The text is a transcript of a video about a DIY semi-automatic sawmill that uses a chainsaw and a carriage to mill logs into boards. The author explains the advantages and disadvantages of this method, the materials and tools he used to make the sawmill, the challenges and solutions he encountered during the process, and the results he achieved. He also shows how he used the boards to build a boat and a bridge, and asks the viewers to comment on what video they want to see next.
Here are some key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is about a DIY semi-automatic sawmill for turning logs into boards using a chainsaw.
2. The sawmill uses a guide beam, a carriage, a rotary axis, a rubber band, and a weight to move the chainsaw along the log.
3. The sawmill has several advantages, such as producing flat and smooth boards, reducing human effort and fatigue, increasing safety, and saving time and fuel.
4. The sawmill also has some drawbacks, such as requiring additional accessories, being suitable only for vertical milling, and needing careful calibration and adjustment.
5. The author used the sawmill to mill lumber for his boat and bridge projects in the woods.
6. The author shared his experience of making and using the sawmill, as well as the mistakes and solutions he encountered along the way.
7. The author asked the viewers to leave their preferences for his next video in the comments.