Hey looking great, I have seen a great setup for a shed for sawmills like yours. You set the tracks up so only the end of the track is inside the shed and the track is mostly outside. That way the saw head is under roof most all the time and its a LOT easier to load the mill with logs. Also all the mess from cutting is outside where it is a lot easier to clean up.
Hey Jim, Thanks! I've also seen setups like that. However, I've got BIGGER plans in mind than just something to protect the mill..... go big, or go HOME... Josh :)
Lay a 2X8 over your posts, to screw feet to, and 2X6 cross braces under, like train tracks, that way you won't have to move posts, and it will be super strong 😊
How do you like the Woodland Mills? I'm getting 25 acres in south VA will be getting a mill. I have seen all great reviews on the one you have. Party on dude!
Can't really complain. I think I got a decent mill for what I paid. There's certainly some small things that I'd like to be different, but it's served me well just the same. I think that if I had a bit bigger budget, I'd definitely take a good look at some of the nicer mills with a few more bells and whistles. Whereabouts in Va you at?
@@LandisLegacyFarm A few min outside of Independence VA just off the 58. Its 25 acres with about 15 of forest. I have friends/family there. Getting out of the city!
Did this hold up for you? I’m tossing around the idea of the same setup with my 130MAX. I figure a flat rock in the bottom of each hole would prevent any settling.
So far it's held up pretty well. One change that I plan to make in the future is to add stringers running the length along the tops of the posts, as well as cross ties between the posts side to side. One thing that can happen, is if you drop a big log a little too hard on the bunks, it can "drive" a post down a bit.(It has to hit pretty hard though) Then of course you have to adjust that foot down a bit to re-level the mill. I think that by connecting the posts together it would nearly eliminate this issue. Since you have the MAX version, I would definitely recommend having the posts tied to each other. More work initially, but the potential time savings of re-leveling, and peace of mind will be worth it.
@@LandisLegacyFarm I'm assuming it is sturdy and solid with no movement? The reason I'm asking is I've got a hm130 I'm going to be setting up and just looking at my options.
I think I recall that I went down about 24"(61cm). One thing I would do additionally, is tie them all together with boards. All the way down each side, and then across each as well. Just holds everything together a bit better.
Thx for sharing
Great Job!
Thanks!
Hey looking great, I have seen a great setup for a shed for sawmills like yours. You set the tracks up so only the end of the track is inside the shed and the track is mostly outside. That way the saw head is under roof most all the time and its a LOT easier to load the mill with logs. Also all the mess from cutting is outside where it is a lot easier to clean up.
Hey Jim, Thanks! I've also seen setups like that. However, I've got BIGGER plans in mind than just something to protect the mill..... go big, or go HOME... Josh :)
Lay a 2X8 over your posts, to screw feet to, and 2X6 cross braces under, like train tracks, that way you won't have to move posts, and it will be super strong 😊
How do you like the Woodland Mills? I'm getting 25 acres in south VA will be getting a mill. I have seen all great reviews on the one you have. Party on dude!
Can't really complain. I think I got a decent mill for what I paid. There's certainly some small things that I'd like to be different, but it's served me well just the same. I think that if I had a bit bigger budget, I'd definitely take a good look at some of the nicer mills with a few more bells and whistles. Whereabouts in Va you at?
@@LandisLegacyFarm A few min outside of Independence VA just off the 58. Its 25 acres with about 15 of forest. I have friends/family there. Getting out of the city!
That's some pretty country down there. Was just driving through there the other day! Sounds like plenty of forest to keep you busy for a while. :)
Did this hold up for you? I’m tossing around the idea of the same setup with my 130MAX. I figure a flat rock in the bottom of each hole would prevent any settling.
So far it's held up pretty well. One change that I plan to make in the future is to add stringers running the length along the tops of the posts, as well as cross ties between the posts side to side. One thing that can happen, is if you drop a big log a little too hard on the bunks, it can "drive" a post down a bit.(It has to hit pretty hard though) Then of course you have to adjust that foot down a bit to re-level the mill. I think that by connecting the posts together it would nearly eliminate this issue. Since you have the MAX version, I would definitely recommend having the posts tied to each other. More work initially, but the potential time savings of re-leveling, and peace of mind will be worth it.
A couple of questions??? How deep did you put the poles in the ground? Did you use concrete?
Thanks for the videos!
2-2.5 ft, and no, I only put some rock in the bottom to keep the ends of the posts from being in contact with the ground. Josh
@@LandisLegacyFarm I'm assuming it is sturdy and solid with no movement?
The reason I'm asking is I've got a hm130 I'm going to be setting up and just looking at my options.
I've got no complaints so far. I do want to check it for level sometime soon, just in case any of the posts have settled any. Josh
How deep r ur footing post
I think I recall that I went down about 24"(61cm). One thing I would do additionally, is tie them all together with boards. All the way down each side, and then across each as well. Just holds everything together a bit better.
Great job!!!