I CUT MY WOODMIZER SAWMILL IN HALF!

Our team has been getting a few emails about our modified 1992 Woodmizer LT-40 sawmill. So in this video, I decided to do a bit of a run through on how we cut the throat to make it extendable from 28" to 42" total width cuts.
I hope this video helps you out with your modification, good luck!
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[@jasonneugebauer5310]

This is an amazing idea. I have been waiting to cut my sawhead for a while now so I can cut bigger logs, but I have over 100 blades. I am super tired of having to cut grooves in the top of the log to get the saw head to fit at maximum sawhead height. Making the sawhead width extended is going go save me days of labor with the chainsaw and also alow me to cut bigger slabs as well as using my small blades for the narrow logs. Thanks again!!!

[@VideosByAl]

Great Mod Paul. I wish we had kept our 1993 for the same Mod, but wide natural edge boards was not the fad in 2012. Think about replacing the driven pulley for your WM power feed to a larger diameter to get more torque .

[@CanadianWoodworks]

We have already maxed out the size of pully and even added a tensioner to keep that little belt way tighter, but still at the very slow speed it struggles. I'd like to actually change it to a bicycle chain, then it would just crawl along but with danger or breaking I suppose.

[@JonnyBuilds]

These vids are just fun af to watch!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Thanks Jonny. We have fun making them

[@David-co6tp]

Great idea. I cut 27 species of Burls and The two containers of exotics I purchased from Laos in 2004 and I cut about 10 % of it up to get the money back I invested. I waited 19 years to sell off the Amboyna Burl off and the Dalbergia Cochinchinesis AKA SIAMESE ROSEWOOD off for guitars sets now with the slabs of it I have Afzelia XY-Lay. I have a 1999 LT-40 Super Hydraulic Italian Diesel Engine with 1,232 hours on it. I had Woodmizer Service Guys come out in the Austin, Texas area in February 2023 & they spent 9 hours on it upgrading my fuse panel & fuses and replace the five bearings and adjust everything on it removing rust and making it cut perfectly. They were great never took a brake. They worked all that night on another saw with the lighting they had. I waited five years to get them here and it was worth the money invested. Now I’m going to widen it to 48” 14:55 or 52”. Thanks for your help.

[@michaelwalker5510]

Where do you get your blades? They look wider than standard. Thanks

[@CanadianWoodworks]

These are 1.5'' wide blades, we get most of our blades from Lennox but also from Woodmizer

[@istvanvarga5693]

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[@ronj1602]

did you use any particular alloy of aluminum, I see there are many to choose from online,

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

I watched your original video on this it was great . Your milling has come a long way since then .

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@Wordsnwood]

Nice bit of spalting showing.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

It's always nice seeing what is hidden inside!

[@MrImhotep2287]

You said that sometimes your belts slip on your motor that appears to be a 10hp electric motor that should have enough torque to burn the belts right off. I'm wondering if you're not using matched belt pairs for your saw? You can order them in matched pairs there by ensuring that they are the exact same size and there's usually no additional cost maybe a buck or two.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Hi, Thanks for the message, but I mean the belt that drives the saw head back and fourth, not the blade motor belts.

[@jamesrussell6870]

If nobody has done that, that's absolutely a patent!! Woodmizer should make this an option & pay you for the invention! Maybe a new mill? I built a machine that chamfers log railing ends & can do both ends of a spindle in under 7 seconds but woodmizer had no interest in looking at it despite their machine taking forever to do same job... & I wish my 87 LT40 was electric & hydraulic!!

[@stevemaurer6348]

Was there ever a point when you were cutting it in half that you thought "Holy crap!! what i'm i doin, i'm gonna ruin this whole thing"

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Only thing to fear is fear it's self

[@thefightdoctor1257]

The only maple we grow in Calgary is Manitoba Maple 😁. Love to see the stuff you get out in the GTA

[@CanadianWoodworks]

haha true

[@johnschuster9192]

Yahoo! That was great...You have big balls my friend..There quite a few small mills around here and no dry kilns...In my county here in Southern ,Ore they use satellites to keep track of all the building..So the county is watching real close.I live near a creek 250" away..They won't let me build a movable dry kiln...I need one...Great video! Thanks

[@chucksmith576]

Great idea, what blade profile do you use? I use WM double hard 10 degree? Currently Lt-28 possibly going wide! Has a 25 hp should have enough power? Thanks

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Hi Chuck, I have found the best profile for wide cutting is the Turbo 7deg blades, I think because of the deeper gullets to allow more dust to be pulled away easier, just my theory. With that said I'm using 10deg because I get my blades from Lennox now and they don't have the 7deg turbo profile. I did have a gas motor for a while but not with 1.5'' wide blades, the old 26hp onan did handle wide cutting cell with 1.25'' wide blades.

[@chucksmith576]

@@CanadianWoodworks Thanks, I’m currently using 10 degree double hard they leave lots of sawdust behind on standard mill.

[@barryirby8609]

I am watching this from Virginia. Nearly froze to death. Enough snow to last me ten years. Neat idea, I knew you had modified the mill, did not know you could telescope it in and out.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Hahaha, Yeah we get a lot up here. We actually rarely cut in the extended mode, but it's nice having that option. I used to use it more before I got my large sawmill.

[@lesgallivan4159]

Out west in saskatchewan we got a heck of blizzard in early November but none since , nicest winter since 2011 , highs up to = single digits, only had 2 weeks - 25 . I would love to get a mill but all the saw logs in the area would only last a year

[@steveking4966]

just watching this from france, brittany i h ave an lt40hd '97 same mill very interesting! i have modded mine to run the up and down on a makita lith ion 18v drill saves me on alternator belts

[@josephcraft2845]

That’s awesome. I have an LT26 and I would like to do what you did to mine. Tks

[@MW-vj1cw]

GENIUS! There is Nothing Greater then hatching your own invention...Carrying it out to fruition.. I mean its a brillant thought!.. Little risky in the beginning..You must have thought it over more then a few times... Not everyday you cut your saw mill in two ! I wonder if you asked woodmizer their thought?)) Basically is there any difference with the Wood mizer wide head and this??

[@CanadianWoodworks]

I did not ask woodmizer....LOL. Yes I thought on this for a while before attempting. This was before many people had done this. I only found 2 images and no information on the interweb about this at the time. The one I would was welded solid.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Mine cuts wider (-:

[@5StarPWC]

Hello, I was wondering what was the width of that 184” blade?

[@bobreichel]

Did you have to do anything with the gide rails like widen them to accept a larger log?

[@CanadianWoodworks]

No nothing (-:

[@wannabesawyerwatt9922]

Now that is an awesome idea, a lot cheaper than buying a slab mill or making 1. Cheers

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@wannabesawyerwatt9922]

@@CanadianWoodworks no problem

[@nightedpemder4992]

Wow. Necessity is the mother of invention. Hope you patented it

[@CanadianWoodworks]

LOL I should have!

[@jellevr88]

What's the width, height and length of that piece of aluminium? Thanks for the video. Would have loved to see you do it!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Hi in the video I do say the width and height, but I don't remember the length with out taking it all apart.

[@markheld5788]

Was always wondering if you could extend the saw now i know thanks

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Thanks. for watching, pretty easy to do too!

[@shelbyadams524]

Hope someone answers but it’s March 6 2021 there is a lt40 hydrolic 1992 with 4500 hours the widow is taking offers and going to take the highest I’m lost on what to offer It’s all there but been rigged poor man as things broke and welded to railroad iron on ground no trailer

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Hmmm That's a tough one, I can say I bought this mill running with the trailer kit fo $9000 canadian, I expect you should be more like $3000-$5000 usd for the one your looking at.

[@TheMaclays]

It's not making the mill wider that's the problem. it's finding those monster trees to cut. Those are rare in my neck of the woods. Love your channel. Cheers !

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Very true, most of our big logs come from the city's around me no from forests

[@ritchiedickey9667]

Super idea! I might even try that with my '97 mill.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Go for it!

[@pctatc66]

also what psi tension does a blade like that get adjusted to?

[@CanadianWoodworks]

4000 PSI. The blade will stretch a little bit and will need to be re-tensioned. If the PSI goes too low while cutting, you will get wavy slabs. Always keep checking the tension gauge

[@ikesquirrel]

I have a hud-son mill and have been thinking of cutting it in half for a while now. Game on!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Do it!

[@patricktharp7623]

Very slick !! I have an 89 lt 40 hd. What a great mod.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Still running well?

[@patricktharp7623]

@@CanadianWoodworks still runs well.. I'm a newbie so trying to work the bugs out. I live on the Washington coast and salvage alot of big cedar so your mods really got me thinking.

[@bwillan]

Given that you said you do most of the cutting in the normal mode (28" wide or less), and you have your monster wide saw mill, is it even worth using your extended 42" mode on the wood mizer?

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Great question, yes it is!!! What mostly allows us to cut is the log that would be difficult to place when in the normal width, so we aren't exactly pushing it to the 42'' limit all day long, but for 24'' to 34'' logs that have arms or are curvy this mill is actually quicker then the big mill. Mostly from a handling stand point. The monster is best with 40'' + logs.

[@sacm.d.l8337]

Great to see your getting back into KZbin! I’m guessing it’s not really worth it to you financially and that just shows your passion even more(as if your long rambles didn’t enough already). Who knows, maybe it will help sell tables, you deserve it!!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

We are having fun again!

[@stevemaurer6348]

And you'll never see a break room in any videos !!!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

LOL That's right

[@browndog9402]

wow spalted maple, any idea when these slabs would be ready for sale? Would like 1 for a dinning room table for my self.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

We have dealers located right across North America. Where are you located?

[@browndog9402]

@@CanadianWoodworks just down the road in oakville

[@davidmills3655]

Do you remember what length of aluminum billet you used to get the 184" blade to work?

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Sorry no I don't, I just measured the inside of each side after cutting, then subtracted about. an inch, to give it about 1/2'' on each end for crap or bad weld or what ever to make sure it fit in.

[@davidpape9726]

Who is your Texas dealer?

[@reforzar]

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[@CanadianWoodworks]

Thanks

[@linzierogers5024]

What is your electric motor HP?

[@CanadianWoodworks]

15 hp

[@creedsexton296]

your legacy website doesn't give your other locations I live in Los Angeles but have no Idea who is your dealer..

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Creed, we are currently working on updating our site. Our dealer in California: Kyle Schmid (Alive Desk) 7821 Alabama Avenue, Unit 19 Canoga Park, CA, 91304 United States [e-mail]

[@creedsexton296]

@@CanadianWoodworks Thank you.. he is close to me.

[@bigal9078]

Any chance you could do a video explaining 1/4 sawn and the other 2 ways to cut? Also why do they say 6/4 or 8/4 when sawing lumber?

[@sacm.d.l8337]

He mostly just cuts slabs. There are plenty of videos about rotating logs for quarter sawn lumber. 8/4 is just 2 inches 6/4 is 1.5. I think they just do it confuse rookies.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Hi, we don't really do any qtr sawing and there are already some great videos here on youtube about it. The reason we say 8/4 not 2'' is because 8/4 does not actually meant 2'', when green 8/4 means about 2.25 or more. Wood shrinks so if milled at 2'' green once dry it will be under 2'' and not sellable as 2'' lumber. 8/4 lumber should be above 2'' in thickness once dry.

[@davecurda2350]

What city in Alberta? When?

[@CanadianWoodworks]

We don't have anyone just yet )-:

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

Where is your dealer in NB . That's not to far from me in NS

[@CanadianWoodworks]

London Lumber in Dieppe

[@brucebarker8378]

What blade do you use in extended mode?

[@pctatc66]

how many times have you put the blade on backwards!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

HAHAHA I always check before putting it on. Made that mistake only once in the start of my career.

[@jasonrichelhoff4249]

You job so cool Wood

[@David-co6tp]

I’d like to know what the length of your aluminum was cut to fit? I was considering making mine wider at 11:31 48” opening and that would make it close at a wider opening.

[@shelleyburns7310]

Great job on the video 😉 I so enjoy watching!! 😁

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Thank you so much 😁

[@bigpat5819]

What is your contact info for Los Angeles store

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Hi, Our dealer in LA is Kyle from - Alive Desk - www.alivedesk.ca/

[@stallionranchwoodworks]

Since the log is over 3 years old, is it still recommended to air dry the slabs? Great video.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Unfortunately the wood does not dry very much when still in log form, so yes air drying + kiln drying is still required. Thanks for watching

[@benardinosilva1680]

@@CanadianWoodworks cccccftvCc

[@DallasHuybregts]

Extendo Saw!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Extension ENGAGE!!!!

[@pctatc66]

@@CanadianWoodworks if only our manhood could do the same

[@danielmunch9568]

Cool idea!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Glad you think so! Thanks for following along

[@johndell8679]

Sweet

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Thanks John!!

[@chippychippy8291]

Awesome! Happy New Years!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Happy new year!

[@7lifes7]

Awesome idea thank you.

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Glad you liked it!

[@matthewhaaland4004]

Thanks again Paul!

[@CanadianWoodworks]

My pleasure!

[@dennisbracci1504]

Another great video

[@CanadianWoodworks]

Glad you enjoyed it