Homemade Bandsaw Mill From Old Car Wheels

Sandra says this video is too specialised and you lot out there won’t like it. (Unless you happen to want to make a bandsaw mill.) But how could anyone NOT be interested in welding and grinding and drilling?? Especially when things go round and round?!
Perhaps she just means there aren’t many horses in this one - if so, she’s right. (Though there is at least one.)
The plan is to use this to make the best of the few trees we need to fell.
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[@BloodAeorin]

The like is from my dad who suddenly became extremely fascinated whilst passing. Perhaps your new Bandsaw series will attracted different viewers too :D

[@WayOutWestx2]

Best wishes to your Dad!

[@tonywatson987]

Good job for us that you didn't listen to Sandra! That welding looks pretty good (well at least the 1st one did) :-) NOW for up & down and back & forth ... can't wait! Well done, Tim!

[@johnnyspropshop]

That was great, tell Sandra we need more videos from you like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@xysix2548]

Sandra is wrong where I am concerned. I love your work, your concept, your ingenuity and the lot.

[@TheVaultable]

It's fascinating to see something I always considered to be only available fully assembled from a company being built by hand. Bravo

[@Flintknappingtips]

Thanks for taking the time to share your ingenious inventions! It's really fun to watch.

[@BrassLock]

That looks like some fun!! And very useful too. When I had a little property many years ago, I'd call that type of home-made manufacturing "Recreational Engineering", and it always gave me a big thrill when something worked.

[@chrisdrummer200]

its great to see a simple bandsaw mill that most people with a bit of a workshop could make

[@craigwhittaker2572]

I love your philosophy, which seems to be 'try it, and if that doesn't work, try something else' words to live by :)

[@subjectofgov]

Inspiring! My Dad built many pieces of equipment from old cars.

[@candidethirtythree4324]

It doesn't matter what you are making, I just tune in to listen to your voice. You could do audio books when the weather is too bad to tinker.

[@linctexpilot8337]

I love your design! I can appreciate keeping the mill stationary and moving the log instead!

[@PhillipHall01]

I would like to tell you that I really enjoy your channel. I first became intrested in your videos when watching your bee videos but soon expanded to your other videos. Its a pleasure to enjoy these videos of you and your wife in everyday living. Thank you, Phillip Hall from United States, State of Mississippi. PS My Grandmothers family was from Ireland. Her mothers maiden name was McIntosh and her daddy was McWilliams.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Phillip : - )

[@Theorimlig]

You're cut out to be a mad scientist, Tim! It's unfortunate, the way the labour marked has turned out for that profession.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Ha! If I ever got a job, that's what I'd like to be

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Greeting from Canada, i like your humor. You are a very good handy man. keep up the good work. Best regards.

[@061356]

Is there anything you can't do? You and your wife are amazing!!

[@WayOutWestx2]

She is - I just run along behind

[@EmilyJustice]

You're a fine team.

[@juracilopes9372]

ice

[@yongsengloh3132]

Janice o

[@gregkieser1157]

Love it! Barnyard engineering at it's finest......More of this type of stuff.....love your workshop projects!

[@Haustorium12]

just wanted to say that your family is amazing!!! such love!!! and also I love your voice...it's great!

[@joshm3899]

what a great video, simplicity. two old geezers like myself building machines

[@hasdrubal121]

Really great job. I've said it before on another vid ye did, it never ceases to amaze me how you guys get thumbs down for havingz a go and actually doing something. I really enjoyed those vid and hope some day to follow suit. Bravo

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you. Yes, it's strange how negative people can be - I don't understand it. But humans really are a strange species... : - )

[@scottlund4562]

I really like this video, simple but very effective. Plus, I saw 11 horses.

[@damonstamper1441]

Can''t wait for the next vid! I love how nice your community seems to be.

[@scottyboy7804]

okay thank you very much love your videos you are a pretty laid-back fella seems like nothing does not bother you you're a good man keep up the good work and God bless you

[@the123fester456]

necessity is the mother of invention well done looks great

[@Survive2022]

That was great, simple but very effective. Can't wait to see it in action !

[@oby-1607]

Just love your lack of fear to just go ahead and make something work. Good for you.

[@YourOldDog]

Great video! Wish we were neighbors, I also love goofing around.

[@kismetbleu9363]

I don't have any idea what I just watched but it seemed exciting!

[@harrygrove2764]

I love it!! That workshop looks well used, there are so many videos on here in pristene rooms that cant ever have been used for real work. Subscribe this all day long!

[@MrEltiburone]

Simply awesome, so ingenious, thumbs up to you my friend.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you

[@kokoproductions1]

You, kind sir, are a true genius :) Loved every second of it

[@angelamurphy460]

Dggv

[@shiregirl2001]

I always enjoy your building gadgets videos.

[@Corsairflag]

I thought I was watching a video from India until I noticed you had shoes on !!!

[@conniegraham2272]

Tim you are so HANDY!

[@dennisst99]

Sandra couldn't be more wrong! This is a pure tinker-person magnet!

[@boots7859]

I watch a lot of builds, and honestly this one had my jaw on the floor trying to figure out who would need such a thing. Then you mentioned logs, and it snapped into place. I'm a little surprised you didn't clean it up a bit, as it would slide much better. This thing is cool, however I can't help but think there's a reason you don't see many saws running on inflated rubber tires..... Cool and scary as hell.

[@WayOutWestx2]

This is still working fine. I'm hoping to mill some logs this week - video coming soon..

[@maryhornbostel6959]

I love listening to you. you sound like a simpleton, but you get things accomplished.

[@CNCmachiningisfun]

Absolutely brilliant! I really do want to make one of these, as a means of turning logs into fuel chunks for my gasifiers. Keep up the good work :) .

[@teoportela5850]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@makernational4723]

Very awesome,! I felt like I was watching "Lord of the rings" movie. I am hooked, I am probably going to watch every single video you have uploaded

[@WayOutWestx2]

Good plan!

[@aoifeone]

Brilliant Tim.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thank you : - )

[@makingitthrough190]

Remember the show: Junkyard wars! I think you would have won every time!

[@jamessmithandgarrettsmith3623]

Obliterating the competition more likely especially if you consider his air-powered loco and his 2 railways were born from scrap metal!

[@sixmagpies]

Tim. Please note. Used, or had used, many of these (known there as C4's) in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam. One is almost as keen on health and safety rules as the average Vietnamese. However, even the Viets consider a crude, sheet metal blade guard to be ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL. When a wider (also advised for dimensional accuracy. ) blade lets go, the results can be truly horrifying, wherever you're standing. I'm sure you're aware of this, but sometimes a wee nudge can help us stubborn old farts back on the rails.

[@WayOutWestx2]

But there is a guard on the final version. This was just a trial.

[@sixmagpies]

@@WayOutWestx2 Bravo. BTW, some poplars from you doing well here in Wexford. Also planted a few from the US, two of which did over 3m in their first year! Encore!

[@andycoombes]

More chunky workshop stuff please Tim! Madder the better.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Love to, Andy - but I have to try to make a living too. (Can you believe it?!)

[@andycoombes]

Same here! I'm trying to convince my wife I *need* a bandsaw......... I *need* a bandsaw.......

[@FrontierlessCraftsman]

Absolutely brilliant, well done!

[@I_M_Nonno]

Nice job! If you'd cut the wheels off the other end of Mike's car you could have driven the wheel by way of the drive shaft and even used his engine. He probably would have noticed their absence a bit sooner though. Also, after watching the blade spin down, those brakes you cut off might have been handy to have. One last suggestion, if you release the blade drive before you try to start the engine, it will be much easier for the engine to start.

[@WayOutWestx2]

You're right on all 3 counts, Gary. But the engine/gearbox/clutch/fuel-tank/radiator collection would be just too big, I think. The belt slipped off a couple of times - I think that's why we started it under tension (not sure why the blade was too). It started anyway. I need to put a belt guide on for when it's slack. Yes, should have kept one set of brakes on..

[@FarmersDIY]

The state of the work is easy to understand. Please do your best so that there is no injury. Thank you for watching a good video.

[@dalemaloney255]

your welds look great! very strong. good work. nice job!

[@piperalpha]

You know, if you add a third wheel to the middle of the other side, you'll have made a bandsawmobile. Imagine pulling up to the hardware-store in that! Mr. Wandel would be green with envy.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Great minds think alike - you'll have to watch the next part : - )

[@piperalpha]

WayOutWest Blowinblog Well, now I can hardly wait! Here, have some Norwegian well wishes!

[@BrassLock]

+Eff Kay : So THAT'S why Mr. W paints everything green!!

[@piperalpha]

You may be on to something

[@HobbyPrints]

You are a sort of mad genius, i like it!

[@samleigh7817]

Probably a bit late now, but there is a place just behind the Red Cow hotel in Dublin that makes bandsaw blades.

[@allanegleston13]

every one seems to have a bandsaw. i want one . good luck with it. :)

[@DOCDARKNESSREAL]

Nice work dear chap!

[@jimfreyne]

top class job. super welds. Good luck with it.

[@cezarymockao2746]

Good Job, Your creativity is just as a Slavic one ;-) You can do anything out of (allmost) nothing.

[@nedcramdon1306]

Man.... the first one I see the pulley and belt on the same wheel. I always wanted a little mill like that for some reason.

[@JDeWittDIY]

Everyone here wants a bandsaw mill.... at least I do!

[@pigseye2]

Awesome video. Very educational and you're hilarious! Thanks!

[@mmarti2x]

pigseye2 I couldn't stop laughing! I just stumbled upon this video, now I'm hooked.

[@pigseye2]

I agree, Tim is amazing and hilarious. He is a genius in my opinion!

[@mnhs06]

that looks very cool

[@keithscrafts]

Nice job. I have always wanted to build one of these. I'm up in Offaly.

[@tylereddy5048]

Great video, very fascinating. Cheers.

[@kingamackowiak3095]

I love this mess around

[@shanniemedrano6344]

If there is ever an apocalypse...this guy has my vote to be the new world president. He'a bloody genius. Is there anything he cant do?

[@RiverWyvrn]

Oooh, I like your flavour of DIY

[@raincoast9010]

Good job, nice bead.

[@Kristoferskogsberg]

are not you afraid that they can catch fire in the workshop when welding? but you're damn sure to build things. really nice!

[@WayOutWestx2]

Yes, I do worry about that - so I am very careful. I must tidy up a bit more too

[@marcoantoniomoralesmartine5781]

Very good

[@cheaphomesteading]

Good job Man I would love to make one for my homested

[@edsautter51]

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. That's all I can say. Except that I'm also waiting for part 2. Oh by the way, can you bring me a donut cart video too? LOL Thanks for the video.

[@SeverSever1979altai]

Ребят всё классно и просто! А можно с русской озвучкой, или титрами... the guys did a great job!

[@scarletpeate]

Wow. Wonderful

[@tomayrscotland6890]

Hi Way out West? I am the Same 1 I ain't happy unless I am working on my Trailer, But at 72 I just Will not quite, Iove my hut my boats my engines and my Grinding Blah Blah Blah, Keep at it Fella' the hard work keeps us young. Tam Ayr Scotland.

[@WayOutWestx2]

Cheers, Tam : - )

[@peldiman]

You're an insane genius! Can't wait to read what @Matthiaswandel thinks about it.

[@tonywatson987]

Giacomo Guilizzoni or Matt Cremona!

[@piperalpha]

So, Tim is insane.. And also a genious. Sounds about right :c)

[@leksey7870]

Great job!

[@jaro3594]

Celkom dobré. Jednoduché a efektné.

[@ldwithrow08]

The best wheels to use are the "Donut spares". They inflate to 90 pounds and so you can put a lot more tension in the bands. They are available from junk yards for a few bucks apiece. They get one for every junker that comes in and they never wear out on the car. Therefore there are hundreds that they can't sell so they go cheap.

[@ThomasShue]

pile of wood behind you welding... brilliant..

[@TheShadeTreeFixitMan]

Sandra was wrong! Loving it!

[@kikikaakau-delizo8152]

Geez! Your abilities are amazing! Have you ever built a rocket mass heater/stove? I figured if anyone would have experience and advice on them, it'd be you. I'm considering it over a traditional wood stove to heat a 512sq ft. house. Thanks!

[@WayOutWestx2]

I'm no expert at Rocket Stoves, so I wouldn't like to advise you. But it sounds like a great project and there are plenty out there who could show you the way. KZbin to the rescue!

[@rexwilson6598]

I just subscribed to your channel, Great Video keep up the good work !

[@tropifiori]

Brilliant

[@scottpetrie8707]

Buddy that’s awesome

[@ghostriderwashere]

I smell a trip to the ER coming down the pike.

[@chrismcbride2572]

Hi Tim Enjoyed this very much indeed... but how can Sandra ever think no one will be interested?! After all, what would you do with the results of the horse logging if you didn't have a means of milling the timber? Is there a particular reason why you don't have a tractor? I've run an old one on a shoestring for many years, and it has been endlessly useful, both for traction and as a static power source. I have made, renovated and modified many tools for it. All that said, I love your clever innovations to make the most of human and animal power, especially the narrow gauge rails. Good luck, and thanks for sharing all this wonderful material. Chris

[@WayOutWestx2]

Thanks, Chris. For many years there was so little money around I couldn't have afforded even a broken one. And the fields are so wet for most of the year that a tractor would just have made soup. But I could really use the engine and the pto from one!

[@russdavis1960]

I laughed about the 'no earth' attempted welding. Been there, done that. I have an idea, could you put all the brake bits back on and install some sort of master cylinder to stop the wheels/blade in case of emergency?

[@venturagil3456]

this is awesome

[@markhowells1221]

Fair play good imagination I would be happy with that

[@torbjrngjertsen2043]

I really like the simple way you made the transmission! I think a centrifugal clutch would be good to have on the engine, but the pulley needs to be larger than on the clutches I've seen. So maybe weld on a bigger pulley to get the meter per second you need. The size of the car wheel does not influence on band speed if I 'm not mistaken?

[@MrHowtowithBen]

The old skeleton of the clockwork doughnut cart in the background lol :)

[@WayOutWestx2]

Just waiting quietly for its day

[@ohmyproduction]

Very cool 😎

[@CORRIGEEN71]

As ever very clever,

[@whistlelips]

Car wheel bearings...nothing better, adjustable steel plate for the engine...superb.

[@sachapriest4371]

id love to come work for you, so friendly indeed. i wish my boss saw this

[@pierdolio]

Bravo!

[@piwengema4534]

it looks awesome,thanks for the video.I would like to build one too,am a good welder but am not good figuring out ,sizes and staff,how can i get in touch with measurements?,

[@WayOutWestx2]

Make it with what you can find - that's all I'm doing. Start with a pair of wheels and go from there... Good luck!

[@davidsumsky6187]

Very good job :-)

[@MrVailtown]

Nice very nice !

[@jthihj]

good very very good

[@rodrigobaldin3878]

Muito bom. Simples e eficaz.

[@paulhuggins8971]

That's brilliant you guy's!!...I see that there were 4 dislikes, Oh well, don't worry, as they say 'you can please most of the people most of the time, some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time...count me as a fan :-)

[@alastairchestnutt6416]

Great video as usual. Been watching Matt Cremona bandsaw build. Yours seems a little more rapid!

[@WayOutWestx2]

His is magnificent. But mine is cheaper!