Harbor Freight in Maine

[giant splinter]

If you look closely at the HF sawmill it bears a striking resemblance to the Woodland Mills HM126, I suspect it may be an adequate mill for a guy sawing on weekends and small building projects and the price is down low enough that it is affordable for a lot of those sawyers with a tight budget could get a start into making lumber for their own use projects. Might even be ok for a contractor wanting to mill a few patio cover specialty beams or railing.

[BobInMN]

I bought the Harbor Freight Sawmill.  Ordered last Easter on sale and using the 25% off coupon, total I paid, including shipping to my door, was $1456.00.  It was on backorder until September (I wasn't billed until it shipped).  Put some Woodmizer blades on it and it works great.

[thecfarm]

BobInMN,congrats on the mill. What's all the lumber being used for?

[BobInMN]

I haven't sawn very much, so far.  I'd like to cut enough to build the grandkids a playhouse next year.  After that I would kind of like to build a small cabin/guest house.  I've got some plans for a 12' X 18', 1-1/2 story cabin.  It would be a nice size to move if I ever wanted to sell it.

[SPIKER]

I haven't sawn very much, so far.  I'd like to cut enough to build the grandkids a playhouse next year.  After that I would kind of like to build a small cabin/guest house.  I've got some plans for a 12' X 18', 1-1/2 story cabin.  It would be a nice size to move if I ever wanted to sell it.

Bob:

I have heard the lift/threaded rod NUT is soft brass and can strip out pretty easy.   If you can keep them lubricated and an eye on them for sawdust or dirt built up.   I have a 25% off that I was looking at maybe buying one then re-selling it after trying it out for hobby playing around.

Mark

[BobInMN]

Mark,

The lift screw is sealed in a square tube, kind of hard to get at to lube.  There is a posting on another forum on how to easily replace the nut with a steel one from a Harbor Freight jack.  The guys that are having troubles with the lift on the LT-10 should look at this design, it would be an easy fix.

When I set my mill up the engine started on the very first pull.  So far I'm very satisfied for what I paid for this mill.  I know someone else who just ordered one and didn't have to wait for backorder.  Seems HF now has them in stock.

Bob