Weight from 42,000 to 45,000 lbs.
When desired a steam cylinder is applied for operating the upper guide, and a reversing engine for adjusting the top wheel when changing saws.
Their straining mechanism is exceedingly sensitive, their shafts are large, their boxes 18 inches long and water cooled; so that in every respect these mills are perfectly equipped, and a 20-inch double belt is necessary to drive them.
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For the largest logs of the Pacific coast cut with a Band Saw Mill, The Prescott Company advanced to a mill of the same type but having wheels 10 feet in diameter for saws up to 18 inches in width.
The base of this mill is 10′ 7″ by 14′ 6″.
Maximum distance between guides 7′ 3″.
Maximum length of saw 60′ 9″.
Distance from saw line to column 5′.
Weight from 54,000 to 58,000 lbs.