4 Sawmill Hacks everyone is copying

Heres 4 sawmill hacks ive been using on my woodland mills hm126
1. log stop extender

Chanels i mentioned in the video
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[BuckskinLumberCo]

need to add the peavey/can’t hook holders for my mill had the same idea it’s a good one! i did a self tapper mod to my log stops that keeps them from falling out when releasing works great!

[jeffrose]

All great ideas! I personally like the PVC for storing the cant hooks and thanks for the info on the difference between them and how they work!

[lloydr.]

All good hacks, particularly the buckets. My wife collects the sawdust from our original Logosol by holding a trug, soft big plastic bucket, beneath the chainsaw dust port beside the big Stihl, Very dusty and noisy for her. She uses all of the sawdust in the sheep pens to keep things drier. Rots down with the straw and composts well. My wife is really looking forward to our new Woodland Mills 30 but not holding our breath due to supply problems we all seem to have these days. Keep those videos coming please. Lloyd -Wales, UK.

[joefolts]

Good idea about saving the log stops. I just wrecked a blade yesterday!! Both my log stops have battle scars but the worse part is the lost use of a blade.
Love the PVC uses for the cant hook storage.
Already have a homemade diverter where the sawdust comes out - just wasnt smart enough to put a bucket on it. Sometimes Im so proud of coming up with half a solution, it doesnt dawn on me to finish. Anyway, I will no longer have a snowdrift of sawdust running along the backside of my table!
Had developed longer steel posts to use in the log stop spots to help roll 'the big ones'. Noticed how bigger logs would bite in to the shorter stops. Love your solution of the PVC over the standard longer stops! Its a timesaver!
Thanks for the hints. As a mill owner of about 8 months, I'll be watching for more 'lessons'!

[douglasbattjes]

I made a cant hook holder from 3" steel pipe welded to an old tire rim, holds it perfect and if it gets in the way by mistake it tips over and no damage. Very easy to move around and never in the way for loading logs on the mill, , , Good video, and ideas

[bobwebber]

I don't have a mill but can see advantages to a lot of the hacks. Especially liked the comment bellow (Bucky) regarding wooden stops. Your long skinny one great with cants. Thanks for the video.

[fortunatefarmer]

Looking great! I like the sawdust idea. I always make a huge mess at every site I mill at.

[johnwoody]

nice video i have almost finished my sawmill shed. i think i will put pvc pipe on the shed post for the cant hooks. i have got a dust collector. but have not got it hooked up yet. i have not sawmilled any thing in over a month it's so hot here over 100f again today. take care, be safe and well.

[josephperillo]

i have a 126 also for about 5 years. your doing a good job..

[texastoy]

Some good ideas for sure. Simple and effective.

[TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy- I’ve seen most of these tips but I really like the pvc pipe for the cant hook. I’m going to borrow your idea. Thanks for sharing this. God bless

[a_farm_west_of_boring]

Great ideas. I use the stop markings along with markings on the saw head post like you do. I have not hit a stop yet, but I am sure that I will someday. I also like the cant hook holders! Be safe.

[courtneycollins]

Thank you! Very helpful! We have the hm126 and love it!

[PrettyMuchLivingTheDream]

I also hang a bucket on my HM126 for the sawdust however I made a hinged little sheet metal flap like a mudflap to deflect the sawdust down into the bucket.

[cjm]

The bucket idea is a cool idea and I have seen it before. All you need it to cut…heat and bend the PVC to make a turn down shot and drill and bolt it on. I think only a regular 5 gallon bucket will be needed after that. Well, give it a try and see if it works, and let us know. Thanks for sharing.

[dougbowers]

I got the 122 and I sometimes use wood for log stops. Mill them to fit snug and just hammer them down as you go or just let them get cut.

[scrhino]

The log STOP that keeps the log from rolling off the back side, the ones you and Sandy cut and mess up your blades. Take a piece of wood big enough to stick down in hole and used it to keep log from rolling off and the key is to find the hardest wood you know and cut it square to that square hole and no worries of dulling your blade. Hope this helps. Hickory is a good hardwood to used. Have a great day be safe.

[patturner]

I enjoy your content, I wish you well on your endeavors with the tube.

[gotrocksinhead]

Good ideas! I use the bucket idea for sawdust and it works wonderfully!

[DANG--]

I am going to use the PVC idea, not attached to my sawmill but maybe at the bottom of a pole in the sawmill shed. I will try to remember to give u a mention when i get it done. Other mods; Diesel drip, (but not if you use a hog bedding) sawdust boxes. (maybe not work at your mill being against the wall) but i like carrying the sawdust in two big boxes at the end of the day. Great ideas, (don't listen to the "naysayers", Good luck, keep sharing, and keep making sawdust!