“I have done a lot of looking at different sawmills over the past few years and found that the frontier sawmills were the best option for my dollar. Now that I get to use it I am even more happy with my choice. I bought the OS31 and am impressed with the power and precision with witch it cuts. Truthfully the mill is only as good as I am. I learn every time I use this mill and it's like the mill learns right along with me. We become as one so to say. Only someone using a mill like I do would understand what im saying. With this mill the sky is the limit. I'm not saying its the best out there but it is the best for me and the price was right. So in closing I really like the frontier mills. Thank you.”
“I have milled a little of lumber with my os 27 I love it and u can't buy anything better for the price definitely a very good machine for what paid I would recommend and actually have recommend it to friends of mine in gladvi have lots of trees”
“the mill is great before you buy one look into how heavy a log is that will fit on your machine i have the os 27 and while it will cut up to a 27 inch dia. log it doesn't like it and my mill is set up to cut 16' thats a log that has to be rolled onto my mill because my tractor won't pick it up.”
“The sawmill Frontier OS23 has several design and build-quality issues. In its original state, it used too many low-grade bolts and nuts, which were not suitable for continuous operation and had to be replaced with higher-grade hardware.
Many adjustment systems rely on threaded T-handles that lack durability and tend to lose precision over time. The B&G motor is underperforming, and the flywheel adjustment system is poorly designed, making accurate calibration difficult. The guides are also substandard, affecting cut quality and consistency.
The sawmill now performs adequately, but only after multiple modifications. Its current functionality is the result of these improvements rather than its original design.”
“The only issues I've issued are with the 10hp Briggs and the water storage tank.
The fuel tank condensates horribly bad. Always trouble idling and if you miss the first start chance you may as well walk away till tomorrow. The water storage tank dry rotted in a year and half. The mill itself no issues thus far.”
“Not a 5 because the blades are hard to get
Is it underpowered (yes and no)
Yes when the blade has done a few passes in dry wood
No when the blade is sharp
The watering system needs rework, a non plastice shutoff to start with, different method for the end.
Dont assume the pre assembled parts are tight, i ended up doing a good once over after i stsrted loosing nuts and bolts .
If i were to start over, I'd pick something with a 144" blade”
