Sawmill Power Feed DIY Woodland Mills HM122
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 Published On Mar 9, 2023

I installed a power feed system on my Woodland Mills HM122 Sawmill. This video details each component of the system. The total cost was approximately $325.00 including the battery. I will provide affiliate links to each of the parts below.
Please keep in mind that this probably makes the machine more dangerous and I do not recommend this be replicated. Also, it has more parts that could fail and put a stop to milling for the day.

Throttle Actuator: https://amzn.to/3yon9D0
Roller Chain x2: https://amzn.to/3kXzRFN
Idler Sprockets x2: https://amzn.to/3JsKw4F
Speed Controller: https://amzn.to/3T3RsZ0
Rocker Switch: https://amzn.to/3ZCSg9V
Limit Switches: https://amzn.to/41ZtNNz
12g Wire: https://amzn.to/3YAUIwf
Drive Sprocket for Jazzy motor: https://www.ebay.com/itm/133965882637
Motor: Pride Jazzy Select Left Side

If I were to do it again, I would definitely get a motor other than the Jazzy Select due to the mounting configuration. That would require a drive sprocket that may be different than in the previously provided link. I would also consider getting a 1" actuator rather than 1.2 because then my spacing may have been correct on the throttle without cutting a relief in the bracket.

I learned about the design of this auto feed system by watching videos from the following channels:
Mike Festiva’s Channel:    / @mikefestiva  
Jerry from Bigelow Woodcraft: https://www.youtube.com/@JerryBomay/a...
I did also reference Kevin the Miller's setup on his HM126 at    / @kevinthemiller9003  



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