You can use the mill for longer logs by just removing the back locking bracket and put some screws through the fence holes. I have a home made unit, not as nice as this, that I routinely resaw 4 ft logs on. My limit of being able to lift and control the weight is the constraining factor at that length. But I have done up to 10" diameter by 4 ft. cherry and spalted maple on it.
The price as of June 21st, 2013 is $139.99. As manufacturers change their prices we have to adjust as well though, so for the most current pricing, click the link for the log mill product page in the video description!
It's a good point about blade drift and following the miter slot. However for applications like these (rough sawing) - it's not a big deal in reality. The cut won't be as smooth if your blade drift isn't following the miter slot exactly, but for slicing up a log, that's not really a problem.
Also, i am looking for Ideas about what to do with my log. A neighbor cut down a cherry tree and i got a really nice log that is about 36" long and about 50" round at largest point and 45" at its narrowest. I am looking for ideas about might i might do with this great piece of wood. Any advice would be welcome. It has been siting in my garage for over a year drying.
I have some Carter Products !! This jig is a little expensive . I like it BUT the $149.00 (2020 year now) My Bandsaw attachment !! Let’s me make 2 of my 3 bandsaws into large scroll saws !! Love them 👍🏼❤️❤️🖖🏼🖖🏼
Love the concept and looks like an easy way to go for short logs. However I couldn't help but notice one flaw in the design. That being that you're stuck with having to follow the path of the miter slot which, as I just read in the great set-up instructions that come with the mighty "wood Slicer" band saw blades is a no-no. (unless you're really lucky and the blade happens to be tracking perfectly parallel to it!) Watch Morton's video on the Wood Slicer bandsaw blades.....
Hi just seen the video and it looks fab and definitely want to get one am in the Uk by olly concern is the Guide can you tell me what the width is please so before I purchase it I know that it will slide into my guide fence Cheers Dave
Sure you can. The problem is that you would have to move the fence on the jig over after every cut, and your pieces would all end up different thickness.
It's common for people to focus on milling lumber and ignore what it takes for proper drying, ending up with "highly valuable" firewood. "Curing" is not relevant here; drying is. Lots of good books on the subject or air- and kiln-drying. Vacuum kilns are "state-of-the-art"; see www.pcspecialties.com/ re drying difficult & valuable wood, and discussions on fora like forestryforum.com/ IOW, it's sure as hell been addressed. You're welcome.
I use a 3tooth per inch blade !! It walks through ANY wood ! They are custom made at HAWK BLADES in Houston,TeXaS !!! Mike there sends all over the World !! Any size you pick the teeth !! ALSO Mike will TT(Talk To) you n discuss your blade needs or concerns ! I use that blade cause I am going to plane the boards any ! This DEMO got smooth boards but very slow cutting the logs ! My 18”Steel City saw has never bogged down ! NOT PUTTING down this presentation !!! At all ! BUT I can saws away ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️👍🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼
Mine doesn't work very well. I may be doing something wrong, but halfway through a log, the blade binds and veers off to one side and drags down the motor and if I were to continue, would either brake the blade or stall or burn up the motor. I have set the blade drift correctlly so that is not the issue.
SORRY !!!! Reason I posted HAWK BLADES !!!!! I get ALL my blades for 20-35% CHEEPER !!!!!!!! The W n R stores in my area are that much higher !!! (W n R -figure that out !) Still use them in lots of my needs !! BUT 4-5 days I have new Better blades ! 59 years of this ! SOooo glad I found this COMPANY !! Just try n see !
You can use the mill for longer logs by just removing the back locking bracket and put some screws through the fence holes. I have a home made unit, not as nice as this, that I routinely resaw 4 ft logs on. My limit of being able to lift and control the weight is the constraining factor at that length. But I have done up to 10" diameter by 4 ft. cherry and spalted maple on it.
Thank you for this video. I just got one of these, and you were very helpful.
Thanks for this video and you have a great presentation skills. More videos!!! :)
The band saw Morton was using in this video was the Rikon 18 inch Bandsaw.
There's something very appealing about making something from the actual raw product.
A great review , Thank you so much for posting.
I love your style --Just subscribed to you channel.
The price as of June 21st, 2013 is $139.99. As manufacturers change their prices we have to adjust as well though, so for the most current pricing, click the link for the log mill product page in the video description!
The guy in the video has the best job ever. And i think he knows it.
Great vid, great instruction.
Excellent presentation.*****
Τhank you very much for the idea ... I do not know how much it costs in the USA .. diy costing $ 8
It's a good point about blade drift and following the miter slot. However for applications like these (rough sawing) - it's not a big deal in reality. The cut won't be as smooth if your blade drift isn't following the miter slot exactly, but for slicing up a log, that's not really a problem.
Also, i am looking for Ideas about what to do with my log. A neighbor cut down a cherry tree and i got a really nice log that is about 36" long and about 50" round at largest point and 45" at its narrowest. I am looking for ideas about might i might do with this great piece of wood. Any advice would be welcome. It has been siting in my garage for over a year drying.
What band saw was he using? that thing cut it like a piece of cake!
qual o nome desse equipamento,e qual site posso encontrar?
Thank you, this was helpful.
I am interested in making my own bowl blanks, have you tried the Carter circle jig to. It bowl blanks on bandsaw?
Most of us who are looking to saw up hardwood want to cut Crotches and Burls. I'm no sure if this will handle a larger piece.
I have some Carter Products !!
This jig is a little expensive . I like it BUT the $149.00 (2020 year now)
My Bandsaw attachment !! Let’s me make 2 of my 3 bandsaws into large scroll saws !! Love them 👍🏼❤️❤️🖖🏼🖖🏼
Love the concept and looks like an easy way to go for short logs. However I couldn't help but notice one flaw in the design. That being that you're stuck with having to follow the path of the miter slot which, as I just read in the great set-up instructions that come with the mighty "wood Slicer" band saw blades is a no-no. (unless you're really lucky and the blade happens to be tracking perfectly parallel to it!) Watch Morton's video on the Wood Slicer bandsaw blades.....
Nice jig! What is the cost?
Nice jig!
Hi just seen the video and it looks fab and definitely want to get one am in the Uk by olly concern is the Guide can you tell me what the width is please so before I purchase it I know that it will slide into my guide fence
Cheers
Dave
Dobře předražené! To dokáži udělat za pár drobných, ale dobrý nápad...
Yes, I made a jig and it works... but in a busy workshop/shed this would be ideal. Make new wood!
Could this jig be used on a table saw to flatten wood ? for example recycled pallets .
No. The jig is only for use on a bandsaw.
lmao what
I noticed that you made 2 cuts and got your fence can you cut all the slabs with the Carter Bandsaw Jig?
Sure you can. The problem is that you would have to move the fence on the jig over after every cut, and your pieces would all end up different thickness.
What is the brand and model of the band saw used in this demonstration? The saw has a very wide throat.
Once cut, how long does it generally take for these pieces to cure? I have yet to see anyone address this question. Thanks!!
Enter into a Google Search engine "dry time for green wood" to find information.
TastyCritters you should look into wood mousture meters to see how much moisture you have to start with and then go from there.
It's common for people to focus on milling lumber and ignore what it takes for proper drying, ending up with "highly valuable" firewood. "Curing" is not relevant here; drying is. Lots of good books on the subject or air- and kiln-drying. Vacuum kilns are "state-of-the-art"; see www.pcspecialties.com/ re drying difficult & valuable wood, and discussions on fora like forestryforum.com/ IOW, it's sure as hell been addressed. You're welcome.
Generalization: 1 year, plus 1 year for each inch of thickness.
I use a 3tooth per inch blade !! It walks through ANY wood ! They are custom made at HAWK BLADES in Houston,TeXaS !!! Mike there sends all over the World !! Any size you pick the teeth !! ALSO Mike will TT(Talk To) you n discuss your blade needs or concerns !
I use that blade cause I am going to plane the boards any ! This DEMO got smooth boards but very slow cutting the logs ! My 18”Steel City saw has never bogged down !
NOT PUTTING down this presentation !!! At all ! BUT I can saws away !
🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️👍🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼🖖🏼
Mine doesn't work very well. I may be doing something wrong, but halfway through a log, the blade binds and veers off to one side and drags down the motor and if I were to continue, would either brake the blade or stall or burn up the motor. I have set the blade drift correctlly so that is not the issue.
9 years later and no one has helped me with this.
Err... that is make new wood hard or give life to old wood!
Why not just make the flats on your joiner and skip the jig altogether?
$140? No. $49, sure.
Interesting for sure. The music wasn’t an enhansement. Just saying, the lower background was good but increasing volume wasn’t ,as likable...
SORRY !!!!
Reason I posted HAWK BLADES !!!!!
I get ALL my blades for 20-35% CHEEPER !!!!!!!!
The W n R stores in my area are that much higher !!! (W n R -figure that out !) Still use them in lots of my needs !! BUT 4-5 days I have new Better blades ! 59 years of this ! SOooo glad I found this COMPANY !! Just try n see !
Music sounds like it belongs in a porn. WTF
boring
Only the boring can be bored.