I wanted one for years. And just like boats - already want a bigger one, haha. But I’m really enjoying the process. Love your channel as well! Was thinking about getting a lathe myself. Thanks for watching!
More beautiful wood! Would love to see you bring out the grain with water and just show us more of each piece. Great job though, love seeing your son get involved too! Keep it up.
Your work sure does look MUCH better than any of the other vids Ive watched with the 25, and most of them are pine- that made me suspicious. I have 95% hardwoods here in So IN; maple, white oak, hickory, and a lot of tulip poplar. This looked like it cut the red oak really well. How many red oak logs can you cut with a single blade? It looks like its cutting even, side to side thickness wise; is it? Ill be like you, about 1/2 sawing for me and 1/2 for hobbyists. It looked like you sped the video up in places; did you? How long did it take you to actually mill that log, start to finish? I really enjoyed your video here- it was as honest and BS-free milling video as Ive seen and i appreciate that.
I definitely speed the video up to make it more consumable. If you are doing hardwoods I would suggest the lx 55 because of the stability of the 4 post design. But most importantly get the engine upgrade in horsepower. I did and it’s well worth it.
@@spiritof7673 That seems like very good advice. By increase in hp do you mean the 14hp 55? That really looks more like the machine i need than the 25. I thought the 25 was under powered even with the 9hp. And you can see the 25 saw head woble on the tracks the last 30% of many cuts. Thats what made me not want to get one of these. There is a lot of cheap lumber in Indiana from guys with mills ($1-2/ft). Its lousy sawn. If i need a 1x6, I'll need to buy a 2x8 because the wood is wavy cut and usually warped. Its still cheap but that puts the burden of cleaning it up on me and my shop equipment, which has costs of its own as you probably know. If i buy from guys with expensive industrial mills who saw a standard dimensional product with less waste and work, then we are looking at lumber 4 times the cost. At the later rate, i may be better sawing my own with my own mill. MAYBE. Even having my lumber custom sawn by guys with a mill to be oversized (all 5/4, or 10/4)- it looks like buying my own is a better deal- IF IT ACTUALLY WORKS AS ADVERTIZED. Your thoughts,if I may?
Yes & yes. Usually just on the surface so they plane/sand out. Still trying to find better drying strategies. I went with the motor upgrade and I’m glad I did. Thanks for watching!
Hello. Little bit of both. I’m in that Micro Milling Niche. 50% Friends family and neighbors keep me pretty busy. 50% I’m milling on spec for future projects - Sawyer shed, tables, etc. Everything woodworking takes time lol. Thanks for watching!
Oh I get it, been doing epoxy art/furniture for a few years now...almost got everything done for my family and friends. Now I can finally start actually SELLING it. 😂
You got it. I’m always running different logs through the mill so I find a 10* to be a good all around blade for my needs. This was a brand new blade for this task. Thanks for watching!
It helps when you are as big as the log! You make it look easy. GREAT video. You need to push me into going ahead and ordering one this week!
I bought a mill from canadas surplus store simalar to yours. But 4 poster just cut first lumber to make forms for cement pad for my mill
You are doing some very nice work with your saw.
Thank you, so much to learn, but really enjoying it. Appreciate the encouragement & thanks for watching!
Great looking lumber was wanting to get one
I wanted one for years. And just like boats - already want a bigger one, haha. But I’m really enjoying the process. Love your channel as well! Was thinking about getting a lathe myself. Thanks for watching!
More beautiful wood! Would love to see you bring out the grain with water and just show us more of each piece. Great job though, love seeing your son get involved too! Keep it up.
Thanks for the suggestion. I’m very new to UA-cam & video in general- so feedback is great.
Would also be nice if you added some text or voiceovers in post-editing about what is happening at that point in the video.
Try pinch strap method with tractor to turn big logs. Even though you are powerful, the back is perishable.
Great video, thanks for not putting annoying music! I'm planning on building one, any advice?
Thanks. Music is hit or miss lol. Get your spot as level as possible, mill bad logs first as practice, be very patient with yourself.
@@spiritof7673 thanks! I have some experience from chainsaw milling but building the mill will be an adventure haha
Nice looking boards!
Your work sure does look MUCH better than any of the other vids Ive watched with the 25, and most of them are pine- that made me suspicious. I have 95% hardwoods here in So IN; maple, white oak, hickory, and a lot of tulip poplar. This looked like it cut the red oak really well. How many red oak logs can you cut with a single blade? It looks like its cutting even, side to side thickness wise; is it? Ill be like you, about 1/2 sawing for me and 1/2 for hobbyists. It looked like you sped the video up in places; did you? How long did it take you to actually mill that log, start to finish? I really enjoyed your video here- it was as honest and BS-free milling video as Ive seen and i appreciate that.
I definitely speed the video up to make it more consumable. If you are doing hardwoods I would suggest the lx 55 because of the stability of the 4 post design. But most importantly get the engine upgrade in horsepower. I did and it’s well worth it.
@@spiritof7673 That seems like very good advice. By increase in hp do you mean the 14hp 55? That really looks more like the machine i need than the 25. I thought the 25 was under powered even with the 9hp. And you can see the 25 saw head woble on the tracks the last 30% of many cuts. Thats what made me not want to get one of these. There is a lot of cheap lumber in Indiana from guys with mills ($1-2/ft). Its lousy sawn. If i need a 1x6, I'll need to buy a 2x8 because the wood is wavy cut and usually warped. Its still cheap but that puts the burden of cleaning it up on me and my shop equipment, which has costs of its own as you probably know. If i buy from guys with expensive industrial mills who saw a standard dimensional product with less waste and work, then we are looking at lumber 4 times the cost. At the later rate, i may be better sawing my own with my own mill. MAYBE. Even having my lumber custom sawn by guys with a mill to be oversized (all 5/4, or 10/4)- it looks like buying my own is a better deal- IF IT ACTUALLY WORKS AS ADVERTIZED. Your thoughts,if I may?
so on this mill, it looks like you have to provide solid base (your dimensional lumber under the tracks) to keep flex out of tracks?.
I watched another vid about that machine, operator said they had to clean the blade box of shavings several times a log. That happen with you too?
I'll take that fancy desk please
Made som nice boards
I get that same rise on every cut, about 3/8 to 1/2" in the first 3" of cutting. Have you come up with a way to beat it?
Enjoyed your video. Can I ask what model and size engine you have on your LX25?
Hi. I upgraded to the 9hp
When you are talking about the kirf àre you losing or gaining on your cuts
The kerf is the thickness lost. It’s the thickness of your blade and it’s your sawdust production.
@@spiritof7673 so a 1 inch board is like a7/8
@@gregboshell4532 depends how you cut.
Sawyer scales are useful. They show actual dimensional cut, cut minus kerf, etc.
@@spiritof7673 ok thanks
Do you have issues with surface cracks on your red oak boards, and did you get the 9hp option?
Yes & yes. Usually just on the surface so they plane/sand out. Still trying to find better drying strategies. I went with the motor upgrade and I’m glad I did. Thanks for watching!
Are you milling for yourself or are you selling to customers?
Hello. Little bit of both. I’m in that Micro Milling Niche. 50% Friends family and neighbors keep me pretty busy. 50% I’m milling on spec for future projects - Sawyer shed, tables, etc. Everything woodworking takes time lol. Thanks for watching!
Oh I get it, been doing epoxy art/furniture for a few years now...almost got everything done for my family and friends. Now I can finally start actually SELLING it. 😂
Any problems with sawdust discharge?
Lift with your legs - avoid using the back. That log was very hard to turn, even for a big guy like you...and over time, the back gets damaged.
what blade you running? 10*?
You got it. I’m always running different logs through the mill so I find a 10* to be a good all around blade for my needs. This was a brand new blade for this task. Thanks for watching!
Can tell u did't level the track you should not have to raise the saw head. To pull it back
Can tell u my 14 hp kohler is a lot faster cutting
The machine is underpowered, I have one. So, one has to slow down or an ocean wave is going to be the result!
Wood mizer over priced for what u get