Insanely Cheap Chainsaw Sawmill | How To

[@dkhallal]

There’s nothing more satisfying than a nice sharp plane slicing through wood like “butta”! I want one!

[@Arablelecrocket]

Izzy I am a retired cabinet maker from England. I never get tired of the videos that you produce. I have absolutely no use whatsoever for a chainsaw mill, but just watching this is very inspiring. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@izzyswan]

thank you for watching Much respect to you and your craft.

[@mattlawton4715]

@@izzyswan this is what I need you are brilliant I will make one of these great video very well done. I have a little sliding saw mill but it's got nothing on yours 👍 the bed sliding is great 👍thank you. I want to use in right now 😁👍

[@mayfordsiders1603]

Thank you I enjoy watching your videos keep up the good work

[@judycharvey5790]

On another note I've only been doing woodworking on and off since I was 17 and a Carpenters apprentice(I'm now 29). I've always worked for the guys who always seem to have the tool due to the extensive work we did, but now starting as a "wood-bee" carpenter by myself I don't have that luxury. Your videos inspire me to branch out and do things off the "learned path" and brother you have helped me out big time. I just wanted to thank you a million times over because I'm adapting and growing thanks to your videos.

[@judycharvey5790]

Never thought about locking a nut down with simply 2 wood screws.

[@izzyswan]

thank you for sharing its hard to describe how awesome it is to here that mt crazy little channel is helping someone out there. means the world to me

[@dekurvajo]

@@izzyswan then the whole world is yours man!

[@benscoles5085]

NOW this is the kind of sawmill I can afford, it produces a quality and quantity that is perfect for what I want it for, Well Done Sir, Well Done!!!

[@rickrudd]

This is incredible. Pure gold. I cannot believe more people have not taken this approach, using normal commodity framing lumber, but I'm sure glad you did. Thanks for the inspiration! Now if I could just get a much bigger workshop :)

[@scotttyger4856]

I'm really late to this party. JUST discovered your videos two days ago watching you make a bar clamp out of scrap wood!! AMMMMMMMMMAZING! IS there 9 M's in amazing? There SHOULD be! What an inspiration you are. I'm 58, JUST starting to get into tinkering with wood and doing some projects out in my shop and you can't possibly believe how fantastic it was to find you on here. THANK you! Do I NEED a sawmill? No, I actually don't. Will I HAVE a sawmill? You bet I will! Good day to you, sir!

[@ValdekWaslanOliveira1967]

I'm Brazilian and I live in Brazil. I do not speak English and I use google translator a lot when I need it. So I always start watching the videos without knowing what the final result will be, what the person is building. Of course sometimes a picture of the final result is shown and so I already know what it will be. This video, I had no idea of its intention and in the beginning I confess I thought it would be a ladder. Once again you surprised me positively and I confess that when I saw the chainsaw (and now I know it's chainsaw) I gave a satisfied smile. Congratulations dear ... one more video of yours that deserves a like.

[@tomplucknette5941]

I cant get past the ease in which your carriage moves along the bed rail... SPECTACULAR! I'm definitely building one!

[@edemup44]

This is the best DIY chain saw mill I have seen. I have scoured youtube, and finally it is here!!!! Thanks izzy

[@CarlosRamos-cn8kb]

Thank you very much; it was excellent, been looking on the best way to build one, that would be the model!

[@paulmurphy612]

I like that real well. It’s very simple. Without too much of a production, you’re turning logs to lumber. Great!

[@timshelton5120]

Once again..you're my favorite kind of date..cheap quick and gettin the job done!

[@shanefiddle]

hot!

[@joeymerrell8585]

I'm digging the simplicity here. Very productive on a budget.

[@1965Leonard]

What a beautiful work. The shaving was perfect.

[@douggief1367]

Beautiful, thx Izzy !!! You said you "can't wait to get a proper rip chain in". Believe it or not, despite the fact that you are running lengthwise down the log, you are in fact still "cross cutting" the grain, not ripping. (Notice you are cutting at right angles to the run of the grain, not parallel to it and therefore creating a powdery swarf).

[@vickipreston5097]

Thanks Izzy! This will help us out so much. My husband and I enjoy your youtube videos so much. Thank you again.

Nice design, the weight of the saw is held by the sled and no bending pressure on the chain bar the threaded bar to raise or lower the saw for exact thickness of cut and you pushing on the saw the way the saw was designed the best mill I have seen especially for the money.

[@sanramondublin]

you are a great, free thinker person. And you are great tool designer engineer. i am not going to build such a machine tool, but enjoyed watching the whole thing. thanks millions.

[@tonyfremont]

This. Best execution of keeping it simple but accurate. Awesome job.

[@alanmuddypaws3865]

You, sir, are an absolute genius woodworker! I salute you.

[@izzyswan]

Thank you Alan much appreciated

[@deanemarks8611]

So I built this, but mine is 36 feet long track lol! I built mine on 2 , 12x2x16 ft boards braced together. I’m able to saw whole pine trees at once. It’s a hell of a mill and has freaked out the people in my small town! Thanks izzy!

[@usedcarsokinawa]

Izzy, fantastic build as usual. You make it seem so easy, no overly complicated ideas and good explanation! Now I want one!

[@WalterRiggs]

This may be the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen on KZbin. Seriously this is a Great Thing. I believe that when civilization falls, the thing that we’ll most keenly feel, and will be most difficult to recover from, will be the loss of threaded rod. Can’t wait to see the details of the saw mount and the enhancements you’re gonna put on this beast. SO cool.

[@dfpguitar]

Its really appreciated that you consider viewers for whom plywood is expensive. In fact in many parts of the world you cannot even get plywood at all. And even myself in the first world UK, I only tend to use reclaimed plywood because it is so expensive. Birch plywood actually costs more than solid hardwood.

[@evasartorius9528]

You r TFA! Ur ideas are the best, cheapest and doable. Rock on.

[@leonardmcglynn4493]

Very Impressive! As I watched Your video I started thinking of all the items I already have on hand to build a chainsaw mill similar to Yours!

[@WilliamSkaggs1]

Project like this are awesome. there cheep and really useful. Great idea.

[@lisacarden1309]

I just wanted to thank you so much for this video! My oldest son planted a maple tree helicopter that grew into a huge maple tree. We had to remove the tree after 30 years. I saved some long logs to make furniture out of and maybe some gun stocks and grips. I am so excited to get some slabs cut and make him a table .. Thank you so much !!! I am loving your videos! Pretty awesome hand plane 👍🏼😉

[@kenttimmons75]

Awesome idea, and bonus points for the Idaho forest products stamp on your lumber...

[@karynlee9632]

Izzy I just happened across your channel while researching sawmills. My late husband was brilliant talented just like you are. A 1000 thanks. Keep up that brilliance, you rock!

[@tammyclancy467]

It's nice! Now I can mill my own lumber! Got property to build a cabin on, and LOTS of trees to mill! Thanks a bunch!

[@larrywiley1804]

Awesome. Been feeling pine on my property for building projects since wood is stupid pricey now use what I got. Awesome man thank.

[@andrewjohnson5497]

Your innovation never ceases to amaze me! WOW!!

[@izzyswan]

thank you

[@vineyardseashell]

Hands down one of the best and most practical DIY videos on YT. Thanks!

[@zallibik9931]

great video mate, from the uk here and plywood is insanely expensive, love the way u consider all viewers and try to help the less fortunate ones, really appreciate it, please keep up the awesome videos.

[@uncleknife9887]

Oh hell yeah, now that's bad ass. I will do my best to try and replicate your design. Thank's for being so kind and generous(and smart). GOD Bless You Mr. Swan!

[@Horizon-m5o]

I am Very hooked on your Videos IZZY, please keep up the good work. Learning much from you so Thank you very much!

[@paulsullivan649]

So as genius as this design is, I wonder if you could perhaps do a bandsaw version similar to this. It would obviously be more complicated, but I think if anyone could pull it off and make it look so simple, it'd be you!

[@donbomer5630]

Amazing job Izzy! Can't wait for the follow-up. You Da Man!

[@darodes]

That might have been the most wholesome shoutout I’ve ever heard…. I FELT it in my seat

[@jamesfarmer1523]

Hands down best diy mill I've seen

[@SmallWorkshopGuy]

Izzy, I watch your videos even if there is zero chance I will build what you are building (due to my small one car garage workshop)! Why, you might ask? Because you are very entertaining. Loved the banjo music and watching you have fun sliding the sled back and forth. The simple things in life that can make a man happy.

[@izzyswan]

RIght on thank you for watching

[@salvadormendez5719]

Small Workshop Guy bhhhff

[@scottpetrie8707]

Buddy that wizardry is insane!! Nice work.

[@АртемПоловнев-щ6ч]

Мужик ты просто гений!!! Желаю тебе побольше идей и успехов в твоем творчестве!!!!

[@jimyoung7090]

I copied and pasted Marks comment because I liked the nice way he worded it. "please work on the volumes on your videos. having to adjust up to hear you, then the music starts and i'm adjusting it down." Keep up the good work Izzy!

[@frankphair6727]

Loved your video.will try this for sure .Watched it several times.thanks from Newfoundland Canada

[@onetruebob_tj]

Master Izzy at it again. You never cease to amaze me. Top notch!

[@joshparry521]

I liked how smooth that glided back and forth. I am happy for you. I could almost hear the smile in the narration. LOL

[@johnhunter1262]

Great build. A couple of wedges in the kerf after you get past the half way mark might help prevent a jam when you break out at the end. Cheers

[@mascatrails661]

This is the nicest homemade sawmill I've come across. Nicely done, excited to see the updates. I was grinning ear to ear watching you throw that slide back and forth lol

[@arneldelosreyes172]

Now I found the best idea for a chainsaw mill..thnx izzy

[@rjwohlman]

Yes, very cool hand plane. Always come to get inspired.

[@jamieleone2805]

Best chain saw mill video ever. Thanks for sharing.

[@nvpb77]

Just Wow, amazing build, well made

[@riley165]

There are just no words izzy! Beyond amazing mate and once again you show us the way! Absolutely love your builds and i always look forward to seeing more from you!

[@mikebe8348]

Another awesome video izzy.. I jus love the raw humor you have along with the endless knowledge of how things work mechanically.. Keep up the amazing work my friend..

[@borisojeda7763]

very good idea, easy to build and very accessible materials

[@dmmflys]

Waiting...not, so patiently for the next upgrade. Hurry up! Thank you sir.

[@daveclements4201]

Izzy you never cease to amaze me once again brilliant

[@kimvanuytsel8462]

That is what I call pretty impressive. Thank you very much for sharing!!!

[@jeffreygraham4058]

I've been looking at the homemade saw Mills and this one looks likes the easiest and best build yet thanks

[@maconSTUFF]

I agree with Laffey... So glad ur back with regular uploads, I just love ur creations!... great build...

[@izzyswan]

thank you its really nice to hear people appreciate my work

[@jeffforbes3772]

Izzy...this is too frikin' cool! Couldn't come at a better time. My future son in law and I were just talking about a way to slab logs with a chain saw. Can't wait to see the mods in the next video. Thanks for sharing!

[@deanreynolds2027]

I bet you were smiling absolutely fantastic,One of your projects I feel I could tackle without serious amounts of head scratching, Gonna wait for the other video definitely gonna build this and can't wait to show it off.Best video I've seen in ages well done mate

[@bzzsimon2601]

I saw this on IG yesterday, glad to see the video is up. This is awesome. As always, great job!!!

[@gbryant261]

I just love to watch you create and build stuff. You must have interesting dreams.

[@swamplecompte1479]

Badass video, I'm gonna make one with my Uncle this weekend!!!

[@brianpenn6782]

Absolutely awesome! Helps make milling possible for a lot of people.

[@kenjd57]

Love the sawmill and would have had a mountain of lumber by now if I had one when I got out of college and started building my first house in 1981. With all the downed trees that were burned after hurricanes in and around Lafayette, Louisiana I would be on number 20 by now. Keep the videos coming! 😎

[@clydedecker765]

As always, totally fascinated with your ideas. Wish I had half your creativity. Love your work.

[@mgt00656]

you are the man Izzy, PERIOD!!

[@SkewToob]

Love it! One small improvement idea: A tape measure stuck on the side so you can see how far up or down you have moved the carriage holding the chainsaw. I think that would make choosing board thickness really easy. Great work, Izzy! (Edit: I wrote this before seeing the end of the video about not going crazy in the commens.)

[@izzyswan]

lol all good

[@Cynyr]

Given that the threaded rod is of a known thread pitch, you could count turns, kindda like Matthias's screw advanced box joint jig.

[@kevinpilkington6527]

Extremely Impressed! I happened on to your video thru the surf process and buddy, I'm glad I did. Let me say "excellent, beautiful, great" work. Would love one! Many Blessings, Kev

[@ethynvillebro4208]

SWEETA!!!! Indeed mr. Indeed pretty cool way to make your own sawmill. Was that a piece of Oak either way I very much enjoyed this video thank you for sharing thank you very much for tuning us in... Tom B.

[@Biggloom]

This is the coolest thing I've seen in a while. You are a genius sir!! Thank you for sharing.

[@mkbcoolman]

Amazing. I simply HAVE to try this. There's a lot of black walnut and oak in my area...time to take advantage.

[@mikeguitar9769]

Walnut is valuable enough that you might want to take it to a bandsaw mill.

[@philspaces7213]

OFF TO MY SHOP I GO!!!!!!!!! this is incredible!! thanks for posting this

[@bryanrocker5033]

For a dull chain that was a decent cut and I didn't see a lot of burn marks. On a side note go to Harbor Freight and pick up their electric chain saw sharpener. Works like a champ. I use it to sharpen the chains for my Stihl's.

[@mrsmjs1550]

I wish I was half as creative as you! Love your videos brother.

[@michaelmcaulay8765]

Bloody magic job mate well done

[@darrylb4048]

I love that little plane, very special for sure!!

[@uknowulikethat4042]

another Izzy video, man I've seen more of you lately than my Mrs. cool build.

[@lanewells5290]

Always wanted to build one I have a saw with a 4 foot bar just waiting thanks for the great design

[@abengtebaran5346]

The number one frame saw mill made of wood thank millions budy you are the guys m proud of sharing you technique and it's accessories.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😳

[@Team_flint]

U have some amazing projects keep up the amazing work

[@izzyswan]

thank you

[@kennyjohansson111]

fantastic build. looks great. And now i must build one aswell. thanks.

[@hillbilly4christ638]

Awesome build for the hobbyist.

[@Bear-Ur2ez]

Awesome job . As much as I'd love it , I have no idea how to even go about building something as useful as this . If I could afford the cost of making a mistake I would certainly try . But like many seniors on a below poverty income. I can not risk it . However I sure do enjoy watching you build and display your amazing talent . Thank you for sharing .

[@nateoneill9348]

Thanks man, I am going to impress the hell out of my girlfriend dad at his place in the country!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

[@dennissorensen8765]

Izzy - you are easily one of my favorite inspirations ever! I am a huge fan of your creative thinking. 👏👍😎

[@frankful100]

So simple and so unique, just awesome. The best video I seen making a Chainsaw Mill . Thanks Izzy

[@davidconaway2830]

You just saved me $950 bucks! Thank you!

[@mikeguitar9769]

If 100,000 people around the world make this, then it would be like putting $95,000,000 into the economy. In the meantime, we'll need an army of squirrels to plant millions of trees! :)

[@joshwiley881]

I cannot wait to build this.

[@outlawjjwales]

Izzy I’m a big fan of your videos even though I’ll probably never make this I love how you show that anybody with a couple of tools and commonly available materials can make anything. Also don’t sell yourself too short on editing videos some of us like the rawness and less flashy overly produced stuff👍

[@edemup44]

I second that!

[@padoco73]

Izzy is pretty good at finding the right balance of making his content look professional, but still keeping the projects accessible to the average woodworker. He's actually one of the people I blame for my woodworking habit. Well, him and my total refusal to accept personal responsibility like a grown up.

[@donbomer5630]

Chad As do I.

[@sosteve9113]

Indeed a great build

[@64maxpower]

I don't watch videos for great editing.

[@JamesBiggar]

Cool build!

[@randytreffer6560]

Fantastic! Will be following this and will try on my own

[@azycray4801]

Absolutely love the background music and your style of editing is just right, don't change!

[@expensivefreedom]

I love the simplicity of this build. I’ve been looking for a concept for building a chainsaw mill driven by an electric motor and this is about the cleanest design I’ve found. The video is still helping folks four years later! Thanks!

[@jayjohnson5077]

Great video, great job and teaching in making of the mill.

[@63256325N]

Nice build for sure. Thanks for the video.