Small sawbench

[Shane]

After some advice here.

 

Last year we were doing a site clearance and we found an old saw in the unergrowth.

 

Its a small bench type made by S Tyzack.

The blade is about 12 inches diameter so it would be OK for a 4'' cut.

 

Amazingly is spins fine - with a V belt pulley attached, the bearings seem to be pretty good.

 

Below the bed is a mounting plate which is adjustable.

 

I think it would be fine to use to cut up my own logs but what hp/wattage of motor should I fit? I have no 3 phase supply so am limited to 230v

 

Any advice from you industrial wizzards would be greatly appreciated.

 

Shane

[treequip]

Congratulations on the find and congratulation on sneaking it into the garden, that double duck disguise must have them well fooled.

 

 

As for the motor, I wouldn’t go less than 3 hp and aim for about 3000 rpm

[Shane]

Thanks for the advice - I guess an underpowered saw is no use to anyone.

Shane

[windfall]

Hi, bench looks good, id look at fitting a honda GX160 which is 5hp with a 4 - 5inch B belt pulley.