Collared, splined, or geared, your circular saws have to have a way to spin. This is a very important factor of how well your saws are running. Collared circle saws are designed to be held on an arbor with collars. One inside collar and
Are teeth coming out, shoulders breaking? These issues are beginning to show up more and more in the guided circular saws used in today’s mills. When the normal tooth bite was kept low, this problem did not occur as often....
Each year I find myself reflecting on things I should have done, could have done or in some instances shouldn’t have done. One thing is for certain, I would like to take this opportunity to thank each employee, customer, vendor...
Lubrication-related filing room equipment failure is a problem that plagues most all sawmills. And it seems, since the new automatic grease units have been put into use, the problem is on the rise. It’s easy to become dependent on these...
Last week, I had the privilege to visit Simonds facility and new show room in Florence, South Carolina. They have been in this new location about a year now and as far as the warehouse, I can tell you it’s...
A simple belt on your guide dresser can cause a great amount of loss in yield and grade at your mill. We at Smith Sawmill Service have been inspecting and re-aligning guide dressers, at many mills, for many years. It...
