Guys, this is gold. I was wondering how old this mill was , how it works , snd bingo this video dropped. Also, I love the fact that it was designed to be repaired and upgraded. The fact that you can still get parts is incredible. Not much of that product longevity around nowadays
Five o’clock in the morning maintenance and repairs to old machinery is a big part of my work , I was taught as an apprentice to make paper patterns of parts I need to make , it does help when the man who operates the machine is interested in his job and how the machine works there’s to many smart arses who think they know more than you or the manufacturer, at least you have the knowledge and safe working practice to do the repairs , any way you guys have a nice day
Enjoyed the video on how the dogs work. I recall John Clark saying your dogs grab both top and bottom of the log. Now I see how they do it. Thanks for sharing.
First, I must say that I really enjoy watching your and Eddie's videos. Actually, probably too much because I would watch all day. I am the 6th of 7 children and will be 74 in July. There were 3 boys and 4 girls. My father died when I was 20 years old and, all of my life, he worked in a medium size saw mill. For several years before his death, he was the boss. Having spent many of my formative years in or around the mill, I am familiar with most of the operations and equipment. My first job, out of high school was in the planner mill. And my two older brothers also spent a little time working there. We three brothers went different paths after that. My oldest brother became a Master cabinet maker. My next brother became a college professor, and went into medicine. I still have those warm memories of my Dad and the sawmill. So, I thank you guys for bringing those memories back to life for me in my retirement. BTW, you texas flag is hanging properly. Thanks, Joe from Texas.
Just turned 68, always been a pretty good home chef. When slicing an onion that was trying to get away, I'd dig in with my fingernails to maintain a grip. Never attached any particular thought to it. This morning, I'm slicing an onion, it gets slippery, I dig my nails in, and in the same moment, unwarranted and unbidden, my brain says, "put the dogs down"...Mark, you're a bad influence.
Most interesting. I didn't know about the bottom dog until you shared its purpose. Now it makes sense to me why it is there. Nice seeing all the work that goes in to making things happen.
Not only do you have to be able to "read" a log to maximize it's worth when sawing, but you must also maintain the equipment. That means you have to be a mechanic, machinist, carpenter, and welder to get the job done. For me, this video puts a whole new perspective on sawmill maintenance and upkeep. And we got a BOOM too! -->Ric
Love the detail on how the dogs work - I never really understood the mechanics behind it and now it makes a ton more sense! Would love to see more mechanical videos from time to time. For instance, how is that dial on board size calibrated? Still not clear on that. Thanks again and keep sawing!
Nice visual explanation on the repair and general maintenance on the mill and how you plan to fix the other issues. As usual the "arm chair" experts who don't know nuttin' are putting in their 1/2 cents worth of intelligence. You have first hand knowledge and experience. As usual it is nice to see you and the rest of the crew in action again. As for the kids, which is worse, the little ones or the grown up ones?
I have been watching your channel for several years and I don’t know why. I’ve gone back and looked at stuff from several years ago, looked at stuff from a few months ago, watched win ter, spring, summer and fall and watched all the recent stuff. It’s the same thing over and over again. My brain keeps saying why are you watching this? You could probably build your own sawmill after watching all this, and yet, I am mesmerized watching you peel off board after board. Like a feature movie, I sometimes watch for two or three hours and after getting a smart tv, I now watch in 60” 4K wonder. You don’t have a job, you live a dream. It is very, very cool and every time I watch I think about buying one of those portable bandsaw mills and cutting my own wood. Woodworking is one of my hobbies. I’m the end user for your products, but watching you make it fascinates me. Please keep up the good work and despite my brain asking why, my heart will continue to view with great joy and wonderment. You are helping bring peace to an otherwise insane world.
The mill is running very well overall. Keeping up the maintenance is something you always have to stay on top of no matter what the equipment is. Great video!!
My grandfather used to always ask me.."Do you understand all you know? " Well, I can honestly say now I understand a whole lot more of what little i thought i knew! I loved the insight to the dog works. Well done!
Sometimes a bad dog has to be put down. I never seen the lower dogs before. I am glad that you were able to fix the problem. Just like me, things get old and ware out. Now that you know what you need, you should be able to fix it up to work even better. Does the bar that holds the dogs have a oiler or is that not needed? Good to see things working and good to see Mark X 2 or is that Mark squared??????
Mark I really enjoyed this video on fixing the dog issues very described how and why .they worked a lot better and didn't dance around like before ..😊😊👍👍👍
Hi Mark. I ❤ the maintenance of the sawmill. I was right about your " middle dog." It can be pushed inward. For larger logs. Say Hi to Hank. 😍😊😉👍❤️💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌲
Really enjoy. Watching your videos on sawing logs. My dad was a custom log sawer in his day. Everytime I see freshly sawed logs or the smell of fresh lumber, I think of him!
Good to the reformed dogs. A 90 degree angle on one HOLDS and will TURN LOOSE! The front straight sides/cuts and the back side compacts to the rear to HOLD. Then the front will slide out and the back side is on a slope to turn loose quick. You blunt the point or change the angle, the dog won't bite OR hold. That is a sawmill, not a blasted furnature factory. A table saw can get people ducking really quick. That's all that mill is only on a LOT larger scale. Happy weekend Yall and God Bless!
Enjoyed learning a bit about how this mill works. I just recently found this channel. If you haven't done so in another video, it would be interested in see how you sharpen the blade.
Thank-you... I surely will...got an old National carriage made in Vancouver BC... probly from the '30 s...was on wood frame but put it on steel...anyway always vids entertaining...and will take you up on offer...have a Norwood band mill as well...but they are toys... compared to a 54" circ...👍
Good Job. By the way you can put bushings in those cylinder ends if you can't find or want to replace the cylinder. Of coarse you can replace with new clevis's too. Depends on your situation and parts availability. Tell Hank we don't bite. I'm sure he's just as good looking as Eddie. LOL Nice job on the log both of you. .
Mark - I really enjoy watching you deal with the really big and mis-shapened logs. But brings to mind the question of what are the largest and smallest logs you can practically (both diameter and length) can you cut. Thank you - Roger
Hey Mark, Do you have fire extinguishers around ? I hope so, i just haven’t noticed them. The hydraulic line popping would be a huge fire hazard. Just a thought.
Very interesting. I think I would trace out the profile of the new factory dog. That way you could add some metal and grind to the original shape after it wears down. Just a thought if it were mine. I'm sure they're not cheap.
Hey Mark I have been a heavy duty mechanic since 1985 . Just a word of caution about using pipe dope on hydraulic fittings is not a good idea. It can cause contamination in the system. Permatex makes a sealant for hydraulic systems. Keep up the good work I like watching all your videos.
See Mark Galicic's New Success Story Release: *'Dog Day Afternoon' *75' Al Pacino. TY for the 'Kennel Tour' of your bi-otchs. That reworked bad lower dog was pointier than the factory original lowers, so it bit more and it was a twisted mut. ZZ will be back evading capture if he keeps stealing Eddie's ROLL, nothing I dispise more than dinner roll thievery.
Just a little bit of difference??? 😂 Even Grandpa saw it right away. He said training those dogs takes a certain technique. Might require a leash to get them to "sit and stay".😊
Yes, Grandpa says Hi to you and crew as well. He wanted me to add that back when he worked for the company mill a blacksmith and machine shop were in a building next door to keep things in shape. He said when he was the Sawyer they had to replace the mechanical dogs once. The mill was 50 years old by then and "Blacksmith Charlie" made replacements in the forge. (He made the cant hooks too) Those guys were very important to the operation too. It took everybody to saw the lumber.
One day when you feel adventurous with a camera, any chance we can get a few shots of the dogs going in and out on a big log like this. It's easy to see when its smaller, but on the larger logs like this I think it would be an interesting angle
Nothing wrong with Hank not wanting to be on the camera. If he doesn’t want on the camera , then he don’t need to be on the camera. He must be doing a good job or Mark wouldn’t be letting him work with him. Let the man do his job in peace.
@@Biggestfoot10209 Hank may consider he has the perfect face for radio, you never know lol. Still no point forcing people to be on camera when they don’t want to.
Thanks for yet another great video on how to fix showing how the Dogs work the way they do my lads just loved it and I must say there still asking as all this work and still No Beware the Dog sign as you did say you were going to put it back Think I must be the only one with kids that are missing it no matter just say something in the next video that the sign is not going back up so my lads will stop asking me but don't keep telling them its going up when its not Cheers All
