Great video Tony, you kept me engaged and informed throughout the whole video!

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Thanks Nathan, appreciate the kind words!

I like the way you explain every thing so easy to understand, very nice

@bbfarmsmaple8011

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm never sure if I'm able to communicate effectively...it sure doesn't feel like it sometimes. Thanks for the kind words!

Thanks! I think I need to get a better scale.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Glad you enjoyed the vid, thanks for the comment!

Great info, sir! Just starting out with our Woodmizer LX50Super. Would've had the second log cut yesterday if the wife didn't yell across the yard that the lawnmower died!

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Thanks! Hope you got that mower back up and running in time to mill that second log! Congrats on your new mill, and thanks for the comment!

Good Tutorial!

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Thank you, glad you liked it!

Thanks again...Just got all the bunks leveled today and oil/gas in. Rain tomorrow,.. so Tuesday will be the first log cut. Making the mill shed lumber. 2 questions: how high is the front beam on your shed? Second question was, where did you purchase the new magnetic scales? I checked the Woodland Mill site and could not see any. Thanks for all the info...I'm starting way better off because of it!

@bbfarmsmaple8011

Ай бұрын

Outstanding!! Good luck with the mill, it's very addictive! lol. The beam is 7.5 ft from the ground to the bottom edge. The scales are available from Woodland Mills, but I haven't seen them in the website.... I had to call and order them. Thanks for the kind words!

Just came across your channel and became a subscriber. Wasn’t aware of the new log scale and am excited to get and try it. How did you order? I don’t see it referenced or listed on the website? Thanks for the content and I’ll be checking out some other videos. We are running a HM130 among a few neighbors here locally

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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I'm not sure why Woodland Mills doesn't advertise these scales? I actually saw them on another KZread video, and like you, I couldn't find them on the website. Ended up calling them and they knew exactly what I wanted and sent them to me. I think they were around $35, but it's been awhile so I'm not sure. Hey, thanks so much for subscribing, and we really appreciate the comment also! Have fun with your mill!

Tony, this is a great milling educatonal video. I've been lucky to have accuset on my mills and have never used the ruler gauges, mainly because I never taught myself how to use them. Now I understand and have another milling option. Keep the great videos coming, John.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Thanks John, I'm glad you liked it!

I just got an old fixer upper running. My lift crank is at the top of the tower, hard to use because I am a short person.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Nice work on getting your mill running, there's much satisfaction to be had by doing the work yourself! I hear you on the hand crank, maybe you could put your skills to work and devise a power lift solution? I think Woodland Mills offers a power lift also. Good luck!

little off topic. What is the dimension of your shed and what beam did you use for the free space in front ? Thank you for the video and I just ordered new scale ! Just found the video on the topic, Thanks again.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Hi, thanks for the comment. We actually just made a video about our sawmill shed you can check it out here… kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5x425KBqdjUY5c.htmlsi=ymPxYQ4Nbg6myg9b

@logan979

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@@bbfarmsmaple8011 Just found the video on the topic, Thanks again.

Have you made a video about the making of your saw shed?

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Sorry, we don’t have a video. We were new to KZread when we built our shed all we have is a slideshow. You can watch it here B&B Farms sawmill project kzread.info/dash/bejne/Zqerr85xfsjKhqQ.html

@tombooks1410

Ай бұрын

@@bbfarmsmaple8011 getting ready to build my own. Live in Peru Indiana. Would love to know sizes and dimensions. I also have a woodland Mills 126, older model. Would appreciate any feedback.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

Ай бұрын

Hello fellow Hoosier sawyer! I will run down to the shed in the morning and take some measurements... I don't recall all the dimensions off the top of my head, and I want to provide accurate info. I'll get back with you!

@tombooks1410

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@@bbfarmsmaple8011 this would also make a good video for others that may be interested.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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@tombooks1410 I think you're right... we'll see what we can do! Thanks for the suggestion!

What about your shrinkage? It needs to ve applied. I know they can't make a scale with shrinkage appled as different species shrink differently, but a generic value would be helpful, say 1/8 over on a 1 1/2" board.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

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Well, I think it depends upon what the lumber is intended to be used for? In our case, our projects tend to be outbuildings, sheds, deer blinds, etc. And, we put a lot of the lumber up while it's green, so shrinkage isn't an issue. If we were wanting to mill lumber for a different, finished use, we would simply mill to a larger dimension, dry the lumber, then plane the lumber to our desired dimension. Thanks for the question!

@awehnert235

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Yes, I get all that. What I'm referring to is the scale for referencing the cut. My sawmill comes in on Weds. so I don't have the scales yet. I'm building a pole barn, but I won't start till next spring. In the meantime, I'll be cutting up the framing lumber, and it will sit through the winter, so shrinkage is a concern. Thanks for your reply.

@bbfarmsmaple8011

Ай бұрын

@@awehnert235 congrats on the mill purchase, and good luck with your project!

The pieces with wane are still useless. You're going to have waste any way you slice it 😊

@bbfarmsmaple8011

Ай бұрын

Correct, although I could likely cut useable, shorter length two byes out of the full length stuff and avoid a lot of the wane. Anytime we turn a round log into a square cant there will be waste, so the sawyer's goal is to try and minimize that waste by selecting where it will occur before opening up the log. Thanks for the comment!

How about just learning how to read the scale

@bbfarmsmaple8011

Ай бұрын

Yep, hopefully after watching the video it makes reading the scales a little easier!