temp shelter for bandsaw

[diesel pap]

what is some ideas on temp shelter when using my new sawmill and leaving outside. i plan to saw out a shed to keep it in when not in use.

[kelLOGg]

I used two large tarps and dragging them over the sawhead which stands about 8' high was no fun.  I sawed out a 16 x 32 open shed for sawing as well as storage and life is much easier. I don't know your situation but I recommend sawing where you store the mill so you don't have to set it up each time.
Bob

[47sawdust]

At a minimum build an inclosure that you can back the saw head into when not in use.Members Redbeard and Elk have such arrangements.This provides shelter for the most important components and allows easy access for log handling.If you are stationary elevate the mill to a comfortable work height.Good choice on your sawmill.
Be safe,think ahead.
Mick

[bandmiller2]

Theirs always those temporary plastic covered shelters designed for autos. Frank C.

[diesel pap]

i live in the steep hills of wv and have 132 acres of farm and woods. over time i will move my mill to five or six different places to saw. i have a 4wd tractor and a winch to skid the logs in to the mill. i would like to have something portable.

[acrosteve]

I too use a tarp, but it catches on all of the corners and stuff.

I have not gotten around to it yet, but I am planning on taking some electrical conduit and bending a couple of hoops - one on the controls and one on the head.  Then i can drag the tarp over rather easy.  Or at least that's the plan.

They make 3/4 rigid conduit in aluminum.

[YellowHammer]

I used one of those open sided big pavilion tents, bought it used on CL. It worked pretty well and gave enough shade that I started to use it as a sun shelter when I was sawing consecutive days in the same location.  I wouldn't take it down until I moved the mill.  A strong wind finally took it for a ride.
YH 

[drobertson]

Used a tarp for close to two years, not fun, but effective.  I would say what ever works for you is the best.
single pitch covers work good and can be attached to existing buildings pretty easy. As far as portable, not sure, I always thought a connectable pole tent would be pretty cool, just spread it out and run poles through the loops, not sure if there is such a thing.    david

[thecfarm]

Got some wheels and some metal? Could use metal roofing for the roof. As said,just enough to get the motor under would be a big help.

[bandmiller2]

For years my portable bandmill sat outside,I hated trying to cover it with a tarp.I attached a small roof at the towing end.The roof was big enough to cover the engine and saw carriage and keep me out of the rain but not much more.When done milling just park the sawhead under the roof. Frank C.

[Solomon]

what is some ideas on temp shelter when using my new sawmill and leaving outside. i plan to saw out a shed to keep it in when not in use.

A good 40 ft truckers tarp is what I use

[diesel pap]

thanks for the ideas. i fig out something

[papow22]

Hey BANDMILLER2,Is there any chance in the wee small possibility of a picture to see what it looks like cause I use a canvas cover car port over mine.
:P

[Ga Mtn Man]

A good 40 ft truckers tarp is what I use

Where does one find a good 40' trucker's tarp ????

[Ga Mtn Man]

If you happen to have plenty of trees around the mill you could do something like this:


 

[coastlogger]

My shelter is a 2 foot piece of 3/4 x 12 cedar board. Put it over the muffler and air intake on the Honda when Im done for the day.If you dont have a bunch of electronics, you dont need a shelter  IMO.Of course I live in the dry west coast of Vancouver Island where on a good year we only get 110 inches of rain.
Seriously, of course a shelter is nice, but for me it has never even got close to the top of the priority list. There are also handling constraints when you get posts and rafters in close proximity to moving logs and machines.