Sawmill School - Making Your First Cut on Your Sawmill

Тәжірибелік нұсқаулар және стиль

Expert-sawyer Dave Boyt is going to show you how to make short work of a burly log - turning it into 78 board-feet of smooth, straight, valuable lumber in under 30 minutes.
If you're just new to sawmilling, this video is a great tutorial to give you more knowledge, and more confidence, as you start on your sawmilling journey.
Once you see how easy and rewarding this is, you’re pretty much going to be done with big box stores and their wobbly, twisty, splintered lumber.
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  • @MrCrashsystem
    @MrCrashsystem2 жыл бұрын

    I'm Italian, I don't have a saw, I'm not a carpenter or anything like that but I would watch this gentleman cut wood forever. people like these don't know what fatigue is and are harder than wood and iron. great video

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Gianluca! I appreciate your comment. I may not be harder than wood and iron, but I do try to be a little smarter.

  • @gilbertmanyasi1901

    @gilbertmanyasi1901

    2 жыл бұрын

    It amazing to see the work you are doing. If one wanted to acquire one what is the procedure.

  • @chuckholland5242

    @chuckholland5242

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello ... My name is Chuck I live in mid Michigan ... I have a few questions about different brands of Mills .. best wood to mill..where to get the wood .. I myself have a small wooded area on my property.. but I really don't want to take any down. I have so many darn questions..I'd love to speak with ya .. anyways...loved the video keep on keeping on young man.

  • @dabomb2000pacman

    @dabomb2000pacman

    2 жыл бұрын

    He probably can do this every day all day

  • @Gruuvin1

    @Gruuvin1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daveboyt6810 your sense of humor is pure gold!

  • @martinsbackacres5449
    @martinsbackacres54496 жыл бұрын

    I'm 70 years old and got a saw mill 2 years ago. I love using it. It's very rewarding to make something useful out of a tree someone wanted to get rid of. I get a lot of trees free from the tree service companies near me. One thing I do after I put the log on the sawmill with the forks is I then park my tractor with forks facing the mill just a few feet away from the mill on the side I unload the cut boards. That way I can just lift one end of the board over to the forks then the other and not have to carry the boards or bend over. I put the good boards on the fork towards the tractor and the one I need to edge cut in front of them. I slide the bark slabs off to the ground on the side the sawdust it shooting out. When finished I just drive the tractor to the drying area to unload. I then come back with the tractor and use the forks to pick up the slabs and move them to where they will be chipped up or used for firewood. This method saves my back, minimizes the work, and allows me to handle boards 2" thick or more and up to 16' long. I hope this helps someone enjoy milling as much as I do.

  • @NorwoodsawmillsDirect

    @NorwoodsawmillsDirect

    6 жыл бұрын

    Great tip!! Thanks for sharing! :-)

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. Definitely worth it to have a tractor with a loader. If it's ok, I'll include your idea in a future video. Unfortunately, the forks on my tractor drift down, so I'd have to work fast!

  • @robertgraham6588

    @robertgraham6588

    5 жыл бұрын

    Man ! Keep it up alot of us dudes and possibly chicks stuck in boring life live through you !

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    I worked as a sheet metal press operator before I got this mill. Talk about boring! A boring job doesn't mean you have to have a boring life! Doesn't need to be sawmilling. I'm also an amateur radio operator, specializing in emergency communications. Lots of interesting things to do, especially in these times!

  • @soobiespringie1261

    @soobiespringie1261

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah living through you, I feel that

  • @john-cx7nt
    @john-cx7nt6 жыл бұрын

    A sawyer's quote to live by: "There are two kinds of people in this world. People who have cut into their log stops, and those who will do it again." Perfect. Thank you, Dave.

  • @jesussandoval2359

    @jesussandoval2359

    3 жыл бұрын

    I need to now moor lmformation the price tu

  • @rperry209

    @rperry209

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jesussandoval2359 099

  • @jonnyibullarenandersson9134

    @jonnyibullarenandersson9134

    3 жыл бұрын

    I of that kind of people who cut in to the log stops a time our four...

  • @ResistantZebra

    @ResistantZebra

    11 ай бұрын

    I made my log stops out of wood lol cut right through them

  • @garynicholls72
    @garynicholls72 Жыл бұрын

    Hi I'm from the UK, I just want to say thank you for the video, I found it very informative and interesting keep up the good work and the video's 10/10

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear from you, glad you found it useful. Are you running a sawmill?

  • @garynicholls72

    @garynicholls72

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm in the process of trying to find a mill that will meet my needs

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    @@garynicholls72 Best advice I can give is to find someone with a mill in your area who will let you work with the mill. Ask questions. For the most part, you'll find small sawmill operators friendly and willing to share advice and opinions... as long as they don't see you as potential competition.

  • @David-fv7zg
    @David-fv7zg4 жыл бұрын

    I like that this was not an advertisement for Norwood. The information here, can serve all new sawyers well, no matter what mill they are using.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! That's the idea. There's a lot we can learn from each other... including how NOT to do something!

  • @karlbogrand1239
    @karlbogrand1239 Жыл бұрын

    Dave you are a national treasure! You were the first I watched before I bought a mill and I still come back 2 years later to remind myself how to do it. Thank you so much! And yes I cut my log stops haha.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, and for the kind comment! Always seems that I manage to pull off something like hitting the log stops when someone is watching... wonder why that is? The very first time I started a band sawmill, I forgot to tension the blade, and it flew off as soon as I hit the throttle. Only did that once.

  • @georgefeener8682

    @georgefeener8682

    11 ай бұрын

    Dave boyt is my rockstar

  • @cacher1300
    @cacher13002 жыл бұрын

    I just bought a sawmill that hasn't got here yet. Been using a chainsaw mill and now it's going to the bone pile. We have our own trees that we've been using or giving away, no more. I'm retired and need a nice hobby to keep me going. Thanks for showing me one way of using our new sawmill and great advice. Great video my man.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Cacher. You'll love making sawdust. Hope your mill arrives soon. Looks like a lot of companies are pretty backed up on orders. Let me know if I can help.

  • @ptaakkapla898
    @ptaakkapla8983 жыл бұрын

    This guy is fantastic! I love the fact that he shows the entire process....not just good boards being spit out after everything is set up.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Ptaak! The set up and clamping down often takes twice as long as the actual milling. You just have to think about what you're trying to do, take your time, and get it right the first time. Mess up a cut, and you have to glue the log back together and try again.

  • @paulchapeski5505
    @paulchapeski55053 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video! It’s nice to see someone with an old-school attitude not being cocky, it’s good to be humble eh 🤘❤️

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Paul. Yeh, that's me... humble and proud of it! You doing any sawmilling?

  • @delvictor7570
    @delvictor75704 жыл бұрын

    Always listen to old guys with all their fingers. Great video!

  • @trevordeane3940

    @trevordeane3940

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was taught by a guy who lost two fingers on his rack saw. He did not make the same mistake twice and showed me to treat it with respect.

  • @crazycoyote1738
    @crazycoyote17385 жыл бұрын

    God bless you, good old grandpa!! We enjoyed learning from you.

  • @gefflynn7171
    @gefflynn71713 ай бұрын

    Great video. Espeically like the log champ statement, "There are basically 2 types of sawyers', those who have cut into their log stops and those who will do it again" HA-HA! Thx for such a good video.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, and for leaving the comment. Last week, I tried to mill through a ceramic insulator buried in the wood. The insulator won.😬

  • @ojtheviking
    @ojtheviking4 жыл бұрын

    Slightly off topic, but guys like this guy always remind me of my grandfather. They just have this calm, easy way about them.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    You callin' me old... oh, wait a minute, I AM a grandfather... never mind. Seriously, a sawmill can be a tool for the generations, and I have some great memories of my father working with me at the mill in his younger days (at 85 years old). I'll have my grandkids running it soon!

  • @ojtheviking

    @ojtheviking

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@daveboyt6810 Sounds like a family legacy indeed. Kudos to you. Not everyone gets along with their family, but I'm always happy to hear stories where they do.

  • @puropadre
    @puropadre2 жыл бұрын

    I am new to portable mills, having just purchased my first one - Frontier OS27. No matter how many of these videos I watch, I always learn something new. And I learned a bunch from your video…thanks for posting it! -TJ

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. I hope the OS27 serves you long and well!

  • @johnkoriko3300
    @johnkoriko33004 жыл бұрын

    Old is gold you are at the right time to teach us your the best teacher ever found be blessed

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! When you find your passion, it is just natural to want to share it, and maybe help a few people find theirs!

  • @avoidtheherd7066
    @avoidtheherd70663 жыл бұрын

    One of the most articulate presenters on YT. A pleasure to listen to.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Love your picture & name. Are you sawmilling?

  • @bassplur12
    @bassplur122 жыл бұрын

    WHY IS THIS SO SATISFYING TO WATCH!!!?????!!!!!!!?????

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know what you mean. I never get tired of watching other people work!

  • @dfu1685
    @dfu16852 жыл бұрын

    This is the kind of guy I love to learn from! Thank you Sir. Well done.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for watching. I love sharing my passion with others!

  • @markrobinson9553
    @markrobinson95539 ай бұрын

    As a newbie, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. The best way to learn is to work with an experienced sawyer. Thankfully, my best buddy has been doing it for 20 years. He loves Norwood.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. Wish I'd had an experienced sawyer to show me the ropes when I started out. Working with a Norwood mill certainly was a good decision! Best of luck on your sawmill adventure!

  • @dogood63
    @dogood63 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for creating this video. I learned a LOT, It has been very helpful.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @RobertFay
    @RobertFay5 жыл бұрын

    Nice job, Sir. Informative and not overly done. Simple, clear, precise.

  • @chrisbgarrett
    @chrisbgarrett5 жыл бұрын

    First thought 26 minutes was a long video. But sure enjoyed it. Sawing lumber must make you have that feel good feeling of "I made that" rewarding and gratifying. Thanks for the video

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you think 26 minutes is long, you should see the unedited video! I enjoyed making it, though, and yes the "I made that" aspect of sawmilling is most appealing.

  • @kirbo60
    @kirbo603 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are incredibly helpful. No super tech terms just plain English anyone can understand.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Are you running a mill or thinking about getting one?

  • @jimwagner6260
    @jimwagner62602 жыл бұрын

    Very good video Norwood owes you. You may own the mill but you're making a great commercial.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Just trying to tell it like it is!

  • @harrygreene3044
    @harrygreene30445 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I really appreciate the information-density. There are lots of slow, boring videos out there, and this is both informative and engaging.

  • @g.v.harvey7425
    @g.v.harvey74256 жыл бұрын

    Dave, This is a terrific video. You're a smart guy and very well spoken.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not so smart, just learned from a LOT of mistakes, and still learning every time I throw a log on the mill. Still got all my fingers & toes.

  • @guybroyles48
    @guybroyles4811 ай бұрын

    I was raised by folks with a work ethic. Am I the only person wishing I could give them a hand when they're working alone in these videos? lol

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    9 ай бұрын

    I know what you mean. I appreciate you help, if only in thought. Thanks for watching and posting the comment.

  • @ericlawrel2488
    @ericlawrel24883 жыл бұрын

    Some folks are real good at giving thorough EZ to understand instructions..Thanks

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I used to teach Industrial Arts, still love teaching.

  • @robertg8875
    @robertg88754 жыл бұрын

    Man I dig your videos! Keep plugging away enjoy the fruits of your labor!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! More on the way

  • @lafayette8598
    @lafayette85983 жыл бұрын

    9:20 - "If you think about what your doing, you can get 'er done." My favorite line of the video.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Sometimes I should think more before I do, but as long as no one gets hurt and I learn, I'll just keep on keeping on.

  • @selby9655
    @selby9655 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video Dave! I love the no non sense approach 👍

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. I never had much use for fluff.

  • @forrealtbm5880
    @forrealtbm58802 жыл бұрын

    I’m italian and just bought a sawmill lol now I’m learning watching the experts

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the sawmill, hope it is running smoothly for you. I had the good fortune to meet Italian sawyer Carlo Petrolo a few years ago. He might be a good contact for you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/onl-17J8o7Sdfc4.html Vi auguro una buona giornata!

  • @loganphillips5142
    @loganphillips51423 жыл бұрын

    My left ear really enjoyed this

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. My right eye enjoyed running the sawmill & editing the video!

  • @garysnyder2077
    @garysnyder20774 жыл бұрын

    I sure appreciate all the knowledge you passed along in this video. That was GREAT !!!

  • @johnnyb362

    @johnnyb362

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to watch this video but the audio cuts out after the intro music

  • @terencetaylor4600
    @terencetaylor46002 жыл бұрын

    That’s is a very good idea with the slabs Thankyou I enjoy your videos.

  • @bradjunes1610
    @bradjunes16102 жыл бұрын

    nice work son----loved it.

  • @stevenstreet4711
    @stevenstreet47115 жыл бұрын

    Thank you this after all the video I have watch your's is most informative.

  • @domward8352
    @domward83525 жыл бұрын

    This video, and others like it, are so much fun to watch. I'm living my wood-working dreams vicariously through you guys. Thank you so much.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully, you've got room & time to do some woodworking.

  • @domward8352

    @domward8352

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@daveboyt6810 Unfortunately, I'm disabled and have seizures with no warning so woodworking isn't really safe to do. But I love watching these kinds of videos.

  • @robertn2813
    @robertn28134 жыл бұрын

    nice video Mr. Boyt . watching you mill lumber is akin to hearing a bedtime story. its soooooo relaxing . and never a dull moment. i wanna be just like you when i grow up . i'm 60 now . hehehe

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Yeh, a lot of people don't understand how something so noisy can be relaxing, but it generally is. Of course every now and then, I do have a "pucker moment". If things get dull, I just throw on a sharp blade.

  • @juliehenderson1672
    @juliehenderson1672 Жыл бұрын

    Very enjoyable video. My father began his lumber career in the Oregon mills. Thank you.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. There are some pretty impressive sawmills in the Pacific Northwest!

  • @georgecox2125
    @georgecox21255 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for showing us a person that knows what he is doing. I seen some really dumb handling with other machines. I like the Lumber Pro

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, George. A little video editing can make anyone look good! Sounds like you're making a little sawdust, too. Take care and enjoy.

  • @gunsandammoarmyexpert9189
    @gunsandammoarmyexpert91894 жыл бұрын

    I learn a lot from you, thank you for your amazing work. respect sir.

  • @oxconcreteremovalfirewoodm3863
    @oxconcreteremovalfirewoodm38632 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video. I'm considering buying one and I'm just watching all the videos I can.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Once you get sawdust in your veins, there's no turning back! Let me know if you have any specific questions or request for a video.

  • @keithsemprimoznik2192
    @keithsemprimoznik21922 жыл бұрын

    Wish i lived close to you to give you a hand. This would be fun for a 73 year old like me. Great vidio.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Keith, yeh, it'll keep you out of trouble, fer sure! Maybe you can find a sawyer a little closer.

  • @stephenm103
    @stephenm1033 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your experience Dave! Appreciate those who are willing to share. One idea I had was to Weld up a stop on the saw frame at equal height of the blade . . . .such that it encounters the log stop before the blade does.

  • @calsigurdson4581

    @calsigurdson4581

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hell of a good idea, save the clamps and blades from damage. Good thinking.

  • @rexmccomb7589
    @rexmccomb75896 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for video I enjoy watching someone who has made lumber and not just working in the office

  • @hoppycoleman5283
    @hoppycoleman5283 Жыл бұрын

    i learn something every time i watch this show thanks

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. I"m still learning, too.

  • @hoppycoleman5283

    @hoppycoleman5283

    Жыл бұрын

    @@daveboyt6810 thank you

  • @markirish7599
    @markirish75992 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for teaching me new skills. Blessings from Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! There is some O'Malley way in my family tree. I enjoyed your tadpole video. Sláinte!

  • @markirish7599

    @markirish7599

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daveboyt6810 thank you. The tadpoles have grown into little frogs and hopefully they will come back next year to my little pond .sadly the common frog is one of the most endangered species in the world

  • @richarddyer7131
    @richarddyer71315 жыл бұрын

    nice job ,relaxing as well as informative, i can tell your a good old boy.keep up the good work.

  • @jeffmiller3112
    @jeffmiller31124 жыл бұрын

    Been watching sawmill videos and I like this one the best. Very down to earth approach and presented well. Thank you so much for the enjoyable video!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @jaydegelder2964
    @jaydegelder29642 жыл бұрын

    Well done, I'm learning !!!! Thanks for posting. !!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Have you made your first cut yet?

  • @philippendlebury4518
    @philippendlebury45185 жыл бұрын

    What a really nice elderly man. The secret of life - working on something you're passionate about. Good luck to you my friend!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Elderly? hardly... I'm only 65, but I guess the camera adds a few years. Yes, I certainly feel fortunate to be able to do this type of "work". Thanks, and good luck to you, as well.

  • @bogus_not_me
    @bogus_not_me5 жыл бұрын

    Great job! I especially liked the explanation of measuring and making before cutting! Looks like a great way to maximize yield from a log! Thanks for your expertise!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Seems the more you plan ahead on how to cut a log, the more likely it is to have something unusual inside that changes everything after a cut or two.

  • @elained2448
    @elained24486 жыл бұрын

    I’ve bent two blades on separate occasions lol. Thankfully all the safety things were in place. I now have a checklist that I am improving with your videos Mr. Dave!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    6 жыл бұрын

    Checklists are good. Hope it keeps you cutting safely!

  • @jasonhensley947
    @jasonhensley947 Жыл бұрын

    Great idea making a wedge! I would not thought of that-

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! The wedge sure comes in handy, especially when your milling solo. Lots of little things like that make life easier.

  • @rossinnz
    @rossinnz Жыл бұрын

    The tip about the last 3 cuts, I thankyou.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and for leaving the comment. Hope you're enjoying sawmilling & that the weather hasn't been to rough for you this spring-- been crazy everywhere!

  • @pashkokalaj4682
    @pashkokalaj46823 жыл бұрын

    Im very thankful for this channel, and its content. I'm convinced this is the mill I will purchase in the future

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'lll love it! It doesn't take long to get sawdust in your veins.

  • @pashkokalaj4682

    @pashkokalaj4682

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lookin forward to that!

  • @siriosstar4789
    @siriosstar47895 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video . lots of useful info without any rambling that one often sees in other videos.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    You'd be amazed at how much stuff gets edited out. In real life, I ramble a lot (I even used to drive a Rambler).

  • @juliacheeseman5361
    @juliacheeseman53612 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Our machine is coming today. Couldn't be more excited.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    You'll love it! Which mill are you getting? Drop me a line if I can be any help.

  • @kevinh.w.crabbe8748
    @kevinh.w.crabbe8748 Жыл бұрын

    We thank you for all you’ve done there and explain everything you just done it to the tea do you help those who wants to buy a sawmill so thank you sir may God bless you throughout your years

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks. There's no substitute for just getting out there and doing it, making your own mistakes and learning in your own way.

  • @daveblevins3322
    @daveblevins33225 жыл бұрын

    That was a lot of help. Thank you very much Dave.

  • @neilshurmur3901
    @neilshurmur39016 жыл бұрын

    Dave's videos are always great thank you Dave. keep cutting

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! So many logs, so little time...

  • @adamfronczak8157
    @adamfronczak81572 жыл бұрын

    Nice clear directions right to the point thanks for taking the time to make the video

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time to watch it. Have you made your first cut yet?

  • @billchviruk6534
    @billchviruk6534 Жыл бұрын

    Great job,Simple easy to follow instructions,Like a lot of people before me on here add me to the list of people that would like to work with you to learn.Nice boards,Great work.Ty

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment, Bill. A few people actually do make it over my way. I'm always glad for some free help around the mill, though it's been too hot to do much sawmilling lately.

  • @richardgauthier5101
    @richardgauthier51016 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking the time making those videos Dave. I also owned a HD36 and your tips are saving me from making rookie mistakes. Keep them coming...I'll probably will follow in your tracks this season by making my own videos but in French for my countrymen who don't understand. Cheers bro!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    6 жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to seeing your videos. The exclamations made when looking at a beautiful piece freshly cut walnut can be understood in any language!

  • @Matausi11350
    @Matausi113503 жыл бұрын

    I hope I can still able to continue to work as hard as you do at your age. You are an inspiration

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Use it or lose it! :)

  • @jesseBoll

    @jesseBoll

    3 жыл бұрын

    He’s 32.... hard livin.

  • @matrixclese
    @matrixclese Жыл бұрын

    This guy rocks. Thanks for your wisdom.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, and for leaving the comment.

  • @alanm3438
    @alanm34384 жыл бұрын

    I do not know why but I love watching a sawmill. Good job now take the rest of the day off.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Can't think of anything I'd rather do on a "day off" than run the sawmill!

  • @jamesstroud8018
    @jamesstroud80186 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I always enjoy Dave's videos. As you may suspect, he helped influence my decision to buy Norwood and I have not regretted it.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment, James. Hope you'll log onto the Norwood Connect forum (on Norwood's web site) and keep us posted on your progress.

  • @grantikos
    @grantikos3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dave, your videos are invaluable to me. I'm in New Zealand and I bought a mill just over a year ago from China and built myself a 20 foot transportable bed, which will cut 17 foot length. Of course I've had to fine tune the Chinese mill but it's cutting true now. I milled a few logs a year ago with it but I thought I better brush up on your videos before I cut any expensive logs, which I plan to do from tomorrow morning. You are a very good teacher, I feel more confident after rewatching your videos again. All the best. G

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reply, Grant. Any band saw mill needs to be tweaked in properly to cut straight. I understand you've got some pretty hard woods over your way. You're doing the right thing to cut cheaper logs first, and they'll be a good source for blocking and stickers for drying the good ones. Good luck, and stay safe.

  • @vanoprod

    @vanoprod

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, where did you buy from China? Thank you!

  • @danmcleod1360
    @danmcleod13602 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video. Very informative. Thank you.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. Glad you liked it.

  • @nancysavik6626
    @nancysavik66262 жыл бұрын

    my husband keeps watching this video... he mills a log, then wonders how Dave would do it.. and comes back and watches again. Says he learns something every time.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment! I learn something just about every time I cut into a log (usually, what I learn is, "I'm not doing THAT again"!). As long as your husband comes in with as many fingers & toes as he went out with, it's all good. I'm always open to ideas for more videos, and will be glad to make up an answer for any question.

  • @robertgraham6588
    @robertgraham65885 жыл бұрын

    What's cool is your honest when you do something wrong or set up wrong you point it out and correct it right then that's keeping it real good job!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! What never ceases to amaze me is all the ways you CAN do something wrong! As long as you keep all your fingers and toes, losing a few board feet out of a log is just a learning experience.

  • @aqsdfg25
    @aqsdfg254 жыл бұрын

    nice video, a humble and experienced person. At 3'50 he tells something very important

  • @bobkin611
    @bobkin6112 жыл бұрын

    I had no interest in purchasing a portable sawmill. But man. I do now. This is really cool. And the gentleman showing how to use it is awesome. I appreciate him taking the time to pass on his knowledge

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. If you do get a portable sawmill, I bet you'll enjoy it as much as I do!

  • @jeffshinholster7052
    @jeffshinholster70522 жыл бұрын

    Old school genius....nice job dude

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jeff. No genius, but generally smarter than the log, and very persistent.

  • @martinbyrne6643
    @martinbyrne66434 жыл бұрын

    U can’t beat old timers ‘ years of experience

  • @zell9058
    @zell90583 жыл бұрын

    Just bought my first used mill yesterday. It is an exciting time. I will remember to tighten her up first!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds good. There's still plenty of other ways you can have memorable "teachable momements", like when you saw into your log clamps. Best of luck with your sawing experiences. By the way, That's a pretty impressive trebuchet video you posted.

  • @sarahnayacalevu6471
    @sarahnayacalevu6471 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice and easy video to follow from the experts. Thanks

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, and for leaving the comment!

  • @johnathanhinson9763
    @johnathanhinson9763 Жыл бұрын

    If the youth today work half as hard as this man does America would be in great shape

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeh, it is hard to find good help, and when you do, you have to take care of 'em. I've had youngsters work for a half day, then come back from lunch break expecting to get paid so they can quit.

  • @corydebuhr4344
    @corydebuhr43445 жыл бұрын

    Great video . No annoying music.

  • @jeffbeck6501
    @jeffbeck65013 жыл бұрын

    Great video and really great saw. I like the housing for the blade to keep you safe, in something that looks like inherently dangerous work. Really nice vibe to this video, on a sunny day, with just one guy able to make a bunch of boards for free, all by himself with no help. That is more than impressive. Subscribed.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Jeff. Norwood did a great job designing this mill. As long as you pay attention, it's actually pretty safe. It doesn't get much better than a good day at the mill! Boards are better than free... they can make money for you, too!

  • @skipbickford3970
    @skipbickford3970 Жыл бұрын

    Thank very much. I’m presently using an Alaskan mill learning a lot with it. The neighbor and I are looking at purchasing a bandsaw mill. I personally think there is a use for both types of mill . Appreciate you videos again thank you

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment. I did some sawmilling with an "Alaskan" mill. Not a bad way to start out sawmilling-- it'll certainly make you appreciate a band saw mill even more. I still use the chain saw to break down logs that are too big for the band mill.

  • @chaplainand1
    @chaplainand12 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Love the sound of the peepers in the background. Looking to purchase a saw soon. I like this unit.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Those little guys sure can make a lot of noise! You'll love running the mill. If you have any question about any of Norwood's mills, feel free to drop me a line. I just finished putting together a brand new HD38!

  • @douglasstewart4066
    @douglasstewart40664 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a great, easy to follow video.

  • @quitlogging
    @quitlogging5 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I have a lumberlite 24 that I bought used several years ago. I set it up on homemade track 40 feet long permanently mounted with steel posts in concrete every 8 feet. Quality product and very convenient to have around. I have sawn a large log house package for a customer which paid for the whole setup and now it's great for my own uses. I saw the same way you did in the video with pine which is pretty much all I have available and it is a great technique for my purposes. I have a Briggs 8hp motor that is underpowered and I am planning to upgrade to a 13hp electric start which from what I understand will make a whole new level of performance in my milling. Thanks for the video. Awesome to see a guy working with his bare hands too!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the comment. Sounds like a great setup. A 40' track on a Lumberlite 24 would be amazing! Yes, going from 8 hp to 13 hp will make it feel like a whole 'nother mill. Very few trees here in the Missouri Ozarks would make a half that long.

  • @MrProtozaur
    @MrProtozaur2 жыл бұрын

    I love your office!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Pretty easy to keep clean, just brush hog it every couple of weeks.

  • @glenngoodale1709
    @glenngoodale17095 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video . I enjoy watching someone who is a craftman

  • @edwardhine9224
    @edwardhine92244 жыл бұрын

    Taking the time at each step to explain what you were going to do and why you were doing it that way was great. And you talked slow enough where I could understan what your were saying. Your one fantastic instructor. It was refreshing to listen to someone who admits that he makes mistakes and isn't afraid to admit it.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I am a firm believer that good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement!

  • @stevehowton8433
    @stevehowton84335 жыл бұрын

    excellent video, every new saw owner should watch!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! No matter how many videos you watch, you're still going to put the blade into the log stop at least once!

  • @mwaynem
    @mwaynem2 жыл бұрын

    Very useful information. Thanks for sharing 👍

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @schultzpeakranch5501
    @schultzpeakranch55012 жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait for the hydrolic log tuner and toe boards

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like you're going to have one sweet sawmill! Let me know how it's going.

  • @bryansimmons3723
    @bryansimmons37233 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this video. I love watching milling, it is something that just feels good. I grew up doing everything from rough carpentry (barn building) to framing, to cabinet building, and so wood working is just a big part of my life. I have helped with milling on a large number of occasions. It is enjoyable, and I hope to buy my own mill and start this year.

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    With your experience, it'll be a piece of cake. If you worked with a circle mill in the past, you'll be amazed at how much easier and safer the band saw mills are.

  • @genewileyopa
    @genewileyopa6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, very well explained. Enjoyed watching the video, looks like fun. Thank you

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    6 жыл бұрын

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

  • @wandahard2027

    @wandahard2027

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree, without the goofing off we see in many videos. Well done.

  • @joelaceves5361
    @joelaceves53614 жыл бұрын

    Just the best teacher of the world God bless you!!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Compared to teaching 8th grade Industrial Arts, this is a piece of cake!

  • @michelaylwin105
    @michelaylwin1053 жыл бұрын

    Your a good teacher and explain well. Thank you

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions for future videos.

  • @robertdewey6084
    @robertdewey60846 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed this video and the safety video. Please do a video on quartersawing. I've been researching sawmills and Norwood is one of my finalists. Hoping to buy my mill very soon!

  • @robertdewey6084

    @robertdewey6084

    6 жыл бұрын

    I just found a quartersawing video from Norwood . This is awesome.

  • @NorwoodsawmillsDirect

    @NorwoodsawmillsDirect

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found it and enjoyed it Robert! :-)

  • @Logjam5
    @Logjam56 жыл бұрын

    Good demo Dave.

  • @tedpert8786
    @tedpert87862 жыл бұрын

    Very well done thank you!

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! Always looking for new ideas.

  • @prentice5889
    @prentice58892 жыл бұрын

    Thars no better teacher then a experience one

  • @daveboyt6810

    @daveboyt6810

    2 жыл бұрын

    Well, as they say, "good judgement comes from experience... and experience comes from bad judgement".

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