VLOG 16 - Sawing maple logs and a tour of the Wood-Mizer LX150

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3 жыл бұрын

We got some sawing done this week!! Half way through the weekend I had to replace the blade because it was getting too dull so I took the opportunity to give a little tour of the mill.
Here are the time stamps if you want to jump to a particular section
2:45 - Saw Milling Action
7:35 - Changing the Saw Mill Blade and Tour of the Wood-Mizer LX-150
14:21 - Saw Milling Action
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@jessegreene8688 3 жыл бұрын

The tour of the saw mill was yet another thing I didn't even know I needed in my life. I don't know why, but I can't stop watching the mill slice through logs.

@BearMadeIt 3 жыл бұрын

Sweeeeet! I’m glad I thought to do that. It’s such a cool machine

@onthepondwithdickandjane 3 жыл бұрын

You should remove the tank and take it indoors to thaw. Then you are going to want to mix about a 50/50 mix of windshield washer fluid and water, then about a cup on pine-sol and a few drops of dish washing liquid. That is a typical mix used in the winter. Obviously in the warmer months you can skip the washer fluid.

@BearMadeIt 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That is very helpful information. Out of curiosity, what is the pinesol for? Does it help keep the blade clean, or is it a disinfectant?

@onthepondwithdickandjane 3 жыл бұрын

@@BearMadeIt As I understand it, it helps breakdown the sap to keep the blade clean - which is probably not an issue in the winter. The dish washing liquid, as I understand it, helps to keep the pinesol mixed in the water. That is why you only need a couple of drops.

@onthepondwithdickandjane 3 жыл бұрын

Oh... and the pinesol smells nice too. ;-)

@SamuraiSwimmer 3 жыл бұрын

How heavy of a log can the skid steer lift? And the tractor? I know the mill can cut 35 1/2 inch diameter logs so they can get heavy

@BearMadeIt 3 жыл бұрын

The skid steer will lift about 2200 pounds. I’ve had a 14’ section of red maple about 32” in diameter at the small end that was pretty much the limit. I could lift the log just high enough to get the log on the bunks lol. The tractor will lift about 1200 pounds with forks or 1600 pounds with the hooks I installed on the back of the bucket.

@nathancaldwell3949 3 жыл бұрын

Do you ever wish you had the hydraulic wood mizer unit instead of this one? Trying to decide between the two.

@BearMadeIt 3 жыл бұрын

Short answer yes, but not enough to spend an extra $16k for the LT40 (same cut capacity as the LX150. I needed to buy a tractor so I had to compromise. If I ever get into higher levels of production I will absolutely invest in a setup with hydraulics, but this mill works beautifully as is with the tractor to roll large logs

@onthepondwithdickandjane 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like you need to secure that water hose

@BearMadeIt 3 жыл бұрын

That water hose has been a royal pain in the butt! I think I’ve got a fix for it finally, though. A little bungee cord has been keeping it out of the way and still allows the blade guide to extend to the full out position

@SamuraiSwimmer 3 жыл бұрын

I liked seeing the controls and blade folding. What made you choose the Woodmizer LX 150?

@BearMadeIt 3 жыл бұрын

I am working on an equipment series right now. The sawmill is on the shortlist to be completed and I’ll explain all there. Check back soon!!!

@SamuraiSwimmer 3 жыл бұрын

Gas or Diesel engine on the LX 150?

@BearMadeIt 3 жыл бұрын

Gas, they did not have the Yanmar ready as an option when I bought my mill. I wish I had the diesel, but only for the convenience of already having diesel on hand for other equipment. The gas motor is plenty powerful even on a full width cut