Log rest
A new log support and clamp system (log rest) for a portable sawmill, having a log rest and a log dog. The log rest features a ratcheting, quick-adjustable, self-locking clamp which improves the ability of the user to affix the log in place for sawing. Also, a portable sawmill having such a log rest.
1. A log support and clamp assembly for use in a portable sawmill, comprising:
a horizontal support beam having two ends for affixing to a sawmill, said support beam capable of being affixed to said sawmill at both ends;
a log dog, having a vertical portion generally perpendicular to said horizontal support beam and extending upwards therefrom, and a top end having a pick protruding therefrom;
a log rest assembly having:
a clamp housing affixed to said support beam and horizontally displaceable thereon;
a post connected to or housed within said clamp housing, said post configured in a generally vertical direction and said clamp housing having a ratchet mechanism for raising and lowering the post relative to the horizontal support beam;
wherein a space defined between the log rest assembly and the log dog is adjustable relative to each other.
2. The log support and clamp assembly of claim 1 wherein the post has a wheel at a top end.
3. The log support and clamp assembly of claim 2 wherein the wheel has a rotatable, lockable cuff.
4. A portable sawmill comprising a log support and clamp assembly, wherein the log support and clamp assembly further comprise:
a horizontal support beam having two ends for affixing to said sawmill, said support beam capable of being affixed to said sawmill at both ends;
a log dog, having a vertical portion generally perpendicular to said horizontal support beam and extending upwards therefrom, and a top end having a pick protruding therefrom;
a log rest assembly having:
a clamp housing affixed to said support beam and horizontally displaceable thereon;
a post connected to or housed within said clamp housing, said post configured in a generally vertical direction and said clamp housing having a ratchet mechanism for raising the post relative to the horizontal support beam;
wherein a space defined between the log rest assembly and the log dog is adjustable relative to each other.
5. The portable sawmill of claim 4 wherein the post has a wheel at a top end.
6. The portable sawmill of claim 5 wherein the wheel has a rotatable, lockable cuff.