I really appreciate that you have made such a good machine for a homemade mill. Well done bro . A good knowledge to share . I think you are so dedicated to it. Thanks very much for all the videos.
@cliftonsnider1520
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for taking the time to put the mill and the video together it’s a great reference for the rest of us. I noticed of all the mill videos I’ve watched you are the only builder smart enough to use wood uprights for the logs to rest against just in case you forget to put them down.
@thatdude8247
3 жыл бұрын
Hands down best way I've seen to make a mill so far, electric motors are pretty easy to come across as well
@titusmkandawire5661
3 жыл бұрын
And you don't even ask for Subscribers to his channel after sharing such marvelous project build?. I'm already subscribed to your channel because I find value in what you do. This channel is underrated, like seriously! Thanks and God bless you Mitch!
@justinroberts5612
3 жыл бұрын
Right now your entire blade rack is attached to the log frame purely on weight, there's nothing to keep it from lifting off. If you catch a board wrong or get tippy in any way, there's nothing to keep it from falling over or the casters coming off the rails except the saw bar inside the log. Could be a bit exciting if you ever run into something like that happening. Catching a hard piece, steel, wire or something in the log will cause a "jolt" and with the direct drive from the motor to the chain it'll keep spinning till something breaks or you shut it off. Should also consider putting a stop at each end of the caster rails so you don't runoff either end. I don't suppose that system is very light and you'll only run it off the end once before you decide to put stops on. Might consider a variable speed motor with a clutch on your chain and sprocket. That will also keep you from having to flip the switch off and on. That's one of the reasons, small gas engines are used. Third thing to consider is the bracing/frame of the saw itself. You added additional bracing, making it more rigid but your saw bar is still a cantilever beam. That's the main reason you are getting vibration/saw wobble. If you make a box frame that holds your saw at both ends and add the lifting screw and slide poles on both ends then your saw will become a beam that is supported on both ends and you wont get the blade wobble. If you continue to run it like it is, you'll bend your bar, cut crooked and constantly burn up chains. If you attach the saw frame to the overall frame with rubber grommets you can take out some of the vibrations. Think of the cross bar handle on a chainsaw. They are attached using hard plastic and rubber and flexes when you use the saw. They are also there to limit the vibration you feel in your non-trigger hand and arm. Lastly, put a push bar or something up and behind the saw frame to mount your controls and put your hands on to guide the system as it cuts. Get yourself as far away from that saw bar as possible. It was hard to see from the angle of the video but your hands, feet, arms and legs are way to close to the action.
@mnunyabiz1913
Жыл бұрын
a secondary rail that creates a lip on the outside running along each base with a welded fin on the bottom of the moving part that slides under the lip should work well to keep everything from coming off the track.
@GaisaSanktejo
Жыл бұрын
I agree, though I would add a trigger bar or pressure switch like those used on electric mowers that cut off as soon as the user lets go. That toggle switch scares me silly!
@JohnWilliams-oq5nm
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video! This has been very helpful with ideas for a couple of projects as well as building a mill. Great innovative work!
@jjgarcia663
3 жыл бұрын
wow. we could sell and market your projects. wish many companies.and people would support your great inventions. lost for proper words. love it.
@StanlocoInc
3 жыл бұрын
Great set up and watching you build it was awesome.
@Ringwolf1
3 жыл бұрын
I really like what you created as you know there is always a way to some different adjustments .
@shaneherman8906
3 жыл бұрын
One of the easiest builds I've seen for a chainsaw mill. It's also one of the best well built ones. Strong, easy, and reliable. Nice job boss man. Hello from Elberta, Alabama, USA.
@baharomabdulwahab735
3 жыл бұрын
Im agree with you. Bravo.
@basicperson4245
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Im in alabama too.
@ronwilliamson8384
3 жыл бұрын
awesome job runs and cuts like a champ, very nice and well planned build
@alvaroschudeck957
2 жыл бұрын
Just a Suggestion, after some hrs of using it, there is an increasing probability to have an accident. Your knees are pretty close to the chain. Take it as a suggestion: A) Put some handle to push the frame for far, may be 1 meters from the back (it is just some more metal but cheap if you compare it to the consecuences) B) Add an emergency button to stop it (or start and stop), in the place where youre going to push the frame. Anyway, pretty witty and well finished. Good idea to share.
@sunnybloke9174
3 жыл бұрын
Great job mate - Aussie ingenuity at its best!
@torvaga
3 жыл бұрын
Been thinking of making a steel frame for my sled. Made one inspired by Izzy Swan. Thanks for sharing :)
@beardedprepper8606
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome idea and job! I suggest a simple mod for safety... Currently to turn on/off the saw you have to plug/unplug the power cord. And, you walk behind/over the log and saw which can be dangerous if you tripped and fell onto the saw as the chainsaw will still be running. Instead of having to plug and unplug the power to start/stop the motor, you might want to consider adding a momentary switch/trigger similar to what is on a circular saw or other tool. And, have it positioned on the side, so that you can walk on the side and don't risk tripping by walking behind/over the log and chainsaw. By installing a momentary trigger/switch the saw will only be running when you're pressing on the trigger, so if you slipped or tripped the saw will stop when you release the trigger.
@mtarrant3
3 жыл бұрын
I agree 100%
@GaisaSanktejo
Жыл бұрын
glad someone else suggested this too!
@cliffordruguna6820
2 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for the beautiful tutorial of a diy sawmill built right from scratch 👍
@Heather22056
3 жыл бұрын
Had to. Admire your work ethic and your ability. Great job,
@homemadetools
Жыл бұрын
Nice mill. We shared this video (and the previous 2 parts) on our homemade tools forum this week 😎
@taranatataranata7024
Жыл бұрын
Hai call me 🙏
@JOHNMORIN100
2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding that is do-able thanks for sharing. 100 points John M in Milo Maine
@Budginut
2 жыл бұрын
I was seriously looking at the bandsaw mills until I came across your videos. Thanks, I think I go this was instead
@erichertsens
3 жыл бұрын
Nice, enjoyed that build, from the dominican republic, gracias
@OneManBandWoodworks
3 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel mate, this build was awesome. That’s dense Aussie hardwood you’re cutting through there and it’s doing it easily I’m impressed. You should add a guard of some sort to reduce the leg removing potential...
@lavasiouxwindwater9789
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. A simple metal guard that adjusts, for when you lose footing and it cuts your leg.
@mnunyabiz1913
Жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same thing about leg guards, would hate to see you slip or have one of the kids/grand kids, dogs, etc run up on you and fall into it.
@joeyschnare6050
Жыл бұрын
a safety stop button as well !
@biffmalibu3733
Жыл бұрын
I was cringing seeing how close his shins were to that blade.
@eduardo_k
3 жыл бұрын
Nice work and thanks for taking the time to share the content.
@terryclinard5930
3 жыл бұрын
Nicely Done !! Very well thought out and executed. Only one thing to add , a Bar Guard on the end Mate , can't be too careful !!
@jasonstarr6419
3 жыл бұрын
YES! For the Love of your legs, put a guard on there so it doesn't decide to roll backwards into your legs before you can turn it off!!!!
@andyjohnstone6867
3 жыл бұрын
hi mitch thanks for posting a great video it help me to sort out the motor to chain drive youur way work great thank andrew
@darrenpierce5607
3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant build my friend! I think I will use this idea if you dont mind. Thanks for sharing!
@daniellaverty9096
3 жыл бұрын
That’s bloody awesome,
@phoenixknight9306
3 жыл бұрын
You are a pretty clever fella, well done.
@covfefe4409
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mitch thanks for video
@hernangerardosalazarbocane6721
3 жыл бұрын
Excelente e inspirador, gracias por compartir.
@Don.E.63
2 жыл бұрын
Great build! I really like it, i have all the tools to build one with but i guess im lacking motivation, good job!
@lucrebrazzi4069
Жыл бұрын
Wow what an elegant build! Holy cow!
@gerin1946
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice work and positive realisation --- wishing you all the best for all your sawing !!!
@robeenvishal5528
3 жыл бұрын
Going to make one soon.thanks!
@szcustomwoodworks6401
2 жыл бұрын
Very innovative, gives me the confidence to try something similar!!!
@miketanner1920
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant really cool build Just found your channel and subscribed Thank you for the videos
@mmcmrr
3 жыл бұрын
I want to see this thing in action more often. Looks grand.
@nickblackwell3684
2 жыл бұрын
Champion build mate well done 👍
@SuperMacDaddy66
2 жыл бұрын
Very nice work! If I could weld, I would love to have one of these.
@thirdroompro
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome brother, also like that rain water collector system you have on your house. If you connect a nice slow moving winch to pull the mill across the log you will not have to push it from behind which looks a bit scary to me. If you trip we could be calling you capn Ahab.
@donscottvansandt4139
Жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! Very nice build ...
@schockaday5783
3 жыл бұрын
Great design. You have given me another project to do ( eventually). My heart was in my stomach when you made your first cut, standing behind the saw, and your legs were not protected. Glad to see other cuts you did whilst pushing from the side. Noice project. Thanks.
@todddowney45
3 ай бұрын
GREAT JOB .
@redsquirrelftw
2 жыл бұрын
Really nice mill, never even crossed my mind to just get a bar and then drive it with a separate motor. also like that you went electric, a lot of these tend to be gas. Gas is harder to come by when you're in middle of the bush not to mention expensive now days. Solar power is free and abundant.
@cased3424
6 ай бұрын
Bloody epic mate.
@jaxcavatorclarke9622
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Love it
@basaltplainscreations5453
3 жыл бұрын
Very good build, greetings from Geelong
@kevintheblacksmith
2 жыл бұрын
Great build
@MGszamanVlog
3 жыл бұрын
hi can I use part of your video to my compilation homemade inventions ?
@paulhawkins547
3 жыл бұрын
Looks useful well done 👍
@mtozzy11
3 жыл бұрын
Lovely job.
@WJSmith-13
3 жыл бұрын
Simple and effective. Stay safe.
@trailtooth1447
Жыл бұрын
Great series
@MenardRebelRiders
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice 👌 love everything about this
@gerin1946
3 жыл бұрын
very good making --- I am copying your fabrication it did help me going forward with my project ! thank you ---- Happy Christmas and all the best for new year ! warm regards from french Guyana
@dwilk8547
3 жыл бұрын
Well done mate. Watch your leg. I'm still dreaming of making my own mill.
@brucethomas8890
3 жыл бұрын
BRAVO..! GOOD JOB..!
@inthemountainswithmeachum3256
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome build brother
@paulwensem8010
2 жыл бұрын
hi, mate excellent way to mill wood
@garymucher9590
3 жыл бұрын
Always a design as you go. But there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing that. I would install a safety bar behind the saw so if you fall, you don't end up into the chain blade. It only has to happen once and it is all over. But nice setup. You do know the wide kerf of the chainsaw blade makes it a whole lot slower then a typical bandsaw blade I'm sure... Thumbs Up!
@alabamagpaaprospector7699
3 жыл бұрын
Great job
@derulle6801
3 жыл бұрын
Perfect!
@stevesmith-eq9fv
2 жыл бұрын
Much thanks from the Pacific Northwest
@user-iv5iv6ck2m
Жыл бұрын
Отлично получилось . Молодец.
@tsn74
3 жыл бұрын
Отличный станок получился! Думаю можно было сделать немного ниже, так как сильно высоко поднята рама.
@Raygilley10
2 жыл бұрын
nice build and very good descrpictions
@phillipparker8947
Жыл бұрын
Great idea. It sounds as if it's quieter than one with the 2 stroke engine on it which is deafening
@rafaelellis-rech6950
3 жыл бұрын
Awesome build! I think you may want to consider adding a bar oiler to keep your bar and chain well lubricated.
@davidelliott5843
3 жыл бұрын
He shows what looks like a chain oiler at 5:50.
@brewsterly2927
3 жыл бұрын
Did you watch it! 1:32
@newsoftheworld7927
3 жыл бұрын
All Vids Seen best man ever
@fernandoluizdiasceciliocec9579
2 жыл бұрын
Você é um gênio. Parabéns
@timdyck8492
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job ,I’ve wanted to make my own chain sawmill for a long time just haven’t had the time ,but this has some great ideas and like everything there’s always improvements as u go ,that red wood is gorgeous 👍 and the reason your pipe clamps didn’t work is because there cast and u can’t weld cast ,u have to braze it 😃
@whirled_peas
2 жыл бұрын
You can weld it, just very difficult and technique varies on composition and grain
@plasmacutter1
2 жыл бұрын
@@whirled_peas preheat the cast iron, then mig it.
@UncleDanBand64
3 жыл бұрын
Great work
@ronaldod1610
2 жыл бұрын
Very good. Congratulations. I'm a viewer Brasilian
@kevinmote1303
3 жыл бұрын
Might consider a riving knife behind the saw chain, like on a table saw. Just to protect your legs.
@mtarrant3
3 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@dalemasyk1583
3 жыл бұрын
WELL DONE .... NICE N SIMPLE BUILT
@freedomsailer
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent Job
@TilkRaivo
9 ай бұрын
Three important things you definitely already know. 1: The sharpening angle of the saw chain for the sawmill is 10 degrees. (It's usually 35 degrees.) 2: Lubrication of the saw chain is absolutely necessary. 3: The linear speed of the saw chain should be the same as that of the chainsaw. (choose the largest sprocket and the electric motor must be at least 3000 rpm.)
@pgkallin2252
2 жыл бұрын
Great work💪
@user-nt3cj4uh1b
Жыл бұрын
молодец мужик сразу видно что работяга, удачи тебе и главное здоровья всем вам
@ekremyldz9872
2 жыл бұрын
Very good job
@Heather22056
3 жыл бұрын
Good job 👏
@raybin6873
2 жыл бұрын
Very good ideas and build. 👍👍👍
@sailingsolar
3 жыл бұрын
Very nice build! It certainly works well, no argument there. A band saw blade over chain saw is far more time efficient yielding much faster cutting speeds. Time is money after all. I also would think new/replacement band saw cutting blades are cheaper for any given length but I haven't compared the two. Cheers.
@whirled_peas
2 жыл бұрын
A bandsaw mill is usually faster but not always. With enough torque and speed a chainsaw mill can outpace a bandsaw mill
@xnettius7988
2 жыл бұрын
Good job
@RealRadNek
Жыл бұрын
I think by the time you bought all the materials for this to build, if you're handy with welding which the average person is not, would pretty much be close to the cost of the low end woodland mills sawmill. Very ingenious though.
@mnunyabiz1913
Жыл бұрын
Great job, much appreciated. I am looking to build something similar except the supporting frame/base will need to be portable/bolt together so I can build the frame around large trees that cannot be moved without a crane. I am considering a band saw as opposed to chainsaw blade because of the likelihood of there being steel items embedded into the trees I will be cutting. I have three black walnut trees that are approximately 50-90" in diameter for a majority of the lenths and as long as 14' in length. I'm planning to cut all into table slabs and the left overs I'll use for gun stock blanks, butcher board, knife handle material, etc...
@franksandlin8974
Жыл бұрын
Could use a garage door spring ,a couple of pulleys, and a atv winch to make it self feeding. You could also use tongue jacks to raise and lower blade. Add a couple of sprockets and chain and can adjust both from 1 side.
@barrydesmond9288
3 жыл бұрын
Dont know if anyone has said but would get a flat plate welded behind the blade parallel with the chain blade so ifit ever rolls back you dont end up 2 feet shorter and some sort of safety switch as soon as you let it go it cuts power to the motor just in case you trip when walking
@bozotheclown935
3 жыл бұрын
Mitch, my worry is that the oil you use to lube the chain will get into the wood. On a normal band blade they lube with water. I like adapting a chainsaw like you have done, but if I was going to plank a piece of say Cedar with the intent of making furniture, I would probably prefer a bandsaw cut. But there a re a hell of a lot of things that can be cut with your system there. Thanks for sharing that project. ==BOZE==
@mnunyabiz1913
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing at first but most projects are going to run through a plainer, I would expect any oil would get removed during finishing.
@bca-biciclindcuaxel7527
Жыл бұрын
I was about to ask in part 2 how you lube the bar...then I thought, lets check if he has another Part on this project :)) Perfect ! subed
@georgelindabateman5373
10 ай бұрын
Good job.
@edwinadkins
Жыл бұрын
👍 Great Job
@NathanRiggins
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed some of the cuts had visible lines on them, partially from the weight of the board pressing down on the chain(looks like you took care of the vibration with the counterweights). When I was researching electric chainsaw mills I found a handheld circular saw attachment called a beam saw that has a metal bar behind the chain so the wood board doesn't pinch the chain while cutting. I think it would greatly improve the cut board's surface. Great project!
@whirled_peas
2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, a riving knife wouldn’t make a huge difference to the cut quality, it would need to be the same thickness as the kerf to support the piece above to stop it pressing down which wouldn’t work
@arturaspaulauskas1692
Жыл бұрын
Super!😉👍
@baharomabdulwahab735
3 жыл бұрын
Bravo Bro Mitch.. Congratulation. Best simple one. I did subscribe your channel.. and did thumb up..👍
@STROYBEREG
2 жыл бұрын
Молодец MAN)))) Очень не плохо получилось. Возьму себе на заметку.
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