Modifications to my Lucas Dedicated Slabber DSM 23-19
In December of 2018 I purchased a Lucas Dedicated Slabber, DSM 23-19 From Baileys ( https://www.baileysonline.com/lucas-mill-dedicated-slabber-sawmill-76-maximum-cut-dsm-23-19.html ). It will slice up a log up to 76" across and 20' long. At the end of the Woodworking/Sawmill tab I have a short video of it in in operation. I have made some modifications to it and will show some pictures of them as well as a short video explaining them below. As you are aware woodworkin
Building an Air-Dry Rack
When you as a customer bring logs to me, after they are sawn you need to take them home and dry the wood before it can be used in your project. Some woods like Eastern Red Cedar (Juniper) will dry very quickly but most local hardwoods will dry at the rate of about one year per inch of thickness. So if you have me cut 2 1/2' thick wood it will take about 2 1/2 years to air-dry. This needs to be done on a flat solid base out in the open where air can flow through the stack o
Sanding Table Tops and other Tips
Sanding is one of my least favorite activities and while doing it my mind is usually thinking of how to do it a better way. One of the...
Building a Setter for my Woodmizer Saw Blades
In order for a saw blade to cut wood efficiently the teeth must be "set" properly. Straight teeth in a saw will cut a groove or "kerf"...
Solar Kiln Build Instructions
I mentioned building a solar Kiln early on in my woodworking career and in 2011 I did an article for Logosol on that project (see below)...
