14 hp vangaurd

[bayard]

i have a 14 hp engine and all the steel i can weld.how much more will it cost to build a basic mill. and where can i get the parts to build it. thanks kenny

 

[qbilder]

Probably another grand, at least, if you plan to use good components. You can find lots of good parts on ebay such as wheels and guides. Other stuff like threaded acme rod for raise/lower and the square brass nuts can be found at McMaster Carr. I'd recommend building from a kit that has everything included. They can be found on ebay. Linn Lumber also sells various kits. Having the steel & motor is a big step but unfortunately only half way.

 

[johncinco]

How fancy do you want to get? Rubber wheel are pretty cheap, but steel ones are pricy. Blade guides can be had for $30, or a really nice adjustable one is $400. Get a Cooks saw Mfg. brochure and look at some of the options and doo dads you can order. I have a pretty cheap mill, home made, but after using it for awhile I added better features, adjustments, guides. Its gets a little better every year.

Don't go cheap on bearings. Do not use open , roller skate type bearings on anything. With sawdust, lubes, and weather, they can go bad in a hurry and can be a pain to change. Make all your bearing holders open, and held in place with snap rings. Makes life a lot easier later. Put a lot of time and money in you carriage wheels, it again pays off later. Put a zerk fitting on anything that might ever need lubrication. Makes life so much better and things will last a lot longer.

Good luck, and as always take lots of pics for the voyeurs!

 

[qbilder]

Looks like trolling season is in