First cuts on the bandsaw mill (live stream)

This is the live stream from the very first cut. Introduction starts at 1:30. First cut at 5:00
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[@johnmeeker1751]

Watching how proud your dad is so great! This is as heartwarming as any holiday movie running on repeat this week! Great work Matt!

[@andreroutheut4326]

Lot of hard work and successful first cuts. A new baby in the family, what more could a guy want for Christmas.

[@yummboy2]

Congrats, Matt! Wow, a new baby and a new sawmill! Life is good! I am really impressed with how quiet the mill runs and looks like it cuts with ease. Great job!

[@sadlk2009]

Great Job!! I must say, your dad is very awesome. He is really encouraging and good about complementing you. You are a lucky guy!! Congrats!!

[@jeffbreckheimer5095]

Way to go Matt!! I can tell your dad is really proud of you. Nice reward for all the hard work you've put in. It's been a blast watching the whole thing. Can't wait till spring to come up and buy a couple slabs.

[@Thom4123]

WWHHOOOAAAA Matt this is incredible what a beautiful thing making saw dust and boards!!!! What a week a beautiful baby boy and the mill making the first cut doesn't get any better than that. Congratulations Matt and try to get some sleep tonight between a new born and the excitement of the mill working I know I wouldn't be able to sleep.

[@SmoothTurning]

Matt, Congrats on getting this baby running. Months of planning and building. Just fantastic to see it running and better than expected.

[@StevePilgrim2013]

Congratulations, Matt. As one who still can't make square cuts or join boards together without twisting, racking & horrible gaps in the joints, I can't imagine the challenges you've overcome to bring the mill to life. Amazing.

[@cando9609]

IT'S ALIVE!! IT'S ALIVE!!! Matthew, I am so happy for you, man! I knew it would work but the hair was standing up on the back of my neck watching that first cut. Well done!

[@factotumindustries]

Saw the live notification come up on my phone this morning - so happy to have seen the machine making its first cuts LIVE! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us!

[@PopPopTerry]

I love it when a plan comes together. Great job Matt.

[@KSReferee]

Matt when you get all of the details and upgrades you plan worked out on your bandsaw mill you should come up with a way (maybe a vac setup) to collect your saw dust and make your own wood pellets for wood burn heating the shop. If you use the mill half as much as I think you will, buying a pellet making machine, building some drying racks, then bagging the pellets with canvas bags or 5 gal pails, and my guess is you could save a ton in winter heating costs for the shop. It's just an opinion, but maybe it's something you hadn't considered. I love the build. I hope you get the log side blade guide clearance issue worked out. Probably be easier to move the back log guide posts rather than attempting to modify the blade guide so it clears the back side of the log better. Anyway, this is incredible! Thank you for allowing us to come along on your journey. I know it takes a lot to film and edit and the whole process could have been quicker w/o all the sharing, so I, like many out there genuinely appreciate you sharing the adventure! Happy holidays!

[@WildmanTech]

Matt, I am thrilled to finally see this. I had no doubt this would be a success! And WOW! That thing cuts like butter!

[@dhollm]

"It will cut as fast as I push" - what an accomplishment! Brilliantly done.

[@ronhart4166]

Congratulations Matt !!!!

[@ManuelDiaz-di6dn]

Wow, I see all your videos to this moment. Congratulations from Chile!!!

[@stanleyjones2085]

I have to be one of those last minute Christmas shoppers so of course I missed you live. But I am watching now and I am excited to see your awesome creation in action!

[@bobbailey1288]

This was just too cool! I went through a marathon sitting today, watching this series. I have always been afraid of working with metal, but you made it look easy!!!!

[@mcremona]

Thanks! It's nothing to be afraid of :)

[@philipdiehl9849]

Matt, you really are impressive in your ability to engineer on the fly. I really am enjoying watching thecbuild of the mill. I have watched many of the sawing some awesome logs. It is great to know you are in the new place. Jack Diehl Port Orchard Wa.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@SpareroomWoodworking]

Awesome!!! Congrats Matt - this has been one epic build.

[@mcremona]

Thanks AM!

[@aledpugh85]

Congratulations Matt . Awesome job.

[@danjeffrey1531]

Fantastic, Matt! Congratulations on your first milled log!

[@mariellecb1]

Bravo Matt! Finally a reward for all of your Olympic-level tenacity.

[@wgoconnor33]

Well done I've enjoyed following your project and look forward to seeing more

[@aalove2010]

Congratulations Matt!

[@danmenz9572]

WOW!!! Congratulations Matt! That is one awesome machine you built. I'm sure the lift will work as well as the rest. Beautiful cuts. Now maybe Marc will give you a brake on Woodtalk about the sawmill ;). Love the channel. Champaign deserves Walnut. :)

[@MrPrecisionShot]

Matt that is Freaking OUTSTANDING! Congrats! Job well done.

[@Wordsnwood]

Matt giggling like mad... I would have also. Congratulations! I guess I should eat pancakes more often.

[@RayMAKES]

it works? OF COURSE it works!! awesomeness, pure awesomeness! love it Matt!!! feels good doesn't it?!

[@RayMAKES]

if you want the vfd to slow down faster, check its braking capacity....you may need to add a resistor bank to absorb all of the electricity the motor is making as it slows down.

[@mcremona]

+Ray Pena I haven't set the spin down time. It's still set to the default. I think 20 sec. Same with spin up

[@mcremona]

+Ray Pena hahaha of course it works!

[@RayMAKES]

just make sure the vfd can handle the braking (the new ones aren't built for braking as well as the old ones were), or you'll blow it up...ask me how I know this 😊

[@unico260]

Matthew Cremona congratulations. So happy for you. Sorry I missed it live. Now you can get back in the warmth of your shop.

[@tooljunkie555]

"KEEP CUTTN'!" ;) all that work pd off cuts like butter! good stuff matt! happy holidays to you and yours and congrats on the new born!

[@mcremona]

+Joe basementwoodworking thanks Joe!

[@LiouSantos]

Congrats Matt. It's been an amazing project.

[@jamesbaumann1180]

Very nicely done! Don't you love it when a plan comes together

[@donlunn792]

First time I have seen this vid Matt,found it through April’s Channel.Brilliant work,and great Engineering.One thing that gets me is 30 thumbs down! on this vid alone.How on God’s earth can anyone give a thumbs down.Someone works hard in zero temps to share their project with other Woodwork/Engineering enthusiasts,and some idiot gives it a thumbs down.Keep up the good work Matt. Great stuff.

[@mcremona]

lol can't please everyone. Thanks Don!!

[@craigpereira6381]

That's Awesome. you must super excited it's working now. Well done on an excellent job.

[@AndrewKleinWW]

Amazing performance, it moves like the log isn't even there!

[@artichoke60045]

Sure, the moving assembly is 1500 pounds. The little bit of drag cutting thru a log isn't noticeable at that scale.

[@orvjudd1383]

Matt, you may want to install a collapsible Accordian type sleeve to protect the acme thread height adjusters. That way you can lubricate the nut/adjuster interface. An example would be a universal tensile machine. You can google a photo of one.

[@jfmiller1943]

Matt, that is an awesome cut for a home made band saw mill , Congrats

[@mcremona]

+Jim Miller thanks Jim!

[@wmwalkerco]

I have been SOOOO looking forward to this! Congrats, man. That is HUGE!

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@matthewroszkowski4674]

Congrats, Matt! It's good to see a cut finally, I am sure you feel the same. Matt in White Bear Lake

[@stephencole958]

Great job. enjoyed watching the build.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@dairybarnwoodworking215]

SO SO awesome Matt!. What a week. New boy and first cut on the saw. Man you got the world by the balls! Congratulations on your new son and the saw. Lots of very proud viewers

[@careykitson1155]

Matt that was freakin' awesome!!! Your dad is right, you should be really proud of yourself. I work for a company that has built industrial machines. First run never goes that smooth.

[@MrPrecisionShot]

Cuts like Butter!

[@beekeeper59]

Congratulations! Have a Merry Christmas!

[@mcremona]

+beekeeper59 thank you!

[@thomasarussellsr]

Way faster than the Alaskan chain saw mill with a lot less wood waisted to dust rather than chips. NICE!!

[@locohombre79]

I would be sobbing with joy if I'd achieved what you have, I'm pretty close to that just watching. So overwhelmed with joy for you, Matt! Amazing accomplishment

[@mcremona]

Thank you Martin!

[@KingsFineWoodworking]

Fantastic. All your hard work has paid off. Congratulations.

[@richardshaw3094]

That is awesome. Great job. I've been waiting to see it work

[@drawvenmusket]

Well done Matt. sorry I missed seeing it live, have you been able to tell how power hungry that beast of a motor is when you cut some wood that has a bit of real meat in it

[@mcremona]

I haven't had a chance to really test the power of the mill. I have some tweaks to do and then I'll be stacking cants side by side on the bed to gradually load the motor and see how it does.

[@Mienecus]

Congratulations!!! Bravoooo!!! Awesome bandsaw. You g=have a wonderful time: new bay, new bandsaw.

[@jeffjones4542]

Great mill Matt you have inspired me to give it a try

[@mcremona]

Looking forward to seeing it. Thanks Jeff!

[@kevinkelly4455]

Great job Matt!

[@rodtor2000]

super cool. thanks. i want one!!! merry Christmas

[@tq2655]

Awesome Matt you should be really proud!!

[@fattytunadouche]

Great job bud! Very inspirational.

[@craftedworkshop]

I just said "wow, that is so fucking awesome". Well done dude. Amazing, amazing work. And your dad is so awesome.

[@TheOpenAirGarage]

That is pretty awesome. I was a little nervous when you started it up.

[@JamyRyals]

What a badass! You're getting so much love and you deserve it, congrats to you and your wife on the new addition 👍🏻

[@SteveCarmichael]

That's awesome Matt! I know you're happy to see it sawing up some boards. Well done man! Looking forward to watching lots more!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Steve!

[@bradykeys2323]

Lol. Got in trouble for watching this live while I was out to dinner with wife and friends...Congrats on crossing the finish line!

[@mcremona]

hahahaha! awesome!!

[@TheMakingLife]

I feel like I have been apart of this process from the viewing end... as well as my family. Congratulations!!

[@sjscreations2608]

As Frankenstein said, The Creatures Alive!! Sorry I can’t create thunder bolts 💡💡💡That’s the best I can come up with LOL. Well done Matt, you should be very proud of yourself? Cheers Sean

[@eversleyowl]

Nice Matt, really pleased it worked so well on the first test. Have you kept a record of how many man hours it has taken you to get to this point?

[@josephbohme7917]

The chalk screws should be bigger thread acme like a common 5/8" C Clamp so it can be set in a few hand turns without a ratchet, and the upright tubes should have spring bearing button stops.

[@bocfus72]

Absolutely awesome, congrats on your build, can't wait to see all the height adjustment installed and milling the big logs, keep up the great work and have really enjoyed this series!

[@mantau2961]

Good job and christmas greetings from Germany.

[@HenningJohansen]

Impressive. Very impressive!

[@steverobb5360]

Woot! Sawdust!! Way to go Matt.

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Ask Santa for a dedicated tool-belt for your #Woodworking #Sawmill tools, #MassiveMatt. They'll go where you go and be there when you need them.....hang it on the mill when your done with it for that day. Awesome to see it cutting wood! Maybe save a piece of this historic day by using one of the boards as a Growth Chart for your kids? You know, where you regularly mark on the board how tall they're getting. Most people use a door jamb in their homes, but they don't have a Massive Sawmill ;-) Happy for you! Great to see Papa Cremona enjoying your accomplishment with you - very cool!

[@pissantsseemore7095]

Youth, imagination and ingenuity. Thanks for sharing. ron

[@mcremona]

Thank you Ron!

[@tammann58]

Awesome job ear to ear smile

[@mcremona]

+thomas ammann Thanks, Thomas!

[@Steve4x4]

congratulations.... always nice to see a lot of hard work paying of. thanks for sharing the build.

[@WillowDailyShorts]

Holy shit! That thing is like butter!!

[@kortt]

Awesome! That thing is just awesome!

[@kevinengel2134]

So awesome!

[@mwayne37]

That is fantastic! Congratulations. I missed it live. Conference call. Sigh.

[@rayleder3705]

Congrats Matt! You must be so thrilled with your hard work paying off. I hope to see many videos cutting into prized logs and the beautiful slabs produced.

[@billpotter8714]

Congratulations! I thought the plans called for it to be painted pink?

[@MarzNet256]

I watched all the videos of you building this. Looks like all your hard work and meticulous setup really paid off! Awesome! And congratulations on your new son as well.

[@mcremona]

+MarzNet256 thank you!

[@davidgraham7325]

I am just starting on my Mill and I have gotten some good ideas from you my Mill will be heavy duty like yours

[@GibClark]

That is so awesome!!! Good for you!!!!

[@mcremona]

thanks Gib!

[@grumpyguy2483]

Absolutely amazing Mat!!!! Well done. Congratulations on the new born. And the the first cuts

[@mcremona]

+Grumpy Guy thank you!

[@michaeloneil1209]

Hi Matt, Congratulations on the new addition to the family and getting the first cut with your bandsaw! I think I was as excited as you to see that everything worked on the saw. Your attention to details paid off. Will you be adding a hydraulic lift to the saw head to adjust the cut thickness for each slab? Will you use something like screw jack in the meantime? Thanks for the updates. Merry Christmas, Mike O.

[@Twansaxstudent11190]

Incredible!

[@DaddyBear3000]

Very very cool. At the risk of being that guy, did you consider putting bottom guide rollers on?

[@smithvilleltd2805]

I call that the best present a man can get for the year! Thanks to the misses and the babies of course! I'm happy to see you up and running.

[@JamesWalton1999]

Congratulations! That's awesome that you got your very own bandsaw mill working right before Christmas and the new year! I'm sure you'll enjoy that more than a kid opening a lego spaceship kit from santa. Nice clean cut too!

[@hhymer1]

Congratulations!!!! What an awesome machine. There are not many people with the skills and multi-disipline talents and abilities to make such a huge machine. I love your son when he shows up. He's adorable. Teach him.

[@paulnepinak7752]

outstanding job A+.matt

[@mcremona]

Thanks?

[@cmassey1999]

air impact wrench for tightening the locks would help.

[@IggyDalrymple]

Great accomplishment! No major errors on a very complicated project. "Two babies in a week!" Your dad had the best comment.

[@VintageWoodWorkshop]

Congrats and Merry Christmas to you and your family!! Very happy for you buddy!

[@stevecoster322]

Hiya, two babies in less than a week!!! Great to watch it give birth... congratulations Matt, you deserve every good thing.

[@louisnemick317]

I am so happy for you. Great job. You have a MERRY CHRISTMAS Matthew

[@HovingtonInstruments]

Congratulations Matt!!! Was awesome to watch it in action!

[@mcremona]

Thank you Tomy!

[@geoffroberts4342]

At 7.00 minutes Dad says " you should be real proud of yourself Mat, well done, you did it! I Love it

[@davidcruz4431]

I followed this build from the beginning, Very Well Done Matt.!!!

[@jeep970]

ice or nice job matt been watching your videos from the start ... and i love them ..so are you going to give us a break down on the cost of the steel and wheels and stuff so we can build our own someday ...smiling ...well done bud and congrats to you and your wife on the new baby boy ..gary

[@jenniferwhite6089]

that's awesome first time use

[@joegoraj3887]

Congrats, man. Been here for the whole ride. Inspirational work, honestly.

[@agustinburroni8745]

This was my idea! Hahaha I love it Matt, we came a long way. Lets cut all the trees now and make the things you've beein waiting to do since July hahahha