Portable Bandsaw Mill????

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Has anyone here built a portable bandsaw mill ,I am looking for ideas metal sizes, part sources or plans or  detailed pics.I would like a 20' bed I was thinking of using 3" x 6" rectangular tubing for the deck ,how thick (??).Also was thinking 1 1/2" square tubing  for the carriage .I need to make the saw assembly slide up and down on a pulley system but has to be solid not wobbly.Ideas?,I was thinking square tubing inside each other but are the tolerances tight enough ? My receiver hitch seems to be loose ,can you order square tubing to fit together .Thanks any ideas are appreciated
Reply:You mean for logs right?Like this?http://forestry.about.com/gi/dynamic...berking.com%2FThere is 3 set up in the log yard down the road from me that I worked out of, they are not portable but I would think that's the easy part in fabricating one. I could try to get some pics(close ups of it) for ya. I'm going to start one in the next year or so(I've been talking about it for years ) I am finally getting to a point with my job and tools that I can do it. I always thought it would be a simple project(concept wise its simple) with the right set up, hardest part being the size.Last edited by stumpster; 05-05-2006 at 06:11 PM."Lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on mine"However "lack of planning on my part may constitute an emergency on yours"
Reply:Not much help with the sizing stuff but my dad owned one of these when I was growing up.  I was the slave labor for a while.http://www.woodmizer.com/en/sawmills/index.aspxGreat saw.  They usually have used ones around and if you act interested some mill owners are setup to allow you to come out and try look over thier mills.   An onsite visit could give you ideas and some measurementsStevenInspiring Thought for the Day:Some people are like slinkies ... Not really good for anything....but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
Reply:Kamhillbilly I'm in the process of finishing mine. Though its not portable (yet). I used 1 1/2" square tube 3/16"thick for the carraige and 3" 3/16"thick angle iron for the rails. You can check it out a www.diybandmill.com lots of info and great pics. You can also check out www.forestryforum.com a lot of people their built their own mills to.
Reply:Originally Posted by stumpsterYou mean for logs right?Like this?http://forestry.about.com/gi/dynamic...berking.com%2FThere is 3 set up in the log yard down the road from me that I worked out of, they are not portable but I would think that's the easy part in fabricating one. I could try to get some pics(close ups of it) for ya. I'm going to start one in the next year or so(I've been talking about it for years ) I am finally getting to a point with my job and tools that I can do it. I always thought it would be a simple project(concept wise its simple) with the right set up, hardest part being the size.
Reply:Originally Posted by edsawsKamhillbilly I'm in the process of finishing mine. Though its not portable (yet). I used 1 1/2" square tube 3/16"thick for the carraige and 3" 3/16"thick angle iron for the rails. You can check it out a www.diybandmill.com lots of info and great pics. You can also check out www.forestryforum.com a lot of people their built their own mills to.
Reply:LOTS of great pics and tutorials  on Youtube.... use' homemade bandsaw mill' for search...Weldandpower Lincoln 225 AC,DC with Briggs 16hp gas engine.WW2 era Miller TIG.