Thanks for joining me! I'm Mountain Mike. Follow me in my journey of off grid living and the start of my sawmill business. I show the start of my sawmill business with the assembly of my NORWOOD LM29V2 / LM30 Sawmill. Then I start addressing the ins and outs of the Sawyer lifestyle while throwing in some off grid living videos occasionally.
I hope you can sit down with me and be a part of this Sawyer Community. Let us do this thing together. This, that separates us from the others. This making of sawdust and fine wood product for all to behold. Let us build it one board at a time together.
This is the living memoirs of a modern mountain man.
Well, I'm Mountain Mike out on the mountain. Till next time.
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It would have been a great review if you killed the music during assembly and described what you were doing. You may have some food info. But the music and the screen affects were nothing but a distraction.
Found this video via a search for Yintatech. I ordered a 3 point trailer hitch from them through their store on Amazon. First, it said it shipped. Then it said it was delayed, but my card wouldn't be charged until it shipped. This turned out to be false. Their charge showed up on my statement on the same day it was ordered. After the promised delivery date, the tracking message then said the item was 'Undeliverable' without any detail as to why it was undeliverable. There were no issues on my end; I received other deliveries from Amazon during the same period without issue. A week after the original promised delivery date, the tracking status message changed to, "Unfortunately, a problem occurred with your shipment and we no longer expect it to be delivered," without explanation as to why a product already charged to my credit card will never arrive and why no refund was issued. So far, no response from them. Amazon requires you have 48 hours of back and forth with their sellers before Amazon's refund guarantee kicks in. Out of hundreds of purchases through Amazon across more than a decade, I've never had an experience like this. Despite their claim that it was first delayed, then undeliverable, I'm now reasonably certain it never shipped because I looked in on Amazon reviews for Yintatech and discovered another Amazon customer is having an identical experience where the shipping status was changed to "Undeliverable" on the same day as the shipping status changed on my order. What really infuriates me now is the status has changed again to 'Order Cancelled.' It damn sure wasn't cancelled by me. I've checked again and the charge is still on my card! Whatever prior positive experiences customers had ordering from Yintatech's store through Amazon, those days are over. Their status updates are deceitful and this Chinese conglomerate has zero integrity. Amazon shoppers should *avoid Yintatech like the plague* and look for the product they're interested in from another Amazon seller or elsewhere altogether.
I am so sorry to hear this story. I no longer have any connection to this company. I am so glad you shared and maybe save others from the same fate. They stopped all communication with me about a year ago. I hope you get it worked out.
@@MountainMike01 I did get my refund! What's comical is that after I got the refund, they messaged me to ask that I change my review, "because the issue was resolved." Resolved? LOL! They never delivered a product and the only reason I got a refund is because I spotted the charge and jumped hoops for days. They're forever 1 star in my book and the fact Amazon never responded to my complaint gives me concerns about Amazon. They didn't appear to care. Going forward, if a product isn't shipped by Amazon where they'd have knowledge of inventory and availability, and will use their own shipping channels, I'm not rolling the dice and ordering it. Cheers!
Good choice of background music. I really like the power chord guitar.
Thanks!
walang korinti ang spar buya chainsow
Do you happen to know if this is the same carb as an MS250C (easy start model)?
Anyone know where I can acquire a carburetor for a Stihl MS250?
A piece of chain or cable with each end attached to the top rail of your trailer about 1/4 of the way in from each end of the trailer and the loop of chain or cable pulled out under the log will address the issue where the log stops rolling. Hook up your winch to the center of that loop thereby pulling the chain up and forming a cradle of sorts to keep the log rolling true. Hope that helps
Ahhh, great idea! Thats what I love, people sharing knowledge. Thank you sir!
Your video was a great help when I assembled my lm 30 . Thank you
You are welcome! So glad I could help you out. Thank you so much for the comment.
You should tell people to put the breather on before pushing the carburetor in.
I'll remember that. Thanks for the input.
Why do you need a rebuild kit every time you open up the carburetor and clean it?
Well, you don't unless the diaphragm / gaskets are no good or you tear them up getting the carb apart. That is the stuff that is the problem with the carbs most of the time. The additives in the gas make them hard and brittle so it doesn’t work correctly. That and the needle sticking. When your done, run it out of gas or use an engineered fuel for storage is the best bet. Thanks for the question.
It doesn’t mean shit where the carburetor or metal parts are made!! It’s the damn ethanol in the fuel that’s the problem! It’s also the saw dust that’s the problem!
Agreed. 100% Gas and better, cleaner, regular maintenance on equipment is key.
It seems to be a pretty damn good chainsaw! Especially compared to others of the same weight!! Sthil mix much weaker saws! People are accustomed to bitching these days! Because they just can’t be satisfied with anything!! They always want to “upgrade”!
Ha, I totally agree! Can't make anybody happy these days. Thanks for the comment.
"When you're just one man or one woman, things take time." I needed to hear that.
Sounds like you can relate. I have to remind myself daily that if I give it my best, then I can't do anymore... Take a deep breath, your doing fine. Thanks for the comment.
@@MountainMike01 Yessir. I think about how the community used to help each other get things done on each other's land and family too. Now everyone's doing their own thing and the sense of togetherness isn't there anymore. Seems like everyone is out for self. But when I saw your video and saw you were doing things ALONE just like myself and how you told yourself things take time, it gave me strength and willpower. Thanks man! 🙏🏾
Oh for sure! I totally understand what you are saying. I have been in search of like minded people and community for a long time but have been pretty unsuccessful. But to be fair I have always tried to do it all for myself by myself , just how I am. So far I have been pretty successful at it and have added to my skill sets over and over and continue to do so daily. There is no replacement for the lessons learned in the school of hard knocks. So that leads us to lesson #1. You can never rely on anyone but yourself. If you get up everyday and be thankful, positive, and open to whatever the day has in store for you, weather it be a beautiful sun rise or your tractor breaking down just remember its all going to work out. It sure beats the alternative. Thank you so much for finding strength in my videos. Now go to it! You got this!
@@MountainMike01 sir yes sir! I'm on it!
Awesome job. I also did not pay attention to the shut off switch, thanks! Dry detailed every step of the way!
Thank you! I am glad the video was helpful. Thanks for the comment.
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Your sister great chainsaw sharpener. One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Maybe I can't go that far. I can say great sharpener worth the money.
LoL Yeah your sister! 😂 Ok so it can't fly you to the moon but a great product might make you feel like it can. A well made product is something we all are in search of in this day and time. We are flooded with poor designed, cheaply made products that flood the market and serve nobody and just fill the trash dumps. Well designed products are worth talking about! Thanks for the comment.
I just got one and I love it just as much as you do. Now I'm sharpening my chainsaw blade in a third of the time, and do it in a much better job. Just like you stated, I'm cutting with a new blade every single time now. It's a great product.
Agreed. It has made my chainsaw a much more pleasant thing to use and maintain. And yes sharping the chain goes so much quicker now. Thanks for the comment.
I need one just like u installed where do I order from?
I ordered it from a local Kubota dealer. It is the Kubota brand. Thanks for the question.
Do you have a part number on the Kubota skid steer quick attach mount?
I don't have a part # but I ordered it from a Kubota dealer in my area. It is the Kubota brand. I hope that will help you out. Thanks for the comment.
I'm not a mechanical genius, but I do alright. The HD36V2 with power options has been an unpleasant experience for me. My employer purchased it and I've been assembling the mill between projects. Now, it's finally assembled, but still needs further adjustment. The deck gets hung up on the uprights coming down, haven't gotten the engine to to turn over, etc. Instructions weren't the worst and I started the assembly with a few backordered trailer options, but I have taken a few things apart just to put them back together. Seems like it might end up being a nice piece of equipment, but I'm not a fan of the multiple piece frame and some other trivial things from the manufacturing process of the components. I'm glad there are tutorial videos on the similar model of this one. Had I not watched them I think I would have made a few more errors during assembly. Tips and tricks from consumers is something that I think will grow with these mills.
Seems to be the consensus that dealing with Norwood and their products, is indeed an unpleasant experience. If I was any help, I am glad to have been. No point in all of us having to experience the frustration of the assembly unassisted. Thank you for the comment.
A mountain Mike I am with you on the instruction manual you would think with all the money nor would spend on Advertising they would have a better instruction manual does leave your head-scratching sometimes I appreciate your videos they did help thank you sir
Oh for sure! I just do not understand a company that will not do more for the customer by spending the time to get the small things right. I understand "the bottom dollar" but..... Thank you for your comment.
Yeah Mike we had to bring in 28 tons of limestone gravel for a foundation 6 inches high cause of wetlands southern Louisiana near the Mermentau river. I know it wasn't easy on a mountain. And, I really like how you confirmed our bolt threads being of poor quality.
Hey, I am glad that you agree. Must have been a job for sure. It do get wet down in your parts for sure. Sounds like a good solution that you came up with. Thanks for the comment. I really appreciate it. 👍
Even had to modify the band wheel carriage especially for the clutch belt pulley, and we got an upgrade 18hp vanguard. Thanks for your explanation of figuring it out on your own
Sounds like you got the modifier version, lol. So glad to help. thanks for the comment!
I have to agree with you Mike when we got our lm29 we had received some torn boxes, and the parts were scratched like it was used, and the paint was peeling
I mean I get it but I don't. I feel like they could give a crap a bit more about their customers and less about profit and would have a great company but I guess this is what we are stuck with. Thanks for all of the comments.
No unfortunately. A friend of mine uses one and still ends up with teeth that look like a burned fence. 😂
Oh no! I'm not sure how he does that. Maybe he should watch my video 😆. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks Much you made the Best Video kept me cutting Yahoo!!!!
Thank you so much! I am so glad that I was able to help.
Just curious, I rebuilt my carb yesterday and it's never been touched. The gasket on the diaphragm side was over the diaphragm and mounted to the carb side. I put it back together the same way, have you ever seen that before? I think I bought my saw in 2007 or 08.
Could be a small change they did in manufacturing but no i haven’t seen it personally. If you rebuild it and it works don't question it is my advice. Thanks for the question!
Mine was as in the video but online parts diagram show the gasket on the carb side ill put it back as it was see what happens
Mine too. Pretty sure it's how it came from the factory. We'll see if she'll run now.
Those hitches are very nice! Excellent video. Hope your still enjoying your sawmill? I finally got mine put together with your videos! We are making boards like crazy! Thanks again and hello from south arkansas!
Hello South Arkansas! Thank you very much. So glad you liked the video and are making boards. Glad to hear from you again. Thank for the comment!
Good video, I like how you tell it, however, you don't need the added noises of clicks, screams, etc.
Fair enough. Just remember the creative process can't please everyone. Thanks for the comment.
Thanks for another great video! I always get some good ideas from you and the scenery where you live is beautiful!
Glad you like them! I agree, the view up here is quite beautiful. Really appreciate the comment.
Hey buddy how are ya? Happy new year!! That looks like it will be handy once ya get the bugs figured out. I gotta save my pennys and get a tractor moving heavy logs with a log arch is slow and hard work! Some logs I can’t lift gotta pull them with my diesel truck. A tractor with a logging winch would be awesome. I guess I need to sell more lumber to pay for a tractor hehehe. Any way I hope you are well buddy, take care thanks for sharing and good to see ya! God bless buddy
Hey Bud! Happy new year! It sure sounds like you earn the logs that you collect up, for sure. I am so grateful for my tractor. I feel very lucky for being able to own one. It has been a good investment that saves my back on a regular basis. I know this 3 point quick hitch will help even more when I get the bugs worked out. Thanks for the comment! 👍 Take care buddy.
what size bms did you have
It is a 100 amp Overkill Solar BMS for 24 volt. Hope this helps. Thanks for the Question!
@@MountainMike01 needs to be 200a bms for a 200ah battery but looks good good job
Hey thanks man! Good eye. It sure does. Thanks for the correction.
Good video!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment.
That's very cool. I never knew there was such a thing. Great video!
So glad I could introduce you. Thanks for watching!
Hello from a new sub up in Nova Scotia. I'm going out on a limb here, but I'm going to bet you weren't after Norwood for a sponsorship deal! LOL
Hello Nova Scotia! Thank you for taking the plunge. I had no intentions of being sponsored when I made the videos. I wanted to show how it really was as customer thru the process. I probably could have been less honest but I think that honesty means a-lot. Thanks for the comment!
I really enjoyed the video. Very thorough. We have been using a pallet with concrete to balance our tractor. This seems much better! I like the fact that you can carry extra tools, too! Great video!
I think if I fill my box with concrete then It would be a bit heaver and better. Sounds like you have that on hand already, so your half way there lol. Thanks for the comment!
Thanks for sharing about ballast box usage! Very useful!
Hello Onya! So glad to be helpful. I appreciate your comment. 😊
Why do a ballast box vs getting a useful attachment like a landplane, box blade etc
Well, in the video I list several reasons. But the one that is the big reason for me would be that it is less bulky. I have gotten myself hung up pretty bad working in tight areas in the trees. The box blade is like a fish hook around trees. Not to mention all of the things I have hit with it. Or you can carry around a brush hog off the back and have plenty of weight but what about tighter spaces? Never seems to be enough room for tractor work in my option . Those type of implements stick way out and there is always something in the way. Thanks for the comment!
@@MountainMike01agreed
Hey buddy how are ya?? Oh man I was wondering how you folks where doing long time no see!!! Looks like your doing well. I’m thinking that weight box will be really helpful. Just gotta get me a tractor hehehehe. Have you been milling much? I’m sure glad ya see ya buddy God bless you and yours
Hello Bud! I am doing well. Yeah, I kinda dropped off there lol. I am going to give it another go. The ballast box is definitely a good deal for the tractor. Not much milling being done at the moment. I am wanting to start again but I may be moving soon so I gotta figure that all out. Hope you and yours are well. Thanks for the comment.
I've used the freehand file and Dremel methods. But the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpening tool is vastly superior. I packed my Dremel stuff away and put the files in the drawer for when I need them for other projects. Some try to suggest the 2 in 1 is just a gimmick. In truth it's a brilliantly engineered precision sharpening tool. The cheap fakes sold everywhere are NOT the same. I tried two from different Chinese makers and both are worthless. In fact they can destroy a chain. The Stihl tool itself and files are of top quality. The fakes are comprised of inferior materials and often don't even properly lineup with the cutter and depth gauge. Nice to-the-point video. Thanks
Great comment, sir. I have not tried the knock off brands but I try to live by the rule, you get what you pay for. 👍
The Sweapers use Transmission Fluid, it will also protect against rust.
Good to know. Thanks for sharing.
I stupidly put in my clutch in backwards.
Well that makes two of us! 😁
@@MountainMike01 you just made my day
At the 12:05 mark that LONGER PIN is what is used for the bucket leveler system. That pin came with my leveler kit and the "spud" on the end of the pin is what the leveler rod is attached to.
Can you send me wiring diagram and configuration of the battery ?
I can’t turn my shaft. Help!!!
What are we talking about here? Engine shaft?
@@MountainMike01 I bolted the winch shaft way too tight and I wasn’t able to turn it
Did you get the digital scale? I'm having trouble installing mine. Directions from Norwood were terrible. Could use some help
I’m sorry I didn’t order the digital scale.
Do they make an QH adapter for your old style bucket, where you could use the old pin location? That new hitch looks really nice, did all four pins come out that easy, that never happens. Good job
So with the old bucket you can buy plates for it to weld on. You have to cut the pin brackets and cross brace off of the bucket first. The pins came out easily but could be slight bit of slop in the eyes. I do love the QH but I miss my bucket so this need to happen. Thank for the comment.
where is the best place to find rebuild kits
I buy them at a local hardware store. But I believe they order off of Amazon though. I personally try staying off of Amazon.
More work than needed to remove carb. No need to take vacuum plug off, top of handle, and the black kill rod. Just unhook both the kill and the throttle linkage where they attach to the carb. If you're doing a rebuild on an aftermarket carb you're wasting your time. Spend 30$ and buy an stihl OEM and slap it on in 15mins. You'll get 3xs the life out of it but most importantly than anything is using quality gas and when you're aren't going to use it for an extended amount of time go out and start it up routinely and let it idol for a few minutes to keep fresh gas in the carb.
VERY comprehensive! Thanks for the time you took to explain in detail what you were doing as you were doing it!
Hey glad too help! Thanks for the comment.