Guide Swap for woodland mills hm 126

[BrentRobinson]

So this morning we are sawing nice ( decent for us) boards and thinking we've more or less got this figured out. Took a break to go an talk to the high out put woodmizer sawyer set up next to us and it is a good reminder there is always more to learn.

Comparing the two guide systems: Woodmizer top roller, bottom stationary and adjustment every which way, Woodland guide blocks and a roller bearing behind adjustment up/down and front back. So as we were talking ( read learning) we came to how to measure and tune the twist of the blade on the horizontal and how to adjust the guides to correct it. All new territory for us as there is no way to adjust that on the WM.

Has anyone done a retrofit to something more like a woodmizer guide for stationary blocks? It would seem like there is lots to gain in the way of downward blade pressure and correcting the twist so the blade isn't fighting through the cut. It does't seem too tough to do but isn't it always easier to talk to someone who has been there before?!

[Ugly Tree]

Several members on here have done retrofits to a downward pressure guide.  I think Cooks sells a retrofit kit that is adjustable throat and downward pressure.

[goose63]

Not sure how that would work but happy birthday @Ugly tree

[Chuck White]

Ability to make any blade adjustment necessary is a good thing, not really familiar with the Woodland Mills, but if you can retrofit, there should be benefits from it.

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Happy Birthday Ugly Tree.

[ladylake]

 One of the best upgrades you can do .   Steve

[fishfighter]

So far on my 126, the only time I had saw blade twist is when my blade gets dull. For those that did a upgrade, please post a picture.