here are some picture to get you in the mood...
the mill is really really simple. runs on a 2x4.
squaring off a post
rough cut boards in cedar
and some after the planer. thats at home.
the biggest part is the 2x4. its a foot longer than the boards i want. there have been a very upgrades to the mill system, but the basic saw mount remains the same. beam machine. $40.