Norwood Sawmills Winter Milling Tips | Dave Boyt

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  • Опубліковано 13 лют 2024
  • It's still winter out there, and the challenges of cold temperatures and short days won't stop you from getting the most out of your Norwood portable sawmill. Join Master Sawyer Dave Boyt as he shares invaluable cold-weather milling tips and tricks gained from years of experience in the portable sawmilling industry.
    In this video, Dave showcases the Norwood LumberMax HD38 sawmill while addressing common problems encountered during winter sawmilling sessions. Dave has it covered from low-temperature grease and maintaining batteries to blade lubrication and milling in the dark. Most importantly, he talks about personal safety in winter conditions.
    Enjoy a smoother cold-weather milling experience and maximize your productivity with Dave Boyt's expert advice. Don your beanie, grab your peavey, and get ready to cut timber, even in the cold days of winter!
    🔧 Topics Covered:
    Low-temperature grease (0:35)
    Fuel considerations (1:24)
    Battery maintenance (3:51)
    Personal safety (5:19)
    Blade lubrication (5:52)
    Protection from the elements (7:18)
    Milling in low light conditions (7:55)
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  • @JrandSuesFarm
    @JrandSuesFarm 4 місяці тому +1

    Good tips I like it I do have one thing dealing with frozen wood I just used car windshield wiper fluid that’s my secret but anyway enjoy your video

    • @NorwoodsawmillsDirect
      @NorwoodsawmillsDirect  4 місяці тому +1

      That is perfect Jr and Sue's Farm, then it does not stain your wood and you can still add a dab of dish soap if needed. 👍
      Great tip!

  • @melebmotors
    @melebmotors 4 місяці тому +2

    i put a master switch on the battery that i shut off when i think i wont be using my mill for awhile. prevents draw down from the control box and saves the time taking the battery out or disconnecting it. like you say as long as its charged. im from manitoba and -40 is common. wont cut if its below 0 f

    • @JL-77
      @JL-77 4 місяці тому +2

      Good to see you again,Dave

    • @user-it4wo3gf3y
      @user-it4wo3gf3y 4 місяці тому +1

      I did the same thing. Battery cutoff switch works well and I always have a full battery to start my Mill.

  • @douglasroseveare7295
    @douglasroseveare7295 4 місяці тому +1

    Great tips Dave. How do you like your new lumber max? We have the 36V2 and have finally got it fine tuned and cutting very well. Still little things like the engine oil drain plug that are in a bad spot and the emergency stop switch crapped out but overall it's coming along nicely.
    It gets into the -30's here every winter and sometimes reaches into the -40's which as you say it is time to find something else to do. -20 is as cold as I can handle for milling as long as there is no wind. Surprisingly the vanguard engine starts easily even when it is -15 outside.

    • @daveboyt6810
      @daveboyt6810 2 місяці тому +2

      That's downright cold, either in Fahrenheit or Celsius! B&S Vanguards are pretty tough. After five years, I noticed mine wouldn't idle, but seemed to cut ok. I finally rebuilt the carburetor (not a difficult task), and found that both jets on one side were completely blocked with sawdust... it had been running on one cylinder! Couldn't believe the difference when I went back to milling.

    • @douglasroseveare7295
      @douglasroseveare7295 2 місяці тому +1

      @@daveboyt6810 Nice. The carburetor is always one of the things that should be serviced every once in a while in order to maintain performance. Chainsaws, lawn mowers, sawmill carbs all seem to be neglected until it has to be done. And they are all used in filthy or dusty environments.
      No doubt your new mill is working well for you.

    • @daveboyt6810
      @daveboyt6810 2 місяці тому +2

      @@douglasroseveare7295 I love the new mill. It has certainly opened up some new sawmilling possibilities, and the power options save a lot of work. I'll be sure to pay more attention to the air filter in the future. The computer-controlled, fuel-injected Honda likely won't be as user-friendly when it comes to repairs.