Finished my homebuilt mill, finally.

[chevytrucking]

I joined this forum years ago and started a sawmill. Got frustrated with not having a shop, so parked the project and focused on that for a long time. Still not done, but finally got back to the mill project. Here's a first look...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7JYq2b82oU

[Kbeitz]

Good first cut... I know you'r all smiles... Dream night tonight...

[hopm]

nice
i would really appreciate a detail of your clamps....could tell enough from the video i could gain alot with my mill with that set up

[drobertson]

very nice,, nuff said, man o man, you got it done!  this is killer for sure,,I have some ideas but will leave them here, no doubt you will figure this one out,, happy, happy, happy! for you!

[slider]

Glad you got your mill and shop together. Not going pc on you but get some guards on your mill before you have company. You don't want anyone standing around when a band breaks.

[scully]

I envy all you guys that took that step to build your own mill . The talent shown is always a pleasure to see . For someone just wanting to be able to mill his own stuff this is a dream come true . Well done and happy sawing !

[Magicman]

Wow, 7 years is a long time to stay quiet.  Congrats on the sawmill and 1st Cut. 

Add your location to your profile so that we will know.   ;D

[chevytrucking]

Thanks guys. I filled out my profile too. I joined this forum and read everything I could back then, started a mill project and got side tracked big time. After years of sitting, I pulled it out of mothballs and finally finished it. It's not perfect, made on the cheap with mostly re-purposed materials. But, it does make lumber! Still learning, but having fun so far. I'm working on a second video that goes into the details of how it's made, coming soon.

[OffGrid973]

Great build and great first video.  Love the setup getting the chainsaw going to start the process.

[justallan1]

Looks like a great job to me.
Thanks for the video.

[thecfarm]

You should be happy!!
I have log stops that go straight up and down too. I put inch marks on mine. 4 inches is really 3½ and 6 inches is really 5½ and so on. Meaning when I set my saw to cut 6 inches,I know I have a ½ to clear the log stop when I have it set at 6 inches. Really helps out when I am cutting flitches.

[Savannahdan]

Congratulations on completing the mill and the shop.  Enjoyed the video.

[gww]

Like to see how you are doing your guide.  I really like cutting cedar.  Sure is pretty coming off your saw.
Nice done vidio.
Cheers
gww

[brianb88]

Well done