“For the most part Im really happy with the mill I've cut some really big logs approx 22in and just have to take it slow I'm really glad I went with the 10hp motor on os23. I'm having a pretty hard time getting really consistent thickness lumber cut but working on that Did have some trouble with paint flacking off on a few pcs But they replaced them”
“OS27 So far mill is working great. Really like the extra yellow side plates on the mill track. Gives extra strength to the rails. 13.5 hp motor pulls ok. Gotta read the install manual a couple of times and take your time putting together. Suggest watching several of the OS27 videos on youtube. Learned a lot that saved time and little tricks that improved the operation of the mill.”
“I teach a Woodworking program at a high school in Ohio and I took my OS23 sawmill package to school and my students and I assembled it as a project. Once we were finished I picked up several donated logs for us to mill. It was an awesome experience for everyone that gave it a try, including students, teachers, and even the Superintendent! We spent several weeks milling donated logs and making lumber for our Wood shop. We are currently gathering funds to purchase an OS31 for the Woodshop program. Now my mill is home and I'm milling logs from trees I cut down in my yard. I've recently purchased a log loading winch and looking to add a track extension in the future! It's not work if you enjoy what you're doing!”
“For the price, you can't beat this mill. I've put about 20 large cedar and fir logs through it so far and have been nothing but satisfy. Even though it might be considered the economy saw, if you keep a sharp blade on it it will deliver great results.
Cons: The pull chord is in an awkward place.
The manual crank to lift the cutting head might be difficult for some folks.
Bolts and screws are constantly wiggling loose (even the factory ones that I didn't assemble).
The valve for the water tank is garbage -- I replaced it with a brass one.
Pros: Easy to assemble with clear instructions.
Cuts straight and true.
Plenty of power (at least for soft woods -- I haven't run any hard woods yet).
Great price.
I'm sure if you are a pro you will want to go with something different -- but for a guy with a few wooded acres and lots of hobbies and projects, this machine is perfect.”
“Ive owned my o23 for about 2 years, now. It is a solid sawmill that will handle a 20 inch lokg with no problem. The 7.5hp motor is strong enough with good blades but I would recommend 10hp. It was a hard starter right from the getgo. Ther are no mixture adjustments on the carb and after 2 winters, no spark from the coil either. Also the plastic choke control snapped off. A non-oem coil and a metal choke mechanism has vastly improved this motor. It starts easily and runs flat-out strong.
The water reservoir is small and did not meet my needs so the mill is hooked to a hose and water supply with a small quick opening valve next to the throttle control.
I certainly have more than 100 hours on the mill now and the belts need replacing and the blade guide bearings are a bit noisy so I keep a maintenance kit on hand from Norwood but I haven't changed anything yet except blades which I sharpen myself. I would recommend this mill to any hard-core hobby cutter like me.”
“I’ve had my OS27 with track extension for a few months now. I’ve milled many logs of southern yellow pine and some oak. The OS27 has handled them all very well. Customer service has been better than any company I’ve ever dealt with! They contacted me before the mill arrived, answered many questions for me and even provided a PDF manual so I could get specs to build the concrete piers ahead of time that my mill bed rails would rest on. When I first got the mill I found the foam padding for the handle was torn and they shipped a replacement right away. Top notch service team! Awesome sawmill!”
“Ibought the OS23 Ilove it been working it for 3 yrs. my oniy problem is I wish they would make self propelled,, Iknow it is a smaller mill , but I am an older man and do not wish to retire do to some health problems,,,Well enough about me the mill is great for a farm or small operation like mine .....”
“Ordered the OS23 model, price was great especially when it went on sale to upgrade the engine. Works great for the size logs I get. Assembly had some minor issues but after watching YouTube videos of others it was resolved.
Being able to finally mill up my own lumber and having the fresh cut smell of wood is a great feeling. I love my sawmill.
All around I love my sawmill.”
“Ordered an extension kit for my os23 during a sale bit ago. Great deal and shipping was less than the price of the parts for a change! Well T force freight then sent the package to the wrong place, fortunately the good folks at Frontier helped find the package and get it here before the snow is off my mill. Frontier delivers. T force does too but not very well.”
