Project Information
This manual winch provides the ability to slowly and carefully feed the log on the bandsaw lumbermill sled into the blade. Each revolution of the winch moves the sled approximately 3". The winch, when combined with a 4 pulley block and tackle setup cuts the workload by a factor of about 12, which allows the operator to move a 250lb log with an exertion of about 20lbs.
The "stationary" anchor is designed to slide on the end of the outfeed table to ensure that the block and tackle rig is pulling parallel with the direction of travel of the sled, rather than at an angle which would put undue strain on the system. I used a 100' polyester 5/16" braided rope.
Refer to my previous post for pictures and details on the sled and ramps.
The block and tackle is also used in conjunction with a set of ramps to easily load the log onto the sled. Of course, it also helps to have a willing friend to help an old man stay in the game!
The "stationary" anchor is designed to slide on the end of the outfeed table to ensure that the block and tackle rig is pulling parallel with the direction of travel of the sled, rather than at an angle which would put undue strain on the system. I used a 100' polyester 5/16" braided rope.
Refer to my previous post for pictures and details on the sled and ramps.
The block and tackle is also used in conjunction with a set of ramps to easily load the log onto the sled. Of course, it also helps to have a willing friend to help an old man stay in the game!