Scratchbuilding Sawmills

[rodsup9000]

Dang!  Very impressive work.

Thanks David

[rodsup9000]

  Being I had just spot glued the roof parts on, I pulled them off to make it easier to slide the floor in.

  I got 2 of the 3 floors glued in. All the walls are cut, but I didn't allow for the slopes of the roofs on the tops of the sides. Had to take a hobby knife and trim all of them.

  I'm not gluing the sides or roof on this one, cause I made the decision to sell it when I get the windows printed, the log jack built and decking for the green chain. By the time it's ready to sell, I might have the log carriage, bandsaw and some of the other inside details printed along with some of the green chain parts.

 Anyway, overall, I think it looks pretty close to the prototype in the photos.

[peteski]

It is very interesting to watch your progress.  Were any parts of the building painted, were they all just natural wood?

[rodsup9000]

It is very interesting to watch your progress.  Were any parts of the building painted, were they all just natural wood?

I really can't tell, but I'm guessing that it was. The windows and trim around them was for sure painted.


 

[basementcalling]

  Being I had just spot glued the roof parts on, I pulled them off to make it easier to slide the floor in.

  I got 2 of the 3 floors glued in. All the walls are cut, but I didn't allow for the slopes of the roofs on the tops of the sides. Had to take a hobby knife and trim all of them.

  I'm not gluing the sides or roof on this one, cause I made the decision to sell it when I get the windows printed, the log jack built and decking for the green chain. By the time it's ready to sell, I might have the log carriage, bandsaw and some of the other inside details printed along with some of the green chain parts.

 Anyway, overall, I think it looks pretty close to the prototype in the photos.

If it were a kit, what would be a realistic price based on materials and time and such? $200? More?

[wazzou]

I’d bet based on the contrast of the window panes, it was some sort of Indian or Barn Red.

[rodsup9000]

If it were a kit, what would be a realistic price based on materials and time and such? $200? More?

 I don't plan on selling kits, but would make a few for the people around here. I hate doing "how to instructions". I can do follow the pictures OK.     
   I have just about $60 in plywood in it so far. Just the sawmill building (with windows, trim pieces and a few details pieces), ladder jack and boiler building would be about $120. The green chain (with details) and decking will add I'm guessing, at least another $100

I’d bet based on the contrast of the window panes, it was some sort of Indian or Barn Red.

Thanks Bryan

[Lemosteam]

It's a Masterwork of art @rodsup9000.  It really is. And i hear ya on making instructions- it's a pita and likely a big reason why so may are so lame (and not just in the hobby).

[rodsup9000]

      I have just about $60 in plywood in it so far. Just the sawmill building (with windows, trim pieces and a few details pieces), ladder jack and boiler building would be about $120. The green chain (with details) and decking will add I'm guessing, at least another $100

 I did find a place to get plywood cheaper, $3.40 per square foot verses the $4.18 I've been paying. But what I've buying is 18"X24" sheets and fits the laser bed very nicely. The new place has 12"X48" sheets and I'll have to cut them to get them to fit into the laser. I've emailed them to see if they do custom cuts for some 18"X24" pieces.


 (edit) Just got the email back and it's $4.50 for square foot for the custom cuts.


 

It's a Masterwork of art @rodsup9000.  It really is. And i hear ya on making instructions- it's a pita and likely a big reason why so may are so lame (and not just in the hobby).

  Thanks John
 And that is the biggest reason I haven't started selling kits.

[sirenwerks]

By the time it's ready to sell, I might have the log carriage, bandsaw and some of the other inside details printed along with some of the green chain parts.

I was wondering if you'd go there.  I am looking forward to what you come up with.

[rodsup9000]

  Today was spent drawing the log ladder jack. I went about this a little different than what I usually do, cause I wasn't for sure what I wanted. I made it in 3D first, then took it apart to get the pieces drawn out.
 Later down the road, I'll 3D print the chain and sprockets for it.



 



 





 Here is the parts that get cut.  The railing will be cut out of 1/64" (.016") plywood. The group in the lower left will get cut out of 1/32" (.032") plywood, the upper right will be cut out of 3/64" (.044") plywood and the lower right group will be cut out of 1/16" (.063") plywood

[Chris333]

I printed a mill race up on a trestle and it will print. But I had to do 2 pieces because of the length.

[rodsup9000]

I printed a mill race up on a trestle and it will print. But I had to do 2 pieces because of the length.

  I thought about printing it, but more than likely, it would have to be 3 pieces. The pond end will be in some sort of poured water and I don't know how the chemicals will react to the resin.


I'll cut one out of wood first and see how hard it is to put together. I don't have any tab and slots designed on any of the pieces yet. I'm still trying to decide how I want to do them.

[Chris333]

Yeah I guess if I had a laser I wouldn't have printed it.

[rodsup9000]

I printed a mill race up on a trestle and it will print. But I had to do 2 pieces because of the length.

I got one on the printer in one piece. I had to stand it on end and it's says it's 18 hour print. I guess we'll see in the morning how it printing.