Portable Chainsaw Mill - Logosol F2 Walk Through

[@AprilWilkerson]

I'm so excited to be carrying inventory of the F2 Logosol Chainsaw Mill at The Wood Shed. Once Covid has passed, I look forward to opening my doors and showing you the mill in person. bit.ly/2xQ2VWZ

[@akbychoice]

April Wilkerson Coming Soon

[@busterulmer7092]

How about having close captioning on your videos for those us that are either profoundly hearing impaired or deaf?

[@leifseed]

Price includes saw?

[@robertspeer]

Add a quick email newsletter signup to the coming soon page. Email is the biggest sales driver for small online retailers. Also, as an aspiring grumpy old man myself, social media adoption among the woodworker demographics may be lower than average. Just my 2 cents

[@rleb4545]

@@busterulmer7092 Doesn't KZbin provide a feature like that?

[@bryantford3054]

You're such an impressive young woman. You started out making videos with your phone & now you're over a million subscribers with your own shop. You're an American success story. Best part is you have remained humble. 👍🏻

[@braleyshardwoodcustoms8584]

Bro

[@desyquintero8451]

I typically only watch women's channels on youtube if they are wearing bikinis. The reason I mention this is because when I watch April's videos, I get lost by her amazing presentations that are direct-to-the-point intelligent as well as methodical. I get so overwhelmed by the vast amounts of knowledge she is sharing that I forget that she is in fact an amazingly beautiful woman. This woman is a real deal craftsman and I applaud her commitment to learning everything about a topic before addressing us with it.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you. I appreciate your seeing past I'm a young female and gleaning the information I'm actually passing along. Thanks for watching.

[@jeffolson357]

I own a logosol bigmill with the 9’ foot aluminum beam and extrusions that attach to each end of the log. I use a Dolmar chainsaw which is about 80cc. I’ve enjoyed sawing with it over the years but because of my back I must sell... if anybody is looking for a good deal. I can’t say a bad thing about Logosol. Very good build quality! There’s nothing like taking a log from the woods that would just rot away and turning it in to something beautiful. April enjoy your new Logosol!

[@1454kla]

Hi April, I found your shop the other day by accident and stopped by. You weren’t there but I talked to a very nice fellow with a big white beard. He showed me your giant bandsaw and this chainsaw mill. I can’t wait till you open up and I can follow you in person!

[@CaptainKleeman]

just asked people for a mill suggestion on a recent post and BOOM! everyone said come check out this video, and they were right. thanks for taking the time to make the video and share with us!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Ha, that's great. I'm glad it helped!

[@patriciabrooks2867]

Hey April, Love everything about your attitude wiyh wood working. An outstanding, inspirational, lady in wood working.. I have had an M7 Logosol Mill I believe 13 years. Very Fun, Portable, weather tight, have cut thousands of feet of, not just lumber, but Bowl blanks , thin stock for scroll saw and veneer work, all kinds of specilty cuts... The only part that wears out, only twice , are the lift ropes.. Mice to blame.. Keep up the Great Work.. Dave

[@misterfixie6003]

I'm glad you went to the heavier clothing and face shield and chaps. If you've seen chainsaw injuries from a thrown chain or kick back you know what I'm talking about! Imagine throwing a chain horizontally at chest height! Gnarly!

[@davidvanniekerk3813]

Dankie/ Merci. It is amazing.... Cutting trees and make it usable. Mazing. My Dad(1931-1984) had a farm at Paarl, near Cape Town, with to many trees on it. He had a 3 Fase motor min mill and it was heavy as hell. Indeed amazing....

[@joshuagrafton8781]

I love the March 20 TexasMonthly write up. Very nice. Great Work.

[@donaldshields2483]

You did a very good job demonstrating the Mail working with it so keep up the good work and I will watch God bless

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much!

[@roberthiday3342]

I just purchased the F2 from April (it is still on the way). I was excited to buy it from her because the 'east coast' dealer that I contacted was not easy to deal with. With April it was quick and easy. Excited to get this thing set up and start milling.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!

[@benben9434]

April, as a woodworker whose days are past me. Let me comment on a few things. At the age of 71 and a man who did not protect his lungs I hope that you wear a mask. I am sure you do and fully understand it's not feasible to wear during a video. But please protect your Lungs, eyes, and ears. Second as I have 2 grown daughters who both have successful careers I know how Proud your Mom and Dad are of you. You have the business mind of a lady much older than you are. Only having recently discovering your channel on You Tube, you have had my full attention and have marathoned some sets of your videos. Will be seeing them all before I quit. Waiting for the next one already. Your projects are not of a level that anyone that has more than a skil-saw can tackle or at least try. Wow, I could keep on praising your efforts all day. You, as I have understood for a long time that making saw dust is therapeutic.

[@KLU421]

This looks awesome! My husband and I are currently mill shopping, this one looks like a great option! BTW that log you started with, is fantastic!

[@russhobbs5993]

Bought the 6m yesterday, from Sage atFox. Just watched your video this evening. Thank you. I had planned to do a video myself, but couldn’t have done a better job. Russ

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Great video of the Logosol Milling System. They definitely have a great product and it works well from the different people who have them and share on KZbin. You did a great job April. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred

[@AprilWilkerson]

: ) Thank you

[@katiehirst1782]

I'm a newer subscriber in Austin and I'm counting down the days until the wood shed opens! this is so cool! I have wanted to make a live edge sofa table for years now and I recently got a bid from a local guy for $5000. Pretty sure I can buy the log, the mill, and a welder for the legs for less than that!

[@AprilWilkerson]

You totally can! Ha. I can't wait to open either! It should be soon though. I'm thinking of having Maker Meetups where the mill can be running and people can even be making live edge tables as a class. We'll see.....: )

[@richardking9442]

You are such a joy to watch, thanx for breaking everything down to a lingo anyone can understand. Thumbs up!

[@dennisroembke]

Your zest for “all things wood” is infectious! I hope to meet you someday! Keep it up!

[@louroberts5567]

Yet another great video. Thanks for sharing! Happy Mother's Day to your mom! Be careful out there. Stay safe and healthy!

[@overlycranked8674]

This is theee best demonstration of the F2 I've seen. They have the LOGOSOL bar I see. They should just package it with saw and be done with it. Great video as usual.

[@christopherjohnson5059]

So excited to become part of this family of millers... never done any of this but have been researching chainsaw milling. This looks to be the absolute safest so far. I have bought a few acres of forest land zoned AG!!!! that I am looking to build on ...and hate to see the forest aka homesite cut up as firewood ....when it could be worth so much more! Not even talking money wise just as material for anything your hearts desire! Congrats on the dealership! Hope Canton Ga isn’t to far to ship too! Wish I had seen this before moving from Louisiana...

[@AprilWilkerson]

GA not too far at all! We ship all over the US. Thanks for watching.

[@pettigrewwoodworks]

Congrats on becoming a distributor!

[@nordyfamily]

Great work! Thanks for taking the time to make, film, edit and share

[@jonathanmathau7401]

Thank you so much for the detailed info on the F2. Happy New Year from Yap, Micronesia.🎉

[@yannforest4611]

Superbe machine ! Je regarde vos vidéos et je peux vous dire que vous êtes plus travailleuse et efficace que beaucoup d'homme ici en France ! Bravo à vous !

[@johnr5545]

Nice I always enjoy watching your videos good job that looks like a very good saw mill

[@stanroberts4820]

I've seen them advertised, but never really paid much attention to them. Now I will have to take another look. I have an Alaskan chainsaw mill. Thanks for another great video! :)

[@AprilWilkerson]

You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@MakersMovementDIY]

Excellent review. Currently looking for a mill and this is now in the running, haven't heard of it before your video, for whatever that's worth. Thanks April.

[@garyknable1155]

That is all so sweet !!!!!!!! Good luck on your ventures and stay safe.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

April, you never cease in impressing me. You take on everything you do with a vengeance and a style that own you can provide. Thanks for sharing your dream and all of your well thought out content. Felix

[@AprilWilkerson]

Aw, well thank you Felix. I'm glad you enjoy my style. : )

[@petershupe3460]

Great walk through. Looks like you have the F2 and the F2+. I just bought the F2+ last year and I really like it. I was hoping that it would cut wider slabs though. I also have the mill setup in 1/2 size mode. So the stands are about 1m (3' apart). I have an MS 660 but am limited to 24" bar if I use the carriage. I'm going to design a carriage for my 36" bar. I'm milling short but large diameter logs. I had to use my Granberg recently on a large walnut log that was only 55" long and would have loved to be able to use the Logosol.

[@bradymcphail9690]

I'm real thankful that you shared this video April I've been looking for a log mill for a minute and I just quite didn't like what I saw out there. Maybe this one will be the one! The Swedish peeps really do know their way around wood, and they definitely can build some fine machinery fir shur...

[@Shawn-rq4py]

There’s a guy on the show “Mountain Men” (Marty) that is a trapper. He flies to his trapping grounds in Alaska and stays in log cabins all winter when trapping. He used a chainsaw mill very similar, maybe same name brand, to build his cabins. He flew the mill out to his very remote locations in a small plane. Then he’d take each piece of the mill to the build site. He would cut each tree and then use this mill to mill the logs and build his cabins. So if he could get his out to his places in a small aircraft and build several cabins I believe this would be great for anyone to use

[@AprilWilkerson]

What a great story! I would love to see this show

[@ALLinJunkRemoval]

I've seen it! Man that guy is something else. Builds log cabins by himself. I also saw one where his snowmobile broke down and he had to walk home 10 miles through the snow in -40 F temps at night! Too bad he quit the show.

[@kevingerlach7517]

April, Awesome video and Perfect way to rep and share your experience with fine equipment. Thanks for sharing, Kevin

[@enchantedmountain5354]

Every piece of equipment comes with pros and cons, in this video is all pros, no cons

[@arnomrnym6329]

Thanx 4 using metric-system for the fist time in your videos. Makes it more understandable for the rest of the world! 😉

[@vetteboy1982]

Always a pleasure April. I remember watching you before you quit your day job to do this KZbin thing full time, so glad you did. You were made for it. Your professionalism and charisma make it really fun to watch. Good luck and continued success !!!

[@akbychoice]

Very nice setup, portable, precise and it looks good too.

[@stefandanielsson5579]

nice that you found Swedish products! You have to test the Swedish brand Husqvarna, which makes really good chainsaws! I also recommend the Tormek brand, if you are interested in a really smooth system for sharpening knives, chisels, planer steel, etc.! keep up with your youtube movies, always fun to watch, and stay healthy! greetings from Sweden!

[@AprilWilkerson]

I actually love all three brands. Sweden has a very great standard for products.

[@johnthomas6614]

Very cool april to here u are going 2 be working with logosol. I think they make great equipment. & congrads on ur new busi/wood shed. I wish the best. May see u soon. From TN. southern wood workin

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks 👍

[@overlycranked8674]

April, please demo their manual log lifter. Especially focus on the transportation to remote locations ( relative ) and the possibilities of one-woman operation.

[@tmackie1694]

Yes, please do a demo on the manual log lifter. I, too, am a one-woman operation most of the time, and am looking to mill mango wood as I give our old orchard of huge mango trees a significant pruning 🥭

[@manny7155]

I don't know whats prettier, the slab you cut or your giddiness in the video...:) either way, thank you and keep it up. Great job!

[@kelvindawe5123]

This looks great iam in the market for my first mill and this looks ideal and affordable plus I see I can get them in england👍great advert.

[@johnthomas2255]

AWESOME DEMOSTRATION YOUNG LADY, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thanks!

[@Uriah625]

In your experienced opinion, do you think the F2 is worth the $2,000 more than a bandsaw mill? I really like this thing because of the portability. At the same time I could buy a quality bandsaw mill and a trailer to haul it on for the same price. Any thoughts?

[@ToolShow]

So cool! I've been building a much smaller chainsaw mill, using a Skilsaw Carpentry Chainsaw. That Logosol is WAY nicer. :) Thanks for the detailed review!

[@billfair5940]

You are a hoot. Love you channel. Keep up the great work.

[@IEnjoyCreatingVideos]

Nice video April! Thanks for sharing it with us!💖👌👍😎JP

[@robertmccreary8814]

Wow Awesome logosal April great review makes the job alot easier seal of approval 👍thank you for sharing all of your videos

[@windrago]

thank you for the complete review. I am looking for a solution to mil branches, would this work or it is too big (Kiawe trees) for that scenario?

[@talladegadude4852]

Great video and a beautiful Chainsaw Mill. What a clear, concise explanation of an amazing Product!

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much!

[@jeffccr3620]

The portability is super sweet, going to have to check this out indeed

[@alansmith4734]

I would imagine that one of the benefits of milling logs, is the smell of fresh saw dust! =)

[@BWreSlippySlope]

As someone who does it, dust is not a benefit.

[@GrayF0x0]

@@BWreSlippySlope pretty sure the operative word there was smell, not sawdust.

[@1STGeneral]

A new product line April's mesquite grill sprinkles

[@rongray4118]

Holy Crap! I wish the heck you and my wife were friends! Fantastic video by a Beautiful and Well Balanced Woman in this day and age! Cheers and Blessings!

[@ffiddy]

Question> I noticed that there appeared to be a para-cord type rope that elevated / lowered your logs with your Logosol. Is there any concern for that to weather if left outside? And how is it attached? I'm pondering which set-up I want to go with to cut hardwoods (ie: OAK) and I keep coming back to the Logosol. My concern is with 24" or larger dia oak logs that are 12' or longer. THANK YOU for this vid and all of the others!! Keep it up

[@ahikernamedgq]

Hi April, thanks for the great video. Wondering what Stihl chainsaw you're running on the Logosol F2? Thank you!

[@rleb4545]

That is an amazing tool! I am starting a separate savings account now.. lol... I live down south where there are lots of T-Storms constantly blowing over old growth White Oak and Live Oak trees and many others. I pass by these downed trees that will ultimately get burned in a pile and just think what a waste. Can you do a video on how to price slabs? I know each geographic local would be different but maybe just a generalization?

[@BeaverCraftTools]

Interesting video! Wondering what size bar was that?

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

Very nice mill and excellent demonstration! Stay safe!

[@jasone9]

Dang it! Something else for the must have list

[@tmackie1694]

Right?! Me, too!

[@pwisc2115]

Really cool machine. I love simplicity and quality tools as well. The only surprising part is that the it is a gas chainsaw specially for Swedish company that or any close European country that they are so into electric power. Overall cool tool

[@danaowen9014]

Such an awesome portable saw. Who new you could have a side job going to the site to mill logs.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Tons of people do milling as a side job or even as a side hobby. If they can put to use material that would be thrown away otherwise, then it's not only saving the waste but also gives them free wood for projects. : )

[@thegarbagegladiators4735]

This is a very well done video. I Told Logosol About your video and how it made me want one of these , However I do not have the funds atm. I would love to see them offer financing on their products . Any ways, Great presentation .

[@MCsCreations]

😮 My father can't see it, or he's going to want one!!! Actually, I already want one, so... 😬 Great review! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@barryhaynes103]

How do you load a log on the F2 if you don’t have a tractor with a grapple or gravity hook? You travel to a location, unload the F2 and set it up remotely, then what if you don’t have a way to get the log on the machine? Are there winching attachments to pull a 1000 lb log onto the machine?

[@kimpoole4312]

This is exactly the issue I have experienced with remote milling. Logs are heavy and unless you have heavy machinery it is a huge struggle. Also I can see this lightweight structure being easily damaged by a heavy log or tractor.

[@jimmyyounger618]

Man! Decisions, decisions. I really like what I've seen of this mill, but I might have to go with the Granberg. It's sort of a portable vs. really, really portable issue. No doubt I'd rather have the log up on the supports, but some of the trees I'm after are across a drainage and up a hill even my tractor can't get to with some large diameter trees. The lengths I'm hoping to cut will be 12+ feet and above timbers which will be plenty challenging to get out of the woods. Needing to work on a slope and pretty much where the tree falls, I don't see an option other than the Granberg(?)

[@robinwood4911]

April I enjoy your videos. Just a question about how do you put a log of any size on the mill without taking a tractor or such to load it? It seems it defeats the purpose of taking the mill to the log. What is the max diameter of log that you can put on mill? If you can get your truck to log...then what is stopping you from taking log arch trailer? I understand the multi trip thing. :)

[@kingslawn]

Robinwood we must have been typing the same statement at the same time...my thoughts exactly

[@Ticdaniel]

Im a swede😜 were they make the logosol. Its a really good quality on them and nice support. They do live on KZbin now and then with the channel they have. Even in English

[@firehawkct4304]

Sweet! Nice simple, stable design.

[@evanklingbeil1030]

Wish there was a way to get logs on it without having to use a tractor. Id take it to location where I cut but would be able to lift logs on the table. It would be nice if the lift system went all the way down to allow ground loading

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome stuff April! 😃👍🏻👊🏻 ... Seems like a really great mill!

[@Jones572]

Very cool April!!!

[@Isuzu654]

Отличный станок поздравляю!!! Жаль что в моей стране такой станок нет возможности купить! Удачи вам в ваших делах, вы прелесть!!!!!

[@iamjimgroth]

I routinely (except during pandemics) drive past their main office. A friend of a friend designs products there. All this, and I have yet to even see one of their products in action, let alone get one for my own board making fun time. :P

[@AprilWilkerson]

Oh really? Ha, that's funny. You should certainly see one in person, they are very well designed.

[@iamjimgroth]

@@AprilWilkerson I've got several trees that needs cutting down this season. If finances allow it I'll maybe get one.

[@williamgarcia2025]

Nice!! Powerful MS661 saw 👍👍..

[@troysgt]

Great video, only big downside for me with that system is, my logs are larger than 23”. I’m looking at a fair amount in the 30” range. Which puts me back into the Granberg category.

[@jadennewmansdad6022]

Logosol for smaller logs, granberg for bigger. With larger logs I care less about the PITA that is first cut setup.

[@patricksmart6678]

how does one lift the logs while out at the site. were most places getting a tractor is impossible?

[@magnushaggquist5075]

Logosol have a system for manually lift the logs up

[@patricksmart6678]

@@magnushaggquist5075 thank you for the reply. I didn't notice that in the video. Cheers

[@joelongrid7625]

Love the new Logosol. Another excellent tool for your growing toolbox!

[@upsidedowndog1256]

Nice piece of equipment. Logosol is Texan for log o saw too!

[@rkerby6375]

Awesome presentation! Well done!

[@dalanbronnenberg]

Thx for the run-thru. I had looked at these a year or so ago. Love the technology and craftsmanship. At the time I do t think they had the slabber. I don’t see the advantage of needing lifting all logs up on this model. It seems like it also would limit the size and shape that would fit comfortably up on this machine. I won’t be doing a lot of commercial work, maybe none. But I have about 50 logs of my own that I want to cut and save for my own use. I had given some serious thought to a Grandburg. But it seemed kind of klunky and slow. Milled lumber in Southern, IN is fairly cheap because everybody and their brother seems to have a mill. But the Big Slabber seems like it might just be what I’m really looking for. Why didn’t you look at that model? It does look like it will take more time between cuts to re-set the runners. But it sure looks like The Big Slabber is more stable than a Granburg and it sure looks like it’s faster than a Gbrg on the cut. I value your thoughts, love your channel- what am I missing? I’m pretty sure I want to buy a Big Slabber.

[@jimwagner6260]

Good to see. Wish you the best of success

[@AprilWilkerson]

Thank you very much!

[@russellvoutour5708]

Thanks for the video. Looks like a great option. Any feedback with how it is to load with out a tractor?

[@kennorthstateassociates2616]

Looks awesome and portable but how do you lift logs onto it if your out in the field and they are too heavy? That’s where your other mill would have it’s advantage. Guess it’s one of those things where you can’t have too many mills. Love your content

[@MRider-yk1eq]

What Chainsaw do you recommend and what bar length? I will be cutting Aspen and Pine logs for beams and planks. Thanks!

[@jamesb990]

Hi April really good review

[@faithsspanish593]

Hi April your videos are so cool I always get great ideas I have been starting to sell my handmade wooden coasters , candle holders and many more stuff thank you for giving all us woodworkers tips!!!🛠️🔨👷‍♂️👷‍♀️⚒️

[@Hereford1020]

I noticed in your opening vid of your band mill you were cutting a ash log, how did that turn out

[@AmericanGunWorx]

In your video with the Granberg mill you where using the Husqvarna 460 Rancher, and now you seem to be using Stihl. Did the Rancher hold up very well. I am interested in milling for my own projects.

[@Makestuff227]

Yess!! Looks like I got the first thumbs up... if only by a few seconds 😂😂😂. Best wishes from my workshop in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ThinkB4UAct]

Lo v e your videos don't forget to let Anne know of this unit maybe she can use one of these at her new place

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

This is a very cool set up. I like that you don't have to bend over to use it. Bending over all day to mill is not good. Very interesting video April!

[@Fencer85]

Alright, you got me, I’m coming to check out the shed and the mill. I’ve been looking to get into milling for a while now

[@AprilWilkerson]

Be careful, it's extremely addicting. : )

[@gustavogutierrez2111]

Hola April felicidades por tu video esta padre sobre todo las herramientas que usaste

[@glencrandall7051]

April, you and everyone else is excited about the Logosol. The heck with that, I want one of those slabs. That has to be about the most beautiful wood I have ever seen. Well. . . . OK the Logosol is pretty impressive too. Thank you for sharing. How far are you from Waco. If the current insanity doesn't cancel it I plan on attending SWAT in August.

[@AprilWilkerson]

Ha! I also looooove mesquite! I'll have it for sale in my new store. I'm in Canyon Lake, TX.

[@edisonfernandojacheroacero2718]

A wonderful tool 👍💪😎

[@rollsroyce7325]

BRAVO April !!!!👏👏👏👏👏👌👍❤❤❤🛠

[@martinvho]

Does the lift system come with clicks per centimetre, or is it only in empirical?

[@jordanl5628]

I would definitely recomand shimming as you are cutting.