Wrestling these slabs gives this sawyer a strong back, but it was the standing reverse high jump he did with the chain saw that really impressed me.

@keithrayeski3147

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣👍🏻

@drewjohnson4673

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info

@jamesdevlin1286

Жыл бұрын

@@keithrayeski3147 😊

These videos are great! Dave is an excellent teacher, and he is not afraid to show past mistakes he has learned from. That acrobatic, reverse leap on top of the log, had me laughing for days, best thing I have seen on KZread for a long time!

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeff! I do enjoy running the mill and making the videos, but you'd be surprised how many people think that jumping up on that log was some kind of trick photography.

So, we are about the same age. I'll be 74 in a few weeks. When I watch you working your magic, I wonder, what wood it take to get started? We live along the 45th parallel in NW Lower Michigan - in the heart of hardwood and pine forests. The greatest challenge I see, at the moment, is getting to the logs or getting the logs to the saw. I'm working on it. Thanks so much for the outstanding videos. Warms my heart to see another well aged man doing something he loves. Thank you.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

A lot of the logging up there takes place when the ground is frozen to minimize damage... just when I'd rather have my feet propped up in front of the wood stove. A one-man operation presents a lot of options, since others aren't depending on you for income. My best source is tree services, who are often glad to get sawlogs removed to save themselves the trouble. I should do a video on the subject, but I have a simple winch and ramp to parbuckle big logs onto the trailer from the side. There's some nice birds-eye maple up your way, if you're lucky enough to find it. As far as being well-aged, I'll let you in on a little secret. I speed up the videos a bit, so you don't see how slow I move om real life. As far as what you need, in addition to a sawmill, are a couple of chain saws, cant hook, winch, pickup truck, and a dog.

Dave Boyt is a true inspiration. Thanks for the video. I wish all of the nay sayers of Norwood HD36 sawmills would watch this video. To them I want to say, "folks, this is what a Norwood HD36 can do when a person who knows what he is doing and is willing to do it is operating it." I have sawed some huge slabs on mine HD36 but so far Dave still has me beat by a couple of inches. I had never thought of taking the guides off of it until I read about it in one of Dave's posts on the forum some time back.

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, James! Thanks for the kind words. No matter what mill you have, you'll probably wind up pushing it to the limit! Keep on sawmilling!

This New Englander loves your outlook and the way you do things, I retired in northeast Missouri.

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. You've had some pretty rough weather up your way, hope you're staying warm & safe. Drop me a line if you're ever down this way. I'm about an hour and a half west of Springfield.

How anyone could press the thumbs down button on this is beyond me, Almost seems un-American, lol. And speaking of laughing, my wife gave me and odd look when I busted out laughing when He jumped "up" on that log. Great Video, Thanks for sharing.

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael. I guess slicing up lumber isn't everyone's cup of tea, and some folks just don't get it. Spring-loaded steel toe logging boots are a real hoot, for sure!

I'm just imagining all of the wood crafts I could make with all that wood 🪵 😋. Thank you for your time and knowledge 🙏.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Nothing much goes to waste around the mill. Small scraps do make good craft wood, and even the sawdust goes back into the soil. And, of course, plenty of slab wood for the wood stove in the winter.

Staying active is the key to good health, along with good nutrition. I enjoy your videos, and agree that work is all in the eye of the beholder.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I agree about staying in shape-- and no doubt about it, sawmilling will definitely get you there!

Dave, you are one crazy cool cat that I would truly enjoy hunting a log and sawing up with you. Good times for sure!

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, John. Hunting & bringing back a "trophy" log does indeed make for good times.

I really enjoy the logs you cut.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It's great to be able to do something this enjoyable. And every log has its own challenges & rewards.

This was one of your best videos Dave. I really enjoyed it. That was a great back jump too. LOL

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Can''t believe that that video was posted 5 years ago... not sure I could jump like that now.

@tomsommer54

Жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 Hey Dave, what happened to the videos you did putting my mill together? I’ve been looking for them all this time. Are they coming out soon? I liked the one where you presented me with my Norwood hat.

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

@@tomsommer54 Not sure. I completed the editing, but it is up to Norwood, as far as posting them. I'll drop you a line when they get uploaded.

@tomsommer54

Жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 Hi Dave, I had a catastrophic event on the mill and the blade jumped off. It bent the stationary guide bracket. I have a new one coming. I’m hopping the top plate of the carriage doesn’t need to come off to get at a nut. Will I be able just to spin those 3 bolts off and replace it. I am hoping they are permanent nuts under there.

I agree your videos are quite informative, at 65 I still pour commercial concrete ,I am buying one of these mills because I live in Oregon and they're just way too many trees around ,thanks for all your hard work in making these videos keep it up

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your mill. I'm "Post Oakie" on the Norwood Connect forum (you can get there from their web site). Let me know if you have any questions. My daughter lives in Portland, OR, and I just got back from a visit. Beautiful country, lots of trees. I'm also 65, by the way, and if you're in reasonably good shape, the mill will serve you well.

That was amazing to watch, I had know idea how versatile these saws are. I really appreciate your expertise, thanks so much for sharing. You are helping me make up my mind on my sawmill purchase. Also, love the tire/bucket modification on the sawdust exhaust port.

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. The mill still amazes me when I try out a new technique on a challenging log. Good luck with your mill. Let me know how it works out!

Amazing stuff, thanks for sharing! Love the ability to recover beautiful wood from discarded pieces. 👍🏻👍🏻

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I get a lot of discarded logs from tree services... a real shame what winds up in the landfill!

Great video. Thanks. Very approachable and humanly expressed!

I like the 5 gal bucket idea for catching the sawdust. Thanks for the great tips and ideas! All the best from Tennessee.. Be safe..

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Always good to hear from you.

thank you sir, for taking the time out to make these videos. very informative.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

These videos are really well edited, careful attention to sound even when being fast forward. Interesting and entertaining narration too of course.

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm a one-man operation. I pretty much just set the camera on a tripod and let it run. I also do the editing, so I appreciate your comments.

Love the innovation with the saw dust deflector !

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is made out of a section of tire from a riding mower and works surprisingly well, even without the bucket.

All of your videos are great! You are doing a great service to the new cutters out there like myself. Keep up the great work.

Thank you Dave, It may be several years old but this video was really useful I am about to order a Norwood having enjoyed your videos old and new and have several large butts that I can now mill thanks to your example with the sycamore. Again , thanks from Wales.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Lloyd, good to hear from you again! Good luck with those large logs. Take your time, get everything lined up, and be careful! 👍

The musical instrument is really nice.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Still learning to play the dang thing, looking forward to building more.

You sir, are an inspiration. Thank you for posting.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Should have some new videos out before long, if the weather permits.

Now that was a lot of fun. So many trees and so little time. Although I only have an LM29 I have done many of the same styles of cuts. Just awesome fun as you say!

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

The LM29 is a great mill, too. Keep a sharp blade on it, and it can slice up some amazing lumber.

Hey, that looks like a butterfly!! And that o.Orange is great for Bow making!

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to try bow making. Actually, it was used by Native Americans, and is also known as "Bois d'arc", which is French for Bow wood (also called "bodark" by the locals). Hard to find a piece long and straight enough for bows!

GOD BLESS you, SIR! good work!

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I really enjoy it!

that rocked my world, thank you xx

This is exactly what I dream of doing in retirement. Dave has a great attitude too!

@laurabutler6253

6 жыл бұрын

Jerry Learn do it! Don't give up your dream. I can't tell you what a joy it has been having my sawmill. Its hard work and methodic, but when you run your hands over that beautiful cant, its all worth it. I just milled a very ugly cedar tree and it almost killed my atv but I discovered it made two beautiful fireplace mantels and they were sold before they left the mill. Almost hated to see them go. Plus I got many boards out of too.

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

If you're not careful, it will take you out of retirement into your next career!

I love dulcimers. Thank you for this inspirational video. Also, that was a nice jump onto that big log. :).

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. Yeh, sawmilling wil keep you in shape. Hope to build more instruments in the future.

Enjoyed watching this video today!!!

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Gave me a good excuse to mill some logs that were laying around the yard.

Great video! These teach me so much & I really appreciate them.

Beautiful play😊

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Todd

Fantastic ending! Thank you!

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Every log presents its own challenge and reward! I checked out your videos. I've got some good Missouri post oak milled for a raised bed, and I think we'll use your design. Are you living in the cabin yet?

You are my hero, just getting in to saw-milling, and you have been a inspiration on my decision to do it,

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Anyone could do the same, as long as they're careful and are willing to learn as they go. Which sawmill are you looking at?

cant wait till I get mine, that does look like fun.

That was pretty fun riding along with you 👍

You have all your fingers, i trust every word you say.

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks... glad to hear it... I've got a bridge for sale... cheap...

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Nice ol' VW you're restoring. Standard 8 looks great. I've got a '59 Triumph TR 10 (Herald) that needs a serious makeover.

I have been watching as many of your videos and enjoy every one of them. Hope to get a sawmill in a short while. Thank you for your videos.

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I enjoy running the mill, but all this rain has shut me down for a while. More videos coming soon!

I have had my Norwood for three weeks now. Bought it used. And absolutely love it. I sure your passion . Thanks for sharing. Fellow Norwooder. Scottville Michigan..By the way, I bought a 2008 Norwood Lumber mate 2000.

@NorwoodsawmillsDirect

5 жыл бұрын

Sawmilling is a passion for sure! Glad you are enjoying the videos John. Happy sawing! :-)

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

There is a surprising number of Lumbermate 2000 sawmills still in use. They are a great machine. Hope you get many years of good use out of it!

The lacewood info was right up my alley... I've been getting big pallets and the top boards are oak and most of the runners are oak too but some are noticeably different with the orange lace pattern ... Now I now what it is.... Great video

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

Sycamore is often used for pallets-- what a waste for such beautiful wood. Glad you're making use of it!

Yup I watched this video a year ago and bought the HD36 . Put together last april and first slabs were amazing I love my mill.

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! Would love to compare notes with you. The folks at Norwood can put you in touch with me.

You're my hero. When I grow up I would love to be just like you. Keep up the good work champ.

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Aaron. Are your a sawyer or woodworker? I'm still trying to figure out what I'll do when I "grow up".

@aaronconwell7403

4 жыл бұрын

Dave Boyt just a simple carpenter

your idea of fun is right up my alley sir

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Yeh, sawmilling & making music are big in my life. I checked out a couple of your videos. What on earth was the mill your Dad was cutting 4x4s on??? Never seen one like it! Nice guitar playing & vocal too, by the way. I do some pickin', but avoid singing when anyone's in earshot.

@johnnybrace

3 жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 Dave it’s an Aussie made rig called a DinaSaw...I use it often, actually works pretty good but I am hoping to upgrade. You keep on truckin’ sir it’s obviously workin for ya!!! Thx for watching my songin too

Decorative cookies gotta admit they would look cool as a siding for a wood shop.

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

They'd make a nice round table, too.

OUTSTANDING!!

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Any day out at the mill is a good one!

I have always wanting to get a sawmill, now you have just made me want it even moreso. I will have one soon.

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Keep me posted! You're welcome to come over and try out mine.

What a pleasant surprise - wood and video!

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I'm more of a wood guy, but it is fun coming up with the video. I never know exactly how they'll come out.

Love these videos!

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Got more on the way.

Awesome video! Keep making them...

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Brilliant...again

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

What a pleasure it is to watch your video!!! Finally someone having fun and enjoying all the hard work. The dulcimer sounds as beautiful as the wood looks that you milled up and thank you for the tips. I have an hm122 and will try it all. Except the really big log, not that good with a chainsaw. Once again, you are very enjoyable to watch. ;)

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Hope you enjoy your mill as much as I enjoy mine!

@jimmclean4876

5 жыл бұрын

I have watch both you with the Norwood and the mill creek videos trying to decide which one to order. I have learned a lot from you both thanks

That jump was far out.👍

Thank you brother,I will be getting a mill in the future .

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and leaving the comment. Once you get sawdust in your veins, there's no turning back!

One trick cut I look forward to doing I saw an Amish men with a Norwood mill doing. He put the 8" cedar log down between the rest and up onto one rest. Now then could cut oblong cookies.

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good use for small cedar logs. Lots of cookies in a short time. Thanks for the idea!

You sound so much like Red Green that I kept subconsciously expecting a punchline! Great videos - I've watched a few now. Lovely dulcimer, too, and wow, the man can play!

@budsbustbi6339

3 жыл бұрын

yep!!

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Awww, thanks. I do use a fair amount of duck tape, but unlike Red Green, I don't care whether women find me handy or handsome, as long as they find me (there's your punch line). Still learning the dulcimer

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Just checked out your horse-drawn vehicle video. My great-grandfather founded the Boyt Saddle & Harness Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. I remember visiting it as a young child when my grandfather was in charge. He was a stubborn man and never thought that a tractor would ever replace a good team of horses!

Love to hear from you about the Engineering "mishaps" on this beautiful machines.

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

I could make an entire video of "bloopers"... just maybe will.

I really enjoyed this video Dave!

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and for leaving the comment.

funny you were talking about the osage orange being tough to handle. I have been cutting black locust ...some that fell down and they still wanted to live so the 6 foot high shoots going straight up I had to trim off..Black locust has big thorns on the smaller branches so when I was cutting off all the shoots I had to duck the thorny branches lol. I taught them a lesson..they are now lumber lol

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Anything with thorns is hard on hands & tires. Hate the tree, love the boards! We've got a place here I call "Osage Flats". It's actually on a hill but the thorns there caused a flat tire on my tractor. As much as I hate to use herbicides, I'll put a little Tordon (Pathway) on stumps to keep 'em from resprouting.

I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to make them.

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! More videos are on the way.

excellent endeavor.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Superb! I've got a collection of odd-logs I've been holding on to that are now going on this weekend.. Thank you for the video

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Have fun making sawdust. Hope you have better weather than we have forecast here.

@MrAlfonsodema

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 So anything bigger than 26 inches that you want to slab do you remove both blade guides or just the adjustable guide?

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrAlfonsodema I just remove the adjustable guide. That gets me to 32". So far, I've never removed the fixed guide. Never had a problem, but I am careful not to push very hard. Just take your time, and it will work fine. Best regards!

@MrAlfonsodema

4 жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 thanks i appreciate your help

I like your videos the best. not into the short ones that only last 1 minute or so thanks for sharing

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Larry. Guess this proves you really CAN find just about anything on the 'net.

Always a 👍 from Cadillac Michigan

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words.

Great Content you're putting out! Thank you!

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I really enjoy the video and the music that you played at the end. Thanks!

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Still learning how to play the dulcimer, but slowly getting the hang of it.

Awesome video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Hi, Greg, with a name like that, I figured you must have a few videos up, as well. Nice camper trailer videos, and I'll give that cell phone tripod idea a try. Doesn't hurt to have a backup system. You're on the right track with the solar!

Nice job

Love your videos 🇺🇸👍from Rhode Island

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Matt!

Hello my friend! Thanks for that video. It is very nice to see that you have work with your machine. And you talk about what you're doing. And how to get the most out of the tree. On the best possible way. Thank you! Before that. It's nice to get some new ideas. And you almost want to come over to visit you? IN USA. And help spell the tree .? For you. ;) Yes and so well .. Thanks! also. That was pretty much it. music it was so great to hear it, too. Yes that you can have fun when you work! ;) M v h. / Ralph

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I pretty much get new ideas every time I cut a log, and I always enjoy seeing how others tackle their challenges. You're welcome to visit- I'm always looking for some free help!

Wish I lived close by so I could come over and help ! I would have loved to have a sawmill ! :-)

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

There's lots of these mills out there, probably one not too far from you. If you ever do find yourself in southwest Missouri, look me up. I'm always looking for free help!

More volume.Love the video

Nice "Wildwood Flower". aLSO NICE DULCIMER. also, nice video. thanks.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Still learning to play that thing.

my grandaddy, who would have been over 100 by now, had an expression, "tougher than bodock (osage orange) single (pronounced "sangle" in W. Tenn.) tree. Single trees were a harnessing apparatus used when farming with mules and horses.

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Love those folk expressions! Bodark has more names than any other tree. Around here, they're also known as hedge or Osage orange. Extremely tough & durable and, as I learned from experience, burns hot enough to make a cast iron wood stove glow in the dark! Thanks for the comparison!

This was a great show I like it a lot great ideas to think of thank you

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Any day at the mill is a good one!

Wow, that sawdust from the Osage orange is really neat. I don't know if those grow in Texas. Sycamore sure does!

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, Osage orange grows in Texas (also known as hedge and bodark), but it is hard to find straight pieces big enough to mill. Just keep your eyes open for unusual stuff & see what's inside. You might have some mesquite worth milling.

@Madmun357

5 жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810, I love mesquite. It's really hard so your tools will take a beating. I turned a bowl out of mesquite. Straight logs can be hard to find, but I've found a few here and there.

You jump pretty high for an old guy. Cross fit training? That mountain dulcimer sounds great. 🎼 🎵

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Amazing how high you can jump when you discover a copperhead coiled up under a log! Thanks for the comment on the dulcimer. Still learning to play, and hope to build a few more in the shop this winter.

What a champ

by the way, fun to watch you throw those slabs around like a 20 year old.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Amazing how much better you look when you speed up the video!

Excellent video

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and for leaving a comment!

Never heard bodark called hedge in my part of texas but as soon as the sawdust appeared it was a dead giveaway. Strung many fences on bodark post that last forever. When you showed that dulcimer i had to subscribe. Beautifully made piece.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. You play 'em? I think my next dulcimer will be made of hedge. I've bent a lot of fencing staples on hedge posts, too. They say that some people put a rock on top of a hedge post-- when the rock has completely weathered away, it is time to replace the post!

@mikes1345

5 жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 no I dont play. A late friend made a different type and played it. I thought they sounded comforting.

Love your video

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. More in the works.

Great job Dave, you get up on big logs pretty easily for a 64 old sawyer. I see lots of stacks of lumber, you were busy last fall...

@miguelchinon4760

6 жыл бұрын

quiero. Combra. una. pero. nese. Sito. el. numero

@daveboyt6810

6 жыл бұрын

Hi, Wayne, great to hear from you! Amazing what a little editing can do. Wish I could move as quickly as the video shows. Hope to see you at the Ohio Paul Bunyan show again this year.

I just picked up my mill 4 days ago, love these videos, keep them coming.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your mill. Looking forward to seeing YOUR videos!

Thank you, Sir First time to watch you. Have you posted more “tips”?

@NorwoodsawmillsDirect

5 жыл бұрын

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Thanks for the video! I have a rough time figuring how to get odd shaped behemoth logs as well as shorter logs on my HD36. This was helpful. But I would like to know how that wedge at 14:01 was held in place. Thanks!

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Good question. Figuring out how to hold those oddball logs in place is always a challenge! I screwed some blocks to the bottom of the wedge to make a "T-slot" on the bottom. The open part of the T is wide enough to slip over the bolts at the top of the crossbunk, and the second pair of pieces slides below on the crossbunk itself. It was just enough to hold the log in place, but I was glad when I could finally turn it flat side down to finish cutting. I have had them spin on me, and that ruins a blade real quick! As soon as I get a chance, I'll take a photo and post it below this reply.

@oxfordman

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. that would be great!!!

i really enjoy your videos. i think i’m going to invest in a sawmill and start reclaiming the trees on my 50 acres vs bulldozing and burning. most of the trees are 50 years old and some 100. i’d rather use the wood from my land to rebuild my ancestral home place. thanks and keep the videos coming.

@NorwoodsawmillsDirect

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Hop We would be happy to mail you a free Norwood Sawmills info kit including DVD. You can order one online at www.norwoodsawmills.com/free-dvd-kit .

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

I can't think of a better way to respect both the trees and your ancestral home place than what you have planned! My advice is to get out and get some hands-on experience with a few sawmills before deciding which one to get. I bought & sold two other sawmills before I got this one... it's a keeper!

@Michael-eo5nf

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah do it!

@coltjansen

5 жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 how exactly does one go about getting hands on experience before buying in to a saw-mill? I want a mill ever so badly. I do mill with a chain saw now freehand similar to way u got 40" log to size before milling.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Best way is to find a sawmill owner who is willing to work with you. In the course of a year, I typically work with a half-dozen people. Most contact me because of an ad I placed on Craigslist, but you could also contact the manufacturers of sawmills and ask if they have any owners who might bill willing to work with you. I believe Norwood has a list of owners that have expressed willingness to help sawyers get started. Most of the small sawmill owners I know are willing to work with potential owners, as long as you don't try to compete with them. Once you get a mill, you'll never go back to chain saw milling! Good luck!

Thank you soon much! Is that the optional largest engine you have? And what model mill? 36? Like it has been said , again and again, " inspirational" as are all people who follow their creative passions! Congratulations!

@NorwoodsawmillsDirect

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Norm! Dave is passionate about trees, sawing and working with wood. And his passion shows! That is the LumberPro HD36 with the 23hp V-twin. www.norwoodsawmills.com/lumberpro-hd36

Greetings to you all I appreciate your work, please i am a logaan

@daveboyt6810

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for leaving the comment!

Dude you need a helper...lol great video of the machine thou

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Lots of times when I'm custom cutting, the customer & I take turns offbearing and running the mill.

What do you do with the osage orange sawdust? I saw that you were collecting it, and not the others as much.

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Osage orange sawdust can be used to make a natural fabric dye, but in this case, it was destined for the compost pile. It probably takes longer to break down than other sawdust. I am careful to compost walnut sawdust separately, since it is toxic to tomatoes.

Dave, I would imagine that bucket would save you lots of time. What would be the uses for all that sawdust to your customers?

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Main use for the bucket is to keep the area neat for a customer. Sometimes I even mill logs in a driveway or nicely kept yard. Sawdust can make good mulch (except walnut on tomatoes), works well for absorbing oil spills, and even kitty litter.

I am looking into getting a sawmill and have some very large oak logs that would be around 30". Do you find yourself needing more power than the 23hp when cutting large hardwood logs? I have really enjoyed your videos. They are very informative. Thanks

@NorwoodsawmillsDirect

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning. So you will be looking at the Norwood HD36. While the 18hp will absolutely handle your logs, certainly the larger 23hp engine will have an easier time of it. Always happy to help. We also recommend that you check out Norwood’s “SAWMILL TV” … It’s the ultimate online “TV” channel devoted exclusively to portable sawmills and successful sawmilling. It’s your one-stop-channel for all the essential things you need to know - from choosing your first sawmill to getting the most out of your equipment … Think of it as the Netflix for sawmill addicts 😊. www.NorwoodSawmills.com/tv/ . Sawmill TV is another resource we offer to current and future Norwood owners FREE of charge.

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Jennifer. 23 hp is a good match for the mill. The thin kerf of the band mill doesn't take as much power as you think. I'd recommend you get a 5' peavy or cant hook. The Rose Forestry video kzread.info/dash/bejne/aGGJ0KdtfpvFeNo.html gives you a realistic idea of how the mill handles big logs. Let me know if I can answer any other questions or be of assistance.

Great job..... looks like 30 years young. Can you tell me how thick you are cutting these slabs

@daveboyt6810

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Working in the woods & running the mill keeps me in fair shape. For slabs, the rule of thumb is 1" thick per foot width, but there is a lot of variation, depending on the final use. I start by determining what the final product will be, then work backwards from there, accounting for shrinkage and surfacing.

Thanks, your teaching style is right on. It seems I am finally learning why violin backs "cut on the quarter" have all that flame going on, and those cut on the half never interested me that much. Question- are all mills now band type and why did they move from circle blades? Are band saws less maintenance than a circular one?

@NorwoodsawmillsDirect

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Robin. Band sawmills take a lot less of your valuable wood and turn it into sawdust. The blades are quite thin and take a much smaller bite out of your wood. They are also very versatile - you can mill boards and beams like a circle mill, but you can also slab wide boards or even cut veneer. They can also be portable which means you can take your sawmill from one woodlot to another. Maintenance certainly is not a big deal with a Norwood - a bit of daily greasing and other easy routine stuff and you are good to go. Those are just some of the advantages nowadays with these.

@rmmnet

6 жыл бұрын

that jump was something else. I thought I was watching some fairytale!

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

Yeh, running a sawmill really keeps a fella in shape! But if you think that was a jump, you shoulda seen the one when I found a copperhead sleeping under a board!

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

I go along with Norwood's reply 100%, but having worked with both types, the difference in safety is also a huge factor. Lots of old timers have some pretty gruesome stories about circle mill accidents. I'd say band sawmills are a even safer than a lawn mower.

So what are they a tenner apiece, lowest price. Those square slabs will make a few beautiful dining tables or office desk tops have to be 80 quid each so far more with the legs and preserver stainer and all a few hundred each.

@daveboyt6810

3 жыл бұрын

It is great to hear from the UK! Are you a sawyer or woodworker? Value varies a lot. As they say, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The trick is to find the right buyer. I know a couple of woodworkers who pay a premium for slabs with cracks and voids so they can fill them with epoxy.

17:30 lol well played!

I saw you had a bucket on the sawdust chute when you were cutting the osage orange. Is the dust poisonous?

@daveboyt6810

2 жыл бұрын

Not poisonous that I know of, but it does make a good soil conditioner, as it rots very slowly. I usually just use the bucket when I'm milling wood in someone's yard or driveway so they don't have a pile of sawdust to clean up.

How thick are you cutting the slab wood?

@daveboyt6810

3 ай бұрын

Depends on the width of the slab, and how it will be used and how the wood will be supported in the final product. A rule of thumb is 1" of thickness per foot of width, with a minimum of 1-1/8" rough cut thickness.

just curious, you slabbed the elm really thin. is it stable enough that it wont curl up being that thin? i haven't seen any elm yet, so thanks if you can answer. great show.

@daveboyt6810

5 жыл бұрын

The elm probably looks thinner than it is, since it is so wide. I cut 1-1/4" and 2" thick slabs. I minimize cupping by putting weight on it as it dries, but there will still be some. Leaving the slabs wide keeps it together so that the woodworker can rip it into strips, plane it, the re-glue it back together, so it will look like it is still one piece of wood. Elm is a pretty wood to work with, though it is HARD.

@traffictime5254

5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the reply!

Hi Dave. I have a question about the retractable blade guide arm. It is not level. Is there a adjustment you can recommend to fix it? Thanks.

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Tom. Good question. There is no level adjustment. I'd suggest using shim stock between the guide arm mount and the frame to level it. You'll just have to experiment to find out how much it will take. Hope all is well over your way.

@tomsommer54

Жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 Thank you Dave. All is well here. I hope your water situation has improved. I’m still getting straight cuts but the guide arms has just bothered me a little bit. I should probably leave it alone as long as it doesn’t cause any problems with my straight cuts.

@daveboyt6810

Жыл бұрын

@@tomsommer54 Yeh, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! One thing you might do is to cut a board with the guide all the way open, then a board with the guide in as far as possible, and see if the thickness of the board varies from one edge to the other. If the boards are uniform thickness, you're ok. Otherwise, let me know, and I'll see if I can figure out a way to adjust it with shims.

@tomsommer54

Жыл бұрын

@@daveboyt6810 Thank you Dave. I will let you know what happens.