Learning the Ropes on an Off-Road Sawmill

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Are you in Virginia?

I'm really interested in how this small mill works out for you. I have 100 acres of second growth in the pnw.

That smile on your face when you made your first cut😂. I had the same reaction when I made mine. I have a frontier mill and the scale is completely different, I think the Frontier is much more intuitive. That off road mill is interesting. I suggest you pick a relatively level area, it will make setup and milling much easier. FYI, you’re addicted now, good luck not looking at every tree as lumber😂

I have seen video where they level the log to get the pith wood centered.

Hoping to cut my first log tomorrow. Idk…. I’m liking that scale upside down. Seeing how we’re starting milling around the same time I have no choice but to subscribe! Lol. Thanks , Terry

The slab cuts are not waste, they’ll keep ya good n warm 👍🏻 don’t lose sleep over getting every last 2x4

I'm sure I can learn a lot from you I really enjoyed your videos this one.
You already how did the forest what's the proper techniques you can turn your Forest into a food Forest. Is there a Food Forest all over the world that are thousands of years old in fact the Amazon rainforest is a food Forest over 4,000 years old the study of permaculture has rediscovered in these ancient techniques

Call Woodland Mills and get a replacement for the part you broke. Their customer service is top notch. I have the same model as you and I broke a part during installation. They shipped me a replacement and a spare for free.

Is it possible your log stops are in 180 degrees from where the engineer intended? I think more of the flat should be against the log and the bevel would allow your blade guide to be closed up more.

Very cool. Maybe you can also do some videos on drying them. I have found they always warp when drying. Dunno how to prevent it. There are tricks to fixing it (soak in water and put under weight).

Don't waste good logs learning to use the mill. Cut down some junk to practice on. Best of luck.

A pretty handy thing to do with your log I saw parallel to the pith in the Center of the log. Do this by measuring the height of the pith on the big end and wedge the small end to match. That way you’re less likely to have grain in your planks that runs out within the length of your plank.

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What is the thought process behind so much processing in the forest? I would think that it would be easier to have a stationary and prepared work area for the mill and to take the logs to it.

That's a great result for ya 👍
Love the music you use on the vids, are you able to say what the artists are?

What's the best length to cut logs if you're going to sell them to a 3rd party commercial sawmill? Is longer always more valuable?

I’d say first off you should get that bed perfectly level both the bunks and the rails. You need a more solid base for the legs to sit on so it doesn’t flex as the powerhead rides across it. Maybe mill up a 6x6 frame base? Looks like you have a fun new tool to learn!

Didn’t know snug was a technical term lol 👍🏼

Cutting from the small end and shimming log can help with those small logs

Laser...
Attach little lasers that aim down log exactly as saw travels. Might make the learning process a bit easier and take the "edge" off your mind.

I, of course, have never used a bandsaw mill. I'm still mastering my battery powered pole saw 😅
Just spit ballin'

There are multiple points on the frame for the jack bracket so you can lift the mill up easier for leveling. Leveling is a pain. I find i move my mill less than I expected because it's an hour to set up the machine. A shovel for digging a foot into the ground took me a couple of years to figure out.

I have a bunch of bushlander videos on my channel. Also check the comments as there are a few people with their own mills exploring their challenges such as Oregon Old Timer.

Hey from New Brunswick I have sawn quite a bit of fir and it does some weird stuff when you start cutting it...i have had the same problems. I have found it good for large dimension lumber not so good for boards. Sharp blades and extra drive belts on hand will save you some frustration. Happy sawing.

Is part of this due to poor manual or did it not come with a manual. I have been dealing with equipment from China that has no manuals and it is all guess work to figure it out. Part of why I was interested in this is because it is north amaerican made and I expected there would be good documentation on how to do stuff.