Modified Board Edger build with twin blade adjustment and laser guides

Short video showing a custom build we did recently for a customer that needed both blades to move together in unison and tied in with laser guides.
For more information on the Cooks Saw Board Edgers visit www.cookssaw.com

[@schattenmygirl]

I have a Corley edger from 1956 and it has a 1" shaft machined to a point bolted (about 2-1/2" long) on the extreme corner of the edger and when taking the flitch off of the conveyor belt It really saves time and effort. It serves as a teeter totter fulcrum. I believe it is an original not an after thought. My Dad raised the edger up a lot so you aren't bending over all day and this pointed shaft really gets appreciated then. Mom would get so mad when a customer (on a custom sawing job) tried to help and complicate everything and make the work so much harder.
I am commenting on this thinking you might contemplate the concept because your videos show a need to simplify getting the board from the saw to the edger..(Material Handling).
I appreciate how informative your videos are and applaud Cooks Sawmills for this Ingenuous marketing tactic...

[@schattenmygirl]

Your mandrel assembly is a great start for a vertical edger.. I would wager that "YA'all" have it on your drafting table....

[@jamessimmons3968]

Nice edger setup

[@davidalford7207]

Love my Cook’s Saw mill!

[@shedasaurus]

Thanks for the good videos!

[@mcpiddler1135]

I also am very satisfied with my Cook's Sawmill!

[@b.ellison396]

I like the design! Looks like a real time saver. How did it work out?

[@huckmiller1971]

That's a nice edger ! Cooks make the best Mills & edgers !

[@iwginc2877]

I would prefer this type because of less waste. You could put a spring loaded power roller that has a rubber roller on the entrance and exit to help keep the board straight.

[@CooksSawmills]

There are weighted roller hold downs on the incoming and outgoing sides of the edger. A little hard to notice from the video.

[@susanvaughn741]

I wonder what kind of laser you use.
I also would have concern about laser exposure to my eyes, possibly from unexpected reflection. What precautions should the operator take?

[@twobears1224]

How much $$$ without the steel rolls and supporting frame work on thr back?? I,de want a tailer convoyor on it so no rollers needed.

[@johnsdsl]

The human eye is much more sensitive to green light than to red light. For maximum visibility in bright light, I'd suggest using a green laser rather than a red one.

[@CooksSawmills]

Hi John. When a customer orders they have the option of either red or green.