Blade gun site

[postville]

Here is a simple add on- a rear site to help line up the blade cut line and the log.
The first photo shows a clamp on metal strap,(wrapped in blue tape) which is adjustable up and down on the support arm for the blade engagement lever. https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/25240/20141003_085922.jpg
Next photo shows lining up front end of log.
https://forestryforum.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pid=167068#top_display_media
Last photo shows lining up rear of log. https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/25240/20141003_090129.jpg

Could not quite get the photos to paste into this post but they are in my gallery. Bob

[thecfarm]

This should do it for the picture help. 

I like to go to whatever post or start a new topic first to include a picture.Go to your gallery,it will open in a new window.Click onto your album,then click onto whatever picture you want,it will get bigger,than scroll down a little to find,Insert Image In Post,click onto that,click Yes and that is it. Some have to copy/paste the link to work.I like to hit the enter key at least once or twice to move the picture down away from what I am typing. The enter key really helps to leave some white space if posting more than one picture. Somewheres I think it says to add 10,000 to your user number or something like that to make a clickable icon to your gallery under your user name. Use the preview button to see how it looks and modify it if needed

[Dave Shepard]

WM used to mount a short coil spring behind the band a little bit to be used as a sight. I don't know when they stopped, but my '08 doesn't have it, but the early '90's machines I've run did have it.

[Tom L]

looks like a great idea, simple and functional, I always seem to have a problem eye balling that first cut
and having to make a second cut just to get it right.

[GDinMaine]

Very useful and cheap idea. I wonder why WM stopped mounting such item on the mills.  I will most certainly make one for mine.  Thanks.