Below is a custom built TimberKing Automated Blade Lube/Water System that I custom built and use on my own TimberKing 2220 sawmill.
This automated watering system allows you to never have to walk back and forth to turn on the water dripper and shut it off. It also cuts down on the use of water or liquids you use for your blade watering. The system below is designed for any TimberKing 1620, 2020, 2220, 2520 and 6000 sawmill. These work on the older models, like 2000, 1600, 2000, 2200 and 2500. I also have these for the TimberKing 1400 as well.
What Is The Best Blade Lube To Use?
I personally prefer diesel fuel as a blade lube, but since I’m milling a great deal of walnut for custom homes, I have switched over to windshield washer fluid and Cotton Picker Spindle cleaner/detergent added to the windshield washer fluid.
This is a cleaner used down south by cotton farms to keep their cotton picking machines clean from all of the cotton sticky residues. It’s very concentrated, so only takes about 1 cup or so per tank mix. Since we are only using about 2-4 drips per second, this last a long time.
Complete Systems Put Together and Ready To Install and Use!
I’m offering these systems, completely set up, using mild steel panel painted black to match the frame. These are direct bolt on, simple and painless. The only thing you have to do is run a hot wire from solenoid to the blade clutch, which I include instructions. The only hole you have to drill is, a 3/8 hole in the yellow guide roller shield for the blade wiper. The main plate bolts right to the existing bolts on right side post of carriage head.
All of these photos above are of my TimberKing 2220 sawmill. I’ve tested and tested and modified, until I’ve finally got it all working perfectly. Not only has it totally eliminated me having to walk back and forth to turn on and off the blade lube tank, but I have no more waste. This system has cut my blade lube usage by well over 50%. And the use of the blade wipe keeps my blade polished clean, which has also made my blades last another 2-3 hours more, providing I don’t hit nails or other metals.
What Does The Completed System Come With?
If you want the complete system, it comes with everything you need and instructions and video on how to install quickly and easily. The complete system will come with the Lube panel, w/top cover, wiper block w/bolt, all new water hose, heat shrink connectors, scotch brite pads, water tank brass bung and stainless water tank shut off valve. No more cheap plastic crap that leaks and breaks. Everything is all put together, tight and right when you get it. Ready to bolt on and start milling!
I do my best to keep several built and ready to ship, so I can usually ship out the same day or next day after order is placed.
**Detailed pricing is listed down below. These prices are updated 07/02/26 with current parts pricing.
Call me at: (660)635-1071 for questions, or to place your order.
Always do your best,
-Mike Pilcher
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-P.S. Below is the price of the done for you “LubeKing” automated system.
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