Uncrating the 1020 Ultra Sawmill

Uncrating the 1020 Ultra Sawmill

Today we will be uncrating and assembling our 1020 Ultra SwingBlade Sawmill. You’ll need some basic tools and an bodied person to be able to help you in the process.

What you see here is what you’ll get on delivery. A fully wrapped crate with all the parts you’ll need to have the entire mill assembled.

Depending on your terrain, an possibly how long it may take to level the rails, the entire process can take up to 5 hours.

Lets get started!

Step 01 – Unwrapping the crate.

The crate is tightly wrapped in plastic with polyester straps, you’ll need an utility knife to cut both.

1. Once you find the open edge, cut the straps

2. Begin to unravel the packaging.

Step 02 – Check to make sure you have everything

Once the panels have been removed, you see the 1020 already assembled onto its frame. At this point you want to make sure you have all the contents required to assemble the mill. Here is what is included:

01. Sharpener
02. Pull handle
03. Push handle
04. Transporter tires (2x)
05. Transporter components Axel shaft, cross braces, frame, braces
06. Rail joiners (3x Sets)
07. Cross standards (Railing)
08. Log Dogs (3x)
09. Spare 25″ Blade
10. Box of hardware

Step 03 – Connect the Battery

Connect the battery. This is to raise the mill to remove the cradle rails from the crate. You’ll need a drill to remove screws that have the frame assembled. You only need to raise the mill enough to remove the pressure from the frame below, about 1″.

Step 04 – Connect the Side Shift Handle

Connect the battery. This is to raise the mill to remove the cradle rails from the crate. You’ll need a drill to remove screws that have the frame assembled. You only need to raise the mill enough to remove the pressure from the frame below, about 1″.

You’ll need:

1. 3/8 Allen Wrench
2. 9/16 Wrench

Step 05 – Connect the Push Handle

Connect the Push Handle by sliding it onto of two brackets. Carriage bolts are loose so you can slide int he bottom track of the extrusion. Once both sides are are on, make sure the push handle and the extrusion are flush to the L bracket. . 

You’ll need:

1. 7/16 Wrench

Step 06 – Setting up the Cross Standards

Unwrap cross standards, open rail hardware package, start with cross standard bolts. You’ll also need 3″ x 1.5″ braces for leveling feet, leveling feet, L brackets, intermediate feet, leveling feet. Unwrap all the components. 

You’ll need:

1. 15/16 Wrench
2. Drill

Step 07 – Assemble the Feet

Layout the Cross Standards where you want the mill on your property. Make sure they are level as possible and placed in a way where you know where you want the mill begin and end.  

Step 08 – Layout the Cross Standards

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Step 09 – Assemble the Rails

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Step 10 – Level & Balance the Rails

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Step 11 – Transport the Mill

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Step 12 – Mounting the Saw  mill

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Step 13 – Mounting the Saw  mill

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