Sawmill Mods

I have a manual sawmill, a Woodmizer LT 15, and I made a few modifications to it: 12v winch powered clamp, backstops, and log turner. I also made a simple mod to the manual clamps. I use this sawmill for milling lumber and logs for log cabins usually but today I am milling logs for the log barn.
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[@Pascalore]

I created a non-existent company called It's Just-a-Jig and you just blew the roof off. Fantastic additions to the mill and to your life experience. Thanks ever so much for sharing.

[@GregMiller-zo5ug]

The best modifications I have ever seen on any mill.

[@davidayotte9697]

Wow you smart.i love how you can fighter things out.keep up the good work

[@TheOldJarhead]

Cool mods! I don't miss my LT10 that was pretty well modded up (trailer, winches, loading ramps, LT15 tank, LT28 clamp and more) and love my Hydraulic mill but it's always fun to see what other sawyers are doing with their mills! I watch you cabin building videos as I find them very informative! Cheers

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks Marine!

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

Hello there, the Bearded carpenter sent me over to watch your channel. Thank you, Jim

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Welcome!

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

Incredibly simple, but brilliant, solutions. VERY good job. Dave

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thank you Dave

[@blackseabrew]

That turner is awesome.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks!

[@Bryan-yl7mg]

Best mod video I've seen. Solid build, very useful additions, real homesteader logic in action.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks 👍

[@HiLineTree]

Thanks for sharing all that👋

[@grizz2702]

I have a suggestion...where you slide the Kant's off to move later I would think it would be easier to slide the Kant's back if you put some plastic bed liner on top of the support beams to slide on

[@paulrieger8446]

Your ingenuity is amazing. 👍 I want one!

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks! 👍

[@JL_10acres]

Thanks for show us. Fun to see!

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bosse641]

Great setup. Well done.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks!

[@digitalwoodshop]

Very impressive modifications.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Well worth the trouble to do them.

[@3mOffroadTeam]

Great mods, thanks for sharing so detailed 👍

[@OnBeaverCreek]

No problem 👍

[@susanvaughn741]

Very good.next, a chain powered saw pusher with spring adjusted clutch

[@flatlinesup]

Great vid. Subbing. Thank you for sharing!

[@fricknjeep]

hi there good work john

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Hey, thanks

[@denniscampbell8240]

Very nice set up,,,,I have the lt 15 manual My self ,,,,so now I know it can be fitted with winch mods,,,,,,,thanks for in the info and great video ,,,,,,did you,ever do a video on,your log home insides ,,,,,,,I would love to see that one as well

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Hi Dennis. Here is a link to the home tour video:kzbin.info/www/bejne/qpqpe6B4i8-hgck Thanks for watching!

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

thanks just got a used super china special so now the mod begian as i was going to build one but this thing popped into my life cheaply

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Should pay for itself in no time

[@stephenoverdorf4917]

You do excellent work.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thank you very much!

[@richardkashfi6251]

Very nice mods !

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Thanks!

[@dougdorn9226]

Nice job!

[@tonandmarc]

thank you

[@OnBeaverCreek]

You're welcome

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy Brother- really nice modifications on your mill. Now I’m thinking about what I can do with the mill I bought and I don’t even have it completed yet. Did build a 13’ extension on it so I can mill 23’ max. I don’t think my old tractor will handle any more than that. Hope all is well with y’all. God bless

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Yeah, those winches are cheap. I had to replace one in about 8 years so they have worked well overall. Surprisingly, they will turn even big logs which is a big improvement over doing it by hand with the cant hook. We had 16 below for several nights so not much milling right now. This weekend is looking better. God Bless.

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

@@OnBeaverCreek Wow! I can’t even imagine being that cold! 24 here at the moment

[@martyweatherup6474]

Is that log clamp an original WM clamp. I have a new LT 15 with. Having a clamp like that would be a helpful addition to my mill as my clamps are essentially fixed. Having a quickly moved clamp would help with some of the odd length logs.

[@OnBeaverCreek]

Yes, it is a 2006 or 2007 model

[@starrwarz]

I can't find any info on that manual log locking clamp. Can you take some still shots of it and post it somewhere with a link? I'd like to fabricate one myself. Great video.

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Did you make the log clamp, really like to put one like that on my LT15 Go, think I am putting a log Hydraulic clamp on mine, use a dump truck 12V power unit, an mount the cylinder on an angle, kind like your idea with yours. But like to have a clamp like your built, 👍👍👍👍

[@thomasgardner5872]

Do you have any dimensions for the turner? Would like to build something similar .. thanks and great job

[@davidshapley3469]

Love your tools! Did you treat your logs and if so how?

[@OnBeaverCreek]

I use tahoma brown exterior stain from Home Depot sometimes. Thanks for watching.