Wood-mizer LX25 - Water Lube Operation; Transporting the Sawmill

Sawmill Operation
Water Lube Operation
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4-8 LX25 8/25/21 Sawmill Operation
THE QUARTER SCALE
The quarter scale has four sets of marks. Each set represents a specific lumber
thickness. Saw kerf and shrinkage allowance are included, but actual board thick
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ness will vary slightly depending on blade thickness and tooth set
To use the quarter scale, look at the blade height indicator.
Position the quarter scale over the inch scale. Align one of the quarter scale marks
with the horizontal line on the indicator.
Make a trim cut. When you return the mast for a second cut, lower the mast to the
next mark on the scale. This mark shows where the blade should be positioned to
cut a certain thickness of lumber, without having to measure on the inch scale.
Example: You want to cut 1" (25 mm) (4/4) random width boards from a log.
a. Position the blade for the first cut.
b. Position the magnetic quarter scale so a 4/4 mark is aligned with the line on the indicator.
c. Make a trim cut.
d. Return the mast for the second cut.
e. Lower the blade so the indicator is aligned with the next 4/4
mark on the quarter scale.
f. Turn the log 90 degrees and repeat.
4.11 Water Lube Operation
Water flows from a 1-gallon (3.79 liter) bottle through a hose to the blade guide where
the blade enters the log. A valve in the bottle cap controls the amount of water flow.
Use just enough water to keep the blade clean and lubricated. This saves water, and
lowers the risk of staining the boards with water.
When changing blades, let the blade spin with water running on it for about 15 seconds before removing it. This will clean the
blade of sap buildup. Dry the blade with a rag before storing or sharpening.
For lubrication benefits, add 12oz. (0.35L) of Lube Additive (part number ADD-1) to 5 gallons (18.9 liters) of water. Lube Addi-
tive enables timbers to be cut by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade. It helps to reduce heat buildup, wavy cuts,
and blade noise. This biodegradable and environmentally friendly pre-mix includes a water softener additive, so it works with
hard water.
Do not use flammable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel. Failure to follow this can damage the equip-
ment and may result in serious injury or death.
Use ONLY water and Lube Additive with the water lube accessory. If these types of liquids are neces-
sary to clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag.
If you are sawing in freezing temperatures, remove the water lube bottle from the sawmill when done sawing and store it in a
warm place. Blow any remaining water from the water lube hose.
4.12 Transporting the Sawmill
Keep all persons out of the path of the sawhead while loading and unloading the sawmill. Failure to do
so may result in serious injury or death.
The assembled sawmill can be transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck.
1. Move the sawhead to one of the segments equipped with the stop block and secure it in place with the locking pin.
2. Divide the bed frame into the segments.
3. Slide the bed frame segments into the truck.
4. Use a forklift to load the sawhead with the mast and bed segment into the truck and secure it with transport straps.
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Standard Quarter Scale
Scale Actual Board Thickness
3/4 3/4” (19 mm)
4/4 1" (25 mm)
5/4 1 1/4" (32 mm)
6/4 1 1/2" (38 mm)
8/4 2" (51 mm)
TABLE 4-1
TDLX25-09
FIG. 4-17
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