Sawmill Alignment
Pre-Alignment Procedures
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Sawmill Alignment
SECTION 6 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT
6.1
Pre-Alignment Procedures
Periodically check the sawmill alignment and adjust if necessary. This chapter explains how to align
the entire sawmill. Care should be taken in performing these steps. Sawmill alignment determines
the accuracy and squareness of your cuts.
The sawmill alignment steps are:
1.
Prepare the sawmill for alignment
2.
Adjust the blade parallel to the bed rails
3.
Adjust the blade guide arm parallel to the saw head brace
4.
Align blade guides to the blade
5.
Adjust side supports square to the bed
6.
Final Adjustments.
To insure accurate alignment, the sawmill frame must be level and a blade properly installed.
See SECTION 3 Setup & Operation
for setup information.
6.2
Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment
Before performing the following alignment procedures, setup the mill on firm, level ground. String the
bed and adjust the legs so the frame is level (