Sawing a log that was going to be fire wood

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Published 2023-12-22
Milling a large red oak with lots of problems on the wood mizer.
Lumber
Sawmill
Sawmills
Sawmill in action
Woodmizer
Wood mister
Band mill
Farmstead
‪@hillsidemill‬

All Comments (21)
  • @jacobhicks7959
    Of all the sawing videos I've watched you are the only one that voice over explained what you were doing, well done
  • @gertnerbot
    I don't comment often. I'm impressed. Dude knows his stuff!
  • @user-rm5il4uh3i
    Call me crazy but I still think that's a real nice piece of wood. Good job saving it from the firewood pile. Thanks!
  • @cenjim
    You did a nice job with that old log!
  • @user-nm3ls6ly5e
    Very much enjoy your running commentary. I’m merely an elderly city slicker who is fascinated with how you sawyers employ your craft.
  • @sunriseboy4837
    Probably the best psycho therapy available. Thanks for sharing, brother. Love your work.
  • Thanks for sharing your expertise in milling. That hydraulic mill sure in impressive. Following from Sydney Australia.
  • Wow one nail finished a new blade that is bad ! Oh yeah well that's life great looking lumber though
  • @djohn1405
    Enjoying your explanation on what you’re doing and why it’s being done. Never knew about the blue staining, thanks. 9:21
  • @craigkay7891
    Awesome ! I used to have only 25 Acres & heated house with 2 stoves . I called a guy in every year . He had a 40-20 cord King . He could process 17 Bush Cord in 4 hours ! I would load logs . He Cost about $500 ! Well worth it !
  • @garyblevins3532
    That old log made some beautiful lumber. This is the first video of yours that I've ever watched and your voice reminds me of a very dear friend of mine that I've known for 50 years now. I really enjoyed the video sir. Take care and may you and your family have an amazing New Year.
  • @user-tl8fk1rv5g
    I had not heard the term "fletch" before. I'll use it from now on. Thanks!
  • @fricknjeep
    hi there good sawing nails oh well john
  • @coyotiess
    I like the way you break the lumber down. ,As your sawing, killing two birds at a time well done!
  • When stacking the lumber, choose one end as the reference end and place the first sticker right even with the end of the boards. While air drying, the lumber will crack on the end as it dries faster from that exposed end than the flats and it will crack in as far as the first sticker. Then place the rest of the stickers at the proper interval so the final sticker will be as near the other end as possible. This will minimize the wasted wood on each end. Depending on the normal humidity of your area, you may want to add one more sticker per layer to minimize the warping between stickers too.