Modified Harbor Freight Saw Mill

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  • @jordanhicks1345
    @jordanhicks1345 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible engineering and attention to detail. Well done!

  • @leesherman9483
    @leesherman9483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nice setup. I did pretty much the same thing on my Woodland Mills HM130MAX. Only diff is that I connect the hook on the end of the cable down by the bunks. That way it’s not trying to pull the log up when you get it on the mill.

  • @lewerim
    @lewerim 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    In response to the detractors,. I saw one man load a 2' x 10' (ish) log and saw decent slabs, worth a machine that had a low initial capital outlay.
    Are there faster ways? Sure. More sorry machines? You bet. But this setup works for him and works pretty well, based on the information presented.
    Keep Calm, Sawyer on.

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Your getting it done is the main thing. I am seventy two so I don't see it happening for me as I can't walk. I see this is two years ago so I hope this finds you in good health. God bless

  • @mitchellkasdin1899
    @mitchellkasdin1899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    That’s a nice trailer setup. The log loader is effective.

  • @rescuetree
    @rescuetree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very nice build and excellent modifications. Bravo 👏🏼

  • @jaredmasten1591
    @jaredmasten1591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome build. Wish I had that kind of talent!

  • @TonysTractorAdventure
    @TonysTractorAdventure 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are quite the craftsman. love that sawmill and I have thought about doing the same thing. Tony

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow ! You put a lot of Engineering into the trailer and loader set up I like the ability to one man show and to be able to easily store the mill In a enclosed area although it was a little difficult to see up close details of the construction it did appear to be a terriffic Fabrication as well and that wireless whinch remote was a great idea

  • @floriotj
    @floriotj 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice project. Well done!!

  • @sinksalot8860
    @sinksalot8860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great mods! Fantastic engineering! You took a low end mill and made very positive improvements!

  • @martyclack8782
    @martyclack8782 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Nice job with the design of your habor fright saw mill

  • @1painter4hire
    @1painter4hire 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well thought out Sir 👌 Nice Job 💪

  • @brittcofarms5620
    @brittcofarms5620 ปีที่แล้ว

    You put a lot of thought and work in this and it seems to fit you well!

  • @Hengry-hn7rb
    @Hengry-hn7rb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    When the tech won’t do , use the old shoulder push . Never fails😁💪

  • @jimthedarkhorse6766
    @jimthedarkhorse6766 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Genius work sir that trailer is amazing

  • @alaskanken2132
    @alaskanken2132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very good engineering. A+

  • @johncware66
    @johncware66 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice!

  • @michaelmcclure8673
    @michaelmcclure8673 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I plan on using a old pontoon boat trailer.

  • @johntillotson4254
    @johntillotson4254 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx for sharing

  • @scottmorse4917
    @scottmorse4917 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made the same thing with a single post same winch works good

  • @phillipphall7802
    @phillipphall7802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Need to add a spot for the winch to pull the saw when milling too. Awesome work though. Plans?

  • @mikeleslie9405
    @mikeleslie9405 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything looks great and looks like it works good. Only thing is it looks like it's a little to high. The log loader works real good to. Might make it a little easier to work if it was a little lower to the ground you could do that with under slung springs on your axle. Might drop the hole trailer 4 to 6 inches every little bit helps.

  • @RSST662
    @RSST662 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job. Thanks.

  • @user-rz1bi6il4s
    @user-rz1bi6il4s 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love it wish I new a welder guy

  • @borisgolovko7705
    @borisgolovko7705 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good idea. Thanks.

  • @bobross3080
    @bobross3080 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome!

  • @davidhullinger3636
    @davidhullinger3636 ปีที่แล้ว

    Could make a video of how you made the trailer and accessories to share with us

  • @hoopla1414
    @hoopla1414 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where do you buy blades for the harbor freight saw mill??

  • @leszwil
    @leszwil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super

  • @Grizz270
    @Grizz270 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet

  • @totalpkg6912
    @totalpkg6912 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Works well thx

  • @robertjames8909
    @robertjames8909 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg was that a GMC MOTORHOME in the background .?

  • @toddrussell9146
    @toddrussell9146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you mind sharing the length and width of your sawmill?
    The specs don't show & corporate doesn't know. The Harbor Freight I go to said they would be grateful for that info as well.

  • @boost0722
    @boost0722 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    How did you add the remote blade height control?

    • @devonwatt2194
      @devonwatt2194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Looks like (basically) a remote control motor turning a chain attached to the gear that the stock hand crank would be attached to

  • @kwc1981
    @kwc1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very nicely done! Did you design this and build your self or is there a link to buy this trailer? Thanks for any input I'm trying to build a trailer for mine as well.

    • @floydhughes2147
      @floydhughes2147 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      looks like he designed and built himself....I did the same thing

  • @mikeensor9012
    @mikeensor9012 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know this is a couple years ago. Do you have any trouble with the saw head drifting down, my locks don’t seem to hold real well.

    • @UAM59
      @UAM59 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DIYAficionado The clamping mechanism design is weak. I have experienced this as well. However I believe your motorized blade adjustment method provided the additional friction needed to stop the creeping. Good work!

  • @H4v0kksh0tgunMan
    @H4v0kksh0tgunMan ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @HansHartman
    @HansHartman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would you be willing to share of your plans for your trailer? That would be excellent. I just bought the mill and would like to have the same set up.

    • @HansHartman
      @HansHartman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DIYAficionado Thank you anyway. I will take your lead and do what our generation does… improvise.

  • @jimbo2629
    @jimbo2629 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That black walnut looks too young to develop colour. It’s good to store wood vertically once it’s dried. It’s better than wanting the slab at the bottom of the pile!
    Really good setup you’ve got. Great video.

    • @dontfit6380
      @dontfit6380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve milled black walnut smaller then that and it looked like black walnut. What he had laying there did not look like walnut. Looked like elm to me.

  • @danthomas7180
    @danthomas7180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I bought the 301cc. What blades are you happy with?

    • @danthomas7180
      @danthomas7180 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DIYAficionado thank you

  • @pbc1951
    @pbc1951 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hook the free end of your cable to the mill or frame under the winch and not high near the winch as you show.

  • @ironleatherwood1357
    @ironleatherwood1357 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍

  • @vibien9472
    @vibien9472 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good thông minh lắm

  • @udavidism
    @udavidism 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice build and great work! Find something to cut other than rotten oak.

  • @jimbauer6822
    @jimbauer6822 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    dont recommend using remote with harbor freight winch it keeps running for a bit winch it wont stop when released very hard to get accurate position i wired around it and added a toggle switch to raise and lower head and a simple hand winch would be much simpler to load logs i used a pipe welded to frame that another pipe with winch will fit into much faster and easier to add and remove

  • @jaytank31
    @jaytank31 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It reminds me of Transformers robots in descize

  • @FixitAll
    @FixitAll 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    In my opinion this trailer is too tall to load. I would build it with a 4-inch drop down axle and just frame like a regular flatbed trailer. Wheel can be 10-12". At this way the frame roller can be just a foot from the ground.

    • @FixitAll
      @FixitAll 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DIYAficionado Oh, i see, understandable now. Thank you!

    • @FixitAll
      @FixitAll 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DIYAficionado So looks like you can insert a log about 40" in vertical position?

  • @donemery2593
    @donemery2593 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Isn't that to much saw mill for that truck

  • @MasterMajid
    @MasterMajid 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ok mister

  • @savethebee8561
    @savethebee8561 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like fabricating stuff to, but wouldn't it be easier and saving time to just buy a saw mill set up with all of this stuff? I dont have the time to do all of that. Too many other things going on.

    • @dontfit6380
      @dontfit6380 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Time is money and some people have more time then money. If you have the money yes buy with the options.

  • @MrMikss
    @MrMikss 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    где лесничий? забухал?

  • @ironmonkey1512
    @ironmonkey1512 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    seems unnecessarily high off the ground

    • @chrisallen9154
      @chrisallen9154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Post a video showing us your saw so we will know the precise working height.

    • @ironmonkey1512
      @ironmonkey1512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrisallen9154 it's easy to see this could be 7 or 8 inches shorter and clear the wheels. Are you a moron?

    • @chrisallen9154
      @chrisallen9154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ironmonkey1512 It has been suggested by others whose opinion I value greater than yours. Cut this guy some slack for at least making an effort and not just sitting on the couch getting old and docile.

    • @ironmonkey1512
      @ironmonkey1512 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chrisallen9154 you have no clue what I do in my free time, you should keep your suggestions to yourself

    • @chrisallen9154
      @chrisallen9154 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ironmonkey1512 Where in my replies did I comment on what you do in your free time aside from asking you to post your videos and cut this guy some slack?

  • @markvylonis
    @markvylonis 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Harbor freight

    • @MiguelSanchez-fu7ct
      @MiguelSanchez-fu7ct 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cual es el precio de este sawmil gracias por responder quisiera uno igual

  • @Monkey_Snot
    @Monkey_Snot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's an HF, even if it played music and served drinks I'd never buy one.

    • @preston2345
      @preston2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've had insanely good experiences with any predator motor

  • @julesdby
    @julesdby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Sorry I have to be honest, this seems like a super cheap, super flimsy saw mill. Disconnect A, connect to D , attach B to C , then remove B from C.
    In my inexperienced mind, saw mill should be sturdy and level above all else.... this is neither.
    Appreciate your time uploading, but wow painful to watch it’s so overly complicated.

    • @ndrmyr
      @ndrmyr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      The same could easily be said about the difference between a backhoe and a shovel. For most of us DIYers or small landowners, investing in a full hydraulic sawmill just isn't justifiable or financially prudent. Here is a creative soul who has taken the most affordable sawmill out there, and maximized it in terms of portability, and one man usability. One could commend his creativity and effort, or, one could say, well.....what you said. I prefer to compliment the ingenuity and accept that the lumber he mills will be far cheaper per board foot that any other way short of a chain saw mill with far less waste. Well done.

    • @chrisallen9154
      @chrisallen9154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nobody forced you to watch the video did they?

    • @stewartcollins8819
      @stewartcollins8819 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah I agree.....you are a dick dude

    • @glengillette6513
      @glengillette6513 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You? A trolling douchebag. Nuff said.

    • @SPCLPONY
      @SPCLPONY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It kills me seeing the cost of lumber these days when I have 60+ acres of trees. I, for one, am glad to see that a cheaper band saw mill is available for folks like me who just want to repair my old barn and build a couple of sheds or chicken coops. I'll still shop around a little, but so far I haven't seen anything that bad about this Harbor Freight model that says 'absolutely not' in my mind.

  • @johntillotson4254
    @johntillotson4254 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thx for sharing