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[@robertwolf653]

When you get this saw perfected, you should make detailed drawings of it and instructions how it is built and sell the plans so that others like myself can build one too!

[@johnjensen5540]

A wooden sawmill will work great! Keep the videos coming

[@canifixit3504]

I don't know if it will or not but I know Izzy swan makes a lot of stuff out of wood that that holds up for a very long time look at his bandsaw he made his drill press extra there all made it out of wood

[@montelott8570]

I have studied mills for years, I have a fair amount of experience

[@grumpyoldman7818]

wood metal who cares. The only thing that maters is that you are happy with what you made and use. I don't really care what a thing is made out of as long as it does what I want it to. Keep it up and don't care what it is made out of.

[@benreber2277]

Ps the blade guide having one stationary is because the log is normally slid on the deck all the way to one side so it can be clamped down. For this reason only one side needs to be adjusted. I have a wannabe mill and it works fine with one side being adjustable but it’s also not a pro mill. I love your mill setup. Excellent work. You are a true engineer and builder. Don’t think about those people that say it can’t keep up. You are a genius and have an amazing mind. Even if it is faster made out of metal it is far easier to modify and add on in the future and not as costly using wood. Good job.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thank you so much! And that makes a ton of sense. I hadn't considered that I think for my setup two mobile blade guides makes sense because I don't have any positive stops on the deck. Thanks for the insight!😁

[@robertwolf653]

I am following your story and it is very helpful. Just a safety suggestion, please keep your hands at least 10” away from your table saw blade by using a piece of wood etc that would be sacrificial instead of your fingers or hand.

[@robertwolf653]

I think a wood mill. Should keep up and it is light and portable too. I come from the aerfospace business, and that would be how we would prototype something without it costing too much. Then when we had a good design we could make it out of something that would be light and last a long time.

[@tommockel8853]

Great job Sir and somehow I have to think about a Leonardo Da Vinci device ...just beautiful...👍👍👍oh and I'm definitely sure it will do the job for a long time😊

[@davecampbell8281]

I will show you the nitrogen/carbon cycles and soil testing (the free way) if you share your ingenuity with me as I am not going to suggest a perfect ball bearing blade guides and a 8+ hp motor, etc if you help me become more self sufficient also? As my reasoning is similar to yours except mine is more of a necessity? Good job and I wish more people had your character. You have been blessed with an inventive and a beautiful mind.

[@jennessalynam7682]

I love the gettin spot! 😁 Although where I'm from we say the gettin place but basically it's the same. 🤣 Can't wait to see what you make with the lumber you milled up. ❤

[@SomeSkillStudio]

I love this build so much! And I totally agree with a real maker makes what they want with what they have.

[@donutdarin]

for another modacation try adding a clutch to the motor, that way you have less tention for starting.

[@montelott8570]

Mistakes are part and parcel of a good research and development program.

[@sirkrow7118]

the only good reason I can come up with for wood vs metal is this. With my knowledge of the 2 ( not a lot) I would imagine wood wouldnt hold up to the same stresses for as long as metal would. also, general degradation. it looks like that wood is untreated so I could see, if left out in the weather for extended time, it could weaken. I also understand that wood is much more flexible though that can be combated with added structure. metal meets these same shortcomings but on a must more robust construct. wood degrades, metal rusts etc. The only REAL issues I imagine is durability. given the fact that its a wood mill allowing the production of, well, wood, you can just MAKE any parts that fail. I mean, you built the mill from the ground up so you can pretty will figure out how to fix it if it breaks and its only a matter of making the part, whereas with metal youd need to go buy some scrap or what have you, then weld the new piece in place if it wasnt bolted together.

[@JonOleOlsen]

Some of your solutions are so elegant. Not clumsy or random; an elegant mill for a more craftsman age.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thank you so much!

[@keithsmith734]

Can u make a pully sytem so u dont have to push it and it will eather do it its selfr at least trn a crank it

[@WyldeWoodworks]

I did make one-off camera but with a wooden system. It has too much flex in it for that to work well. It seems to work a lot better if I push it.

[@MakeshiftFrank]

Could you tell me what blade you are using for this?

[@WyldeWoodworks]

I use a standard 205" from Woodmizer

[@MakeshiftFrank]

@@WyldeWoodworks thank you.

[@accountdeleted3706]

Double nuts.

[@Lutzboater]

Outstanding job on the mill in general and also on the new adjustments to make it even better. Have enjoyed every video in this series about your mill. Maybe time to give it a cool name?

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Yes I'm open to naming suggestions. The guys on TikTok have started calling it "the cannibal"

[@robertogatti2872]

Why you dont make some draws or plan of this wonderful machine? You could sell it for an honest price and a lots of people will buy it...a big huge from Roberto from Italy

[@WyldeWoodworks]

I tried making plans but they are way too complicated. Sorry

[@robertogatti2872]

@@WyldeWoodworks thx for kindle answer 😉

[@abdolalighalavand240]

👩‍🎓🔩❤️🙏

[@AndreLuizNipodaSilva-ns4dp]

Nota 10

[@RussWilsonII]

Loving this series!!!

[@Pascalore]

Only one bandsaw mill manufacturing company has thought to make this one change but I think they over did it. The company is E Z Boardwalk and they have angled the blade to enter a log at 15 degrees (which also reduces the size log you can cut). Basically the bandsaw carriage is a parallelogram so the leading cutting blade enters first and tends to pull the carriage through the log as it cuts. I would think only 1 or 2 degrees would be enough. A standard bandsaw has this slight angle to the blade mainly so the blade cuts into your cut line at the top of a board. Your saw cuts from right to left so having the right side lead the cut and the left side trail the cut could reduce the amount of pushing the operator needs to do. Otherwise a very sweet creation you have there and beautiful walnut besides. I saw another sawyer cutting walnut and the sapwood was most of the log.

[@russb8775]

I hope to emulate something like this someday. As far as what NEEDS to be metal, it would only be the blade and most of the bolts and bearings. One might even replace the motor with a wooden hand crank gear system; the tension rods with some sort of wooden cantilever doodad; or even the screws with dowels, but that might be a little overkill, in my opinion.

[@MakeshiftFrank]

This is an amazing build. I think you showed real ingenuity. I’ve always enjoyed your channel but this build is one of my favorites. Thank you.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thanks! This was a ton of work! Lots of fun😁

[@willfeyder8013]

The mill looks really great! To your comment on a wooden mill being able to match a metal mill, I would say yes for a certain time period. I built a fully wooden mill, cut a decent amount of wood on it and would definitely recommend doing it! My issue was longevity of the parts. As I went I slowly began to add metal reinforcements to the frame. The biggest issue is getting the proper blade tension and wood just has a hard time staying stiff enough. But it’s definitely a great budget way to get into milling!

[@nexzus1000]

Love your machine ! impressing woodwork. I cant wait to see more and how it holds up usesing it.

[@colleens4142]

Love the updates! So good to learn as you go! So cool build! I love that you build everything you need as much as you can.

[@russveinot5754]

FYI, you can use a simple 2 leg gear puller. Install 2 eyelet screws at the right distance from the center axle and you can hook the puller legs to the eyelets and screw the center post into the axle. You can even remove the eyelets when operating the mill. Great project. How much did you say you have in this mill?

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thanks! What would you attach the eyelets to? I have right around $500 in it. The mill itself can be built for about 400

[@russveinot5754]

@@WyldeWoodworksMy bad on the name. It's called an eye hook wood screw. You can use any hardware that gives the pulley legs something to hook on when the center post pushes on the axle. I bought an Alaskan sawmill but always wished I had gone the bandsaw mill instead. About the same amount of dollars I spent :>)

[@LangeloScuro]

Tossing my 2¢ in with all the previous compliments. As for your soapbox question a the end, you are absolutely right. (Was there a soapbox making video I missed? LOL) Looking forward to seeing the mill painted up.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

HAHA I should make a soapbox for rant videos

[@traviscolvard4015]

Dude you made something from complete scratch. The way I see it is I was totally shocked while watching you mill. I honestly never thought of wood for a sawmill but you made it work. I am blown away with how you did it. Don’t worry about the negative feedback. I don’t see an issue with a wood mill. The point of a mill is to make usable lumber. Why not use the material you will be milling. Amazing job and great videos.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thank you😁

[@matthewdethlefson586]

This dude needs a 3d printer.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

😂😂😂I don't computer good

[@matthewdethlefson586]

@@WyldeWoodworks that's fair. 3d printing what other people design will only take you so far. Being able to do your own designs makes 3d printing amazing. There are a lot of really good tutorials. If you ever want to learn I suggest going to a KZbin channel called Product Design Online, he has a series to learn fusion 360 which is a really good free program.

[@montelott8570]

On an old mighty mite of my father's. I believe your mill should function well, wood mechamisms have stood the test of time.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thank you!😁 It's worked out pretty well this year

[@jimstewart5008]

Awesome job

[@Trick-theDev]

Well done!

[@Morpha-Ahprom]

💖

[@konkniption]

Love the sled at the end. Looks entirely like the professional mills out there. So overall you can achieve a lot of the similar strength wood as you can with metal. Like you said we do all wood construction houses all the time. The biggest difference between metal and wood would be strength to weight ratios. In this case your mill is bigger that it theoretically than the optimal design. When it comes to designing its always a balance between time - cost - size. If cost is a concern, then you may end up with a bulkier solution. Now i shall get off my soap box. Can't wait to see more cuts on it.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thanks. Yeah I would consider the weight to be the only real reason then to stick with metal. If all goes well I should have more milling content next Friday.

[@konkniption]

@@WyldeWoodworks Very much so looking forward to it!

[@PreacherDan]

Amazing work my friend!

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thanks!

[@scottschreiber6008]

I think the mill will work because you put your heart and soul into it.

[@WyldeWoodworks]

Thank you!