Recent content by bedway

First let me say ive found this topic very interesting. For a point of reference, im a older fart who loves to tinker and build. My wifes front load washer bought the farm. Repair man estimates around $500.00 to repair. She never liked the front load anyway so here is my chance to tear it...

Im still tossing ideas around regarding the crane set up. I do appreciate the input guys. Ive contemplated an auto feed system, if for no other reason than another project to play with. The sawhead is close to 700 pounds. With a sharp band on ive cut 20" oak and you can push the saw head with...

The saw head itself was a kit, (parts and pieces) i got from an outfit out in Oregon called Linn Lumber. It was a lot of drilling, tapping, and welding. I also did some redesigning of the head to fit my needs better. I have a small woodworking business and got tired of having to go out and buy...

Hey all, Ive built myself a bandsaw mill. Im in the process of building a jib crane attachment that will attach to the frame of the mill. This will be used to turn cants, and to assist in loading logs. Ive just been tossing around different ideas on how to design the pivoting arm for the top...