Debarker alignment on a Woodmizer LT70

[@willcoe8419]

When OTW has to make an adjustment he just buys a new mill 😂. I run a cooks mill and I'm anal about keeping everything lined up perfect. You definitely know your mill 👍

[@customsawyer2526]

LOL. Having your mill dialed in sure makes sawing more fun.

[@michaelohalloran7381]

Good stuff-thanks!

[@customsawyer2526]

Thanks

[@msredneck001]

Great info again! I needed to learn this about using blade alignment tool to adjust my lt40 super. The other stuff is a little different for me. Thank you again!

[@customsawyer2526]

Yes Sir

[@rexhavoc2982]

I think it's called a BGAT, use it often and for many adjustments.Use it with a 4 foot aluminum level.

[@customsawyer2526]

@@rexhavoc2982 Yes BGAT stands for Blade Guide Alignment Tool.

[@rexhavoc2982]

After a year of sawing, tension the blade and with the key off. pinch the blade near the guide roller and see if a gap between the roller and blade can be adjusted out, with out changing blade alignment, if not remove both rollers and have the blade surface turned on a lathe so its flat. Use a carbide tool bit, you can leave the bearings in the roller. If the lathe is under a bunch of boxes and Chickens are nesting on it, go to another shop.You can make a BGAT, 16 inch 1/8x 1 1/4 Flat Bar and a spring clip or magnet in the center so the FB is on edge. measure down to the top of a good aluminum level spanning bunks at both ends of the bed .. If near and far sides are off, adjust the bunks.This may take a few hours.

[@tommychew6544]

Interesting, I've noticed you'll make a change to something like that belt or your drawback fingers to meet your needs and get more quality use out the equipment, sure sign of a man who knows what he needs and how to make it happen. There isn't much that can't be improved for your own purposes if you have the ability and the will to do it. You proved that by adding that super long extension on the base of your other saw. I'd like to see that run by the way. How often do you get something to cut over on that long setup, bet it's worth having when you need it?!

[@customsawyer2526]

Actually have some 30'+ stuff to cut over there next week. It's difficult to film as so much is happening so far from the camera. Were going to give it a try though.

[@rexhavoc2982]

Have you ever sharpened the carbide on the de barker blade?

[@customsawyer2526]

Yes. I send them out to the saw shop that sharpens my edger blades. They are the ones that retip them if needed. I also have them put the wider tips on to give me a little wider groove.