WoodMizer EG100 Edger, One Year Review, The Good and the Bad!

[@kenl1141]

For greasing, I’d suggest adding a remote greasing manifold bar, with a small metal tube between it and the bearings. For the sawdust issue add a slotted duct tube across the bottom. Otherwise, nice operation

[@BeardedLumber]

Good suggestions I'll have to give them a try. Thanks for watching

[@BissellMapleFarm]

I have been looking at the EG100 for almost year.... Ever since the Paul Bunyan Show...

[@BeardedLumber]

I looked for months before I bought mine . I watched every video I could find I hope this one helped. Thanks for watching

[@rexhavoc2982]

You have many good ideas to make it better , that reflects on the designers that that failed to see the problems. I would hope WM takes notes and fixes the items you pointed out. Split the edge cuts so that you get 2 full strips of scrap. I want to see the contraption on the loader bucket..

[@BeardedLumber]

We will try to do a video on the equipment we use and explain the hydraulic thumb on the two backhoes . Thanks for watching

[@DanielOren-n9k]

re: sawdust collection problem - you have compressed air. drill and tap for a fitting on the side directly opposite the sawdust extraction hole. connect shop air with a shutoff / modulating valve. The air coming out will act as an eductor to entrain and carry the sawdust into the vacuum duct. Works great on my belt sander.

[@BeardedLumber]

We have tried compressed air but not with a modulation valve thx. Thx for watching

[@slhasebroock]

Excellent review!!! Thank you!

[@BeardedLumber]

Thanks for watching. I hope the review helps you and others .

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya, thank you for yet another great video. I love your style and content mostly. For me, and this is personal, I would prefer less 'time lapse' and more showing what is happening. Show you doing maintenance, show cleaning down, and all the places a novice will need to learn. A fuller picture of your operating procedure would work well. Your need for an 'outfeed' table. look on industrial and hobby second-hand sites for roller bed frames. Adjustable frames the same size as the WM ones you already have will save you a lot; I would hope they are a lot less than $500/1000 each. A lick of matching paint will hide their different build. Have a local sheet metal worker make a chute to fit inside and guide the dust to the port. Don't always just use the manufacturer to build your mods. You are very intelligent; use other hand builders like yourselves to help you do your work. Stay safe, Steve...

[@BeardedLumber]

I agree I don't like time lapse but I don't want to bore you with just back and forth sawing I will try to go into more detail. I really appreciate you watching.

[@kfourom]

Hook up high pressure air into the bottom of the sawdust catcher, use an electric valve with a timer that will cause the air blast to pulsate. Hook it to the saw and have the pulser run when the saw does. It will keep the dust stirred up and allow the collector to suck it out.

[@BeardedLumber]

That's a good idea we tried something similar but low tec it didn't work because the green sawdust is so heavy and wet. Thx for the suggestion and thx for watching.

[@zergo0621]

Cool video..!!!!!

[@BeardedLumber]

Thanks, I hope it was helpful and informative. Im trying to put out videos that meet that criteria and not waste your time watching. Thanks for watching our KZbin channel.

[@zergo0621]

@BeardedLumber yall do great..informative and well made for sure. Good work

[@BeardedLumber]

Thx for the comments keep them coming.

[@BissellMapleFarm]

Would you buy this again? Or a larger unit?

[@BeardedLumber]

Yes for our size operation Any bigger and I would look at the EG300

[@gillsawmill1903]

Can the fixed blade be set to cut 4" off the fence then the adjustable blade set at 8" to get 2- 4" boards in one pass?

[@BeardedLumber]

No the fixed one doesn't move and it's closer than 3 1/2 to steel sides Thx for watching

[@MW-vj1cw]

I wonder if you can fit a PVC pipe with 90 degree into the exhaust port maybe with the correct amount of straight pipe so you come center to the bottom...? I dont know if it would be in the way of anything but if not it would redirect the vacuum to a vertical ?

[@BeardedLumber]

Thx since this video we've added a supplemental blower attached to the edger . This helps out a great bit. Thx for watching

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Just a idea on your edger. if you cut your edge and waist about a quarter you wont be getting those little pieces plugging your vac. Just a possibility to consider. you might set so your getting a sticker with your cut

[@BeardedLumber]

Thanks that's a good idea (but) these were dry 1x10s we needed 9 1/2 out of them so we just dealt with it . Thanks for watching.

[@johnseavey6622]

I would hate the board width adjustment I want it on the infeed end because nearly every board will be a different width

[@BeardedLumber]

It's not as bad as you think. Remember, this is for small operations. Thx for watching

[@willcoe8419]

What kind of kiln do you use? Great videos.

[@BeardedLumber]

I have a woodmizer kd250 we're starting a series on building the barn it goes into the first video comes out Saturday. Thx for watching

[@stevenswayze1406]

So you run green and kiln dried lumber through it?

[@BeardedLumber]

Yes we use it to square up boards weather there green or dry. Thanks for watching

[@stevenswayze1406]

@@BeardedLumber i just found your page and enjoyed watching that video. I was wondering if a edger would be beneficial for edging instead of resawing

[@BeardedLumber]

I find it very useful in our process.matthew can edge boards while I'm sawing it really helps out production thx

[@fricknjeep]

hi there looks like a nice tool . john

[@BeardedLumber]

Thx John it's a very Handy machine to have around it's easily paid for its self in increased production. Thanks for watching

[@tombomgaars655]

If your 4 in vacuum hose is ribbed on the inside(it appears to be) that will severely restrict the air flow in volume and speed. Smooth bore is the ticket.

[@BeardedLumber]

You are correct when it gets replaced it will be a smooth wall pipe live and learn. Thanks for watching

[@rogerdenney3663]

So, eight grand with the tables? Anyone know of a more economical option?

[@BeardedLumber]

Not unless you buy someone's wore out junk Woodmizer had a used one on their website

[@rogerdenney3663]

@@BeardedLumber It is what it is. In a month or so I will be a pure hobbyist sawyer. However I'm almost digital with a skill saw so I'll snap a line, rip by hand, then re-learn some table saw work. Thanks for sharing, sir!

[@BeardedLumber]

Thx sir happy sawing.

[@walshwoodworks8964]

I’ve never seen an edger with the blade adjustment in that position, nowhere near where the operator is standing while feeding a board.

[@BeardedLumber]

It's Woodmizers idea it works OK Thx for watching

[@shawnmacdonald8539]

Why don't you have a causon light

[@BeardedLumber]

I haven't seen the need for one yet but thanks for the question.

[@tlameo8973]

Try some board butter as opposed to oil cause the is going attract the dust

[@BeardedLumber]

I've never heard of board butter I'll do some research. Thanks for watching our channel.