Goats for sawing firewood: buy ready-made or make your own

Edged boards are an environmentally friendly and easy-to-process material, but the cost of 1 cubic meter of high-quality wood will be quite expensive. In cases where you need to purchase a large amount of building materials, many home craftsmen think about making their own lumber.

To independently produce high-quality boards or timber, you cannot do without the use of special woodworking devices. New equipment will cost tens of thousands of rubles. Therefore, if you want to start making such a device yourself, the article will describe a step-by-step guide on how to make a band sawmill with your own hands with minimal financial costs.

How to cut a log with your own hands

It is not necessary to purchase a device for sawing boards with a chainsaw.
You can make it yourself. The simplest option is a device made of metal profiles. Such a nozzle will not only be convenient, but also stable, durable, and reliable. Are you planning to make the most functional frame possible? Use mechanical gearboxes. With them, the device will turn into a kind of machine for longitudinal cutting of logs. Mechanical gearboxes are necessary to simplify the process of moving the chainsaw along the trunk. There is no need to exert force (pressure on the tool manually) to process the material. All you need to do is turn the gear handle. As for adjusting the thickness of the boards, it is convenient to adjust this indicator by using an attachment made of metal profiles, lifting the workpiece itself, and not moving the gasoline saw in relation to it.

At home, you can also make a device that will cut a log not in a horizontal, but in a vertical plane. The only significant nuance is that it is more difficult to work with compared to the previous frame (despite the fact that its design is simpler).

The difficulty lies in the fact that the operator has to put effort into moving the tool along the workpiece. In addition to the chainsaw and attachment, you will have to use an addition made of boards and metal. This kind of support is attached to a log.

An alternative option is a carriage installation. To create such a frame structure, you will need a pair of wheels and a profile pipe. This device differs from others in its mobility (ease of movement along the workpiece). In addition, the wheels will simultaneously serve as stops for the chainsaw, which means that additional devices will not be needed. The only thing that is needed in addition to these parts and a profile pipe is an aluminum ladder (it will play the role of a guide element).

You need to select a ladder taking into account its width, which should coincide with the distance between the wheels of the frame structure, which will be placed directly at its ends. The best option is to attach it to the log being cut using self-tapping screws, clamps or nails. The created device for cutting boards with a chainsaw with your own hands is placed horizontally.

It should lie as flat as possible. You can make sure that it is placed correctly using a building level. It’s easy to level a ladder with a log, using boards (pieces) of different thicknesses. As for the tool itself with the nozzle, it is installed on the ladder, moving the working saw along the workpiece, applying pressure on it with your hands.

Tire sawmill

We need to start by understanding what and how much we will cut. If you need to cut 100 - 200 rafters for a house being built from free logs, then 400 boards, it is better to use a hand-held professional chainsaw. Let's make a homemade sawmill from a chainsaw, an inexpensive, simple and effective method.

drawing of a simple sawmill using a chainsaw (download full drawing)

You will need any smooth metal profile, welding and a grinder. We start with the maximum length of the log - practically about 4 m. For this length you need to find a channel or I-beam, you can weld it from pieces with reinforcement - the main thing is that the resulting profile is even. We are starting to make our autonomous sawmill based on a chainsaw.

The design is a powerful profile at a working height - above the waist, along which a fixed chainsaw moves in a cart.

The height is determined by ergonomics; a prolonged knee-elbow position is not useful. A log is placed parallel to the main profile on a support frame, a running chainsaw moves along the log and makes the necessary trimming.

A few more details about the features. The main element is the main profile, which ensures the geometrically correct dimensions of the lumber, must be sufficiently strong and rigid, if the channel is at least 200. The profile rests on 3 or more supports connected to the support frame on which the log rests.

If you decide to make a chain sawmill with your own hands, be sure to look at the LOGOSOL sawmills. Drawings and documentation can be downloaded from the website and used as the basis for your homemade project.

The main errors during sawing are formed when the trolley with the chainsaw oscillates, so the trolley moves along the profile using at least four rigidly pressed metal wheels; it is necessary to provide a manual drive. The simplest is a well crank with a drive wheel along the main profile.

To install a heavy log, slopes are usually installed along which it is convenient to push the log successively from side to side onto the support frame, wedging it on the frame.

The most difficult thing is the adjustment mechanism for the thickness of the product. The simplest method is to install screw or any rigidly fixed jacks along the edges of a support frame movable in a vertical plane. We adjust the jacks - we adjust the thickness of the product. An example of the construction of a mobile tire sawmill based on a chainsaw can be seen in the photo.

Cutting wood can be done by one person: holding the chainsaw handle and adjusting the gas, we feed with the other hand.

Conclusion

A few thoughts on the feasibility of making a sawmill. Tested by time and practice - self-production makes sense with free materials. If you calculate the labor costs and materials, and the possible benefits, you will understand for yourself. The worst thing about making it yourself is that few people pay attention to safety precautions. This moment definitely needs to be thought through! Trouble-free operation and high-quality wood.

Snowmobile

Work begins with the snowmobile frames and track block, which are made in the form of 2 welded spars. In the middle parts, 50x36 corners are used; metal plates of 2 mm thickness are installed in the front and back. The latter have the edges bent by 90°, which adds rigidity to the parts.

A hole is made in the front plate for the shaft that drives the caterpillar, in the rear plate - for its second axis, which is a tension one. Near the latter, on both sides of the frame, tensioning devices for the caterpillar and chain drive are mounted.

5 brackets with open grooves are welded to the side members from below. They contain the axles of the track rollers supporting the track. The last 18, 3-4 pieces each. on each axle - front and rear at the edges, middle ones - in a checkerboard pattern. The axles are secured in the grooves using nuts and locknuts.

The rollers come from a unit that is used for sorting potatoes, the axles come from a potato digger. The axles are released, machined, and an M10 thread is cut. Between the rollers, to fix the position, duralumin tubes of the appropriate diameter are placed.

3 racks are welded onto each spar using 30x30 angles. They are connected at the top with the same crossbars:

• a steel sheet 2 mm thick is welded to the front and middle on the right side, on which a gearbox with an intermediate chain drive shaft is mounted;
• Between the other pair there is a box with a lid that serves as a seat.

A transverse beam is welded to the front ends of the side members - the crossbeam of the front axle. At its ends there are bushings for the steering skis, in the middle there is a stand that forms the engine subframe. All parts are made from water pipe with an outer diameter of 32 mm.

The caterpillar for the motorized dog is from Buran. It is shortened by 50 cm and stitched. Drive and tension gears are made like “Buranovsky” ones from strong plastic 1.5 cm thick.

For the caterpillar drive shaft, a pipe with an outer size of 28 mm is used. On the edges:

1. The flanges are welded to which the gears are attached through the holes.
2. Pin tips are pressed into the shaft holes, the diameter of which is previously ground to fit bearings 80204. One of the tips is made longer and a driven sprocket is placed on it, through which the shaft is driven into rotation. It is secured with an M14 nut, under which the end of the axle is machined and a thread is cut.

Similar to the drive shaft, but with 2 identical tips, a tension shaft is made.

The chainsaw engine is mounted through its frame on a motor subframe - a rack located on the cross beam. The gas tank is located on top. The gearbox is rotated 180° and secured to the site. A speed reducer is also installed on it - an intermediate shaft. Sprockets with a number of teeth of 38 and 10 are attached to it. Chains for transmitting rotation are taken from the Voskhod, Minsk motorcycle.

The steering includes:

• support-steering skis on which levers are installed;
• the bipod of the steering shaft, to which the ski levers are connected by rigid rods;
• motorcycle 2-lever steering wheel with a gas control lever near the right handle.

The walls and bottom of the box are covered with 4-layer plywood or boards. Its lid serves as a seat: for its manufacture, 6-layer plywood is taken, covered with a layer of foam rubber and leatherette.

Purpose and principle of operation

The sawmill is used to produce various lumber (timbers, slats, boards, sleepers) from solid logs. It is used in wood processing plants, sawmills, furniture factories and in the construction industry. This device allows you to:

1. Reduce the amount of shavings and other dirt that appears during wood processing.
2. Cut short workpieces with a length of 1 m and obtain parts with a thickness of up to 0.2 cm.
3. Reduce energy costs.
4. Determine the size of the resulting lumber.
5. Produce wooden parts with high surface quality with an accuracy of up to 2 mm.

The sawmill has the following advantages:

1. Mobility. The woodworking machine can be quickly disassembled and moved to a new location.
2. Stability of the structure. The woodworking machine can operate under harsh climatic conditions both indoors and outdoors.
3. Ease of use. The sawmill is equipped with many automatic mechanisms that facilitate the process of processing logs. During operation, it does not make unnecessary noise.

The disadvantage of this unit is its high cost. It depends on the type of machine and its technical characteristics. The cost of equipment is also influenced by the manufacturer's brand. The most expensive devices are from Swedish and Canadian manufacturers. Their average cost is 324 thousand rubles. Machine tools produced in Russia cost 135 – 220 thousand rubles.

The sawmill consists of the following elements:

1. Bed. It has a U-shape and is assembled from 2 parallel channels. A mobile trolley with a saw element mounted horizontally moves along the bed. Frames and brushes are also attached to it, designed to clean the working surface from sawdust and other industrial debris.
2. Saw frame. This part is a device consisting of several welds. At its ends there are driving and driven pulleys. The saw frame moves using metal rollers and an electromechanical drive with driven and driven wheels.
3. Guides. They are fixed in the middle part of the saw frame using brackets. Support rollers and log racks are located on the guides.
4. Screw mechanism. It is necessary to adjust the thickness of the workpieces being processed. This element helps prevent the log from skewing during processing.
5. Clamping device. It is designed to hold the log while sawing. The clamping device consists of a round pipe and clamps in the form of bushings.
6. Saw. It acts as the main cutting element of the sawmill. Its average width is 6 cm. The saw is tensioned using a hydraulic or spring mechanism. It allows the operator to adjust the position of the driven pulley and prevents the cutting element from coming off the wheels.
7. Tank for cutting fluid. It is used to prevent sawdust from sticking to cutting elements. The tank has valves for supplying liquid.
8. Electric motor. It is designed to transmit torque to the pulleys and activate the chain transmission mechanisms that move the saw frame. The average power of the electric motor is 5 kW.
9. Remote Control. It is located on the top crossbar of the woodworking machine. Next to the control panel, on the operator’s side, there are measuring instruments for accurately calculating the thickness of the resulting lumber.

The structure of home sawmills is organized in the form of several blocks. This design is easy to manufacture. Its disadvantage is low productivity. Therefore, these machines can only be used in domestic conditions to produce small amounts of lumber. The operating principle of this unit is to cut a log fixed on a special platform with a saw tool located in a horizontal position. The dimensions of the resulting lumber are pre-set by the operator.

Do-it-yourself sawmill from a chainsaw: video instructions and drawings

Having the drawings available and having studied the video instructions, it is quite simple to independently make a structure for processing logs, boards and slats. Before starting work, you must select a suitable location. You can install a sawmill using a chainsaw in an old barn, garage, hangar, or even just under a shed. If the room for the unit is closed, then you should take care of the hood.

Chainsaw sawmill - option No. 1

To make the structure, in addition to a chainsaw, you will need:

• two channels 8 meters long and 140-180 millimeters high;
• two rails;
• corners 50x100 mm and 40x40 mm;
• 25 cm sections of water pipe as ties;
• steel plate 4-6 cm thick and 60 cm long;
• movable hoses;
• pipes with a diameter of 35-40 mm.

Making your own sawmill should begin with assembling the base from rails and 50x100 mm corners turned upside down. They must be installed strictly parallel to the floor, so you need to use a building level.

Next, the following work is performed:

1. Along the length of the base, according to the drawing, holes are drilled in increments of 1-1.5 meters and with a diameter of 14-16 mm.
2. Then, according to the number of holes, ties are taken and connected with bolts.
3. Stands are made from metal squares and the base is placed on them. The distance between the outer posts and the base should be about 100 cm.
4. To make the structure more rigid, braces between the posts can be welded.

After the base is completed and installed, you need to make a movable cart with your own hands. To do this, a 40x40 mm corner is welded to the bottom of the steel plate and the product is placed on rollers or bearings. Two corners are welded on top of the plate, to which a chainsaw is attached.

At the last stage of the work on making a homemade sawmill, it is necessary to make a structure for fixing the logs. To do this, movable hoses and pipes should be positioned at the required height and secured.

The first version of a homemade sawmill using a chainsaw is ready. There is another way to make a wood processing unit with your own hands. The tools and drawing for it will need the same, however, the design itself is more refined.

Do-it-yourself sawmill from a chainsaw - option No. 2

The structure consists of four main components:

1. Driven saws.
2. A mechanism for regulating the thickness of the board being produced.
3. A mechanism for moving the saw part of the structure.
4. Devices for fixing logs.

Since a chainsaw with a working engine and cutting teeth is already available, you will only need to make both mechanisms and a device for fixing logs with your own hands.

Mechanism for adjusting the thickness of the boards.

Logs are sawed by raising or lowering the base, which must be welded to the plate using four nuts with bent edges. At the top of this device, it is necessary to install lock nuts, which must be tightened after the unit is adjusted to the desired thickness of the material being processed.

Mechanism for moving the saw.

The saw in the structure moves along the frame along guide angles, the distance between which should be 50 cm. Two 20 mm rollers or bearings must be welded to the posts. The lower roller should keep the sawmill from lifting, and the upper one should rest on the guide angle.

Device for fixing logs.

On such a unit, logs are fastened using two ridges - a stationary one and one moving by means of a screw. After the material to be processed has been installed, the moving comb is secured with screws in a stationary state. Now you can safely begin to operate a homemade sawmill made from a chainsaw.

Homemade circular sawmill

Disc sawmills have received the greatest handicraft use due to their versatility and ease of manufacture. We will make a circular sawmill with our own hands. The most important thing is that we will need a circular saw - a disc larger than 500 mm (the larger the better). The propulsion device is usually an electric motor through a pulley that increases the speed.

1 — main sleeper (steel pipe 80x80x3, 5 pcs); 2 — lining (steel sheet, 40x10x1.22 pcs.); 3 — guide blade (steel channel No. 8, L1750, 4 pcs.); 4 - trolley (telpher carriage); 5 — bottom bracket (steel channel No. 18, 2 pcs); 6 - plate - base (stylish sheet s5); 7 — M20 bolt) (4 pcs.); 8 — Grover washer (4 pcs.); 9 — nut M20 (4 pcs.); 10 — three-phase asynchronous electric motor (220 V, 5 kW, 930 rpm); 11 — upper bracket (steel angle 45×45); 12 — circular saw blade; 13 — protective casing (steel sheet s2); 14 — steel pin (8 pcs.); 15 — circular saw hub (St5); 16 — thrust handle (water and gas pipe 3/4″); 17 — cut-off slab; 18 — thrust gusset (steel sheet s5); 19 — comb (steel angle 45×45, L400); 20 - log; 21 — M30 bolt; 22- split washer; 23 — retaining washer (steel sheet sЗ); 24 — thrust crossbar (steel angle 45×45); 25 — shortened sleeper (steel pipe 80x40x3, 6 pcs.); 26 — overlay for lengthening the blade (steel sheet 250x180x10, 2 pcs.).

A welded frame is prepared, a metal (less often wooden) plate with a slot for the disk is placed on the frame. The gaps between the disk and the plate are minimal. The saw shaft is attached to the plate from below on bearings and a pulley. The electric motor pulley and the saw are connected by belts (reinsurance when the saw jams) - a homemade circular sawmill can work!

one of the options for a homemade circular sawmill

To tension the belt, use the weight of the engine with the addition of weights. Make the supporting platform of the electric motor movable coaxially with the saw shaft, deflecting under weight in the opposite direction. The wheel of a working tractor with a drive to a saw pulley without belts is often used as a propulsion device.

The principles of cutting are the same as in band cutting - we feed the log to the cutting disc. After a disc cut, the surface of the lumber is of higher quality due to the speed of processing. Disc sawmills come in vertical and horizontal types - they are easier to use in mobile installations.

Chainsaw sawmill

This type of design is the easiest to manufacture, but it will also require special skills, tools and experience working with them.

This type involves installing the carriage on guides, but is not mandatory. You can use a flat wooden plank as guides, along which the carriage structure will slide easily. It allows you to remove the first layer evenly. The cutting plane on the log is used as subsequent guides.

Attention! The absence of a frame and carriage adds a number of difficulties. The master may have problems holding the log in one position

You cannot start work without proper fixation, as this can lead to injury.

The step-by-step process for making a carriage for a chainsaw will look like this:

• Let's make the base. To do this, we weld together a pipe measuring 25x25 mm.
• Perpendicular tubes, the size of which is 30x30 mm, are welded to the base on opposite sides. They are necessary for attaching the moving part that holds the saw and sets the thickness of the planks to be cut.
• Nuts are welded into the side parts of the guides. With their help, it will be possible to fix the moving parts at the desired height with bolts.
• We make the moving part. It consists of two pipes with a T-shaped end. The end of the pipes is made in the form of a vice, clamped with bolts and nuts. These clamps will hold the chainsaw blade. Pipe size – 25x25 mm.
• To prevent the saw chain from rubbing against metal parts, two metal plates of the required sizes are welded onto the internal parts of the vice. They completely depend on the thickness and width of the chainsaw blade.
• We assemble the carriage into a single structure, select the desired height and install the saw. The sawmill is ready for use.

The video below fully describes the carriage manufacturing process. In addition, the author of this device notes the main difficulties and some inaccuracies that he made during the assembly of the sawmill. This will allow you to avoid such mistakes and make the device for sawing logs more practical.

Bottom line! This carriage design is suitable for personal use and one-time sawing of wood. It is not suitable for commercial purposes.

The second option is how to make a sawmill with a chainsaw

Another simple option on how to make a sawmill for your chainsaw, which involves the use of the following consumables:

1. A channel measuring 10 by 5 and at least 5 meters long. Length affects the size of the logs to be cut. The larger the size of the logs, the length of the channel should be appropriate
2. Steel corner size 5x5 cm
3. Steel tube up to 1 meter and diameter 15-20 mm
4. Fasteners in the form of bolts and nuts

The principle of manufacturing the second version of the sawmill is that the channel is a guide for the movement of the tool. A corner is used as movable rollers, which is located on the upper part of the channel. A tube is attached to the corners, which are rigidly connected to each other, and a chainsaw is fixed to it.

The photo shows what the finished product for sawing logs looks like. How to use it is as simple as making it. Place it on the top of the workpiece, measure the required size of the board (thickness of the final product), start the unit and walk along the log from start to finish. The decisive role is played by the time that must be taken to correctly align the tool, but this disadvantage is compensated by the simplicity of the unit’s design.

Design of various attachments for longitudinal sawing of logs

Let's start with something simple, with the design of a gas cutter. Visually, it resembles a bearing assembly, complemented by a pulley and a movable shaft (performs rotational movements). This device is driven by a belt drive. The unit is equipped with a special mechanism designed to fix the disks. The latter must be selected from an assortment designed for cutting metal, wood, and stones. With the help of such discs and attachments, transforming a gasoline saw into a multi-tool is not difficult.

An alternative version of the device for longitudinal cutting is a debarker. This is popular not only because of its ability to increase the efficiency of making boards, but also due to its ability to remove bark from logs. In addition, it can be used to cut grooves in the material being processed. These are just a few examples of the purpose for which a debarker is used. Such nozzles are found in two varieties:

• drums;
• disk.

They differ from each other mainly in functionality.

There are other devices for longitudinal cutting of logs. Most of them are developed by large companies, but you can also see homemade devices on the Internet. They differ from those manufactured at factories of famous brands mainly in their design features.

In this regard, homemade nozzles are much simpler. The most common version of these is a manual sawmill. The basis of such a small sawmill is a gasoline chain saw, supplemented not only with guide elements, but also with wheels designed for moving along the log (in order to reduce the resistance indicator). This device has no more than 2 wheels, one on each side of the workpiece.

A manual sawmill is a simple and convenient device. With its help, you can produce a large number of smooth and neat boards without much effort. The only essential condition is the correct installation of the chainsaw. It should be positioned horizontally (unless the operator requires an oblique cut).

Cutting technology

To cut a log into boards, it is not enough to use one attachment frame. An additional support will be required. You can’t do without it, especially in cases where you need to cut down the upper part of the material, the one that is close to the bark. In other words, a stop is needed to turn a log into a beam. The necessary device is usually made from boards in the amount of 2 pieces.

Each board must be at least 40 mm thick, but not more than 50 mm. They are fastened together by first placing both in a perpendicular plane. Afterwards, the boards are fixed to the log using self-tapping screws. Stops need to be placed on the sides, which requires the same devices made from boards.

Much attention is paid to the fastening procedure

It is extremely important that the top end of the vertical board is in relation to the top edge of the log below. The distance between these two points should correspond to the thickness of the piece of material being cut

Upon completion of the preparatory stage, the chainsaw is installed directly. Part (only one) of its frame should rest against a board installed across it. It will then be obvious to the operator why the installed plank fixtures are called supports. The base of the frame literally rests on it, on its vertical part.

After that, just start the tool and start making longitudinal cuts, focusing on the gap between the end of the vertical board and the upper edges of the log. An important point is that you don’t need to put a lot of pressure on the gasoline saw with your hands. There is no need to push the device; the cut will be smooth and precise. Upon completion, it is enough to dismantle the device from the boards. After this, the log is turned over (90 degrees), and the supports are reinstalled in the same way as described above.

If we are talking about cutting logs into regular boards, you can do without a wooden stop. But when cutting slabs, it is necessary to install it. Once the material has been converted into timber, the plank fixture can be set aside. By “timber” we mean lumber with a rectangular cross-section (with 4 smooth outer surfaces, which themselves will serve as a support for a gasoline chain saw with an attachment). The technology for working with such a tool (with frame) is simple:

1. The frame is pressed against one rectangular section.
2. The operating device is advanced along the workpiece, thereby cutting the timber.

In order to change the thickness of the board being cut, it is enough to use a stop element placed perpendicular to the entire structure (it is simply moved across the cut).

How to make a sawhorse with your own hands for sawing firewood with a two-handed saw

Anyone who has ever sawed a large number of logs with a two-handed “friendship” saw (that’s right, with a small letter. This is not a brand of saw, but a hint of the friendship of two sawmills), knows well how important it is to correctly select the height of the log on the sawhorse. It is believed that the most comfortable height is from 90 to 110 cm. You don’t need to bend your back too much when bending forward, you don’t have to squat, you work comfortably and quickly. After all, working for a long time in an uncomfortable position the next morning will make you like a rusty iron woodcutter - your back and knees will bend with great difficulty.

Important! Basic requirements for goats: stability and strength. Strength is required due to the large weight of the logs and the lateral, alternating forces applied by the sawyers. These efforts will weaken the sawhorses, so the X-shaped racks (“the legs should be supported by a good beam with a side of at least 100 mm

These efforts will weaken the goats, so the X-shaped racks (“legs” should be supported by a good beam with a side of at least 100 mm.

In order to make sawhorses for sawing wood, we will need:

• Beam 100x100 mm, length 1100 mm. It will serve as the basis of the structure. You can also use a flat, dry and not very thick log as a base.
• Beam 50x50 mm, four sections of 1100 mm each. They will become the “legs” of the goat.
• Beam 50x50 mm, two pieces of 350 mm each. We will make “horns” from them.
• Beam 50x50 mm, two pieces of 1100 mm each for tying the “legs”.
• Self-tapping screws 5x100 mm, about 30 pcs. in total.
• Impregnation "Bioprotection".

We make cuts on the timber that will serve as the base. We make 12 cuts, two for each groove. We will need 6 grooves, each 25 mm deep, for the “legs” and “horns”.

Important! Try to make cuts slightly narrower than the block. Literally 2 mm. That is, instead of 50 mm, we make cuts of 48 mm

This way the timber will fit into the groove with force, and the whole structure will be stronger

That is, instead of 50 mm, we make cuts of 48 mm. This way the beam will fit into the groove with force, and the entire structure will be stronger.

Using a chisel and hammer, select the grooves along the intended cuts. We forcefully drive the prepared pieces of timber into the grooves: four “legs” and two “horns”. We tighten the screws. Using a hacksaw, we saw off the ends of the timber, which serves as “legs,” at an angle, so that the goats stand firmly and evenly on the ground. The trestle base is assembled.

We make the binding of the “legs”. We attach one end of the beam to the “legs” from the inside, the other – from the outside. Now we are sure that the “legs” will not move apart. We also fix the transverse “leg reinforcements” with self-tapping screws. If the ends of the beam protrude, use a hacksaw to cut them flush with the “legs.” We treat it with bioprotection and you can start cutting firewood.

In addition to the “classic” version of a wooden trestle, you can make metal trestles. This design will be lighter and last longer. They are made from rectangular steel pipe with a side of at least 50 mm. For ease of storage, it is better to secure the crosspieces and trim with bolts rather than welding. When bolted, the structure can be disassembled.

Important! The structure should not be light, otherwise it will be unstable during operation. And make the design according to your height. Pieces of pipe are attached to each other at an angle of 45°

The resulting three crosses are tied with the same pipe horizontally and diagonally for rigidity.

The pipe pieces are attached to each other at an angle of 45°. The resulting three crosses are tied with the same pipe horizontally and diagonally for rigidity.

As you can see, sawhorses for sawing wood can be made quite simply with your own hands. Very little material is required for their manufacture, and it is available. Just remember that the goats must be stable, durable and match the height of the sawyer.

Band sawmill

This mechanism is one of the complex types. To manufacture it, you will need to purchase expensive materials, including an engine of the required power, prepare a machine movement system and carry out complete debugging and configuration of the equipment. Making it at home can be extremely difficult and expensive.

The principle of operation of a band sawmill lies in its name. The cutting element is a long saw blade rolled into a ring. This ring is installed on the pulleys. To prevent the tape from flying off during heating, car or motorcycle wheels are used as a pulley. They provide the necessary elasticity.

The main structural element that needs to be given priority attention is the frame. It is this that will hold the cutting elements, drive, engine

The frame also provides smooth movement along the guides and adjustment of the cutting thickness. The assembly of the structure should begin with the frame.

The engine plays an important role in the sawing process. An insufficiently powerful system will lead to frequent saw jams and low efficiency, while a system that is too powerful can break the cutting element. As a rule, electric motors with a power of 2 kW are used. The engine is placed on the side of the frame opposite the cutting mechanisms.

The easiest part is installing the guides. It is allowed to use any durable materials - rails, channels, I-beams. The distance between two parallel guides is the diameter of the largest log that will be sawed on this sawmill. The guides are mounted on supports installed every half meter. The parts are fastened together by welding.

Advice! Such designs are often used by small enterprises. At a relatively low cost, you can get an effective tool capable of longitudinal sawing a large number of logs. However, for one-time use the tool cannot be called effective - the costs are too high.

This video describes the process of sawing wood with a band sawmill. This will allow you to evaluate its effectiveness, as well as notice the main positive and negative aspects.

Using the above drawings and descriptions, you can make a carriage for a chainsaw with your own hands. It must be remembered that a chainsaw is an extremely dangerous tool. All parts of the structure, especially those holding the saw bar, must be reliable and strong. Parts should not “walk” when a load is applied. Otherwise, you may suffer serious cuts or traumatic amputations of body parts. If you are not confident in your abilities, it is recommended to entrust the assembly of the mechanism to professionals or purchase a ready-made kit.

What you need for a homemade sawmill

You can independently make complex devices and mechanisms from metal only if you have the skills to use welding equipment. A do-it-yourself band sawmill cannot be installed without welded joints.

In addition to the welding machine, you will need to prepare the following tools for work:

1. Bulgarian.
2. Electric drill.
3. Drills for concrete and metal.
4. Pliers.
5. Spanners.
6. Set of metalwork clamps.
7. Building level.
8. Nuts and bolts.
9. Concrete mixer.

To make the base of the sawmill you will need a concrete mixer. If there is no factory model, the device can be made independently from a steel barrel.

To install a homemade woodworking installation, you will need to purchase the following materials:

• Metal corner 50 mm.
• Rollers or ball bearings.
• Profile pipe.
• Steel pipe.
• Electric or gasoline engine.
• 2 long screws with nuts.
• Chain transmission.
• Wheels and hubs from a passenger car.
• Cement, sand and crushed stone for concrete mortar.

When all the tools and materials are prepared, you need to make drawings of a wood sawmill.

Drawings for a homemade sawmill

To make a drawing of a homemade machine, it is enough to draw on paper a small copy of the woodworking device, indicating the dimensions of each part and mechanism.

When designing a band sawmill, it is advisable to set the length to at least 6 and width to 3 meters. Only in this case will it be possible to produce lumber of standard lengths on a homemade device.

Based on the sketches of the woodworking installation, it will not be difficult to calculate the amount of materials for the manufacture of the frame and guide rails. In order to strengthen the structure between two parallel corners of the guides, transverse reinforcements must be installed, the distance between which should not exceed 1 meter.

If a self-made mini-band sawmill will be used indoors, then you will only need to make a drawing of the main device. When placing a woodworking installation in an open area, it is advisable to make a canopy, a drawing of which should also be drawn up before proceeding with the practical implementation of this project.

Making the base

Only a properly prepared base for the sawmill will allow the frame with the saw mechanism to move evenly. The slab on which the guide rails will be installed is made according to the principle of constructing a conventional strip foundation.

The base must be poured on a gravel-sand cushion with a thickness of at least 15 cm.

To increase the strength of the slab, a metal reinforcing mesh is laid on the base before pouring concrete. After pouring concrete, it must be kept for at least 2 weeks to achieve maximum strength of the base.

Making a sawmill: step-by-step instructions

A homemade band sawmill is mounted with your own hands using wheels from a car, a belt drive and an engine.

A corner or channel is used as guides. The corner is used with a cross-section of at least 50 * 50 mm. The material is laid strictly parallel, with the inner edge up, at a pre-calculated distance.

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Then sleepers are installed between the corners, which are cut from a profile pipe with a cross-section of 50 * 100 mm. When welding transverse reinforcements, care should be taken not to overheat the guides, which can result from high temperature. When the sleepers are welded to the guides, the metal structure is fixed to the concrete base using anchor bolts.

After completing the work of fixing the rails to the concrete base on which the carriage will move, a bed is installed in the middle part of the “railroad” track for fixing the timber. To hold the round timber, an H-shaped stand with side projections is welded to the sleepers. The minimum height of the holding device rod should not be less than 100 mm.

Ball bearings can be used as rollers for a sawmill. For each frame axis it is necessary to select 2 bearings of a larger diameter and 4 - 6 smaller ones. The difference in diameter depends on the height of the corner edge. For example, if a 50 * 50 mm angle is used as a guide, then the difference in the outer diameters of the bearings should be 100 mm. In this case, the internal diameters of the parts must be equal.

The manufacture of the frame begins with the installation of 2 steel pipe guides. The guides are installed in a vertical position, after which sliders are mounted on them, the inner diameter of which should differ minimally from the outer diameter of the guide pipes.

The carriage frame is welded from a profile pipe. This element should be a reliable rectangular structure, onto which vertical guides will then be welded, and in the lower part - an axis with bearings.

The carriage is moved in a vertical plane using a screw mechanism, which is installed on both sides of the guide pipes. The nut is welded to the slider, and long studs are fixed at the top of the frame. In order to ensure easy rotation of the adjusting mechanism, it is recommended to install the studs on bearings on both sides.

To ensure synchronous rotation of the screw mechanism, small bicycle sprockets of the same diameter should be welded onto each pin, between which a chain drive is made using a bicycle chain. To ensure constant tension of the chain mechanism, its design must have a roller on the lever of which a spring is installed.

Wheels and hubs from a rear-wheel drive passenger car will be used as pulleys in a homemade sawmill. To ensure easy rotation of the drive, it is necessary to assemble a bearing assembly, which will be welded on both sides to the carriage cross member. A pulley is installed on one of the hubs, to which torque will then be transmitted from an electric or gasoline engine.

To increase the safety of using the saw mechanism, a saw support unit is installed in the lower part of the carriage near each of the wheels, which consists of an axle on which several small-diameter ball bearings are installed. The power unit is mounted on the side of the hub on which the pulley was installed.

If an internal combustion engine is used, a spring-loaded roller is used to tension the V-belt drive. To tension the belt when using an electric motor, the unit is installed on a small platform that can be moved in a horizontal plane.

At the next stage, a container for lubricating and washing liquid is installed on the sawmill, from which it is necessary to connect the tube to the cutting unit. Then a casing is made from a metal angle and tin over the cutting unit, after which you can begin the first launch of a homemade woodworking installation, having previously installed a band saw between the wheels.

Conclusion

A homemade sawmill on car wheels is a safe and effective device for processing wood at home. After testing and running-in, the woodworking mechanism can be used not only to produce boards or timber for one’s own needs, but also for sale to other private builders.

Dear visitors of the site “ Samodelkin Friend”, from the presented material you will learn how to make your own band sawmill yourself. Every craftsman dreams of having his own sawmill on his farm, because its presence will reduce the cost of lumber tenfold. Using this machine, you can cut the logs into boards and bars yourself; it is also an excellent option for those who are building , that is, the boards can be produced directly at the construction site of the future house. It is also possible to open your own private sawmill and cut boards for money and replenish the family treasury with additional income. In general, the machine is very good from all sides, and its independent assembly will again cost much less than a factory analogue, because many spare parts can be used second-hand and available to the car enthusiast, for example: wheels from a passenger car, hubs, bearings, bolts and other things that you can get in the garage)

The design of a band sawmill consists of 1. a rail track 2. a frame with a power unit 3. a blade 4 adjustment and tension mechanisms 5. a carriage 6. a flat surface (preferably a foundation slab)

And so, let's take a look at the list of necessary components for assembling the machine. We will also analyze the whole process step by step.

Materials

1. corner 100x100, channel, narrow-gauge rail (for the manufacture of rail beds)
2. car wheels
3. hubs
4. bearings
5. square corrugated pipe
6. threaded stud
7. chain
8. jack
9. IV
10. power unit (gasoline or electric motor)
11. fittings
12. bolts, nuts, washers, engravers
13. sheet metal 1 mm
14. pulley
15. belt

Tools

1. welding machine
2. drill
3. emery
4. Bulgarian
5. hammer
6. roulette
7. set of wrenches
8. Laser level)
9. ruler
10. corner

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The process of assembling a band sawmill with your own hands.

And so, the first thing you should do is get acquainted with the drawings, because any business begins with markings, as they say, “Measure twice, cut once.

So we got acquainted with the drawings, and now I would also like to note that homemade sawmills come in several types

1 Band sawmill with electric motor.

2. Band sawmill with gasoline engine. 3 Tire sawmill.

The operating principle of a band saw for sawing wood. The blade is tensioned on 2 horizontally located pulleys, in this case these are ordinary car wheels with a tire and a tube. The undeniable advantage of this design is that the saw can be tensioned by inflating the tires. The limiter and support rollers are located directly at the bottom.

Well, I hope the principle of operation is clear, then you should take care of placing a rail track along which a carriage with a saw blade will walk and cut the logs into boards. The area must be at least 3 x 6 m in size, and most importantly, level! Therefore, it is necessary to pour a foundation slab under the sawmill and level it to a perfectly flat surface. A recess is dug, a sand cushion is laid and a reinforced concrete slab is poured.

Next comes the installation of the rail track itself; at best, it can be made from rails from a narrow-gauge railway, but it is difficult to obtain, so you will have to make it from a channel or corner. Note. In the photo the corner is positioned edge up. You can connect the corners to each other by welding, but when the metal heats up, it can lead, and we need a perfectly flat road. You can also attach the rail directly to the concrete base using anchor bolts.

Support rollers can be made from ordinary bearings, or ordered from a familiar turner. After this, the saw frame itself is manufactured, using pipes of different diameters that can be inserted into one another. due to which the slider can rise up and down.

The frame is welded from a square-section corrugated pipe.

Support rollers are installed at the bottom. they must match the width of the rail track. Next, the lifting mechanism is manufactured. Then the pulleys and hubs are installed.

Connection to the power unit. The saw blade is leveled and supported by bearings. A protective metal casing must be installed on top. Safety precautions are paramount here, because the canvas can fly out. The tension mechanism can be made from a small jack. After the sawmill is fully assembled, a test run is carried out; if everything is in order, the engine is turned off and the log is laid and secured. The log unfolds into planks. You can also watch the work of the sawmill visually on video.

In general, this is such a wonderful sawmill, now lay out the boards and bars for construction and repair as much as you like, just have time to throw the logs)

Not everyone can afford the purchase of a ready-made sawmill, especially since it will only pay off with constant use (read commercial use). Is it possible to make a sawmill with your own hands? What difficulties will a do-it-yourselfer face if he decides to cut raw logs into industrial wood on his own?

Design features of a snowmobile and snowmobile

A snowmobile made from a chainsaw is considered one of the most complex home-made devices, because its manufacture will require a large number of additional parts, including:

• frame;
• frame;
• tracks and front skis;
• steering wheel;
• control consisting of a handle and a clutch.

There is another difficulty. In order for a snowmobile to move, it needs to be equipped with suspension and transmission, so it will not be easy for a beginner to cope with such work.

Creating a snowmobile from a chainsaw with your own hands begins with a supporting frame, which is a steel profile measuring 20x20 or 20x30 cm. A swing arm is responsible for damping the rear suspension, and a motorcycle-type steering fork is responsible for the front suspension.

To make a snowmobile from a chainsaw, you will need to purchase many additional parts. Note! A more complex design consists of two skis; with the steering wheel it will be possible not only to turn the axis, but also to pull the levers of the steering linkage. Despite the fact that this method is technically more complex, it provides more convenient control.

Additionally, a do-it-yourself snow scooter with a motor is complemented by a centrifugal clutch with a V-belt and chain. To enhance the traction force, a gear is attached to the caterpillar shaft, the diameter of which exceeds the drive part of the chainsaw shaft. For normal operation of a homemade device, you need to take a motor with a power of at least ten horsepower.

A simpler option is the snowmobile, which has a similar method of use, but is a propeller-driven aircraft moving through the snow. Due to the simplified design, the sled does not have a large load capacity, maneuverability and stability. The main advantages are simple design and ease of manufacture. The rotating propeller, installed behind the driver's back, must be covered with a protective casing made of fine mesh. Control is carried out by turning the skis, the gas lever and the brake. The optimal engine power is considered to be 5-6 horsepower.

DIY chainsaw carriage. Blueprints

Since the price of professionally produced equipment (similar to that described in the previous section) ranges from 2500 to 3000 US dollars, it is not difficult to come to the conclusion that you can make your own carriage design for longitudinal sawing of timber.

Depending on the size of the chainsaws used, the dimensions of the carriage assembly, as well as its appearance, are shown in the figure.

The manufacture and assembly of a carriage for a chainsaw is carried out in the following sequence. First, the drive motor is prepared for installation. To do this, remove the drive pulley and install the engagement clutch, resulting in a finished cutting head. A support bracket must be made for the motor mounting plate. By changing the diameter of the pulley, you can control the cutting speed of timber - up to 2.5 times faster than allowed by the base engine speed. To reduce the temperature and eliminate the possibility of engine jamming, its output shaft is ground so that the chain drive sprocket, without taking into account the dimensions of the central bearing, fits tightly to the bracket.

The presence of a belt drive on the shaft that drives the chain protects the engine from vibration and shock generated by the chain. All that remains is to adjust the gearing to get the correct chain speed. Then it is necessary to install bearings on the drive shaft for more intense operating conditions, with increased load-bearing capacity.

Most home renovation and construction work requires the availability of the necessary materials. Buying boards or timber of the right size is not a problem, but sometimes you need lumber of a certain size. Planks of one or another type of wood, non-standard thickness or width are often required. Finally, there are simply several logs from which to cut boards. It is possible to solve such problems; you only need a DIY chainsaw carriage.

This simple device allows you to make a carriage, timber or boards of the required thickness from logs of any type. This device is especially valuable because it makes it possible to process non-standard logs - short, uneven or strongly curved. Let's take a closer look at this issue.

Lightweight nozzle and debarker

The use of longitudinal sawing of logs has been sorted out, and you can move on to the lightweight method. It is really very easy to use, since the element is attached on one side. However, this method has lower productivity when compared to the first. In addition, the boards will turn out somewhat uneven, and therefore they are usually used for secondary buildings.

Another attachment is a drum debarker, or debarker. The technology for sawing logs into boards with a chainsaw involves the use of this attachment as one of the most suitable for dissolving the material. It works through a V-belt drive. The attachment is attached to both belts, and the kit includes special pulleys to secure it. As for the rotation speed, and therefore productivity, it directly depends on the size of these same pulleys. Thanks to this, changing the speed of work in the desired direction will not be difficult.

How to properly cut a log into boards with a chainsaw? In relation to working with this nozzle, the question is most relevant, since during its operation it is very important to monitor the progress of work, for which experienced craftsmen can even attract assistants

Chainsaw Attachment for Metal Cutting

Attachments for chainsaws (suspended equipment): motor drill, compressor, wood cutter

Modern chainsaws can do more than just cut wood. This is a universal device that can be adapted to perform a wide range of tasks. If desired, an ordinary chainsaw can be used as a pump, motor drill, boat or bicycle motor.

In terms of the breadth of capabilities, no other tool can compete with them now. With additional equipment, the saw can pump water from wells or wells, cut stone, metal, and stretch cars stuck in snow or mud. All this becomes possible thanks to suspended equipment. Chainsaw attachments can significantly expand the functionality of this tool.

A few words about the capabilities of modern devices

These tools use a fairly powerful, but at the same time compact internal combustion engine.

A very sealed fuel system and a diaphragm carburetor work together with the power unit. All this allows the device to perform the widest range of tasks.

You can attach various attachments for chainsaws to the output shaft of the motor, allowing you to do whatever you want. Another advantage of such gasoline tools is increased mobility. Work can be done anywhere.

The chainsaw has a very successful design. And breakdowns of this system are a very rare case.

Types of nozzles

If you have a chainsaw, but you don't understand how to use it, and all the wood has already been cut, then this information will help you use the gasoline tool to its full potential.

Chainsaw attachments allow you to solve virtually any problem. The chainsaw attachment for the removal attachment is also called a metal cutting attachment. Buy a diamond wire saw for cutting stone wholesale from China. Products directly from factory on alibaba.com. There are a lot of species here.

So, there is a device that allows you to cut wood in a horizontal plane. With its help you can cut a log into equal parts. Collets, collet, attachment for engraver, for engraver, Dremel. Tools » power tools. With all this, the frame structure of this device will be able to provide the required hardness.

Another attachment allows you to cut logs in a vertical plane.

Despite its simplicity, cutting accuracy with this accessory is very high.

With the help of a gas cutter it is very comfortable to cut and saw a wide variety of metals and stone - it’s the same grinder, but mobile.

Chainsaw debarkers make it possible to clear logs of bark or various growths. The device is also used for cutting cups, various grooves and hollows. There are two types of this nozzle. So, there are drum and disk debarkers.

Why does a chainsaw need attachments?

The greatest value is the chainsaw drive. It is this that allows you to upgrade the tool, giving it additional functions. At first glance, it may seem that such devices are unnecessary. Having a chainsaw in use, you can:

• cut down dried dead trees;
• cut stumps into small fragments;
• carefully, evenly saw boards for the construction of all kinds of structures: a barn, a doghouse, a greenhouse.

Chainsaw attachment for bevel cuts

However, using an attachment, you can greatly expand the functionality/operational capabilities of the chainsaw. Such devices allow:

• drill an ice hole (indispensable for winter fishing);
• prepare a large amount of firewood for the winter;
• use the tool as a motor for a rubber/wooden/metal boat;
• saw logs not crosswise, but lengthwise, preparing lumber of the required dimensions;
• cut natural and artificial stone, ceramic tiles;
• grind, grind surfaces, ends, uneven edges;
• trim hedges, creating fancy geometric shapes;
• make holes in the soil for upcoming plantings;
• process beams, boards, logs (cut grooves, cups);
• remove bark from timber in a thin, neat layer.

Device for longitudinal cutting of logs

Benefits of using detachable chainsaw attachments

Think about it: previously, at least 5-6 tools would have been required to perform all the work listed above. This would inevitably lead to a lot of money, constant trips to the hardware store and temporary losses. In addition, a really high-quality tool is expensive and difficult to find.

Now this problem can be solved by purchasing additional attachments. The need to purchase a whole set of tools is a thing of the past. Having a high-quality saw of a well-known brand (preferably German or Japanese) on your farm, you can equip it with additional working tools. Other advantages of these products include:

1. Space saving. There is no need to allocate additional shelves, space in the pantry, or trunk for storing/transporting the necessary tools. The attachments are compact and lightweight.
2. Easy to install. Changing the working tool occurs quickly and does not require much effort. As you develop your skill, replacing one attachment with another will take just a few minutes.
3. Saving money. On average, the cost of attachments is 2-3 times lower than the corresponding tool/equipment. Some devices even replace machines (for example, a nozzle for longitudinal cutting).
4. Quality. From a technical point of view, the attachments are in no way inferior in characteristics to a full-fledged tool.
5. High power. Chainsaws are initially designed taking into account increased operating loads, and therefore their drive is distinguished by excellent performance. Consequently, any nozzle used inherits this indicator.

Using different attachments allows you to save on tools

Using attachments, you can solve a wide range of problems - construction, household, household, repair. Craftsmen even make such devices on their own, creating a wide variety of tools.

Why it is not recommended to connect attachments to a chainsaw

There are also disadvantages, and it is worth paying due attention to them. If you incorrectly calculate the operating load and do not pause to allow the engine to cool, you can damage the engine.

Replacement or repair will cost a pretty penny.

To prevent wear of the main components and reduce maintenance and repair costs, the drive power, or more precisely, the torque, should be taken into account. There are attachments that accelerate tool wear:

• outboard motor;
• Boer;
• calm;
• Bulgarian.

When performing grinding work, you need to take into account the dust rising into the air. It can clog air intake filters, which impairs heat flow, increasing the risk of equipment failure.

These shortcomings can be compensated for by the quality of equipment. By using a chainsaw from well-known brands that has excellent performance, you can avoid wear and tear. We should not forget about timely maintenance.

Carriage for Chainsaw for Longitudinal Sawing with Your Hands

Boards are intensively used for various construction and repair activities. There is an option to make such material independently from any suitable log using an ordinary chainsaw.

A chainsaw, often also called a chainsaw, is essentially a chain hand tool equipped with a two-stroke (almost always) gasoline engine. This popular mechanism is indispensable in any homestead. The chainsaw is small-sized and at the same time powerful. It works without breakdowns for a long time in offline mode, so it can be used in any location and in a position that is comfortable for the user. A chainsaw also has the following advantages:

• Equipped with mechanisms for selecting operating speed and soft start. Therefore, the risk of breaking the chain is reduced to zero.
• Used when wet.
• Does not require electronic energy.
• It is characterized by the highest power indicators (tangibly greater than that of a power tool).
• Has a quick-acting inertia brake.

A chainsaw is essentially a chain hand tool

The main advantage of a gasoline saw is the ability to equip it with different attachments. It is they who make it a universal tool, irreplaceable for the home craftsman. Using a chainsaw, you can saw logs, cut stone, metal, brick, tiled building materials, remove bark from wood, cut out mounting grooves and various recesses in bars.

The functionality of the tool can be expanded to a greater extent; the main thing is to choose the right attachment or equip it with a special device.

We will not outline what remains to be done for our client with the ability of a chainsaw. For the purposes of this article, we are only interested in the issue of sawing logs using a chainsaw. More on the specifics of doing such work on your own.

Cutting a log with a gasoline saw can be done after equipping it with various types of devices and special attachments. It is not difficult to obtain relatively even boards from the trunk of an old, withered tree on your own summer cottage if you install a standard attachment for longitudinal cutting of wood on your chainsaw. Fundamental point. You will not get perfect boards using this attachment. But the cut products can be used to build a fence around the site or a simple shed.

Ripping chains

The tooth shape of any cutting blade for longitudinal and transverse cutting of wood is different. The same applies to chainsaw chains. In a hacksaw or two-handed saw for regular cross-cutting, the tooth is located straight, at 90 degrees (along its axis) to the blade.

In rip saw blades, the tooth is inclined forward. Chainsaw chains for rip sawing have a different sharpening angle. You can find such chains on sale. But they are required quite rarely, so there is not a large selection of them on sale. We have to search. In addition, among the variety of chains for different models and brands, choosing a suitable chain is even more difficult.

Sawing along the grain (lengthwise) of chains with both (30 and 5 degrees) sharpening angles will be at approximately the same speed. But at a sharper crosscut angle of 30 degrees, the chain tends to find places in the wood with the least resistance between the fibers and unpredictably pull the cut in that direction. As a result, the tire may bend, make a crooked cut, or jam.

The result of making your own sawmill from a chainsaw

If you set a goal to build a mini sawmill for your home, then you need to start first by making a homemade diagram. Based on the diagram, you can begin to implement the idea into reality. Making a mobile machine for sawing boards is not difficult, and every craftsman can handle it. To do this, you need to have on hand the necessary tools in the form of a grinder, a drill and a welding machine, consumables in the form of fasteners, handles and screws, rollers, as well as the main parts - angles, channels, tubes.

Then it's a matter of time and skill. When working at a sawmill, you need to take into account the following: in the design of a chainsaw it is better to use chains made of carbide materials with pobedite or diamond coating on the teeth. This will extend the life of the chains and also eliminate excess stress on the tool when the teeth on conventional chains become dull. It is not recommended to cut logs at low temperatures, since frozen workpieces will dull the teeth of gas-powered tools even faster. Having a chainsaw on your household, you should not limit yourself to its basic functionality, since this tool is capable of performing a lot of useful work, replacing such expensive equipment as a sawmill. What other capabilities does a chainsaw have that can be expanded using special attachments? You can read it in the material.

Main types of sawmill

Today there are several types of sawmills. Each option has its pros and cons.

Band sawmill

The mechanism is based on the block principle. The device can function with both cheap and expensive components. The sawmill consists of a frame, a mechanism for tensioning the saw, a motor, a clamp, a wheel, and a belt drive. Sawing of the log occurs using a band saw. And to ensure proper operation, retaining rollers are provided. This is a very convenient device, but it has its drawbacks.

• A wave effect is possible when sawing logs.
• Equipment operating skills required.
• Before sawing, you need to adjust the machine.

Disc corner sawmill

By far the most popular model. Also used in wood processing enterprises. The design of the equipment is very simple. It consists of a support on which a shaft with a disk is located.

When sawing, the disc moves along the log. This allows you to achieve accurate results.

Tire frame saw

The equipment is easy to make yourself. The structure consists of a carriage, trolley, support, saw, motor and tire. Suitable for cutting long logs. It has small dimensions. The device is easy to transport. Operates from the electrical network or from a fuel generator. This equipment is not suitable for working with large quantities of wood. Typically used by private individuals.

Frame sawmill

The rarest type of device. During operation, the mechanism remains motionless. Capable of sawing large quantities of wood at once. The main disadvantages of the device:

• Large amount of waste.
• Large-sized design.
• Large cutting element thickness.

Main advantages:

• Ease of maintenance.
• Reliable design.
• Durability.