Fixing the Guides & Side by Side Milling

When I added the guides to the mill, they ended up in not quite the right position so up until now, the blade was guiding itself through the cut. The placement of the guides also prevented me from tracking the blade back far enough onto the wheels. I modify the mounting posts (1:15), track the blade (8:28), set the guides (12:13), and test the set up by milling a pair of logs (spruce and elm)(16:24).
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[@robertpearson8546]

I like the editing that includes two Matts in the same shot.

[@ronron8464]

Man, if that cant company isn't sponsoring you, they SHOULD!! You prove how good & strong they are. 💪 Ron, Littlewierdshop

[@ralphhorne6063]

Haven't seen Elm that big since I was a kid. Up here in Maine we have a Dutch Elm disease that kills the Elm at a young age. Absolutely love the saw mill and all of your work .

[@perryingto]

Matt it's good to see your getting some fruits of your labor. Keep up the good work young man, it's a pleasure to see men your age not afraid of some hard work. Lol. Perry

[@richardshaw3094]

You are a very good woodworker... But I'm impressed with your overall mechanical skills. You are very talented. Have a blessed day

[@sethbracken]

I'm sure some mentioned this, but next time slide you steel tube over the handle of the ratchet. The extra length will make a better lever. Banging on it will mess up the bearings in the ratchet head or knock the socket at an angle and start rounding the bolt. Your videos are great. Thanks for sharing. I always learn a lot.

[@Jeppe.P.Bjerget]

I admire your work with the saw. So much millimeter work to adjust everything. I think you learn a lot by building this saw. Wish you and your family a warm and good weekend. Best wishes from Jan in Norway

[@alexpettigrew8971]

Ahh, the long lost art of the hammer ratchet. Seriously, nice continuation of the build.

[@mcremona]

+Alex Pettigrew old fashioned impact wrench 😅 thanks Alex!

[@woodspirit52]

+Rod Hays. I agree. You're rolling the log against a vertical stop. I also like the idea of a trough or something to catch the sawdust. I'm lazy and always look for a easier way to do it. I love watching you cut those beautiful boards. I live in the Pacific Northwest and never see the variety of trees that you are cutting.

[@jessjulian9458]

Beautiful boards. Hi Matt, you are a working man if I have ever seen one.. You inspired me. to get on with some difficult projects I have been putting off. As always, thanks for sharing. Great work my friend,

[@greypoet2]

Nice to see the blade guides rolling consistently now. Good work!

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@cdouglas1942]

Matt, your perseverance reminds me of John Kennedy's quote about going to the moon; "we do things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard". Hats off to you!

[@ctrhenry]

I love that you built your own mill from scratch. Amazing work ethic wins every time.

[@revuaf]

Awesome... that has to be very satisfying to have the monster mill running... I hope you do get the log tuner soon... that will be a huge help for you.... Two yrs back I had 5 big ash trees taken down at my dads place... I was rolling a 24" x 30' log so I could buck it into 3, 10 foot logs... I could roll 1 one log by hand, but just not quit far enough to finish my cut... So I took the Cant Hook to finish it... used my leg just like you have been and tore my bicep, and ligaments in the shoulder... made for a bad day, week, and month of healing... Be safe and keep up the great videos on the mill... Be has been a great joy to watch your journey.

[@thecraftsman72]

So happy to see a stick welder we are getting fewer and fewer

[@rubbadubdub7857]

Glad to see you wearing hearing protection while you were cutting the steel and making noise. I neglected that in my life, because real men don't wear hearing protection, and I am now suffering hearing loss. I am envious of you and all those beautiful, wide, clear and long hardwood boards you are creating. What a treasure. Wow!

[@adamliske]

Rubba Dubdub What was that? I couldn't hear you. I have my ear muffs on. I like my very good hearing and I plan on keeping it that way, even if I don't fall into the thought guy group

[@rubbadubdub7857]

Looks like you have hearing protectors with a radio built in. When I worked doing auto body repair, we never wore a paint mask when spray painting. At the end of the day, you'd

[@sleim754]

I taught high school shop for 31 years. I went to an audiologist and had custom ear plugs made that come in and out easily when needing to talk to the students. Very comfortable and well worth the money to protect my hearing.

[@ronhart4166]

Matt you are a "go getter" for sure. I love the way you overcome the problems you encounter :) I know your a young man , but trust me . You really need to get a back support belt. A weight lifting belt will also work. Think long term. It will catch up one day. God Bless :)

[@skunkygrogan4247]

Thanks for sharing this build Matt. Even though it wasn't really working, all us woodworkers could envision the beautiful slabs that this will generate for years to come. Cheers!

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Matt! I like how Matt 2 helps with the tarp, but when it comes to moving logs around He's nowhere to be found .....I bet he also shows up just as you finish cooking all the pancakes.

[@mcremona]

haha he does eat a lot

[@deserteagles948]

Matthew Cremona how did you merge the two clips together, thought it would be something neat to play with someday...

[@rayc.1396]

Great job, beautiful lumber. You need to visit a lumber mill and see what they use for rolling logs. They also have dogs for holding logs in place while they are being cut. Find a local sawmill and request a visit, all that I have worked at granted public visits.

[@MusicMike939]

Nice job. You have a lot of guitar builders in Minnesota. The acoustic builders would probably be interested in the spruce. The electric builders in the figured maple. Lutherie is one of the highest forms of the woodworkers art in my opinion. It would be cool to see wood you milled turned into a guitar and making beautiful music.

[@BrianMcCauleyDesign]

Cuts like butter man!

[@user-ez6de7mp9f]

Great Bill great videos I built my own Saul Mill in my yard so I know all the trials and tribulations that you want through

[@HarlyGuy13]

Matt I must say I think this has been my favorite playlist on KZbin. You are an amazing fella. I admire your patients and your humility. Outstanding and keep it up!

[@mcremona]

+Jim Smith thank you Jim!

[@beeldhouwerijvanvelzen1533]

Nice of your twin to come out and help you!

[@mcremona]

+beeldhouwerij van Velzen just for a minute though

[@yummboy2]

What a workout! I am beginning to realize why your prize your lumber so! There is nothing easy about milling! Thanks for another great video!

[@chrispcall]

Nice catch @ 3:33! I know I would have welded that all the way home and not noticed my error until I have it all back together, ready for a test cut!

[@mcremona]

+Chris Call hahaha yeah I got lucky on that

[@phooesnax]

That is running great. Nice job Jim

[@kevinumphrey752]

I just finished watching your entire series on building your bandsaw mill. I love it! Now I want to build one myself. Can't wait to see your plans when you get them finished.

[@akentak]

It's mesmerizing... And yet, I can't wait to see what you'll build with all those beautiful pieces you got yourself. Thanks for sharing!

[@VinceW187]

Need to get my self a sawmill, way more fun than going to the gym. Cant wait to see you move and turn those big logs.

[@SilverBack.]

Hi Matt Keep up the good work all them slabs will soon come in handy when the projects start rolling in, can not wait to see the BIG stuff being cut

[@rhihodag9873]

Such a Great saw Matt! You really did a fantastic job with your design (& mods). You have to be exhausted by the end of your day moving and hauling all those logs and lumber. I'm really surprised at how you can man-handle some of the logs and slabs by yourself. You are such a hard worker. Look forward to more work with your mill. You're going to have to build a barn to cure and store all that lumber.

[@STMwoodturning]

Those elm boards are sweet!

[@khelms7]

Matt's band saw mill/home gym combo machine thingy. What a work out. Great stuff.

[@AttitudeAdjuster]

its amazing to watch your videos and see how your other skills developed in moving big logs around? as well how your saw skills developed on your own equipment. its dam tough on your own sometimes but your winch skills are great to watch as well

[@greglautz8470]

I realize after you saw a slab off your objective is just to get it out of the way to continue sawing, but I love how you treat the wood as you move it off. " Get outta here punk" as you toss it aside.... 👍

[@andrew3p1]

another great video. would be great to see a whole log get quarter-sawn. thanks

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Matt I love watching you think your way through your projects !!!Great Job !!!👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@daki222000]

smart man you are. I wouldn't mind if it became a part time saw mill channel. cheers.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@locke3141]

"He's been talking for like 20 seconds now and he hasn't mentioned a crotch" -My wife listening in

[@mcremona]

+Chris Kibler sorry. I let her down. I'll make up for it

[@RobinLewisMakes]

Best comment

[@tommaze3301]

reason cant mention crotch I sew two of him

[@tommaze3301]

I must be drunk

[@Eidi920]

Your editing is getting better with every video. I love it.

[@Gopherdave1]

your twin brother is a good helper

[@PopPopTerry]

Great job Matt, I have enjoyed seeing you build your saw mill. You sure do need a way to turn you logs so you don't hurt yourself . I used a winch on a gantry that had wheels and ran in a track before I got my Woodmizer. Take care and as always be safe and keep warm.

[@TXH1138]

I don't know how you do it, but it's cool when you have your twin in there working.

[@davidconaway2830]

Matt, you made me laugh when you were hitting the ratchet handle to break the pillow block bolt loose. I thought maybe you'd slip the pipe over the ratchet handle and use it as a breaker bar to increase your leverage. I'm not judging mind you, I'm totally impressed with your skills and perseverance!

[@mcremona]

Hammer was right there. I have no idea where my pipe I use for a cheater bar is :)

[@Retroweld]

Man I wish I lived close to you. Beautiful boards.

[@MARKBaid]

You are a beast Matt! You must sleep really well after a day of log wrestling. Take care my friend and do a kindness Mark

[@kevinhoppenworth6708]

wouldn't it be really great to have a second you to help:)

[@mcremona]

+Kevin Hoppenwoth it would be amazing

[@adamliske]

Matthew Cremona You don't need a second you.... you just need to put those kids of yours to work.... I am sure JR would be wonderful help moving things around. They may not be where you want them, but they will be moved none the less.

[@kalei50]

Matthew Cremona I was going to comment "put a little more a** into that lever!", but then I remembered you saying your weight in an earlier vid ;) . Until you get your hydraulics installed, I'd be honored to be your bearer sometime. Would be great to see your creation in person.

[@Zerostar369]

Matt, you're a badass, bro. Im 6'4" and 270 and doubt I could handle those log as well as you.

[@tedbonbrake1967]

Wow, looks like quite a workout, but what a gorgeous pile of planks! I think you need to do a video on how to add 100 lbs of muscle mass.

[@mcremona]

I'm still trying to figure that out. The answer is not diet and exercise

[@nordyfamily]

BTW, thanks for putting something between the weld and the screen.

[@nordyfamily]

Great work Matt!

[@ahikernamedgq]

Matt, you might need to get a forklift for that big stuff! Thanks for your videos. Happy woodworking!

[@tropifiori]

Gorgeous boards. That is a great saw. Please mind your back

[@226557547]

Frank B seconded! Matt, always lift with your legs

[@vettepicking]

Overhead Crane! nice I-beam and a winch to move logs on, off, on , off

[@robertpearson8546]

Have you considered using laser pointers to make the shafts parallel? Attach the pointer perpendicular to each shaft. Set up a screen at least 10 feet away. Rotate the shaft. Adjust the pointer until the spot does not move as the shaft rotates. Do the same to the second shaft. Adjust the shafts until the two spots are the same height and as far apart at the two shafts. Double check by moving the screen twice as far away.

[@jamesmitchell5013]

I see you are beside yourself again!! :)

[@ab4805]

Where was your twin when the work was hard ? A second pair of hand for lifting and turning the logs would have been nice ? Very fun to watch. Good work.

[@ottdavidn]

If you trust the head and saw deck are square and level, you can turn that leveling tool upside down and set a bullet level on it to level the blade a fair bit quicker than measuring up from the deck.

[@teresadejong3011]

Ah, a saturday with nothing to do.........cuts apart saw mill, welds it back together. Yeah, that'll work. Go Matt!

[@mcremona]

+Teresa Dejong 😂 thanks!

[@RickRabjohn]

Did I hear "Hydraulic log movers" are in the future? That would be awesome! Hydraulics would be great but is always a seemingly complicated and expensive undertaking for us mortals. So, look forward to learning how you might tackle that.

[@SawmillerSmith]

if you roll the big log the opposite way you were rolling it and tthan slide it against the back stops makes it a lot easier than rolling into the back stops.some sawmills have a half moon to roll big logs in the opposite dirction. nice mill,cutting great!the half moon is kind of like a wheels. when the flat side of the log land on that the wheels the log slides towards the back stops.

[@mcremona]

+Sawmiller Smith I wasn't able to slide it so I opted to try rolling into the stops lol

[@johnbiggs7620]

Matt you might have to build a yard crane to go with your mill. your going to hurt your back someday moving those big logs by yourself. please be careful. as always love your videos.

[@MichaelKieweg]

Looks like it's time to get your older son involved, to make the the heavy lifting easier. :-D Greetings from Germany

[@mcremona]

+Michael Kieweg he has no idea what he was born into

[@chemcody5119]

This is soo cool Matt. It has been very fun to watch your progress!

[@ekw555]

as soon as you started welding on that piece I thought "either that's backwards or I have no idea what he is trying to adjust". :-)

[@mcremona]

+ekw555 hahaha!

[@mckmade434]

Maybe weld a hook on the chute and use a bucket for the dust? have to empty every few cuts but seems like it would make cleanup simpler.

[@BigFatTonys]

Oh no, I suggested this when he cut up the first log, he thinks the saw dust spraying out of the chute onto the ground has better optics. (looks cool)

[@RickRabjohn]

Matt, have you ever added up the total cost of the mill as yet? Would be interesting to know but only if your comfortable sharing.

[@stevensdbuild9524]

Hi Matt, great enthusiasm and "can do" attitude as ever. Quick question - sorry if its been asked before - do your neighbours complain about the noise? PS you need to start planning for help or get a machine loader. Your back is more fragile than you think and once it goes then you're in schtuck. I'm admiringly jealous!

[@roadsidejobshop9287]

Matt, I really enjoy your videos! Which i find suprising, since I've always been a metal guy lol. Thanks and keep them coming :)

[@mcremona]

+Roadside jobshop thanks :)

[@MRaley69]

Pretty heavy stuff...I think it's neat having some thicker stock around too.....

[@1885dr]

watching you grunt and strain took all the romanticism out of milling logs . haha ,thanks

[@scyther1141]

You're very relaxed. When I make a mistake I swear like the world is ending.

[@mcremona]

+scyther1 lol sometimes it helps that the camera is on

[@KSFWG]

And when you forget that the camera is on, some things just don't make the final edit... ;) lol

[@greatitbroke]

Hey Matt do yourself a favour and buy a 36" breaker bar. It will make it alot easier to loosen the bolts on that beast.

[@keiboman]

You've really put those Triton tools through the wringer! I wonder if their soc medes people cringe when they see you start out, then sigh with relief when it goes OK!

[@mcremona]

+Mike Stone lol I should totally ask them

[@JimDockrellWatertone]

Sweet machine and getting better all the time. It would kill me to work that hard. I can see your wanting the hydraulics done on it. Perhaps a fork lift too.....lol.

[@williamspanfelner7981]

Nice work, Matt. I didn't know you had a twin!

[@mcremona]

he's a recluse

[@plakor6133]

Yippee! More bandsaw porn! Providing a much needed break from annual paperwork chores.

[@Edawg1236969]

Have you thought about building a solar kiln to assist in drying all this beautiful wood?

[@ringerson4x4]

My back hurts just watching you try to roll those logs. Hydraulic log roller build coming up next maybe?

[@jonshannon4922]

Wow what a workout!

[@hermannstraub3743]

You should call some of "the other Matts" to help you handle those logs. Putting the cover away and then they are gone. LOL

[@benfriel12]

How do the neighbors like this sawmill operation??? And I use a boat wench like yours ( I think) on my shady chainsaw mill but I removed the handle and stick my cordless drill on it because I'm far to lazy for all that cranking. Great videos keep up the good work!!!

[@xMoashx]

Welding with all that sawdust around is pretty bold:P

[@mcremona]

+xMoashx lol it is all wet at least

[@thomaslindgren4602]

I always enjoy your video... who knew watching wood being cut could hold my attention. Can you recommend any grass/lawn growing videos. I really am enjoying these videos. A couple of questions... what what do you do with all the sawdust? What does running the sawmill do to your electric bill? Again, love when you build but really love when you collect the trees, either felling them yourself or getting the downed trees. Thanks for sharing!

[@michaelford4894]

I love the sawmil. How do your neighbors feel about the noise and the appearance of your yard?

[@joshamery7537]

Cool video man, good to see the saw is coming along nicely. Maybe its time to invest in a bobcat or something to do the heavy lifting

[@mcremona]

Thanks Josh! I have my trailer cleared off now so that will help out

[@talltommyp]

I am super interested to see solutions you come up with for the eventual hydraulic system. Rolling those logs make for good content.

[@billfromelma]

Hey Matt, what a machine you built! Awesome. Gotta find a way to flip those logs around. In the mean time you'll sleep good at night : )

[@SethMesser]

Out of curiosity, and I ask this because I worry about it with just my garage shop, have the neighbors complained about the saw mill noise? how have you navigated those waters with them, if they have? You DEFINITELY got your squats in for the day :D Watching you mill logs could definitely be added to those "satisfying video" compilations on youtube.

[@joshualawson4460]

So I'm guessing no quarter sawing til the hydraulics are up and running? Rotating each log 4 times is enough exercise? I got towards the end and thought this a longer video (maybe 15 min) and I'm not bored one bit then saw that it was 29 min. Wow good job entertaining us!

[@stanleyjones2085]

Good luck on turning those big boys by hand. I see a hydraulic log turner in your future.

[@garymccoy2888]

Wow, what a workout. Do you have plans drawn up for that hydraulic log lift? That is one heck of a machine.

[@BillAndersonNS]

@0:40 I love when your twin brother comes to help you out :)

[@Jeffro97]

Next on the mill, the big maple!

[@walterrider9600]

wow what a great job on the mill a huge pat on the back Matt. thank you so much for showing this to us . question what did the elm look like ?

[@mcremona]

Thanks Walter! I haven't used this elm for anything yet but it has a nice chocolate brown color

[@Fatlax73]

HA! I love the fact you leave your screw ups unedited.

[@dssh1970]

Matt you are the friggen Man ....so awesome to see that sawmill go from concept to reality. They have been cuttin trees like crazy around me and everytime I drive past a downed tree Im thinking damn sure wish I had a trailer. What do you think the total cost ended up being for your sawmill ?

[@robertevans6481]

Dude now my back hurts even more...was there any change in the cut ( finer) i heard that there was not much difference but i bet your glad that job is out of the way for those BIG boys to come...