Woodmizer LX25 Demonstration and Review

In this video, I demonstrate how Woodmizer's newest sawmill, the LX-25 works and share my thoughts and feedback.

[@jameswatson8420]

Most impressive was the fact that you made the video, reviewed it, then post it essentially unedited. You didn't cheat us out of any of the learning moments we all got to experience. Fine job.

[@quinnwatson4069]

Yes I felt like it was a true review

[@kevinlamarr1424]

I rather watch somebody who doesn’t have a clue because now I know how I’m going to deal with the same problem. For $3000 that’s a good deal!👍🏿

[@iain1969]

Thanks for the video and especially for not being too proud to show your first attempt!

[@kentkeller1743]

Really fun watching you learn-esp as you know others are watching. Red Skelton said something like: you can measure your potential success by the level of embarrassment you can stand. Great video!

[@TheBenghaziRabbit]

This ladies and gentlemen..... This is what product reviews are meant to be. Nothing extravagant. Plain and simple. Showcase the product and use it. If you don’t know, well time to learn as we go. 1 take. Thank you for this. Im seriously interested in this model even more after your hard work because i can take what you have done thus far, tweak my own methodology into it and see how it works for me. Hope you are well!

[@johnchandler3042]

Don't let some of these fools discourage you. Nobody was born a Sawyer. Everyone had to learn once.

[@chucksmith9772]

Thank you for showing a REAL video and not a heavily edited version. I'm in the market for a small mill for my property, and videos like yours help a lot. Thanks again!

[@jimmycouch5417]

Bless you heart, loading that log was hard for me to watch.

[@SouthWestIron]

Yes!

[@OldBrownDog]

He just used the back of his leg to slide that log up that ramp!

[@montelott8570]

I recommend a winch, a hand winch will do wrap it around the top the log attach with a specialty type hook, it will pull it right on.

[@danietkissenle]

@@montelott8570 he just needs to learn how to use a pivi right

[@terrymilan5926]

Inside the dust outlet are find. I cut my fins out and have had no additional dust removal problems when it's wet. Good video. Good job.

[@ronbell7920]

Reuben, your a brave soul! Yeah, it is a learning experience and I appreciate your openness. Anyway, I ordered my saw back in August, and supposedly it will be delivered by the end of January. I did a lot of milling as a high school kid, and I purchased the saw for my retirement! Keep up the good work, I am glad I got those life lessons in early!!

[@iangifford4068]

I've had mine for about a month now. Mine was missing several parts as well but woodmizer was good about getting them out to me quickly. I'm very happy with it

[@LogHewer]

Lol. You've got this, man. Everybody starts knowing zero. It's fun to watch the mill in action!

[@Smoovesquid]

Who knew the best ad for wood mizer was a newb? Thank you for your humility.

[@floydbrennan9300]

Awesome job sir I can remember my first day on my sawmill just keep at it and you'll learn a lot it is very rewarding I now have two Sawmill

[@keithrayeski3147]

One thing I learned was, once you start cutting, try and keep your pressure and speed pretty consistent. You’ll notice that every place you stop, will leave blade marks...if you just push through steady...the cut is clean. Yer gonna love it!

[@DMatt1974]

I, too, echo Lamarr's comment. We all have to start somewhere and most of us don't have access to professional millers who can mentor us through our skill development. Researching these kinds of machines is one thing, using it for the first time is another; despite how many videos or website tutorials you watch/read. I have a great deal of respect for you with making this video of your milling maiden voyage and sharing it with newbies, like myself. Excellent video. I don't usually comment on videos, but was inspired to do so with yours.

[@bradmcdonell8346]

Love it...this is one of those satisfying videos to me. I know it was great doing those first cuts knowing the money you’ll be saving and the custom cuts you can do to suit the project.

[@laneburgess1643]

You did a great job. Thank you for not editing out the things you can improve on. This video was very informative.

[@richarddriggers9791]

Reuben thanks for letting it all hang out and doing a product demo of a new saw by a rookie. I enjoyed the review and know you'll learn and do much with your new "toy"

[@robjessicalawrence9711]

Great tutorial video! I’m ready to get one myself. Even though getting the log started on that ramp was tricky, I am impressed how one person can manage a log into position. I’m excited what kind of projects you will make from your milled lumber. Don’t forget,👷🏻‍♂️ safety first!

[@donwithyashit1473]

It looks like it would be so satisfying to operate. I’m sure there will be so difficult times but it looks like a great stress reliever.

[@ianmckee5467]

Great video! When I ordered my LX25 a month ago, there were no videos reviewing one like this out there! Looks like I'll be satisfied when mine is ready for pickup in December!

[@cferguson6688]

ordering mine tomorrow, can you believe that backorder,, they said 12-16 weeks for me.. arrhhgg, i knew i should of ordered mine 2 years ago, but they didnt have this one then.

[@williamosuchowski839]

It takes time to learn the sawmill. I started the same way. Manual sawmill. Once you get it down. Upgrade to a larger sawmill. Less work and faster sawing. I smiled alot watching. Reminded me of my first time. Good luck.

[@jamiyabennett4503]

I’m proud of you for not giving up. I was pulling for you

[@genecarr4568]

Nice Job! I agree with Kevin Lamarr, I would rather watch someone who doesn't know what they are doing and "learning the hard way". Odds are I will be making the same mistakes if and when I get my own sawmill. I have trees that I need to clear for lumber and I will be a "weekend warrior" also. Best of luck to you. Looking forward to following your sawmill efforts.

[@mohibkhan927]

It was funny and at the same time it kept me preying that you many not get hurt. There is a first time to everything. My well wishes and a tribute to your courage for sharing it un edited. I hope you have learned by now. Thanks for sharing

[@alexcarr8503]

Thanks for the demo on the loading ramp.hope they take it back. Send a video to them. I am sure your would be better off loading a log deck with the tractor and rolling the logs down onto the mill. Thanks for sharing your very first log with us. In one year, post another and we will see your progress. You will see also.

[@SuperJamster1]

I love this! Because you have no idea what you are doing, and shared it with us. Thank you.

[@michaela.660]

Go to low's or HD and get the stick on "No Skid" stair tread material and custom cut/fit pieces on to the ramps and the face of the stop pawls.

[@Cowboy684]

beat me to say this! totally agree, but make sure you get the super heavy duty stuff, that amazon crap wears right off in the wet.

[@islandhopper7614]

Exactly what I was thinking. Those loading ramps are a great idea, and would save a lot of wear/tear on the frame from fork/tractor dropped logs. NoSkid would bring that thing into perfection.

[@northwestwildandfree1505]

Good job! I hang a bucket where the sawdust comes out and just dump I in a wheel barrel when it fills. Depends on how wide the board is to how often you must dump the bucket.

[@sman5877]

Thanks for the video we know there is a learning curve on everything.

[@TheMaximoose66]

I have watched a lot of sawmill videos while impatiently awaiting delivery of my new Woodmizer LT15 and I have to say I really appreciated this one, right down to the struggle to get the log loaded onto the deck as that part of the process concerns me a lot. I am happy to know that it is, in fact, difficult! I am definitely not laughing at you, but when I struggle with loading my first log I will think of you in solidarity. Noobs Unite.

[@chasjacks9378]

He has a tractor. I am assuming he will use the tractor to load the mill. I hope you have a skid loader or tractor.

[@saddleup66jg]

Well the tool he was using was doing what it was made for, turning the log. He should have gotten a piy bar or something that would not only rolled the log but forced it foward.

[@justinpitcox2945]

12 weeks I’ll have mine. Been using the woodland mills hm122 for about 2 years. One for home and one for the shop. Nice video and don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it faster than you think

[@craigbielsky115]

honest bang for buck opinion on woodland mills after 2 years ?.......why change to lx25? im ready to buy and making final choice in next month.....

[@garywilser7802]

I bought the woodland mills HM122 a few months ago and I am very happy with it. I too would love to hear a comparison of the two mills from a man who owns both.

[@vojta259]

I have a Timbery M120 saw mill, which is almost the same product. I also have problems with saw dust, the problematic part is the grid in the output tube, even a small piece of bark can create a blockage. I did simply remove this grid. Nice concrete basement 👍. Sometimes don't be afraid to use your muscles, the lifting system does not seem to be really efficient for such smaller logs...

[@somethinburnin]

I think the M120 is the LX55, the M100 is the LX25.

[@douglasfuqua7082]

Ok...logger's technique (try it !!!). Piece of (sturdy...nylon? etc.) ROPE. ...securely tie one end around the base of (sturdy) tree in your vid background (various knots will work). Take the untied end ACROSS your Mill's log platform and UNDER the log you're trying to load onto the platform (in roughly center of that log)...make 2 or three wraps (don't overlap wraps over each other). Throw the loose end of rope toward the trees, walk over there and gently pull on loose end of rope. Log will walk right up on platform....very little effort !!!! Wet or not...doesn't matter... All the best. Great vid. (I like cheap poly, nylon, etc., Thick 3/4 or 1 inch....cheap to replace...).

[@Boingfish1]

Well done sir. Raw and informative. Especially nice there is no goofy music in the background. Maybe eye protection next time is a thought. 👍🏼

[@deepwoodslumberco.6540]

I run the wm4500 and saw 12k board feet a day. If you would happen to have any question I would be happy to help!

[@williamwinter2638]

Also if you set the heart of the log so it is level, by raising the smaller end, the cant, or beam that you are cutting will have less grain run out and be stronger.

[@rickbarclay7892]

Subscribed. I like honest folks who make honest YT videos.

[@ericmatt2368]

you might hook a come along to the small tree there and try getting the log up that way ??? Thanks for the video...Thinking about getting one of these mills

[@Lifelovevideos]

I think having a pretty level platform is pretty important. So far, mine has been really easy to level and keep level because of that. I would recommend keeping everything pretty level.

[@islandhopper7614]

And thank you for showing that platform. I've been thinking that it's key for any sort of operation like this as I start to put mine together in my head (especially on a new homestead). It also set's you up for post-cut processing (easy foundation expansion on the other side to get in with a fork and move your cuts to racks, drying, treatment, storage etc). Again, thank you so much for doing this in an honest way, so the rest of us can plan accurately.

[@rustyd5070]

I like the way you set up your saw on the pad.

[@crystalknowles1515]

everyone needs to learn your doing fine u learn from mistakes keep going and enjoy

[@davidmartin5179]

Good job for first time. Experience goes a long way. And the more u cut and play with the saw the more u will learn. Fancy Colleges and Universities can’t teach commmon sense and skills. That’s why so many kids and young adults are useless. Keep up the good work and be safe. Wear hearing and eye protection. Great video.

[@robertbloomquist1843]

Good job young man. I’ve been doing a long time you will do great because of your great attitude

[@fred_nEckerson]

Love the video, please enlighten us with more of them as you learn. Show us your likes and dislikes of the mill and your experiences with the mill. My only advice is to have your sweetheart load the log while you do the filming!

[@Northeast_Mainiac]

I will be owning one of these for my retirement

[@justinhinten240]

A lot of comments, I haven't read them all so maybe its been mentioned. A heavier log may actually load up that easier as its less likely to spin in place. Adding grip tape to the ramps or truck bed liner may help with that too. Also look into parbuckling for loading logs, you can move massive amounts of weight with less effort than a can't hook/Peavy and there's no risk of it rolling back onto you if the ramp catches fail. A masdam rope puller attached to a standing tree will work for most logs if you don't have an electric or hydraulic winch handy.

[@chasjacks9378]

A lot of good ideas. I think the grip tape could be the first try since it is cheap. Good post with lots of good advice.

[@Eboop48]

Can't wait to get my LX25 the only problem is it's 14 weeks out. It's going to be December and cold. I never had one first time too.

[@johnh9907]

ed shiver get the bigger engine. The small one does not fit well. I had to send it back and woodmizer sent me the upgrade. Also ask them to double check all the parts. I had to have missing parts shipped to me three times. Mill itself cuts great.

[@johnspence2466]

Can you post another video about your experience with the saw and improvement and give a good review of pros and cons

[@rustyhowe3832]

Thanks for making this and putting up. We order a lx25 in August and haven't seen much on them. Would love to hear your progress and learning curve!

[@rayjil7435]

Be careful with the two metal braces which are out of sight when cutting, you may easily forget to check for clearance. Try to keep them as low as possible and make it a habit to check them before the next cut.

[@benscoles5085]

after the log is squared on three sides they are best removed, there are little tabs engineered in the place those metal braces slide down in, and those will hold the log secure enough to run the saw with no worries, because the saw head will not lower down low enough to hit the tabs.

[@DEMON_CHILD709]

Great job and vid! Was good to see the first attempt as well...happy sawing Cheers!

[@qwertyuio905]

Maybe run some self tapping screws into the ramps from underneath, depending on the thickness of the metal I bet about a 3/4" screw would leave a nice amount of spike sticking out for the lig to bite onto while you roll it with the can't hook

[@free_at_last8141]

Thanks for the video. I think that the loading ramp could be improved. Maybe making more of a saw tooth stepped pattern or adhering some low grit sandpaper to give it some grip would work.

[@johnschuster9192]

Hey man the first part was funny .It looked just like me when I first started milling lumber..you know like a bear cub chasing a football.Anyway the piece with the teardrop in the grain is your money cuts.Those are gold! If you still have it get it kiln dried or build one yourself. The oddities in the grain ,knots,stains or other things make your lumber worth a chunk of change.Normally it should be milled at 1" to get around shrinkage.Now after your log is on your mill,you can move the mill all the way to the end..Ok enough of me coaching you.It takes a good eye to see those things .Keep up the good work and operate it the same way every time.Its like riding a bike once you have some time on it..Good luck.. Ps wood mizer should include two log clamps...

[@firesnake6556]

That appeared to be a BRAND NEW LX-25 when you started. I wonder why it didnt work right? Usually (If you ever been around these things before) you would be seeing huge mountains of sawdust blowing out the vent. Probably where the log was so wet!

[@rayslack6087]

I agree.. Nice to see someone that doesn't 100% know how to use the machine perfectly but admits to the fact. We can learn from you mistakes.

[@Eboop48]

I ordered it with the bigger engine. I will ask them about the parts thank you for the heads up. I will also be posting a KZbin video but is not going to be until late December are after.

[@jameslissaman8331]

To avoid tinnitus in later life an effective set of earmuffs is an absolute necessity, also eye protection.

[@robertsmith9547]

You set it up right on a slab. Great video. Start with the log closer to the head. Great job

[@benscoles5085]

Watching You roll the log onto the mill and the trouble you had , but You kept on plugging til success, I knew this was going to be a good vid. I am sure by now You are an old hand at doing this.

[@Muotaman9958]

Good Job!! And have fun with the Sawmill!! @Woodmizer: I’m not sure about “Built in the USA”!! Maybe assembled… Because ALL of those “low Budget” Sawmill on the Market use exactly the same Sawhead, same cheap Friction Clutches, same Belt Routing!! Walking on the right Side instead of ALL bigger Woodmizer, you walk on the left Side, where you can see the Log Stoppers!!

[@donaldshields2483]

It look like it is a very good job I can understand your first time but looks like you have it set up very good on cement and I’m sure you’ll be satisfied with it and make yourself some boards God bless

[@ladwiss]

Nice video. I enjoyed watching. Save your back and use that nice tractor in the back ground. Cut em short. Cut em long...Cut em all .Have a great summer

[@samueldesalvo1872]

Congratulations on your new saw and good luck I have an LT 10 myself

[@godandcountry1000]

Great job on the video, I learned while you were learning.

[@jasonhenson5968]

Thanks for the video. Learn more from seeing someone new learn as you go.

[@danlloyd1775]

You are not a fool. Thanks for this video

[@lcrosby2569]

I ordered one about 2 weeks ago with engine up grade I'm 60 and wanted one forever. The trees on my property are big I will get all the lumber I will need I think I'm still about 2 weeks before getting it they are on back order. I do custom wood working its mentally tough working on high end projects hope to take off a few months when I set mine up.

[@lcrosby2569]

That was 2 months ago when I ordered it.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Very cool setup.. Lots of fun... Thank you

[@Hockeyfan9884]

So dam dang glad i have seen this video. You will be great at sawing lumber. Trial and error, especially at 1st try , only gets better from here on in and I believe you already have shown us that. Best regards, from a guy of whom really liked and enjoyed this video, I am now subscribed and bell notified.

[@herbedwards8156]

Thank you, I enjoyed this.

[@Mmmm_Cows]

Drill some holes in those ramps and put a few track studs in it or some ground to a point bolts.

[@aaustin962]

All they have to do is add upward facing traction barbs to prevent that log from sliding. Thanks for an honest video!

[@gregbloom9292]

I can't belive you backed that up with out the blade coming off.

[@jackjones7241]

hey reuben who cares if people laugh at you youre doing a good job man i watched this video while i waited for mine to come keep on truckin man youre an official sawyer now!!!!

[@mrbrown3462]

I cut the grates out of my sawdust chute because I had the same issue with sawdust build up in mill have not had an issue since.

[@dannyboy7086]

the smile on your face was priceless. don't worry about the little mistakes. you was hav'n fun

[@teddvidler6830]

I was surprised that you didn't receive all parts / components with your sawmill. Not good for Woodmizer's reputation. Have lots of fun. Thanks for the video.

[@edsmith4414]

ahahaha....watching you trying to roll that log up the ramps was funny. First thing I figured out with mine was you need a tractor to move logs/lumber/slabs/etc anyway, so you might as well just break down and buy one to go with a mill. I already had a small (22hp) tractor...too small for a front loader, so I put forks on the back (hay forks cut back to 40") and built a wood ramp I could back up and set the logs on a level wood deck to roll them into the mill. THAT saved a lot of work/frustration. Later, as financed improved, I bought a larger tractor with a front loader, which is what one really needs to go with a mill.

[@tadcobert1307]

Wow, great job, nice video

[@crazy4u20]

the hell with rolling that log up there like that.... get me a big hickory stick and leverage it quickly.......insane how much time and effort it took

[@springermike9846]

Like the noob feel to this. Thanks for sharing. It allows us to problem solve as we look into ours. TY

[@terrydummitt]

way to go.. very exciting

[@RockhillfarmYT]

I’m considering this Saw mill. What are your thoughts on it now that you have had it a while

[@grazynazambeanie5963]

Every wood miser operator has sawn into the log stops once or twice . It's part of the learning curve lol

[@michaelpack7591]

Hang in there buddy, you'll be a pro in no time! Blessings!

[@jayjenkins9874]

Add the grit stick on paper between the loading dogs for grip.

[@davejohnson2937]

did good i dont have loading ramps i just our mini trackhoe to load them.. and good first cuts my first log i broke a blade from moving backwards with it going.. did great keep the dust flying!!

[@jessewatson125]

Oh dear!!! You can use the pointie end of your pevie to hop your log up your ramp!

[@rogerdenney3663]

Missing a bunch of parts that needed overnighting? Whew baby. Got the hat on though. Mill some posts and build a hut over that nice unit. Thanks for sharing and good luck.

[@kargandarr]

Put some tar paper on the loading rails for friction to ease loading the logs. You could also attach a small winch to the edge of the platform away from the saw or build some form of pusher unit to push the logs up the ramps.

[@jackiesanders489]

hell, i'm 81 years old and could lift one end of that log lol

[@crazy4u20]

hahaha

[@jdjeep46]

Good job. I may get one if these saws.

[@ES-zz5yj]

To keep the log fro spinning when running it up the ramp not sure what they call it’s adhesive on one side and the other like sand paper they put it on steps so you don’t slip.

[@charlest253]

Thanks for the video.

[@robertbachmann7490]

3:30 get some skate board grip tape! Should give you plenty of traction just a few bucks at a skate shop

[@avoidtheherd7066]

I ordered mine yesterday. ONLY four months until delivery in Alaska.

[@young11984]

Man i give you props for showing how you first started, mistakes you made to give others the incentive to just get out there and do it. You can read books, watch videos and get tips but until you put your hands and ass into it you really dont know what or how to really do it. With that said, it was painful watching you get that log on the deck lol. I would have just used the roller handle as a pry bar to heave it up there, awesome rookie video though. Im sure i will cut the log lock before i finish the first log🤣