Answering Your Questions About Sawmills Woodlots and Equipment | Q and A time
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- Опубликовано: 23 июл 2024
- You asked and I answered. On today's episode I'm talking about frequently asked questions many of you have had over the last while. I'll do my best today to give an overview of why I do things the way I do them to hopefully answer those questions you've been wondering about. I warn you that today is a bit talk-heavy but I think the answers that are coming out will help many of you understand why things are the way they are here at Sawing with Sandy. As we see things around the channel like the sawmill and associated equipment many of us wonder why I decided on these as opposed to others. Some of you may wonder why my setup is the way it is and why it isn't the way you suggested. I'm going to try and shed some light on these topics today as I've scoured the comments section over the last few months and summarized the main questions that are reoccurring. Thanks again to everyone out there for sharing their experiences with each other in the comments section and hopefully we can continue to learn from each other as we go.
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Hi Sandy. Great video.
You commented about why you own so much equipment and how you justify it. First, you don't need to justify it to the viewers.
You obviously enjoy everything that you do, cutting and skidding trees, milling logs into lumber and building projects. You derive a lot of satisfaction from the work. That benefits your physical and mental health.
The equipment you own was purchased to make the work more efficient and enjoyable.
Most people have a hobby. Some people waste a lot of money on their hobbies and have little to show from their investment. You have a hobby which is productive, creative and improves the life you have chosen to live. In the 1800s, you would have been called a pioneer or a homesteader. Jim.
My Lord Sandy I think you are plagued with diseases known as honesty and integrity! I like the no nonsense practical approach you take on your projects. Keep posting this Albertan truly appreciates all the work and time you spend on your videos.👍🏼✌️
That's great to hear from a fellow Canuck. Appreciate the well wishes
I won't ever run a sawmill in my lifetime but I do so enjoy your videos and the common sense you dispense here. Seems like you found a gem of a property there.
Appreciate that Thomas!
Great answers . It is easy for people who have very little to do to criticise why everything is not kept tidy all the time. It is important to be organised but your priorities do sometimes change very quickly , even here in rural Aberdeenshire Scotland. Great channel.
Thanks!
Lots of good answers for us to take in. People need to realize that you purchase equipment over a period of time, at least that's how I handle it. If you have the money to buy it all at once great. Always enjoy your videos Sandy, Iowa is watching
I'm the same as you Gene. I try to spread out my equipment purchases to keep the big up front cost down. Makes it easier to justify
Thanks for the informative videos and your the level of detail you put in is excellent for first time millers. Keep posting awesome Canadian content.
Thanks Mitch!
Wanted to just drop a line to thank you for the videos. As I write this I await my own 130 max. Fair winds Sandy.
Great to hear! Hope the wait goes fast for ya
Thanks for your very interesting and informative video !! I look forward to seeing you on a regular basis. Keep up the good work !!
Appreciate you and what you share with us Sandy! Thank you!
Sandy I have a 126 and the 14 HP. and I was having clutch problems, and I contacted woodland mills and I they asked me what the RPM of the engine was at full throttle and of course I didn't know . Then they told me to check to see if the throttle stop screw was touching the throttle or was it touching the new water control valve ,and if it was touching the water valve ,the bracket that it is attached to needs to be moved to the left ,the holes are slotted. And the throttle stop screw is supposed to be factory set at 3600 RPM. He told me that the clutch needs to reach 3600 to 3700 to engage and grip properly or clutch failure can occur. So the engine doesn't come with a tack or RPM gauge and I didn't have any tools to check it with. So I found a small digital tack + hour gauge on Amazon and I ordered one . You just have to wrap the wire around the sparkplug wire to pick up the RPM signal .Then I mounted it right below the hour meter that came with the mill. So far so good . I really noticed a change in the RPM when I moved the bracket to the left as far as it will go . So the RPM is important for proper clutch engagement.
Sounds like quite the endeavor. Glad you were able to get it all solved and you're back up and running.
Thanks for doing these video,s Sandy. Found your channel researching about Woodland mill before purchase. you have been a big help with ideas and comments and like your common sense approach. Got our 130 together just before the heat hit this summer so haven,t had a lot of use yet but seems a good fit for what we plan. Enjoy your sharing your work and projects. Daryl
Thanks Sandy I really enjoyed this video. I really want to get a mill and an excavator in the near future. Basically to Mille wood for myself and firewood for my folks. Your videos really help a newbie think things thru.
Thanks for sharing your videos
Captain Kleeman showed his arch real well in the video of his finishing his pond he is building as the logs around the pond were towed back to his mill. I thought he made it but someone gifted it to him and he really uses it and it is simple for this old mechanic to copy that design since its not set in stone the exact size.... or just approximates and you would be fine. If money is not a problem but time is, then someone could look and build it cheap as I love saving money. You have answered all my questions for me and I watch cause I like you. I do think that people tend to overthink things and make them harder than they really are. I also can answer any questions through comments or a email if u prefer... thanks Sandy
Awesome Questions Q & A segment, Sandy
Thanks appreciate that Warren!
Hi buddy how are ya? Thanks for the video. Good questions, great answers. I can’t wait to start making sawdust to hehehe have a good one.
Thanks!
Nice video Sandy. Looking forward to the equipment shed video.
Thanks! Coming real soon.
Really in joy your video’s everything you do is great and a inspiration thank you for your videos 👍👍
Thanks Brian! Appreciate that
Amazing touch to take the time to answer questions from your followers.
You have a great little homestead going on and it's very encouraging. I'm from the Laurentians (Quebec), but I might start looking at some wood lots around Eastern Ontario.
Keep doing what you're doing, it's working and we like it!
Great to hear ! Thanks for taking the time to check out the video!
Great video Sandy, very informative as usual. I should have my new HM130 saw head assembled by this Saturday and sitting on the track I have already assembled by Sunday morning. This mill is a real beauty and I CANT wait to start her up and get sawing. I really appreciate the enormous time you take to make these videos and the knowledge you share with us. Thank you so much and take care my friend.
David
Sounds great David!
Hey Sandy, appreciated the q&a here, good to get your knowledge and your feedback on these for sure! Enjoying the playlist! Cheers Sandy!
Awesome! Glad you're checking out these videos.
Awesome video Sandy. I've been binge watching your videos since I first discovered them a few days ago!
Right on! Welcome to the channel Matt
Regarding the blade stopping. Along with the clutch failure it could also be due to the belt slipping if it worn out, too loose, or too much lubricant.
That could be
I have not gotten my hm 126 fully assembled yet . I sure like your channel for tips and tricks. Thanks
Thanks for the Q & A session. One thing you addressed is the height of your mill. If you look at my profile picture you can see I have my mill on 6xs (which makes it plenty tall) and still noticed myself hunched over while I'm milling. I like watching what my blade goes through. But I'm barely 5'2" and going in and out between the bunks, clamping and turning the log, can be quite the work out on my short legs by the end of the day. Considering ditching the 6xs and just screwing it to the deck on its future home. I'd rather hunch then high step! Have a terrific weekend and give your pooch a scratch behind the ear for me!
Sandy great video. Keep them coming. Do your own thing and keep being happy. Wish I could live in middle of nowhere. Build you a log arch that way it keeps the ends of logs out the dirt and mud. Have a great day be safe.
I think you're right Arthur. Log arch will need to be in my future for sure.
Just a useful tip. Add an hour meter for your gas engines. Good to keep track for maintenance. Inexpensive and easy to put on. I’ve have several. On my generator and outboard motor. Bought on Amazon.
Not a bad idea Jean!
Hi Sandy,
I also am a happy owner of a Woodland Mills HM126 bought new in the 2014. It has been very reliable with minimal maintenance. Change belts and bearings periodically and of course many blades. I too saw for my own use and enjoyment (and for friends and family on occasion). I get what you are saying about not selling lumber as a business as it would put too much pressure for more production but its nice to know its potential for a back up source of income if needed.
I enjoy your videos and find you are a gifted communicator.
God bless my sawyer friend,
I agree Cliff. I like not having the pressure to cut a set amount of wood. Since I'm mostly cutting for myself I also get to be very picky or not picky at all when cutting the lumber. Thanks again for watching Cliff. All the best!
Nice yield from that spruce👍Planning on Milling some black ash tomorrow myself. Strong sludge first thing of course!
Hey Sandy, what about a log arch to keep the logs out of the dirt, front end elevated by skidding winch and back end held up by arch
I think I'll need to look into making or buying one in the future. Sure seems like the logical choice for sure
@@sawingwithsandy I am currently researching logging arches for my 4 wheeler. Was going to buy one but having a hard time parting woth the $. After more research and going through my brothers metal scrap yard, him and I are going to build one. You just need basic welding skills to build one. You could totally build one on a weekend Sandy.
Answered a few questions for me Thanks.
Hey Sandy our tongue is a very small part of our body, but it can do a lot of damage ,you control your real well, keep up what your are doing.keep me intertaine
Entertained Woops
In 1979 I graduated from University with a degree in Forestry (Industrial Production). This was the pre Forest Engineer course. My Thesis was the use and development of logging equipment for the small wood lot. Your work brings back some great memories.
Sounds like a great program! Thanks for watching Gerald. Happy to hear your input anytime on the forest operations I've got going on.
That should be 1970, not 1979. Worked in my field in the summer of ‘70 in BC. That was it in my career as a Forest “Engineer”. Ended up running my own successful Sales Agency as a manufactures agent in business, contract and health care furniture . Turned bmy engineering skills in forming and running my own Circuit Racing Team along with one of my sons. 75 now and no regrets.
Keep up what you are doing,I like watching from my Lazy Man 👨 chair at near 80 yr old.
wow great explanation that shouldnt be required,. lol you are producing a great how to video of saw milling for the above average guy. your skill set is off the chain . THANKS FOR all you have done as myself and wife will be learning from your experience to reach our goal of making our chicken coop from our own forest . LOL but for real she is retiring and wanted to cut her own wood to build something. My job is and has given her oppurituinty to do just that . HM122 Bushlander . Thanks
Thanks Keith! Appreciate hearing that
i was happy to ear you say that you use your saw dust and even make wood chips and putting it in your roads i know i did mention it in one of your earlier videos when you mentioning how ruff your roads were. I notice that it be time soon to cut those slats into fire wood or chip them but if you cut them in fire wood don't forget to strap the pile down so you don't have to deal with dancing wood al over the place have a great day
Great reminder! Thanks very much
Great videos Sandy! You've given us all some great info on getting started milling our own lumber.
I'm just curious as to what type camera/cameras are you using?
Thanks!
Hi Sandy, what no questions about your sludge brand? Enjoyed the video as usual keep them coming.
God Bless
Rob
haha I knew there was something I was forgetting
Hey Sandy,
Just two quick questions: what part of Ontario are you in and where did you get your IBC totes for $30 apiece? Loving the videos, have learned a lot and looking forward to buying my first sawmill!
A question to follow one on here Sandy. When do you follow up with extra nails in your green boards.
Rick
Truthfully whenever I remember as long as it’s been atleast a year later
Very informative and I appreciate you taking the time to answer those questions, and I don’t care how many “ toys” you have! LOL! We ALL have out toys! If you’re happy and can afford them, that’s cool with me! Love your videos.
The toys sure do seem like an addiction after a while. One day I"ll actually have new equipment though instead of the old clunker equipment (exception is my tractor equipment). haha
i have an hm122 and i would 100% buy it again. like sandy i have cut several thousand board feet.
I wonder what your day job is? You're knowledgeable about so many different things.
Another great vid Sandy…I am curious,do you have issues with your local licensing folks over building with non inspected timber?
When it comes to equipment purchases, the time savings the piece of equipment provides is usually a big factor. As is the wear and tear on your body.
Very true
You have a beautiful piece of property sir.
Thanks John!
As remote as the location I plan to be is I have been looking into a track drive skid steer, the rocks there are notorious for tearing up tires and I think the tracks will help prevent a lot of stucks. Unfortunately I have to consider weight as it all has to be delivered by landing craft
I also looked into a skid steer and they sure are handy. I think the tracks would be great at not creating ruts and tearing up the ground. Only reason I went with a tractor was so that I could have implements mounted to the rear PTO and the availability of the bucket and loader implements as well. I'd like a skid steer though in the future just to compare.
@@sawingwithsandy I plan to have a regular loader at home but keep the skid up north on the island, basically it has to be a Swiss Army knife, one tractor that can mount a grappler, bucket, hoe, brush mulcher. Most things have to serve double duty to avoid expensive shipping on many heavy pieces of equipment
I can imagine the remoteness had some cost added in for transport
@@sawingwithsandy there is one landing craft with the capacity I’ll need so the company that runs it can charge whatever they want
I would sell the scrap lumber as bundles.....to process the waste and after awhile hire a kid to do it!:)
I do see some people around selling slab bundles. Wonder whether they do ok doing that.
Sandy, what have you done with your boat that we saw you put the Bimini on? Have you done any fishing? What do you catch there and maybe some videos of your fishing trips???
Respectfully
Bobby Ray Murphy (northwest Alabama)
Hi Bobby. We fish a little bit around here. I haven’t been out much this year as been really busy. It normally I like to fish for bass on the big lakes and Brooke trout on the small lakes
Hello Handy, I have been on RUclips for just over a year now as sgtrod and i have very few viewers so was this hard for you as weel to get started ? You have a good show keep it up ....
It’s a bit of journey but as long as you enjoy what you’re doing, keep at er
I'm curious if you have ever considered building your own solar kiln? I know you said you don't sell lumber but even for your own projects having wood kiln dried would be a good thing.
I have considered it and I think one will end up in my future. Just hasn't made it to the top of the project list yet
Your back won't hurt now, ha!
That’s for sure!
Hello sandy. Was looking to get 20 acres of 100% woods thought about a sawmill was wondering how many acres you have to sustain your sawmill use?
I have a good size wooded area to draw logs from but I find just one section of the red pine forest (say 10-12 acres) does me fine for providing enough logs for lumber.
Hey Sandy, you touched on your large supply of wood, about how many acres do you think someone needs to be able to produce enough wood similar to what you are doing... not to sell but to have for personal use?
I bet I could sustainably cut trees from about 10-12 acres of my red pine plantation and not run out in my lifetime.
@@sawingwithsandy Great info.. Thank you. keep up the good work.
Hi Sandy
I have been watching your channel for over a year and have really enjoyed watching you in action. It inspired me to buy my own (HM130), and have built a sawmill shed and a drying shed using some of your ideas and incorporated some of my own. It has saved me quite a bit of money as the cost of timber has skyrocketed in the U.K. this year. I snapped my Achilles in the beginning of summer, which slowed things down until my son came home from uni,so was able to send him up on the roof to secure the timbers and then the galvanised sheeting.Most recently I have been sawing up a large oak tree into 1 1/2 inch boards for making garden furniture for family and friends.
I am really impressed with your winch and am investigating this as it could save a lot of work for me in the future. I have worked my way through 7 blades and need to start sharpening them with the blade sharpener and setter, but will refresh my memory before stating by reviewing your excellent video.
Glad I could help a fellow Sawyer out Alex. Great to hear from ya and wonderful part of the world you live in. All the best!
How much area do you need to have cleared for your sawmill set up. Like the area around your saw mill with drying building etc?
I’d say about 1/4 acre or so
What do you do for a day job ? Is it a desk job or do you walk around ?
I would be exhausted and wouldnt want to saw wood if I had a job walking around all day.
Hi Sandy
Please could you tell what is the name of the yellow plastic thing you place on the front end of a log when you are winching?
Thank you kindly
Sure. It’s a skidding cone. Mine is from the Portable Winch Company
Any recommendations on qa pallet forks for a Kioti dk455. I'm in central ontario so any dealers you may have experience with would be helpful too. Great channel btw.
I use walco brand forks but that’s because I found them years ago at a farm store for a good price. I believe most tractor dealerships in Ontario likely sell or cab get Walco forks
@@sawingwithsandy thanks for the quick reply. keep on sawin'
Hey sandy I am also in central Ontario and just wondering where abouts your property is
Are you planning on planting any trees?
How often do you change belts ?
Not very often at all. Maybe every 1.5 years or so. I’ve only changed belts twice I think
What size nails do you use for building your projects??
3.5” ardox galvanized nails generally
@@sawingwithsandy cool thanks
Sandy what series tractor do u have and what size motor do u have ? Thanks
Hi Jerry my tractor is the DK40se HST. 40hp at the engine.
i have not a question, but good greets from germany
Appreciate that Klaus! Hope all is well with you
Sandy, what do you do 'for a living'?
A little bit of everything 😉
When people asked you about how you justify the expense. The time savings are worth it if you can afford those expenses.
Yeah that's a good point Kevin
What is your fulltime occupation?
Do you have to wear plaid to run a chainsaw?
Haha depends who ya ask
I would wear plaid for safety sake.
Sandy I think you should get rid of the Lewis wench and sell it to me 😀
Hi Sandy, how did you justify all of this with the Mrs?
She's a great sport!
Why have the biggest mill for the smallest logs. I have the 122 and live in the interior of BC and it's all I need for the most part. Over kill!! Big mistake having a mill that low no room for waist to clear the track . To much money I'm thinking..
Great questions. Be sure to check out the video for answers and explanations. Thanks for watching
Your forest really needs to be thinned.
You’re right
Won't matter which h brand saw mill you have fuel oil and blades weather changing sharpening or tracking is going be required main thing be dependability
Maintenance going to required the better you are at longer it will last as holds true with any machine
The more bells and whistles you the more to go wrong as judge Judy word say kiss me keep it simple stupid LOL LOL
Every beginner as I would also be start out with basics learn the the basics then grow with it
Have worked in Commercial saw mills Lol different world all together only thing in common is wood and labor other than that night and day difference
I agree Robert. I'm all about the reliability. Nothing worse than having down time when you'd like to be cutting
Saw more, talk less. Love your video's!
Sandy why are you have to answer all though question ? sound like all your's privacy life, you don't have to answer . your home, your land, your equepments not them is your's. all thought is your 's harbby, just like me, i like play around woods more than i go to town.
Thanks Sam!