Jig day

[pjwillms]

I looking for advice how to fix the log to a bandsaw jig as I am new to wood working any advice will be appreciated.

 

[Sachakins]

Look for "resawing logs on a bandsaw" on youtube.

 

[pjwillms]

I have had a quick look a lot of them screw through the plywood in to the log wood that be ok.ty for your reply

 

[johnnyb]

Be cateful here as if you try and take a slice not near the centre then the force is unsupported and it relies on your screws "holding".

 

[pjwillms]

Could you recommend a way of fixing the log and thanks for your reply very helpful ty

 

[Cabinetman]

Never done it but like all cutting in woodwork you need it to sit steady so I suggest you use a drawknife to put a flat on it.

 

[pjwillms]

Never done it but like all cutting in woodwork you need it to sit steady so I suggest you use a drawknife to put a flat on it.

Thanks for your reply

 

[Tris]

+1 for getting a flat surface first
My preferred way is short rag bolts through the upright ply into the log, take a cut to flatten one side then turn it 90° onto the flat surface and refix.
Taking a bit of time to work out the best orientation to cut the log is always worthwhile

 

[pjwillms]

Thanks very much for that I will use M12 rag bolts ty

 

[Cabinetman]

Tris has had a bit of a phonetic breakdown lol.
To clarify they are lag not rag bolts, American name and it’s a misnomer as they have a screw thread not a bolt thread, in this country they are more commonly known as Coach screws - they have a hex head, different again from Coach bolts which have a domed head with a short square shaft underneath which is hammered into timber preventing the bolt from turning.
Ian

 

[pjwillms]

I think I now which wons or could I use M6 timber framing screws.tyvm for your reply.

 

[Sachakins]

I have used this technique from Mark Hanson before

 

[pjwillms]

Thanks for that I will go on u tube and watch the clip .tyvm

 

[Sachakins]

Thanks for that I will go on u tube and watch the clip .tyvm

It does depend a bit on the bandsaw size top.

 

[pjwillms]

Thanks for the reply

 

[Sideways]

How many teeth per inch does your sawblade have ?

 

[pjwillms]

When I start to cut logs I will have a tuff saw blade 3 to a inch

 

[Orraloon]

I just use hex head roofing screws. They have a huge amount of grip as they are designed to hold down a roof in a gale of wind. Self drilling and reusable. Perhaps a couple of wood wedges if the bottom is uneven. All you need the mill for is to get the flat face and edge then use the regular saw fence for the rest.
Regards
John

 

[pjwillms]

Thanks very much for that.

 

[jrm688]

Have a look at this by a local company in Ontario Canada. I know their products are probably not available in the UK for a reasonable price but you can get some ideas.
https://stockroomsupply.com/collections/little-ripper-mini-sawmill-1