Very informative video. However, with all these nuts and bolts, I have a number of questions. Why do you not use any lock tight and torque wrenches during initial installation to keep nuts from back off during vibrations from day to day use of using a sawmill? Seems like an important missing step.
Thank you for the question Carl Marks, Dave is a legend at assembling and running the Norwood sawmills. Some people do use blue lock tight on some of the hardware and some use gray anti-seize for other items. The best part about a Norwood sawmill is, it is yours and you decide what works best for you. We help support you with the choices you make for your sawmill. If you have any other questions you can hit the "chat with a sawmill specialist" on the website or schedule a call that works better for you. Just look for the 💬 in the bottom right corner. Or get a free quote over the phone :) Toll-Free: 1-800-567-0404 www.NorwoodSawmills.com
Good observation! The flange nuts & bolts have ridges that bite into the metal. They're shaped in such a way that they go in easily, but don't back out on their own. Nuts with the nylon inserts will stay put, with no problem, and the hydraulics go together with compression fittings, and I've never had one come loose on the mill, tractor, or log splitter. You are right, in that they do need to be adequately torqued down, but, especially on fittings with "O" rings, going too tight can damage the seal, and they will leak. If you do use Loc-Tite, be sure to use the blue, so you can take it back apart if you ever need to. Best of luck with your mill. Once you get the hang of it, you'll love it!
You can get a ton of support on the Facebook group. Here is the link: facebook.com/groups/norwoodsawyers/ We are all here to help you learn and grow with this adventure.
Good question. You'll have to check with Norwood about that, but it shouldn't be too hard to adapt an electric motor to it if the rpms aren't too far off. Are you going with 3-phase? Your's would be the first electric 38 that I know of.
Hi Linzie. We can certainly help you with your engine needs. We have many selections including an electric options for the hydraulic attachment. If you would like I can have a Sales Specialist contact you and help answer any questions you might have. You can reach us toll free at 1-800-567-0404 or by email at info@norwoodsawmills.com.
Good day Insect Overlord, I would be happy to help you if you need more Log dog clamp for your sawmill. You can call 1-800-567-0404 or email info@norwoodsawmills.com Thanks for your question, looking forward to helping.
Hydraulics are generally very expensive. Their prices aren't bad in comparison, you wouldn't save much building it from scratch yourself, at least not with brand new components.
@@woodlandwrench True enough! I just had a couple of cylinders rebuilt and new hoses for the old tractor. I shoulda been sitting down when I got the bill!
@Dave Boyt Yeah, when you're not used to hydraulic bills, then you're in for an eye opener. I recently ordered two small double acting cylinders, 30mm rod, 40cm extension, $800.
Very nicely done and very helpful.
We are one call or click away if you need anything James Vance.
Very informative video. However, with all these nuts and bolts, I have a number of questions. Why do you not use any lock tight and torque wrenches during initial installation to keep nuts from back off during vibrations from day to day use of using a sawmill? Seems like an important missing step.
Thank you for the question Carl Marks, Dave is a legend at assembling and running the Norwood sawmills. Some people do use blue lock tight on some of the hardware and some use gray anti-seize for other items.
The best part about a Norwood sawmill is, it is yours and you decide what works best for you. We help support you with the choices you make for your sawmill.
If you have any other questions you can hit the "chat with a sawmill specialist" on the website or schedule a call that works better for you.
Just look for the 💬 in the bottom right corner.
Or get a free quote over the phone :)
Toll-Free: 1-800-567-0404
www.NorwoodSawmills.com
Good observation! The flange nuts & bolts have ridges that bite into the metal. They're shaped in such a way that they go in easily, but don't back out on their own. Nuts with the nylon inserts will stay put, with no problem, and the hydraulics go together with compression fittings, and I've never had one come loose on the mill, tractor, or log splitter. You are right, in that they do need to be adequately torqued down, but, especially on fittings with "O" rings, going too tight can damage the seal, and they will leak. If you do use Loc-Tite, be sure to use the blue, so you can take it back apart if you ever need to. Best of luck with your mill. Once you get the hang of it, you'll love it!
Dave is great! I'd buy that unit if I could get a Norwood guy to come set it up here in Sylacauga Al and go over it with me.
You can get a ton of support on the Facebook group.
Here is the link:
facebook.com/groups/norwoodsawyers/
We are all here to help you learn and grow with this adventure.
Good video.
Thanks for watching, and for leaving the comment!
I plan on getting an HD 38 with an electric motor. Does an electric motor unit also have an electric hydraulic motor unit?
Good question. You'll have to check with Norwood about that, but it shouldn't be too hard to adapt an electric motor to it if the rpms aren't too far off. Are you going with 3-phase? Your's would be the first electric 38 that I know of.
@@daveboyt6810 Thank you.
Same plan here. Norwood tells me They can sell me everything but the motor and I will have to buy it elsewhere.
Hi Linzie. We can certainly help you with your engine needs. We have many selections including an electric options for the hydraulic attachment. If you would like I can have a Sales Specialist contact you and help answer any questions you might have. You can reach us toll free at 1-800-567-0404 or by email at info@norwoodsawmills.com.
Wtf there is only one log clamp ?
Good day Insect Overlord,
I would be happy to help you if you need more Log dog clamp for your sawmill.
You can call 1-800-567-0404 or email info@norwoodsawmills.com
Thanks for your question, looking forward to helping.
So far, a second one would only get in my way.
Nice. But terribly expensive.
Hydraulics are generally very expensive. Their prices aren't bad in comparison, you wouldn't save much building it from scratch yourself, at least not with brand new components.
@@woodlandwrench True enough! I just had a couple of cylinders rebuilt and new hoses for the old tractor. I shoulda been sitting down when I got the bill!
It's all a matter of economics. Compared to the expense (and paperwork) of hiring some help, it's a not-brainer!
@Dave Boyt Yeah, when you're not used to hydraulic bills, then you're in for an eye opener. I recently ordered two small double acting cylinders, 30mm rod, 40cm extension, $800.
@@woodlandwrench Agreed.
You would get a lot more views if you wore a speedo when you did these videos.
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Funny 😂
Can't believe how much i hate this pos sawmill.
That is sad news. If you need help we are one click away.
You can even email info@norwoodsawmills.com
Have a fantastic rest of your day.