Preparing Logs and Leveling the Mill
At 12:30 in
I have no one to blame but myself! Challenges of Mobile Sawmilling!
What happens here
The host criticizes the log placement, noting that the largest logs were placed at the top of a hill, making them difficult and dangerous to move. He explains that these logs will roll faster and could damage the mill if not handled carefully. He demonstrates using a simple crank handle (stored on the mill itself) to raise one side of the sawmill, leveling it on the uneven terrain. The host also identifies logs that are too small or twisted to produce usable lumber, categorizing them as firewood. He uses a 'Log Ox' (3-in-1 forestry tool) to physically roll these unsuitable logs away from the milling area.
Goal: Position logs and level the sawmill for efficient operation
Tools and materials
- Chainsaw — Cutting logs into smaller pieces for firewood or easier removal
- Crank Handle Wood-Mizer — Adjusting the sawmill's leveling jacks
- Log Ox — Moving logs and for breaking logs into manageable pieces
- Wood-Mizer LT40 Sawmill Wood-Mizer — The primary equipment for milling logs into lumber
- Logs — Raw material to be milled into lumber