- PORTABLE SAWMILL HARBOR FREIGHT HOW TO
- PORTABLE SAWMILL HARBOR FREIGHT MANUAL
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- PORTABLE SAWMILL HARBOR FREIGHT PORTABLE
It takes time to get in the swing of cutting for as little waste as possible. We had a lot of wasted wood before we finally started measuring outside of what we originally needed from the log, and getting a few extra 1-2-inch pieces.
PORTABLE SAWMILL HARBOR FREIGHT HOW TO
When we first got started, we had NO idea how to go about cutting boards out. Leveling the track can be a challenge - you need to make sure this is done right and quadruple-checked before you start milling, or you will end up with problems such as bad dips in your boards and the carriage shaking while you cut.
PORTABLE SAWMILL HARBOR FREIGHT MANUAL
It took a little over a week to put together and it was frustrating - the instruction manual was over 200 pages long! We chose to assemble it all ourselves, and the sawmill came in 19 different boxes in the back of an 18-wheeler. Unfortunately this was just the carriage (where the saw is at) that was assembled, not the track that it rolls down. The company we got our mill from gave the option to have part of it pre-assembled and shipped for around $1,000. If you are looking to build for yourselves, the sawmill will quickly pay for itself once you start looking at the cost of wood at lumber/hardware stores and comparing it to what you are cutting. If you do ever get in a rough spot, though, you can sell them for only slightly less than what you paid for it. Taking the time to maintain and protect your sawmill is worth it. (Refer to end of this article to see how much we’ve made from selling/crafting with scraps.)Ī well cared for bandsaw mill can last you over 10 years.
PORTABLE SAWMILL HARBOR FREIGHT FULL
In a day’s work, we make more than enough to cover the cost of a box of blades and a full tank of gas.Įven scrap lumber can be sold or used for many projects. You can also add on many other features such as a track/bed extension, log loading/ramp package, lap siding and shingle kit, log rollers, and even a package that allows you to haul the sawmill as a trailer.īy the time you start milling up wood, you can sell boards to help cover the costs of more blades (and gas if you choose that type of engine). You have the option of choosing an electric engine (which requires a battery), or gas engine. Even for a used bandsaw mill, expect to spend only $500 under the price to buy it new! Pros: The prices will vary, but I will tell you to expect to spend a few thousand dollars for a good mill.
PORTABLE SAWMILL HARBOR FREIGHT PORTABLE
While I will not be discussing any specific brands, I do want to talk about our experiences in order to help anyone who may be considering purchasing a portable sawmill for themselves. Ramshot Magnum Powder 6.My husband spent a great deal of time researching the reviews and costs of different brands of sawmills before we finally could invest in our own portable bandsaw mill in July 2015.
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There was a coupon offered that brought the mill down to $1,799 and it came to just over $2,000 with shipping and tax for me. The people posting on this site have done some really neat things with their HF mills and this thread was what finalized my decision to buy the mill. Below is a link to a thread dedicated to the HF mill and there is a ton of good advice. I think the woodland mills have a very similar model to the HF and are probably built by the same manufacturer but cost more. Wish I would have just done this from the start instead of building and third piece extension. I also built an extension so I can mill up to 15' but I'm now in the process for building a new one piece track out of 21' 4"x3" steel angle. The biggest weakness IMO is the two piece track and getting that perfect for straight lumber.
Looking at comparable mills I think the HF mill is the best bang for the buck. There is a big learning curve but once all the kinks are worked out this mill will cut superb lumber. So far the harbor freight mill has exceeded my expectations. The band saw outcuts the chainsaw mill 10-1. I have owned a chainsaw mill and now I own the harbor freight band saw mill.
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