Sawmill Operation
Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs
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Sawmill Operation
TO TURN LOGS
1.
Engage the log turner arm. Let the arm rise until it touches the log and starts to turn it.
2.
Spin the log against the side supports until it is turned the way you want it for the first cut.
3.
To turn the log more, clamp the log against the side supports and lower the turner arm
below the log.
4.
Raise the turner arm to get a new bite on the log.
5.
Disengage the clamp and continue turning the log.
6.
Repeat steps 3 through 5 until the log is turned as desired.
TO TURN LOGS (OPTIONAL PROCEDURE)
If you are turning a small cant on a mill with two-plane clamp, you may opt to use the
clamp to turn the cant.
1.
Lower the clamp below bed level.
2.
Move the clamp in, beneath the edge of the cant.
3.
Raise the clamp and flip the cant.