Oliver

[mburrow]

friend told me about this mill. I called the owner the 24th he told me his cows had knocked the carrage off and he would take $2000 for it, I told him I was on my way to look at it as it was only about 20 miles. stoped and picked up my friend thinking I might need some help to load the carrage (and did) as I bought it without to much thinking. also got 8 new and 2 used bands with it, it had been setting for about 2 years in a field, when I went to start the motor my chainsaw gas was handy stuck some new fuel line in it got gas flowing then hooked it to the fuel pump, didnt turn over 1 round it stated and ran good no smoke.
I have replaced the gas tank and lines as it was cruddy and made a drip system.
the last one that used it was using the guides to keep the band on, so I had to adjust the wheels and reset the guides. still have to make or repair the guards be fore putting it to use.

[sawguy21]

Welcome aboard 8) Congratulations, that looks like a good deal. You sure could not build it for 2 g's. What species are you going to be cutting?

[mburrow]

will be cutting mostly oak. it is set up where it can saw as short as 3 feet in lenth

[customsawyer]

Welcome aboard and keep us posted.

[thecfarm]

Is this your first bandsaw mill?Looks good.I see someone has a hook up to roll the logs over the wheels.Don't see many legs to stableize it?How many HP.Good luck.

[mburrow]

yes this is my first bandmill, it has a 18 hp briggs its build date is in 1997, it dont have legs to stableize it, I may add them later if I move it around very much. the mill was made by Carol Oliver at Ash Flat Arkansas its # is 1000147 so it was the 147th he made. the brackets were put on by mr Oliver, also the one I bought it from had him to add another place or 2 for the dogs to be able to cut short cants
got the gaurds strait and back on. so it should be ready to set up and level, still need to buy a new battery, guide bearings and drive belt to have on hand.

[thecfarm]

I would think you need the legs before you really start to saw.I have 2 on each end and 2 in the middle to keep it stable and level.I do not have wheels under mine.Mine was built at a machine shop,probaly like your was.Don't really know how short a piece I can saw,16 inches maybe.Thomas made it so I can move the bunks all over the rails.The logs do not touch any of the supports for the rails.the bunks are what the logs rest on.

[Haytrader]

My first two mills were made by Mr. Oliver. I have pics in my gallery.
I believe Carrol is deseased now.
Looks like you got a good deal. They are good saws. When I first started sawing, I cut some 8x8 blocks to put under the ends of the saw and shimmed to level. That works fine if you leave it stationary.

[mburrow]

it is made to be set up on blocks I am going to put 4 on each side. I have been around mills most of my life, ran a edger when I was about 14, guess I was in the way and dad told me and my cousin to hook a power unit to the edger and edge the lumber they had about 3 stacks to be edged, I have that old power unit a old IH U4

haytrader
yes mr Oliver is deseased

[asy]

Congratulations !!!

Now you have the disease for which there is no cure. Except a sharp blade and a straight tree.

Nicely done.

asy :D

[mburrow]

went today and set and sharpend the used bands one the set was good at 21 the other the set ranged from 12 to 26  set it to 21 as they are .042 bands.

asy
I have had that disease for quite a some time and had to help my friend some at his mill to get my sawdust fix

[mburrow]

got the mill set up and doing some sawing, right now we are sawing 45" long cants for pallets. I had to try it out on a 8' seasond hickory, got it sawed into handle blanks, band was good a dull when I got through, yesterday I went and made me some log bunks and sharpened the bands I'd used and my friend let me bring home his Baker sharpener that I am going to set up where I can sharpen right on the mill. also plan on modify the guide to be powered, the hand crank is a lot of trouble and time consuming.
will post pictures later

[LeeB]

Hey Asy, A sharp blade and a straight tree don't cure it at all, just takes the edge off for a while.
Congrats mburrow.

[mburrow]

here is a picture of the log deck I made, still need to block it up in the center and at the mill it is attached at the mill with a bracket I am going to puts blocks under it there as I dont want to have the weight on the mill. also a picture of the Baker sharpener on the band, had the index motor running when I took the picture. it started raining so that is all I got done today

[customsawyer]

That is looking good. The only advice I might offer is to put the end of your log deck that is away from your mill a few inches higher than it is at the mill and it will make rolling some of those bigger logs a bit easier

[mulerider]

I am new to sawmilling, but I found an Oliver like the one here. I have sawed some with it but it sticks when I try to raise or lower the platform. I have flushed much gunk out of the front legs grease and sawdust but it still sticks. I've replaced the pulleys still sticks. The front legs are round galvanized . Any ideas?   There is no obvious warp but I think I am going to have the front legs swapped out for 2" square tubing that is on the other Oliver's Ive seen.my mill had sat outside 3 yrs no cover before I got it. Thanks in advance for any help

[Magicman]

No help, but Welcome to the Forestry Forum, mulerider.   8)

How about adding your locations to your profile so that we will know.  It helps when answering questions.

[Chuck White]

Welcome to the Forestry Forum, MuleRider.

[thecfarm]

mulerider,welcome to the forum.

[sandhills]

Welcome to the forum, any pictures of the mules?

[never finished]

 mulerider, welcome, I'm just across the river close to Bigelow. I think I understand the problem your talking about and your probably on the right track. You might try letting your head all the way down and wire brushing the post , then raise up and doing the bottom of the post. I would be happy to get together some time and help with what little I know. You've come to the right place with this forum.   Dennis

[mulerider]

Well I appreciate the advice.I'm going to try to take it to a shop tomorrow and get the front legs replaced and I'll let you know. Thanks again and you are right this forum is great to learn from.