Pros And Cons Of Woodland Mills HM122 | Milling Baseboards & More

[@m8s4lif]

At 12:21 , "One of my favorite toys --- uhhh tools" No Just toys. You make me want one for myself. Oh yah! Your sweet heart willing to receive a planer for her birthday, that girl is a keeper.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Hahahaha... It is a pretty awesome toy... Err... Tool 🤣 She's pretty awesome too - guess I'll keep her 😅

[@rodwhite-j2n]

move the last bunk back 6'' redrill holes and you can cut up to 20' long log . do 1st cut then rotate log half turn cut then 1/4 turn then half turn. take log off then rotate to un cut end level cut end and cut to match height then rotate 90 and repeat.

[@HomesteadFresh]

That's really interesting 🤔 Might just try this out - appreciate the tip!

[@MountainRoots]

Always love that opening cut!

[@HomesteadFresh]

Yes! Our favorite part 😃

[@WillowWayRanch]

Making sure my subscribe sticks, commenting, thumbs up and watching.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Oh, you're awesome - thanks so much!! 😊

[@HomeNorth]

That is so cool watching those large boards come off that machine one by one. Beautiful wood. I like the top down view. Shawna will probably love 💕 a planer. 😀😀

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks, I love seeing those boards too. Shawna is the videoagrapher, so I'll let her know. Glad I got one vote for her 😂

[@aaronwallace5853]

Really can't wait to get my saw mill ordered. I have a Alaskan chainsaw mill now and i mean to tell you, its a workout. Keep up the good work guys. Happy milling

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks, you too!

[@nealmcbaggins127]

I've got an Alaskan as well and it will work you!

[@MBHeritageFarms]

Love watching that thing in action, great job Jeff and as always a BIG ole thumbs up from us!

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks so much, man I love this thing!!

[@thierrymunseugandachildren802]

Great video thank you so much for sharing watching from Africa

[@FiberFoxStudios]

Not boring at all! Great video and good info!

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks so much for stopping by 😊

[@redsquirrelftw]

So far all the reviews I see on these are good. Eyeing one myself as I bought a 40 acre property and plan to start clearing land, I will have a lot of logs that I can turn into lumber after.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Absolutely! We are clearing land and saving money all at the same time.. it's fantastic! Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@larrygf]

Definitely get Shawna a planer for her birthday...

[@HomesteadFresh]

Lol... He did! He even made a video on it 🤣 Thanks so much for stopping by 😊

[@GuavabananaClips]

Great machine 😊

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks, we absolutely love it! Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@GuavabananaClips]

@@HomesteadFresh you got an amazing video 🥰

[@HomesteadFresh]

@@GuavabananaClips thanks so much!

[@MuziccoveR1]

Cool, video. Thanks for sharing

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks, appreciate you watching 😀

[@MuziccoveR1]

You’re welcome. I am here to support you. Stay connected, friend

[@HomesteadFresh]

@@MuziccoveR1 absolutely, thanks!

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Awesome guys ! I just found your channel great mill :) I just bought my HM122 I only have 30 hrs on it & absolutely love it, And yes you have to be careful how your log dog lays when your cutting down to 1" or you will be changing blades, Love the grains in those big knotty ones :)

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks! So glad you found us 😀 These mills are AMAZING, right!!! Truly our best investment 👍 Appreciate you following along 😊

[@DownunderFarmandForge]

Really nice little mill that, toy I wish I had, but then I'd need the trees too.

[@HomesteadFresh]

We absolutely love it! And yes... trees do help 😂

[@nealmcbaggins127]

Man, I wish I would have come across this video last week. I just ordered my mill about 5 days ago and I never thought of the shipping. I want the extra track but just figured I'd order it later

[@HomesteadFresh]

Yep! Same thing here... No worries though, you'll still love! Congratulations and thanks for stopping by and commenting 😊

[@nealmcbaggins127]

@HomesteadFresh I've been watching milling videos for 3 years lol. It was just time

[@HomesteadFresh]

Most definitely!

[@maryroseandjuliannietoscha437]

I ordered mine bout a month ago wish I would of ordered the track extension when I did

[@HomesteadFresh]

Yes... We're still going to get it, just wish we would have thought better about it at the time. Thanks for watching 😊

[@cabotbluegill]

I am not going to make a suggestion on Shanas birthday present, but i am very happy with my 122 no complaints i do have 20 feet of track you are correct no extra shipping. I boght my mill to saw unsaleable logs ever get time i want to put a vid together on it. It has been a very helpful company to work wit als

[@HomesteadFresh]

Hahaha... I'll take that as a yes for the planer 🤣 They are a great company!

[@dwbrasfieldful]

GREAT Video. I have ordered me new HM130max and 6' ext, but will not get it until the end of September. I cant wait. New Sub so keep up the good videos so I can learn as much as possible. Take care David

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks so much! You won't be disappointed... This is a great mill with a great company!! Check out our sawmill playlist and you'll get to learn from our mistakes 🤣

[@geoffoldnall4597]

I HAVE A HM122 AND I LOVE IT. I ONLY GOT TO RUN IT ONCE BECAUSE I HAVE IT AT MY SON IN LAWS IN ALBERTA BUT AM PLANNING TO SPEND THE SUMMER UP THERE AGAIN I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT

[@HomesteadFresh]

So happy for you - it really is a game changer! Appreciate you stopping by 😊

[@8126926]

YES, Shawn will get a planer.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Sure did, and I love it! Lol Thanks for watching 😊

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

Thanks for the Pros and Cons of the mill. i am ordering the same mill just one thing what size is your engine 7 or 9. great help thanks again. take care

[@HomesteadFresh]

No problem, glad we could help. We got the 9.5hp engine - and so glad too 😃 Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@steviemac6121]

If you need to cut longer boards you can flip the log around and finish the cut that way , little more work but if you need some longer boards it will work

[@HomesteadFresh]

Great tip! Hoping to get the extended track one day, but this could work for those few extra inches until then. Thanks!

[@MountainRoots]

Good video y'all! So you mentioned something called a blade stabilizer, and as you were milling there I was wondering why you didn't have your blade guide arm closer into your log. But perhaps that's the piece you're referring to? Regardless the log or cant size, I always kept my blade guide arm within a couple inches of the log to ensure proper tension.

[@HomesteadFresh]

That's the word! For the life of me, I couldn't think of it 😂 Yes, blade guide arm... We didn't get it, but should have. Looking at getting one soon 😀

[@MountainRoots]

@@HomesteadFresh Yeah that will make a noticeable difference in your mill's performance if everything is dialed in 👍

[@RoughAndWretchedRAW]

So in short. Everything is a pro as long as you get all the functional accessories. That's pretty much what i figured. I plan on getting one of these units but I'll get one extension two packs of blades, The bigger motor, the sharpener and setter, siding option, Cover, a set of quick clamps for the 126 to upgrade this machine, the sliding blade adjuster and on and on. It's gonna run me a bit over 6 grand with taxes and shipping but then I'm only paying that shipping one time. It has always made total sense to buy every option you can, even if you don't see a need for it because all of a sudden the model is discontinued and then you find yourself searching for the options. Anything I can't easily make myself is easier to just buy initially. Like ramps and winches I can simply build all of that myself. Besides, even for people that aren't sure or decide to upgrade this mill will have better resale with all the bells and whistles. Maybe the prospective buyer of your used mills wants to make siding. well then the siding attachment makes it a guaranteed sale even if your used mill has other problems. It makes it worthwhile for them to repair.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Yes, and we completely agree. Unfortunately, we were not in the financial position to buy everything we wanted since we just purchased our property - but we do plan to upgrade. Thank you for the very in-depth comment, your points are fantastic 😃

[@RoughAndWretchedRAW]

@@HomesteadFresh Ya. neither am I. Have to finish paying off the loan on a 53 Road grader I bought for building roads for my kids and my mother before I can take another to buy this machine. But when I buy it I get all the bells and whistles or I wait till I can. I've learned from all my mistakes, but, I don't regret any or the wisdom. My regrets have always been not going far enough.

[@rickeyroberts9812]

How long do the blades stay sharp on clean logs just a guesstimate , and witch size do you like

[@HomesteadFresh]

It's lasted for quite a few logs, though I haven't really noted how many, and we just use the general blade but have considered going with the hard wood blade. We've put 18 hours in and changed the blade twice (once was our fault though for hitting metal).

[@homesteadmama49]

Good video... .oh...and every girl needs a planer for her birthday!!!! 😉

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thanks... And I got one! Love it so much 😃 Thanks for watching 😊

[@kennkid9912]

I saw one at work the other day. The 122 7.5 Hp.The track rails the saw head slid on seemed fairly light duty. it does have adjustable feet. They did manage to saw some fairly large pine logs.F airly short because they didnot have the track extension. I had aThomas sawmill 14 Hp honda. In theory it could do a 16 foot log.I n reality 12 was about the limit. I found the Thomas to be fairly crude.

[@HomesteadFresh]

We wish we would have purchased the extension, but hindsight 20/20... We may get it in the future. The tracks take a pretty good beating and haven't given us any issues, but our logs max out at 22" diameter and 10' long. So it's been working great for our needs. Really appreciate you stopping by and commenting 😊

[@kennkid9912]

@@HomesteadFresh I think 10 feet is about max in the basic mill. 10 feet is not that great a a usage length. I was surprised they didnt have 12 6 as standard. 12 feet long is handy. i think you could make a track extension fairly easily. bolt it, If you dont weld. I think their extension bolts on the end of the standard? The components can be made easily too. log dog ,log clamp, bunks. Good luck.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Very good point! We'll think on that for sure 😀

[@jerrytalley802]

Did you compare other mills before you bought it, if so, what made you decide on this mill

[@HomesteadFresh]

Absolutely! Ultimately, the throttle controlled water with the stainless steel tank was a major deciding factor. Another factor was that it didn't have a bunch of extra "bells and whistles"... I didn't want a lot of electronic buttons and functions since the more "things" there are, the more "things" that can go wrong. And the price was very reasonable of course. Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@foodhead4677]

Really nice, how loud is your mill? Could you get away with having it in a suburban area?

[@HomesteadFresh]

Thank you 😊 I haven't thought about it, but it's really no louder than a chainsaw cutting trees 😁

[@ralphsullender2474]

Put a vase full of flowers on the planer you can't go wrong.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Hahahaha... That's a great idea!

[@ironleatherwood1357]

Thanks guys, the more video's you show of the mill the better my chances of getting one. I'll have Lisa call you, jk

[@HomesteadFresh]

LOL... I say go for it - ours has already paid for itself in lumber costs :)

[@ayeargoesby]

I don’t know what a planer is but I am willing to buy her a day planner 🤣 that’s my wheelhouse - with all these kids running around lol

[@HomesteadFresh]

Too funny!

[@kaydaniels6072]

Shawna wants a Planer 🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇😁👌😉

[@HomesteadFresh]

She got one! And loves it - I can't keep her from planing EVERYTHING now - LOL thanks for stopping by :)

[@bluediamond7671]

How long did it take you to put it together when you first got it?

[@HomesteadFresh]

We actually have two videos on that... The first, we couldn't finish because we were missing some bolts. The second was the actual assembly. Together, it took my wife and I (taking out the time we paused to wait for the bolts), about 8 hours. Seems long I know, but there was time for moving the camera since we were filming, taking breaks, and I was working with my wife... So there is that 😂 Just kidding, she's great. All in all, totally worth every second 😀

[@bluediamond7671]

HahA! I know how it is to work with my wife too lol. Thank you for your response. I am looking to get a sawmill in the next few weeks and the woodland mills was on the top of my list

[@juliepillo8088]

Give it to her!

[@HomesteadFresh]

He did, and I LOVE IT! 😃 Thanks so much for watching 😊

[@chipcromer]

why did you decide on this mill vs woodmizer?

[@HomesteadFresh]

A lot of the decision was simply because of the aluminum water tank and the water being set to the throttle versus valves that have to be manually cut in and off. Also, it was more cost effective. Since getting it, I have absolutely no regrets - it's everything I expected with the added bonus of amazing customer service. Appreciate you stopping by and commenting 😊

[@michaelrule8022]

Shawna needs a planer!

[@HomesteadFresh]

And she got it! Even uses it more than me too!

[@carolewarner101]

What about your wife and you combining your birthdays and getting a planer?!

[@HomesteadFresh]

Well, it worked out.. she got the planer (we did a video on it too 🤣), and she actually uses it more than I do! She was a good sport about it, and ended up getting a new car too 😃 Thanks for stopping by 😊

[@kevinlesage1241]

Lol that was my initial thought, well then she gets a planer lol

[@HomesteadFresh]

Absolutely! And she loves it 😂 Thanks for stopping by!

[@FiberFoxStudios]

Lolololol the wood working power tools as a present for your wife may end with you and Steve bunking together, just saying 🤣🤣

[@HomesteadFresh]

🤣🤣🤣 That's about right!

[@MBHeritageFarms]

Somebody needs a planer for their birthday dag gone it lol

[@HomesteadFresh]

Noted! She's looking a bit cross-eyed at me right now, but so far I think we're one vote ahead on getting it!

[@1968bluedolphin]

I don't know about Shawna but my birthday is in a few months you could send me one LOL

[@HomesteadFresh]

Hahahaha... Pretty sure Jeff will get more out of it if I get one 🤣

[@ayeargoesby]

I don’t even mill anything and I wouldn’t have called it boring 😂

[@HomesteadFresh]

🤣🤣🤣

[@OregonOldTimer]

Watching you leaning over to watch the blade as you cut makes my back hurt. Try turning the handle as far forward as it will go and walk in front of the mill, pulling it along with one hand. No bending over, and you see what the blade is going to encounter before it gets there.

[@HomesteadFresh]

Hmmm... Didn't think of that, great tip - thanks!

[@johnwoody4905]

if she wants a planner get one if not don't or you may end up sleeping with it. take care, be safe and well.

[@HomesteadFresh]

🤣🤣🤣 She got it, and wouldn't you know - she uses it more than me 😜

[@rogerhughes7590]

Do you feel the engine has sufficient power to cut hard woods consistently? I will be cutting red oak and hickory mainly. Thanks, love the videos!

[@HomesteadFresh]

With the 9.5 hp, I don't think you'll have any issues at all. Should work pretty well for you as long as you get the blades for hardwood. Thanks for watching 😊

[@ironleatherwood1357]

This is Lisa, not a chance. Lol

[@HomesteadFresh]

Y'all crack us up!!!! LOL