Honest 1yr Review of Woodmizer LX-25 by Beginner Sawyer
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- This is my opinion and point of view on the Woodmizer LX-25. A really good mill to start and grow with as a Amateur Sawyer. A few tips for beginners as well. Enjoy & Godspeed!
To the point, no rambling. Well done.
Great review. Had a lt40hd for 6 years. If you have plenty of people to tote the wood, storage, kiln, and market, it's a good sawmill to get. Most people don't realize the waste or more importantly, the toting of the boards and restacking after the cut. And I never seemed to stack it in the right place. I'm 67. After 60 it started getting harder and harder to move and stack 2x6x16 pine boards. I will only do 8 foot today.
I appreciate your honest straight forward opinion. Thumbs up
Great video!! I'm days away from picking up our lx25, never made a board in my life. Great information.
Great honest review, I have been wanting to see one on Woodmizer budget sawmill. When I was looking for a sawmill 4 years ago, I wanted a mobile one and was going to get the LT28 then I watched a few videos on it and decided I wanted Hydraulics because I'm over 50 and fat lol so I ended up with the LT35HD love the saw just wish it had a bigger capacity. You are correct on the scraps and saw dust, I was not prepared for all that. Good job on the video< I will be checking in to see more
Nice video dude! You're very blessed! When Thanksgiving comes around and they say "what are you thankful for", you'll have something in mind!
Offcuts can also be used for wood forge or kindling packs to sell on your local digital newspaper.
I drilled and tapped the clamp head and attached a chain then attached that to the clamp frame. Don’t lose the aluminum clamp head anymore.
I also noticed that your rails have sawdust packed on the edge. I scrape it every cut with a metal scraper. The rubber ones don’t work all that well.
Great ideas!
Great review! We are buying an lx55 and I'm getting excited! Keep up the nice milling.
I ordered a LX55 with all the fixins. 25 week wait. I’ve been collecting logs for 3 months now, in anticipation. I’m stoked.
It’a going to be worth the wait. In the meantime good log storage is important. Stack em off the ground and seal the ends. Good luck and thx for watching!
Ordered an LX55 on July 7 and they told me they were 42 weeks behind at that time I said well I am 88 and may never get to saw a board on it but somebody will use it.
As for your saw dust chute plugging I have seen other vids where other mills had a screen that the owners cut them out and stopped that problem! I don't have commercial mill, I built my own. I studied quite a few mills and built mine with what I thought would work the best. The 2 that I took from was a Hudson and Timberharveter. Have fun and you will learn a lot in the future!
I really appreciate the encouragement. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for an honest review. Too many product reviewers only report the good qualities and cause me to think they might be shills for whatever they're reviewing. BTW you have NOT turned me against Woodmizer.
Honesty is the best policy! Thanks for watching!
@@spiritof7673I'm considering buying a mill and sent an honest lady sawmiller, who uses a different brand basically the same message I sent you. :-)
Thanks for the review. I have had both an LT40 Super and LT40 Wide over the last 5 years. They are nice but I just was not using them enough to justify the expense. I ordered an LX 25 this spring with 2 bed extensions. I make primarily timber frame beams so the extra track is a plus. Get you a wood boiler for your scrap! Happy sawing.
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Quote "The EPA has banned outdoor wood boilers. ... As of January 2020, you will no longer be able to install ANY outdoor boiler, according to the EPA. The technology does not currently exist to meet the EPA 2020 standards for wood burning." I hate it too.. seems like they will be telling us how to wash our drawers next.
Just a thought. You may want to try cutting back on the blade coolant, it seems like you are using more than you need. That will cause the saw dust to bond and clog the enclosed portion of the saw. Try fewer drips drips and certainly not a stream. Happy sawin!
Fair point. I’ve been experimenting with various angles blades and solutions dawn pine sol. Etc. thanks for watching!
Cheers mate, good report.
Thanks great info n cleaning that dust out could be a game changer .
Cut back on water on green wood won't clog near as bad...thats what I did on mine ...but still thinking about drilling holes larger
Just picked up our LX25 mill yesterday.
Just got set up with "The Saw". It's about 30 years old but working great.
Should have some video out soon.
Thanks
That’s great. Hard work, but very rewarding! Thanks for watching!
New subscriber here after this video! Great content! Thank you!
Very interesting,, thank you
This was my first 1yr review of the LX25 before I got mine
Thanks for the honest and in depth review. It's very helpful
Those bolts that deny you the last inch...unbolt them and turn them upside down. Put both washers on the nut side.
I plan to try that as soon as I get home from work, tomorrow. Thanks for the tip! Like I said in the video - I’m a rookie, but having a lot of fun learning. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the great information.
Great video, very helpful. Called today to check on lead times. One year. Not helpful.
Thanks for the good video! The only thing I didn't like is the beginning and ending music.
Good job my friend !!
Great video, thanks for making it. A real world review is nice to hear. Question; how is the stability of the 2 post design for saw head? Some portable saw mills have a 4 post design like the Woodland Mills setup. I would like to see and hear more of your experience as I’m on the fence myself on making this purchase too. Subscribed!
In my amateur opinion, more stable is better. Don’t get me wrong Woodmizer is well engineered, but as I mentioned in the video I often find I’m using my inside hand to guide the frame thru the cut. That being being said I don’t think you could go wrong with either machine in terms of value at price point. Thanks for watching!
Did you make your decision yet? I'm on that same fence leaning towards Woodlands. I'd also like to know what changed your mind.. Thanks
@@TommyRogersAlabama I own the LX25. Because of price point and my desire to support an American company. However, I don’t think there was a “wrong” decision. Just a different decision.
@@TommyRogersAlabama I decided to go with Woodmizer. I did more research and found they are less than an hour away, like Spirit said, American made, I talked to them extensively and they were patient and overly helpful. If your a Vet, they offer a good discount which is greatly appreciated. I bought the LX25.
The metal that is in the sawdust shoot is to keep the blade from coming out if it happens to break while the blade is engaged.
and I thought it was there to keep the operator from reaching up the chute and grabbing a hold of the blade and loose a hand if it were to plug up,
Thanks for the reveiw
Awesome review, Thank you God Bless 🙏
Thank you for the kind words!
Great information
Two thoughts, buy a pellet machine , use saw dust to make wood pellets. Two, invest in a wood burning boiler for your home maybe to burn wood ?
My plan, once my mill comes, is to also purchase a pellet mill and use the sawdust to heat my home in my pellet stove. Just an idea for you to make use of your waste. What do you think?
If you decide to upgrade this year let me know I would like to buy your lt25. Thanks Du
Doug
Wood chipper then use chips for paths and to get ride of mud
Good video, thank you.
Just turn those little bolts around that are stopping you from getting a 1 inch board, put the nuts on the top. Mine came with the nuts on the top.
I appreciate that. Almost immediately after releasing this review I realized my error. Funny the things we live with. Appreciate you watching and the good advice!
Sell your wast wood for firewood. I’m sure you’ve heard that a dozen times now. And those full length boards that aren’t perfect make great “farm wood”. Best used for temporary projects. Also look out for very interesting pieces that you could sell for charcuterie boards. You might get $5 a piece. Better than burning them.
Nice Review. Thank you
Great video. Have you ever used a green line laser module as an alignment tool ?
Is it still running good? Just got a lx50 start and noticed the paint chips off on the rails. I’m also having an issue where it won’t roll smooth on the rail near the end.
great video, was thinking of getting that mill, my question is, what are you doing with the lumber you milled, basically are you selling it and have you sold enough to get your four grand back, i sell firewood and don’t really know why i want to get it unless it is making money, every sawmill video the only thing everyone does is build a shed for it…and what’s the point of that!
I ordered mine March 12th, day before my 40th Birthday. Projected to be able to pick it up at WoodMizer NY middle to end of August. They are BUSY!
That’s wild. I’ve ordered other equipment and they can’t even tell me an expected timeline. Be patient- it’s worth it! And thanks for watching the channel lots more content to come!
@@spiritof7673 you welcome, i look forward to it!
How many logs have you run on it now? Have you had any issues with lift handle or cutting?
great review
Great review
Want to protect the mill? First "build", is a shed to protect the mill.
Absolutely. Construction is well underway. Thanks for watching
Are you using plain water in your tank? I’ve been told to add dish soap. It’s supposed to help wit the clogging. I don’t know, I’ve been researching before I buy.
Top rail is a wear part, paint is not a wear proof item, since you are talking about the saw dust plunging, sapping pine will do that more than hardwoods
I agree I just didn’t expect to be stripped in the first season. I also am experiencing paint flaking and chipping in several areas on the machine that aren’t common high wear areas. It’s just my personal experience, nothing some rustoleum or WD-40 can’t fix. Appreciate the feedback.
Ya make good videos sir!
Good video
Hello, I’m not far from you in Griswold and would like to see the mill.
I’m still up in the air on either the lx25 or the lx55. I’ll be doing mainly hardwoods, oak, walnut, mulberry. If I were to buy the lx25 is it possible to swap a bigger motor later on?
Hi while the big motor would be possible with tweaking later I would consider the lx55. Because of its 4 post design if your mainly doing hardwood. My 2 post lx25 with the motor upgrade still shakes a bit on big hardwood cuts.
Running to much lube will also wet the sawdust and clog up everything that might be part of the problem
Where did youbfind the kindle marker?
I've been just doing chainsaw milling, I'm planning on building a sawmill like this one, which kind of blades would you recommend? How many blades have you gone through in those 100 logs?
I also started with a chainsaw mill. I get my blades new and resharpened from Woodmizer. I’d estimate I’ve done between 18-20 blades. Thanks for watching!
Great video don't sugar coat it
Would it pay for itself if you have free logs?
Absolutely
Where would you find a used one from those guys looking for a bigger one !
Sawmill shopping is very very tough right now. Back orders, lumber demand, perfect storm. Those of us looking to upgrade can’t so there’s none in the used market. Keep hunting, Visit local Sawyer’s and let them know you’ve got cash. (Sometimes they have their old backup in storage). In the meantime I started with an Alaskan chainsaw mill. A lot of companies- Norwood, woodland, Hudson, frontier, timber king, blue ox, and more. Keep calling & thx for watching!
When assembled can 2 people carry the motor and case and then the track?
The track comes in three pieces. Once assembled I don’t believe 2 men could lift and carry it. I assembled the track in place. 2 strong men can lift the motor and carriage.
How much does it cost
Did removing the exhaust grate help?
Yes. But not as much as I hoped
@@spiritof7673 be real with me. Between the entry levels, which would you choose, woodmizer or woodland mills? I am torn between the 2 but am leaning towards the woodland mills because of this sawdust problem you're facing.
@@vinny9988 I’m just a hobby Sawyer I don’t want to mislead you. I’ve seen the woodland mills but never worked em myself. I do know once I had my own mill I wished I had gotten it sooner. It’s my understanding there’s quite a waiting list on mills right now. You may want to call and see who can even get you a mill right now. Good luck with your decision.
@@spiritof7673 just trying to get an honest opinion if you had any regrets not getting another brand. Thanks.
@@vinny9988 I have no regrets. And if I ever upgrade it would be in the Woodmizer line of mills
Have you ever cut any hickory with it?
Your voice sounds like Barack Obama.
............"crickets"….......😜🤪
Don't insult that sawmill man like that, lol