Quaan

Looking forward to a 1.19 version, if you're still around! Think this mod will fit neatly between a more manual sawing method, ex. when using the mod Immersive Wood Sawing, and more automated processes using QT-tech or similar mods with sawmills. Might I also suggest a contraption for splitting logs, since there seem to be more vintage log splitters irl powered by belts and flywheels? Look at the following videos for examples, even if they are powered by engines instead of wind/water power (, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82wk0-vttnM).

I think this also could serve as inspiration, in case you wanted to add bigger sawing setups in the future https://www.core77.com/posts/53123/A-Brief-History-of-Wood-Splitting-Technology-Part-3-The-Wind-Powered-Sawmill-That-Changed-Dutch-History. The current implementation looks like a more basic setup, that can mostly process 1 log at the time. But with a bigger setup like shown on the webpage, maybe you could mass produce planks instead?

Quaan

Hoping you're still around, I've been keeping an eye on this mod since I love the idea of using the existing VS systems to add even more progression to the game.
I was hoping we'd be able to use this with Immersive Wood Sawing, and also potentially get a wood splitter for Immersive Wood Chopping.  

Quaan very nice Mod, I love the idea. But to me, this mod only makes sense in combination with the Immersive Wood Sawing mod. Unfortunately, those two mods are not compatible in the current version.
I hope you can fix that soon, as I look forward to integrate this mod on my server.

I have an Idea/suggestion you might be interested in to make this a unique take on automation

is it possible to have two versions or one but a configurable sawmill?

to like, chop up wood into firewood for example, instead of having to do it manually a player can drop it in a chute > sawmill > hopper for example and forget about it for awhile
instead of just planks which most of the time isnt too necessary to constantly craft unlike firewood which is needed for fuel, charcoal burning, etc

I dont understand the idea of this mod

can't we already put a stack of sawable block in the inv and a saw on top of it to cut it back to planks?

what is the advantage of using this?

a 1.19 update would be appreciated

I like that Idea MochaZilla! Might look into that! I need to take a look at the new version anyway.

This is great! I would love to see a firewood splitter added to this mod - IRL log splitters work in a very similar way, and I think firewood making deserves a little automation love!

The mod uses the recipes so if the saw + logs recipe is not there anymore it wont work. To make it compatible it would either need to be re-added (kinda breaking the idea of dappled grove) or handled separately. Might be something to look into!

this mod looks awesome, been really wanting to make a saw mill... but i also am using dappled grove mod, it removes the saw recipe from grid and replaces it with an in world way to make planks.  any idea if this will work with that mod?.. if not it would be really cool to make those compatable.

Now working on 1.18! Only a few minor changes were needed due to API changes in the game.

Looking forward to 1.18 update. Thanks 

Haven't played much lately but will look into gettig it workingon 1.18!

Currently fails on load on 1.18

Excellent, steps being made for Mechanical Mods. Keep up the Grind! hehehehe.

If you have 'In Dappled Groves' installed, this is a perfect addition to upgrading from the manual grind of making planks by hand and keeping most of the imerssion intact. Bravo! Now all we need is a log splitter head for helve hammers :) 

OMG! This is brilliant! Trying this out today! Glad to see a good balanced modder making mods for VS!!!

It is semi-pointless as it is now yes! Appart from an infinite saw slightly balanced by the fact that it takes time to make the stuff.

But the idea is to have a more over-arching linear power, yes!

Cool idea, seems well made - but why use it when you can craft it in your inventory faster?

If it's part of a bigger, more complex automation system then that makes sense but on its own it's kind of pointless.

I really love how there isn't any increased yeild for using this method.
One thing I really hated about OtherBlockGame™ was that everyone added overpowered material duplication for using a machine over crafting.
It lead to a lot of issues where some mods would be incompatible with others because of a resource loop exploit.

Sometimes just having something that goes on its own without any input needed is better than messing around with crafting manually.