13:52 Hey Sandy I bought a Woodland Mills HM126 because of you. I love it. One thing I wish woodland Mills would do is put a throttle stop on the engine so that you can give it a little bit of gas while trying to start it. It's almost like you need one hand on the pull rope and one hand on the throttle. It takes twice as many pulls to finally get it started. As far as the torque wrench is concerned, I bought the woodland Mills tool boxes that fit on the frame. Yes they were expensive but damn they aren't nice. I bought two of them. All my tools fit inside including my log stops. And they look good
I'm receiving my Woodland Mills HM130 max on monday. woodland should probably be sponsoring you because you have been a good ambassador for their brand.
Funny, Sandy, the first thing I noticed, before you commented on it, was the fact you were not bending over to watch the cut. Maybe elevate the bunks on your other machine. Woodland Mill should be sponsoring you; you're a good salesman for their product.......
So Sandy. Congratulations on joining the Hm130max clan. It's funny, quirky, whatever you want to call it... Here is my quick story. In Fall of 2019 we wanted to get a mill. We watched many videos and yours made cents with cost analysis etc. Through that process we have become avid watchers and occasional commentors. As you describe in your last video the higher working surface is much nicer. OK now to bring the whole story back around. We did not order the trailer package with the mill. I milled and built a base so the mill sits approx 2 feet off ground with a log deck to roll logs onto. We are biting the bullet now to get the trailer for the ease of transport and potential of doing jobs locally. Thank you for your videos. I did want to start a channel myself, however the editing and so on seem daunting. We'll catchya on the next one. 👍😁
I bought a HM130 Max based heavily on the review you did comparing all of the saw brands and price points. It was my first saw, so I went with the 130 Max right out of the gate. It's been great! I have been super-satisfied with the saw and the customer support from Woodland Mills. So thanks for pointing me in their direction Sandy! Looking forward to how you work the new saw and any lessons you learn.
The future is good the future is green, can't wait to see what you do with it out there in the deep dark woods, Lol thanks Sandy entertaining as usual, and another good video to learn from.
Exactly the same mill I purchased, (I went w/16' extension). So far I've only had minor adjustments and modifications. Cables stretch a little at first, so check periodically. I put a pen through the bottom of the log clamps. Now they can't fall out. Use that nice ratchet strap if your transporting on rough terrain or any distance. Keep up the good work. Now I feel like I'm really sawing with Sandy. Be well my friend.
Hats off to you. I love cutting wood even in the snow, but don't think I would be putting a saw mill together in freezing temps like you just did, even if paid. Loved it that you didn't even complain about the cold.
late in the season the cold starts bothering me less than the start. I think I was probably still excited about the new mill to not think about the cold. Florida sure would be nice right abotu now though haha
Sorry for the late comment, Sandy. I have been following this very closely, as I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and order the HM 130 Max. So far, I have heard nothing but positive reviews! I trust your judgment and experience! 👍💪
Hey sandy i have the exact sawmill , and have to say I love it! The trailer extensions and loading ramps with a winch are a great addition even if u have a tractor. I’ve rolled on big 25-28 “ 14 foot oak logs with ease using the ramp system. I was in doubt when I saw the ramps but they do work well, just welded a few more anti slip pieces on the ramps cause I found the logs wanted to slip right at the point of coming onto the mill . Your back will thank you with no more bending over
Pretty happy with my hm130 don't have any extensions but i am not into beams, mostly I've got hardwood hickory, oak, walnut, ash maple, poplar. I would like to have a log turner especially for the big ones.
Hi sandy. Hi from Australia. You always can raise the indoor sawmill and don't forget to put a laser on the portable one and you are so lucky to get a parcel of land with a lot of timber on it. you told me how many acers how many acres with trees. It is so hard to find acreage with some timber here. I think most people clear the land to make a look better
Howdy Sandy- I think I could hear the excitement in your voice. Glad you got the new boy up and running. My hearing is not too good so I couldn’t hear the clutch ping which is something I really struggle with on my mill. I always look to see if it moves when idling. Love the effort you put in your videos. Take care and God bless
I homebuilt my sawmill last year and have made several upgrades as I have used it. The one thing I wanted out of my mill was to be portable, but I didn't have the funds or material to do that right away. I found out very quickly having the saw bed close to the ground wasn't going to satisfy my back for long. I "bit the bullet" and acquired the additional materials and fabricated a trailer system to complete a portable mill. It's not perfect and has that homemade look, but it will cut anything I need or want, plus a few of the neighbors have expressed an interest in having a log or two milled. I think you will enjoy your new mill!!
Good morning Sandy looks like you put things right seam to be working great yes I can tell you are going to enjoy the new hight but when you do things by hand the loading is easier when it is low have a nice day P S. You as happy then a kid that just got his little red wagon ha ha ha
Great videos sandy! Really enjoy them! Makes me wana go out to my hm130max and saw everytime i watch your videos. Always great to see a new mill. Thanks for sharing it all with us here on youtube!
It's nice to see someone get their money back from a purchase and enjoy himself. You really have produced enough wood to keep adding to your Castle. That great! Not sure if you hunt but an old fashion Smoke House would be awesome! I wish I could find a piece of property so I could raise my own Beef as well as Pork and Chicken. That's why I said said a Smoke House. Or maybe a Sauna!
Super pumped for you Sandy! You definitely have a great tool there and that’s going to open up more opportunities for you for sawing! Good catches on the engine set up with the throttle cable and idle speed. Little tip to offer, you should if you haven’t already perhaps familiarize yourself with the other two methods for blade tensioning. Just thinking ahead, lol if that was me and I was say at another location away from the shop and had to tension the blade.. but forgot the torque wrench at home.. could be a bit of a delay.. but where the manual is in the tube, not that big of a deal I guess.. but was just something I thought of, because that would be first thing Id do is go and forget the torque wrench at home lol!! Anyways Your videos are excellent, great camera angles, great discussion and directions! Really looking forward to seeing whats next in this playlist and seeing this mill in action! Cheers Sandy!
I'll guarantee that's the mill you'll use most because of everything being waist high it's the same setup as mine its soo nice sawing outside on a beautiful day and having tons of room to work
I've been watching you for a short time now. You've inspired me to buy a mill. I've admired your setup, and plan on setting one up just like it. The only change I plan on making is having my log deck on the off side so I can take my lumber from the operator side straight to the drying shed. This new mill looks like it will work out well. Can't wait to see it in action more. Thanks for your channel and take care.
FInally installed my laser guide, thx to your past vid showing the benefits. Makes it way easier, faster, no guessing. It was easy to use a tape measure, but this way is just simpler. Glad you like the new height, which is my working height too.
Morning Sandy! Very cool. Glad to see it assembled and cutting as it should. I know that you are going to have a lot of fun with this rig. Be safe and healthy. Greetings from Peterborough.
My HM130 is a 2019 model. This wide cut came out in 2020. I was so bummed when I saw all the improvements they upgraded. Nice machine you got there Sandy. Mine is on a trailer too. Can cut up to 16' 3".
Hi, if you cut some wooden log stop material you won't trash your blade if you forget to lower them. Easy to do on the mill and a lot cheaper than a new blade. Dan R
Hey Sandy I think you're really going to enjoy your mobile sawmill everything is at the right Heights no more stooping over to grab boards I ran a mobile wood- Miser lt35 for about 4 years and I really enjoyed the fact that I could go anywhere to saw wood
This new mill is very impressive and I was sure you would like the height difference. it's very obvious that was not your first cut the lumber looked perfect. The only difference in my mill set up an yours is the indicator for the cut I turned my red indicator upside down to make it easier to see where I was cutting. This is just something for you to think about and another great video thanks Sandy
I've barely seen 60 minutes on my hm 130 max on trailer and it feels very good as you say. I'm going to my first customer next week to drive about 30 logs. Wish me luck :)
Great job. I have ran another brand of sawmill that had full hydraulics and hoping if I buy one of these mills I don’t regret it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and showing how to adjust everything to keep blade problems down along with other issues.
Full hydraulics would be so much nicer...I see other videos running LT40s with detached consoles and everything is powered, including the sawmill going down the track. I bet they paid a pretty penny for that convenience.
I bought the 130 max last fall, run into the exact same things you did with the throttle, I have not had much time to use it yet with work so busy. I'm just learning watching your videos, I feel like I can just jump right into it now. Thanks for the video, I'll be watching
Great mill Sandy. Love the tips you showed. The tinging in the clutch and idle adjustment shows the experience you have gained since u got your first Mill. Been following u for a long time now and will be using your tips myself when I finish my Sawmill build this Spring. Excited to see your next video moving the mill around on your Homestead. Keep up the great work.
29:00 I would suggest finding a place which can get you a custom made tarp/cover setup for the cutting head... These type of equipment is prone to live out in the weather...well, you know the drill...
Hey buddy how are ya? So nice to see you are having fun with the new mill. Thanks for showing the throttle cable thing and the ting ting ting thing the clutch was driving me nuts!! Im glad you mentioned about 1 1/2x4. I’ve been cutting 2x4 rough, I just went to go buy 20 penny nails and the are Ridiculous price wise. So I will continue to cut one and 1/2” x 4 two by 4s and use standard 16 penny galvanized nails, I can fit those in my gun. I’m glad you got the trailer sawmill can’t wait to see what ya build next. Take care buddy thanks for sharing God bless you and yours.
it looked like you really enjoyed that first cut. The machine looks like it cuts great. I know you say you like the height buy watching you climb over the trailer to measure the log and move it looks like it would get old fast not to mention getting bigger logs onto it. Thank you for the review. It looks like a great machine, I cannot wait to get mine put together.
I noticed the same thing. My HM122 is mounted close to the ground, I can just step over it to get to the other side of the track, with it on the trailer you have to do a lot more walking. Trade-off for the ability to move it around easily I guess.
It will be a great addition I'm thinking for sure. I'm actually able to reach the log by just leaning a little to move it. Since I'm brand new to it I'm thinking there's going to be a bit of a learning curve for my body position but just like the other one I'm looking forward to hitting my stride as they say soon
I have been running a HM 126 since the fall of 2014. It has been very dependable and still works but I do like some of the modifications on the newer models. You are tempting me to upgrade sawing brother!
Great video. Very helpful. I wonder if the belt on the driven sprocket is loose so that any saw dust that gets accumulated has a chance to fall out. Maybe not. If anyone knows the real reason please share.
So you finally got electric start. Good on ya Sandy. Been awhile. I'll have to catch up. Love my 126 and have cut many a 1 ton log on there. Lumber prices, what lumber prices? 🤣
Nice new mill Sandy. I like the idea of having one stationary mill and one on a trailer. Woodland makes a nice product however the wood mizer mills are interesting because of the log capacity, width and thickness capabilities. They are expensive though. That will be what I look at down the road a ways, one of the industrial mills. Anyhow great videos, keep them coming.
I was planning on buying wood mizer LT 35 Hydrolic but in last 2 years they increase by 30 % ,it no longer works for me as a retirement hobby & maybe make a few dollars ,I think this is best value
@@kenlangille9050 For sure. They do cost a bundle but the capability far exceeds most of what is available as far as log load, log diameter and board thickness. The Woodland mills are very good bang for your buck if you are just doing a little bit here and there and I really like the wide bunks for moving logs around and not digging into the log if your doing live edge stuff. I also like the rail system and the metal band wheel cover with the thumb screw knob. Some friends and I purchased a Norwood HD 36V2 with the hydraulics and it works pretty good. The hydraulics added a lot to the invoice but are pretty much a must for some of the trees we are milling and makes things faster and easier to put in long days without wearing out physically. The narrow bunks I am not a fan of and also do not care for the plastic band wheel cover with rubber straps. They are annoying. Also it took way more time than they say to assemble because of how many pieces it arrived in. There was 200 bolts in the frame and rail system alone and probably close to 500 fasteners total. It was a lot of work. At the same time I doubt any portable mill is perfect and it is the one of if not the most customizable and highest capacity mill in that price range. One of the industrial wood-mizer mills are hopefully in the cards someday but I will probably end up settling for something smaller than those and just set it up so it will be stationary.
Hey Sandy, I bought the same sawmill about a year ago (with the extension) after watching your videos. I have a 2 D cell batterey style pump to fill the mill with gas. Saves on lifting a can or using a funnel. I also use the grapple on my tractor to load my logs onto the bunks. Just a couple ideas for you. Thanks for the videos, I've learned alot from them!
Sandy I was having clutch burn out problems with mine and they told me that the engine needed to reach 3800 RPM for the clutch to operate properly. So I bought a digital tack off of amazon and installed it ,so I could tell what it is running at. And I use a four foot level to set the trailer plus frame up to level ,before cutting.
Congrats on completing the build. Enough with the Blah Blah Blah, I have 2 and you don't antics,,,LOL. Totally mean that as a joke as you know that from before. YES, I'm just jealous is all. I admit it. I am addicted to milling wood and admiring fine equipment. Am very happy for you and definitely raise the other old metal junk, (LOL), up to save your back. Trust me, it's a must now. Take it from an older guy like me thats abused their body and paying the price now. You did Very Good Sandy!!!! I mean that but still don't like you! God's Peace and Blessings with your New Mill,,,THE HM130 Max by Woodland Mills~
I wish they made the adjustable roller arm, and adjustable belt tension wheel as a retro kit for the older models! I guess they would sell less new ones is they did!
I'm sure you didn't notice, but the 2017 was giving the stink eye to the youngin when you fired it up and started cutting that log. Better watch your back. LOL
Magnificent, it looks like a beast but I do know that I must take into consideration that the camera adds 10 lbs. 😝😝 I’m considering getting the bush lander attachment for my 122 just for the purpose of moving it where I need it on my property rather than building a permanent structure for it. Of course I’m going to have too try and sell some of my lumber to pay for it, so I’m hoping that that’s possible. Time will tell. Great purchase, I’m jealous but you put in the effort of this channel to make it happen. I’m just too introverted to drum up the energy to do such a thing so selling lumber is a better option for myself. Good on ya mate.
Thanks Rich. I always tell myself the camera adds 10 pounds when I watch myself on YT too but then again I think back to what I had for lunch and it was probably the hamburger haha
You caught the rpm quickly. The auto lube that works with the throttle would be a good segment on your next video. Really enjoy my portable mill but setting it up to work year long under cover is my goal. Cheers from southern NB.
How is the price of Gas down in the Bancroft area? You could always sell your old Mill and modify the end of the sawmill shed to put the new mill in four wheeler would set it in their just fine! Looks great and now your portable! You will have to make up some extensions for it so you can do longer wood great source of wood is cutting trees on people's property!
That throttle control bar is going to be a elbow buster when cranking on the height adjuster. WM could also improve the log stop holders, they aren’t heavy duty enough for turning the big ones, I replaced mine with 3/8” tubing. Hope you get good use on it, looking to see how long it takes before any of the usual issues arise.
Yeah WM has a few things they need to take care of. I mill a lot of big logs, close to max capacity on a hm130 and it is not a great experience. WM is cheap china garbage tbh. Milling smaller logs below half capacity is alright for the price of such a mill. But don't ever buy WM and think you're going to use it for 20-30in hardwood logs, it will make you cry and want to drive it to a landfill. Buy a used real brand instead like woodmizer, wirex, baker, cooks, etc if you want to produce and be effective with bigger logs.
@@rorschacht8478 I agree, they could make improvements on somethings that, wouldn’t add any cost to them it would lower the price if anything, the two end bunks that never see a log on them, could be angle iron, savings there could go to better log stop holders.
I knew you would enjoy the height difference. Gives the back a break. Let us know what you think of the v belt versus the polyurethane belt. I have been thinking of going to the standard v belt on mine.
Glad to see it up and running brother... Cant wait to see the mill out and working.. Are you planning on extending the trailer at all? Its a nice add-on but definitely makes it harder to take out on your trails if needed.. I extended mine to 24 feet and its a bear moving around the property now on my hilly trails.. One thing Ive noticed, when i extended my mill it did allow the trailer to flex a little more than normal. So when you set up to saw some logs make sure you use a small level when setting the down riggers. Dont wanna be milling with a twisted log bunk.. Im actually thinking about leveling mine out perfectly then adding permanent RV levels in clear view near all the down riggers.. Keep up the hard work there Sandy..👍👍
Those are some great points for me to consider! Thank you. I may extend it in the future but not too sure yet. Figured I’d get some miles on it and see how it ends up going
Can you comment on track extensions. I will be buying the hm130 but trying decide on length. Have you ever run into situations where you could have used another section of track. Or should I decide later if I need to order add-ons.
Nice! If you can fiddle the two small washers so they're between the handle and throttle assy, it'll pivot freely without the need to pull the lever back - didn't see that clarity in the manual. Did you verify the throttle was bottoming out on the stop at full throttle?... mine was not a simple cable adjust, it was greatly restricted by the lubrication switch and needed the mounting bracket adjusted. Need everything I can get for the 30+ inch firs I'm working with! Happy sawing, cheers
Great vid my friend, keep it up. Very interested on how you’ll implement your new mill into your everyday goings on!! I hope you don’t end up removing the hillbilly. That’s what I’m calling your first mill, The Hillbilly
@@sawingwithsandy now you probably need to build a portable dawghaus to use when your family kicks you out for spending too much time with your new toy. }:D
Im guessing in about 15 yrs older than you, and once you start milling at that height, there's no going back!! Great looking mill, thanks for the video!!! Also, that wasn't a rookie mistake. You don't find things like that cable until you start running it.
Hi! I have been watching your videos for maybe a year now and i resently got my own sawmill that are as similar as an almost direct copy of WM.s but with a 420cc lifan engine and I Wonder what oil you use or recomend? I went to Husqvarna store and bought their branded oil för 4stroke snowmower engines.. 5w/30.. Due to de user manual fore The engine one should only use SAE 30 that qualifies för warmer klimatets over +10°c and now we got around +2°c as warmest... Would you recomend another oil or should i kontinue with Husqvarna oil? Thank you for youre videos! Thanks to you ive got both inspiration and motivation to get started with milling and to understand many benefits to make my own lumber.. Especially in this Times when building with aluminium is cheaper than wood where i live 😅 P. S excuse my language 🙂
I tend to use synthetic in all my engines and normally I"ll aim for a 10w-40 or somewhere close to there. I'm really glad you're liking the videos! Happy sawing
I really enjoy watching your videos. We just bought 105 acres and I want to get a mill for all my projects . (The list is quite large) I want to be comfortable when I'm sawing , I notice you side stepped the jack and the wheel on your trailer so you wouldn't hit your knee. Are they in the way or is it something you can get used to ? Keep up the excellent work . It's a Nice piece of property you have !
Hey Simon. I think since everything is so new here I’m probably just not used to where things are but with time I’ll know for certain whether I notice any issues with them
Hi Rich, I do have the new laser on my new HM130max sawmill. In fact, I have two lasers now hooked up. I've got a few videos out about a month or two ago showing the install.
Hey Sandy, Im right on the edge of buying the 130. Got lots of builds i want to do. How are you liking it so far? And on average, how long do the blades last?... if the logs are clean.
Hi. Sandy. Congratulations on the new. Mill. Looks great. Hey. Quick question if you could. How long is the rod. On the log clamp. Thx. ( would like to retrofit to my older style mill. Thx )
Hey David! Thanks for watching. I'm not currently out at my sawmill but I'll try to remember to mention the rod length in a upcoming video for ya. All the best
Here I'm watching this video again... LoL, and I want you to know that I reported you... I sure did I reported to Woodland Mills that it is because of you they got all my money... Lol because I wanna have a great time like you do cutting some wood. So now I'm just waiting by my mailbox LoL, I order the hm130max. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
Is your lubrication system functioning? It looks like you're missing a spring that rides the throttle cable that engages the lubrication valve's actuator plate when the throttle is engaged, to start the lubrication flow. [Edit: Page 107 in the manual, #86 in the exploded view, part 0005578 and looking at time 20:51 in the video]
hi Sandy. i have been watching you for 6 months now, and i am going to buy a sawmill like this, 6 meters long, because of you. But i want to ask you, what extra equipment should i order with? i will youse tractor with frontloader to load logs onto the sawmill, so i dont need the loader equipment, but anything else, you suggest i order with? i have mostly pine upto 75cm diameter. Best regards from Norway. Carl
Hi Carl, great to hear from you. I think the best thing to have is a cant hook. Really helpful to maneouver the log around on the mill. I also would look into a sawmill bed extension if you're going to be milling wood above 8' as I find the extra space is helpful and requires you to not have to move around the log end to end too much. Other than that maybe some extra blades just to keep ya sawing. It's a bit of a decision on how you wnat to sharpen your blades but if you have someone local who sharpens them that would work other wise you could look into sharpening equipment. Hope that helps and feel free to get back in touch with me with any questions, Thanks again for watching!
Does your new mill have a track extension? I also noticed the end of your log wasn't on a bunk measure that end of the board sometimes if it's not on the bunk it will get a fat end on the board
Good video.
Thanks Carole. Good to have nice folks like yourself on the channel
Nice sharing 👍🇮🇩👈
Thanks! Glad you liked the video
That clutch/throttle is very helpful
Good Luck Sandy and have fun out Yonder 💛
looks good Sandy!!
Nice job. I got to run a Woodland mills HM126 yesterday. Great product
13:52 Hey Sandy I bought a Woodland Mills HM126 because of you. I love it. One thing I wish woodland Mills would do is put a throttle stop on the engine so that you can give it a little bit of gas while trying to start it. It's almost like you need one hand on the pull rope and one hand on the throttle. It takes twice as many pulls to finally get it started.
As far as the torque wrench is concerned, I bought the woodland Mills tool boxes that fit on the frame. Yes they were expensive but damn they aren't nice. I bought two of them. All my tools fit inside including my log stops. And they look good
Great to hear about the sawmill Jess!
I'm receiving my Woodland Mills HM130 max on monday. woodland should probably be sponsoring you because you have been a good ambassador for their brand.
Funny, Sandy, the first thing I noticed, before you commented on it, was the fact you were not bending over to watch the cut. Maybe elevate the bunks on your other machine. Woodland Mill should be sponsoring you; you're a good salesman for their product.......
Hi sandy glad to here your back is happy good review from John
So Sandy. Congratulations on joining the Hm130max clan. It's funny, quirky, whatever you want to call it... Here is my quick story. In Fall of 2019 we wanted to get a mill. We watched many videos and yours made cents with cost analysis etc. Through that process we have become avid watchers and occasional commentors. As you describe in your last video the higher working surface is much nicer. OK now to bring the whole story back around. We did not order the trailer package with the mill. I milled and built a base so the mill sits approx 2 feet off ground with a log deck to roll logs onto. We are biting the bullet now to get the trailer for the ease of transport and potential of doing jobs locally.
Thank you for your videos. I did want to start a channel myself, however the editing and so on seem daunting. We'll catchya on the next one. 👍😁
I bought a HM130 Max based heavily on the review you did comparing all of the saw brands and price points. It was my first saw, so I went with the 130 Max right out of the gate. It's been great! I have been super-satisfied with the saw and the customer support from Woodland Mills. So thanks for pointing me in their direction Sandy! Looking forward to how you work the new saw and any lessons you learn.
Congrats, glad you like the new machine.
I bet your back appreciates the trailer.
You are Sooo Blessed! And I loved the adjustments you went thru on the engine throttle! Big Thumbs up and teaching segment!
Good to hear you like the video Joseph.
Very happy for you Sandy
Thanks Morgan!
Good Job Sandy, Yes I can "Hear" how sharp of a blade ya have, a bit more expensive Sharp Blade Rocks in my book. Enjoy !
The throttle cable tip was on point. After cutting my first log - I can see I have to fine tune my throttle cable, too. This was helpful.
Nice addition! Thanks for sharing
Thanks Russell
The future is good the future is green, can't wait to see what you do with it out there in the deep dark woods, Lol thanks Sandy entertaining as usual, and another good video to learn from.
Exactly the same mill I purchased, (I went w/16' extension). So far I've only had minor adjustments and modifications. Cables stretch a little at first, so check periodically. I put a pen through the bottom of the log clamps. Now they can't fall out. Use that nice ratchet strap if your transporting on rough terrain or any distance. Keep up the good work. Now I feel like I'm really sawing with Sandy.
Be well my friend.
Thanks Chuck. Good idea with the pin!
Nice new Sawmill Sandy, congratulations.
Thanks TJ
Hats off to you. I love cutting wood even in the snow, but don't think I would be putting a saw mill together in freezing temps like you just did, even if paid. Loved it that you didn't even complain about the cold.
late in the season the cold starts bothering me less than the start. I think I was probably still excited about the new mill to not think about the cold. Florida sure would be nice right abotu now though haha
So glad you got to figure it out your battery didn't fit
Thanks for watching Mark
Sorry for the late comment, Sandy. I have been following this very closely, as I'm getting ready to pull the trigger and order the HM 130 Max. So far, I have heard nothing but positive reviews! I trust your judgment and experience! 👍💪
I can honestly say I've had good experience with the sawmill and think it's a good value for sure
Hey sandy i have the exact sawmill , and have to say I love it! The trailer extensions and loading ramps with a winch are a great addition even if u have a tractor. I’ve rolled on big 25-28 “ 14 foot oak logs with ease using the ramp system. I was in doubt when I saw the ramps but they do work well, just welded a few more anti slip pieces on the ramps cause I found the logs wanted to slip right at the point of coming onto the mill . Your back will thank you with no more bending over
Pretty happy with my hm130 don't have any extensions but i am not into beams, mostly I've got hardwood hickory, oak, walnut, ash maple, poplar. I would like to have a log turner especially for the big ones.
Hi sandy. Hi from Australia. You always can raise the indoor sawmill and don't forget to put a laser on the portable one and you are so lucky to get a parcel of land with a lot of timber on it. you told me how many acers how many acres with trees. It is so hard to find acreage with some timber here. I think most people clear the land to make a look better
Howdy Sandy- I think I could hear the excitement in your voice. Glad you got the new boy up and running. My hearing is not too good so I couldn’t hear the clutch ping which is something I really struggle with on my mill. I always look to see if it moves when idling. Love the effort you put in your videos. Take care and God bless
I homebuilt my sawmill last year and have made several upgrades as I have used it. The one thing I wanted out of my mill was to be portable, but I didn't have the funds or material to do that right away. I found out very quickly having the saw bed close to the ground wasn't going to satisfy my back for long. I "bit the bullet" and acquired the additional materials and fabricated a trailer system to complete a portable mill. It's not perfect and has that homemade look, but it will cut anything I need or want, plus a few of the neighbors have expressed an interest in having a log or two milled. I think you will enjoy your new mill!!
I'm always interested to hear builds like this. Great work!
Good morning Sandy looks like you put things right seam to be working great yes I can tell you are going to enjoy the new hight but when you do things by hand the loading is easier when it is low have a nice day
P S. You as happy then a kid that just got his little red wagon ha ha ha
haha you got that right
The throttle cable has given me problems as well, but like you I like my woodland mill.
YEah took a little figuring but got it all buttoned up.
Great videos sandy! Really enjoy them! Makes me wana go out to my hm130max and saw everytime i watch your videos. Always great to see a new mill. Thanks for sharing it all with us here on youtube!
Thanks! Glad to have ya here on the channel
Nice picture of the my mill
Hope you're liking it. I'm looking for war to puitting some miles on this one
It's nice to see someone get their money back from a purchase and enjoy himself. You really have produced enough wood to keep adding to your Castle. That great! Not sure if you hunt but an old fashion Smoke House would be awesome! I wish I could find a piece of property so I could raise my own Beef as well as Pork and Chicken. That's why I said said a Smoke House. Or maybe a Sauna!
That Sauna sure sounds nice right about now!
Super pumped for you Sandy! You definitely have a great tool there and that’s going to open up more opportunities for you for sawing! Good catches on the engine set up with the throttle cable and idle speed. Little tip to offer, you should if you haven’t already perhaps familiarize yourself with the other two methods for blade tensioning. Just thinking ahead, lol if that was me and I was say at another location away from the shop and had to tension the blade.. but forgot the torque wrench at home.. could be a bit of a delay.. but where the manual is in the tube, not that big of a deal I guess.. but was just something I thought of, because that would be first thing Id do is go and forget the torque wrench at home lol!! Anyways Your videos are excellent, great camera angles, great discussion and directions! Really looking forward to seeing whats next in this playlist and seeing this mill in action! Cheers Sandy!
Great point. I'm sure I will forget that torque wrench sometime
I didn't have all those blade tighten options, fush bearing was the only options , and that works just fine for your information. Nice mill 👍.
Thanks Del.
Tank you good vidéo
I'll guarantee that's the mill you'll use most because of everything being waist high it's the same setup as mine its soo nice sawing outside on a beautiful day and having tons of room to work
Yeah I can see where you're coming from there
I've been watching you for a short time now. You've inspired me to buy a mill. I've admired your setup, and plan on setting one up just like it. The only change I plan on making is having my log deck on the off side so I can take my lumber from the operator side straight to the drying shed. This new mill looks like it will work out well. Can't wait to see it in action more. Thanks for your channel and take care.
I can see how that would make for a good setup as well. Glad to have ya hear on the channel
Nice set up!
Thanks Mark!
FInally installed my laser guide, thx to your past vid showing the benefits. Makes it way easier, faster, no guessing. It was easy to use a tape measure, but this way is just simpler. Glad you like the new height, which is my working height too.
Morning Sandy! Very cool. Glad to see it assembled and cutting as it should. I know that you are going to have a lot of fun with this rig. Be safe and healthy. Greetings from Peterborough.
Thanks Ken!
My HM130 is a 2019 model. This wide cut came out in 2020. I was so bummed when I saw all the improvements they upgraded. Nice machine you got there Sandy. Mine is on a trailer too. Can cut up to 16' 3".
I like the extra length. Maybe I’ll do the same an add an additional section at some point in the future
Same. I have a HM122. I have the old plastic bottle water reservoir. Sure wish I had one of these metal ones like ya'll have. Thanks for video.
Hi, if you cut some wooden log stop material you won't trash your blade if you forget to lower them. Easy to do on the mill and a lot cheaper than a new blade. Dan R
Good point
I belive your new mill has a guard on it so you can't hit the log stops. My new hm126 has a steel guard to protect the blade from hitting them
Hey Sandy I think you're really going to enjoy your mobile sawmill everything is at the right Heights no more stooping over to grab boards I ran a mobile wood- Miser lt35 for about 4 years and I really enjoyed the fact that I could go anywhere to saw wood
This new mill is very impressive and I was sure you would like the height difference. it's very obvious that was not your first cut the lumber looked perfect. The only difference in my mill set up an yours is the indicator for the cut I turned my red indicator upside down to make it easier to see where I was cutting. This is just something for you to think about and another great video thanks Sandy
That’s a great idea! Thank was wondering about that scale for a little bit but good to hear first hand from someone who’s done that
Sandy, you may want to take a look at your air filter setting. I think I saw it in Summer mode. In Winter mode it tends to warm up faster.
Good eye Richard. Thank you
I've barely seen 60 minutes on my hm 130 max on trailer and it feels very good as you say. I'm going to my first customer next week to drive about 30 logs. Wish me luck :)
Great to hear Toni. Hope all goes well!
Great job. I have ran another brand of sawmill that had full hydraulics and hoping if I buy one of these mills I don’t regret it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and showing how to adjust everything to keep blade problems down along with other issues.
Always happy to help Richard
Full hydraulics would be so much nicer...I see other videos running LT40s with detached consoles and everything is powered, including the sawmill going down the track. I bet they paid a pretty penny for that convenience.
I’ve owned 2 hydraulic mills in the pass but sold them long ago. I’m just hoping I don’t regret not having hydraulics on this mill.
Mill looks awesome. Looking forward to your review on the difference of the two mills, especially once you start moving around with the new mill.
For sure. Thanks for watching Paul!
I bought the 130 max last fall, run into the exact same things you did with the throttle, I have not had much time to use it yet with work so busy. I'm just learning watching your videos, I feel like I can just jump right into it now. Thanks for the video, I'll be watching
Great to hear and I’m happy you liked the videos
Great mill Sandy. Love the tips you showed. The tinging in the clutch and idle adjustment shows the experience you have gained since u got your first Mill. Been following u for a long time now and will be using your tips myself when I finish my Sawmill build this Spring.
Excited to see your next video moving the mill around on your Homestead.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks for sticking with me here on the channel David
29:00 I would suggest finding a place which can get you a custom made tarp/cover setup for the cutting head... These type of equipment is prone to live out in the weather...well, you know the drill...
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Hey buddy how are ya? So nice to see you are having fun with the new mill. Thanks for showing the throttle cable thing and the ting ting ting thing the clutch was driving me nuts!! Im glad you mentioned about 1 1/2x4. I’ve been cutting 2x4 rough, I just went to go buy 20 penny nails and the are Ridiculous price wise. So I will continue to cut one and 1/2” x 4 two by 4s and use standard 16 penny galvanized nails, I can fit those in my gun. I’m glad you got the trailer sawmill can’t wait to see what ya build next. Take care buddy thanks for sharing God bless you and yours.
Doing well thanks! Hard to swallow the prices eh. I hear that
awesome video Sandy love the set up. i just goy my 126 14 hp this morning almost put together and hoping to be sawing logs this weekend. take care
it looked like you really enjoyed that first cut. The machine looks like it cuts great. I know you say you like the height buy watching you climb over the trailer to measure the log and move it looks like it would get old fast not to mention getting bigger logs onto it. Thank you for the review. It looks like a great machine, I cannot wait to get mine put together.
I noticed the same thing. My HM122 is mounted close to the ground, I can just step over it to get to the other side of the track, with it on the trailer you have to do a lot more walking. Trade-off for the ability to move it around easily I guess.
It will be a great addition I'm thinking for sure. I'm actually able to reach the log by just leaning a little to move it. Since I'm brand new to it I'm thinking there's going to be a bit of a learning curve for my body position but just like the other one I'm looking forward to hitting my stride as they say soon
I have been running a HM 126 since the fall of 2014. It has been very dependable and still works but I do like some of the modifications on the newer models. You are tempting me to upgrade sawing brother!
Uh oh. Don't get me in trouble now haha
@@sawingwithsandy Hey Sandy, How tall off the ground does the new sawmill stand at its highest point? Wondering about clearance.
Great video. Very helpful. I wonder if the belt on the driven sprocket is loose so that any saw dust that gets accumulated has a chance to fall out. Maybe not. If anyone knows the real reason please share.
So you finally got electric start. Good on ya Sandy. Been awhile. I'll have to catch up. Love my 126 and have cut many a 1 ton log on there. Lumber prices, what lumber prices? 🤣
Nice new mill Sandy. I like the idea of having one stationary mill and one on a trailer. Woodland makes a nice product however the wood mizer mills are interesting because of the log capacity, width and thickness capabilities. They are expensive though. That will be what I look at down the road a ways, one of the industrial mills. Anyhow great videos, keep them coming.
I was planning on buying wood mizer LT 35 Hydrolic but in last 2 years they increase by 30 % ,it no longer works for me as a retirement hobby & maybe make a few dollars ,I think this is best value
I hear ya there Douglas. Glad you're liking the videos and thanks again for watching
@@kenlangille9050 For sure. They do cost a bundle but the capability far exceeds most of what is available as far as log load, log diameter and board thickness. The Woodland mills are very good bang for your buck if you are just doing a little bit here and there and I really like the wide bunks for moving logs around and not digging into the log if your doing live edge stuff. I also like the rail system and the metal band wheel cover with the thumb screw knob.
Some friends and I purchased a Norwood HD 36V2 with the hydraulics and it works pretty good. The hydraulics added a lot to the invoice but are pretty much a must for some of the trees we are milling and makes things faster and easier to put in long days without wearing out physically. The narrow bunks I am not a fan of and also do not care for the plastic band wheel cover with rubber straps. They are annoying. Also it took way more time than they say to assemble because of how many pieces it arrived in. There was 200 bolts in the frame and rail system alone and probably close to 500 fasteners total. It was a lot of work. At the same time I doubt any portable mill is perfect and it is the one of if not the most customizable and highest capacity mill in that price range.
One of the industrial wood-mizer mills are hopefully in the cards someday but I will probably end up settling for something smaller than those and just set it up so it will be stationary.
Hey Sandy, I bought the same sawmill about a year ago (with the extension) after watching your videos. I have a 2 D cell batterey style pump to fill the mill with gas. Saves on lifting a can or using a funnel. I also use the grapple on my tractor to load my logs onto the bunks. Just a couple ideas for you. Thanks for the videos, I've learned alot from them!
I also bought this mill a year ago and I wish I'd go with a used woodmizer instead. Woodland mills is cheap china garbage tbh.
That would work out well Scott. Think may be one in my future for sure
Sandy I was having clutch burn out problems with mine and they told me that the engine needed to reach 3800 RPM for the clutch to operate properly. So I bought a digital tack off of amazon and installed it ,so I could tell what it is running at. And I use a four foot level to set the trailer plus frame up to level ,before cutting.
I like the rpm idea. Thanks for sharing Jeff
Congrats on completing the build. Enough with the Blah Blah Blah, I have 2 and you don't antics,,,LOL. Totally mean that as a joke as you know that from before. YES, I'm just jealous is all. I admit it. I am addicted to milling wood and admiring fine equipment. Am very happy for you and definitely raise the other old metal junk, (LOL), up to save your back. Trust me, it's a must now. Take it from an older guy like me thats abused their body and paying the price now. You did Very Good Sandy!!!! I mean that but still don't like you! God's Peace and Blessings with your New Mill,,,THE HM130 Max by Woodland Mills~
Are you doing a lot of portable sawmill work? Looking forward to seeing that thanks
I wish they made the adjustable roller arm, and adjustable belt tension wheel as a retro kit for the older models! I guess they would sell less new ones is they did!
I see what ya mean Dana
I'm sure you didn't notice, but the 2017 was giving the stink eye to the youngin when you fired it up and started cutting that log. Better watch your back. LOL
Haha I’m in it’s bad books
Magnificent, it looks like a beast but I do know that I must take into consideration that the camera adds 10 lbs. 😝😝
I’m considering getting the bush lander attachment for my 122 just for the purpose of moving it where I need it on my property rather than building a permanent structure for it. Of course I’m going to have too try and sell some of my lumber to pay for it, so I’m hoping that that’s possible. Time will tell.
Great purchase, I’m jealous but you put in the effort of this channel to make it happen. I’m just too introverted to drum up the energy to do such a thing so selling lumber is a better option for myself. Good on ya mate.
Thanks Rich. I always tell myself the camera adds 10 pounds when I watch myself on YT too but then again I think back to what I had for lunch and it was probably the hamburger haha
You caught the rpm quickly. The auto lube that works with the throttle would be a good segment on your next video. Really enjoy my portable mill but setting it up to work year long under cover is my goal. Cheers from southern NB.
Yeah the winters sure can be tough to get out and mill with all the snow that you and I both get
How is the price of Gas down in the Bancroft area?
You could always sell your old Mill and modify the end of the sawmill shed to put the new mill in four wheeler would set it in their just fine! Looks great and now your portable! You will have to make up some extensions for it so you can do longer wood great source of wood is cutting trees on people's property!
I'm a few hours away from Bancroft but I'm assuming gas is pretty similar around $1.80/L and diesel at $2.00/L Canadian
@@sawingwithsandy ridiculous isn't it!
That throttle control bar is going to be a elbow buster when cranking on the height adjuster. WM could also improve the log stop holders, they aren’t heavy duty enough for turning the big ones, I replaced mine with 3/8” tubing. Hope you get good use on it, looking to see how long it takes before any of the usual issues arise.
Thanks for watching!
Yeah WM has a few things they need to take care of. I mill a lot of big logs, close to max capacity on a hm130 and it is not a great experience. WM is cheap china garbage tbh. Milling smaller logs below half capacity is alright for the price of such a mill. But don't ever buy WM and think you're going to use it for 20-30in hardwood logs, it will make you cry and want to drive it to a landfill. Buy a used real brand instead like woodmizer, wirex, baker, cooks, etc if you want to produce and be effective with bigger logs.
@@rorschacht8478 I agree, they could make improvements on somethings that, wouldn’t add any cost to them it would lower the price if anything, the two end bunks that never see a log on them, could be angle iron, savings there could go to better log stop holders.
Yes great video I'll that the old thanks
Thanks Mark. Glad you liked the video
Looking for a good used mill in good condition of starting a cabin of grid 24x24 octagon d shape logs
I knew you would enjoy the height difference. Gives the back a break. Let us know what you think of the v belt versus the polyurethane belt. I have been thinking of going to the standard v belt on mine.
Will do Johnny
Glad to see it up and running brother... Cant wait to see the mill out and working..
Are you planning on extending the trailer at all? Its a nice add-on but definitely makes it harder to take out on your trails if needed..
I extended mine to 24 feet and its a bear moving around the property now on my hilly trails..
One thing Ive noticed, when i extended my mill it did allow the trailer to flex a little more than normal. So when you set up to saw some logs make sure you use a small level when setting the down riggers. Dont wanna be milling with a twisted log bunk.. Im actually thinking about leveling mine out perfectly then adding permanent RV levels in clear view near all the down riggers..
Keep up the hard work there Sandy..👍👍
Those are some great points for me to consider! Thank you. I may extend it in the future but not too sure yet. Figured I’d get some miles on it and see how it ends up going
Great video Sandy. Are you going to put that laser line on this mill too?
Can you comment on track extensions. I will be buying the hm130 but trying decide on length. Have you ever run into situations where you could have used another section of track. Or should I decide later if I need to order add-ons.
Nice! If you can fiddle the two small washers so they're between the handle and throttle assy, it'll pivot freely without the need to pull the lever back - didn't see that clarity in the manual. Did you verify the throttle was bottoming out on the stop at full throttle?... mine was not a simple cable adjust, it was greatly restricted by the lubrication switch and needed the mounting bracket adjusted. Need everything I can get for the 30+ inch firs I'm working with! Happy sawing, cheers
Thanks for the tips!
Great vid my friend, keep it up. Very interested on how you’ll implement your new mill into your everyday goings on!! I hope you don’t end up removing the hillbilly. That’s what I’m calling your first mill, The Hillbilly
No way I'm getting rid of the hillbilly hideout 2.0 (my official name for it) haha.
Great man, hey looking forward to the next episode!!
@@sawingwithsandy now you probably need to build a portable dawghaus to use when your family kicks you out for spending too much time with your new toy. }:D
I pull start mine. after one pull it was running first start
Can’t go wrong there!
It is quiet. Cranked good for a cold day. You going to keep the old one?
Think I’ll keep the old one for a while to compare with the new one
Im guessing in about 15 yrs older than you, and once you start milling at that height, there's no going back!! Great looking mill, thanks for the video!!! Also, that wasn't a rookie mistake. You don't find things like that cable until you start running it.
Thanks for watching Doc. I appreciate the support on the channel
Now you can build another shed to keep it out of the weather.
I like that idea!
Hi! I have been watching your videos for maybe a year now and i resently got my own sawmill that are as similar as an almost direct copy of WM.s but with a 420cc lifan engine and I Wonder what oil you use or recomend? I went to Husqvarna store and bought their branded oil för 4stroke snowmower engines.. 5w/30.. Due to de user manual fore The engine one should only use SAE 30 that qualifies för warmer klimatets over +10°c and now we got around +2°c as warmest... Would you recomend another oil or should i kontinue with Husqvarna oil? Thank you for youre videos! Thanks to you ive got both inspiration and motivation to get started with milling and to understand many benefits to make my own lumber.. Especially in this Times when building with aluminium is cheaper than wood where i live 😅
P. S excuse my language 🙂
I tend to use synthetic in all my engines and normally I"ll aim for a 10w-40 or somewhere close to there. I'm really glad you're liking the videos! Happy sawing
I really enjoy watching your videos. We just bought 105 acres and I want to get a mill for all my projects . (The list is quite large) I want to be comfortable when I'm sawing , I notice you side stepped the jack and the wheel on your trailer so you wouldn't hit your knee. Are they in the way or is it something you can get used to ?
Keep up the excellent work . It's a Nice piece of property you have !
Hey Simon. I think since everything is so new here I’m probably just not used to where things are but with time I’ll know for certain whether I notice any issues with them
Have you put your lazer on yet. Will you put it on If so would like to see how
Hi Rich, I do have the new laser on my new HM130max sawmill. In fact, I have two lasers now hooked up. I've got a few videos out about a month or two ago showing the install.
I notice a few new features how do you compare the new mill to the old one
Hi Ricky, I haven't had a chance to dive in too deep to the main differences yet but I"ll be sure to do that and get back to ya with a video soon
Hey Sandy,
Im right on the edge of buying the 130.
Got lots of builds i want to do. How are you liking it so far?
And on average, how long do the blades last?... if the logs are clean.
Hi. Sandy. Congratulations on the new. Mill. Looks great. Hey. Quick question if you could. How long is the rod. On the log clamp. Thx. ( would like to retrofit to my older style mill. Thx )
Hey David! Thanks for watching. I'm not currently out at my sawmill but I'll try to remember to mention the rod length in a upcoming video for ya. All the best
I have a 126 with trailer and 16ft. I can see that yours will be much easier to move around in the woods, also did you get the fenders for it
the length will be nice for sure. Yeah I"ve got fenders for it as well.
Question, can you quick release the wheels to get them out of the way?
There’s quick release fenders but the wheels would have to be unbolted
Glad to see the new mill is up and cutting. Are you going to get another laser for the new one?
Think I’ll hold off on another laser for now until I get used to the new sawmill
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Thanks!
I’m curious if the new mill on the trailer is going to fit under the end of your mill shack or if you are going to have to shorten the end boards.
I'm likely going to move it's location from where this was filmed but haven't quite figured out the location yet
Here I'm watching this video again... LoL, and I want you to know that I reported you... I sure did I reported to Woodland Mills that it is because of you they got all my money... Lol because I wanna have a great time like you do cutting some wood. So now I'm just waiting by my mailbox LoL, I order the hm130max.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.
hahha when you said you reported me I almost spilled my coffee. Was wondering where it was headed.
Is your lubrication system functioning? It looks like you're missing a spring that rides the throttle cable that engages the lubrication valve's actuator plate when the throttle is engaged, to start the lubrication flow. [Edit: Page 107 in the manual, #86 in the exploded view, part 0005578 and looking at time 20:51 in the video]
Hi Paul. My spring is there but it's black in colour so may be a bit difficult to see.
hi Sandy. i have been watching you for 6 months now, and i am going to buy a sawmill like this, 6 meters long, because of you.
But i want to ask you, what extra equipment should i order with?
i will youse tractor with frontloader to load logs onto the sawmill, so i dont need the loader equipment, but anything else, you suggest i order with?
i have mostly pine upto 75cm diameter.
Best regards from Norway.
Carl
Hi Carl, great to hear from you. I think the best thing to have is a cant hook. Really helpful to maneouver the log around on the mill. I also would look into a sawmill bed extension if you're going to be milling wood above 8' as I find the extra space is helpful and requires you to not have to move around the log end to end too much. Other than that maybe some extra blades just to keep ya sawing. It's a bit of a decision on how you wnat to sharpen your blades but if you have someone local who sharpens them that would work other wise you could look into sharpening equipment. Hope that helps and feel free to get back in touch with me with any questions, Thanks again for watching!
Where are your power head and your lazers on new mill?
Does your new mill have a track extension? I also noticed the end of your log wasn't on a bunk measure that end of the board sometimes if it's not on the bunk it will get a fat end on the board
Hey Terry. This mill trailer doesn’t have any extensions added at this point
Hi Terry if I read the info on woodland Mills website you can get the extension for the trailer and the mill up to 16' logs
Yes I know he can get the extension I just thought he said he got one in a previous video
12:22 As per usual: Battery not included... You could remove the battery box from the metal tray and set the battery on there naked...