New Sawmill Owners Should Watch! Frontier Sawmills, Woodland Mills, Woodmizer,

[@suemoore1965]

❤❤❤ I have watched 100's of sawmill videos and you are the 1st one who explained the equal tension. ❤❤❤

[@Peter-od7op]

So true on tension he only one

[@Casey6996]

i bet you have never watched any of the videos from Sawing with Sandy. This guy is one of the best

[@Peter-od7op]

@@Casey6996 i will watch sandy ty

[@suemoore1965]

@@Casey6996 I will check him out

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

@suemoore1965 I don’t remember the sawyer’s name at the moment, but he did the best job explaining the anatomy of a log and tension that I have watched. If you search “sapwood pull” you will find it

[@keithwilliamson6479]

Best explanation I have heard.He a good teacher.

[@jerrytalley802]

I love these types of reality videos, tell it like it is, the right people appreciate this stuff and will always come back for more, thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much for the support

[@ronlasting1203]

I am a new Sawyer. I have seen hours of video...this is the first time anybody has shown me a walkthrough of Log Tension! Fantastic job sir. I just subscribed to your channel for this so great job. I will be watching. Thanks.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@tnyima]

Nice, thank you for a detailed instructions. I hope to get one small mill someday.

[@o.smallwood4268]

Appreciate the time and effort in helping the novice. Liked the ending; been at it three years and still make mistakes! Now that is a true educator. God Bless!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

God Bless you too!

[@TheHarleyhillbilly]

I am saving to buy a sawmill I am in Newport Tennessee I have an Alaskan set up now I have a Granberg and I am currently building a small cabin 608 square foot I have cut all my porch with the mill which consists of 6x6 post, 3x6 rafters, and 1x ceiling decking. I am just starting on my siding (board & batton) which I am cutting 3/4” I am getting some really nice wide boards after cutting off the live edge in am getting 27” wide boards which are beautiful. I am also cutting all the inside wall and ceiling covering out with the mill I figure it will take most of the Fall to get this done. I am currently dried in all windows are in, door, metal on the roof. This week I am insulting, and closing up the soffits.

[@eriknielsen2129]

You are a good presenter and, I think a good operator. I recently visited my brother and saw him operate his WoodMizer LT40. He explained some of the same wood sawing measurements and set up “reasoning”. Though I am disabled and in retirement, I still really like this stuff.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am fascinated with the sawmill too.

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

Great explanation of log tension and boxing around the pith. Very informative. That 6x6 turned out nice.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Brother, If I was smarter, I would have figured that out sooner. LOL! No telling how much wood I wasted by not understanding log tension. I am thinking about getting a bigger sawmill so, I can Quarter saw. I can't quarter saw much with a 5 7/8" throat. I may jump up to the OS31 in the future.

[@BigelowWoodcraft]

@@TonysTractorAdventure I wish I would have gotten the 31 as well. I still struggle with tension at times too. Keep up the great work.

[@jerrytalley802]

You could have easily edited that first cut out and we would have never known, shows what kind of guy you are, thanks

[@normanburns-ko4ro]

Good video. I have been looking at all the mills I can. Gonna get me one eventually

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I recently upgraded to the OS35. I have an extension kit coming. Once that gets here, it will be next level for a manual mill.

[@waynecardwell4618]

I always wondered why they didn't rotate the log at the big mills and now I know. Thanks for the info and keep up the good work

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Production mills are trying to get every square inch of board ft from each log no matter the outcome. In their defence, most will kiln dry with weight pressing down to hold their form. As a small sawmill owner, we have to think more like sawyers did 100 years ago. Kiln dried wood was rare, so they learn to cut more stable cuts.

[@approots]

Thanks for the video. Ideally I work out from the desired cant to avoid extra cuts of thin waste. So, center the pith, line up the blade 3" above the pith in this case, then set the scale for dimension of slab boards I want/think I can get off of the top of the log, and raise the saw to the top slab height and start the cuts. This way, the waste is kept to the outside wane.

[@joerodrigues3816]

Great too see you again mate hope you are all doing well bro thanks for your videos it makes my day you both are great.

[@donwilliams169]

Tony you are far better at teaching then most.for the simple idea you need to know what you are doing before you can teach. Great job again thank you I could work with you any day with very little problem on behalf ether you or I again thank you

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

After working the mill over the last three years, I understand, I know very little. Everyday, I learn something new, or understand something deeper.

[@mattreinker8445]

Thanks for the schooling. I have my first cant on my new to me Norwood LL24.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is awesome. I know you will enjoy your new sawmill.

[@adrianlouviere7650]

You are a VERY good instructor. I have been trying to learn this skill for five years. You are to the point and have answered so many questions. Thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@jonathanmiddleton1141]

You sure taught me something about relieving the tension in the logs!! It makes perfect sense once you just think about it!! Thank you for taking the time to explain what you were doing, and, why you were doing it. Happy milling!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I learn something everyday.

[@joerodrigues3816]

I think you have forgotten to the your sawdust saver for your wife my friend! Thanks again for your videos Joe you really know what you are doing mate it’s amazing thanks again for that.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Good call!

[@petermann140]

Thanks for taking your time and making this informational video for us that new to this art

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is an art and we learn every day. We are about 3 years in.

[@carrollrickard9684]

Thinking of buying for my own use, you have answered most of the questions I had. Thanks and I'll be watching to learn more.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We have upgraded to the OS35 and now we are adding the hydraulics. Good stuff coming.

[@carrollrickard9684]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thanks for the update !, If I can ask what did you do with your old unit. I liked the simplicity of it. The more add on's can give you more to have to work on if something breaks down.

[@twspma3549]

Nice job explaining and showing. You are a good teacher. All of the background information helps to understand it better too. Thank you for taking the time to do this well.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@bespokefencing]

I tend to go for a 90° roll for the second cut, too. But I always check for plumb with a spirit level, I never trust my eye. What looks right, never is! Doing a quarter turn means that everything cut off the top is half edged, making re-sawing easier.👍

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

My dad was a small engine mechanic, and he used to really enjoy tweaking motors to get the top performance out of them. When he was selling a stihl (new) to a customer, he recommended that for someone that actually runs hard, stepping down two bar sizes (basically) gave the operator increased power over an equivalent saw with the “right” bar on it. He also recommended getting the upgraded logging spikes to take advantage of leverage during a cut and to keep consistent pressure so the chain can chew. Being able to manipulate the angle of cut determines how safe and fast the chain will cut without kickback. Pinching the entire bar and chain is another discussion, but I am glad that you pointed out that you were running a 20” bar instead of a 24

[@deanlewis1650]

I love all of the explanations of your cuts. I am chainsaw milling and you have given me practical information to use for my lumber too. I currently am cutting old growth oak from a tree off of our land. After I dry it I will make my final cuts to clean it up and will mortis and tennon a king size bed.😁✊ Thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

After we get the house built, I will get to make some furniture.👍

[@lloydpowell1056]

Day Tony; another beautiful one. I hear everyone call it a CANT! No one ever has told me why it is called a can’t! Now I figered it out! Once you have trimmed off all the sides “you can’t call it a log anymore!!!!! After much, much figuring etc; I had to order nother mill. It is to be delivered tomorrow. My wife said she just hopes I live long enough to saw enough oak boards for her fences between yard and pastures and barn. May God bless if you R A saved believer and keep um coming loved this presentation

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

God bless you too. I have been cleaned!

[@oakiewoodsman]

I sawmilled a ton with my OS27, then got tied up building a house and it hasn't been set back up yet. Been a little over a year since I have run the thing. Good watching you run yours!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand. We are building a lot using the lumber we cut. Good times!

[@KPVFarmer]

Thanks for the full explanation as well as not editing out imperfections. Cheers 🍻 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

No problem 👍

[@ricardoruiz6612]

im looking for some rough cut lumber . wish i lived closer id take all the scraps. great job explaining the tension of the lumber.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

We are still learning every day! Thank you.

[@donmoore502]

Your sawmill videos are awesome. I recently purchased a sawmill and hit the ground running. Was able to cut 9 true 6x6 cedar posts in my first weekend. Thank you!!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is awesome. Keep at it. We are learning more each day.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Outstanding video Tony! This is so well timed, as I am awaiting the arrival of my 1st mill! Thank you so very much!👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Glad it helps. I am hitting the sawmill tomorrow

[@davidnadig9611]

Me too. I’m An hour away from starting up my new mill. Good luck.

[@yoyomo5901]

Thank you for making this video. I am considering a Frontier mill. I have about 40 trees that came down when Helene tore through Augusta Georgia!

[@davidnadig9611]

Nice pace. I just finished assembling my mill. Hope to fire it up tomorrow. 😅. You look so happy and peaceful doing your milling.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is my happy place.

[@jimmurphy5739]

Enjoyed your video! Good demo's and efficient explanations. Got a new mill a couple of weeks ago and it's almost set to go. Thanks for taking the time to make this.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Glad it helped!

[@stewarttate]

Thank you, Tony. Always interesting, and fun to learn.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My pleasure!

[@robertwinton2649]

The only reason why I can't speak in regards to helpful hints tips and suggestions is because I don't have the experience so therefore I'm letting you teach me of course it is experience that I'll never get to use but I love it just the same keep up the good work I'm proud of you

[@goflyfish51]

Great channel. I just bought an OS23 with a 10hp Briggs. I noticed yours had electric start, but I didn't see that option. Mine hasn't shipped, but watching your videos gives me confidence about assembly and use. I'm using Logosol chain saw mill currently. It has its place, but at 71 years old, I need a little less work. 🙂 Thanks!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I upgraded my engine from the 7 HP.. I use my sawmill almost every day.

[@m.stallcup3173]

I love watching you alls videos I have learned a lot, beautiful part of the country there !

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@douglassherrill7629]

Great and simple explanation on getting size cant needed. I notice you use the screw type log dogs vs cam lock. I have used several types including the screw lock but found the cam lock .quicker and more convenient for me, I look for every advantage to simplify my process. I truly enjoy your videos.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have to weld my cam lock up. The weld broke on it. Thank you for thoughtful input. I appreciate it.

[@garymessina1609]

I learn more about about logs and cutting them with every video thanks Tony and Tanya

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It seems I have Ahah moments all the time. 😁

[@dennisatkins9837]

That was very informative. Never thought about log tension. Great video!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I never thought about log tension, either. I learn more each day.

[@smd3697]

Thanks for the effort in putting this video together; very informative. I’m a new sawyer and was wondering why you only took off the knot (22:20) when you knew that much more needed to be taken off in the next cut?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My saw only has a 5 7/8" throat.

[@Guy-yw2re]

Great tutorial, I am learning watching it and appreciate the video quality. Using saw dust as a compost for the garden is something I will consider now. 👍

[@rndagain]

hi Tony! I've spent the past couple evenings enjoying your video presentations. I am about to get into the sawyer vocation with a bunch of logs we obtained while clearing a wooded property in cottage country Ontario. Your advice is excellent. I get the cutting part... but it seems to me the skill is getting the uncut timber onto the bed. Nice to have a good tractor! Andrew C.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

A tractor is so helpful. It makes everything better

[@harveymeadows6040]

Pretty new to your channel. So far I'm enjoying it. Thank you for your time and effort.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@timphillips142]

Good job explaining why you do the cutting that way!! thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@danielf996451]

Thank you I appreciate your help Dan from Alaska

[@anvilbob316]

Your accent reminds me of my best friend from Tennessee. You and he look alike. He passed away recently. Sure miss him! He lived near Morristown Tennessee on the other side of the lake.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Good friends are hard to find. My heart goes out to you.

[@DocDurham]

Hope to get my saw assembled by end of the weekend. Thanks for all your tips.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Good luck! It is fun!

[@marvinfunk3328]

Regarding tension wood and trying to avoid bowed lumber. I suggest that the tension you encountered was prevalent due to the amount of summerwood vs springwood and has to do with vigorous growth and the best way to eliminate it is by slow drying. with weights on the top of the unit while drying.

[@rowman12]

Thanks for the 101 ! Keep up the great work!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@rowman12]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Hooah!!!

[@mazdiff5477]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! All the way from Australia

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@quincekreb6798]

Thank you for sharing your experiences and knowledge!

[@wswerv1]

Thanks, what a great and honest video!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@dalehyder9869]

Just wondering how you got electric start on an OS 23? Different engine? Tried to order one and all that they could offer was recoil start.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Whole group of videos on my channel. 👍

[@loganliptak9885]

I do not have a sawmill but pretty sure I’ll be purchasing one in the future. Great video of explaining!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I love having a sawmill.

[@pankajmakwana2300]

Thanks for the video.I was just looking out of interest and amazed to find the tension seems to run around closer to the bark, limbs make saw go up and down as the wood near joints is very hard as it has to take weight of branch. Nice one overall, please keep it up.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We are learning together.

[@camperjack2620]

I'm using sawdust on my garden, too. I study different gardening methods. I'm doing a version of Back to Eden using sawdust instead of wood chips. DON'T till it in. As it builds up on top, the bottom layer rots and gets a fungus network. Just pull back a thin strip for direct sowing or put the starts in extra deep.

[@davida.p.9911]

Well done and well explained! Thanks for sharing Tony!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for following our learning journey.😁👍

[@beancreekwoodworks]

Very good video Tony, lots of information. Keep up the good work Scott

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have learn a lot over the last 3 years. I understand now how much I really don't know!

[@jamesgrieve1336]

Nicely done. Well explained. Camera angles showed how those rubber bands acted. I watch a few sawmill and chainsaw channel's & I really like your style of presentation. I have liked, commented & subscribed. I'll watch your previous & all future efforts. Thank you for sharing the craft with us all. ❤

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much. I have new sawmill videos coming soon.

[@liquidrockaquatics3900]

Have you ever considered making some kind of cradle for log rolling? I use an ATV/motorcycle scissor lift for my thickness planer to lift it up to my outfeed table they are relatively inexpensive for the job they do; I think it is a 3 ton bottle jack that operates the scissor lift, and on top is a metal table. If you were to have rollers on a slight incline toward the edge of the lift, but parallel with the bed. Think of a roller about 3 inches higher than the lowest bar of rollers. You could use straight rods with roller skate bearings on them or a pipe over a solid rod to make a roller bearing of sorts. Lift the log up a bit by foot petal (or they make pneumatic) and roll it as normal; it would make manipulating those wet logs a whole lot easier on your body. I say that as a guy with titanium plates and rods on my spine now from not taking care of my body

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Check out some of my newest videos. We upgraded the sawmill with hydraulics. I love it.

[@anvilbob316]

Love your mill shed. Been trying to get one built but always putting out other fires. Sawed the lumber on our mill to build our barn. Just finished it a few weeks ago. Was going to send you some pictures but do not see a way to upload in comments. Enjoy your channel!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I understand having other fires. It took two years to build this. Still, it was worth it

[@jmc9507]

@@TonysTractorAdventure i also need shed over my sawmill, the front of yours looks like 30feet between posts? the beam looks like 2x12 ?

[@Randy-ve2wv]

Thank you for explaining as you went 😊

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You’re welcome 😊

[@crazycoyote1738]

Good job explaining Tony!! I noticed your push handle started peeling, you can wrap paracord rope with a knot for each wrap and a few drops of super glue will keep it there forever. Thanks for sharing!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I need to do some fixes for sure.

[@michaelbailey2207]

Thank you , got a new sawmill and enjoy learning from experience ,,great job

[@courtneycollins4760]

This is great information! We have a woodland mills sawmill and love it! I’m glad we got it. We have used it a lot in the past 18 months

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I enjoy my mill too. Relaxing

[@billcoleman8301]

Hi. Never realized how much tension is in a log. So how long would you dry the 6x6 before using and would it stay in the straight form that you cut it? Thx much.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Bill, I don't let them dry. I cut them like this so they had equal or as close to equal tension on each side. We built the greenhouse Using green post. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJPQf4J-qct2mcU

[@garynicholls72]

Hi Gary from the UK here grate video very interesting and informative keep them coming, keep up the good work with the videos, just one question is there a calculation to work out the shrinkage or a rule of thumb.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thanks, will do!

[@robertwinton2649]

Measurements are always great especially when it comes down to a baker's dozen

[@oscarquinonez8982]

Congratulaciones, veré didactic presentación. Just received a new hd36 v2 and sholud have it running in a couple of weeks. Our trees are beginning to reacción our initial 20 inch" diameter original target. Beguining to ha excess 9 to 14 inch trees ( no knots). Would these inch as much. 50% softwoods 50% hardwoods.

[@shadowdemon13]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@likeshisrye]

Great video. Will the lumber shrink down the 1/2 inch to the dimensions you get from the store?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

No. It will shrink some, but each species of timber will be different.

[@richarsbritt4987]

I've watched and re-watch lot of your videos

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I can look back and see the journey and how we have learned along the way. I used to thing I had a good understanding. Now, I know better! LOL!

[@richarsbritt4987]

@@TonysTractorAdventure well I can Agree with you on that, at 63 my kids still tell me how I don't know much 🤣

[@jaimelago8941]

Hy Tony always I learn something from your videos

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am glad. I love to learn too!

[@ejsocci2630]

Awesome and thank you for sharing.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Our pleasure!

[@bobkin611]

You know you can trust a wood worker when he wears an ISO certified Citizen Promaster Eco-Drive diver watch. That's my kinda' guy. That's a cool watch man! Idk how old your watch is but they don't make one with a silver minute hand anymore. They're red now and have been for a while

[@johnhass1084]

Are the stops 90 degrees to the bed?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Yes.

[@georgemarshall5053]

Excellant demonsration.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much! My demonstrated how to cut height metal back stop with my new sawmills. That video just came out today.

[@chuckb.3324]

Yeah mother nature got you on that one. That big limb. Something has to hold it up. If you want good accurate 2x stock over saw the width. Let it move. Throw them back on and trim both sides.

[@leonidas7281]

You forgot timberking. The best of them all 😂

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Timber King is a good unit

[@alcapon-o3f]

About how many cuts can you typically get out of a blade on fresh cut popular. I purchase Range Road mill and the first blade it came with broke in two after 12 cuts on a 6 foot popular log , which the instructions and video said dont adjust the drive pulley which that was what the problem was it was 5/16 out top to bottom which threw the blade off the pulleys eventually hitting the log stop breaking the blade . So I removed the log stop guide and adjusted everything properly on the new blade and well I got 14 cuts and the blade is completely dull . I use dawn and water on the lube and well I am baffled why the blade is that dull that quick I order some bimetal pallet cutting blades which will be here tomorrow but dont want the same problem because these bimetal blades are 32 dollars a pop ! Any suggestions ?

[@robertrose4847]

Thank you so much for the video!!!!

[@SpiritBearRanch]

How do you like the 23 model cuz that's what I'm looking for at buying

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is a good sawmill, but I should have gone bigger.

[@robgillespie6263]

Really enjoyed this video. New sawyer here, do you sharpen your blades or send them to be sharpened?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have a sharpener.

[@Mr385506]

Very informative, Thank You.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You are welcome!

[@randykaminski6214]

Can you help me Tony? I would like to purchase a small saw mill, but I’m lost in the huge number of choices from different manufactures.. I like the portability of the OS18, ??

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I would love to talk with you. Please reach out to me on my website's contact page. We will set up a call.

[@randykaminski6214]

Thank you Tony! I sent a message on your website

[@RockhillfarmYT]

Great job.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@Lae722]

top notch! wish I could work with you

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for saying that.

[@sludo56]

I'm that slab that you cut 2 1/8 in could be cut into 24/4 slabs and used for stickers you always need stickers

[@TimeAfterTym]

Howdy, is your model electric start or pollstart? I just can’t remember.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I upgraded my engine. It is electrically started.

[@andrewanderson1436]

I can't remember if you have cut one that had more tension than that one. It was impressive tho.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It was like a bow!

[@cautious1343]

I liked the videos. Thanks for the tips. You have a frontier mill. Have you compared it to others? Would you buy another brand?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think Frontier makes a good entry level sawmill. If I had to do it over again I would have bought the Frontier OS31 but I did not think at the time I would get into sewing such big logs. If I was going to use my sawmill for income I would probably go with a Norwood or would miser.

[@cautious1343]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Many thanks. What don't you like about woodland mills?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Norwood/Frontier is a much larger company that has been around for a long time. That being said, there are a lot of happy people with Woodland Mills. I have never used one, but they are very similar to Frontier. I like the lift head setup better on Frontier.

[@cautious1343]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thank you!

[@AnxiousCowboy]

why does keeping the pith only ok for posts?

[@checrallahdc]

Is there a reason you don't completely flip the log after your first cut?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Saves a turn

[@tiramisudogrescue]

really great teacher

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Wow, thank you

[@rockydaniel7073]

Why put the 1st cut on its side v. On the bottom? If the bottom wouldn’t u be certain u were level? I see this with others doing logs then others also roll the 1st cut to the bottom? Curious

[@robertdillon9989]

Nice work! Just got my saw , vert timely.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@tomtutone4668]

Nice job! Thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you too!

[@Moorocker]

does the 5 gallon bucket sawdust catcher cause any problems with the saw?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Nothing I have noticed. There is not a lot to go wrong. The saw is simple and the bucket is simple. Some people say, I am simple. LOL!

[@Moorocker]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thank you sir I am 62 and fixing to retire trying to talk my wife into letting me get a sawmill, Ive enjoyed watching your videos im leaning toward the OS23 it seems to be in my price range, and I live in Texas not too many big trees here in the hill country

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

You will love it, but get the 10hp. The 7.5hp is worked to death. I changed out to 14hp. It screams now, but 10hp would have been fine. Warning, sawmills are addicting.😁

[@Moorocker]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Thanks for all your help sir