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Sawmill Equipment

1:20.3 scale

Our new sawmill equipment is now ready. We have 14 kits that you can use to complete your large scale sawmill with exceptional detail. You can pick and chose those kits that will make your sawmill a unique showcase on your model railroad. Look at the Sawmill products page to get a list of all of our sawmill kits.

Cut-Off Trim Saw
(1:20.3 scale)

A simple cut-off saw consisting of a single 24" blade on a swinging frame.

Edger
(1:20.3 scale)

The edger is used to put a square edge onto wood and with multiple blades cut wood to the desired width. Our new edger kit has 4 sawblades with a 10' long feed table.

Four Block Log Carriage
(1:20.3 scale)

Our new large scale log carriage is modeled after the four block log carriage at the McLean Sawmill in Port Alberni, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. It was originally assembled in 1926. The kit includes over 150 white metal castings with 4 blocks, setworks and seworks drive, wood frame and cable drive. The carriage is a perfect match to go with our double circular saw.

Double Circular Saw
(1:20.3 scale)

A double circular saw modeled after an Allis Chalmers design. The lower saw blade is 60" in diameter with an upper saw blade 36" in diameter. For details go to double circular saw. Keep an eye on our website for future sawmill kits in 1:20.3 scale.

Book
"Modeling a Steam Powered Sawmill, A Detailed look at the Hull Oakes, McLean and Sturgeon's Sawmills"
Book P-7

Takes a detailed look at three steam powered sawmills still in operation today in Western North America. We first look at a generic sawmill to see how sawmills operate, the equipment used and their layout. then we take a detailed look at a large, medium and small sized sawmill to see how to develop a sawmill for a model railroad. The book is over 100 pages in length with over 100 figures and pictures, many in color. This is a must for anyone thinking of modeling a sawmill for their railroad. Cost $30.00 plus $9.00 shipping. See book section for more detail.

New Book P-8

"Let's Build a Sawmill, How I Built a 1:20.3 Scale Sawmill"

A 95 page book describing the assembling of the sawmill display I built in 1:20.3 scale for the Narrow Gauge Convention in Seattle, September, 2012. Because the sawmill display had to be transported to the Convention it was built in 4 sections. Forty nine pages of color pictures with 46 pages of text show how the model was built from start to finish. In addition to 5 chapters on the sawmill building I have included a chapter that describes my workshop and the equipment I use to model, a chapter on making model figures in 1:20.3 scale, and a chapter on how I make the detailed white metal castings for Westsern Scale Models kits. See book section for more detail.

Horizontal Brick Boiler
(1:20.3 scales)

The boiler includes all of the fittings and piping that would be used to connect the horizontal tubular boiler to a steam engine. All of the water water lines are also included. For details see web page for brick boiler

Fred the Marmot mascot

Our cuddly marmot mascot, Fred the Engineer, is now for sale as a lovable stuffed animal! He stands 14 1/2 inches tall, has a fluffy brown tail and is dressed as a little engineer. Get one for all the little engineers in your life! Our special price is only $15.00 plus $5.00 shipping.

What sets us apart from our competitors

Our Guarantee: If a piece is missing or is broken during construction we will replace it free of charge. If you need help or have any questions please contact Western Scale Models.This guarantee also includes all of our HO, S, O and 1:20.3 scale kits.

Our white metal castings are made from a new, stronger alloy that contains no lead.
All our kits are designed by a master craftsman with extensive knowledge about each kit's subject.
Our kits are designed and manufactured in the United States.

Copyright 2012, Western Scale Models. For more information about products or Western Scale Models contact bill@westernscalemodels.com or call 509-942-8106. Page last updated on September 26, 2012.