05 Aug NJ Wood Forever
Posted at 15:09h
in Contest
Nice picture cutting large log with the H360 Hud-son sawmill.
blog
12 Apr Hud-Son Forest Equipment Warrior Portable Sawmill-Slabbing a large elm tree
I hope you enjoy this footage of my new sawmill. Follow me on instagram at reno_woodworks
Alright. Good morning or good afternoon. Depending on where your watching this. This elm tree came out of Carson City, Nevada which is about 30 minutes south of Reno where I live. On the large end we were just looking at is about 36 inches and the butt end here was about 42 inches so I think this is the heaviest tree I have lifted on my log arch trailer. The winch was working pretty hard. The log calculator online put this is 2800 pounds but I’m thinking it was more like 3,000 pounds judging by the way that my trailer reacted.
I didn’t have the trailer flat which was a set up fault of mine which caused the tree to swing over here a little bit but I ended up just putting that winch cable straight to that chain and I ended up getting it home just fine.
Overall I’m definitely getting more efficient and faster at picking these logs up with this trailer that is relatively new to me. I think I’ve hauled maybe five or six loads with this.
Here you see me dragging the log off the trailer. The chain is attached to a fixed tree in my yard. This has worked very well for me getting the logs off the trailer. In some of my other videos you actually see me rolling the log off over to the mill.
I took out all the footage of me trying to wrestle with this tree. I way under estimated my ability to move a 3000 pound tree by myself. So I ended up having to cut it in half and canter lever the half sections with my trailer over to the mill. I was kind of sad because I really wanted to take this tree all in one piece but I’m currently trying to fabricate a bracket that would basically be a rail that would go across the six by six and I can push large trees that I cannot roll over to the mill. So hopefully in the near future I’ll have that figured out.
When I took the last section off the tree it moved a little bit and its really hard to try and re center it to the orientation of the blade horizontally. So what I’m doing here is taking off another cut which ends up being one inch on one side and about two inches on the other that way I know I’m going to be flat on my next cut and I re-secure the tree with those wooden wedges you can see clamped down to the cross pieces there.
My son is helping me push here. He’s way behind the mill out of harms danger. He was more or less watching me but it was fun having him out there and see him getting interested in the process.
So while moving slabs by yourself is not easy for these little pieces I just use a dolly and than I have a flat cart for larger pieces. A little trick that I figured out down the way that you’ll see here is using a crowbar as your lifting point really helps center the stickers so you can basically look at both points of the tree without smashing your fingers trying to get them into place. Hopefully if you don’t already know this tip, this will help you out.
Just to recap this big log was once one and I had to cut it in two to get it on my mill. I’m thinking of new ideas on how to move logs over. I still want to chain them and drag them off. I’m thinking some kind of roller system would help me get these huge pieces over especially when heavy equipment really isnt an option for this.
I did get that other elm all stacked and stickered. I wanted to show you one product in closing, quvinex strapping and this in my opinion is better than steel. I was told that steel bleeds onto your wood. This is a nylon based material and you can get this stuff really tight and it basically will keep all these pieces nice/straight/tight while they are drying. Their starter kit comes with about 1600 feet of material. Maybe like 250 buckles and this rachator which I’ll show you how it works. Basically, put these pieces in and than you start this manual rachator and that is really tight. I’ve been really impressed with this product so far. If it reduces the amount I have to put through the router by just a little bit, it will be well worth its weight in gold. I can tell with the stacks that I’ve already done that are getting exposed to some sun that its keeping them nice and tight.
So hopefully you enjoyed the video!
14 Mar Hud-Son
Posted at 09:02h
in Uncategorized
Hud-Son is a family business in the Adirondacks. It has been in operation for almost 70 years and is now in its fourth generation. Its high-quality, USA-made design sets it apart from other sawmills on the market.
Sawmills Hud-Son Homesteader
The Hud-Son Homesteader Sawmill is one of the most affordable tools. This table saw also produces beautiful lumber and is available at a discounted price.
CFE-21
This Hud-Son Homesteader is a portable heavy duty saw with a 30″ log capacity. Its adjustable height allows you to cut beams and boards of various thicknesses, and its cost is affordable. It also has a dual guide system and a blade lubrication system. the sawmill is portable, which is its main attribute and requires only three feet by seven feet of storage space, which always have room.
The HFE-21 Homesteader sawmill is also available for purchase and is equipped with two blades that differ in width and tooth pitch. Thinner blades provide longer flex life, which is more reliable and best for low power sawing. Wider blades are better for sawing with higher power and higher productivity. The sawmills are also compatible with a wide range of Wood-Mizer blades.
Portable sawmill HFE-21 Homsteader
The Hud-Son HFE-21 Hommsteader portable sawmill is a powerful portable sawmill that can handle larger jobs. The guide blades of the sawmill provide optimal support for the blade, and the handle of the sawmill allows you to adjust the thickness of the board. In addition, this sawmill is very often chosen for business ideas, since this saw does not seem so expensive.
This powerful sawmill will be a great addition to any farm or home garden. Not only will you be able to turn logs into useful items, but you will also save a lot of money on lumber and other woodworking supplies. You can get high-quality lumber cheaper than in a regular store. In addition, it can handle logs up to 30 inches in diameter. Due to its size, portability and affordability, it is an ideal choice for those who are looking for a portable sawmill.
Problems with Hud-Son Homesteader Sawmills
When it comes to buying a sawmill, Hud-Son Homesteader is an excellent choice. These portable sawmills are made in the USA. They come in red, white and blue Sawyer versions, as well as a custom camouflage Hunter model. They also come with a 3-year warranty for reliability.
The Hud-Son Homesteader HFE-21 sawmill is ideal for sawing logs into boards and sawing them. It is very easy to use and can accommodate 30″ long logs. The HFE-21 is lightweight, requiring only 3 x 7 feet to store. It also features Hud-Son blade guides and a heavy-duty bearing system that give it the power to make quick cuts.
12 Mar Hud son – Uniforest Rotator & Grapple in action stacking logs
Posted at 16:15h
in Uncategorized
Great video showing some the the benefits of the Uniforest Grapple in action at the Woodlot with Nathan Waterfield. With the correct tools for the job, you can have the competitive edge on the competition.
Uniforest has a complete line of equipment for your log handling needs
11 Feb Hud-Son Forest Equipment Uniforest Skidding Winch/Log Grapples
Increasingly popular due to the needs for low impact logging
and effective forest management
• Common uses for winches include vehicle recovery, steel scrapping, emergency winching & tree felling
New Standard for quality and innovation
• With 20 years in the field, these winches are tried and true
• Well thought-out machines, built with the operator in mind
• Economical Manual Control (M)
• Efficient Wireless Control (H)
• Extra Length Cable
• Lower Snatch Blocks
• Removable Trailer Hitch
• Full Fold Down Protective Screen
• Scabbard to hold your chainsaw
Learn more…
09 Feb Urban logging: Tips and Tricks with a Hud-Son Forest Equipment Warrior Portable Sawmill
Urban logging: Tips and tricks for loading logs onto your sawmill with a log arch trailer.
The new heavy-duty Hud-Son Warrior sawmill has raised the bar for capacity and horsepower in a portable sawmill. This sawmill can out-perform the competition in its price and class. Designed to keep you ahead of wood milling challenges no matter the project.
Selling thousands of Hunter / Sawyer mills our customers wanted a sawmill that could cut larger logs. We took on the challenge to create the new Hud-Son Warrior sawmill.
We built it tough! 4 Post with Lift Tubes for strength and accuracy when cutting 36” diameter logs.
We know you are a true craftsman and assembling this masterpiece is just the challenge you don’t shy away from.
• Order assembled or unassembled to help meet your needs and budget
• No welding and only a handful of tools required
• Built here in the USA at our home town factory in Barneveld, NY by hometown workers from right here in the heart of Central NY
• Comes with a Three Year Warranty
• Perfect for the Do-It-Yourselfer, Small woodshops & hunting camps
• Made in USA 23HP Vanguard Motor
22 Jan Remastered to DVD Educational Video Series
This educational video series will provide valuable information for new personnel as well as seasoned employees, helping to increase their knowledge of grading and sawing hardwood lumber and your sawmill’s profitability!
The videos were originally produced with Timber Harvester, by Duprey Video Productions in Waterloo New York. Throughout the series they worked with a Senior Forester with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, with a robust background in the hardwood lumber industry. The first three volumes are based on an all day seminar in a classroom setting, that provides a basis of general industry knowledge. This information is built upon, in the remainder of the educational series. Volumes four, five and six include live demonstrations on a portable bandsaw mill, narrated, with mill owners in attendance. Volume seven is back to a classroom setting, with supporting visuals and live video inserted for reinforcement.
The original series was produced from 1997-2003 and remastered to DVD in 2020. All of the valuable educational information, techniques and timbering rules taught then are the same as used today.
Volume 1 “Introduction to Hardwood Lumber Grading”
Volume 2 “Describing Basic Hardwood Lumber Grade Rules”
Volume 3 “Applying Grade Rules to Sawing”
Volume 4 “Demonstrating Hardwood Grade Sawing”
Volume 5: “Quarter Sawing, Live & Inside-out Sawing”
Volume 6: “Hardwood Log Grading & Scaling”
Volume 7: “Understanding How Lumber Dries”
20 Oct Will this SAWMILL make the CUT? Hud-Son Forest Equipment SLABBER sawmill with Off Grid with Doug and Stacy-Built in the USA!
Posted at 13:23h
in Doug and Stacy
Doug and Stacy live on 11 acres in a log cabin. They live the Pioneer life in the 21st century and have a sawmill to make dimensional lumber for their homestead BUT this Red Oak might be TO BIG for the Hud-son Warrior sawmill so we have just the fix!
Hud-Son Forest Equipment is a New York State based company located in the foothills of the Adirondacks. What started out as a Mom and Pop business known as Hudon and Son in 1946, has since taken on the name of Hud-Son. The Hudon family has many members working in various departments among this strong employee group. We’ve always been involved with forestry and forestry equipment with a simple love for the outdoors.
We manufacture and import high quality forestry equipment for folks much like ourselves. We find pride in providing tools to forestland owners, loggers, tree farmers, arborists, among many others. In our main location in Barneveld NY, we employ local guys and gals many who have come to think of this as more than a job. We work together like a family unit.
We love our customers and thank all of the good folks who help to make Hud-Son a success by purchasing our products over the years. We will continue to strive to provide the quality and affordable product you have come to expect from Hud-Son.
We’ll be here for years to come to provide you with service before and after the sale.