Sawmill Siding Jig

I made a jig similar to the one woodmizer sells but used shims for a long time.

Sawmill siding jig. The opening created between the filler strips is sized to accommodate a rectangular blank that will yield two tapered siding strips when ripped in half. Adding this option is an easy and affordable way to make your own roofing and siding materials. This not only adds value to your lumber but makes more efficient use of the log when cutting shingles siding or trim. Sawing western red cedar to make lap siding and fence boards.

With this unique jig cut lap siding up to 9 22 5cm wide with taper widths down to a feather edge. The setup couldn t be easier. The woodland mills patented lap siding attachment is an innovative accessory that allows the operator to tilt the head of the sawmill on an angle to produce lap siding boards. Save money by making your own shingles and lap siding right on your sawmill.

I have no experience cutting siding this was just and idea. The log had insect damage so i didn t get as much lumber as i had hoped. Two jigs per set. Have a customer on the schedule now that is wanting to make a batch of lap siding 2x6 8 will be side cuts.

The risers need to be taller than the profile of the material you re cutting. Reconfigure the jigs and make cedar shake shingles 9 22 5cm wide and up to 16 40cm long each pass makes two shingles. I am going to try out my new norwood lap siding jig. Hey guys just finished cutting a bunch of cants 8 wide by various sizes high 12 15 10 what ever i could get to make 8 siding.

It is a little faster and does not take a second person to assist to keep a good pace. Lt15 lt70 only the lt15 requires an adapter kit or stand to use. This rotates the cant slightly after each pass to give tapered cuts. Part slrkit lt15 1 92 price.

The jig is pretty simple it requires two pieces of plywood can be same thickness a couple boards of the same thickness for risers two boards to use as runners and a handful of screws. Attach the riser boards to a large piece of plywood. I just have a few questions. Mobile full site.

The jig is simply two plywood sides with a couple plywood filler strips glued to the inside face of each side. Make shiplap siding and cedar shake shingles quickly and easily. The slr accurately cuts wood.