That's a big mill and sounds like it is well tuned in. Look forward to seeing a big giant 20ft hardwood log get whittled down on her. I sure miss the days when I use to pull the stick on my old 00 Frick. The days of sawing commercial crossties are over and these compact band mills have about took over the sawmill lumber. Glad someone is still around to restore these old dinosaur machines and show these young guys how its suppose to be done.
hi there the little mill is an OO , have you seen that one ? yep band mills every where , Glad you watched the video hope you liked it and remembered to hit the like button thank you john
@@fricknjeep yes I have watched a few of your videos on it and you do a great job with it. Mine had a 54 inch blade and powered it with a chopped in half 383 Pontiac with a automatic transmission . Had direct pto drive straight to mandrel and a cable ran to the carburetor to serve as a throttle. By throttleing up and down saved gas. She didn't look like much but she sure cut through logs like butter. We made crossties and we also cut cants for pallets out of Sycamore and popular. I would sometimes fire it up on weekend for custom sawing those were good old days.
Looks _real_ nice, saws just fine, but...gonna need a longer 'push pole' (or a steady helper). 👍 Just like a new pair of shoes, it'll take a bit of work make it 'just right'...meanwhile, the old Frick mill is the 'worn but comfy' pair of boots. 😉
John, the beams where you load the logs onto the sawmill could be cut into so you could walk thru to work on whatever and those ends could be hinged with the old style barn hinges or whatever you could find locally.
hi there thats how it is on my other sawmill and it is not really safe , and does not work for bring boards back like at Waynes sawmill . but thanks for the thought , have you seen my other mill .john
Good Job John, you should be really proud of yourself saving history as you do. we the viewers can see things work that we would never get the chance to see other wise, Thank You 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
After all those years restoring it you gotta be tinkled pink, sawed like butter and the boards looked perfectly square and of even thickness, congrats!
Looks like a giant success with the rebuilt of the Frick mill. Loved the process that you had to go through to make it to this point. Thank You for the video set.👍🏼💖👍🏼
It'll take a few tweaks here and there as you use the mill to get it set up to exactly how you want it, but it's a great first log sawn on the mill. Congratulations John. On another, you may want to consider finding a way to keep the sun off your signed saw blade. The sun will make the signatures fade. Would hate to see that happen, especially after all the time and effort you put into it.
Hi John,nice to see the new mill cutting boards, the only thing I see that you might change is being able to walk along in front of the log infeed rather than having to climb over ,I think you'll get tired of that soon ,thanks
Is this new mill or old one painted to look nice..its set up a lot like our 1880 Amercian..would like to see how carriage drive is what makes it go back and forth....i see now it's old frick different drive then mine..the carriage looks very simular.the part on carriage that holds the pieces the move log are way thicker on my millyou need a log Turner assist though..notch the wood and put ash least 1 in solid shaft with half round on each end..normal you don't see it out of the way but turn the half rounds up and log will hit it and rotate around it as it turns in place..makes it easy for one person to turn big log
hi there i did want it to also look good , there are 2 log turners on this mill just haven't got around to them yet , also have a Frick top saw and air dogs and more ,,Glad you came by and watched thank you John
You scare the Frick out of me leaning in on that blade on one foot. If the is something on your shoe you are going right in AND you are even alone back there.
YOUR BACK ROLLER DIVIDER IS LOW AND BOARDS COME OFF THE SAW BLADE AND DROP IS THAT NOMAL OR SHOULD IT BE HIGHER AND HELP THE BOARDS GO DOWN THE ROLLERS BETTER?
To many head blocks ,3 would do the job ,Set at 8 and 12 feet and you can cut to 24 foot logs. With that many blocks it will be hard to sit a crocked log. The wheels are on backwards , the guide wheels should not carry the load they could split . If you ever put in a log turner you will knock the carriage off the track .The only time you can run a flat wheel on the back is if they have a flange on them ( like a railroad wheel ). I have a American #1 that has been running at same location since 1936, still all hand set . I have ran it since 1966, U tube Isackson Saw Mill. see My idea for gauge and log turner .
hi there it did seam to cut well . jeff and i made a set of air dogs for this mill like the ones on his mill . we made 8 at the same time , Glad you stopped by thank you john
Circular saws are good but the problem is they waste a lot I think you better off with a double edge vertical bandsaw a lot less waste much smaller kerf 😳
hi there well really there is more waisted in a band mill . they cut about about 1/8 circular about 1/4 . band mill sawdust in not usable for animal bedding , , it takes about twice as long to saw a board on a band mill so if you are paying for helpers there is a lot of waisted time , that means a lot of money , , in the long run there it more waist , you will get maybe 1 more board from a 12 log .a nice see woodmizew would cost 3 times what i have in this mill maybe more , glad you stopped by john
VERY impressive restoration! HOWEVER, it’s time to quit fiddle-farting & make some sawdust…. And this, you need a wooden (removable) platform just left of your big blade. That’s what the rest of us Aught-1 sawyers have. That way, the knobs won’t hang up on your rollers. And this: when you hook the dogs on a new log, just put ‘em down. When you hook the dogs on a milled side, it takes both hands to hook the dogs….namely, you pull the dog out with your left hand & set the dog with your right…. or you could have as much as a quarter inch gap between the beam & the head block. And this: your metal grate is too high. (Where you stand). A local sawyer tripped & fell into the saw. Cut his head right about where the hat goes around. He kicked like a chicken. I stand much lower so it’s very unlikely to fall into the saw.
hi there still putting this thing together , need a way to get the sawdust out next . and track wipes . i think the other little mill has what your speaking of , as for the hight i wanted it the same as my other mill . its hard to find time to work on the mill with so many other things coming first . the platform may not work because of the top saw , thanks for the thoughts john
hi there they are already made but will take a lot to get them on , think sawdust is next then log turner than either top saw or air dogs . . thanks for stopping in john
hi there good idea but its all to Fricks spec. and all on steel . if it was any lower it would hit the outer collar and nut that holds the blade on~ Glad you dropped in thank you john
hi there i know what you mean , there hard to come by . . the last 2 accidents were caused by new off bearers there is more to it then it looks ,Glad you stopped by thank you john
@@fricknjeep seems us older guys get it done alone. I'm 77. Maybe I'll get by next fall and say hi. My son lives in Columbus. My YT channel is my name. My video Chainsaw Chopsaw may interest you. Video was from my drone.
Bravo a toi, je crois savoir que nous avons un âge certain. Et que c'est pas facile, d’être en forme pour des travaux à notre âge. Petite remarque sur tes prises de vue vidéo, assez souvent saccadée, et avoir un plan de vue un peu plus grand serait bien. Mais encore bravo pour avoir remonter une seconde scierie à grume. A plus, pour d'autres lecture de tes vidéos, de compatriote en Belgique. PapyKy du forum de bricolages "CNC-PapyKyKa" et aussi sur RUclips -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Congratulations to you, I believe we are of a certain age. And that it's not easy to be fit for work at our age. Small remark on your video shots, quite often jerky, and having a slightly larger view plane would be nice. But congratulations again for having reassembled a second log sawmill. A plus, for other reading of your videos, compatriot in Belgium. PapyKy from the DIY forum "CNC-PapyKyKa" and also on RUclips
That's a big mill and sounds like it is well tuned in. Look forward to seeing a big giant 20ft hardwood log get whittled down on her. I sure miss the days when I use to pull the stick on my old 00 Frick. The days of sawing commercial crossties are over and these compact band mills have about took over the sawmill lumber. Glad someone is still around to restore these old dinosaur machines and show these young guys how its suppose to be done.
hi there the little mill is an OO , have you seen that one ? yep band mills every where , Glad you watched the video hope you liked it and remembered to hit the like button thank you john
@@fricknjeep yes I have watched a few of your videos on it and you do a great job with it. Mine had a 54 inch blade and powered it with a chopped in half 383 Pontiac with a automatic transmission . Had direct pto drive straight to mandrel and a cable ran to the carburetor to serve as a throttle. By throttleing up and down saved gas. She didn't look like much but she sure cut through logs like butter. We made crossties and we also cut cants for pallets out of Sycamore and popular. I would sometimes fire it up on weekend for custom sawing those were good old days.
@@kenjett2434 hi sounds like it worked well . john
Yay, John! First log success! Now the sawdust problem.
Bill
hi there did you have to remind me and so much more , Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
very exciting ! Looks like its sawing great
Glad you stopped by thank you john
Looks _real_ nice, saws just fine, but...gonna need a longer 'push pole' (or a steady helper). 👍
Just like a new pair of shoes, it'll take a bit of work make it 'just right'...meanwhile, the old Frick mill is the 'worn but comfy' pair of boots. 😉
hi there like my old boots , have a big pine on it now . Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
that must be a great feeling
hi there not quite sure of what the feeling is ,Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
That is a great mill. What you need is some barn hinges on the transfer bars.
hi there not sure i quite understand what you mean , but thanks john
Nice mill John. Have a great day.
New subscriber thank you for sharing when I was growing up these type of mills were in ever community around here lot of memories around a sawmill
hi there good story that may be why i got started ,glad you stopped by john
That's a frickin awesome mill!
hi there still lots more to do .Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
And the head block’s just keep on going & going! Great mill!
hi there i had them so instead of them just laying around i put them on the carriage . its a 30 footer ,,Glad you came by and watched thank you John
Great job John 👏 Really nice to see the new mill running Thanks for sharing 👍
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
John, the beams where you load the logs onto the sawmill could be cut into so you could walk thru to work on whatever and those ends could be hinged with the old style barn hinges or whatever you could find locally.
hi there thats how it is on my other sawmill and it is not really safe , and does not work for bring boards back like at Waynes sawmill . but thanks for the thought , have you seen my other mill .john
Oh man im just thrilled to see the big saw pumping out boards!! Well done John!! Look at what you did practically by yourself!!
hi there ~Glad you stopped in ,thank you John
This was my father's job in the past. And now I am also recording similar videos on my channel. They may be interesting videos for you
Good Job John, you should be really proud of yourself saving history as you do. we the viewers can see things work that we would never get the chance to see other wise, Thank You 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁
hi there this mill is around 70 years old .Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Congratulations John! Looking great.
hi there its with the help of watching you guys . Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
After all those years restoring it you gotta be tinkled pink, sawed like butter and the boards looked perfectly square and of even thickness, congrats!
hi there it seamed to saw well . Glad you stopped by thank you john
@@fricknjeep John, you are a master of understatement!
Hi John, I know that you never toot your own horn, but you should be proud of the work you've done on this mill. It looks great!
hi there maybe if it was further along or hadn't taken so long , oh well ..Glad you came by and watched thank you John
Congratulations! First log! I am happy for you. 🎉
hi there still lots more to do ,Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Congratulations! Good looking lumber.
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
That is an incredible mill John, years of hard work come together 🎉
hi there and lots more to do .Glad you dropped in thank you john
I was a steel fabricator for many years. It looks like you are one as well. Good job!!!
hi no ware as good as you , john
The mill is Beautiful.
hi there it needs a good bath ..Glad you came by and watched thank you John
Looks good the way you made the ramp, wasn’t so bad after all was it John. Really nice to see you running this mill . must be very gratifying for you
hi there well it took 2 5hr days but i think it turned out ok , Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Glad to see first log sawed. Looks like everything went well after all the hard work and time. Take care be safe and well.
hi there it did go well but still a lot more to do , Glad you stopped by thank you john
Hi John,
Just found your channel and I'm glad I did that's a great looking mill what I ( saw ) of it
hi there been working in it foe many years now . still a ways to go . thanks for dropping in . did you see the little mill . john
Hey John
Talking about losing your brain,
Out of all the things I've lost, it my mind I miss the most. Love the channel
hi there i find mine from time to time .,Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
good to see big red working,good video
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Great job John. All that hard work is paying off. It's a working saw mill now !
hi there still a ways to go .Glad you dropped in thank you john
This was my father's job in the past. And now I am also recording similar videos on my channel. They may be interesting videos for you
Congrats on the setup of the new Mill. Looking forward to many more sawing videos!
hi there .Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Glad to see it making sawdust! Congrats!
hi there ,Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Looks like a giant success with the rebuilt of the Frick mill. Loved the process that you had to go through to make it to this point. Thank You for the video set.👍🏼💖👍🏼
hi there ,well i am over the top of the mountain ~Glad you dropped in thank you john
I like the sound of the engine in the other mill better
hi there that one is a 2 valve with out a muffler , this is a 6 cyd , 4 valve w a muffler , Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Great first log Big John. The new mill looks great. Keep up the great work.
hi there Glad you dropped in thank you john
Great job! must feel great to finally get it going
hi there still a lot to do , thanks for stopping in john
Ditto what Greg said. Finally we see sawdust!
hi now need a way to get it out .Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
It'll take a few tweaks here and there as you use the mill to get it set up to exactly how you want it, but it's a great first log sawn on the mill. Congratulations John.
On another, you may want to consider finding a way to keep the sun off your signed saw blade. The sun will make the signatures fade. Would hate to see that happen, especially after all the time and effort you put into it.
hi there your right about that blade . was kind of thinking a old bed sheet ,Glad you stopped by thank you john
❤❤❤👍👍👍
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
first time seeing the new mill. took your time and looks like you done real good
Finally getting to cut some logs, ❤
hi there it took a while ,Glad you stopped by thank you john
Congratulations John!!
After all the work and $$$$$ she's running. Now we can expect videos on the new mill.
Dave
hi there there is still a lot to do , Glad you stopped by thank you john
Nice work !!! Keep them video's coming.
Thanks! Will do! thanks john
The new saw looks and sounds great. Definitely a project to be proud of. 😁
hi there been a long time in the making but still a lot to do . Glad you stopped by thank you john
Been waiting a long time for this day!!! Great job no MD 20-20!!!
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
👍👍
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Well, that was cool! Congratulations! First log, truly breaking news!
hi there Glad you stopped by thank you john
Cool!
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
awesome job John, you've done some more amazing work/restoration there, well done mate, marc
hi there . Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Hi John,nice to see the new mill cutting boards, the only thing I see that you might change is being able to walk along in front of the log infeed rather than having to climb over ,I think you'll get tired of that soon ,thanks
hi there are air dogs planed to go on the mill i hope later down the line . Glad you dropped in thank you john
Congratulations, it's been a long time coming. All that hard work and figuring.
hi there ~Glad you dropped in thank you john
Watching you saw lumber is like watching grass grow.
hi there thats good i hope , Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
Is this new mill or old one painted to look nice..its set up a lot like our 1880 Amercian..would like to see how carriage drive is what makes it go back and forth....i see now it's old frick different drive then mine..the carriage looks very simular.the part on carriage that holds the pieces the move log are way thicker on my millyou need a log Turner assist though..notch the wood and put ash least 1 in solid shaft with half round on each end..normal you don't see it out of the way but turn the half rounds up and log will hit it and rotate around it as it turns in place..makes it easy for one person to turn big log
hi there i did want it to also look good , there are 2 log turners on this mill just haven't got around to them yet , also have a Frick top saw and air dogs and more ,,Glad you came by and watched thank you John
sounds like a huge Detroit Diesel
hi there good guess 671 ,Glad you dropped in thank you john
You scare the Frick out of me leaning in on that blade on one foot. If the is something on your shoe you are going right in AND you are even alone back there.
hi there when your # is up .not much different then driving down a road you know many people have been killed on . Glad you stopped by thank you john
@@fricknjeep I like your driving analogy it's like drunk driving a road you know.
At least the video will go viral...
YOUR BACK ROLLER DIVIDER IS LOW AND BOARDS COME OFF THE SAW BLADE AND DROP IS THAT NOMAL OR SHOULD IT BE HIGHER AND HELP THE BOARDS GO DOWN THE ROLLERS BETTER?
hi there its what ever the sawyer or off barer want , there is nothing set in stone , Glad you stopped by thank you john
Oh man! Congrats!
Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
To many head blocks ,3 would do the job ,Set at 8 and 12 feet and you can cut to 24 foot logs. With that many blocks it will be hard to sit a crocked log. The wheels are on backwards , the guide wheels should not carry the load they could split . If you ever put in a log turner you will knock the carriage off the track .The only time you can run a flat wheel on the back is if they have a flange on them ( like a railroad wheel ). I have a American #1 that has been running at same location since 1936, still all hand set . I have ran it since 1966, U tube Isackson Saw Mill. see My idea for gauge and log turner .
Success at last! Congratulations!!!
hi there still a lot more to do .Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
You might have to make a walk way to your dogs...that maybe slide back...
hi there this mill is slatted for air dogs , Glad you stopped by thank you john
Not exactly a morning person myself.
hi there yep hard to get going in the am ,,Glad you came by and watched thank you John
Looks great, you could put a fair sized stick on that mill.
hi there should be ok with a 35 footer 40 will fit the opening ,have to work on a 50 a bit .Glad you stopped by thank you john
Dog access is a bit of a pain for you but the mill seems to be cutting straight and true. From where I sit.
hi there it did seam to cut well . jeff and i made a set of air dogs for this mill like the ones on his mill . we made 8 at the same time , Glad you stopped by thank you john
Circular saws are good but the problem is they waste a lot I think you better off with a double edge vertical bandsaw a lot less waste much smaller kerf 😳
hi there well really there is more waisted in a band mill . they cut about about 1/8 circular about 1/4 . band mill sawdust in not usable for animal bedding , , it takes about twice as long to saw a board on a band mill so if you are paying for helpers there is a lot of waisted time , that means a lot of money , , in the long run there it more waist , you will get maybe 1 more board from a 12 log .a nice see woodmizew would cost 3 times what i have in this mill maybe more , glad you stopped by john
Hello John, i've seen two of your sawmills, is there more?
hi there i help out at several other mills ,thanks for stopping in john
Thats what she said
thanks for stopping in john
John how long a log can you saw on that baby??
hi there 40 foot would be no problem ,Merry Christmas to all and thanks for being here ,John
Did I count 8 headblocks on at mill? Holy crap!!
hi there i had them so instead of them just laying around i put them on the carriage . its a 30 footer ,,Glad you came by and watched thank you John
Is this the mill you have the top saw for??
hi there yep , have you seen where i have gotten the top saw in place now , john
Where is your control cab ?
VERY impressive restoration! HOWEVER, it’s time to quit fiddle-farting & make some sawdust…. And this, you need a wooden (removable) platform just left of your big blade. That’s what the rest of us Aught-1 sawyers have. That way, the knobs won’t hang up on your rollers. And this: when you hook the dogs on a new log, just put ‘em down. When you hook the dogs on a milled side, it takes both hands to hook the dogs….namely, you pull the dog out with your left hand & set the dog with your right…. or you could have as much as a quarter inch gap between the beam & the head block.
And this: your metal grate is too high. (Where you stand). A local sawyer tripped & fell into the saw. Cut his head right about where the hat goes around. He kicked like a chicken. I stand much lower so it’s very unlikely to fall into the saw.
hi there still putting this thing together , need a way to get the sawdust out next . and track wipes . i think the other little mill has what your speaking of , as for the hight i wanted it the same as my other mill . its hard to find time to work on the mill with so many other things coming first . the platform may not work because of the top saw , thanks for the thoughts john
are you going to add air dogs?
hi there they are already made but will take a lot to get them on , think sawdust is next then log turner than either top saw or air dogs . . thanks for stopping in john
you ,so you forgott something ,,, welcom to old age.
Where is your sawdust drag chain?
hi there that is one of the things that isn't done yet .Glad you stopped in ,thank you John
@@fricknjeep My dad had one of these, until it burned in the 70's. Did yours have the original wood beam frame for the saw and carriage?
@@crashland5711 hi there all the steel was wood .
No offense but you have your carriage set about 2 inches too high . You could cut larger logs if you set the rails don’t a few inches .
hi there good idea but its all to Fricks spec. and all on steel . if it was any lower it would hit the outer collar and nut that holds the blade on~ Glad you dropped in thank you john
Wayne from Maine. It pains me watching you have to do all the take off work. You need a helper.
hi there i know what you mean , there hard to come by . . the last 2 accidents were caused by new off bearers there is more to it then it looks ,Glad you stopped by thank you john
@@fricknjeep seems us older guys get it done alone. I'm 77. Maybe I'll get by next fall and say hi. My son lives in Columbus. My YT channel is my name. My video Chainsaw Chopsaw may interest you. Video was from my drone.
Last thing you need Helper no way. More trouble no no!!
@@RichardThompson-gc1cf hi there lots of good and lots more not so good . Glad you stopped in thank you John
John, this new mill doesn't look as "user friendly", as your old mill. How long is that carriage?
hi there it needs a Eddie , its 30 feet,Glad you liked it and stopped in thank you john
would love to chat 1 on 1 but dont know how see if we can work this out
Bravo a toi, je crois savoir que nous avons un âge certain.
Et que c'est pas facile, d’être en forme pour des travaux à notre âge.
Petite remarque sur tes prises de vue vidéo, assez souvent saccadée,
et avoir un plan de vue un peu plus grand serait bien.
Mais encore bravo pour avoir remonter une seconde scierie à grume.
A plus, pour d'autres lecture de tes vidéos, de compatriote en Belgique.
PapyKy du forum de bricolages "CNC-PapyKyKa" et aussi sur RUclips
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Congratulations to you, I believe we are of a certain age.
And that it's not easy to be fit for work at our age.
Small remark on your video shots, quite often jerky,
and having a slightly larger view plane would be nice.
But congratulations again for having reassembled a second log sawmill.
A plus, for other reading of your videos, compatriot in Belgium.
PapyKy from the DIY forum "CNC-PapyKyKa" and also on RUclips
hi there , Glad you stopped by thank you john
very exciting ! Looks like its sawing great
hi there it did saw good ,Glad you stopped by thank you john