marc rosen wrote:
(Hey, this is a serious question so all sarcastic responses are
welcome)
Has anyone ever turned their 14 inch bandsaw on its side to make it
into a mini lumber mill, similar to the commercial units that are- or
were- available? I'm thinking taking the table off would be
advantageous (it's a 40+ year old Delta Rockwell machine) but I think
some type of lower guard protection is necessary. On the other hand,
maybe keeping the table would provide a sturdy and significant edge
guide.
Weight is not a factor as I have a very sturdy joist system to suspend
this from and I thought this could be a cheap way to make boards from
logs. Thanks in advance,

Marc

I seem to remember Delta had one that was designed to be used as a
milling machine. Had a plastic or fiber glass looking case\cover with
handles. 2 people picked it up and set it on the log to follow some
kind of guide for the first cut then guided off the top surface. Might
have an old magazine with an add or article about it.
Joe