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Hey! Yeah, very nice! Thankyou

I agree with you and thank you. However, Plank Mills was the first guy to convert over to roller guides on the HD36. He is the reason that I decided to change over. I'm not sure what his angle is "here," but he's a good sawyer.

That’s kinda what I thought until I used a woodland. They’re actually built a lot better than it looked like to me. I agree that it’s more of a “hobbyist” mill if you will. And yeah it’s definitely slower. Because of the manual log handling. But I do think you can add some stuff on. Or change some things. We plan on getting the better log clamps and modifying them to make them adjustable vertically.

@@williamprophett9148Thankyou, There are things I like about both mills.

Why did you get rid of your Norwood as I thought your shed and set up was quite good for a young fellow. Ihave a LM 29 with a 16 hp Brig and a 20 ft heavy duty trailer it sits on with Power feed up and down . Also Woodlands Tooth setter and Sharpener. I am a retired Builder and treat mine as a hobby and cut timber for people who bring trees to me. Bandsaw Milling for a business is a hard call for a small setup. I think the woodlands mill is good for the money. I would put it on a trailer to get extra height for Dogs and clamps it gives you more versatility for hydraulics and toe boards down the track. Good milling 😊

@robertalexander6637 I sold it because my parents sold their place and move out of state, so I had to move as well. As my mill shed was at their place. And I also moved to TN so I decided to sell. Now I wish I had kept it. But the money came in handy as I got married last September.

Yeah! Very nice. I have cousins that moved up there and built a log cabin. Their channel is called @montanahaven - Alaska edition Yeah I like the woodland mills build. I just wish I could combine some of the Norwood features to make it more productive. Someday I really want to build my own mill. I have some ideas I want to try.

Oh Nice! I like the Norwood’s scale much better and it was way more accurate in my experience. Also it has many different thicknesses of lumber scaled with the kerf factored in. So that was another feature that was super handy.

Agreed, 👍🏼

Not in my experience. Occasionally I had a small cant like a 4x4 pop out, but that was probably just because the hydraulic log clamp only clamped to like 3 1/2” if I remember right.

@@Plankmills probably not with hydraulic clamps. Haven't had the privilege of working with those

Oh cool! The guy that owns this mill and I are talking about getting the cam style log clamps that you can get for this mill. And then modifying it to where it can slide up and down.

Maybe, but if the cant is a 1/4 inch off square and flailing around threatening to leave the saw altogether! that’s a little too, “rough” for me. Haha

@Plankmills I would have modified it myself, too..

Yeah, It’s subtle but it’s there. We’ve had every blade in that box have a bend in it at the weld. And they wobble back and forth on the band wheels every time the weld goes around. Has anyone else had that problem from woodland blades?

Oh nice, I’d love to get those!

I always checked it either with a level or a square, just to be sure it’s square. And If your turn the first face out, you can cut into clean wood sooner, vs cutting through bark and potentially hitting dirt or rocks. But usually I’d turn the first face down onto the cross bunks. Another reason to set the first face out, is if the log has taper, I like to raise the small end to compensate. So If I turn the first face out, I can do both my compensated cuts first, at the same time. Vs having to do one, and then lower the toe board and then do the second one on the third cut. I hope this makes sense.

Do you have hydraulics or all manual?

@@Plankmills My HD36 is all manual. I bought the ramps and loading winch along with the rapid dogging and rolling system log rest actuators, 2 two foot extensions, 4 board off loading rollers, trailer package, carriage cover, the quick-click indexing detect set works-scales, a couple of extra log dog/log rest receiver sets, quick drain oil valve and spare parts kit when I bought the mill in November of 2015. I would like to add the exact same amount of hydraulics that you did to your HD36. I am 74 years old now and that amount of hydraulics would help a lot. I liked the way that you could maneuver the logs and cants with that setup.

@@jamesstroud8018 nice! I count figure out how to use the quick- click indexing set works. And yes I’d say the basic hydraulics are well worth the money. I had the log clamping system, and the roller toe boards.

@@Plankmills Yes, I remember your set up. That was nice. It took me a while to figure out the quick-click set works too. In reading your comments on the Woodland Mills HM122, I think the modifications that you and your friend are planning to make on it will improve it a good bit. I’ve never run a Woodland Mills sawmill but in 2015 I considered buying a Woodland Mills HM126 which was the widest that Woodland Mills offered at the time but I wanted to saw wider logs so I bought the Norwood HD36 and I like it but I still like the green ones too for the money. I like the simplicity of them.

@@jamesstroud8018 yes! Woodland is pretty good for the money. However there are definitely some functions I like about the Norwood better. But I think I like the build of the woodland better. I’m making a video kinda comparing things about my Norwood vs the woodland. Hoping to have it out in the next few days.

Haha I sure do!! Yes it is.

@@Plankmills nice, I guess you were talking about Daniel’s sawmill then.

@Jared-Brubaker yes I’ve been milling lumber on it for our house. I’ve posted a few sawing videos already.

Thankyou! I try to take care of myself! 😉

Thank-you! It has been fun! I agree! However, There are a few things I’d love to change about them, but I’m impressed with its cut performance!

@@Plankmillsbetter cuts than your Norwood?

@@robs8882 it seems to do better than the Norwood yes. Until blades get dull, but this is also a smaller mill so it seems like the blade has more stiffness because the band wheels are closer together. So that could have something to do with it too, but I’m impressed with its cut quality. But have a few gripes with different features.

@robs8882 with a sharp blade, yes! not really when the blade gets dull though.

@@Plankmills I think the band wheels being closer together probably play a part in that too.

Thankyou! And yes! Grand parents are such a blessing.

It’s not my mill, I’m just using it. A friend of mine and I got a bunch of logs together, and I’m helping him mill them up on his mill, But with this mill at the low price point I imagine it wouldn’t take long. And I’m impressed with its performance! Especially in pine. Compared to the Norwood that I had.

Hi buddy I’m glad to see ya out making sawdust!! Thanks for sharing! God bless you and the family!

@@heyyoubuddy6749 hey buddy! Thanks man ! God bless you to!

Your welcome! If I remember right, sometimes I’ve have had to adjust almost every blade change.

@@Plankmills Thx. for the quick response. I’ll keep an eye on it. Cheers from Ontario. Just subscribed to help your channel. Now I have to binge watch your videos to catch up.

@@bobcaygeon4533 not a problem! I think I mentioned on one of my videos that I found it cuts better if the blade is positioned slightly further back on the band wheels, my theory is that it gives it more rigidity in the leading edge of the blade. So I’d usually run it with the bottom of the gullet flush with edge of the rubber pulleys

Yes indeed! Thankyou! Me too! Haha Planning to do a small single level house With cathedral ceilings, with rough sawn beams from these trees for rafters. And roof framing. Exposed beam rafters with T&G on top Then rafters and insulation and roof on top of that. Similar to a log home roof system. And I thought about doing half-log siding and making look like an authentic log cabin from the outside. But inside just normal framing.

@@Plankmills That should be really nice. Will be beautiful!

Hey you buddy! Good to hear from you! Yeah! I think so too! Yes! Thanks hopefully starting soon!

Yes it was! well built too1

Awesome! Glad I could be helpful! I’d recommend putting a post or small log on the from end to give it ample tongue weight. Other wise I noticed it was too well balanced. But I also had an extra bed extension on mine. And make sure your lights work. And stop every so often to make sure the carriage head is still secured tightly. But not to over tighten them. I sheared one of the bolts off by over tightening it.

@@Plankmills Awesome my friend. Greatly appreciate the info. Where are you? I’m in Ontario, Canada.

@bobcaygeon4533 your welcome! I’m just across the puddle… haha in Michigan. But I sold my mill and move to TN last fall. Which I wish I wouldn’t have sold the mill. But I’m actually over here right now for a wedding.

@@Plankmills Cheers. All the best in your new home.

Yes!! My sister who enjoys painting did that.

Hey! Thankyou! It’s good to be back! I’ve got a logging video coming soon! Getting some logs for my house build, using mostly rough sawn, hopefully coming this summer. Oh interesting! I guess I won’t need a mill at this time because the fellow that I’m buying land from would be my neighbor as well. and he said I can use his mill. He’s got a little woodland mill.

Thankyou! Yes it had! from what I could tell it didn’t make very consistent lumber anymore. I’d be happy with a Honda, I guess Koehler is pretty good too, but Briggs are just not that great! I had to have mine rebuilt once. It was around $900. The governor came apart on the inside and had to have a bunch of stuff replaced inside the crank case. The repair guy said it was over-revved I guess I was running to high RPM’s so it would be good to check yours and adjust if needed. Just look up the rpm specs for your specific one. Then I had trouble with it for a while seeming to have a sticky throttle. But after a while with returned to normal.

Yes, I think the Honda engine is a real good engine. I have changed my engine oil to the Valvoline racing oil VR1, high zinc, as your mechanic recommended. The biggest thing that I don’t like about that B & S Vanguard is the non adjustable, (government regulated carburetor). I have to let off the gas slowly at the end of the cut to keep it from back firing. Those carburetors are very sensitive to ethonol gasoline (more government stuff) too. I had to switch to ethanol free. Glad you are back on UA-cam. Thanks for the information on the B & S engine. I will check that out.

Oh nice!! 👍🏼 Mine did that quite a lot too. I mostly use rec fuel (100% gas) Or premium.

I forgot to mention the roller toe boards. They looked like they worked great on your mill also.

Yes! I certainly agree! Where are you located? I may be your buyer! I’m located in TN. Although i would like to go with the HD38 for several reasons. The bigger cut throat and capacity. And also the better Honda motor! But there is a guy were planning to buy property from here who has a woodland mills mill he said i can use.

@@Plankmills I am in north western Horry County, South Carolina about 40 miles from Myrtle Beach, SC. I like the Woodland Mills too for the money.

@@jamesstroud8018 oh cool! I’ve been to Myrtle beach! I’ve never ran a woodland mill, but hopefully soon I’ll get the opportunity. I don’t like there blade guide system, I’d prefer the roller guides but we’ll see how it does.

@@Plankmills What part of Tennessee did you move to? Tennessee is a pretty state and I think you will like it.

Thankyou!

I’m guessing that’s because of ice damming. If that happens or even a lot of snow and the water could possible seap in through the ribs if it has enough water standing or puddling under the snow and ice. But the only scenario I’ve seen a low slope roof like this leak is where there was a low slope valley that wasn’t installed correctly. Are you saying the roof is 1/2 of 1/12 pitch?

That’s great to hear thanks! I’m hoping to get another mill this year. Not sure which brand I’ll go with. I want one with the vertically moving log rests. Like the Norwood ones. Not the ones that most manufacturers make where they move sideways. I liked the Norwood setup a lot but just think it was a bit under built.

I like the vertical moving log stops too and you are right about Norwood being under built. I believe they could do better than that.

Glad you liked it.

You can email or call Norwood sawmills and ask them for the roller blade guides kit for your sawmill.

What was your solution? I guess replacing the wheels would help.

@@Plankmills I replaced the original track altogether, using 1/4" x 2.5" flat bar with 5/8" solid round stock welded to the flat bar. A local machine shop made wheels out of delrin. The wheels have a concave cut so they ride on top of the round stock. The results are very smooth with zero binding. Much smoother operating than the original track system. I have about $900 in the new track system and I feel it will last a long time. Been running it like this for about a year now and it's great.

Interesting! Yeah the track it comes with wears out pretty fast.

Cool, I’m assuming it works kinda the same way as mine?