Changing the Sawmill Blade
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What happens here
First, the host removes the cover over the debarker and then the main blade cover on the Wood-Mizer sawmill. He explains the debarker cleans the wood before the main blade to extend blade life. He then loosens the blade tension using a handle on the side of the mill, allowing the old blade to be easily removed. A new blade is carefully installed, ensuring the teeth are oriented correctly to pull sawdust away from the cut. After installing, the blade tension is re-adjusted and checked with a pressure gauge to be within the recommended 2800-3000 PSI range. The mill is briefly started to stretch the new blade, and the tension is re-checked and adjusted as needed.
Goal: Replace the worn sawmill blade with a new one
Tools and materials
- Blade Lubrication — Lubricating moving parts and easing future disassembly
- Greasy Rag — Cleaning and lubricating
- Sawmill Blade — Replacement cutting blade
- Wood-Mizer LT40 Sawmill Wood-Mizer — The primary equipment being maintained