Frontier Sawmill | Not What I Thought

[@hiltonkuykendall9375]

Yeah the motor sounds like a go cart engine. I just purchased a mill from the manufacturer Frontier uses in China. I got the 14 HP Kohler engine. Haven't got to use it yet because of the weather. Can't wait to get it going.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You will have a blast.

[@jimhofoss9982]

yup, stacking the lumber properly is a key part of good lumber…stickers right to the ends of your boards prevents twisting. put your crappy boards on the top for cover…and a couple of ratchet straps can keep your lumber square and tight while it dries, helps to keep boards straight

[@deanbarr5740]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Tony. I'm about 730 days from retirement. If the next two years go as fast as the first six months of 2021, it'll be here before you know it. My goal is is to get me a Sawmill. Appreciate you telling us what you would do different if you were buying a new mill. Those were some great looking 2x4's you sawed.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Dean, I know you are excited. I am enjoying retirement in a productive way.😁 I appreciate you.

[@johntillotson4254]

Your a great instructor. Thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate that!

[@gorgonbazil2652]

I would highly recommend the Norwood sawmill... Hands down the best sawmill out there!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Norwood sells this one.

[@redpower1086]

We have the same mill and we put a 14hp harbor freight motor on it today. It’s a night and day difference. The only modification we had to do was cut the sheet metal because the crankshaft is about one inch higher. The drive clutch does touch the blade now but it works perfectly. I highly recommend upgrading the engine.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are getting ready to crank back up on the sawmill. So much going on, plus the heat index was over 110 all week. Thank you for the info.

[@redpower1086]

@@TonysTractorAdventure our clutch bearing failed today and it’s a odd ball size. We called Frontier and the clutch is sold as an assembly. We found out the bearing was the same size as a Honda atv bearing! The part number is 91051-HA3-013. We also found out the 7 hp model uses and different clutch than a 10hp. So a 10hp has smaller bearing. Just hoping to help you and your views.

[@Bodhranarama]

Some bonny produce there Tony. As always thanks for taking the time to make and post.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I am looking forward to getting the sawmill going. We are waiting on concrete. Shop build is coming.

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday weekend god bless

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We had a great time. I hope the same for you. God Bless.

[@yoseflaurent3376]

Thanks for this video, interesting advice, your using a blower to clean up the sawhead is a good idea instead of manually brush the dust away.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I can't wait for a little warmer weather. It is mucky at the sawmill.

[@Wheelloader__]

Pretty cool Tony. I just bought some lumber. 2/4/8 $9.09. 2/6/8 $14.95 I’m on vacation and wanted to do a little porch project. So I bit the bullet. OUCH.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Man, I know that hurt. We are putting in an electric at the farm. It is costing double of the price quoted last year.

[@judypace4856]

Beautiful lumber!!! Great job !!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@tractorman4461]

I wish I had access to pine. The majority of everything up here that comes my way is one of the 20-ish varieties of oak in Missouri. I don't have a pine within 20 miles of me I don't think. Some real good pointers about not sawing thin on the bark. So much grit and grime can be ground into the bark. Plus, if you heat with wood, the thicker slabs give you a bit of fodder for the fire. Well pine is not the best...but like the old man always said....if its made outta wood, there's heat in it. LOL Totally enjoyed the video Tony. Thanks man.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are currently bringing home about 16 tons of Oak 18"-24" diameter. Three loads so far.

[@tractorman4461]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Way cool Tony. Oops...24'' on an OS 23 !! Oh well, I am sure you will work around it. Many times we'd saw ones on the big circle mill that lacked 4'' to 6'' clearing the blade. Those were tough. A little chainsaw work for you and they'll slip right in. I've got a few more loads of some nice sized oak lined up this fall as well as some more red cedar.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I turned down 30" Red Oak which was perfectly healthy in the center. Broke my heart. 😁😇👍

[@tractorman4461]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Ahhhhh....you're killin' me Tony. LOL

[@technokids4]

Enjoyed your content, am probably going to go with a Frontier mill, and you have the best videos I’ve seen about them. 👍🏽

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We try. My wife does the camera stuff.

[@davida.p.9911]

Nice cuts and nice boards, Tony! 😎

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We lose a little wood, but it turns out very stable 2x4s.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your comments and support. Thank you.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

I would love to play on a mill. They look fun! lol Have a good week! See ya!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You are welcome any time. 👍

[@terrymangum7635]

A very interesting video Tony. That is a nice sawmill and with the high prices of lumber today it should be paying for itself. Enjoyed.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. The sawmill has already paid for itself. I find it to be very relaxing and valuable!👍

[@scottparsons2031]

Thank you for the Bible verse 🙏

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You are so welcome

[@andrewanderson1436]

Excellent video. I could tell you were outa gas doing this log. Still some fine lumber.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not a spring chicken anymore. I have the will power, but not the body. I started back up to the gym. I hope that helps some with stamina.

[@andrewanderson1436]

@@TonysTractorAdventure yes sir. That's how I feel about my asthma. I can't keep up with the young guys in the service now.

[@711901]

You made me grin so hard watching you now my face hurts!! 😁👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Happy to help.

[@user-ev3xm7np8x]

If you had to do it over again would you buy the bigger mill like the o31?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes. I think I would have went with a woodmizer or a cooks.

[@mitch_smith]

Tony, when your'e forming the cant, some of those cut offs have a good 2x4 or 2x6 of lumber in them. is it worth reworking those cut offs to get that wood out or to much grain out there to fool with?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

There are a few cases where I can get small boards out of the edge, but the more I do it, the more I find the horizontal grain is unstable.

[@mitch_smith]

@@TonysTractorAdventure always curious about it. guess i'll find around around october.

[@johntroze11]

sometimes after running a saw all morning you gotta go home and take a shi... shower. Just kidding buddy awesome video thanks for the tips

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

👍😂. Thank you for making me smile.

[@ryangroat7724]

Hey Tony, I appreciate your time and putting these videos up. I own an OS31 and I'm wondering if you have changed your wheel bearings yet?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't move mine very much and I built my own trailer. I don't think it would be apples to apples.

[@ryangroat7724]

@@TonysTractorAdventure sorry I should have been more specific, bandsaw wheel bearings! My bad.

[@Valient6]

Heart is the heart, rith is quarter sawn. Horizontal is flat sawn.

[@Doogie_Causey]

Tony, How Long Do U Let The Wood Dry Before Using It?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It just depends on what a person is doing with it. I will be building a barn with green lumber. For the home I would want my moisture meter to read 12 percent or lower.

[@Doogie_Causey]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I Need 10 2x8x16' For My Trailer. I'm Thinking About Buying Not Treated. Just Prime & Paint Them. Thanks For The Info

[@scor440]

Why would my os23 sawhead be so hard to raise up?Any thoughts?Frontier is trying to figure it out

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I spray oil on the head guides each time I use it. I oil the drag cable often. If your drag pressure is to high, it will affect up and down difficulty. back the head drag cable pressure off.

[@scor440]

I did all that if I loosen the drag the head falls while running

[@kennkid9912]

If you skim the log so you get a flat, you then drop down to get a slab. So you get to where you want for whatever thicknessor size u want,.The first one with the two flats is good for purlins, for a metal roof on utility buildings. You should have a straight edge for the bottom purlin to start. the others I just nail on the roof,. i dont even butt them with a square end. You just nail them on, . You save alot of waste on your slabs. These mills need at least 10 hp. My Thomas was 13HP Honda. that was ok. Overall the Thomas is not a great mill, my opinion.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I upgraded this sawmill to 14hp. It screams through wood now.

[@dmaertun3953]

Hey Tony, if you're thinking you should have gone with a different mill, how about selling that mill to me? I'll come pick it up and you can get the mill you want. Dave

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The only problem is that I would be out of a mill for up to a year.

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Mine was 13 hp honda it was decent

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think the step up in horsepower will make all the difference.

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Can hear that motor labour

[@Airforce1Gunny]

Change that engine out with one of those bulletproof Chinese diesel engines on ebay,

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Never thought about that. Something to think about!

[@stevek5988]

Hey Tony, just sent you an email

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

got you

[@sirwallygator565]

Any saw under 20+ HP is just a beginner saw. But why start with a beginner saw? Just buy a real mill and you will be good for many many years to come

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for your point of view.