“only sawed 6 logs, every factory installed fastener losened up and had to be retighened and used either thread locker or lock nut, do to the fact of all this happening we broke 2 belts and 2 blades, spent one saturday roughly 6 hour trying to saw one log and the machine was down for 4 of the six hours, i will say when it is running and working does saw very well.”
“The OS18 is such an awesome package for anyone looking to get into the milling game, It's affordable enough that it can be a hobby mill, but still functional enough to build your dreams with. I cannot overstate how awesome it is that for such a low price you can cut an 18" diameter log and yet a single person can lift the frame and move it from place to place. If you've been looking at getting into milling this has to be about the most affordable option. I would definitely purchase again.”
“The Frontier OS18 is hands down one of the best sawmills available for any home hobbyist or weekend woodworker. What really sets it apart is its portability—it’s easy to move and set up at any job site, making it ideal for remote work or projects on the go.
The Beartooth saw blade delivers clean, precise cuts every time, and the overall design makes the OS18 incredibly user-friendly, even for those new to milling.
Whether you’re building furniture, cutting lumber for a cabin, or just love working with wood, the OS18 is a reliable, powerful tool that gets the job done right.”
Nous sommes désolés d'apprendre que vous rencontrez des problèmes avec les fixations de votre scierie qui se desserrent après une courte période de sciage. Votre satisfaction est importante pour nous, et nous sommes là pour vous aider.
N'hésitez pas à contacter notre équipe du service à la clientèle lors de l'assemblage ou pendant l'utilisation de votre scierie. Nos représentants francophones sont prêts à vous assister et à répondre à toutes vos questions.
Vous pouvez nous joindre au :
Sans frais : 1-800-408-9995
International : 1-705-325-0030
Courriel : info@FrontierSawmills.com
Nous serons ravis de vous aider à résoudre ce problème.
Cordialement,
Scieries Frontier
“I love the os18 but it says it claims to cut 18 inch log and cut 16 inch boards and I don't see how it possible. I can barely get a 14 inch logs to be able to clamp it. I bought the sawmill cause I couldn't see myself needing to have to mill logs no bigger than 18 inch. I would have been better off buying the os23 instead of I knew the os18 couldn't cut an 18 inch log.”
Thank you for your review of the OS18. This sawmill is designed to handle logs up to 18 inches in diameter, with the sawhead providing 18 inches of clearance above the log deck. When used with the included Log Chock, you can securely mill logs of this size.
You are correct in noting that the dogging clamps do not reach around the sides of an 18-inch log, so the Log Chock is necessary in this case. The dogging clamps are primarily used for securing cants during cutting and smaller logs. Additionally, the distance between the blade guides is 16.5", which defines the maximum cut width. The distance from the integrated cant stop to the far blade guide (the adjustable one) is 15-3/8", which represents the maximum cant width.
For your reference, here are the basic specs for the OS18:
Maximum Log Diameter: 18” (45 cm)
Maximum Cut Width: 16.5" (42 cm)
Maximum Cant Width: 15-3/8" (39 cm)
If you ever need assistance, please feel free to reach out to our customer service team at 1-855-880-7152 (toll-free) or +1-705-325-0030 (international). You can also contact us by email at info@FrontierSawmills.com.
Best regards,
Frontier Sawmills
