How I Built a Giant Sawmill in my Backyard

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I started building my bandsaw mill in aug 2016. I had spent years running my chainsaw mill but the logs I was finding were getting bigger and with a much higher frequency.
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0:00 - Background
1:54 - Making the Bed
3:43 - Making the Carraige
4:29 - Making the Sawhead Beam
5:27 - Mounting the Wheels
7:03 - Drive Motor
7:45 - Blade Guides
8:56 - Sawhead Lift
11:11 - Tensioner
12:20 - Blade Guards
13:10 - Side Stops and Clamps
14:57 - It's Alive
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@Arational 10 ай бұрын

Memories, in the corners of my mind. It was actually the saw build that got me to your channel in the first place.

@MrWaldorfian 10 ай бұрын

Same thing for me. Been a happy subscriber ever since.

@calholli 10 ай бұрын

I thought this was all his channel was about-- and then he started building furniture and I was like: "Oh, he's doing a little side quest" - lol.

@walterhiegel3020 10 ай бұрын

This was one of the most amazing builds I have ever seen on KZfaq. Why it didn't get more views is very surprising to me.

@patrickbass3542 4 ай бұрын

I watch Matt often especially sawing BID logs! and I saw him discussing the limitations of the availability of a frame big enough to handle the logs he wanted to cut BUT somehow i missed this episode! Glad I found it!!! Matt, you are truly one of a kind! Congrats!!!! Now: WHen are you going to motorize the carriage so you won't have to "hand-crank" it?

@johnfitzpatrick3416 10 ай бұрын

Only a man like you could design & build your own saw. Congrats Matt on 7 year anniversary of your creation.

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@wrongfullyaccused7139 9 ай бұрын

@@mcremona : Nicely done. Who makes that very large ratcheting tap wrench? I work on a lot of large agricultural/heavy equipment and it would be quite handy and easier on my hands.

@mcremona 9 ай бұрын

@@wrongfullyaccused7139 www.harborfreight.com/t-handle-tap-ratchet-wrench-97633.html

@wrongfullyaccused7139 9 ай бұрын

@@mcremona : Thank you very much. Best of luck with your sawmill. Be safe.

@lutemule 10 ай бұрын

I seen the original build. This is when Matt became famous.

@ronnielloyd4514 10 ай бұрын

Shoot, I thought you bought it already built. You are smart!!

@mrdbooks7285 10 ай бұрын

Damn, I thought you built a New Saw, you got me.

@weldabar 10 ай бұрын

As a more recent subscriber who wasn't here for the build, I've been curious about the saw in the back of my mind. It's nice to see a build summary.

@Sebastopolmark 10 ай бұрын

WOW Matt. 7 years, I remember I could not wait for the next Sawmill drop. Piece by piece, shorts to coveralls you were always out there working on "The Build". Congrats on your success! !! !!!

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark!

@Antti_Nannimus 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the great summary and review. Your sawmill project is perhaps the most epic and ambitious DIY ever recorded on the utoob. I can't imagine the personal bravery you had to gin up to take it on, followed by the dedicated resolve and effort to actually complete it. Then afterward turning it into a functioning mill business to justify all that cost and effort has been great fun to watch too. And not even to mention your (two--count them TWO!) ancillary log-hauling trailer projects needed to make it all work. And all accomplished in the back yard of your own home. I watched the whole thing thinking the entire time, "His marriage cannot possibly survive this, and poor guy, he's married to an attorney. He's doomed!" You (and your wife) are absolutely unique in this world. Not one in a million couples could successfully undertake such a prodigious effort and risk. I was also constantly amazed at the patience you received from your close-living neighbors. Congratulations to BOTH of you on your great combined successful partnership! Live long and prosper.

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@stevenbastian3882 10 ай бұрын

Would you consider Elon Musk and SpaceX a DIY project? Me neither. So I guess this might be "the most epic and ambitious DIY ever recorded on the utoob". Sounds like hyperbola at first, but somebody prove Antti wrong.

@NeilBlanchard 10 ай бұрын

And the bed extension for longer logs!

@mm9773 10 ай бұрын

0:00 Love the way Matt never mentions his rad bike, but makes sure it’s in the frame for us all to admire.

@jmazoso 10 ай бұрын

Yeah, it’s pretty sweet.

@devonbond3093 10 ай бұрын

Yea, but never a video of him actually riding it!

@unclejack123 10 ай бұрын

7 years ago? .... how time fly's when your having fun ..... you've come a long way young Man.

@ohasis8331 10 ай бұрын

Wow, seven years. I watched every episode of that build with great interest. Congratulations on a job well done.

@Brian-os9qj 10 ай бұрын

Just the tip of the sawmill, Matt. It was just the beginning. Thx for all the entertainment and ideas

@joeberta368 10 ай бұрын

Matt - you are not only an artist with wood but an genius metal fabricator. Blessings

@wildwheelsdarin 10 ай бұрын

Matt, I didn't realize your brain ran on 18 cylinders! You're a freakin' genius!

@paulhedman7387 10 ай бұрын

You're an inspiration Mat.

@Neuromorphic_Replicant 10 ай бұрын

I watched the build when it first was dropped. This is great to see as a refresher.

@alanblasczyk1779 10 ай бұрын

It was good to revisit the build. Good times Matt.

@JIMMYBUSHIDO 10 ай бұрын

Hey Mathew,.I've just come across your channel, and I've got to say that build of yours is one of the best things I've seen on YT. Total respect to you, all that engineering, and different skills you incorporated into your build really impressed me As a qualified toolmaker, of 25 years, and I also had my own Floor fitting business for 20 years. , I can definitely appreciate the skills you've used. That transfer into your lumber business. 100% respect man, keep up the good work 😎

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@JIMMYBUSHIDO 10 ай бұрын

@@mcremona 👍

@andrewmortimer3317 10 ай бұрын

Matt’s wife “are you gonna do anything with all those logs in the driveway?” Matt “hold my beer!” Jk you do nothing by half measures and it’s awesome to watch!

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

I was drunk with ambition

@matthewhaaland4004 10 ай бұрын

I remember this build. You had me captivated for weeks. I purchased your blueprints too. I first started watching you during your log arch build. I used your design and built one myself.

@Bob_Adkins 10 ай бұрын

This is my favorite saw on YT. I like the shiny orange diesel-powered ones too, but most of them stay parked in a barn with electricity anyway, so they may as well be electric.

@doylerabjohn3435 10 ай бұрын

I remember that build . Definitely great sawmill. Congratulations on your anniversary.

@richiejames928 10 ай бұрын

Has it really been that long? wow. i think it’s so amazing and so well deserved that building that thing and putting it on KZfaq has literally changed your life forever. that’s amazing too me. you deserve all the success that comes from it. your an artist Matt

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@tomim7187 10 ай бұрын

Matt, can't believe it's been 6 years since it was completed! Seems like yesterday you started building it! Well, JR is a almost in middle school! He'll be in college before we know it!

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Seems like life is only accelerating

@robertanderson2223 9 ай бұрын

Now you need to build an indestructible wheel for your daughter's bike! Love your saw and your videos Matt!!

@troybing6665 10 ай бұрын

Been watching you for I think a couple years and I had no idea that you built that whole saw. Absolutely amazing Mathew👊Love watching you cut up those big slabs. Keep the great videos coming Mathew🇺🇸

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@dalepowell6815 10 ай бұрын

Matthew you are an amazing young man, your skills are fantastic.

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@ciberbri59 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recap of your amazing build. Grappling with all of the mechanical design elements, the fabrication work … the sheer size of it …. You’re right up there with Noah as someone who’s built something impressive in his driveway. If not Noah then SV Seeker, Sampson Boat Co, Acorn to Arabella etc. Much respect from an old ME and tool lover.

@joeharwell54 9 ай бұрын

Matthew, you're a saw building genius.

@ThePaul675 10 ай бұрын

wow, I've seen loads of your videos but never realised you had built the entire thing from scratch. that is so incredibly impressive!

@charlessabinjr7661 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for putting together and sharing this anniversary summation. I wasn't even aware you had built it from scratch. I have enjoyed the last few years of your move, building, and both your accomplishments as a sawyer and woodworker. Best wishes and prayers for continued success and safety in the years ahead.

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@egar4767 10 ай бұрын

Yes, I remember. It is still very impressive. That is a great feat of engineering.

@inspiringbuilds 10 ай бұрын

Impressive build and glad it paid off. With the planning and high quality build I’m not surprised it’s lasted 7 years and I’m sure will go much longer. 👍

@jcampbell100 9 ай бұрын

As a 77 year old woman I have no interest in this BUT you are amazing and so I clicked the like button because you ROCK. And if you are married your wife is a star too.

@drail80s 9 ай бұрын

Hi, Matt, I remember when I first watched one of your builds. It was when you took what I think was a Queen Anne Highboy (?) you had built, and you and a friend loaded it up in the back of a truck, and brought it back out into the woods where it came from, and took some beautiful photos of it from there. I have watched this channel ever since. Thanks much.

@einsteinbpc 10 ай бұрын

Your ability to make things in your head into reality, and beautifully at that, is beyond my ability to even fully understand. I’m always in awe of your abilities Matt. Cheers 🎉

@slhasebroock 10 ай бұрын

Yep watched each one with great anticipation! Fun trip down memory lane! 7 years already, wow!

@Thundermuffin93 10 ай бұрын

Really crazy to have this air today. Watching this sawmill build 5 ago led to the start of a sawmilling initiative at my University. This Fall we are offering a class based around sawmilling. Thanks for being such an inspiration!!!! Congratulations Matt!

@andyserrano3165 10 ай бұрын

That’s sooooooo cool!!!!!😎 Congratulations sir.

@donwilliams3626 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the recap of your amazing 4 season build. Your dedication to the details of each and every step of this project is top notch. Or should I say a cut above all the rest.

@markreceveur1424 10 ай бұрын

All this time I thought you bought it as a kit and only assembled it. Had no idea you designed and fabricated the entire thing. Wow, just wow! How many businesses do you have? Thanks for sharing, great video!

@northvegassailrabbit3642 10 ай бұрын

This is the series where I got hooked on your channel. I watched every one of the saw build and I enjoyed your work so much I kept watching. When you and Donovan started to rebuild your home, I just can't wait for what you put up next, comparable to Pavlov's dogs.

@bigdaddy741098 10 ай бұрын

I already watched all the build videos ages ago but I still wanted to watch this and enjoyed it.... there must be something about your voice or just how you present things that I find soothing or something lol.

@markpalmer3071 10 ай бұрын

It's really interesting watching how far you've progressed since then, I think that's around the time I started watching your videos.

@mortenrosentjorn1803 9 ай бұрын

It made me start a bandsaw mill building business as i side hustle. I made 7 mills in all😅 so thanks for that❤

@brooos 10 ай бұрын

I had no idea that you built it from scratch - impressive! This question may require an answer that's too long to reply to, but I wonder where you picked up all the iron working knowledge. It might make an interesting video. As a woodworker, I wouldn't know where to begin building something like that. Great job!

@suziqbrown7073 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting video. I guess you can build anything with the desire and the right tools. AMAZING

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

And sometimes with the wrong tools 😄

@johncostello3162 10 ай бұрын

Very clear and complete tutorial! I like your videos ( I am a carpenter in California with 43 years experience) Ps you look better with short hair

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

My wife disagrees about the hair

@johnburger3287 10 ай бұрын

@@mcremona That is the only opinion that matters.😁

@johncostello3162 10 ай бұрын

Ok. Be a hippie circa 1970 , that is your prerogative

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

@johncostello3162 correct

@KPW--p7oi1q 10 ай бұрын

I remember watching the build. I can't believe it's been 7 years. Still humming along.

@bradleytuckwell4881 10 ай бұрын

I have to hand it to you Matt you have built an amazing setup for a home hobbyist I think it’s the best I’ve seen on KZfaq that I know about. Well done you deserve to give yourself a pat on the back.

@hulkthedane7542 10 ай бұрын

I only stumbled over your channel around 6 months ago and did not know, you built the saw yourself. I noticed, it does not look quite like most others, I have seen (which probably amounts to 5, 6 maybe 7 other saws...), but never figured, it was homemade. That is COOL!

@anoka114 9 ай бұрын

That is an awesome build!! Congrats!!!!

@georgewilmore7599 10 ай бұрын

Awesome use of the firewood turning them into slabs. I help my friend do this it’s amazing how many free logs you get.

@bruceg5729 10 ай бұрын

That is an Amazing Journey!

@barrychandler5250 10 ай бұрын

I did not know, wow, that's great .I think I will order a set.

@inkydoug 10 ай бұрын

Get yourself a set of tap sockets and drive that tap with a cordless impact wrench. It's way faster and easier to get straight than a tap wrench. Great project!

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Bought em, broke em, cussed, went back to manual

@777visionquest 10 ай бұрын

awesome job....I am very impressed.

@willfaulconeer 10 ай бұрын

Your metal fabrication skills are Blowing my mind... I would probably get some help. But the plans make it possible 😌

@jgbcodemonkey 10 ай бұрын

This is truly an epic build! The amount of work you put into this is insane, but it definitely paid off. Congratulations on 7 years, and here's to 7 more (at least)!

@harryreid9015 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic video Matt

@normolson1 10 ай бұрын

Excellent video Matt, thank you

@danaskubic2145 10 ай бұрын

Great review Matt, bringing back memories, thanks for sharing.

@stevengordon7188 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video Matt you done an awesome job of this well done.

@unexpectedjourney9900 10 ай бұрын

This is one awesome monster build. 🔥 Great job 👍. Enjoyed the video and subscribed. This looks like a great challenge. Congrats on the build. Keep making.

@andr0373 10 ай бұрын

Holy shit, this is awesome. I knew you were handy but I guess I lost the fact that you built this from scratch basically. Bravo and thanks for sharing; someday maybe.

@barriesmith3489 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt the date was great

@calholli 10 ай бұрын

It's a killer setup. There are a lot of places where I would reduce the steel sizes-- but you got it correct where it needs to be. :)

@mcremona 10 ай бұрын

Vibration dampening 😉

@keithhaycraft3765 10 ай бұрын

That was a very impressive build, Matthew! I found your process was quite interesting. Thanks for sharing it. You have cut some beautiful slabs on the saw.

@kencross25 10 ай бұрын

Splendid and highly informative video. Congratulations to you. Bravo! Wow, what a bandsaw.

@Ron-FabandBuild 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt for the build video. I have followed you for quite some time now and have constantly been impressed with everything done on your channel. Looking into getting the plans for the saw mill but I have to have the place for it first. Lol. Thanks for all you do Matt. Looking forward to seeing more content

@WoodworkJourney 10 ай бұрын

I love every single bit of this build, the video, and the result. Like many people I can only dream of something similar, but I’d certainly like to build a mini version one day with a 2ft width or something

@37Iulian 10 ай бұрын

It's a monster! A great tool for a great person!

@caesar1295 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant job you have major skills brother.

@tarz9386 10 ай бұрын

I remember everything, I enjoyed it all Matt.

@maverick5162010 10 ай бұрын

Happy Birthday Matt!!! Great to see you re-visit how the monster got started. :) Looking forward to many more videos of that sawmill in operation. And heck, maybe I can bring you yet another "big wood" log or two. - Jeff

@boriskogan666 10 ай бұрын

this was the build the build that introduced you to me. been a follower ever since. that i am impressed with your attitude and your work ethic doesn't begin to describe it. truly a self made man. you deserve all the success you've achieved. btw, i heard that if someone is building one of these, you will jump on a plane and fly over and lend a hand (a la april wilkerson). i am planning on building one of these next summer. i'll send you a plane ticket ;)

@brianelliot2719 9 ай бұрын

Well done Matt! Didn’t know about the plans. Will spread the word.

@L2FlyMN 3 ай бұрын

Amazing creation Matt!!!! I’m still struggling at the chainsaw mill stage, so you’re way ahead of me. It drives me nuts to see good or even possible lumber logs, getting cut up for firewood & those potentially beautiful grains never seen or enjoyed. Same goes for seeing someone paint over wood grain. 😖😩🥺

@rogerdudra178 10 ай бұрын

I'll bet I'd watch that chain go around at least one full revolution, for sure. The triumph of making anything that actually works is a really good feeling to have. Well done, kid.!

@richardthornhill4630 10 ай бұрын

Excellent design and functionality. Commendable research. Really good summary Matt. Thanks,

@magnumvarunp 10 ай бұрын

Love your work brother

@chriss3235 9 ай бұрын

Its amazing how robust you built your mill. Getting moved around, sitting in the elements, getting smacked with logs doesn't seem to bother it. Really a bullet proof, excellent build.

@glenglazier3691 9 ай бұрын

I watched the original build of your sawmill. Very inspiring video, thanks for sharing.

@dland4 10 ай бұрын

That is a cool sawmill!!

@11Burns11 9 ай бұрын

With 40 years as a machine design engineer I am amazed at what you have accomplished. Your patience and attention to detail are great assets. I have watched your channel for over a year now and have learned much from your varied interests.

@mcremona 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@pauljoseph8338 10 ай бұрын

7 years?!?! Damn, I remember watching every build vid. Time flown by. Whatever happened to that KZfaqr lady who copied your build???

@BenNawrath 10 ай бұрын

I’m really glad you made this video! I’ve been meaning to watch the whole series for a long time, but haven’t had the time lol. I’m a woodworker and an engineer, this checks all the boxes! Nice to see it all come together even if it’s truncated.

@samhee5248 10 ай бұрын

👍❤ Wish I had space to build one. Many things you have is what I dream of. Also enjoyed watching April build hers too.🤙

@maddieadams75 10 ай бұрын

As usual great content ❤

@KyleSturgeon 10 ай бұрын

No idea you built that - really impressive. Great video!

@bigjarn 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the explain short video!

@jamesh.maloyjr.6940 10 ай бұрын

Amazing. Your the Man.

@homemadetools 9 ай бұрын

Awesome work on this huge mill. We shared this video on our homemade tools forum this week 😎

@mcremona 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Visible.Friend 10 ай бұрын

Matt, When you post a video I know it' s gonna be terrific. Turns out this is one of my fave episodes. I love your saw mill design & how it cults like butter, so sweet! You are truly a master at your craft. Thanks Matt hUgz from Ohio, Lee

@jrehtil1494 10 ай бұрын

I started watching AW and you guys WOW 7yrs!

@unclefrogy743 10 ай бұрын

been watching for I while and was not aware from just watching the saw in use just how it was made. I am very impressed how much industrial strength was included in the build good decision much better then the quick and dirty that is so often seen in some semi-commercial equipment available.

@Ironman-harmonica 9 ай бұрын

Really Nice Build

@Zeppelinfool 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been following and watching your vids for a few yrs and have always wondered how this was done. It’s inspiring to every person sitting at home thinking of all the projects (small or big) they have in mind around the house to just get up and do them. How long had you been metalworking prior to this? How much didn’t you know and had to teach yourself? Were you ever overwhelmed? As far as kids/family responsibilities, how much did this project affect that? It was probably your day job though at the time so perhaps not as much as a typical weekend diy by someone who has a separate job.

@JamesJoseph-te3jm 4 ай бұрын

this is so f-ing amazing! im looking at building my own but obviously dont have anywhere near the knowledge you so, eapecially when it comes to phasing the electric, nice job. i want one!!!