Sawmill Siding Jig

Save money by making your own shingles and lap siding right on your sawmill.

Sawmill siding jig.

This patented design increases the efficiency and ease of use when compared to traditional lap siding jigs and fixtures. 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. Two jigs per set. With this unique jig cut lap siding up to 9 22 5cm wide with taper widths down to a feather edge.

Sawing western red cedar to make lap siding and fence boards. 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. Have a customer on the schedule now that is wanting to make a batch of lap siding 2x6 8 will be side cuts. I have no experience cutting siding this was just and idea.

I just have a few questions. This rotates the cant slightly after each pass to give tapered cuts. The risers need to be taller than the profile of the material you re cutting. The jig is simply two plywood sides with a couple plywood filler strips glued to the inside face of each side.

Lt15 lt70 only the lt15 requires an adapter kit or stand to use. Mobile full site. I was planing to cut the siding 1 down to 1 4 on the tapered side. Adding this option is an easy and affordable way to make your own roofing and siding materials.

I am going to try out my new norwood lap siding jig. Attach the riser boards to a large piece of plywood. The slr accurately cuts wood. This not only adds value to your lumber but makes more efficient use of the log when cutting shingles siding or trim.

Reconfigure the jigs and make cedar shake shingles 9 22 5cm wide and up to 16 40cm long each pass makes two shingles. I made a jig similar to the one woodmizer sells but used shims for a long time. The setup couldn t be easier. Make shiplap siding and cedar shake shingles quickly and easily.

Add to your lumber product line with the lap siding and single attachment. The log had insect damage so i didn t get as much lumber as i had hoped. 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.