First Log EVER on the Wood Mizer LT15GO Sawmill!

Milling a huge Sweet Gum log with stunning grain on a Wood Mizer sawmill.
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[@timmaggard8862]

man those boards are beautiful! Cant imagine how beautiful a table of them would look!

[@redhill1261]

Working on purchasing me the LT15. I have enjoyed watching your videos as an old carpenter I respect the fact you aren't afraid to work and even if you are not sure about a project your willing to work and learn. God Bless you and your family.

[@lesterwehyee97]

Great!

[@northwoodsinthebackwoodssa6752]

Hey bud, just wanted to let you know I got my LT15 home and all set up! Same exact thing as yours, but just without the trailer package! My first sawmill, and I love it! I appreciate you and your channel! Stay in touch, and hello from northern Minnesota!

[@dljtwo]

Sounds so peaceful there. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheMonkdad]

Thanks for the “warts and all” video. Most people only show success which isn’t as helpful.

[@chucksmith9772]

Great video! And thanks for not editing out the mistakes......a lot of others would have, then just explain the mistakes.. Great work!

[@David481146]

I have been watching your videos since you first acquired the LT10 mill, and this latest addition is certainly a great improvement. I look forward to seeing more of your activities in the future. Great videos, and you explain the process of what you are doing very well. May the Lord bless you real good.

[@KODArunner]

Hey Wes, It looks like the Black Ramp Irons have holes in them. It might be a good idea to get or make a few pins for them to retain your logs when you want to adjust the winching cable. Another idea is, get a second winch, so you are pulling from both ends of a log. This will come in very handy when you have a large diameter or very long log. Other wise, you are doing a great job learning your new unit. Keep up the good work and may God bless and keep you safe! And watch where ya put your fingers!!!

[@sgakla]

If you'll attach the two ends of a 20'-30' chain to your mill frame 6'-8' apart and then pull the chain out to a point and roll the log onto it, you can attach your hoist to the point and winch the log up your ramps evenly. Theres a crude video ("Parbuckling') on my channel showing my version of this. Congrats on the new mill!

[@4149dwiley]

Gorgeous boards.

[@randalltarlton4033]

Good job you will get the hang of it faster than you think .I love my LT15 and the ramps do take a little time to get uses to butt you will like them.I though I would like loading with my tractor after using the winch and ramps I found I am faster them.Keep up the good work and have fun.

[@stevepoore2410]

I have been looking at an LT15 for a few years. Now I need to talk to my finance department (wife) and convince her that we need one of these mills. Congratulations!

[@falllineridge]

Steve Poore Thanks Steve! Good luck to you!

[@bilyfreeland7622]

like your videos, family and i love your truck.

[@mytrashaccount3630]

I'm really REALLY impressed with the cut quality of this tool 0_0 22:40 It's like it's already dried, and been mechanically planed then fine fine sanded !!

[@Mytyweav]

Beautiful Wood Grain...... OMG....... Nice work.

[@MrThenry1988]

Seen it right off. Good show man.

[@IthacaDon]

Thanks for making the video. The dog didn't get crushed and the logs looked awesome. Safety gear needed but you know that.

[@toddstrelow1213]

Congrats on the new machine. Love watching your vids. Keep up the great work. Lots of suggestions below, my only offering is maybe put a bag or cover over the hand winch when its folded down to stop it filling up with sawdust while you saw.

[@russellclement2058]

Wow,, its a far cry from the old 10 ,, Into the ranks of the professional.. Sweet mill ,,,

[@Jason-gz9ok]

Wow, I really like that sweet gum wood.👍

[@GreatPlainsCraftsman]

Nice upgrade Wes. You'll figure out how you want to use it. That's part of the fun.

[@falllineridge]

Great Plains Craftsman I think so too, appreciate it, Tim!

[@winorthwoodsliving]

You are really making me want to finally buy a mill. great video!

[@falllineridge]

David Hintz Do it! You’ll be hooked!

[@rrobertomondo5173]

Nice mill, I'm sure you'll get lots of good work done with it. Recommend wearing a mask while cutting, sawdust can be very bad for the lungs.

[@mikehornsby599]

Great looking lumber, great job enjoyed that!!!!

[@AllaroundNbackagain]

That’ll be something I’d like to invest in when we get more land. Hello from us up Northern Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦

[@manfredwesteroth8241]

My pipe dream was always to buy land with trees and build a house with my own cut lumber. (I'm an Albertan too)

[@craigsudman4556]

Now that is a fine machine! And there certainly is a learning curve. I've been watching you in your future videos and you have learned to handle the logs with a greater proficiency that when you first started out...you made it seem so simple. Now watching this first video (with the Lt 50 Go) I can see how difficult it is. Great video, thumbs up.

[@ericmaxwell4161]

Nice grain in the gum

[@chrischisholm4800]

I just stumbled across your show. I’m really enjoying it. Relaxing. Bless you brother!

[@pup734]

Practice makes perfect. I was amazed no cuss words when you had to let log back down LOL My neighbors have probably learned a few new words from me LOL

[@rmarquar1]

That's why I love watching this guy.. can tell he is just a good down to earth guy with good values.. I would probabaly said a few choice words too but working in it.. lol..

[@peterww3106]

Check out Nathan at Out of the Woods. He’s got a great big scraper he uses to get the sawdust off the boards when he wants to show the grain! Apologies if you’ve already got one by now. Can’t remember seeing one in the vids so far. Cheers Pete

[@4wheelliving132]

Very nice. I love the new mill, also I never knew sweet gum was such a beautiful wood. Those boards would make a heck of a table, or cut thinner an incredible floor

[@yellow3222]

Watching you load that log was frustrating just to watch 😄 must’ve been hell to be the one doing it !!!

[@offgridinthepacificnorthwe3210]

I hang a five gallon bucket under the sawdust shoot to catch all the sawdust and dump it in a trailer. It saves you from having to shovel it up off the ground. It's the single best modification I have done to my LT40HD since 1992. You have a very nice upgrade there. I'll bet you get 50% faster production with the power feed.

[@usapatriot4513]

Looks like fun and enjoyment to me! Happy Milling!

[@TheRinkboss]

Pretty slick , congratulations on the new mill .

[@falllineridge]

TheRinkboss Thanks!

[@butternuthillfarm1599]

Congratulations on the new mill.

[@falllineridge]

Butternut Hill Farm Thank you!

[@bwillan]

First lesson is to position the log loading ramps so the winch is centred between them. I would have thought you would have went with the standard LT15 and reuse the mill platform and ramps you made for your LT10. Do you intend to mill offsite requiring the trailer tow option?

[@davischappell4664]

I would of put it on the old frame of the Lt10 that was built

[@falllineridge]

bwillan I’ve since been doing that and it works better. Yes, I plan to mill offsite. I needed it to be portable.

[@BusHuxley]

50k! Congrats! In the first shot I felt like I was watching myself watch a low-flying plane while peavying a log along. My first log on the LT28 from the 35 was very slow indeed. And I ran the blade into a guide, which I had never done on the 35. Learning. You'll own it in less than a 1000 feet milled.

[@falllineridge]

Bus Huxley Thanks, Bus! Actually hit a guide a couple of days ago with the blade guide bar. Not the blade thankfully. Threw the blade trying to back the mill out, then raised the head with the blade still on the cut. Disaster. See it all in my next video 🤦🏼‍♂️. Disasters provide the best learning experiences.

[@robertind3374]

@@falllineridge True, it kicks you in the Bum, then teaches you the lesson.

[@christianb9472]

With new equipment and more bells and whistles... expect a learning curve. Having The LT-10 before gives you an advantage over someone getting a mill for first time. You know the basics... Safety first! God bless! From Pennsylvania Don't crush the pup. LOL

[@falllineridge]

Christian B Haha! Thanks for stopping by!

[@Bass2010]

I still think if you Took down you old stand and moved over to the staging ramps out could make some Extensions to the new saw and it would work please think about it then you could still use your winch and have two or three logs waiting and oh yea love the new mill great video

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Nice cutting! Great looking boards! Really colorful! #KeepTheChipsFlying!

[@IronOakSawmill]

Every mistake you made, we all made. There will be more. Roll with them, and learn. Great looking sweet gum. Never milled any. I'll be looking for some.

[@allenpelletier6759]

had you thought of putting faucet and a hose close by to wet the wood when needed instead of hauling buckets?? enjoy your videos.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Hey Wes 👋, electric winch with a remote would make it easier on you my friend. Just a thought buddy, love your new toy tho😀. Nice cuts!!! 👍👍~Jay~

[@craigmooring2091]

Yeah, either a power winch or a power wench like Wonder Woman. 😜

[@falllineridge]

I think so too. Appreciate it!

[@aubreyblair7864]

I put an atv wench on mine. Works great

[@jamesharris7868]

I think the new mill is great the only thing is can you set it up where your old one was so you can use the old log loader I think it is much safer.i was watching puppy run under that log and could see what was going to happen.that could be a trap for a beginner that's for sure.those slabs are amazing thanks for sharing

[@MrThenry1988]

Need a couple handy wedges when you roll the log. You probably figured it out by now. Someone might read this as they watch.

[@1rustytree]

Great mill! You'll get it all dialed in soon enough!

[@manfredwesteroth8241]

Looks like that pulley system needs to be centered more.

[@craignash4736]

Love your videos,you will definitely get better, keep bringing these Awesome videos and your channel will grow. Thanks Craig. Pa. Guy

[@larryfromlincolncountywa3989]

I realize this is the GO edition, but I really liked your site made load-ramp and standby deck. I don't recall you having trouble getting your logs onboard, even though the log deck was higher on the permanent ramp system. Just my novice observation, Wes, and no criticism intended.

[@falllineridge]

Larry from Lincoln County, WA None taken. I think it’s just a learning curve I’ll have to overcome. I think soon it’ll all work just fine.

[@mervallan1822]

Would suggest that a fork lift or the like on the front of a small tractor would make loading logs a much more efficient way !!

[@EquitySolutionRayRaz]

I was wondering if you ever ripped any Beech , there is something about Beech grain that I am attracted to, currently today I broke out my migshift Alaskan mill also cause a 16” diameter branch came down and took out the power lines to my house 2 weeks ago , I made a few cool projects outta Beech it seems hard but doesn’t take to the weathers so well it seems , really dense and gorgeous grains , seems if I get a good few coats of urethane it’s just fine outdoors, don’t see much out there though

[@casycasy5199]

great videos know now ill go with a lift system to get the logs up.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

I see the LT10 still there, under tarp... This 15 looks like a big improvement, but ... you need to make a log deck like you did with the 10. Looking forward to seeing this in use👍. 'Out Of The Woods' just upgraded too, he got a LT40Wide.. Between the 2 of you, I'll be watching a lot of sawdust being made.

[@falllineridge]

Jennifer WhiteWolf His mill is a beast. Appreciate you watching as always!

[@JB-mf1zc]

Very good glad you got a new mill. I was trying to help you with that log but I just couldn't reach it! LOL. God Bless!

[@falllineridge]

John Bowen Ha! Appreciate it!

[@jefftrag1956]

If you had a second winch you could stand in between them and winch alternatively . You might have to move the one that is already there. Seems like you will always be fighting the logs with just one winch My other idea is to mount a electric winch and if possible have a wireless control on your wrist, you could guide the log and shut it off and on with a touch to your wrist. Must be wireless things you could adapt.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Jeff Trag, EXCELLENT idea!!!!👍👍

[@sawyerrob949]

On my Norwood mill, The handle comes off the winch, so I made an adapter to run the winch with my cordless drill. It works GREAT! SR

[@falllineridge]

Sawyer Rob I was thinking seriously about trying my DeWalt impact wrench for that! I’ll give the drill a try. Thanks!

[@taparker4896]

A Airplane sounds a lot different if diving on you or crashing : ) : ) Keep up the good work! TA Birmingham

[@davidkilgoredk]

Thanks for sharing. Only other thing I would want Is a hydraulic log turner.

[@bigwolfie8980]

great job we always get better as we go. may the Lord Bless you!

[@kingoghearts1]

Make a fork lift attachment that hooks on your front bumper to lift the logs onto the saw bunks , save your back , and dog , man

[@trebor66n2]

Hand crank winch will make your arms huge, lol: Nice mill, always enjoy your videos

[@falllineridge]

Bob RobertB Yep 👍🏻. Appreciate you watching!

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I've seen other people wrap the cable in 2-3 loops around the log. Maybe this helps keep the cable from walking off the center of the log???

[@rickyp294]

I want one of these !!!🤟

[@tfknauss]

Nice system,,, you will have it down in no time.

[@henryrodgers3409]

That is a real nice sawmill you have there . Scary watching that nice doggie walking around that ramp . Just wondering what would you charge for milling other peoples wood . I have no idea what a person will charge for milling . Thanks . Great video . One thing I didn't like that you have to walk on the same side as where the saw dust is going . You would think that the controls would be on one side and the dust chute on the other side.

[@glenngoodale1709]

Awesome video keep it up!!!

[@falllineridge]

glenn goodale Thanks Glenn!

[@BenDennis83]

Nice setup I would have put it under shaded area good job

[@leeskithree]

I was laughing when you were loading the log (not at you, with you lol) only because I could see me doing the same stuff. I have been watching you and a few other guys milling lumber for a while now wanting to get one myself, well I finally pulled the trigger and ordered one. At first I ordered a LT28 but then I watched a few videos of how cumbersome it is to turn logs and get them on the mill, I am getting a little older (49) and I'm not in the best shape of my life (round is a shape) so I called Woodmizer back and changed my order to the LT35 hydraulic. It will be here in about a month or so, cant wait. I might make some videos and post them, not sure. Good luck with the new mill, I'm sure it will get easier the more you use it

[@falllineridge]

Lee Hedges Cool! Congrats on the purchase!

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

it has allot more head movement on the 3 point axis over the LT 10 and the 4 wheel guide system?

[@singleshot2218]

Nice machine!

[@MrBogeyone]

Gum makes a beautiful wood but it will twist and warp with humidity and temperature. I have seen where some people paint the ends of the log and mill it into cants. Then they stand it on end for it to stabilize. Still not sure that it works though. I usually use Pecan, oak, and cedar in my shop. Hickory should look good but I found that Pecan produces a buttery color when I rough it out while green and finish it once it dries. It also is easier to work when green.

[@exotictones1054]

How long to get one.really nice mill.n pretty wood man.

[@inkslinger6156]

I enjoyed video. I’m looking at buying me one. Would you recommend the trailer type?

[@txhogdoggn]

for all manual log loading, i ran into a similar situation you are/were having loading a log using 1 cable, returning back to the winching sys. while i was loading logs onto my gooseneck trailer. after several attempts, and unlike you, i had no peavey/can't-hook. since my logs were 36"+, i used a couple chains and made a bridle and hooked my winch cable to what i thou was center of the bridle and i didn't have anymore rolling of 1 side. for your operation, I'm sure your could use some braided cable, about the same size as you winch cable or some 1/4" chain, and attach it to the top frame of the mill. just a thought/suggestion to help out. and if you have to disconnect the winch while the log is still coming up on the ramps, use a ratchet strap to secure both ends of the log, disconnect, reposition whatever you need to or to take up slack somewhere. i know chain is more cumbersome, but it does allow for a more fine tune adjustment when working in those conditions. again, I'm speaking form experience and I'm sure i didn't have it all figured out, but i was able to load 12,000# of red oak in a couple hrs, compared to the couple hrs i spent trying to load the 1st 3000# log.

[@donlatimer5114]

Wes , I have a question for you , why didn’t you set your mill up by the old mill set up , that way you could use your electric winch and log deck for the logs and transfer them over the old setup onto your new mill . Just something to consider.

[@falllineridge]

Don Latimer I need the new one to be self sufficient. I’m planning on milling for others offsite, so I need to learn how best to use it as it.

[@roblbrewer]

Why would you take the last piece off while it's cutting the next slab? You'll get an uneven cut.

[@joankamp4513]

Great shot of your dog in the being. Is his name Cricket? Wonderful video of your mill. I wanted to reach in there and help with loading the log. Not that I could have.

[@falllineridge]

Joan Kamp That’s Cricket. She’s my supervisor when she’s not in the way.

[@keen1994]

so......how much did you save by not getting the hydraulic loader????

[@doozowings4672]

Is it normal for the head to jump like that when you engage the PTO ? That looked a little strange.. I don't remember the old mill jumping like that ..

[@davidconaway2830]

Do I see a new log ramp in your future? Sorry you had to work so hard on that first log! Awesome new mill. That new engine is a beast compared to the previous, yet functional engine. Less time milling, more time drinking some tea in the shade;-) Stunning boards!

[@normandyck7609]

With a power winch,

[@calebnewton3261]

Could you use the setup that you made for the LT10 as a loading ramp?

[@falllineridge]

DCon Probably not, but who knows! I like the metal ramps so far.

[@falllineridge]

Caleb Newton Possibly. I’d have to measure. I could always modify the ramp or the ground I suppose. I kinda like it how it is.

[@davidconaway2830]

@@falllineridge I hear you as they do look and seem to function well once you find center. I just liked your wood log ramp so much because it seemed to help you out with less hassle. That said, you do whatever you want to do as it's your toy and I appreciate you sharing it with us. BTW, if you could get "Cricket" to act as a tailman, you'd have it made! That dog really loves you and enjoys being outside. Good stuff.

[@billyraub8197]

Looks like it torques to one side when under load it must drive on one and not the other

[@MONNIEHOLT]

Once the LT-10 goes to the new owner you should be able to pull right up to your ramps and use your electric winch

[@falllineridge]

Monnie Holt Great idea! Or I might put that winch on the new mill? I haven’t decided yet.

[@13bravoredleg18]

Run a chain through your log ramps and set a high lift jack in the middle. Jack the ramps level with the bed and roll the log into position. Easier and faster!

[@robertdemayo8620]

Congrats Ur a hard worker .... I see u still have ur old one in the background !!!! U didn’t trade it in ????

[@falllineridge]

Robert DeMayo Sold it. Buyer should be picking it up soon.

[@cassowaryind]

It seems that these mills need a water tank and pump added for washing dawn

[@TheSafecrkr1]

What part of the country do you live in ? I'd sure would like some sweet gum balls. I know you only mill for your own use, so no use asking about buying wood. All that aside, I really enjoy your videos.

[@falllineridge]

jim renderer I have to ask, what would you use them for?

[@วรพลอาวุธพันธ์-ข4ฐ]

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[@davidwatsonii9469]

YOU SELL THE O.D SET UP YOU HAD, YOU PUT A LOT OF EFFORT IN ON THE RAMP AND THE BASE, GOOD LUCK

[@tangoalfa3148]

Need some suggestions from some of u experienced sawyers out there. I have heard that sweet gum twists as it dries and if ur going to use it for interior walls (such as in a cabin) you should use screws to place it when it’s freshly milled to prevent it from twisting. Any thoughts??

[@falllineridge]

Tango Alfa You’ll end up with huge gaps if you put it up freshly milled. Your best bet is to Anchorseal the ends and stack it straight with stickers. Put some weight on top. Concrete blocks work well. You can also ratchet strap the stack. I’ve had good success with just concrete blocks. Let it dry before putting it up.

[@tangoalfa3148]

Thanks FLR! I have a cabin project planned and I already have a pile of cedar I had milled last year. I want to use my own supply of pine, gum, and poplar and saw it myself to cut cost. I hope to purchase an LT 10 in the next few months. I may reach out again for future advice. New subscriber really enjoying ur vids!

[@falllineridge]

Tango Alfa Feel free! Appreciate you watching and subscribing!

[@IronOakSawmill]

Woohoo. Throwing some sawdust

[@falllineridge]

Iron & Oak Sawmill Can’t beat it!

[@rabidfan9497]

Are you going to be able to utilize the ramp system you built not long ago once you break down the LT-10?

[@falllineridge]

Rabid Fan Not sure yet. It’ll have to be moved if nothing else.

[@LeloSDias]

Amazing. Like like!

[@richardhaughey3661]

Yup this is the one i missed

[@craigdonnelly]

Great Job! Always takes a bit of getting used to when upgrading to a new model but should be great once you iron out all the bits and pieces...…….looks like the warmer weather is starting to take hold over there...…….we are just about to start winter here in Tasmania so plenty of frosty nights on the way

[@glastenburydesignsoutdoors8039]

Congrats man. Really nice mill. Always like the videos. I just bought a new gopro so I'll be posting some chainsaw milling soon.

[@falllineridge]

Glastenbury Designs Cool!

[@piledriver141]

Hey Wes love the power feed, any plans for the gum?

[@falllineridge]

Piledriver Not sure yet. Depends on how it dries. I replaced a rotten workbench tabletop with some last year. Works great.

[@piledriver141]

Good to hear they are worth something !'You gave a very tongue in cheek talk one day involving (swinging a dead cat) LOL !! Yeah I got a lot of sweet gum and I consider them an invasive species😕

[@falllineridge]

Piledriver I consider them invasive also. The little ones I kill as much as I can...the big ones like this I’m more selective about.

[@petricmchunu721]

I am just curious of the cost of this machine

[@randythomas5475]

what is sweet gum wood?? How or where does it fit on scale as far as hardiness like oak walnut as hard as that or like pine or cedar school me on this wood because I have only heard of it one other time

[@craigmooring2091]

Wasn't that the LT10 in the background at the end? I thought you had a buyer for it.

[@falllineridge]

Craig Mooring It’s been sold, just waiting for him to pick it up.