band saw mill to be built

[ms290]

What are the best ways to set one up to be as portable as possible? I'm in western Oklahoma for a location reference, myself and a friend are looking at plans for mills but are unsure of the most cost efficient way to build. I have been reading but for some reason have found little on band saw milling. Our target size is to be able to mill a 30 inch diameter by 16' 6" log.

 

[SDB777]

Take a look at how others have already done it. WoodMizer comes to mind the fastest, since I have one in the backyard...



Scott (trailer axles) B

 

[ms290]

Is there anything on your mill you would change to make it better in your opinion?

 

[SDB777]

Is there anything on your mill you would change to make it better in your opinion?

I'm not sure I could answer this question...I purchased the things on the mill I wanted. At the time, everything I needed a mill to do for the money involved was in the mill I purchased. Since the time of the purchase, WoodMizer has decided to introduce a new mill that will handle a 36" cut(at what I would call the 'hobby level'). As I've never been lucky enough to get my money back, or even walk away from a sale without anal bleeding....a new mill isn't in my future.


Scott (don't read a lot into the last sentence) B

 

[ms290]

I'm not sure I could answer this question...I purchased the things on the mill I wanted. At the time, everything I needed a mill to do for the money involved was in the mill I purchased. Since the time of the purchase, WoodMizer has decided to introduce a new mill that will handle a 36" cut(at what I would call the 'hobby level'). As I've never been lucky enough to get my money back, or even walk away from a sale without anal bleeding....a new mill isn't in my future.


Scott (don't read a lot into the last sentence) B

Good to know.

 

[mad murdock]

Linn Lumber Mills makes kits or sells plane and parts to build your own. Their kills are pretty good.
http://www.linnlumber.com

 

[ms290]

I really like those linn mills