more easy work I really like to know how much this machine cost you to start cutting wood
you probably can put it on a trailer and make it movable and industrial
thank you for your show and that inspire me to build a new one
good luck.
Thanks for the comment!
Good job!
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don't forget to tighten up the guides as the log gets smaller.
That Wisconsin wants to pull lol
Impressive. thanks for sharing. Any lubrication/cooling for the blade?
You're welcome! I've never used any lubrication/cooling for the blade. The moisture in the logs seems to keep the blade cool, I've never noticed it heating up and I've cut some pretty big oak logs in the past.
Very good. It’s an impressive bit of engineering you’ve done there. Best of success with it. Thanks again for sharing.
Nice sawmill.
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how wide is your track. from center of track wheel to center of next track wheel. edge to edge.
That is the fastest through cut I've seen so far - I suppose it's partially the over powered Wisconsin motor.
Thanks! The large engine is a luxury.
you say the engine is too big, what hp engine would you recommend?
l wouldn't say it's too big, it's nice to have the power to cut quickly. I don't really have an answer for you on recommended HP. I would look at commercial units, see what HP they are and the ratings to see if people are happy with the performance. I used this one because it is what I had. Thanks for watching!
With that engine it doesn't take long to cut.
Wisconsin's are great engines, built to last
I love it. Thanks!
Have you any idea the rpm of this mill? Is there a too fast or to slow in engineering this?
The engine runs about 2000 RPM by the time it gets to the blade through the chain drive and pulleys that hold the blade it is running about 4500 to 5000 feet per minute. If you go too slow it will take forever to cut, too fast and you can damage the drivetrain. Your chain, pulleys, gears etc. will come with a max RPM or FPM so you need to stay within that limit.
No substitute for horsepower . Nice set up
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Nice mill! Spray it down with 50/50 combo of used motor oil and diesel through a bug/garden pump sprayer to prevent further rusting. Just saying.
Thanks. Thanks for the rusting idea!
Love the sound and power of the old Wisconsin engine!
Me too! Thanks for the comment.
nice mill... i bet you built it before figuring out the engine's rotation. from what i see... your setup PUSHES the blade trough the log intead of hauling it through. which, if you hapen to have a bump in your sheave created by sawdust or buildup of sapit can push the slack of the blade through the log instead of having the slack on the return of the blade (top of sheaves) also.. direction of cut is towards the horizontally movable dogs instead or the fixes ones. i'm building mine ate the moment and i had to mirror my original plans to have the engine haul the blade through and all that.. i like your mill tho.. love that enginesound. sounds torquy
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rudedude13 all that would have to be done to change that is order blades made for that direction of rotation. Any of the major mfrs will produce them.
If it ever becomes a problem it wouldn't be hard to just move the drive pulley to the other wheel. The first rule of machinery maintenance: if it works, don't mess with it.
The blades can be flipped to to run the direction you need
Yeah, that too.
Sweet, no shortage of power.
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If You don't mind me asking.What's the horse power on that Wisconsin engine,what year,how many RPM's? THANK YOU !!!
Horsepower is between 18 and 30 hp depending on the RPM. RPM is 1500 to 2800. Here is some specs, it a VH4D. classic-engines.com/engines-2/wisconsin/
nice mill great hp
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Awsome thanks !!!!!!
You're welcome!
Excellent.
Thanks!
I want to build one but don't know where to start. do you mind sharing approximate cost to build.
It's really hard to say, it was a long time ago. I had the engine, the steel was seconds from the mill. I only paid full price for the wheels for the blade and the wheels the saw rolls on. Good luck with your build!
Soat Mon thanks being realistic with myself it's probably best I either buy one or keep having my lumber cut my schedule is just to crazy in the immediate future to start another project. I have motors and all the steel at arms length time is my issue.
Any issues with sap buildup in the blade?
Not really. There is some buildup but not so much that it effects anything. In my case, the blade is dull before the build up is significant. Thanks for watching!
If you still have it around please write down the dimensions and thickens of materials used
Here is a video I made of the construction: czcams.com/video/7SU0NOULC04/video.html
Geat video , Thanks
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amigo teria um video de como fazer essa ferramenta vira o tronco ?