Sawmill Operation
Cutting The Log
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Sawmill Operation
12.
Use the up/down drum switch to raise the sawhead to clear the log.
13.
Use the forward/reverse drum switch to return the carriage to the front of the mill.
14.
If using Simple Set, bump the up/down drum switch down to set the blade at your next
interval cut height. Otherwise, set your next cut height manually with the up/down drum
switch and blade height scale.
IMPORTANT!
You must add the kerf value to the increments.Typical
blade kerfs are between 1/16 - 1/8” (1.6 - 3.2 mm).
NOTE:
The blade cuts a 1/16 - 1/8" (1.6-3.2 mm) wide kerf. If you want
1" (25.4 mm) thick boards, lower the carriage 1 1/16 - 1 1/8" (27-28.6
mm) for each board.
15.
Repeat until the first side of the log is cut as desired.
16.
Set aside the usable flitches (boards with bark on one or both sides) to edge them on the
mill later.
TOE BOARDS
17.
Lower the toe boards, if they were used.
18.
Use the hydraulic levers to release the clamp and engage the log turner.
See Figure 4-18.
19.
Turn the log 90 or 180 degrees.
FIG. 4-18
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