Wiam's homemade

wiam · March 03, 2003, 07:09:37 AM

Here is my mill. Please comment. Laugh. Make suggestions. Ask questions. Or whatever.

Mark M · March 03, 2003, 07:53:15 AM

What kind of plant is that in the background with the pretty white flowers? :D :D

dail_h · March 03, 2003, 08:37:29 AM

   Let's see==Your mill,your logs,your lumber,NO PAYMENTS SHOOT,you're way ahead of most of us.Besides a pretty face ain't everything.
   Hoe does it cut? What power? DOit all yourself? Where did you get plans?
   KOOL

Dave_Fullmer · March 03, 2003, 08:43:14 AM

Wiam,
Did you build that from the Simple Saw Pans? Looks like it does the job. Congratulations.

Dave

Bibbyman · March 03, 2003, 08:59:12 AM

Are the tires on the sawhead and trailer axle interchangeable?

Jeff · March 03, 2003, 09:29:58 AM

Well, if the lumber there next to yer rig was produced by it and not simply there to block it up if it breaks the first time you saw, I am impressed!

wiam · March 03, 2003, 11:17:00 AM

Mark, Hydrangea
dail, cuts pretty straight, 20hp briggs vertical (it was cheap but I would spend more on a horizontal if I did it again, twisted belt is a pain in the ) I did all the cutting on a cheap Harbor Freight bandsaw and all the welding with a small given Craftsman buzzbox. Had a lot of fun building it. It is based on a set of plans purchased from William Rake
Bibby, no but then I would always have aspare in either direction wouldn't I? :D :D
Jeff, Yes that lumber was cut with this mill and enough to build a small shed and a few gates for around the farm.

Fla._Deadheader · March 03, 2003, 03:59:18 PM

Wiam, Ya done good!! ;) The lumber laying near it is a testament that you CAN do things, if ya just try. I know, first hand, the satisfaction you got when the first board came off the mill. Only question I got, is, do you have covers that will contain the blade, IF, and WHEN, it comes off. That could be dangerous. Mine are completely covered. Now, when do you figger you will start the next one, with all the things you wish you'd have done different the first time?? :D :D :D Nice job. ;)

woodbeard · March 03, 2003, 06:08:52 PM

Wow! a Wiamizer Super Hydrangic!! :D :D :D

RMay · March 03, 2003, 07:57:50 PM

Looks good its nice when a pan comes together 8)

Jeff · March 03, 2003, 08:00:53 PM

Guys, I tried to get some good pictures from wiam for us to look at. Its the first time I have EVER seen the opimized photos look BETTER then the originals. We gotta pester him to get a better camera so we can see his handy work!

Fla._Deadheader · March 03, 2003, 08:06:06 PM

Thought my glasses was gettin weak?? :

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:D :D

Jeff · March 04, 2003, 03:55:06 AM

QuoteHere is my mill. Please comment. Laugh. Make suggestions. Ask questions. Or whatever.

This here is the Forestry Forum. We'd never laugh at somebody's mill. Your camera how ever is fair game. :D

wiam · March 04, 2003, 12:17:11 PM

It is a Clever Cam 360. I bought it at Ames (We don't have Ames them any more). So if you guys want one your on your own. Give me a break it was $19.99. I have some pics that I will try to get scanned soon.

William

Bibbyman · March 04, 2003, 12:55:46 PM

Maybe you should try building your own digital camera. :

I knowed a guy once that thought he could build a laser out of an old TV. :D

Jeff · March 04, 2003, 01:21:42 PM

Did he work for Cat and have no trees?

biziedizie · March 04, 2003, 02:13:13 PM

I knew a guy that made his very own wooden leg! Worked great and he put a little stain on it to match his skin. The cat used to use it for a scratching post which didn't seem to bother the old guy at all.

Steve

Haytrader · March 04, 2003, 05:09:55 PM

JEFF, Are you referring to the guy that talks about taking,,,,,er I mean going to the dump?

:D :D :D

Vermonter · March 04, 2003, 07:46:49 PM

Looks pretty pro, I thought it looked like someone else built it, but wiam seemed to take offense. Check the color adjustments on that camera, I suspect the ground is a bit whiter.

wiam · March 04, 2003, 08:00:43 PM

Hey Vermonter it's last summer's pic. Ground is about 3 feet whiter. No white by mill right now because it is in the barn. :D :D :D

William

ADfields · March 05, 2003, 12:41:04 AM

Who are we picking on in this thread? I forgot. ???
Andy

wiam · March 05, 2003, 04:41:06 AM

I'm hoping that everybody gets a turn.

William

Jeff · March 05, 2003, 05:40:53 AM

Wiam, I think the mill is great. There will be no picking on anyone by me. I may poke fun at the camera, but that's all it is, poking fun but I am sure glad you were able to get a picture on here of some kind and hope to see more when you can.