Maximum Cut Width On My Homemade Sawmill - Band Sawmill Build #28

[@MadeinPolandChannel]

I completely agree with what you wrote at the end of the video. Some people would have to live in the countries in which we live and then they might understand why we do things instead of buying them. And just like you mentioned, doing such things gives an incredible fun and enormous pleasure! Greetings to those who understand us :)

[@judahsmemes6987]

Aye love your channel man👍🏻

[@nickd5943]

Made in Poland, Sir I twisted wrenches for 25 years, worked wire line and have driven a truck ( 18 wheeler ). I have met many different people over the years, and can tell you my observation or opinion. A vast majority of the people (80% or more) don’t have the skill, knowledge, tools or common sense to make the things you or Donn make. BUT yet they insist on telling you and others how to do the job. Or what they would do different. Pay these people no attention, don’t take to heart what they say, just know that they probably don’t have a pot to piss in or a window to pitch it out of! Also they don’t have the sense to pour piss out of a boot with the instructions printed up side down on the heel!

[@DonnDIY]

Yeah, man. I sound like a pussy for saying that but it makes me sad (crying smiley face :D) when someone worships "store bought" items like these are for some reason something to strive for and in principle better than something that is homemade. But I try to understand, thus expect that my point of view is understood as well. But that's not always the case. And thus the half-rant in the end of the video. :D It's very cool you took the effort to comment on that. May you have many more awesome projects in the future, dude! Thanks for watching!

[@randyhager2054]

With the prices of stuff everywhere (I'm in Texas USA)...........I'd rather MAKE my equipment then pay for some of the inferior bought items!

[@Paulman50]

Making machinary is a good hobby and a lot of fun. A lot of the time it is a lot more durable and works better than the store manufactured rubbish that they try and unload on us these days. Most machinary I buy gets pulled to bits and modified to make it work better in some way or another.

[@jakematthews6982]

Hell, I love in a small city where a lumber yard is much easier to get to but I’d much rather do this kind of thing myself. Everything you said at the end of the video is absolutely correct. People have become complacent about where raw materials come from and the reward of doing it yourself.

[@joelschermerhorn5447]

I completely agree with everything in the video’s end as well. People who say it can’t be done give me motivation to make it work.

[@mossturn01]

Yep, excellent video. Super saw and good wood produced. I agree with your comments at the end. I've just "wasted time" building a super log splitter out of an old hay baler, and a powerful wood chunker/chomper out of a 7.5 tonne lorry axle. Now my firewood is done in a quarter of the time. You are an inspiration to a lot of people. Well done. Regards. Ian. (In Scotland)

[@arlindocortes5467]

E 66.

[@philcestrilli9115]

I don't know anything about saw milling but I am impressed with this. Minimal sawdust, maximum end product. Outstanding

[@thorlo1278]

I wish I could do something like that for just a day! But, I'm disabled and cannot stand for more than 15-20 minutes and that is pushing myself. You can look up the medical terms, but I know them by heart since I was an RN for over 2 decades. In my spine I have osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease and spinal stenosis. To cut down on the amount of narcotic pain relievers, I have a spinal cord stimulator implanted. I'm just telling you this so you can understand why I would love to see you work in person, with the wonderful smells of cut woods. That's why I love to watch these videos you guys make, to get my mind off of me and my pain. I try to work a little in my shop, but I sit more than I work. Great video from Estonia. May God bless you and your family.

[@poochie49]

Your video was one that inspired me to build my own smaller band sawmill. It took mw a few tries but eventually I did it. I am no mechanic by any means. I am retired so have time do do this. I have already cut quite a few logs. It works quite well and I impressed myself for building it. it was just a project I wanted to do to prove to myself that it can be done. YES!

[@a.o.8834]

Which engine did you use?

[@poochie49]

@@a.o.8834 I started with a 7 HP and then changed to an 11 HP B & S snowblower engine. Works fine.

[@usonfire1016]

Dude props to you. A self reliant talented fabricator. That mill is boss. Thanks for the inspiration and stay well. God blessed you.

[@JesusBltMyHtRd]

Not only did you save yourself money, but you just became a supplier if needed. Great job.

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks!

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

There will always be those people who think complaining about things is the same as doing things. You just have to overlook the fact that they base their opinions on the limits of their own abilities.. We the willing have done so much with so little for so long that we are now qualified to attempt the impossible with nothing.👍👍. Great content.

[@jeffreyyeip1915]

Another added bonus is that you can take pride in the fact that you built it yourself. I've been watching your videos for a few months now. I regret not using my time and money in my earlier years to build a shop and have the equipment to fabricate different things that I have thought of over the years.

[@mrcooleh]

Your doing more than just passing time. You sharing your knowledge and experience to others who don't have the money to buy everything new. Sometimes we have to make due, and seeing how you did it will help the rest of us in the future. Thanks.

[@rmartin7846]

their is nothing more gratifying than making your own tools and material's to accomplish your goals, i do it all the time, keep up the good work.

[@jaredallen1149]

You are one of the biggest inspirations I have found. I enjoy everything you wrote about, too. Nothing beats the satisfaction of building something cheaper and better than you can buy, and seeing your productivity go through the roof while your spending goes down. Keep doing what you are doing! Thank you very much.

[@mjsparks949]

I live in the United States. Less than 5 miles from one of the largest sawmill manufacturers in the world. I still would rather build my own. Agreed with everything you said. Thanks for the motivation and good work on the mill!

[@jerrylittle8922]

Smart boy. Continue doing what you love to do. When you get older, like myself, you'll be proud of your accomplishments. Tomorrow is a new day for another project. Start tomorrow and dont look back. 🇺🇸

[@DonnDIY]

Wise words. Thanks for the support!

[@ikeknights]

You're not a cheapskate. You're frugal and understand the relationship between time, money and enjoyment.

[@ManojVishwakarma-uh1cb]

Apna number dijiye aapse baat karna hai

[@ManojVishwakarma-uh1cb]

Yah machine kitne hy

[@geoffreywallace132]

I love the band saw - mag wheels! Great mill and to see it working like that is very motivational. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulmichal]

Love that you do what you want, regardless of what anybody else has to say. You go!!!!

[@mannyoliveira8271]

Amazing video! I like what you are doing. The world needs more people like you who really understands what life is about. Keep up the good work!

[@bradfordthompson8326]

Be extremely proud of your self ...you got talent.....Doing something yourself is rewarding....dont talk about people who put you down ..you're using neat YOU TUBE VIDEOS..FOR NOTHING.....WE JUST WANT TO SEE YOU AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL MILL.....GOOD JOB..THANKS FOR SHARING

[@bombardier3qtrlbpsi]

Excellent job Donn! Your mill will pay for itself in no time.

[@yodasbff3395]

That's a fine machine you have built for yourself, keep up the good work. 👍👍👍

[@daleealy5869]

You are most definitely one of the finest craftsmen I've ever seen. You are a Jack of all trades. And a masterful one at that. More of this world should aspire to being a fraction of the guy you are. I'm a fan forever and always!

[@happycampers3123]

I'm in MAINE/ USA and want to THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION OF SHOWING US HOW YOU CAME UP WITH THIS SAW MILL!! I WAS TRYING TO CONFIGURE ONE OUT OF AN OLD CAMPER FRAME UP!! IM THANKING YOU FOR SHOWING ME HOW TO FINISH IT OFF!!

[@franklinqueiroz3221]

It's very amazing! I am Brazilian and graduated in engeneering. Unfortunately my health does not allow me so much. So I enjoy watch tubes like this one and know people like you and yours fantastics inventions. Congratulations Franklin - Brazil

[@ronjohnson2073]

Keep doing the work you’re doing..! I do a little DIY work myself because I enjoy it and save money too. This is why I enjoy watching your videos because you do a whole lot more than I can do now at 73 years.

[@BernhardHofmann]

I've been watching your videos for ages now. I also enjoy making things and love to see what you do on a much bigger scale than me. You clearly have no fear of failure to hold you back and that's fantastic to see. Thank you for sharing your adventures and so many achievements over the years.

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks for being around this long and keeping this channel going. If there's people interested in watching the stuff I do I'll be making the videos in the future, too. The scale of projects is not important - it's the doing that is. The scale goes up by itself. ;)

[@DonnDIY]

So I started the premiere earlier - have to leave home tonight. Will probably upload videos as usual in the future. This premiere thing is weird. Only good thing is the chat corner so I can chat live with you guys and girls. ;)

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

I like the idea but I usually can't make premiers. When I do its fun interacting though.

[@dewaynewhitney5703]

Anything that you can build yourself, there is no better satisfaction. Great job. Keep up with the good work you do.

[@robertosaludesferreras9990]

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[@donaldoehl7690]

I'm in USA and I have built many projects with steel I got free for the hauling: Motorcycle frame jig and components, Buffers, grinders, Metal workbenches, Etc. Steel and lumber should never go to the landfill!

[@nicolastassot6223]

Please never stop being who you are. I really enjoy the end of your video.

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man!

[@declary]

That's awesome! Love the use of the motorcycle tires!

[@iguanaamphibioustruck7352]

Love the tires. That is a sweet running machine Iguana

[@woodgrinderguy1060]

Seems like you built a solid mill ....the self satisfaction of building it and seeing it work is a great feeling....congrats! Keep up the good work!

[@jarred4333]

Hello Don absolutely awesome saw mill build its very great seeing the capabilities , sawing capacity and the boards being felled are absolutely straight keep up the great work u do 💪

[@ramiresferretti5412]

In the end of this video, you say tanks for the motivation. The truth is, I say Tanks to you. Because you is great motivation to me. I'm from Brazil and love landscapes, great views, property work, lumber, milling, work to my self. I moving me to a estate in the interior of the country and gonna build my own sawmill. God bless you!

[@malcolmporter4771]

That's true. It's a lot of work but better in the end. Plus, those slab end cuts make perfect fire starters. We use to go to some friend's saw mill and get some. Pine, Oak and Hickory. Lastly but not leastly, I noticed, as in all your videos, you put a lot of thought, time and energy into your work and for you, I'm sure it's rewarding and I'm sure you will continue to do so. Take care and God bless!

[@alexaltrichter1597]

Wow 600 people couldn't see anything they liked in your video. I'm glad I don't see the world through their eyes. Nice job on the sawmill that thing really cuts nice looking lumber.

[@martinbyrne6643]

Well said Alex ‘ most of them 600 wouldn’t know how to make a sandwich let alone a bandsaw 😄

[@jeffbeck6501]

Gorgeous machine. Be soooo careful with all that weight and those wires that could potential snap. Your machine is incredible.

[@malcolmmallett909]

I have built two bandsaw sawmills and had a foley belsaw circular mill. Sold the first band I’ll and the belsaw when I moved from NY state to Texas. Still had the sawing bug so built another bandmill. I’m like you I enjoy building with metal and wood and get a lot of satisfaction doing it myself. Keep up the good work. Malcolm

[@malcolmmallett909]

Mill not I’ll

[@gabeslifestuff9691]

I’m very impressed with the hard work that you enjoy. Keep doing what you love doing. My time is completely worth building a sawmill. Like your time was.

[@geedubb2005]

I still wish I could adopt you and you move to the states. I love your talent and determination. You have no limits.

[@ЮрийНефёдов-ь6ш]

наши ребята всё равно лучше пилят у них доски получаются с профилем верблюда никто так не умеет как наши " профессионалы " в одной доске три размера на 50 45 и 40

[@Колхозник-ц8ф]

Эт точно,на импортном оборудовании

[@СашаСандано]

Есть такое))))

[@Дмитрий-ц9в4к]

Нашим просто кривизна Земли мешает😁

[@БукваЙУ]

У верблюда два горбо, потому, что жизнь борьба!

[@Бродяга-р7щ]

Сколь "святошь не порочных" обсуждают пару бракованых досок!

[@lagrange-munuzerezh9245]

Congratulations! You make a great job with this band saw mill!

[@fightswithspirits915]

I love bandsaws. So smooth cutting.

[@sgribb02]

Now that is a saw! As always... enjoy your work. Take care and look forward to another tracked vehicle video 👍🇺🇸

[@windowdave]

That is fantastic! Now I want to build one!!

[@misha2.097]

Youre a master at what you do. God Bless you and im happy for you for finding the perfect set up welded and built with your own hands. Much joy watching your video I got some great ideas from this myself. I like the engineering you put in and your set up. Like I say youre a master at your art. Well done.

[@Canada1608]

Amazing sawmill, I am really impressed! Good job!

[@eminsadiku7602]

Тѕшош

[@fxnepilogue]

I’ve recently stumbled across your videos and am actually building a sawmill myself. It’s a long and tedious process and I hope it actually works. Only steps left to do are mounting the back side dogs (not even sure if this is correct vocabulary) and the safety cover for the blade itself. Almost there 👍🏼

[@EANJGB]

Hi Donn , I have just started the other day a re-run of your episodes from day one and I am up to episode 28 . Donn , I say don't worry about the doubters , you just keep doing what you do and what you like to do mate . If you have the gear and the know how to do it go ahead mate and besides you give me something to watch when I'm bored , keep it up Donn.

[@bigben5056]

That’s awesome I’m the same way. I love fabricating my own tools n things I use around my property especially if it’s gonna save me money but bring me the satisfaction of working n peace n testing my abilities n pushing my boundaries of what I’m capable of. There is no greater satisfaction than knowing u don’t need to depend on anyone but yourself, like the saying goes “If you want something done right, do it yourself!” Awesome video bro look forward to seeing more.

[@DonnDIY]

I agree to that statement. But I would disagree with the "done right" part - I would change it to "done my way" since there's is no "right way", there's just different interpretations from different people. ;) But I get what you mean. Thanks for watching!

[@hunt4fish]

Greetings from east coast Canada, Newfoundland. Excellent video and narrations.....it's a dream of a lot of DIY'rs to follow their dream, to find their limits, build their own equipment as we do; I am one of them. To do that to completion is a challenge at best and that's how we evolve and enjoy our own little life. It's fulfilling, keeps you looking for that "little bit better thing you could do to make it work all that much better" No life if no dream! Very fine workhorse you got there, pat on the back for that!! Watching you work it is a learning experience in itself. One thing that’s even more important than recognizing your hobbies is understanding your talents Cheers my friend!

[@Papa_D]

I am like you are and totally believe in making something out of nothing with wood or metal. I grew up on a farm and have worked for years repairing and making things. It is creative for the mind and soul ! Keep up the good work and who cares what others say anyways. Do what pleases you as that is all that matters. I live in western Canada and sure wish I had trees to cut down and mill because I would have enjoyed it my whole life.Too late for me now as my health is not as good as it used to be and I am getting too old now. Enjoying your video's and will be here watching. Thanks ! :-) Dennis

[@DonnDIY]

Farm life teaches one to do things that are needed using things at hand. Sorry to hear bout your health. Keep in there! Thanks for watching and hopefully you'll stick around in the future too. ;)

[@СергейПальчик-е5ф]

Капец 3 часа ночи а я твой контент смотрю 🙈🙈🙈 ... У тебя лучшие ролики самоделок 👍👍👍👍👍

[@vancouver4sure]

Hello Estonia from Canada where we love logging! Great job!

[@kansascowboy5721]

Excellent video, the text at the end of the video was even better 👍🏻

[@trippfrank]

I know it's been some years since you made this, but do you happen to have the design for this? I've been wanting to build my own but want a solid design to work off of.

[@manvasser8320]

Отличный Аппарат ,отличная работа!

[@charlesonyango5608]

Totally agree with you. Just bought land exploring ideas on how to build a mill and then a shop. Subscribed!!

[@pawek9839]

Great video, and awesome machine ! This what you wrote at the end of the video is 100% the same what i hear from people when i'm trying to create something in my workshop. So your answers for these complains are important for me and I completly agree with them. It's nice to know that someone has same thoughs about this. Stay creative and enjoy your work! Gretings from Poland ! 😉🇵🇱

[@lloydprunier4415]

A very talented, skilled, and hard working cheapskate! Enjoy your ability to do all the things you do and I hope you can still do these things for many years to come. It's frustrating when with age some of us lose our ability to physically do things that have been so satisfying for much of our lives.

[@Mikefestiva]

Great lumber great mill and great video! I built my bandsaw mill about 4 years ago and I love having my own mill and I really enjoy milling my own lumber. I have also heard a few negative comments about building it from KZbin trolls over the years, the funny thing is if you look at the trolls KZbin page all of the troll people never have any videos that they have made, so I usually call them out and tell them, instead of being a jerk and being negative, they should put some time into learning how to build things and try to add some videos worthwhile to the KZbin community rather then being a troll, they seem to never comment back. It seems to be the best way to shut them down. Any how keep up the good work! Ps I have a two part videos of how I built a power feed for my mill, I really recommend building one, it completely transformed my mill. Take care and hello from Washington state!

[@MarionMakarewicz]

Not only do you make your equipment and tools, you also spend the time documenting and sharing. That is totally un-necessary, but such a gift. Even if you do get some payoff on your channel, it still is amazing.

[@pasticceriacordani]

Hai realizzato una macchina migliore di molte costruite industrialmente. Complimenti al tuo genio e alla tue capacità. Massimo rispetto. Bravissimo.

[@blackseabrew]

My grandfather and his brother bought 35 acres back in 1940s to harvest the lumber for new barn. Plus a small sawmill. The barn is still with me and isn't going anyplace soon as it's still solid. My dad had a pole barn built in 1972 and it almost fell down due to rotting lumber. I saved it by installing new posts on one side. It's not a small barn. 90' x 36' x 16'' clear height. Oh was the lumber for those new posts expensive. I live near the center of USA. We have lots of good oak, walnut and hickory around here.

[@BuzbyWuzby]

Excellent! Glad to see at the end that you added a sawdust collector as that is a saleable commodity too. Here in the UK, for example, pet stores sell bags of sawdust. But you would have to fine-filter it first (and perhaps dry it out too) to avoid pets being injured by splinters or sharp bark

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

I agree with your thoughts at the end. I don't build much stuff, but when I do the best part of it is the fun in building the thing!

[@kmchartrand99]

Next summer I plan on building my own sawmill, and after watching a lot of videos and looking at pictures I feel I can pull this off. Mine will be able to cut 30inches if all goes well and I will save between $3-4k I figure. Thanks for sharing your creativity! I love your cant stops!!

[@theshadow1559]

You built what appears to be a really smooth and well cutting sawmill, however, you really put a lot of trust in wire as a log puller, trust which I would only put in a chain. It is nice to see someone actually get ahead in life and doing it by his own means. I wish only the best for you.

[@SM-wv7iu]

Great job! A man who builds it...is better than the man who buys it.

[@DonnDIY]

Well said. But some things are more cost effective to buy though, I do not deny that. But things people are able to do themselves they should do these things. At least I think so.

[@jonathonbarocio-pipes7931]

Awesome response at end.

[@johntillotson4254]

Thx for sharing. Great work on home built saw

[@Don.E.63]

Great job man, i wish i had one like that, i have enough giant pines to build a new house, garage, shed, fence, and whatever i would need.

[@DonnDIY]

That's right!

[@nickpeterson6647]

I understand your motivation, I'm the same. Hello from America

[@metricstormtrooper]

I loved the Excellent writing at the end, nothing spurs me on more than someone telling me I can't do something. I can see you are collecting the sawdust and zoomed into it at the end of the video, I can see a pellet mill coming in the near future...

[@ralphjennings9064]

I like your design. I built one and it works but I could never roll angle iron. Yours has so many combinations. Great!

[@natashaquijano6672]

Awesome sawmill! Well built!

[@jewu-hm9oh]

Great job, go on with your work! Tanks for the video.

[@binderdundit228]

Nice looking strong built mill. I watched to see how straight it would cut and I was pretty impressed. Good job. I have been to Estonia a few times. It is a cool place with a lot of old beautiful buildings.

[@supertramp6011]

This mill works really well,better than many so called professional ones I have seen, no sign of the blade diving,and I imagine it will only be improved even more over time,perhaps with a powered carriage,and better log handling techniques,also consider using washing powder in the water feed when milling sticky sapwood.well done my friend!👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@NathanNostaw]

Thanks for the great build series. Awesome job on all your machine making. Thanks for sharing.

[@DonnDIY]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@ralphjennings9064]

Wow. Never really knew how props were made. Very interesting.

[@Flowing23]

Hey, looks like the mill worked great. You had some really nice slabs there for table tops, especially with the live edge.

[@DonnDIY]

Good material for tabletops for sure, too bad I cut'em up for timber framing material. :D

[@shakdidagalimal]

Wow that blade looks really smooth, no vibrations.

[@DonnDIY]

With the alloy wheels it is really good. 👍

[@glenking3337]

Donn, I for one think that you made a fantastic machine.

[@barnaolasz8412]

Great job. I appreciate your ambition and your creativity.

[@DonnDIY]

Thank you!

[@doughunter3967]

I'm the same as you, I build everything I need even If I can buy it...I have watched all of your sawmill vids and enjoyed them all...I will incorporate many of your ideas onto my own mill when the time comes...thanks VERY much friend...God bless you and yours...doug (canada)

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers!

[@Ddigzdirt]

what a rig👍👍👍 and that landscape at the end was just perfect, beautiful look plot you got😍🇨🇦

[@richardteague5563]

Again -- FANTASTIC -- You inspire ME!

[@DonnDIY]

Cheers man. That is my goal!

[@d.j.robinson9424]

VERY Well Done !! I'd love to see how that fantastic machine was put together 👍👍💚

[@ctb2814]

I'm envious, I've always wanted one of those. Thanks for sharing.

[@DonnDIY]

You can build one!

[@paleskinoutdoors385]

You did a hell of a job on the build. Want to build one myself. You feel better about building something yourself and it works !!

[@raincoast2396]

Beautiful straight grain with narrow growth rings, shows a stable wood. An old tree.

[@DERWALDRUFT]

Having fun is more than enough reason to build things like this so go for it :)

[@DonnDIY]

People always think building things is so expensive. Sure if one wants to build something but haven't done it before and has to acquire a bunch of machinery. But if you do it all the time it evens out the investments made in machinery.

[@cranstonfranc]

An engineering Triumph… or Suzuki maybe, either way: bloody brilliant!

[@matthewharvey8755]

Beautiful machine that makes beautiful lumber. I envy you!

[@gabrieldumont172]

Beautiful work, nice saw mill

[@Goose4025]

I agree with you 100%! I wish I had land I would do the same thing! Enjoyed your video