Clean blade whilst cutting

[Johnsond]

Anyone done much in the way of mods to their mills or what was fitted as standard to keep blades clean whilst cutting ??. 
Spent yesterday at a mates workshop doing some mods. Relocated one of the log clamps, I’ve never liked the original position and hoping the new location works out. The single drip feed on the idle side roller is in my opinion not targeted enough to keep the 4800mm band clean when doing wide slabs without clogging up the cut and heating the blade so having a go at upgrading the blade/band wheel cleaning set up, the brushes in the pic are the initial part of what will eventually incorporate a 12v pump and some washer nozzles to give a controlled burst if necessary. Hoping to fit a wick type system to outside of blade  too with a drip feed of diesel, cant do the inside due to the v belts on the wheels. Didn’t quite feel right taking a drill and a mig set to the mill but hey ho 🤷‍♂️. 

Edited May 11, 2022 by Johnsond

[Watercourse management]

Was the rep no help?

[Johnsond]

10 hours ago, Watercourse management said:

Was the rep no help?

I’m looking to improve things as I find them, this seems to be the best option. They are in Herefordshire I’m in Aberdeenshire 🤷‍♂️. 

[topchippyles]

Seems to be a design flaw Dave

[Johnsond]

6 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

Seems to be a design flaw Dave

Time will tell Les, I know the difference a clean blade can make to say a 1m wide slab cuts finish, admittedly it’s a fairly specific type of thing I ask of it so I'm prepared to do a bit of tweaking if needs be bud. 

[topchippyles]

19 minutes ago, Johnsond said:

Time will tell Les, I know the difference a clean blade can make to say a 1m wide slab cuts finish, admittedly it’s a fairly specific type of thing I ask of it so I'm prepared to do a bit of tweaking if needs be bud. 

Well worth the effort if you can achieve what you want dave