Would I be crazy if I tried to install my own saw???

[Jaxgranite]

Buying a Park Yukon and hoping for some advice and insight from everyone. How hard could it be?

[Dan R.]

Certainly doable. Just go slow and think the process through.

[Todd Luster]

If you don't do it yourself, atleast be there to watch.
Saws are pretty simple and something that is easier to move than other pieces as you expand and add equipment.

[HurricaneWayne]

Id get a quote from Park. Anything under $4000.00 Id jump on it.

[Todd Luster]

Where are you located?

We have millwrights all around us where I am that are more than capable of doing this.
Just gotta find them.

[Caleb]

I installed our Yukon II myself . There is a great step by step picture tutorial in the members section!

You should be able to do it with fairly basic tools and $1000-$2000 depending on setup.

[luke getz]

we installed our sawing systems 515 ourselves with the help of a local guy that seems to know how to do almost anything ( handy guys to know) if you have a mechanical mind and take it slow, it is not that hard. the only thing that is slightly off is the table ( we leveled the concrete top of the table instead of the frame underneath, and after we installed it we milled the table. if we rotate the table 180 degrees, it is slightly out of level)

[BrentP]

It's totally doable. I'd do it yourself. You will learn a lot about your saw that will come in handy.

[Jaxgranite]

I installed our Yukon II myself . There is a great step by step picture tutorial in the members section!

You should be able to do it with fairly basic tools and $1000-$2000 depending on setup.

Awesome. That's great info. I'd love more info about what the paid membership provides. Everyone one says it's the best thing they ever did, but it's nice to get some specifics.

[GuyboR]

Awesome. That's great info. I'd love more info about what the paid membership provides. Everyone one says it's the best thing they ever did, but it's nice to get some specifics.

Here is a small sampling.
http://forum.stonefabricatorsalliance.c ... f=3&t=6361

[Jaxgranite]

Where are you located?

We have millwrights all around us where I am that are more than capable of doing this.
Just gotta find them.

I'm in Atlantic Beach, FL. My uncle mentioned millwrights, but I'm not seeing any hits on Google in my area. How do I find a millwright?

[luke getz]

membership has paid for itself so many times over it is hard to even call the dues an investment - it is more like a steal

[Mike McClaran]

Some manufactures will void your warranty if not installed by a professional. I would call and get the scoop from Park.

[Dan R.]

If the saw was purchased used (which I assume it was from the tone of post),then warranty is probably not involved.

[politefab]

We installed our own Yukon just think things through

[StevePaul]

The mechanical part is pretty straight forward. Basically, there are 2 rails for the saw to travel on. The rails must be level and at the same, correct, work height for the table, z stroke limits, etc. The rails must be parallel, at the correct distance apart for the bridge and square (measured on the diagonals). Most rails will have some adjustment capability. Accurate layout for the walls will ease the rail installation.

You can level and straighten one side and use the bridge to bring the other, leveled, "loose" side into alignment.

Check the bridge square by cutting or scoring a rectangle and measuring the diagonals.

A transit level would be my tool of choice for setting a consistent level for the rails and the table. Try to set-up the transit level where it can see the entire work field. A piece of tape measure fastened to an upright stick, square or whatever, works great. Always place the reference measure directly over the adjustment point.
Use one of the adjustment points as a master, zero reference.
If the level gets jostled (doh!), go back to your zero reference point and re calibrate.

Once the thing is powered, you have to make sure the phasing is correct...or that everything turns in the correct direction. Swapping the 1st and 2nd phase leads of a 3ph system will reverse the direction or sequence of a 3ph motor.

And uh... work with the power off....

You might get lucky with the homing cycle, homing cams, laser alignment and networking, but any OEM service tech should be able to walk you through the basics. You'll need to ask a few things about the controller interface anyway.

Worst case, you saved a few, learned a bunch and are 90 percent there. Good luck if you give it a go!

[Brian Briggs]

I refer this guy in Stuart, FL all the time and I have not heard any complaints about his work

Stone Mechanix
Darren
772-260-3184

[Jaxgranite]

Can anyone post some good closeups of how the rails attach and level out against the wall. Also how close can the walls supporting the saw be to the outside walls of the shop? How much space is occupied by equipment and electrical panels outside of the footprint of the walls? Any additional insight is appreciated. Thanks to everyone who has posted so far.

[Caleb]

Can anyone post some good closeups of how the rails attach and level out against the wall. Also how close can the walls supporting the saw be to the outside walls of the shop? How much space is occupied by equipment and electrical panels outside of the footprint of the walls? Any additional insight is appreciated. Thanks to everyone who has posted so far.

3' is recommended for behind the saw. I only left 8" and haven't had any issues but all my utilities are outside the rails.

Like I said before - there is a really nice step by step guide to install a Yukon ll posted in the members lounge. There are also innumerable other great pieces of information to be found there! Join today and you get access to all of it, best investment you'll make in your business this year!