October 14, 2025
In a touching moment on Episode 47 of The Block 2025, the contestants surprised long-time host and foreman Scotty Cam with a Wood-Mizer LX50 portable sawmill. The unexpected gift left the veteran builder visibly moved, creating one of the most memorable highlights of the season.
Amid high-stakes and relentless challenges — tight deadlines, last-minute backyard installations, and looming budgets — the contestants swapped their usual roles and summoned Scotty to his own "Scotty's Sawmill." The Blockheads were visibly out of their comfort zone as they took control of the moment and described the experience as "bizarre" to be in the role of requesting Scotty's presence. Scotty is more than curious at this unprecedented request. What follows is a brief yet heartfelt pause to recognise Scotty for more than just his hosting duties. His guidance, mentorship, and hands-on support throughout the season left a lasting impression on the Blockheads, prompting them to show their appreciation in a truly meaningful way.
Scotty’s reaction was unforgettable:
“This is the nicest thing that has ever happened to me in my life,” he said, clearly touched by the gesture.
Contestants Robby and Mat added perspective, explaining that Scotty “got quite emotional” when he realised the Wood-Mizer LX50 was theirs to give. The heartfelt moment perfectly captured the camaraderie, gratitude, and respect that define The Block 2025. The simple words: "Today we get to say thanks" stirred up tears.
Throughout the show, Scotty was known to be in his sawmill shop, tinkering around on the Wood-Mizer with a big smile on his face. The show was equipped with an LT35 hydraulic portable sawmill complete with a road-ready trailer, hydraulic log handling arm, and a powered saw head with an onboard computer to set the cuts. In a moving speech delivered by Sonny, he goes on to say that Scotty was often "looking like he wasn't going to let anyone near the Wood-Mizer" because he was having so much fun. Now he has a Wood-Mizer sawmill of his very own.
Scotty's Wood-Mizer LX50 portable sawmill is renowned for its reliability, versatility, and ease of use, making it ideal for builders, timber enthusiasts, and DIY makers. The LX50 allows users to transform raw logs into high-quality timber for a wide range of projects — from backyard furniture to custom timber builds. By gifting Scotty the LX50, the contestants highlighted both his love of hands-on craftsmanship and the purpose that Wood-Mizer embodies: Be a positive influence on everyone who wants to do good with wood.
While The Block 2025 continues to deliver intense competition and stunning renovations, this moment reminds viewers of the human side of the show: appreciation, connection, and celebration of the people who make it all happen. And let's not forget that nearly every sawmiller is often accompanied by his "saw dog." Scotty's dog, Frankie, was also there for the gift reveal and showed early interest in the LX50, as he could be seen sniffing around and inspecting the mill that he will surely enjoy supervising. For Wood-Mizer, it’s a proud moment to see one of our portable sawmills chosen by the contestants themselves, symbolising quality craftsmanship and creativity in action.
Fans will no doubt be eager to see what Scotty Cam creates with his Wood-Mizer LX50, whether it’s a personal timber project, a backyard masterpiece, or a future surprise on the show. For now, the gesture stands as a perfect example of how great tools, paired with skilled hands and a little heart, can create unforgettable moments.