Is this Frontier Sawmill Worth a Darn? -🙈🙉🙊💥 High Lumber Prices

We bought the OS23 Frontier Sawmill to combat the high price of lumber. High lumber prices are the real thing when you are building a new house and barn. The Frontier OS23 is up and running again after a short pause. It took a minute to build a gravel sawmill pad big enough to work on. We carved it out of the woods. I get these questions a great deal, "Would you rebuy a Frontier sawmill?" or " Is the sawmill worth a darn?" I cover the good and bad of the sawmill in this video. Tony
00:00 Current Adventure.
02:33 Moving Sawmill into place.
06:38 Sawmill blades can be dangerous.
08:35 Would I rebuy this sawmill.
11:00 Sawmill breaks bad!
13:18 Putting 16.5ft Poplar on the sawmill.
15:51 First cut of long Poplar.
20:38 Tension in the log. SNAP!
24:02 Closing remarks and end results.
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[@TonysTractorAdventure]

How fast will the saw really cut? True speed on a full log: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppume62qq79om9U

[@geraldbaker5972]

Take it from an old guy who has numerous scars, when you want to uncoil a blade, just toss it as far as you can. When it hits, it will safely uncoil itself . Keep up the good work, your videos are very good!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You bet you are correct. I throw them away from now. I may be some dumb, but not plumb dumb. The doctor told me my ear would grow back. LOL!😜

[@patrickcrisp9357]

Yes. That's exactly what I do. I learned the hard way

[@lloydpowell1056]

I think I know you will never get to see my comment cause the video is one year old BUT I just love your videos And Tonya does a wonderful job recording. May our Lord Jesus bless yall

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I try my best to answer everyone. Thank you.

[@bobkin611]

7:20 I had a mini heart attack. Almost thought you weren't gonna shake it to make the noise again lol Thank you for doing that. I don't know why I love that sound, but I do

[@mwaynem]

Looking into getting a mill and I appreciate all of the KZbinrs sharing your experience. Thanks very helpful 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, my friend. I genuinely enjoy milling.

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Good honest review and the rail falling off I think is a factory assembly issue, it should never come off. They could have use lock tight or something. The broken clamp is another design/manufacturing very avoidable issue.

[@morgansword]

I've sawn a lot of timber up out it the western states of washington and alaska where I have lived now for the last forty five years. I can appreciate the pressure that you are under to just film it as it was and not how one nice did for someone else or even yourself. I found that when cutting green lumber, there is a lot more tension than when it has dried a lot more. For one thing, don't listen or let the haters get you upset or down as most have never got any closer to any kind of mill short of watching it on a video and becoming "rocking chair experts", its amazing when you set one of them in a hot seat and they don't know how to even tension a blade. This young man right here is just amazing and totally impressive. He is the kid that every parent in the world wants to say "Thats my boy". You can cherry pick through his different videos as his hands on demonstrations are super good down to earth and truthfully easy on your eyes. Josh, his name, built a little "build a men e em".... a word just invented right now as I type and it a sound it out as I am 73,, little education... most self-taught college of hard knocks. His mansion shelter for his little saw mill shows what kids can do, what I wish I had done as I envy him bad. I am a good mechanic on antique equipment cause when the world got the internet and youtube became the next largest and newest form of college, encyclopedia, job creator, and a host of new adventure. If it had only been around as it is now say back in the early seventies when I was in my mid twenties , home from the service, and just full of myself. I will tell you right now that Henry Ford was my mentor as he continued to create decent wage, housing, education, and motivation. I was working on flat head engines in the mid fifties and found that most all wheels are best left round and everyone needs to just have the patience to do it the right way, and go forward knowing you will be a better person. So my take on that mill of yours is not a bunch of nice and sweet "oh you're so great" lies to get you to like me. Just honest answers to questions never asked. So number one is the engine powering your mill is about half enough horsepower. I could watch the blade slow down and start diving into the log itself.... I actually thought it would break to be honest. Blade speed is very important to accurate measure being maintained. A dull knife will get you cut is words every little boy hears when he gets his first Gerber knife. You were made to sharpen and hold just right to maintain not getting hurt and the saw blade is no different. If it slows dramatically then all accurate measure is completely off the table. So a bigger engine is a must for that wet wood. Sawing with Sandy is another great channel and that young man... thirties I would guess has a great way of explaining things so its fun and easy to learn from. I do believe that anyone new to milling should watch him do what he is learning and explaining from experience to hand how to do milling. Right now I am watching a man known more for building hot rods from scrap parts or just self made man and he is right now making his own sawmill so he can leave the grid and be totally self reliant on his own plus all these channels can be watched with the family minister setting at the table with all. His channel and his name as well is Jonathan W and he is going to build a very good mill from scrap pieces and parts and keep the cost of it under a thousand dollars. Nathan from "out of the woods" is a very entertaining channel and his choice of mills is a cadillac mill is a fully hydraulic mill ..... the woodmizer, if we only had that kind of money.... he goes into depth on how to do certain things like how much water is needed for the cooling of that blade..... another reason I would just love for you to watch his channel so you could have that hands on experiences that will grow your channel as well. I have not been able to walk more than three steps now for about three small steps for about the last three years. I have nymphomania, a form of cancer so youtube takes me away from the very harsh pain and lets me watch what I did as a kid for my dad at a age of before I was old enough to argue. At ten years of age, I had several skill sets that even middle aged men only can wish for. Please don't let haters or nay sayers get to you as I hear kindness in your voice and the real reason I subscribed to your channel Tony. Sure I love will it start or can we fix or a host of reasons to get some good out of life. All channels will answer a good many questions you have your self. Out of the woods and Josh from kzbin.infovideos are my suggestions for better and safer milling. I really enjoyed watching I am sure its your channel where you and Hank went and looked at a truck and got it running then you acquired it and rebuilt it right. So the second one, kzbin.infovideos will get you started and not have you bleeding a good while before your time. I hope this does help.... I know it is way too long but bare with me as its all meant for your success

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This is one of my all-time favorite posts. I talk and text with Nathan from Out of the Woods weekly. He knows his stuff.

[@enroycole1079]

Hey ,I think you should apply thread lock to those bolts .If you do then you wouldn't have to check them that often.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The mill is coming up on a service, so I will pull it into the shop, and do proper maintenance. Field repair, is working with what I have.

[@heathcrane845]

Love your honesty Tony and great tips.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your comment. Thanks again.

[@patricktillmanns3949]

Thanks for sharing, please keep them coming😀

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Will do. I have wanted a sawmill since I was a little boy. It is hard work but so much fun. Are you in the market for one?

[@Twobrothersoutdoors]

Love honest reviews. One Sawyer to another, beautiful log!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I will be cranking up the mill soon.

[@michaelc5369]

When I’m unfolding a sawmill blade you want to toss it on the ground in front of you. So you don’t bleed. 👍🏼

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My dad always told me, if you are stupid, you have to be tough! 😁

[@tjcorosebaychannel3092]

Great video! Funny and informative. I just purchased a Frontier OS27 with a trailer and will refer back to this video often. Thanks! -TJ

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I appreciate your feedback.

[@toddburrell9181]

I appreciate your thoughts and content sir! As a new sawyer I enjoy your videos! That's enough talkin let's start sawing!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I do like to talk and saw😁👍

[@Wheelloader__]

Awesome video Tony. Amazing how much tension is in a log. I’ve seen them come off our mill looking like giant rocking chair rockers.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That snap of the log surprised me! Each log is a surprise.

[@lisajohnson8566]

Hi Tony, thanks for the news letter. Nice touch for sure. I also like your new look with the beard and sunglasses. Gives you that woodsman look! Have fun with that very cool mill!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Great to hear from you. Thank you very much. We are enjoying the adventure.

[@mikeglasgow6656]

You need also a red and black checkered flannel shirt to complete the ensamble. Maybe a blue ox named BABE ALSO. LOL great video....new sub here

[@donb9486]

I like your videos. You show the mill in real time and your sound production is bang on. I can see the saw cutting and hear how the motor handles it. So you don't get bit by the next blade you open, just through it away from you onto the ground. Then pick it up.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much. I have made a lot of sawmill videos over the years now.

[@Bedlam102]

Hellz yea! Timber Tuesdays are BACK! haha nice work Tony!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That's right. We are going to just put them out whenever we get a video done, but the sawmill is up and running.

[@willwipf7030]

Live and learn,one step at a time, great job appreciate it more when you do it yourself,

[@michaelb.42112]

9:00 Yes !!!! Ma-na-ma-na. Love that classic song.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Someone who gets me!

[@benscoles5085]

I am pretty sure after watching this a Frontier Mill may be in my future or is that furniture, either way I am impressed, especially by your presentation, sincerity and honesty. Well Done.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate the support. Go the next size up, but this sawmills does what it says it will do.

[@HomesteadJay]

Good stuff Tony! Lumber is nuts right now so yeah mill your own for sure!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, my friend. We will mill or stop building!😁

[@toob247]

My wife just looks down in the Clover patch and she finds a four-leaf clover every single time within 5 minutes. I have yet to find one ever no matter how long I look.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Mine too. I appreciate you watching, my friend. Tony

[@Bakersfish]

So nice to see an honest review of a product. I've subscribed to your channel and will look forward to more videos. Just had an OS31 delivered and will start the build process soon. Thanks for great information. Ordered my Frontier on April 6th...received it today (I hope)!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I know you are excited. I look forward to hearing about your sawmill. I can't wait to get back out to my mill. Good Times.

[@kelleyfamilyhomesteadofmai4592]

How did you like the os31? Would you buy again? I'm between woodland mills and frontier and haven't seen tons of reviews gor frontier but lots for woodland mills

[@dannydrake7348]

Good job sir, glad to see saw dust flying, I know you are too, happy to see your progress

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes sir. We are so excited to start. It is a long journey, but excite to begin.

[@jasonstopwatchingmyname6407]

Love the video - very informative and funny!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, my friend. I just off loaded about 12 tons of Oak logs for the sawmill. We will be running it hard soon.

[@randy8324]

Great work. Huge props to anyone making their own lumber while the big companies rip us off.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@rogercowart2493]

Loved your video Thanks👍😉

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. Starting the mill back up soon.

[@joelima3756]

That's awesome 👌/ /keep up the great job looks like you are having fun 😀👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@kennethperian4370]

Good job showing telling, and well see y’all next time have a great day.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are kicking off sawmill cutting very soon. We have at least 40 tons of Oak and Souther Yellow Pine ready to put on the sawmill.

[@robertmcgreevy]

love what you do! thank you!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.

[@CrossroadToCountry]

Love the jack system on this mill.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I built it using travel trailer jacks. Very strong.

[@mariabrazil7855]

Hi my brother in Jesus. I'm in UK. I'm brazilian and i tell you brilhant job. Fantastic video.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I truly appreciate your support and thank you. May God bless you and your Family.

[@jenjen7558]

Good job! God bless you and your family! Thank you for the wisdom! 😊 I love the scripture verses.🕊🙏😊

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, my friend! God Bless you and yours too!

[@royaltytruck0054]

Love the video keep them coming

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Working the sawmill soon. It is muddy in the woods.

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Your doing doing all right . You know the saw good now and it just needs some removable locktite here and there . Too many people buy big expensive saws and never get there money out of them . 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I hear you. We are going to get our money's worth out of this sawmill. It is a concrete saw for the money.

[@hermelindabyron5430]

Si impressive and was a lesson for me!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your feedback.

[@michaelcalkins6125]

Nice video well done. I enjoyed it

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@roybenoit2377]

Great video Tony. I have a 36'' circular saw mill and I always introduce the smaller diameter end of the log first. This helps to eliminate unnecessary cuts. Hope this helps. Keep on sawin'.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Still a rookie here. I am thinking of building a lifting device for the log end.

[@jonathanhudson9189]

@@TonysTractorAdventure yes make some kind of your board so it doesn't matter what end you start with then if nothing else lay a board under the small end. The other guy is right with start saw a small end

[@chasjacks9378]

@@TonysTractorAdventure make some shims from scrap cuts. 1, 2, 3, 4, inch shims and then when shimming use your level to make the top level. Do it on the first three sides and the fourth no shim is needed. That way you have even grain to keep the board strong. Have fun relax and learn something new with each log.

[@noonerstrickland1743]

Man you are setting up a great place for some serious work. Excited to see you build up your homestead. God bless.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We are excited.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Hank stopped yesterday and checked out our place.

[@noonerstrickland1743]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I hope he didn’t make you buy buy him lunch or something. That boy will drive 2 states over for a free meal. 😂

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

😁😁😁

[@dcollins5503]

Nice start.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Build a barn and sawmill cover. Video soon.

[@bigfoot3270]

I welded a hitch in my box blade. Back up and go. Love your vids 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate that. I am trying to get back to the sawmill, but it is raining every day this week.

[@kevinbrewer2141]

One thing I do for tapper logs is on the small end I use scrap boards 1" a 1.5 " and a 2" . I lift the small end and put one of the boards under the log. It might work for you.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have done it that way before. Sometimes I get lazy or it is a small tapper.

[@tennwalt]

Thanks for the review, I just purchased the Fronyier os27 and before that for the past 10 years I've used an Alaskan chainsaw mill. I have one arm and getting about too old for the chainsaw but my suggestion is getting a chainsaw mill for those logs a bit too large, take the high side off or just make one pass and it will fit the mill.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have thought about a bigger sawmill. Maybe an OS31. We are starting up the sawmill this weekend.

[@ronniebaxter5219]

Tony I really enjoyed your video, I bought the OS27 and haven't put it together yet. At first I was gonna put it in a more or less permanent location, but now I'm thinking of putting it on a trailer. I have plenty of trees, mostly white oak (post oak) and black oak (black jack) with many elm and some hickory. Thank you for the candid review, very helpful.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't think I will move mine unless something big comes up. I am bringing logs to the mill now.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I know you are excited. I run my mill today.

[@boogheatherriordan1381]

Thank you for sharing. We looking to buy one for our farm. So your videos are helping.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I ended up putting a 14hp engine on this sawmill. I turned it into a fairly fast sawmill.

[@timcisneros1351]

Tony, Good stuff, beautiful property, nice tractor with the grapple. My wife and I are building a Timber Frame cabin to retire to in the mountains near Flagstaff Arizona (elevation 6850 ft.). I've milled all my Timbers and lumber on a friend's mill and then hauled it 750 miles to our property. I finally purchased a Woodland mills sawmill. It came too late to set it up before I had to leave last trip but I can't wait to start making sawdust. I just milled up two 22" x 22" x 16 ft. Cants and will be hauling them with me next month. Arizona doesn't have much Douglas Fir (structural) or Cypress (siding/trim) so I just need to bring the Cants with me and then I can mill whatever I need on my mill. I have a 1980 Massey Ferguson tractor. It's cool to see others doing what I'm doing. Good luck with your build. Like you said "Just keep plugging away at it"

[@timcisneros1351]

This is year 6 of a 5 year plan. I'm 66 years old and I want to leave a legacy to my children and grandkids ..... “When we build, let us think that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight nor for present use alone. Let it be such work as our descendants will thank us for; and let us think, as we lay stone on stone, that a time is to come when those stones will be held sacred because our hands have touched them, and that they will say, as they look upon the labor and wrought substance of them, 'See! This our father did for us.”

[@TheHomePros6221]

I just bought a sawmill and I love this video tony!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

[@georgehutcheson9679]

Like your enthusiasm. I think the word you was looking for was dimensional lumber in place of nominal. But to each his own. Gotta sub to a man that is STRAIGHT up honest as you are. I want a mill so bad but just can't afford the investment so I'll just have to watch you for now. 😁👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It is amazing how many times we misuse words each day. Mine are documented! 😁 The mill is paying for itself in lumber. Check out our pole barn build.

[@flatlinesup]

2:07 you don't need the drop hitch assembly. Just put your tri-ball directly into your clamp on bucket receiver and it'd take away 80-90% of the weight. Glad you were able to get the mill up and running again. Good tips/review. That looks like a great mill for the $. Thanks for the vid.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The shaft of the hitch is not long enough to put the pin through. I may buy a bigger mill at some point but for the dollars, it's not bad.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My mind grasped the hitch comment just now. I will give it a try with the adapter. It will not work on the truck hitch, but maybe on this adapter.

[@DavidDreggors]

I bought a 3 point hitch attachment for the back and it it amazing. You just backup with 3 point lowered, line it up, raise the hitch and go

[@sargil100]

Awesome!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Sarah, I am glad you liked it.

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great video. I tried to buy a sawmill and realize most of the companies have close to a year wait to get one. I’m probably still going to order one Get on the waitlist, but for now I bought an Alaskan mill

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The Alaskan mill is challenging work but very portable. People turn out nice stuff.

[@pedropereira8924]

It very nice video, blessings!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

God Bless you too. We are going to the sawmill this morning.

[@davida.p.9911]

Good job on the set up and lumber cuts, Tony!👍 That blade springing open was startling. Hope you're ok!

[@jeffkinard1680]

Hey Tony, I've had the same problem with tension in the log when cutting my 4x6s. I watched a video that shows making the pith (center of the log) the same higth on both ends. After doing that I had only about 1/4" bow (on a 10 1/2' log) vice the almost 1" from my first cuts. After making your first cut flip the log 180° and the pith should be the same height off the bunks. This helped me out alot.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

@David A.P., it popped like a 22 long rifle when those last fibers snapped.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

@Jeff Kinard, that sounds logical.

[@BonnieBlueProductions]

Great review Tony! i just found your channel, I'm in south Mississippi and ordered the OS31 based on your recommendation. Now I know which bolts to Loc-tite and torque when it's going together. 16 week delivery time but gives me time to set up a pad and get ready.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You will have a blast!

[@truckinut20]

Off to a great start 👌

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. A little more each day.

[@Homesteader455]

Awesome video...was on the fence with ordering one of these...but I will be ordering this exact one! Thank you

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

There are several more models to choose from nowadays. Woodmizer makes an excellent”Made in the USA” model in the same price range. I was surprised when my sawmill showed up with a big ”Made in China” on the side. It still works, but I have made some modifications to it.

[@Homesteader455]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I have been researching for some time now. I’ve looked at the low cost woodmizers but they don’t offer a trailer option on their economy/hobbiest models. I put an order in on the Frontier OS27. Also looking pretty hard at the TYM T25. Have been thinking between green and orange for some time, but impressed by the TYMs loader capabilities. More to come, I’ve subscribed. Love your videos

[@royaltytruck0054]

Yall we desperately need a sawmill just like this, cutting for our church and members

[@johnnybates7580]

You made an enjoyable video to watch. I've watched reviews on each brand now. And it seems that they all work.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Each brand has its attributes. I bought a little too small.

[@johnnybates7580]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I can see that. I think it may be worth buying a larger one. Even though I'm just beginning. The size seems to be the only regret for bigginers.

[@claytonhillier9496]

Good honest review that mill works pretty nice. I ordered a woodland mills hm 130 max we have big trees in northern Saskatchewan Canada I didn’t want to buy something that I would have to trim with the chainsaw first

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I never dreamed I would have access to so many bigger trees. I may upsize in the future.

[@kellymeyon2360]

The song came from Hollywood Squares if I’m not mistaken. I have the same word and song stuck in my head too! 🤣 Great videos BTW

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you, my friend. I do that with songs also.

[@allentruitt8632]

We just bought the OS27. Waiting on it now.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I know you are excited! We just added a 14hp engine on our OS23. It will throw sawdust to the next county.

[@carolemcconnell4651]

Enjoyed the video goodxluck on the posts...

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Man, we are just now getting to the post. This summer has been crazy. It took us two months, just to get our meter base box for electricity.

[@joeyrutherford1790]

great work

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. Getting ready to start back up soon. 12 tons of Oak and 8 tons of Southern Yellow Pine.

[@starforged]

On my trailer hitch like yours I put a chain and chain binder from the hitch to the top of the bucket. This takes the pressure off of the lower blade so it won't bend. It also keeps the hitch from coming off. The trailer doesn't weigh that much except when you are taking it through the woods bouncing around it stops it from coming off and stops it from bending your bottom blade.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate the feedback. I bought a regular hitch which also makes this setup better. The drop hitch put it way out in front.

[@christiancowboy352]

Great video. A little tip. When you split them that thick, stick some wedges in it along the way. That will take the stress off of it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The stress is always going to be in the wood.

[@christiancowboy352]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Your one hundred percent correct. I didn't word what I meant correctly. What I meant was. If you stick wedges in as you go, they'll help keep the blade from getting pinched from the weight, or downward stress when you finish.

[@JOHNMORIN100]

That is a lot of AWSOMENESS THANKS The Morins in Milo Maine

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your feedback

[@tvismyonlyfriend]

I love that tractor

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. Me too

[@cecilmckeithan5088]

Using the same blade from cooks. Can not say enough about cooks great service. Ordered a set from wood mixer and took over a month to receive. Cooks had them to my door in three days.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree. Fast service.

[@robertstreff6945]

Nice saw!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@jacktapper7290]

You'll increase your yeild if ya shim the smaller end half the difference of the diameter difference from each end of the log.

[@cecilmckeithan5088]

I have my mill on a concrete slab and measure from it to the center on both ends of log. Makes it easy to lift small end to center.

[@mauricefancey7580]

I like your work

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@briangregory3347]

Thanks for video I am thinking king on getting one.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This stuff has got in my blood! Love it

[@stevenV57]

Way back in the day, my high school shop teacher taught us how to open a new bandsaw blade. Throw it like a frisbee in an area no one was at and let it open by its self.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am not a big fan of beating highly sharpened blades on the ground. From your point of view, I am not a big fan of fighting bobcats either. I will figure it out. 😁

[@stevenV57]

@@TonysTractorAdventure it doesn't hurt the blade at all and much safer to the user. 😁

[@donaldmends2244]

Tony tractor, if that highly vibrating area I would suggest using Lock tite on those screw incerts. On your Sawmill saw blade tensioner adjustment. 😆😆🐕😆

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It was a field repair. I put out a video the other day where I used Loctite.

[@BTCMPOWERS]

You need to learn how to read your log and if you keep turning your cant 180 degrees every one or two 2" boards you will relieve the stress and not keep ending up with the last board narrow on the ends or middle depending on the log. You are also better off waiting to the last cut to split the cant because it will not "pop" as much due to less stress. Also the bow should always be up and cut off 1st This will relieve a lot of the stress. It takes time to learn how to rear a log but after a few million ft you get good at reading the log. Grain+ bow & length = stress

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have a great deal to learn about making lumber. I appreciate your post. I just now have enough knowledge to understand what you are saying. Thank you.

[@BTCMPOWERS]

@@TonysTractorAdventure It is really not that hard, U basically try to work urself to the center by constant rotating of the cant. You also want to remove any bow stress by removing it first by putting the crown up and removing it. You also want to do it to any large branch location. I turn my log/cant constantly. Once u get the hang of it u usually can just pull the cant towards you enough to clear the post and give it a quick flip. Then push it up against the post and away u go. also always look where the log meets the bunks as you saw. Any lifting in the middle or ends means you are going to have a bow. The more u stay on that side the more u will have. I find that usually one side or the other will bow less. once u find it put that side up or down and make you cuts. i have sawed a lot quarter saw which is basically keeping the grain as close to 45% when looking from the end. It gives oak that classic old furniture look plus adds stability to the lumber. Hope it helps but just watch every log and what is happening as u saw and that will really cut down the learning curve. >We all go thru it so dont think others have not. GL and enjoy that Mill. Soon you will find urself looking at every tree with a gleem in your eye. :-) Miike

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You sound like somebody I need on the channel. We could do a how to video. It would help me for sure.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have to cut a lot of lumber in the near future. I will try to implement what you are telling me. When I first started out, I was just cutting logs. I have learned a lot from the time of this video, but every time I think I know a little, I learn more.

[@dougrowell4749]

I ordered one last December. They said it would take 8 weeks. It is now 18 weeks. All they say is it is on the way.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Crazy world we live in.

[@johndoe-uf9pu]

might look at the vids on treating your own posts with a torch. going to try that on some building posts

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

These are old videos. Check this video out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g52cg6B4i7mXiNU

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Nice job buddy

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@chips4289]

I have a frontier OS27.. I got it figured out how to coil the blades up but uncoiling a sharp blade is really dangerous...I usually toss them about 10' away sharp edge up so they dont get in the dirt. I had a blade get away once uncoiling it in my hands.. It bit me pretty good. I also have the Norwood pro sharpener...it seems to work best on the sabre tooth blades following the edge faces..some off brand blades I can only get it to sharpen the points. when i do the sabre tooth blades it even grinds the gullet removing stress fractures

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I never had a problem with the Sabre Tooth blades. They are very well made. I wished I had gone to the OS31. I need a sharper. I have 15-20 dull blades. I appreciate your comments. Tony

[@chips4289]

@@TonysTractorAdventure saves me a lot of money with the sharpener and it only takes about5 minutes per blade. I bought a tooth setter from cook's too that I haven't tried yet

[@mitchellkasdin1899]

Get a granberg chain sawmill then you square up the big trees that you occasionally get? You can get it down to size for the Frontier. The Oak I would cut it for rift oak or quarter sawn.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Not a bad idea

[@mitchellkasdin1899]

@@TonysTractorAdventurelumber prices in general are expensive. Most of the quality is marginal to what was on hand 40-50 years ago.

[@kennethboyer2338]

A wise man knows his limitations and isn't afraid to admit he doesn't know something.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree 100%

[@tractortyme]

What would we do without our little darlin wimin? 😊

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I can't imagine doing it without out her.

[@deandee8082]

get some dryer vent hose and you can install onto sawdust exhaust and catch in bags, its worth something, good for spills, insulation all sorts of things, animal bedding, make as much profit as you can off that tree, compost, all sorts of uses, OR, just tape a garbage bag right to it and tote it along as it fills, again worth money, specially your hardwoods, but softwoods make good pet bedding hamster you name it.. good stuff, make that money

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am using sawdust in my garden this fall. My soil is in a poor way. Thank you for the ideas.

[@darellsunderlin4670]

I always though you were supposed to put small wedges behind your cut to relieve the pressure on the blade towards the end of the cut . I don't know but it kinda makes sense. And remember them steel stakes , wow that would mess a blade up in.a hurry !!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is not necessary with these thin blades.

[@richardthornhill4630]

Interesting comparing your sawmill to those who use Wood-Mizer. Probably large difference in price also. Great job of video editing.

[@misterv4462]

Appreciate your honest review of the sawmill. I want to get one......just haven't settled on a brand. Are the leveling jacks something you put on the mill? (don't see that type on the website) If so, great idea!! More stable and use the drill to raise and lower. Great video!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I built my trailer. Woodmizer has a good mill this size now.

[@deandee8082]

use mild loctite on those critical bolts and nuts.. nominal works I spose? means "smaller than" so prefinished is nominal, dimensional is finished size.. a 2x4 is actually the nominal size of the board, after its finished is why its 1.5 x 3.5 that's how much they plane off to finish is off and square it up to its dimensional size

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have. It has held up well.

[@lincolnstovall9471]

I couldn’t tell, on you saw. Dose it have only one valve for the drip system to the sawmill? Myself, I put two valves on the system. Most sawmills only have one. I put a second one lower down. Use it for volume of water getting on the blade. Top one I use for a on off switch on the water. Adjust bottom and no need to adjust it again. Turn on turn off top valve for water to the system. Cook blades are very good. Service is great to. How do you like the mill as it stands. Thanks for the vids!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This has the auto lube system on it. One value to set the flow and one to open and close. It was an option when I bought it.

[@johnnyfreedomseed9634]

Jack up the small side of the log to get straighter grain. You'll end up with less "internal stresses".

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have thought about using the tractor to lift and shim.

[@pdrphil8159]

You mention "cooks blades .. I went to a showing of the "Cooks AC 360" band saw mill.. I gotta tell ya, that machine is thoroughly impressive..Its very well engineered & the motor is a Perkins . If you know motors, Perkins is in the top tier of motors.. It had some things I thought were over engineered , and could be costly as the parts wear out. Im a mechanical engineer by trade & I tend to look at simplicity of use. And the Cooks mill has a Lot of moving parts . Its hydraulic driven , which is fantastic. But anything that comes in contact with the blade is precision & quality..The other thing I thought odd was how they cool the blade..No water, which I totally agree with, but instead its a gravity fed oil dripper... Which makes me wonder about the contamination of the lumber.. Old mill systems used the same method to lubricate the blade , which in turn cools the blade... My brother & I bought a Wood Mizer over 20 yrs ago & used it for 2 yrs . We sold it simply because we spent too much time in set up & repair . By the end of 2 yrs, I had welded it back together many times.. To be fair, they have improved to the level Id say a top 5 mill... Depending on how much milling you're planning to do & the quality should dictate how much you'll spend on a mill... Wood Mizer has some solid mills too.. But , like most mills , you get what you pay for.. Harbor Freight sells one . And Id say if your building a slab barn/building it might do that. But if you're cutting Black Walnut, or others, like cedar, then move up to a quality mill...

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your insights. I don't disagree with anything you said.

[@enroycole1079]

The blade support shaft should be mounted on a threaded shaft, this way the blade could be supported on both sides with one adjustment for both sides.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't see a need for it on this sawmill. Everything is pushed to the back for cutting and the rear blade support is in in line with the back stops. Also the sawmill is pretty small only cutting 23 inches. It cuts straight even if I forget to push the other blade support in. There is virtually no blade defection on this size mill. The bigger mills with longer spans may be more sensitive.

[@ronalves9118]

One way to unfold a blade is to just throw it on the ground and it usually unfolds without cutting up your arms. Once to learn to fold the blades it is easy it took me a few try's then it was a snap and easy.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My luck, I throw it on the ground, and it will jump back up and bite me. 😄😄😄

[@ronalves9118]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Throw away from you LOL

[@JR-ur4em]

Hi Tony I'd suggest to 1/4 saw that popular and if you are cutting that 5 1/2" you will have shrink lol kinda like jumping in a cold Lake lol

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand. We are only cutting for us. We are still learning.

[@JR-ur4em]

@@TonysTractorAdventure yes as I too looking into a mill myself and have run them before. Like your setup and your videos keep it up good luck 👍

[@theodorebreedlove8419]

Poplar known for warpage, usually not good for boards! Laminating is a great idea!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Poplar is a very stable wood with very little warpage. This is why it has been use for furniture structure for years.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

👍👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

😇

[@jameshicks4831]

Talk to you mill dealer most of the Time if it still in descent shape they will work with you on a trade up. If not they should give you a good trade in number to sell it outright in your area.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I could, but there is a four to eight months backorder. I appreciate the feedback.

[@myname4598]

It hurt my heart when you said you burned those big logs because they wouldn't fit on the mill... Great video though, lots of good info. I'm shopping around for bandsaw mills now, but i got started after seeing so many large trees that people couldn't do anything with. I got a husqvarna 3120xp with 44" and 72" bars and a granberg alaskan mill. Works great for slabbing large logs, but way too heavy and slow for a bunch of small logs.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have never found it worth the time or wear on my chainsaws to split logs; however, we are in a place where logs are easy to come by.

[@myname4598]

@@TonysTractorAdventure i like making big live edge slabs and crazy, heavily figured pieces. More like uncovering the art of nature i guess you could say, so i look inside of every log i can find. But if you're just looking for dimensional lumber it does make more sense to run what fits your equipment. I wasn't trying to criticize, just wish i could've had the ones you didn't want, lol.

[@elkobsession]

enjoyed your video, Nominal? One can’t jump into another man’s head but I was thinking of term dimensional Lumber as you were saying Nominal….. anyway great job & I know it’s not as easy as it looks, with the lumber warping form all that tension I would let it completely go through its drying & moving stages and rerun it through your mill milling out the defects, you’ll wind up with a smaller dimension of lumber but at least you can recover a good useable product, thanks for sharing & all the best to you & GOD BLESS!! Respectfully

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Lord, be happy you are not in my head. It is messy in here.😁😁😁

[@1982MCI]

@@TonysTractorAdventure and be lucky your not in mine as well brother cause trust me, it gets much messier in here than what you are dealing with in yours, lol!! They always told me it would be easier and things would get better as we age and retire but After years of looking forward to getting to that point I’ve finally figured out that I’ve been lied to all these years!! Lol

[@glennfitzgerald164]

Just take the ties off the new blade and throw it out on the ground. You won't get snake bit like that. I throw all my metal horizontal blades down and let them unravel themselves. I like the sawmill. Would like to have one myself

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This is an old video, and I have been throwing them for a while now. I appreciate the advice.