Ps the blade guide having one stationary is because the log is normally slid on the deck all the way to one side so it can be clamped down. For this reason only one side needs to be adjusted. I have a wannabe mill and it works fine with one side being adjustable but it’s also not a pro mill. I love your mill setup. Excellent work. You are a true engineer and builder. Don’t think about those people that say it can’t keep up. You are a genius and have an amazing mind. Even if it is faster made out of metal it is far easier to modify and add on in the future and not as costly using wood. Good job.

Some of your solutions are so elegant. Not clumsy or random; an elegant mill for a more craftsman age.

I love the gettin spot! 😁 Although where I'm from we say the gettin place but basically it's the same. 🤣 Can't wait to see what you make with the lumber you milled up. ❤

Only one bandsaw mill manufacturing company has thought to make this one change but I think they over did it. The company is E Z Boardwalk and they have angled the blade to enter a log at 15 degrees (which also reduces the size log you can cut). Basically the bandsaw carriage is a parallelogram so the leading cutting blade enters first and tends to pull the carriage through the log as it cuts. I would think only 1 or 2 degrees would be enough. A standard bandsaw has this slight angle to the blade mainly so the blade cuts into your cut line at the top of a board. Your saw cuts from right to left so having the right side lead the cut and the left side trail the cut could reduce the amount of pushing the operator needs to do. Otherwise a very sweet creation you have there and beautiful walnut besides. I saw another sawyer cutting walnut and the sapwood was most of the log.

I love this build so much! And I totally agree with a real maker makes what they want with what they have.

for another modacation try adding a clutch to the motor, that way you have less tention for starting.

Mistakes are part and parcel of a good research and development program.

Great job Sir and somehow I have to think about a Leonardo Da Vinci device ...just beautiful...👍👍👍oh and I'm definitely sure it will do the job for a long time😊

Love the updates! So good to learn as you go! So cool build! I love that you build everything you need as much as you can.

I don't know if it will or not but I know Izzy swan makes a lot of stuff out of wood that that holds up for a very long time look at his bandsaw he made his drill press extra there all made it out of wood

The mill looks really great! To your comment on a wooden mill being able to match a metal mill, I would say yes for a certain time period. I built a fully wooden mill, cut a decent amount of wood on it and would definitely recommend doing it! My issue was longevity of the parts. As I went I slowly began to add metal reinforcements to the frame. The biggest issue is getting the proper blade tension and wood just has a hard time staying stiff enough. But it’s definitely a great budget way to get into milling!

Love your machine ! impressing woodwork. I cant wait to see more and how it holds up usesing it.

This is an amazing build. I think you showed real ingenuity. I’ve always enjoyed your channel but this build is one of my favorites. Thank you.

Loving this series!!!

Outstanding job on the mill in general and also on the new adjustments to make it even better. Have enjoyed every video in this series about your mill. Maybe time to give it a cool name?

wood metal who cares. The only thing that maters is that you are happy with what you made and use. I don't really care what a thing is made out of as long as it does what I want it to. Keep it up and don't care what it is made out of.

I hope to emulate something like this someday. As far as what NEEDS to be metal, it would only be the blade and most of the bolts and bearings. One might even replace the motor with a wooden hand crank gear system; the tension rods with some sort of wooden cantilever doodad; or even the screws with dowels, but that might be a little overkill, in my opinion.

Dude you made something from complete scratch. The way I see it is I was totally shocked while watching you mill. I honestly never thought of wood for a sawmill but you made it work. I am blown away with how you did it. Don’t worry about the negative feedback. I don’t see an issue with a wood mill. The point of a mill is to make usable lumber. Why not use the material you will be milling. Amazing job and great videos.

Well done!

A wooden sawmill will work great! Keep the videos coming

Amazing work my friend!

Awesome job

Love the sled at the end. Looks entirely like the professional mills out there. So overall you can achieve a lot of the similar strength wood as you can with metal. Like you said we do all wood construction houses all the time. The biggest difference between metal and wood would be strength to weight ratios. In this case your mill is bigger that it theoretically than the optimal design. When it comes to designing its always a balance between time - cost - size. If cost is a concern, then you may end up with a bulkier solution. Now i shall get off my soap box. Can't wait to see more cuts on it.

On an old mighty mite of my father's. I believe your mill should function well, wood mechamisms have stood the test of time.

Tossing my 2¢ in with all the previous compliments. As for your soapbox question a the end, you are absolutely right. (Was there a soapbox making video I missed? LOL) Looking forward to seeing the mill painted up.

I will show you the nitrogen/carbon cycles and soil testing (the free way) if you share your ingenuity with me as I am not going to suggest a perfect ball bearing blade guides and a 8+ hp motor, etc if you help me become more self sufficient also? As my reasoning is similar to yours except mine is more of a necessity? Good job and I wish more people had your character. You have been blessed with an inventive and a beautiful mind.

the only good reason I can come up with for wood vs metal is this. With my knowledge of the 2 ( not a lot) I would imagine wood wouldnt hold up to the same stresses for as long as metal would. also, general degradation. it looks like that wood is untreated so I could see, if left out in the weather for extended time, it could weaken. I also understand that wood is much more flexible though that can be combated with added structure. metal meets these same shortcomings but on a must more robust construct. wood degrades, metal rusts etc. The only REAL issues I imagine is durability. given the fact that its a wood mill allowing the production of, well, wood, you can just MAKE any parts that fail. I mean, you built the mill from the ground up so you can pretty will figure out how to fix it if it breaks and its only a matter of making the part, whereas with metal youd need to go buy some scrap or what have you, then weld the new piece in place if it wasnt bolted together.

FYI, you can use a simple 2 leg gear puller. Install 2 eyelet screws at the right distance from the center axle and you can hook the puller legs to the eyelets and screw the center post into the axle. You can even remove the eyelets when operating the mill. Great project. How much did you say you have in this mill?

I have studied mills for years, I have a fair amount of experience

Why you dont make some draws or plan of this wonderful machine? You could sell it for an honest price and a lots of people will buy it...a big huge from Roberto from Italy

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Can u make a pully sytem so u dont have to push it and it will eather do it its selfr at least trn a crank it

Could you tell me what blade you are using for this?

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I think the mill will work because you put your heart and soul into it.

Double nuts.

This dude needs a 3d printer.

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