Shingle Mill Build

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Started building another one of those things I decided I couldn't live without. This time its a shingle cutting attachment for the sawmill. Planning on finally siding the shop with you guessed it, wooden shingles. Haven't attempted to calculate how many million shingles it will take but I'm certain my ADD will kick in before I'm done.
I re-entered the modern world and got a cell phone again, haven't had one since I quit work 10 years ago. This one has a camera so we'll try a build log if anyones interested. Usually never have the camera in the shop.
Started building the clamps that will hold the blocks. These parts will slide on two rods to clamp the block.



A cam will push the slider and attached cutting edge into the block. Due to lack of clearance I needed a socket to use a 1/2 inch strong arm in to rotate the cam.



The cam is a chunk of 2 inch rod with a .3 offset to give .6 inch movement.



Assembled, the cam acts against the rod which will push on springs to keep it tight.



More to follow as the design evolves.