In Mikuman, we not only manufacture high-quality sawmills, but we also believe in the value of sharing the knowledge acquired over the years. Through our experience, we have trained friends, collaborators, and individuals seeking guidance to start their own projects..
Mikuman School was born from that spirit of collaboration and a desire to pass on what we have learned. We offer those who wish to learn the opportunity to discover the processes behind the creation of our sawmills and how to operate them efficiently. Our goal is to empower our community, providing tools and techniques that truly make a difference..
In Mikuman, we firmly believe in the power of shared knowledge and the positive impact it can have on people's lives. Over the years, we have witnessed how our teachings have helped many people achieve their goals. We invite you to learn more about our school and the success stories that motivate us to continue each day..
What started a few years ago as a simple gesture - teaching friends how to build their own sawmills - has evolved into a support network. Since then, we have shared our knowledge closely, showing step by step the entire process, helping many to embark on this exciting craft..
Today, although we no longer conduct these training sessions in person, we remain committed to education. Through videos, we provide tips, guidance, and practical advice to people around the world who want to build their own sawmills. We believe that access to information is key, and that is why we continue to innovate in the way we share what we know..
When buying a sawmill, it is crucial to ensure that the pulleys are balanced and covered with cork lining, avoid small shafts or single bearings, and make sure that the cutting speed is appropriate. In addition, the blade guides should be adjustable and the sawmill should have a centrifugal clutch to prevent dangerous systems. Avoid using car parts or washing machines that can generate excessive cutting speed..
The video reveals that sawmill headrigs are divided into two types: the H type and the simple headrig, highlighting that the former offers greater stability and precision thanks to its symmetrical design and double bearing support. On the other hand, the simple headrig has a simpler structure with a single bearing per flywheel, which can lead to less stability and additional wear of the saw. The alignment of the flywheels in the simple headrig can vary when tensioned, affecting the cutting precision..
The video covers the issues of a cheap sawmill machine that a customer bought new and already had problems with. The manufacturer did not provide support, so the customer took the machine to be repaired. The machine had handmade unbalanced flywheels, with a small one-inch shaft causing misalignment when tensioning. It also had a small pulley resulting in an excessive speed of 900-1000 rpm instead of 700-800 rpm. To fix it, the entire head was changed to a more robust H-type system from Mikuman, with contained flywheels and a larger 4 cm shaft. Cork was added to the flywheels, the guides were adjusted, and it was prepared to install a larger motor and centrifugal pulley. The video also mentions that the original keys for a 13 HP motor without a centrifugal clutch were inadequate..
In the YouTube video "Photos that were recently sent to us, thanks to Escuela Mikuman", we thank a viewer from Honduras for sharing his idea to build a sawmill. The Honduran was inspired by the innovative use of pulleys at the Mikuman Sawmills and has since started building his own sawmill after purchasing the necessary materials. Our Honduran friend thanks us for the support from Argentina, and we, on our part, will always help anyone interested in building their own sawmill. He found us on Facebook and also appreciates the educational content provided by Escuela Mikuman..
Finally our friend was able to finish his sawmill. We would also like him to put some protections on so it is not so dangerous.
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