Is it Worth the Price? Woodland Mills Sawmill Power Head Accessory

With the newly installed Woodland Mills Sawmill Power Head fully functional and ready to go, I'm dropping a red pine and hauling it up onto my sawmill to try out this new accessory. One thing is for certain, I'm not getting any younger and although I wouldn't rather do anything other than cut lumber for hours on end, the fatigue can set in after raising and lowering the saw head using the crank handle. My hope is that this 12v electric sawmill power head accessory will help keep me rested and eliminate one of the less-than-fun tasks of raising the saw head so that I can keep sawing and make more lumber with less effort. I'm liking how this accessory uses my existing 12v battery to power it. Today will test whether the functionality of this accessory is up to the task of sawing or whether it's best left to the old hand crank. Glad you're all here to see how this goes. Here we go!

Sawmill shown in this video: 2022 Woodland Mills HM130max sitting on a Woodlander Trailer

Accessory shown in this video: Woodland Mills Sawmill Power Head

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[jeffhuffman]

A few years back I had a woodmizer LT 40 hydraulic mill it had all the power up and down and even pulled the head through log. So I for sure understand how everything you add makes a big difference when you saw a lot. This new power head of yours will definitely make your life easier whatever it cost is just the price and you can't take it with you. Great video Sandy

[jayallen]

Sandy I have the exact same sawmill you have. Actually you were the one who inspired me to get the HM 130 Max and I love it. At no point is almost $1, 000 worth the powerhead. They have lost their minds. That's a $200 part and they're charging almost $1, 000. You can build one for under 200 bucks with higher quality parts.

[wheelloader]

Power feed and log turner and you're set. Nice video Sandy.

[buildlife]

Hey Sandy! I just bought an HM122 with the Bushlander Trailer for "the channel" pretty pumped. Now you got me looking at upgrades and I just bought it yesterday! Power head and Laser look like pretty "needed" upgrades (that's what I'll tell my wife anyways)!

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Sandy, I appreciate all the videos you have done and the visits with Woodland Mills. It helped me decide which mill to buy and I have just purchased the HM126 and should be receiving it soon. Let the lumber making begin!

[scotpettengill]

So between your laser set ups and the new electric up down function, I'd say your life has gotten a lot easier. Today I cut wood with my son and we got 17 pieces of 1x10x12 and 3 -1x8x12 from one pine log. All I told my son was this guy named Sandy in Canada has got his saw dialed in very well. I was very tired at the end of today but was very happy for you and your machine. Keep up the good work my Canadian friend. Scot from Hollis New Hampshire, USA

[contrafax]

I am glad it was a good fit for your sawing experience. Good for you.

[alaskahermithomesteader]

Love the power head. Now if wood mixer would just come out with that I would be set. However I do have power feed and that is really nice too.

[marlinmonroe]

Sandy thank for your info. Its really what I need for my hm130. But I may wait just a bit to see how they hold up. That button is going to get pushed a lot. I see that being the first thing to have trouble. But I very well may be wrong. Please keep us posted on any issues you may have and things you like about it.
Have a goodn! Well done!

[TerryC]

Hi Sandy! I must say, the rigging for the wench is slick. The way one can bunch up the various lengths is efficient.

[jeffkutz]

like the new camera techniques. Probably a pain to setup but the results are interesting.

[johnforman]

You sure get good recovery out of those small logs good to see

[ricks]

Great Video... After purchasing my manual mill (different make). It took me less then 2 months before ordering and installing the power head.. It was a game changer. Since then I've added a complete hydraulic package and am designing my own computer set-works (Ardunio or PI Pico for the geeks out there) Take your time, evaluate your process and take steps to remove steps. (Little things add up and make the day more enjoyable) .. Electric Start, Dual Lasers, Log deck, Power Head, you're well on you way..

[bwillan]

Great upgrade to the sawmill. The next thing Woodland Mills will have to create a set works computer so that the saw can be positioned to the next cut with just the press of a button.

[TheBirdGardenNB]

Do you have a video on how you winched the 3 logs at once? I don't have a winch yet but now I really want one.

[mandmmilling]

I have some suggestions for you.

Now that you have a powered saw head, stop clearing boards one at a time. Make your pass, raise the mill head, reset, and lower. Rinse and repeat. It looks like you have a 6-8 inch throat. That's a lot of boards before you clear. When you clear, carry as many as you can to reduce the trips stacking lumber. The powered head makes it easy to do this.

Once you take off your 3rd scab, just keep cutting through the log. Your 4th scab will be on the bottom when you are done. Why move the cant a 4th time? Time management is the key to milling effectively. Reducing all unnecessary motions will save you energy.

[joemccarthywascorrect]

Great shot @15:20 of the laser in action!

[saintaugustine]

Looks like you enjoyed the new toy but like you said for cutting all day it is definitely better than the crank it also seems faster than the crank by the way Sandy I cut my first log yesterday since my pneumonia it was a small log 9 inches diameter 12 feet long but it took me a good part of the day I am still weak but getting better and doing things have a great day

[russellbelliveau]

For me it’s too slow but I saw and sell lumber, if I was sawing as a hobby just for myself yes a good piece of equipment to add to the mill. Woodlands has really nice accessories for sure.
Great job

[brucewatson]

Thanks for another great video. I'm starting to like the idea of the laser more and more. I'm new to the sawyer game and I'm enjoying it a lot. I'm not sure where to find the web connections for the laser on your page. If time permits could you send me the link in an email? Thanks. I'm also looking at the electric power head. Thanks, Bruce