WM Back stops

[sdunston]

I think I have seen it before but can't seem to find it when I want it, Does Anybody have the template to add hyd back stops to the factory ones, the ones that weld to factory stops

Thanks Sam

[pineywoods]

Here's a pic. I made a template when I did the hydraulics on my mill. I never throw anything away, but I do tend to forget where I put stuff. I'll keep looking. 


  

 

[Bibbyman]

You should have two on your mill already.  The contour is the same as front and back, just welded on a different place.

Wood-Mizer sales upgrade kits.  But they won't fit older mills for some reason.

Look for Useful Sawmill mods for pictures and how to's.

[WoodenHead]

What year is your LT28?  I swapped out two manual backstops for two hydraulic ones on my manual LT40 (2006) and had to remove (grind off) two pieces of pipe welded onto the main rail where the crank handle sits for the manual toe adjusters.  I found them to be in the way of the motion of the hydraulic backstops.  You may have to do the same for your LT28 if it is older than 2010.



If your LT28 is 2010 or newer, there is an upgrade kit you can buy for the LT40 manual mill (I believe it would fit on the LT28 as well) that would give you hydraulic loading arms, two hydraulic backstops, hydraulic claw turner, hydraulic pump, two valves and a bunch of other stuff to make it come together.  It's $4000 and all factory WM.  Not bad for what you are getting, but perhaps a lot of coin to throw out at once. When installed you end up with a mill that is a bit too heavy for its axle, but that's not much of a problem if you are stationary.
   

[Bibbyman]

Oops,  I didn't read the fine print that you have an LT28.  I just figured it was an HD mill with manual center back suports. To quote Rosana Rosanadana, "Never Mind".

[sdunston]

I ok guys, pineywoods to the resque........ 8)