How-to Videos

How to Sharpen Saw Mill Blades

Prolong the life of bandsaw mill blades using Hud-Son Band Blade Sharpener periodically.   Simple easy set up on a bench using household electric.  Optional: Premium Grind wheel for best quality sharpening form the tooth face to the the gullet.

How to Adjust Blade Guides

Small Hud-Son Blade Guide Set Up and Adjustment.  Setting the Guide Shoes. Identifying the Guide Shoe Brackets for your specific mill. Guide Body, fastener bolts, bearing part information

How to Shutdown your Sawmill

Hud-Son shutdown procedure.  Ken shows us a quick shutdown procedure for when you’re done milling for the day and you’re ready to shutdown your mill.

How to Edge Boards with Log Dogs

How to edge boards with your Hud-Son Sawmill. Without understanding this important step, it maybe difficult to square up and Edge your boards.

How to Adjust the Bandwheel on the Oscar 52 Sawmill

How to adjust the bandwheel on the Oscar 52. The quickest and easiest way to make this adjustment.

Small Hud-Son Guide & Parts Breakdown

Mike Beer goes over our small blade guide setup and how to adjust it. He also goes over the part breakdown and identification.

How to Adjust the Blade Tension

A Step By Step Guide. We’ll show you the quarter test to determine if adjustments need to be made and what they should be.

How to Align a Bandwheel

how to align a bandwheel

Bandblade alignment. We’ll show you the basic steps of how to align your band wheels. 

How do you Measure Blade Tension?

How do you measure blade tension?

Follow these simple steps to calibrate and adjust the blade tension, and maximize your sawmill’s performance.

How Do I Know When to Sharpen a Sawmill Blade?

How do I know when to sharpen a sawmill blade?

Learn how to extend your sawmill blade life with these simple tips! Keep your sawmill running efficiently and avoid costly repairs.

Freedom Line Assembly Videos

How to Assemble your Hunter or Sawyer Sawmill

How to assemble your Freedom Line Sawmill.  If you’re a handy person and choose to assemble your sawmill this video will demonstrate the process.   Assembly Video for June 2023 and Older Click Here  

How to Assemble your Warrior XL Sawmill

Assemble the Freedom Line Warrior XL Sawmill

How to assemble your Warrior Line Sawmill.    If you’re a handy person and choose to assemble your sawmill this video will demonstrate the process. 

How to Assemble your Patriot Sawmill

How to assemble your Patriot Sawmill.  If you’re a handy person and choose to assemble your sawmill this video will demonstrate the process. 

Warrior XL Introduction

Warrior XL Hud-son 2 minute introduction

Is having a portable sawmill worth it? The new heavy-duty Hud-Son Warrior XL sawmill has raised the bar for capacity and horsepower in a portable sawmill.

Oscar Line Sawmill Videos

Oscar 60

The 60” mill was custom designed to cut large trees from municipalities or three services that would normally be sent off to a landfill.

Oscar 60 Informational

The Oscar 60 mill comes standard with a variable speed dual sided power drive wheel feed system driven with a heavy duty 12 volt motor. This wood can be turned into valuable lumber, table tops and bar tops. The Hud-Son 60” sawmill comes with a 34 HP diesel engine.

Oscar 330 Pro

Oscar 330 pro YouTube clip

The Oscar 330-PRO comes standard with: 30″ Capacity (Log Diameter), 3 – 7″ Ground Tracks w/ log dog assembly, 23hp Electric start motor. True 4 post Tubular Steel Framing, 5 gallon Lubrication Tank, Manual Lift Bale style height adjustment in 1/16″ increments and much much more!

Oscar 52

Oscar 52 YouTube clip

52″ Diameter Log Capacity cuts 48″ between Hud-Son Guides, 23 HP V-Twin Engine, Electric start, Lubrication Tank, Dual measuring system, 4, 5, 6, & 8 quarter scales and standard 1″ system with 1/16″ accuracy.

Oscar 330 Pro

The Oscar 330 Pro is stealing the portable sawmill market with its affordability and efficiency. This model is economically priced for any wood cutter.

Oscar 528

What makes the 528 more efficient?

Discover the upgrades of the new Oscar 528 Sawmill that make milling more efficient and user-friendly.

Homesteader Line Sawmill Videos

HFE-36 Sawmill

With the 36” diameter log capacity and 16hp engine the HFE-36 gets the job done.

HFE-21 Homesteader Sawmill

Maximize resources from your own woodlot. Produce your own lumber for any number of construction or hobbyist projects.

Firewood Processor Videos

Brute Firewood Machine Processor

The fully hydraulic Little Brute processor is anything but little, handling up to 18″ diameter logs. If you are looking for an affordable Firewood Processor that keeps up with the larger higher priced processors, the Little Brute is the processor you have been looking for.

Hud-Son Brute Circle Firewood Processor

The Hud-Son Forest Circle Brute is the newest edition to our firewood processor family. It’s big, it’s bad, it’s productivity at its finest. Call us today to learn more about our Circle Brute Firewood Processor!

Brute Jr Firewood Processor

How fast can I process firewood with a Brute JR?

The Hud-Son Brute Jr is a versatile and compact firewood processor, perfect for easy log loading and self-loading. With its adjustable wedge system and self-loader feature, it streamlines firewood production.

How Does the Titan 53/40 Work?

How does the titan work?

Discover how the Titan 53/40 log processor simplifies firewood production with efficient cutting, splitting, and easy jam release features.

Brute EXT Firewood Processor

Extreme Wood Processor Overview Brute EXT Hud-son

Explore the powerful Brute EXT processor and learn essential tips for operation and maintenance to keep your Brute EXT at its best.

Wood Splitter Videos

HWB Preview

HWB Wood Splitter

Designed with firewood businesses in mind, this new machine combines power, efficiency, and versatility to split those tough to handle gnarly logs.

Wood Conveyor Videos

Lift Less & Move More Wood

Want less Back strain loading wood?

Discover Hud-Son’s range of conveyors —choose between chain-style, belt-style, or hydraulic top-drive options to fit your wood processing needs.

Skidding Winch Videos

Kubota Tractor with Uniforest Grab and Skidding Winch

Relocate logs using the Uniforest Grab and/or the Skidding Winch. Remote control is also available.

UNIFOREST FORESTRY SKIDDING WINCH SET UP AND MOUNTING TO A PTO ON A TRACTOR

Proper setup is imperative to the get the best use and safety of the winches. Plus tips on how to cut a PTO shaft.

Why Do I Need a Snatch Block?

Why do i need a snatchblock from hudson

The self-releasing snatch block is an essential tool that can make your logging work easier, safer, and more efficient.

Tips for moving a monster tree with a Skidding Winch

Tips for moving a monster tree with a skidding winch from Hud-son

Watch as we take on a massive tree using a small tractor and a powerful hydraulic winch from Uniforest!

Grapples & Log Handling Videos

Uniforest Winches

Turn your tractor into a skidder using a Uniforest Skidding Winch. Pulling power of up to 18,700 lbs.  The more affordable manual control (M) and efficient wireless control models (H) available.

Hud-Son Lift Arm

The Hud-Son Lift Arm, is perfect for those heavy lifting jobs under 1200 lbs. The Hud-Son Lift Arm comes with a lift hook, and a hydraulic 1200 lb jack.

Uniforest Log & Tree Winches

Watch the Uniforest Winches in action!

Uniforest Scorpion Grab and Skidding

The Scorpion is complete with boom, rotator, and grapple.  Uniforest Scorpion has been universally designed to work with both 3pt hitch set ups or universal quick connects.

Uniforest Grapple Bobcat Attachment

Uniforest grapples and rotators are heavily built and can be used for a variety of applications.They can be used as replacement grapples to worn out grapples off log loaders, used on the end of excavator booms, backhoes and more.

Specialty Tool Videos

Chainsaw Debarker Attachment

Turn your chain saw into a debarker, notcher or planer! Easily mounts on any saw bar. Uses .325 or 3/8″ pitch chain to drive the drum that has two 3 1/4″ planer blades. Use to debark and notch logs.

Firewood Bundler

How fast does the Firewood Bundler work from Hud-son?

The Hud-Son Electric Firewood Bundler wraps in just six seconds. Pair it with preload baskets for faster, efficient bundling.

Lube Tank

Tips on what lubrication to use depending on the time of year.

Topsoil Screener

Want perfect topsoil? Effortless topsoil screening with Hud-Son

WANT PERFECT TOPSOIL? EFFORTLESS TOPSOIL SCREENING WITH HUD-SON Learn how to properly load, screen, and maintain your topsoil screener for optimal performance.

HDH Splitters

Hud-Son HDH Series of commercial grade heavy duty HUD-SON log splitters are available to you at a reasonable price. These wood splitters are built so tough that they comes standard with a 4-way wedge.

Hud-Son Air Stake Cutter

This wedge style stake pointer is fast and efficient. Turn a profit one stake at a time with the Hud-Son air powered stake pointer.

Vertical Slicer

Vertical Slicer for Sawmill - What can you create?

IMPROVE YOUR WOODWORKING PROJECTS WITH THE HUD-SON VERTICAL SLICER!  Achieve smooth, precise cuts for tabletops, wall art, and decorative pieces. Perfect for artists, crafters, and DIYers. Discover endless creative possibilities today!

Why Own a Sawmill

Can I Make Money with a Sawmill?

Can I Make Money with a Sawmill from Hud-Son?

Discover how owning a Hud-Son sawmill can save you money and help you start your own small lumber business. From simple DIY projects to profitable woodworking ventures, a Hud-Son mill offers versatility and growth potential for any woodworker.