I just assembled one of these saws. It's a great piece of equipment. Took a test cut this afternoon and it's ready to move outside. Can't wait to cut a log up on it!
Your welcome! Woodland Mills make good equipment and have great tech support. There are some good Facebook communities with lots of info and support as well. Sawing with Sandy is a great channel to watch, he has a Woodland Mills sawmill and he has just got a second one. Thanks for watching!
Have the same one. havent had any problems with the tension backing off but i have noticed that the saw head could move (very Slightly) if the crank is not locked into position. Over all, Love it.
Hi there, I agree that overall the mill is awesome. I think that the tension backs off on mine because it is sitting on a wooden deck platform therefore more vibration coming up from the floor. Not sure if you watch Sawing with Sandy but he also noticed more vibration after mounting his mill on a deck platform in comparison to the solid foundation he had before. I haven't noticed any movement in the head on mine with or without the crank locked. Thanks for watching!
@@JelenOutDoors I do have mine on a wooden platform as well and I did notice vibration . I added 2x6 crossways under the legs and it seemed to help. ( but I do wish I had a solid base). you put out a good video.
I agree adjustable blade guide should be standard, I just purchased the blade guide. I’ve had my HM122 for almost a year, I should have purchase a track extension from the start also. Now the shipping almost cost as much as the extension.
Although I have not purchased a blade guide yet, I will at some point when I go by the Woodland Mills warehouse which is not too far from me. Yeah I hear you on that one, hindsight gets us all, only if we knew everything we will need upfront, like the extension, etc then we could have saved some money. Thanks for watching and happy milling!
Thanks for watching my review and happy sawing on your new HM122 sawmill. Let the sawdust fly. I really appreciate that you have subscribed. I heading over to your channel. Have a great day!
I bought the HM122 thinking that I would try out milling my own lumber to see if I would like. I didn't want to spend the extra money on a larger mill in case I wouldn't like it and I wasn't expecting to mill anything that big. Well I love the mill and to answer your question yes and no. Absolutely a larger mill would have been better since I had to chainsaw mill several logs so they would fit on my mill and a larger mill would have made things much easier. And no, the mill is the appropriate size for what size log my tractor can lift onto the mill. In addition really large logs are a lot more difficult to handle with a non hydraulic mill. Since I only mill for myself I think the mill that I have is appropriate. Once my supply of oversized logs are gone I will only obtain moderate size logs to mill. I have found anything 18 inches or less in diameter are ideal even though a 22 inch is max for my mill. Thanks for watching and have a great day Alex.
All my dislikes I offered solution. Definitely the price would be a little more up front. Just wanted to point out what would make the mill better or if someone is going to buy a mill would have insight on to whether they want to spend a little extra. Eventually we all upgrade or accessorize. Thanks for watching and subscribing, it is very much appreciated!
Hi there, I just came across your review, I'm thinking about getting this exact mill. Do you find the 7HP is enough or would go with the 9.5? would you go with the extension right off the bat? Anything else you would do different? You're going to hit 400 subs soon, congratulations!
Hi there, no issues with the 7hp engine. It has enough power to get the job done, never bogging. For the price difference of the 9.5 I would recommend it if you want to cut a little faster. I believe Woodland Mills have speed comparisons on their website showing the differencebetween engine sizes. With regards to the extension, if you have any intention to mill lumber greater than 10 feet or have access to longer logs then I would suggest purchasing it with the mill to save on shipping cost. Woodland Mills charge a flat rate so adding the extension won't cost more to ship but if you buy it separate you will have to absorb an additional shipping cost. One thing that I would recommend is getting a second log clamp. I find that I really could use one when milling shorter logs. Another helpful item would be the toe board that they offer, to raise one end of tapered logs to align the pith evenly horizontal at both ends. I use a sissor jack but it's not that great. Finally, extra blades, order them to once again save on shipping. They just bundle everything together for one flat rate. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and yes I am looking forward to 400 subs.
@@JelenOutDoors I was wondering about the toe board, looks handy. I watched the comparison you mentioned, but I always value the input from actual users the most. Thanks for the help, I'm looking forward to it!
I just finished putting my 126 together. Some of the bolts were missing. A couple were loose in the big box shipping crate it came in. The ones in bags were not labeled or numbered. As someone from the USA MM. are gibberish. I have a limited MM set. Cant they include a US equivalent chart for easy reference? One sheet of paper? The locking mechanism on the up and down handle seems cheesy. Its just a bolt and could have been machined to lock into the slots . I can imagine it slipping and the handle whacking your hand. I had this happen on another mill i had owned. I had to make two trips to a Hdwe store to get bolts that were missing. I will fire it up next week and see how it saws. A continuous track is better. The parts and leveling are not that simple. You can put this together with one person. Two are better at a couple of points. The shipping pallet was too short according to the FEDEX man. The price was good. I didnot get a track extension. I will make one. You should have more than one dog on a 10 ft log. I replaced the steel stakes with Wooden ones. So if you saw thru them,no worry. I used some oak I had. These units are made in China. I found the inspection slip in the box. My local Chinese restaurant guy translated it as inspected by.... #126.Blade guide is std on the 126 with the 14 hp Kohler. 22 model has a different handle setup and different log dog. I will make jam cleats and you can make bunks to span any gap you have. The log will dip if not supported. You could add some kind. of lock/retainer on the tensioner handle.
Hi there, you make some very valid points. That is a great idea to have a conversation chart included. It's a real pain when parts are missing. I really don't like the locking mechanism, actually I don't even use it. My son made track extensions for his mill and they work perfectly. The leveling is a real pain but once it's done there is only minor tweaks from time to time if you're not on a concrete pad. Only 1 log stop for the 10 foot span is definitely insufficient. I have found it to be an issue at times. Happy milling and have a great day!
@@JelenOutDoors We are on a concrete pad, left over from the other mill,A Thomas, we had years ago. It was a robust mill but crude.They are now almost 8k US. We had paid $4600 back then.. They did make some changes. More log dogs on the 126 are first on the list. A better MM set too. Track extension would only go to 14 feet. That length log is a lot for me to handle.The conversion chart would just give a rough idea. 25 mm =i 1 inch. 90 mm is a little less than 4 inches. The bags could be numbered or lettered? That is if the stuff is in a bag and not loose in the crate.Have a good one. If you dont lock the handle it could spin ,drop the mill and whack your hand. That happened to me with the Thomas.
@@kennkid9912 Since I have owned the mill it has never dropped from not locking the handle. Most of the time the pin and holes to set the handle lock do not align. Although, the teeth on the gear lock.
LOL, one would think toothpicks or something similar. Actually, I squared up the little log to make a blank to put onto my wood lathe. Thanks for watching!
