How to protect your mill against the weather?

[janbhauge]

Hi
How do you protect your mill against the weather, I have a new Woodmizer LT15 with electric engine that i want to protect the bestway.
Is it enough to cover the mill with a cover after use, or does it need a Barn for cover.
Is there page were i can see how you run your mill.
Best regards
The rookie ( Jan )

 

[Mike Van]

Jan, my opinion is you can't beat a building if it's possible. The rain & the sun will shorten the life of anything left outside.

Mine's inside this barn in the center bay. 3 phase stationary. Electric & water don't mix well.

 

[BobL]

Nice set up Mark!

My shed is so small and full of gear and stuff I can't even fit my CS mill inside it (Mind you it is around 80" long with the saw attached) so I keep it outside under a BBQ cover at the power head end and plastic at the other - I smother the chain and moving parts with oil. Not the best but I have little choice.