SETUP & OPERATION
Cutting The Log
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SETUP & OPERATION
2.12 Cutting The Log
The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill.
1.
Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, position the blade close to
the end of the log.
2.
Use the blade height scale to determine where to make your first cut
(
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2.14
).
Set the blade to the desired height with the up/down switch. Make sure that the blade will
clear both side supports and the clamp.
3.
Adjust the outer blade guide to clear the widest section of the log using the blade guide
arm crank.
4.
Make sure all guards and covers are in place. Engage the blade. To do this, turn the key
switch to the ”M” position and press the START button.
5.
To prevent sap buildup on the blade, open the water bottle valve so that water flow to the
blade.
See Section 2.19
.
6.
Feed the blade into the log slowly
(
).
Once the blade completely enters
the log, increase the feed rate as desired. Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can
while keeping an accurate cut. Cutting too slowly will waste blade life and lower produc-
tion!
7.
As you get to the end of the log, slow down the feed rate. When the teeth exit the end of
the log, turn the power feed switch to the neutral position. Then disengage the blade
using the STOP button. Remove the board that you have just cut from the log.
8.
Use the power feed switch to move the carriage to the front of the mill. Always disengage
the blade before returning the carriage for the next cut.
9.
Repeat until the first side of the log is cut as desired. Set aside the usable flitches (boards
with bark on one or both sides). You can edge them on the mill later.
10.
Lower the toe boards, if they were used. Remove the clamp and turn the log 90 or
180degrees. Make sure the flat on the log is placed flat against the side supports if turned
90degrees. Make sure it is placed on bed rails if turned 180 degrees. If the log was turned
90degrees and you are using toe boards to compensate for taper in the log, raise the
front or rear toe board again on the second side of the log until the heart is parallel with
the bed.
11.
Repeat the steps used to cut the first side of the log until the log is square. Cut boards
from the remaining cant by adjusting the blade height for the thickness of boards that you
want.
