Learn How to Read Your Sawmill Scales Like A Pro | Sawmill School with Dave Boyt

In this episode of Sawmill School, expert sawyer Dave Boyt breaks down everything you need to know about reading scales on your portable sawmill. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned woodworker, mastering your sawmill scale is essential for accurate, consistent cuts, minimizing waste, and maximizing productivity. Learn how to calibrate your sawmill scale Understand the difference between the inch scale and 9/8” scale Watch a real-time cutting demo using Norwood’s HD38 with hydraulic and power feed systems Get tips for cutting live edge slabs from Sweetgum logs Video Chapters: 0:00 Intro – Sawmill Scale Setup & Slab Cutting Overview 1:32 How to Calibrate a Sawmill Scale for Accurate Cuts 3:10 Using the Inch Scale – Cut Precise Live Edge Slabs 7:45 How the 9/8” Scale Works on a Portable Sawmill 10:31 Real-Time Cutting Demo 14:38 Cutting Sweetgum Log – Using the Sliding Scale for Live Edge Slabs