Ozark Sawmill Services is a family owned sawmill service offering timber processing for a wide variety of uses through traditional sawmill methods, portable sawmill options and kiln drying. We specialize in dimensional lumber and live edge slabs for professional and amateur craftsmen. Whether you are looking for a specific cut or type of wood, we offer a wide variety at fair prices + local delivery and nationwide shipping options available.
What did you mean by the crotch? It was interesting to hear that you lost electricity to your well - how about some solar power back up. Just a suggestion. Why was the Elm cut down? Was it dying? You really do give such great information. Recommend you write a quick bullet point plan for your video, as it will ease the stress of creating this. Plus keeps it a little shorter as people don't always have time to watch a 16 minute video. I might be wrong, but you might want to reference the guy's video as part of your video description so you both get credit for it. Recommend you collect the sawdust that is being ejected as you cut. Chest issues: Wood dust can carry bacteria, molds, and fungi. These 'dust' particles are often small enough to enter deeper into the lungs and cause irritation and infection which can result in lung problems. Thanks so much for sharing this. It was great to see that beautiful wood. Hopefully two trees at least planted where that one was logged. #TreesSaveTheWorld
I'm just curious as to why you set your mill up so your lead cut is always cutting into the bark side thereby dragging dirt or whatever happens to be in the bark causing the blade to dull sooner? I understand that your first cut will always be into the bark unless it's debarked. Is there a reason why you can't set up so after the first cut you would be cutting into clean wood?
See that you take the shiny brackets with the added wood off the log loaders after loading the log. I guess that is so you can get the slabs off. Can see that being a problem if you unload off the sawdust side. Really enjoy your videos.
That Elm was beautiful ! Do you kiln dry it? Have you had a chance to make anything with Elm in the past? I subscribed and I am looking forward to more Elm cutting as well as the Spalted Maple and the Cherry logs. I love how the sap wood highlights the heartwood. Your camera seems to have an issue with focusing at times, but other than that, it was an excellent video.
Thanks I appreciate it! This was the first elm I did, so not too experience with it. But think it will make for some good tables and such. I got ya with the camera, the video with the maple I had saw dust on the lens as well. Lot of details in doing a video...
Well done! Maple is one of my favorites because of the kind of figure it often showcases, perfect examples right there. Looks like you decided on 7/4, those were some hulk sized slabs. Are you still having issues with your belt? I know you're making wide cuts in hard wood, it looks and sounds like the mill is struggling a touch more than it should though. No matter what, keep up the great work!
For some reason the bolt that is used to tighten the belt is maxed out and the belt is still not quite as tight as it can be. If I had a longer bolt it will tighten it more, I just need to find a longer bolt. I do not know why this is, but the bolt is as far as it will go. The maple seems to get better after the air hits it awhile. Thanks for the comment!!!
@@OzarkSawmillServices if you loosen the pulley that puts tension on the belt and reposition it you'll find that it can be made to add more tension. Play around with it until you can barely twist the belt side to side. I like the longer bolt idea too, and keep a spare belt around just in case. Looking forward to seeing what you do next. You're really piling up slabs!
@@Desert_Hobo . Thanks. I was wondering if the pulley can be repositioned and from just looking at it, I couldn't tell. I haven't acquired a longer bolt yet, so I may just try that today, because the belt does need more tension... Even with a kiln, the drying process is worst that watching the grass grow, and since we are coming into Spring, the grass will grow exceptionally faster... Patients is a hard lesson some times!! Thanks again! Blessings!!
O wow Tom, our spare parts bag is in a little disarray from the assembling of it. However, I was able to see that the pulley system is adjustable and can get it tight that way. It would be nice to find that shim though, I think that would also help. I'll look for it. Thanks!
Tim, even with the hydraulics, you're working way too hard! Can't you get Wayne to put down his pipe for a bit and give you a hand? 🤔 Both red and American elm have great potential, especially when you get down to the center of the log. As for the retaining collar on the bandwheel, sometimes an EZ-out will bite into the Allen socket. 1" collars are pretty common and not too expensive, and cap screws are standard SAE thread. Bet you loved climbing up on the log to fuel up the mill... Norwood needs to work out some sort of fuel gauge! Hope you can keep the electricity on-- we could still have some challenging weather!
Hey Dave, great to hear from ya! Yeah, sooner or later I am going to need help, probably sooner. I am with you on refueling, especially when the mill wants to travel forward when I don't clamp it down. I like the EZ-out idea, going to need it on another small bolt that holds the wheel on the blade. I thought the ratchet was on loose and it was on tight, you would of thought I would of notice but didn't and cranked it down, and when I realized it, I changed it to lefty loosey but too late it snapped it clean off. Every once in a while my brain goes right when it should of gone left??? I think we made it through the weather, the sun is now shining. Thanks and Blessings Dave!!!
When you're cutting a log with that much sweep (I call them "banana logs") slabbing like you did makes good sense. Love it when you take the time to drench it in water and show off the grain. It'll make great curved counter tops. Nice music & editing. You guys make a great team!
I read some better business bureau reviews on Norwood. They weren’t very good at all. Tell me your thoughts. All the way from customer service, assembly, use, functionality and durability of this hd38 sawmill
Well, customer services is sometimes hit or miss but they are getting better at it. I was able to send a video of my blade sharpener and the tech guys watched it and noticed I was missing a washer right away, which was our last dealings and was good. Other times you waited a bit. The assembly is challenging. The manual at the time was written during Covid so there were some kinks that has led to us having the log stops on the wrong side and I haven't had time to change it around. I get a lot of comments on you tube concerning that. It will take you some time to put this Jig saw puzzle together, especially with trailer and hydraulic package like we have. It runs good, especially for the price. We haven't had it a year yet so as for longevity, don't know, time will tell. It is not a Woodmizer Lt 40 or 70, but it is a lot cheaper than they. We have the 23 horse power motor, but I think you can get one up to 28 or so. Even though it can do up to 35 inches with a 38 inch log and that is if everything is straight and you hold your tongue right and perfect. I do not look forward to having to mill big oak logs on it. But with the right blades and sharp definately helps can be done. I believe it is worth the money, but it is considerbly cheaper than Woodmizers. I do not know about other mills. I had a woodland mills and it is a lot better and more productive than that.
I notice the rails on the Norwood are surprisingly thin, compared to other sawmills. How durable are the rails the logs sit in while you mill. Seems they would get bent up pretty easily….I’m curious, I like the mill and am looking for a mill
The logs bunks are unusually thin but definately are holding up to the task. No dents and I have had some heavy oak logs on it. The rails that the saw mill rides on works fine and are holding up too. Thanks for the comment.
I love seeing you guys grow in experience and in your business. I'm so glad you got to hang out with Dave "The Man the Myth the Legend" Boyt. Keep up the great work!
I see from the video that you have added a third log stop on the sawdust side. Do you have that plumbed in? Didn't see it moving. We just got a 36 with hydraulics. Saw the blocks you added to the shiny pieces to not have the log stops stop the log from going on the bunks. We will copy your idea. thinking about putting the manual stops and dogs on for that oddball log. Thanks for sharing.
Unfortunately we do not have that 3rd log stop hooked up to hydraulics. They accidentally sent us that one and we thought it came with the system. I think there can be a way to hook it up with a little engineering but we haven.t. I like the manual one idea and thought about putting it on. But we have to get an extension to 20 foot and will have to put the manual one on then. We even have a problem with the two stops moving at the same time. Haven't be able to get them to move with the same consistency. Any ways long message, sorry about that, but appreciate the comment and support. Many Blessings!
Yeah me too. I just grabbed that stump to see if I can get something out of it. Will need some epoxy for the rot, but that will just make them all the better, I think. Have a wonderful and blessed day!!
A real pleasure to meet you! Thanks for your hospitality... looking forward to more videos on your growing business. Tim, I'll give some real serious thought to how a fella could run the mill from the bedroom. You'd need a couple of cameras, bluetooth, wifi, and some robotics...
Sounds like the makings of another video, I bet that one would go viral. Thanks Dave, really appreciate the support. Hopefully someday we can make it your way!
I tried to take it off to put the new belt on, but the allen wrench screw was stripped, so I gave up on that and realized I was able to put the belt on without taking the band wheel off. But if I have to in the future, that allen wrench screw is stripped. It is a little problem.
In southwest Arkansas, where I live, elm has never been considered a high end log. You have proven that there is value in those logs. Enjoy your videos! God bless!
Yeah, cool looking. It was from a stump of a dead cedar tree I cut down and thought even though some rot, might still look pretty good for something after milling it.
Hey there Brother how are ya? Oh my that is some beautiful wood! Is that eastern red cedar?I sure wish I had logs like that one!! Thanks for sharing and GOD bless you and yours.
Hello! I don't want to comment on your video, but on the design of the mill. Am I the only one who doesn't find the location of the loglifter (or the logstops) right/nice/practical. IF the loglifter has to be on that side, why couldn't the logstops be on the other side? Loading over the stops could create a hazard, especially when it's cold and icy. I guess that one can use the logdogs for insurance though it would just not feel right...
The instruction Manuel was not put together right which brought us to the problem you are seeing. There is a way to fix it, but I would have to dismantle it and reverse the log bunks and redo the hydraulics. I will do that in the future, but don't have the time or the energy to deal with it right now. I have done a few videos explaining this, but they are lost in the archives somewhere. It is a little frustrating and if I am going to continue to do videos I may need to address this sooner than later. Thanks for the heads up.
