Kit Converts Chainsaw Into Portable Sawmill

Kit Converts Chainsaw Into Portable Sawmill WOODLOT EQUIPMENT Chain Saws 4-6-9 Now you can turn your chain saw into a portable sawmill, thanks to the new Multi-Mill from Timber-Tec Co., of Cambridge, Wis. The unit used in conjunction with your chain saw lets you make lumber out of logs up to 16 ft. long. It can also be used to cut fence posts or firewood. "Two men can safely cut up to 1,000 board feet of lumber per day or one man can cut lesser amounts by himself," according to inventormanufacturer, William Spitz. "Essentially, the Multi-Mill is a single rail upon which a carriagemounted saw with four wheels rides," explains Spitz. The rail is 10 ft. long and acts as a track for the carriage to move along. An optional extension rail increases length to 16 ft. for bigger logs. Any brand of saw can be used, but it must be capable of powering a 24-in. bar. A bar and chain comes with the sawmill. The bar is bolted onto the movable carriage. The width of cut is adjustable. It's changed by sliding the tube-within - a-tube chainsaw mounting to the desired width. To operate as a sawmill, the log is held against the main frame with adjustable dogs. This keeps the log stationary. Spitz says his sawmill can be bolted onto a truck, mounted on a trailer which he sells as an option, or it can be set up in a permanent location. It's built from 3/8 in. thick 4 by 4 in. angle iron. The Multi-Mill breaks down for shipping and can be assembled with just a few bolts. Price is $795. Extensions and trailer kit are extra. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, William Spitz, Timber-Tec Co., 1756 Hwy. 12, Drawer B, Cambridge, Wis. 53523 (ph 608 423-4715).

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