Couldn’t agree more. I’m new to this so I’ve been all over TH-cam and the internet. This channel is by far the number one resource for one-stop knowledge. With a side of humor!
Thank you for posting your knowledge for us to learn. Just ordered a lt 40 wide. Watching your videos every morning before it shows up in 9 months. My dad’s side of the family is from Alabama.
Funny guy. Meant that in the most positive way! Haha. I’m old and new at all this and I appreciate the advice you’re providing. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. That doesn’t mean old but those who have been at it longer. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Robert, thanks for another outstanding video, can't wait to hear the next 5 things. I've been saving your sawmill videos in a file and they really are forming a curriculum for aspiring sawmill operators like myself! This is the kind of video I value the most, so much more helpful than endless footage of people running their sawmill. Thanks for taking the time to produce this kind of content!
Appreciate your time and effort to educate us. A video of the next five would be interesting. As a new sawyer i really find your videos where you attack a log and give your reasoning for cutting it the way you are as you go very helpful and educational. Thanks !
New to the sawmill world. Love your content, but, have a Question, hopefully i can explain the picture in my head, would it be better to have one guide tool going in one direction and the other going opposite? Just wondering about the tool twisting the blade.
I'm a recent subscriber. I must say, I sincerely appreciate your educational style and last but not least, is your magnificent sense of humor! Keep up this awesome job!
Great to hear! Don't forget, we are a professional sawmill, and I give out real info as if I was training an employee on how to mill wood and maintain our equipment, to our standards. No spandex and no fluff here. Thanks for the comment.
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience! As a new sawyer I watch a lot of milling videos. Your channel is the most instruction focused channel I have found. Your content has certainly shortened my learning curve and is helping me become a better and more knowledgeable sawyer
Hey buddy, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. My father in law just recently passed away and now I've been trying to pickup where he left off and continue to mill wood for people. He has a Woodmizer LT40. Old style lol. There's nothing digital or electronic on this mill. He ran it 7 days a week, matter of fact about 2 years ago he put a new engine on it cause he wore the first one out. I've been having problem after problem with the mill but watching your videos is great information. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom with everyone.
I hear "Southern" so I understand you perfectly! As far as types of videos, I love the ones like this. I like them all, but on these I always learn a little something. Episode #2: items 6-10; Episode #3: items 11-15; and so on,,, Starting a series and you didn't even realize it.
Seeing and hearing your troubleshooting and setup pointers is awesome. My uncle passed away unexpectedly last month before he got a chance to teach me how to run the Woodmizer. He I know he crossed the million board ft many years ago, he left with decades of knowledge. The algorithm pointed me to you, and I’m so appreciative of the knowledge you’re sharing. Many thanks!
Hey neighbor, I am a happily retired brain doctor in a not too far away Alabama city having a blast with my sawmill building a timber-frame mountain cabin with beams up to 8*8” hardwood beams. I think I enjoy milling the Timbers more than cutting the frames! Sawmilling is so much fun. I really enjoy your wisdom. Stay safe!
Good stuff, cut my first log on my new cooks yesterday. I really enjoy your videos. Very informative. I am guessing the belt tension has some say so also, thanks for sharing.
Awesome! Just in time. I have an unknown brand of mill,40 years old or older. Heavily modified and still has a bunch of shortcomings. This video ticks all the boxes. Been using it about ten years with ok results but always looking for better performance. Thanks
So enjoy your videos, even if you talk slowly, but you don't in my opinion, You have such great info and so appreciate it and the work it takes to put them together, . Just purchase a LT 15 GO , and it looks like it just rolled of the showroom floor, really. Have so much oak and cherry that blew over in a straight line wind last Sept. 2023, like maybe 35 and average size is around 30" so have my work cut,, ---out , lol , with the LT 15 for sure,. 👍👍👍👍
Love your channel sir and your method of teaching/instruction is outstanding! As a Mechanical Engineer I agree that you talk pretty slowly but I attribute that more to you being just an Aerospace guy rather a southerner..😂😂
Nathan sent me and I understand why he follows you too. I just got my sawmill and I'm just starting to learn how. Any help at this point is great. This was very informative - thanks!
Yeah, I talk to Nathan several tines a week, he's a great guy. If you look at many of his videos, you can see that he wars my Hobby Hardwood hat in quite a few of them.
Just put some time in on my subpar mill using all the information in this video and tuned my mill into a dream to run. The two alignment tools are key.
Can’t believe you’re not over 100k… best place for all parties to learn how to saw. Series please… Merry Christmas from sweetest onion in world, vidalia, Ga.
I don’t own a sawmill but I love learning about it from you. I love the common-sense engineering explanations about each of the top five issues. Makes complete sense and that takes the mystery out of it. Thanks!
Don't run a sawmill but I am a woodworker and I enjoy your videos. You taught me some things to look at when selecting wood for my projects, so keep the info coming.
Glad to help. That is one reason I do these. My lumber buying customers watch and see how lumber is supposed to be made, as opposed to when they buy from "not so caring" sawyers.
Greg from northern Michigan. Great content ! Love the way you are able to talk about complex subjects in simple to understand terms for the non-engineering crowd. I was a noise and vibration test engineer for a large green tractor company working on all product lines (ag, industrial, marine, and OEM engine powertrains) and retired in 2017 with 39-1/2 years of service. As such, i can see the gears rolling over in your mind as you speak on the videos. Engineers are trained in root cause analysis and to always look for ways to improve the overall operation and efficiency of any machine. You also excel in this area as well. Your wife is also 'top drawer' as well and a key part of your operation. What kind of engineering work did she do for NASA ? I also watch Nathan's 'Out in the Woods' TH-cam Channel as well. Take care, keep your wings level, and keep the excellevt videos coming.
Thanks! I appreciate the compliments, it means a lot to have respect from a fellow engineer, so again, Thanks! Yes, both Martha and I are retired Mechanical and Aerospace engineers, she worked at Lockheed then NASA for 30 years in Propulsion, Structures, and other stuff and had some space hardware on Hubble and even did some stuff in Antarctica. I was the Chief of the Advanced Technology Weapons Development and Integration Directorate, Fabrication and Testing branch, and worked on things, analyzing, evaluating and giving feedback to some of the biggest missile and space companies in the world, as well as even briefing and providing intelligence reports for Congress and the staff of the Secretary of Defense. If you Google my name you will find a patent or two that can be published in open literature. Nathan is a great guy, we talk or text all the time, I've known him for years. He is also one of the few TH-camrs who actually like running a sawmill, and would do it if he was filming or not. Every now and then, you will see him filming while wearing one of my Hobby Hardwood hats. He will call me up and say he was running his mill while wearing my hat and he felt like he was sawing like "Superman." He's as nice in person as he is on the videos. Just don't tell him I ever said that or he will get the big head.
Robert, Thanks for the lesson in all five areas. I learn something new every time I watch your videos, especially this lesson with the build up on the blade and setting the guide rollers. Checked my mill today and their was some movement in the guide shaft on the idle side. Thanks for the informative video.
I gotta send you a big thank you for this video. I run a Timberking 2000 and have been having some issues with wavy cuts especially in white pine. Your tip about the adjustable guide needing to be rock solid was the answer for my problem. There was very little slop, but taking that out of the equation doubled my speed and eliminating 90% of the waves. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Just came across this video and liked it. Thank you for talking "Southern", that is the listening speed with distinct words and pronunciation that is easy to understand. Might irritate Yankees but those of us in the West appreciate people who are not racing to finish a sentence. Have a question, the alignment tool you used slips on the blade and I like that, could you please tell me/us where to get them? Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it and my accent! Funny story, I was in a room of Austrailans one time for business where I was giving a speech, and after a very short time, a new guy walks in the room and they all start laughing. So I ask what's going on, and they said they had to send out for "Southern American" translator because they couldn't understand a word I was saying! It was hilarious! I told then if it would help, I would talk even slower and it was a lot of fun. They were great group of guys who were a lot of fun. Anyway, the tool is available from Woodmizer for about $20 bucks.
😂😂Hey wood Yoda, Please keep great information coming. I have seen all of your videos and refer back to them frequently. Thanks again Turn & Burn Tennessee 😎👍
I don't even own a band saw yet and love your shows. I did, however, just buy a chainsaw for milling though. I figure I'm just learning correct information for when I do get my bandsaw.
This is a great video... next time a mill I'll double check all the steps u went thru there eh! The only thing is my mill is covered with about 3 ft of snow at the moment lol... from southeast Canada thanks for sharing
If you own a sawmill. This is the most important video to watch. Hands down.
Thanks!
Couldn’t agree more. I’m new to this so I’ve been all over TH-cam and the internet. This channel is by far the number one resource for one-stop knowledge. With a side of humor!
Yes, please make it a series. Your information is gold.
Thanks!
Thank you for posting your knowledge for us to learn. Just ordered a lt 40 wide. Watching your videos every morning before it shows up in 9 months. My dad’s side of the family is from Alabama.
Northerner here. You don't talk slow, I just watch you at 2x. 😂 Thanks for all the helpful videos!
Do I sound like Alvin and the Chipmunks at that speed?
Not quite. It's a little faster than people here in Wisconsin normally talk though!
Keep the information coming I love the channel and think it’s the most informative sawmill channel on TH-cam!
Well, that's a great compliment! Thanks!
Funny guy. Meant that in the most positive way! Haha. I’m old and new at all this and I appreciate the advice you’re providing. We all stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. That doesn’t mean old but those who have been at it longer. Thank you for sharing.
I appreciate that!
Hey Robert, thanks for another outstanding video, can't wait to hear the next 5 things. I've been saving your sawmill videos in a file and they really are forming a curriculum for aspiring sawmill operators like myself! This is the kind of video I value the most, so much more helpful than endless footage of people running their sawmill. Thanks for taking the time to produce this kind of content!
Glad you like them!
Appreciate your time and effort to educate us. A video of the next five would be interesting.
As a new sawyer i really find your videos where you attack a log and give your reasoning for cutting it the way you are as you go very helpful and educational.
Thanks !
Thanks for the compliments and comments!
Truly enjoy your video's, been a sawyer for a few years, I always learn something new watching. I vote for more content like this.
I'll do it, thanks!
So much good information! Thank you for making this video and sharing your knowledge with us!
My pleasure!
Yes please! Make a 6-10 video
I will, Thanks for watching!
Great idea with using 2 guides for the blade alignment!
Thanks!
New to the sawmill world. Love your content, but, have a Question, hopefully i can explain the picture in my head, would it be better to have one guide tool going in one direction and the other going opposite? Just wondering about the tool twisting the blade.
I'm a recent subscriber. I must say, I sincerely appreciate your educational style and last but not least, is your magnificent sense of humor!
Keep up this awesome job!
Welcome aboard! I appreciate it, I will keep making these as long as people keep watching them, or until I win the lottery.
Good stuff
Thanks! I hope at least some folks are "Yoda" commenting on your channel!
@@HobbyHardwoodAlabama they are
I’m just getting started milling and I’m glad that I came across your video because it has a lot of useful information that can really help out
Great to hear! Don't forget, we are a professional sawmill, and I give out real info as if I was training an employee on how to mill wood and maintain our equipment, to our standards. No spandex and no fluff here. Thanks for the comment.
I love finding like minded folks. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks!
Thank you for all the info and he’ll ya we want to know. Great video and info
My pleasure!
I appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experience! As a new sawyer I watch a lot of milling videos. Your channel is the most instruction focused channel I have found. Your content has certainly shortened my learning curve and is helping me become a better and more knowledgeable sawyer
Wow, thanks! I like to think I'm helping people, not wasting either yours or my time.
This is a great video! Next five please
Coming soon!
I appreciate all of the great content.
Thanks!
I enjoy seeing the how to’s on working.
Thanks for watching!
Hey buddy, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge. My father in law just recently passed away and now I've been trying to pickup where he left off and continue to mill wood for people. He has a Woodmizer LT40. Old style lol. There's nothing digital or electronic on this mill. He ran it 7 days a week, matter of fact about 2 years ago he put a new engine on it cause he wore the first one out. I've been having problem after problem with the mill but watching your videos is great information. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom with everyone.
Sure, I hope these tips will help you. I will continue to post "real" videos of sawmill setup and adjustment.
Lots of good information I'm a newbie and learning alot watching what others do. Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Your videos are the most helpful of any I have watched.
Thanks!
great video. Keep the tips coming for all us non-engineers Mr. Wood Yoda
Thanks, will do!
I have my 40+ year old woodmizer (one owner) and am enjoying your videos and cutting wood . . . slowly. Having fun!
That's great to hear! Thanks for watching!
good info sawmill Yoda. may the "forks" be with you at the project! thanks, Doc
It was a fun weekend, wasn't it? Thanks for the demos you did!
Good information, thank you
Glad to do it!
I hear "Southern" so I understand you perfectly!
As far as types of videos, I love the ones like this. I like them all, but on these I always learn a little something.
Episode #2: items 6-10; Episode #3: items 11-15; and so on,,, Starting a series and you didn't even realize it.
Glad you like them, I feel guilty when I made the video, I never even turned the sawmill on.
😂@HobbyHardwoodAlabama 1John 3:20 When our conscience is against us.
That's very helpful information.
Glad to hear that!
Your info is appreciated. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Seeing and hearing your troubleshooting and setup pointers is awesome.
My uncle passed away unexpectedly last month before he got a chance to teach me how to run the Woodmizer. He I know he crossed the million board ft many years ago, he left with decades of knowledge. The algorithm pointed me to you, and I’m so appreciative of the knowledge you’re sharing. Many thanks!
Thanks!
Hey neighbor, I am a happily retired brain doctor in a not too far away Alabama city having a blast with my sawmill building a timber-frame mountain cabin with beams up to 8*8” hardwood beams. I think I enjoy milling the Timbers more than cutting the frames! Sawmilling is so much fun. I really enjoy your wisdom. Stay safe!
Yes, I agree, sawmilling is addicting and fun! Sounds like you are going to have a great build ahead of you!
Good stuff, cut my first log on my new cooks yesterday. I really enjoy your videos. Very informative. I am guessing the belt tension has some say so also, thanks for sharing.
Hey, congratulations! Yes belt tension is crucial! Have fun sawing and dumping the sadust out of your pockets!
Thanks that was so good. Real good usable info.
Glad you enjoyed it!
As usual your lessons are golden. New sawyers who come to me get my 20 minutes of wisdom then I refer them to you.
Stan Stevens, Missouri
Thanks!
Awesome! Just in time. I have an unknown brand of mill,40 years old or older. Heavily modified and still has a bunch of shortcomings. This video ticks all the boxes. Been using it about ten years with ok results but always looking for better performance. Thanks
Glad to help!
So enjoy your videos, even if you talk slowly, but you don't in my opinion, You have such great info and so appreciate it and the work it takes to put them together, . Just purchase a LT 15 GO , and it looks like it just rolled of the showroom floor, really. Have so much oak and cherry that blew over in a straight line wind last Sept. 2023, like maybe 35 and average size is around 30" so have my work cut,, ---out , lol , with the LT 15 for sure,. 👍👍👍👍
Thanks for commenting and have fun!
Love your channel sir and your method of teaching/instruction is outstanding! As a Mechanical Engineer I agree that you talk pretty slowly but I attribute that more to you being just an Aerospace guy rather a southerner..😂😂
That made me laugh out loud! Good thing I'm not an Electrical Engineer, nobody could stay awake!
I am a new hobby sawyer. Thanks for the valuable information.
Sure, glad to help.
Ek het vandag baie geleer. Baie dankie
Nie te dankie
Thank you Robert....so much great info....please keep em coming...
Will do!
Nathan sent me and I understand why he follows you too. I just got my sawmill and I'm just starting to learn how. Any help at this point is great. This was very informative - thanks!
Yeah, I talk to Nathan several tines a week, he's a great guy. If you look at many of his videos, you can see that he wars my Hobby Hardwood hat in quite a few of them.
I enjoyed your video and would love to see the next 5 things I need to know. I just purchased a sawmill
Coming soon!
Every thing you said, I know to be true. Great video!
Thanks for watching!
Just put some time in on my subpar mill using all the information in this video and tuned my mill into a dream to run. The two alignment tools are key.
That is great! The info I put in these videos is REAL, and I do it to help people out, and I'm glad you were successful.
Wood Yoda-- Love it!
Thanks!
thanks, really enjoy the educational value of you videos!!!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the info! I run a LT 40 super hydraulic wide head in your videos are beneficial to me
Glad to help
Great knowledge man keep it coming!
Thanks! Will do!
Can’t believe you’re not over 100k… best place for all parties to learn how to saw.
Series please… Merry Christmas from sweetest onion in world, vidalia, Ga.
Maybe one day!
Good tips, Robert! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and wisdom.
Thanks!
I don’t own a sawmill but I love learning about it from you. I love the common-sense engineering explanations about each of the top five issues. Makes complete sense and that takes the mystery out of it. Thanks!
Glad you like them!
Thank you very sharing!
Thanks for commenting!
Hi du machst das ganz prima weiter so,greedings peter and Ore Mountains deutschland
Willkommen und danke fürs Zuschauen!
Thanks that was one of the most informative sawmilling videos ive seen yet that looged like a tension guage in the end there
Yes, a drive belt tension tool.
Don't run a sawmill but I am a woodworker and I enjoy your videos. You taught me some things to look at when selecting wood for my projects, so keep the info coming.
Glad to help. That is one reason I do these. My lumber buying customers watch and see how lumber is supposed to be made, as opposed to when they buy from "not so caring" sawyers.
Learn something every time 👍👍👍
That's great, thanks for watching!
Greg from northern Michigan. Great content ! Love the way you are able to talk about complex subjects in simple to understand terms for the non-engineering crowd. I was a noise and vibration test engineer for a large green tractor company working on all product lines (ag, industrial, marine, and OEM engine powertrains) and retired in 2017 with 39-1/2 years of service. As such, i can see the gears rolling over in your mind as you speak on the videos.
Engineers are trained in root cause analysis and to always look for ways to improve the overall operation and efficiency of any machine. You also excel in this area as well. Your wife is also 'top drawer' as well and a key part of your operation. What kind of engineering work did she do for NASA ? I also watch Nathan's 'Out in the Woods' TH-cam Channel as well. Take care, keep your wings level, and keep the excellevt videos coming.
Thanks! I appreciate the compliments, it means a lot to have respect from a fellow engineer, so again, Thanks! Yes, both Martha and I are retired Mechanical and Aerospace engineers, she worked at Lockheed then NASA for 30 years in Propulsion, Structures, and other stuff and had some space hardware on Hubble and even did some stuff in Antarctica. I was the Chief of the Advanced Technology Weapons Development and Integration Directorate, Fabrication and Testing branch, and worked on things, analyzing, evaluating and giving feedback to some of the biggest missile and space companies in the world, as well as even briefing and providing intelligence reports for Congress and the staff of the Secretary of Defense. If you Google my name you will find a patent or two that can be published in open literature. Nathan is a great guy, we talk or text all the time, I've known him for years. He is also one of the few TH-camrs who actually like running a sawmill, and would do it if he was filming or not. Every now and then, you will see him filming while wearing one of my Hobby Hardwood hats. He will call me up and say he was running his mill while wearing my hat and he felt like he was sawing like "Superman." He's as nice in person as he is on the videos. Just don't tell him I ever said that or he will get the big head.
Great video as always!
This should be required viewing for anyone buying a sawmill.
Thanks! Tell that to Woodmizer and the others!
Man u are the best fabulous stuff 👌
Thanks for the compliments and for watching!
Great video, a wealth of info that a lot if new mill owners don't know, thanks for sharing.👍
Glad to help
Good video and job you are one of the best.i would like to see 6 thru 10 have learned lol. Take care be safe and. Well,
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks Robert great content. I am going to check this out
Good to hear from you and let me know how it turns out.
I have never seen any of this information
It was really interesting and informative
Thanks
Thanks!
Yes, series! Next 5, 10 things to know!
It’ll be coming shortly!
Glad to have come across your channel I learned a lot and am looking forward to more from a sawer than the manufacturer 😊 thanks
Welcome aboard!
Very nice. I like knowing how to take care of equipment.
Yes, it will perform better and last longer.
Thanks for your time and sharing your vast experience
My pleasure
Robert, Thanks for the lesson in all five areas. I learn something new every time I watch your videos, especially this lesson with the build up on the blade and setting the guide rollers. Checked my mill today and their was some movement in the guide shaft on the idle side. Thanks for the informative video.
That’s great! I’m glad the video was helpful!
I gotta send you a big thank you for this video. I run a Timberking 2000 and have been having some issues with wavy cuts especially in white pine.
Your tip about the adjustable guide needing to be rock solid was the answer for my problem. There was very little slop, but taking that out of the equation doubled my speed and eliminating 90% of the waves.
Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Glad I could help!
Good, informative video Robert.
Well, I try to let the Yoda inn me come out every now and then. Thanks for commenting and seeing you here again!
Just came across this video and liked it. Thank you for talking "Southern", that is the listening speed with distinct words and pronunciation that is easy to understand. Might irritate Yankees but those of us in the West appreciate people who are not racing to finish a sentence. Have a question, the alignment tool you used slips on the blade and I like that, could you please tell me/us where to get them? Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it and my accent! Funny story, I was in a room of Austrailans one time for business where I was giving a speech, and after a very short time, a new guy walks in the room and they all start laughing. So I ask what's going on, and they said they had to send out for "Southern American" translator because they couldn't understand a word I was saying! It was hilarious! I told then if it would help, I would talk even slower and it was a lot of fun. They were great group of guys who were a lot of fun. Anyway, the tool is available from Woodmizer for about $20 bucks.
Thank you sir!! Up and coming Sawmill Operator professional and these tips help!!
Most welcome!
Anything you are willing to teach is very welcome. Btw that was a drive belt tension tester.
Yes, you nailed it. Thanks for watching!
Love watching your videos and I don’t even have a sawmill, but hope to soon, thank you for your time and knowledge ❤
My pleasure!
Thank you, Mr. Robert. Look forward to all your video's. Motivates me to just go out and make some saw dust.
Nice!
😂😂Hey wood Yoda,
Please keep great information coming.
I have seen all of your videos and refer back to them frequently.
Thanks again
Turn & Burn
Tennessee
😎👍
Thanks! I will keep making them as long as people keep watching them!
Great learning tool, thank you!
You are welcome!
Great information I appreciate it and would like to come visit your operation, and Yoda says HI.
Sounds good!
Great tips!! Thank you 🇨🇦
You are so welcome Canada!
Thanks for the great insights!
You bet!
Great video. Best explanation!
Glad it was helpful!
Learning stuff
Good, I hope it helps your sawing.
Bi golly g molly 5 stars for you again fella😊
Hey, Thanks!
Great stuff! Keep it comin
Thanks! Will do!
Good info.
Glad it was helpful!
Always enjoy your videos. They are very entertaining and informative. That little tool at number 7 looks similar to a drive belt tension gauge lol.
Yes, you nailed it! Thanks for commenting and watching!
Really valuable demo. Thanks!
My pleasure!
You definitely have the best explanation and tutorials on sawmill over anyone else on TH-cam. I hope you don’t buy 2x4s at a big box store. Thanks
Thanks! Full disclosure, until I get a pressure treating facility, I do buy some lumber from Lowes and Home D!
Great video! Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Robert!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love your videos keep up the great work!!!
Thank you! Will do!
Great video as always, great info. Looking forward to video 5-10....
Thanks for watching!
Thanks very much for all the information.
Glad it was helpful!
I don't even own a band saw yet and love your shows. I did, however, just buy a chainsaw for milling though. I figure I'm just learning correct information for when I do get my bandsaw.
I was hoping to do a chainsaw milling trick soon, on an upcoming video. I used one for years.
Would love to see the next 5 tests!!
Me too. I'll just start a normal day of sawing and see what I check every day. That's what gave me the idea to do this one.
Great information, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
This is a great video... next time a mill I'll double check all the steps u went thru there eh! The only thing is my mill is covered with about 3 ft of snow at the moment lol... from southeast Canada thanks for sharing
Step number 0.5 "Get the snow off the mill or move down South." Great comment and it made me smile.
Thanks for the info, keep up the good work
Thanks, will do!
Wood Yada for sure gracias
Thanks!