Running My Old Sawmill - Some Things NEVER Change

I buit this mill 45 years ago. What a thrill to run it again and see that it has a great home.
My wife's grandfather, Papa Sam, would be so happy! Plywood tricks I've learned over the years:
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[@andreg.shappell1155]

"Who can anticipate the blessings that come into our lives; and who can be thankful enough for how good God is." Mr. Wadsworth, sometimes in your videos you say just the right thing at just the right time to make me realize that what I thought was a lousy day, isn't. Thank you for sharing that wisdom with us.

[@moabmoreau]

How can a video about an old sawmill have me nearly on the edge of tears? Your thoughtful reflections and encouraging remarks to this community are what make you a real stand out an ocean of KZbin content. Scott you're the best!

[@jerbear7952]

Hes had a couple do that to me.

[@mackfisher4487]

Your property's entry gate is stacking up to be a monument to your skill and workmanship that will bring pride to your and your family for generations.

[@frankenz66]

Worked on a old circular sawmill crew in 1986. He had a Detroit engine running it, and he sawed many a 28"+ red oak log. I can still remember the smells and the log water pouring out with the lucious scents and fragrances. It was a four man crew and worked it hard daily.

[@tubeu28]

Glad to see that the old girl lives on! Throughly enjoyed watching and thanks for sharing!

[@texomatinker414]

What a joy to be able to relive those experiences of days long ago. It's a blessing to be a spectator.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

These videos generally bring my spirits up. Love it

[@billger5710]

I can imagine that the smell of freshly sawn wood adds immensely to the wonder of this project.

[@Tomhohenadel]

Beautiful old sawmill. Impressed that he has restored it to a working mill. Yes, the circular mill marks speak volumes. Thanks Scott.

[@greymarket6834]

"life threatening rubiks cube" made me excited!

[@scottpageusmc]

I was born in 1977 and own a 1979 fully restored C-10 that my dad used for his concrete forming company in Denver back then. Thanks for bringing up great memories!

[@TokyoCraftsman]

I really enjoyed that, thanks for sharing, great to see the old mill in good hands! Cheers from Tokyo!

[@bobhamilton298]

I am watching a couple build a boat in Sweden and they were lucky enough to source western red cedar from the pacific northwest that had been carefully stacked and stored in a barn since the 90's. No knots and all straight grained and they got it for a great price. It was their wood of choice because it is naturally rot and insect resistant so would be used below the waterline as the core for their fiberglass boat. Will also be used for their interior. You confirmed why its such a nice wood for almost any project.

[@chickenfishhybrid44]

I love hearing about stuff like that. Crazy the journeys that wood like that can take and what it ends up being built into. Sailing vessel?

[@deweyanderson7622]

Both of my grandfathers ran production circular sawmills. My grandfather on my dad’s side was a MASTER at tuning the blade. Hearing that saw brought me back to all the time I spent around them. He dropped out of school in fourth grade to cut down trees with a crosscut and axe. He couldn’t even read, but he was a genius.

[@DarrellCampbell-rb9ur]

when asked what my favorite scent is......"burlap" comes up first, "western red cedar" comes up second. shake mills live inside me forever. how I envy you your log and being able to cut it on such a lovely day! Darrell

[@Justin-hg4ef]

My grandfather used to meticulously split Red Cedar into 3/4" kindling for his wood burning stove. He would stack them two by two alternating into a square chimney shaped structure at the entrance to his garage door for easy access. He also built a bench around a giant Cedar tree he had in his backyard. My fondest memories as a child were playing on that circular bench. Thanks for the upload!

[@Lochlann13]

What an incredibly engineered machine! I love seeing these home built, home engineered creations. A real testament to American ingenuity, resourcefulness, and craftsmanship!

[@edgarnemo943]

You're a very strong individual, unwavering in your expertise and prowess. You continue to excel, remaining unparalleled in what you do best. love to watch of what you do.

[@odyshopody9387]

Just amazing how time flies by. In his original video he's a young man working his home made saw and then to be reunited years later in his golden years, how cool is that.

[@robrussell217]

Would like to see more of the sawmill.

[@dwats250]

Everything about your videos, man... can't put words to it. Nostalgic

[@AARONJL92]

Watching you two work with the boards with the mountains in the background was a beautiful scene. I can't wait to see the finished product!

[@cooders71]

Your life is so intriguing to me. I mean, I'm only.....ummmm.....45ish lol. and, while I did a 10 year stint in the US Army as a M1A1 tanker, and a mechanic most of my life, self taught welder, and can fabricate most anything I put my mind to(things that any old farmer or good old boy can probably do as well, but people always seem to be amazed at the stuff I come up with lol), you life seems to have been more. And your demeanor in telling your story and your....humbleness, well, sir, you're inspiring. Thank you and God bless. Oh, and 1 tip that not many people do and I think you find......essential. ...... start to carry a small 4" pair of vice grips in your pocket, just like a pocket knife. I tell you what, after you get used to carrying them, they are as handy as a pocket on a shirt. Send me an address and I'll mail you a pair.

[@nannesoar]

Brought back to life!

[@JamesSmith-mz9ec]

And it's satisfying to know you cut the boards yourself!

[@dewaynewilliford178]

I believe the 292 with a 3 speed running in 2nd gear would be a better set up than the 350. Do a video when he gets the Detroit going. Great video

[@gloriousapplebees]

Mmh that opening couple minutes. So true sir, glory and amen

[@BiplovRai-pg3bs]

Scott, you are the man of accomplishment.The work you do I can feel it is immensely beautiful, giving meaning to life every person should understand.You are soaked in what you do and I believe that's the best reflection of life .

[@denniswilhelm1316]

I bought a Lucas mill new in 1999, a phenomenal mill. My son bought one two years ago. Having a self loading log truck a plus. Really enjoy watching old circle mills operate. Love the history on these old mill. Thanks

[@rogerloos420]

Thank you for your input. I have a handyman business. I have a lot of inherited tools from my father that I truly use and thank him every day. But there are others that I cant even get rid of because of old memory's. But you really sumed it up. You gotta make due with what you have. Eventually, replace the tools that annoy you. And do the best you can with what you have. With that attitude, the work will follow you. (I don't need to advertise) With good work, you will always be busy with word of mouth. I'm keeping it simple and not too complicated.

[@smoothbore4377]

In the 1960's my GrandDad managed a sawmill located near Mineral, VA. I was too young to understand, or be interested in the operation of the mill, ... but I never missed an opportunity to go there with him, just to run the old Oliver front end loader, loading sawdust.

[@mvblitzyo]

I at age ( 55 ) I’m so grateful for all the stories behind the scenes which you along with so many great people share the workings of our community no matter what state we live in.

[@mayhemmayo]

THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@brettyoung8328]

I enjoyed watching this, Thank You. My house is trimmed with rough sawn cedar and cypress, cut with a circular blade, and I love it.

[@tractorrescueranch3682]

I love the story behind your old circular mill. I'm in the process of restoring an Old circular mail just north of cokeville Wyoming. Thanks for your videos.

[@garychaiken808]

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

[@denniswilhelm1316]

I forwarded this video to my son, he went to school with Matt at OSU. I had no idea, but it was neat to see a photo of Matt and other classmates on our property in Eastern Washington 👍

[@edwinhsingmaster9135]

Good instrument for blade alignment will be a Dial Indicator. Very special beast you have there. Cheers from Ashland

[@sammylacks4937]

There's something about salvaging an old tree or log that otherwise would have been left to the elements that I really like. Trees like that deserve to be sawn and made into something by hands that know how to do it so it can be seen and enjoyed instead of wasting away. I believe that's our purpose here and although we don't always get it perfectly done it gladdens my heart to see this done. Thank you.

[@almills8802]

That's a beauty... don't see many using the half moon turns...so fast for a manual mill...

[@mrkrause3]

Very enjoyable! Thanks Scott and Nate!

[@keithplacko6806]

You are a scholar and a great man. Thank you for all that you share

[@nigelwylie01]

This is a special video. Thanks for posting for us to enjoy.

[@patc9102]

Thank you God for helping these men share their stories.

[@markericksonsr3130]

Thank you for your love of others. The Lord has given you the grace to help others.

[@GibClark]

Yep, ran first log thru our new bandsaw mill today......so much to learn..... missing dogs, and squaring arms . Best cutting....... procedure...... fun journey 😊

[@FluxStage]

This was a great time, thank you!

[@paulgar8]

Thank You!

[@edwardfitzpatrick1206]

I can’t thank you enough for your content your great inspiration for me and I am sure others

[@williamdemilia6223]

I could see your enjoyment with the mill. You confirmed my thought at your video end. Good stuff.

[@tc9148]

So much fun to watch.

[@rjtumble]

Really cool how so many things came together from your past to let you do this today.

[@jollyroger6258]

Love the gate project.

[@christoskettenis880]

A beautiful wood indeed

[@shaneoakley8757]

Just amazing

[@chrisscullynz]

Legend.

[@galhillel100]

You truly given me hope in humanity

[@chrispeters4405]

red cedar gorgeous wood. evert time I open up a red cedar log the grains are just like opulent sunsets. beautiful wood

[@richarddomzalski4232]

This was cool to watch, educational and made me happy all in one. Thanks

[@johnhiemstra1464]

I don’t have any interest in sawmills but enjoy your commentary. You have insight that’s valuable to everyone.

[@kevintheilen9643]

Western Red Cedar is great wood to work with and I've made many things I'm proud of- both indoors and out- but I do want any amateur woodworkers to beware! Some people are allergic to it, including me. I've learned to work two days and walk away from a project for three. If you want to try it, get a sample and see how your body reacts before you commit to a big project.

[@davidhouser586]

Me and dad found out about lead and the guide we first got our blade hammered to the horsepower of our engine and we finally got the blade guide set and off we went. Was a great experience.

[@williammrdeza9445]

I continue to be amazed at your skillset Scott. Even back in your 20's you recognized a need and built a solution. I am sure there was a lot of problem solving that went into the construction of that mill! I have to admit that every time I see it running, it scares the crap out of me! Definitely a piece of machinery that demands your undivided attention. Loved the video!

[@arresthillary9502]

no doubt. that beast is straight out of a horror movie

[@danzehner9809]

Scott, I'm going to be 66 in July, spent 40 years in mining, Retired now. In my youth I spent a few years in a shingle mill in BC. Logs out of the Frazer river, through the mill, sawdust into the beahive burner. Still smell the Western Red Cedar.

[@gtbkts]

Thanks for the awesome content and amazing videos!!

[@gentlegiants1974]

What a beautiful story. I have often wondered about items I once built then ended up selling, never once have I run across anything. Right now I rent the use of a big bandsaw mill but the price gets steeper every year and am seriously looking for a circular mill to cut faster and with more precision in hardwoods than the bandsaw can produce.

[@entrepreneursfinest]

I have an old Frick circular mill that I'm moving from Virginia to set up this year. We're going to be building our house next year and I'm going to be working hard to work out all the kinks!

[@erroldillon1548]

Wonderful video!!! It’s my type of video!!! A classic! Congratulations!!!🙏😍

[@2010stoof]

Thats awesome he built that back in the day

[@brettyoung8328]

I love to see the mill revived

[@ohiomushroomdiscovery]

The best channel on KZbin!

[@ringerson4x4]

I definitely like the rounded saw marks on lumber more than the straight marks of my bandsaw mill. But either is way more character than store bought planed lumber.

[@kirkyorg7654]

nice to see the old rig still churning out the lumber

[@SkiddingF350]

That saw mill is very cool!!! BTW, my son and his family now live in Powell, WY.

[@ChrisFiggatt]

Wow! This is so cool! Especially the fact that you were able to go back and run the mill you built over 40 years ago.

[@dewaynewilliford178]

Do you have have any old videos of sharpening and swage a saw blade? You seem to have more sense than anyone on utube about circle mills! Maybe some troubleshooting video's?

[@Alex-sj5ok]

I remember using the bell saw. So much lumber wasted with the kerf of those things. Glad I have a band-sawmill now.

[@atexinc.5472]

As always enjoyed

[@lakers165]

great job brother

[@philiprogers8620]

Hard to beat some good nostalgia. :)

[@craigwask6098]

If patience ( which you have demonstrated so well) is the secret to creating something beautiful. Then “the gate”, as I’ve become to know it, will be a knock out. The gate series is starting to rival the Spec House. Which didn’t turn out so bad😊

[@arresthillary9502]

like the glorious Bodark stumps they builthouses in Texas. used them as pillars for the foundation. homes 100+ years old still standing solid. Bois d'arc tree, some call it Osage Orange, hedge, hedge apple, horse apple, mock orange or Thorny Maclura Pomifera. Cowboys just said bodark.

[@N8-T]

On my mill for lead I clamped a heavy piece of angle iron in my collar on the Arbor, disconnected the arbor from power and I measured off the first head block on the leading end to the tip of the angle iron. rotated the angle to the outbound and moved the carriage forward and measure to the headblock again. Been running really good for some years now.

[@cmw184]

“Life threatening rubix cube” lmao circular sawmills are VERY dangerous i agree haha

[@Shop_Simplicity]

awesome!!!

[@charlesrock7770]

We had a 54 inch McKnight saw when I was a kid .all the old timers would show up when they would here it running .I loved listening to that saw stand up and bite the wood ours had a 4cyl contenntial engine our saw mandrel and husk still ran on babbit bearings. Good times

[@toi_techno]

Making youtube videos before the internet Love it

[@seancasey2444]

That's a great old saw to be working with.

[@robertvonbehr6843]

Now, that was a nice video!!

[@dreddredd7137]

Its so cool to have the space , the trees and the time to use something like this . But also the dangers of something like this is shown recently to me , i saw a vid of a guy walking over a parkinglot in to a shop , 5 seconds later i saw a big sawblade ''dancing'' over the parkinglot and ramming the wall inches from the door that guy walked thru . The hole shop shook because of the impact . It was comming of a constuctionsite close by .

[@dsulli7383]

Awesome

[@StarriSprinkles]

As someone whose from the southwest, I find these fascinating to look at. ^^

[@TheFreedom4you]

Awesome video

[@bobireland1256]

As I have watched and listened to your videos over the years I’ve been struck by the amazing number and nature of unique noises Nate has been able to capture. So maybe, just maybe it’d be incredibly cool to put together a music video using all the clicks, clacks, bangs, thwacks, whirs, engine, saw, other machinery and assorted noises as the back beat(s) to a family band session. Just saying. Pray maintain speed and course.

[@troytreeguy]

To set your lead, make a cant, saw a board off and if the rear of the saw touches the cant, adjust a little more. Some mills like different amounts of lead, mine likes almost none.

[@BCVS777]

Amen!

[@erric288]

My house was built in 1960 in a rural area, and I know by looking at some old Highway administration maps from 1937 that there were a number of local sawmills in the area. After seeing the roughcut boards, they are the same as what's in my house especially the 2x4 framing. They meausre all over the place, no two are the same. It makes you think what craftmansship went into the house.

[@americanangler94559]

Good episode

[@jeffreyspilker2209]

Built my home in 85 and the facia and gutter boards are 2x10 red cedar still on house and solid as ever

[@arresthillary9502]

like the glorious Bodark stumps they builthouses in Texas. used them as pillars for the foundation. homes 100+ years old still standing solid. Bois d'arc tree, some call it Osage Orange, hedge, hedge apple, horse apple, mock orange or Thorny Maclura Pomifera. Cowboys just said bodark. 😁

[@chrisscullynz]

Imagine if EC was the president!!