I’ll never use an LT15 or any other saw mill… but after a day of office life corporate bs there’s nothing more relaxing than a Wilson Forest Lands video

When I had the same problem of trying to keep the tracks level, I got a 20ton flat deck trailer took off the decking where the tracks fit in and mounted them directly to the frame of the trailer problem solved and now it’s portable too.

I’ve seen some really great KZfaq videos lately, this is definitely one of them. Really appreciate the honest review.

Thanks for the honest review! One day I hope to own a mill of my own . Keep up the great work sir !

If you have not fixed the log stop yet I would suggest sticking one of these split spring washers between the nut an the frame, that way you get more even spring tension on the join. As for the levelling feet, mill up some square blocks of some hard, rot resistant wood and then saw them into two pieces with about a one to ten slope. Use the opposing wedges you just made to get finely adjustable feet for the bed and then lock them in place with a couple of woodscrews.

Nicely done! Do you leave your mill exposed year round?

Thanks for your candour. Wry useful info. New subscriber. Here’s to the hobbyist sawmill community. Collectively we resolve these issues.

I have the Lt 15 but had you mounted it on some 6x6x20' beams and anchored your legs to the beams you wouldn't have any issues. Also the right side has dowels in to help with the alignment. I live in Alaska and have to reset my mill every yr after breakup. Oh on the beams I used 3' x1/2" rebar and drilled thru the beams and drove the rebar into the ground. It is rock solid. Blade change open the guide wide open and work from one side to the other. That way you can control the teeth from hitting things

Correct about the legs. Use blocks of wood and shims.

Good video. Haven't had the feet problem yet, perhaps being on concrete helps reduce that movement you mention. We have experienced the same as you with the log supports and we keep a wrench at the mill just for that purpose.

I'm so glad i seen this. I want be buy the wood-mizer LT15

I currently run an LT15, LT50, and lucas slabber mill. I've ran a boardwalk Jr, baker, and played around on various other mills. Yes, the LT 15 has quirks that are slightly annoying but it is still my favorite sawmill. If I could only own 1 sawmill it would be the LT15 wide. They just keep working and working well.

I don’t have that saw but e would agree that being unable to achieve near perfection when tuning up the saw would make me stressed. It all seems insignificant until you get problems with blades diving or some other finished product. It’s difficult to diagnose the problem when you can’t even tune up the saw any longer.

A very balanced overview of this mill, I think you've been very fair to it, possibly, you use it far more than you expected at time of purchase ( how to tell🤔) , because it is branded, it has a resale value, a great step in for someone else if you decide to upgrade. Its always important to think about the kerf width of a bandsaw VS circular saw mill, bandsaws great for making wide, but slim boards, swing blade mills better for thicker, dimensioned timber at tailing out, lots of chip to clean up tho 😐 but great for putting around fruit trees (me and the line trimmer are not friends) but I love my chainsaw.. Still appreciating your subtle, dry humour, its like, I have to listen, understand, think, then laugh, I like that process.

It's been a year.. I'm not sure much has changed with the LT15. They have an LX line now, but I think those are targeted to be more budget than the START.

Sir, you have produced a very good video with lots of very great information for potential buyers. I also fully understand your frustration with the sawmill's design flaws. I have only two questions, (1) has the sawmill allowed you to recoup your original investment (2) has it been profitable for you?

Our Norwood was a 4 post 4 wheel design and that thing was solid, now for the bunks I was the worst thing I’ve ever seen , you couldn’t keep the bunks level if you wanted to, Unless you are like me. After taking it apart quite a few times and countless times readjusting I finally welded everything . I call there bed design a LEGO SET. I think if you had supports under the bunks like a railroad track track system you could forget about the legs. And for the side track and extra roller I would be adding some extra design 😂 I do have plasma cutter, welder , torches, a lot of metal and rollers… 😂😂😂😂 I learned how to spell modifications before my own name 😂😂😂😂 thanks for sharing your in and outs. Take care. All yea LT40 wide with Diesel 😂

Sounds to me like it would be cost effective to upgrade the weak spots on the mill you spoke of and you would have a great machine. Bigger and better footings. Weld some pieces on the rails to make them “lock” together. Maybe just mount high quality hydraulic jacks with large foot plates where the screw jacks are. Just my thoughts

Lmao I can't believe they haven't put the filler hole on top of the blade lube😂the engineers are sleeping

Check out Professional Homeowner. He also had an issue with LT50 bed sections and, I believe, WM replaced them. In my opinion, having uneven bunks may be the worst thing you mentioned; you never know what accuracy you have on board thickness. As you know, the LT15 saw head is a cantilever design and not as stable as a true 4 post design. Informative video. Dave

Our LT15 has a different engine so this may not apply to yours...The exhaust pipe turns down and enters the muffler. Problem is the exhaust pipe is smaller diameter then the muffler inlet so unless you have it undercover, rain will get into the muffler. Hasn't been a problem but it is a little disconcerting when we start the engine and water comes out the muffler.

Just weld the square nut in place, that would stop the side to side motion that messes up the threads

What I do not like is no idol option for edging boards! I modified my mill so I can detect the throttle cable when engaging band to edge boards. Saves a ton of money not feeding that thing with gas running wide open for edging boards.

How many clutch springs have you broke? I can’t keep a spring in mine

All you issues seem like they should have been changed by now, why the 3 wheel set up makes no sense, and the high adjusters for the bed shouldn't have tge threaded sections passing through frame sections the way they do. But over all I think it seems good quality for the price, but the cost could be high for anyone not using them a fair amount.

Dziękuję za film. Okazuje się że wood-mizer LT15 to bardzo drogi śmieć. Dziś nawet husqvarna to drogi śmieć!

Who is this price

very nice! i have the same opinion as with your issues. the wheels, the rail wearing from the one wheel, the vibration during a cut, etc. my biggest problem was from the backlash of the pull starter handle due to the valve adjustment and the internal problem. my wrist is still injured from this. i love having a mill but.. a square cant takes a whole lot of careful measuring and adjustment of the individual side cuts. i went with woodmizer after much research and being made in the usa. a less expensive object should be due to fewer bells and whistles not reduced quality. also wish there were more service techs. in the field. i really hate to offend but as thomas payne said if you are afraid to offend you will never tell the truth.... maybe woodmizer will be listening. a good quality mill would have made my entire experience so much better. every log i cut open every one is like opening a gift! the mill should go hand n hand with the experience. thanks

Sounds like a few minor changes.

is the mill really worth the 3000 they ask for it

You can take the hose off of the lubricant feed by unscrewing the fitting just like a garden hose and then reach over and take the two bungee cords off and you can take the tank off without removing the metal that holds the tank

The springs break because they aren't made properly like things were made here in the US 50 years ago. Steel from another country!!! Wow, shakey Mill. and why you have to snake the blade through that small crack is beyond me. I have a Woodland Mill that will cut 30" wide with only a 6" depth. and for the money it is a good mill. More stable than this Mill. Your not knit picking, the bed should be even. I was wondering if I should get this Mill, pay an additional $6K to gain 5" on on the width of a cut and an increase in depth of cut. The design of the cantilever head Woodmizer makes it much easier to cut level. The four post heads with the bigger footprint require a much more level bed.

I was going to buy lt 35 but when covid started they had huge increase so i never bought , I feel wood miser over priced

You need an LT40!

Cost cutting isn’t an excuse for shoddy design. A little bit of bracing would go a long way to make that carriage stiffer, and the adjustable leg design is ridiculous. Threads should not have heavy side load on them, thr legs should be box section inside box section with a screw adjust and separate lock. Cost them $20 more in material. Sometimes I think companies get to a size where they need to invent their own low end products and deliberately hamper their design to make the expensive mills look better

Unless you’re an octopus . 😅

Sum 1, who can't lift the water tank would not likely be workin with logs.

I can't give you a like. You would compain about a ice cream cone that someone gave you. I have watched a number of your grumblings about the LT15 , I would hate to be your wife that's if you have one which I would understand why not. Have a great day RC

Woodmizer Step up and answer this

Woodmizer, like the other sawmill manufacturers, is a capitalist company. It has quality control but more than likely it is geared towards quality control that also saves as much as possible in producing each unit. It also knows its customer base and what it can afford. It could produce a more expensive top notch machine that probably would cost more and cost it sales. It has chosen to cater to its customer's economic possibilities. Toyota gained its position by building top notch, accepting razor thin profits, and doing it over an extended period of time. I doubt it has better engineers and designers than the US big three but they chose to go for the bottom line. I will possibly buy Woodmizer when I buy but will do so with my eyes wide open.

Lol I want a big dollar machine for little dollars if you want all the bells and whistles, buy it, or fix it . I build my own stuff so I can only whine at myself .

I dont see the little blondie in hot pants and cleavage complaining, it looks likes she is having a good time.

Stop it ! The Lt 15 is a great entry level sawmill. You sir are full of B S