Harbor Freight Sawmill Full Review | North Idaho Mountain Homestead

[@kmc6506]

For the water drip system add a second valve. Leave one valve adjusted to a slow trickle. Use the other valve to turn it off and on. That way you don't waste time adjusting each time.

[@ukbusman]

As regards the saw dust, my dad would pack it into small paper bags sealed up with a little sticky tape. Then he would stack them so the weight would compress them (to burn slower) It really does chuck out some heat on a fire and saves money on logs, coal ect.

[@imperialpresence1173]

harbor freight is a blessing ......never before has it been easier to get yourself off grid and still enjoy 1st world comforts

[@denniswhip2097]

good job. good dogs too.

[@budlistar5312]

We have 5 Harbor freight stores in our area now. Love that store. Some stuff is good some is junk but I can't stay away. I have stuff I bought and never opened up yet but at least I'll have it when I need it👍👍👍.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Nice looking dogs and cat

[@tgsmith16]

Cool couple ! Living the Life ! All Best, Old Man in Nashville !

[@LaidBackLiving]

Thanks for watching!

[@fisherus]

I use my sawdust for so many different things. Bedding for my chickens, compost, ground cover, sawdust logs I make with old newspapers in a rolling kit I bought years ago (they burn for hours) weed cover around my plants and trees, etc.. I don't think it would be difficult to make a wheel cleaner out of cable to keep the sawdust from building up around your wheels. Another good video guys!

[@LaidBackLiving]

Thanks Craig!

[@CalebKanuho]

Good for a composting outhouse/toilet. Everytime you relieve yourself "#2" add to the top after done

[@jbpost52]

The sawdust is good for using in garden, compost or if you have an outdoor outhouse, its a good carbon to use between dumps. I used an out house one summer while living in an old farmhouse. There was always a five gallon bucket full of it in the outhouse. It works as a deoderizzer and assistes decomposing the waste.

[@hschultz123]

I use sawdust in compost. My local supermarket leaves rejected and old vegetables in the back for people to pick up. I mixed the vegetables with sawdust and compost it. Makes it very good compost

[@LaidBackLiving]

Ok good idea. Thanks!

[@robertphillips93]

Yep -- the sawdust will improve the texture and organic content of clay soils, but it's high carbon content will deplete nitrogen as it decays. So, green waste mixed in during composting balances that out . . .

[@larrye.corbett162]

@@robertphillips93 use as a mulch on top instead of incorporating and nitrogen robbing isn't a problem. Otherwise, the nitrogen isn't "gone", just tied up and will be released slowly over time as it continues to decay.

[@integr8er66]

Be careful what kind of sawdust you use, walnut is horrible to use. Pine is very acidic, so only some plants like it, etc etc.

[@randylenart9674]

Ive had this mill for a fue years now just haven't had time to set it up yet but will get to it watching video's on it gets me thinking

[@johnwadmaniii]

sawdust can be added to compost bin or pile for garden compost. can be used in composting toilets. can be mixed with epoxy for fillers in boatbuilding.

[@kopenhagenkid]

Great video Mike and Liz

[@CedarSproutHomestead]

Use sawdust in garden , outhouse, mold together fire starters, w wood glue as wood filler , chicken coop , etc

[@lucleoni]

A nice, clear, honest review guys. keep up the good work.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Thank you.

[@estellaknox4488]

Sawdust I use for compost as well as for animals bedding.

[@integr8er66]

Do not use Walnut sawdust, its bad for plants and pets

[@kopenhagenkid]

Nice looking saw mill

[@jdub229r]

Liz in those track pants could pretty much talk me into buying anything 🔥Thanks guys!

[@jimtalor7971]

Theres this guy down the road from me who has the same sawmill bolted on a trailer. After a hurricane, him and his sons would go around the neighborhood looking for fallen trees they could handle and cut for a few bucks.

[@kalebjohns7715]

For the sawdust, you can get a bag, like the ones attached to vacuum cleaners, attach it to the part that shoots the dust out and collect the dust. It can be used for fertilizer, fire-starter, etc.

[@donaldhofman5257]

In olden days, they used sawdust for insulation! Especially in ice houses for storing ice before refrigerators were invented!

[@luigi13415]

Saw dust is great for maintaining walk ways and trails through the woods

[@lorinaw3001]

Great FYI - you2 are so organized!!

[@geeksoffgrid6785]

that was cool...just started my journey off grid

[@cody481]

Thank you. I lived out of horse drawn wagon that I made with shiplap ceder. You will enjoy it for many years.

[@peterellis4262]

Sawdust can be used as a carbon component in making compost. It's not a bad choice for covering garden pathways where you don't want getting random "weeds". It's good substrate for growing mushrooms. There are plans for DIY sawdust burners people are using to heat shops. Lots of ways to put sawdust to work ;)

[@lironmtnranch4765]

To clarify, the carbon in sawdust helps balance the nitrogen in "hot" compost components like manure and fresh grass clippings.

[@johnstone9396]

you can also add it to wet paper mulch and use a brick press to make fire blocks if you use a woodburner for heat

[@waltmooredanwilson8754]

Very informative. Thanks for sharing. Take care and God Bless.

[@AndyM.]

This simpleton in L-TOWN SC THANKS YOU for this!!!

[@TerrapinCreations666]

I saw another video that shows how you can adjust the tightness of those clamps, so you can loosen that right clamp that you said was too tight. Not sure if anyone else said that already.

[@Livn-4-Rapture]

Great video guys! Thanks for sharing your experience with the mill! Nice detailed walk through. I would suggest using the sawdust in your compost pile. I think others mentioned the same. 👍🤙💪✝️ stay blessed!

[@shirleyarms6871]

Mike, you look and sound like Jesse on Breaking Bad! My husband and me enjoy your videos, keep them coming

[@eitantal726]

Just bought this sawmill. It arrived yesterday

[@waynedenner7027]

We have a large chicken coop did we use our sawdust in and it works pretty good

[@mikespringer694]

Great video guys. Very helpful. I've been looking at these mills for awhile now. You pretty much covered everything I had questions on. In the not too distant future I will buy one of these to build a cabin so this has been very helpful! Thanks!

[@LaidBackLiving]

Thanks! You won’t regret it.

[@lonniemcmanners6296]

Be thankful bud looks like you have a good woman who works with you. I was almost 50 before I found a good one.

[@rayunseitig6367]

ours used to run off a hub on the old tractor with a belt.

[@loucinci3922]

Great overview of the sawmill. Very informative. Thanks for sharing.

[@1620GarageAndFarm]

Great review, I'm considering picking one up... Can't beat that predator, I own a few of those motors !!

[@toddepperson7465]

On your sawdust,if you're able to put it in a pile,a lot of horse farms use it to help clean stalls or you can use it to make a compost pile if you plan on a garden. Noticed the fur babies do a good job of supervision.

[@mikechamplain2425]

Nice Job explaining

[@thelighthousekeepers8177]

We use sawdust and wood shavings in the chicken coop. The hens will lay eggs on it and it's good for keeping the coop clean too. Nice mill by the way, we use a chainsaw mill currently but a bandsaw is on the list if we ever get to the stage you guys are at :)

[@LaidBackLiving]

Nice thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching!

[@rickfromvirginia]

My hunt club uses wood chips, saw dust etc to fill in mud holes, it absorbs the water and actually packs down hard and no more mud holes. Works great here but you probably don't get the rain we get here. Good for oil spills, Anyway, awesome review!

[@LaidBackLiving]

Good idea! Thanks Rick!

[@bobjoncas2814]

...good one, great info, stay safe and enjoy..

[@LaidBackLiving]

Thanks for watching bob!

[@edricketts6887]

Hi, just discovered your channel which is excellent. I subscibe to the attitude that life is about discovery and learning (plus having fun at the same time), keep it up! Also, enjoying a lot of your earlier content.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Hey thank you Ed! We appreciate it, welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@ApinexCom]

Great video. Have you ever used a green line laser module as an alignment tool ?

[@OurCabinInThewoods]

Great update on the mill thanks

[@johnhamilton9229]

I suggest you use your saw dust as 50% of a compost pile. Add equal amounts of nitrogen items to your dust moisten and mix well. Turn pile every 2-3 days and your compost will be ready in a month or so. I enjoyed your review. Your the first I’ve seen set up a mill on a concrete strip. Smart decision.

[@werideplaces3675]

How I use the measuring system is off of the wood I cut so I sit the blade on the top of my already cut big peice (I think thats called a caunt or can't peice) and set it to 0 then if I'm cutting like 1 inche peices I just go down to the 1 inche mark make a cut then go to 2 inche mark make a cut so on and so on. Hope that helps I use that little measuring tool alot on that thing and it works great for me.

[@alvarado....2253]

Hey guys Thanks for the review So can u guys leave the link of the band sawmill....

[@Off-Grid]

We're getting a Harbor Freight in a town hear by soon. Might look into it, thanks.

[@JGamble21]

Just watched the video. I'm am looking into buying one myself. I read through the comments and didn't see it mentioned but the saw dust can be turned into wood pellets for pellet stoves. You can buy a pellet machine for 1200.00 on Amazon. It could be another way to make a little money on the side. Bags or pellets from the big box stores sell for around 5 dollars a bag.

[@michaelbagley9116]

Get a pellet mill for the Saw dust. You can use it in fireplaces, etc. There are ways to use them for a conventional wood stove.

[@TenmaFN]

can use wood stain in a garden sprayer to colorize the saw dust then use as mulch once it drys.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Good idea! Thanks

[@davidbrooks602]

I use it plain as mulch and once it ages a bit it looks good.

[@davidbrooks602]

I meant under trees as weed control

[@robertboyd650]

EXcellent 4 Compost mix it with your compost box excellent for gardening

[@dadcofiell6826]

I knew a guy that would experiment in making molds with saw dust and glues. He made some interesting little animals even some cheap particle board😎

[@johnnyguyda9418]

The sawdust you could bag it up and burn it during the winter. Would make good banking before going to bed

[@kiwiwanderingusa9988]

Use the sawdust in compost as the "carbon" component. Use it as mulch around plants but do not mix it into the soil as it will strip out nitrogen. Use it on top of pot plants soil to deter slugs from your peppers and strawberries. Designate an area for dogs to pee and poop in and cover it with a thick layer of sawdust to absorb urine and to cover poop to control smells in your yard near the house.

[@socialslacker]

Or just feed your carnivore pets the appropriate diet(raw meat, organs, & bones). No more smelly waste & pee spots, plus leaner healthier doggos.

[@Livn-4-Rapture]

Those were great uses for sawdust! I'm glad I read comments. Some good stuff to gleen from! Thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏

[@BUD100ify]

Mike: I have had a Predator 200cc for years...if I do not run all the time, I have to turn off the gas and let the motor run out of gas or the gas will run down during storage into the crank case. Smell the oil to check.

[@ConfusedAbyssinianCat-oi4fh]

Nothing brings two people together like a sawmill.

[@safetyfirstintexas]

use your sawdust for insulation in chord wood wall construction

[@subterraneansasquatch6566]

Also, maybe make a video of the adjustments that you made when changing the band… please and thank you in advance.

[@larryjohnson7934]

Hi, enjoy your videos. If you can get the sawdust in a dry state you could make wood bricks for your wood stove if you have one. You could possibly make a mold and compress using a binder to hold it all together. Just make sure whatever binder you use does not create any buildup in your stove or chimney. Just want a nice clean burn.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Sounds good thank you for the input!

[@henrygeidel3861]

Like the video, I am putting mine together now. On your wheels for the rail system, does the right and left hit the rail stops equally in the start position or do the left wheels hit the stops first?

[@scottwilson6957]

Build a platform the same height as your rails with a ramp on the end of it.It makes rolling the trees easy to put on the cutting deck.You wont have to fight the rail getting it over with the cantor.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Yup sounds good. Thanks For watching!

[@scottwilson6957]

Also I have the same mill,get a better heavy duty clutch I got mine out of Wisconsin

[@BreakingFreeOffGrid]

Awesome review guys!! That will really help anyone out who is looking at purchasing that mill. 😀

[@reecewatson773]

Put it in your compost pile. Have holes in your yard? Fill them in with saw dust. Do you use rocks to make walls along low places in your creeks, put the saw dust on the wall to fill it in. Use it in the winter as a none slip walk on ice.

[@OW...]

Great run through guys...good info.

[@markbrown9765]

Put a second petcock in your drip line. Adjust the closest to the blade for whatever flow you want and the second is just on off with either full open or full close.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Sounds good thanks.

[@gregdixon465]

You can buy a cheap inline valve with push lock fittings for the plastic line Just add it in before yer shutoff. Cheap fix

[@andrebelanger658]

Finally all cought up with your channel.

[@milissachristner2555]

ATTN ATTN 🎉🎉 That right hand side clamp you said it tight to lock .. There is a screw on the back side that's closest to the blade guard that you can loosen to adjust how tight that lock clamps down

[@richardross7219]

Good video and good job setting up the mill. The clamp is probably adjustable. Filing and setting the teeth of the band makes a huge difference on the performance. Good Luck, Rick

[@hopechannelcat5462]

how long is the mill and can you buy extension rails for it? thanks for the review.

[@michaelroof1969]

Use the sawdust for compost. mixture of brown (saw dust) and green (grass) if you cut any.. makes great mulch.

[@bruceaugustine6486]

It makes good bedding for a garden and it will compost

[@pJarhead64]

Sawdust is used for the composting toilet...

[@chrisalcott120]

Pellet auger to offset heating bill. Or bbq

[@jacobkincaid123]

do they sell an extension? and how long can the logs be on the stock track?

[@SB-pz3xg]

mulch in the forest. great ground cover after the ground has been disturbed.

[@riparianstudios]

How do you winterize the mill to keep it protected from the elements? Do you just tarp it up?

[@michaelroof1969]

thank you for sharing

[@LaidBackLiving]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tanks-Link]

You can take your sawdust get you some tubs or something like that and put sawdust inside drums or whatever fill them up with water and then get you a plate of steel put on top and It will pack it down and make sawdust cubes and when they dry they are almost ridgid is the original wood was

[@LaidBackLiving]

Nice, cool idea! Thank you.

[@GPDIY]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@donbreest1461]

Maybe let us know what blades you ended up getting? I am looking to pick one of these gems up in a month or so.

[@Klostrophobik]

Flip flops and a chainsaw? Sounds like my kind of fun. I hit that subscribe button at lightspeed.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@russellwatters5891]

Soooo, what are you trying to say, exactly.... lol 😆 Great observations, and it seems to do what's necessary for a reasonable cost!

[@LaidBackLiving]

For sure gets the job done.

[@jimmybest5404]

So what Blades did you buy if HF blades are no good. I’m about to purchase this mill.

[@subterraneansasquatch6566]

Can you post a link for the aftermarket band that you did purchase? Of it is already on here somewhere I apologize, I just haven’t found it yet.

[@danielsmith8659]

I know some guys that give saw dust by the 55 gallon barrel to friends that have shops and they use it to soak up oil on there concrete. Yeah it doesn’t work as well as the cat litter stuff that pull oil out of the concrete , but it soak up the mess .

[@hpw59]

I looked at the mill on Harbor Freight's website and saw no mention of log length capacity or even an option to purchase additional rails. What length will this cut?

[@mark46428]

if you have a garden use the saw dust as compost

[@randyfredricksen5963]

It looks like an iron foundation spike would slip right into your push handle so you don't damage the plastic gas tank by pushing on it...just a thought. Huge Harbor Freight Fan here..lol.

[@randyfredricksen5963]

@Faux Que I don't know why I said plastic..it's clearly metal. Either way, not a prime area to use as a pushing support.

[@rogerkarber9636]

How far are you guys from ST'Maries ?

[@Kepharocks]

What is the foot print measurement? I want to build a slab for it to sit on.

[@SasquatchBioacoustic]

Don't mix it into your garden soil, but layer saw dust on top of your garden. It will suppress weeds, retain moisture, and breakdown slowly to release nutrients into the soil.

[@rayunseitig6367]

Right, but not mix in when it is new.

[@BrianMason3636]

Saw dust is also good for icy surfaces, oil spills, and a fire starter.

[@johnvan8852]

I'd mix pine only sawdust with lawn clippings or pure horse manure for compost. Need greens (lawn clippings), browns (pine sawdust) and moisture and need to mix it. A 3 or 4 bin system is ideal. Make a pile and move the pile and add moisture as needed every week or two. Make a finished product in 2 or 3 months. I personally have horse manure and sawdust but prefer 1 or 2 year old composted. Pile can shrink by 3 or 4 times your original pile. I'm in western Montana so similar weather and garden season.

[@LaidBackLiving]

Nice thanks!

[@richardpashley2654]

I catch sawdust in 5 gallon bucket. Dump when full into trash bag. Deliver full bags to neighbor who has horses. They love it

[@sardave]

Use an L bracket with a paint brush attached to it and mount it to the cross beam to clean the wheels…. You might want to get some extra blade guides for future use as well as a couple extra saw blades….. good review….

[@Off-Grid]

that's a good idea

[@Mainehauls]

Awesome review 👏