Engage and Traverse the Saw Blade

What happens here

With the log secured and the sawmill ready, initiate the cutting process. The video shows the saw head moving along the log. Use the control panel to engage the blade and control the speed of the saw head's traverse. For the specific Wood-Mizer sawmill shown, controls typically include a joystick or lever to move the saw head forward and backward, and a switch to engage the blade. Monitor the cut to ensure the blade is cutting smoothly and not bogging down, which might indicate too fast a feed rate or a dull blade. The blade lubrication system will spray water onto the blade to keep it cool and clean.

Goal: Make the first cut through the log