Sawmill Design

[Larry C]

Rick thanks for the clarification on the Dremel cutting the wire; I'll certainly remember that for the future.

[nycjeff]

Hello Larry, great work on the machines. I hope that the finished product will be open so that all of that detail will be fully visible. Outstanding modeling.

[Larry C]

Jeff thank you so much for the nice compliments. I've been contemplating if I want to do a roof or not; maybe a shed style?

[Larry C]

Let's try this again. I had the post half written when it went into never-never-land for some reason. The last of the machines for the Mill are as follows:



First up is the log carriage. This was built using 6x10's, 6x8's, 6x6's, 2x10's, and assorted wire sizes. There were 3 different sizes to choose from so I went with the middle size, 16x40 inch. All the wood was treated as previously. The details are 3D printed parts which were spray painted flat black then weathered.



This item I decided to scratch build. Now the carriage needed something to ride along. I didn't want to use rail so I went with a different option. Used a combination of 8x8's, 4x10's, 2x10's, piano wire, heavy thread, and parts for the parts box. For the near run I used 2 2x10's creating a channel for the sooth wheels to ride in. The outside used the piano wire for the flanged wheels. The pulling mechanism is made with colored heavy thread and misc. item from the parts box.



Setting all the machines in place I wanted to see how things would line up. I then realized that the single bladed husk saw was only high enough to cut halfway through the height of the log on the carriage. While probably not prototypical I decided to elevate the saw to the proper height. After some planning and head scratching I came up with a beefy looking platform, steps, and railings; after all safety first. Now the saw could cut through the entire log in one pass.



The next machine is a edger to finish off the raw wood into useable lumber. This used 6x12's, 8x8's, 10x6's, 2x4's, wire, and Tyvek for the belts. The details were white metal blackened then buffed. This one was a little tricky getting everything the same height and look like a single unit.



The last machine is the log turner that goes with the carriage unit. For a small machine this one gave me fits as far as how to add it to the framework of the Mill. First I went on top of the uprights and that didn't work so next I went with something to hang below and so the operator could reach the control lever. The wood was 8x8's and 4x10's with the details being 3D printed parts stayed flat back then lightly weathered.



This is the way the machines will be sit in the Mill. I started the framework from the back working forward. Since the length is an actual 25 inches I knew I wanted something strong so opted to go with 8x8's for all the framing. I'll end this here and will pick it back up next time with more on the framing. Thanks for all your comments and/or suggestion so stay tuned.

[Rick]

Larry, that looks very good.

[Jerry]

Looking good Larry.

Jerry

[Larry C]

Rick and Jerry thank you, much appreciated.

[Philip]

Hooah!


 

[deemery]

Hooah!


 

It's MLRS Time! 

dave

[Pennman]

Larry,

That's a smart way to frame this building for detail placement and the machines too.
Easy to get your hands in and out of the way for working on this. Looking good.

Rich

[Larry C]

Rich thanks and glad you stopped by. Before I started the framing I looked at the machine placement; this approach just made the most sense; I'm all about easy.

Philip that looks like a rocket launcher; I don't think that would work in a Saw Mill. Lol.

[friscomike]

Wow Larry, 

The machines look fantastic.  The layout focuses attention on the machines doing the work and not covered by walls.  Persist!

Have fun,
mike

[Larry C]

Mike thanks so much. The walls end up left open since the machines, pulleys, and belts are the stars of the show.

[deemery]

Larry, see this post where I talk about tools used by orthodontists to cut wire: https://modelersforum.com/index.php?topic=7040.165

dave

[nycjeff]

Hello Larry, your sawmill is looking fantastic ! What a great job you are doing. The overall level of detail  is next level modeling. I think that you get the idea that I like it.