When I was 20-22 (81-83) I worked at a family-run logging and milling business in the northern Sierras of CA. Most of the logging was salvage sales for the U.S. forest service. The mill was a 42" radial saw run by a 350 chevy V8. Whenever we were between milling jobs, we would cut ties for the local treatment plant. I was a kid on the green chain by myself. Sometimes six ties would come off with the last cut. I would have less than a minute to deal with them before the slabs of the next log would be coming. Mostly we cut ties from "piss fir" It was more commonly known as white fir, but it smelled like piss when you milled it. They were heavy. It was brutal work. I learned to hate the days when the boss said, "we're cuttin ties today."
The metavic log trailers are a valuable peice of equipment esp loading logs and moving slabs. I have almost the same setup tractor/trailer. Keep up the good work!
great video. I like how you do a 1/2 turn after you open your log. I find that lets you get a better idea of what is in the log compared to a 1/4 turn.
I love the simplicity of your sawmill obviously it’s down to your capabilities which is outstanding making short work of cutting the rail tiles or sleeper tiles as we call them in less than 6mins not bad considering it’s a small operation well done girls 👧 👩🦰👩
We enclosed 3 acres using 2x6's and nailing them to used railroad ties, back in the '70's. They were soaked in creosote, and protected fairly well from rot. Worked pretty good. 30 inches deep, they weren't going anywhere. Wondering if you have any market any longer for mining timber? Worked 5 years in a coal mine, we used a timber every 6 feet, and then quite a few crib blocks for problem areas. Mostly roofbolts to secure the roof, but now and then, the blocks. Using timbers you could tell better, if the weight was riding over your work area, by how squashed the wooden cap pieces were. Fun times.
That is an incredible piece of equipment and I enjoy watching you ladies operate it. How intense is the maintenance with it and how often do you have to change the blade?
When cutting the rail road tie, do you pay any attention to centering the pith of the log? Or sometimes called boxing the heart wood? It is supposed to allow of even drying and less chance of cracking.
Y'all have a great setup and seem to run a really nice family business. I run something similar here in north Florida utilizing a dual sawmill setup, bandsaw and circular sawmill. Check into the Mobile dimension 128 sawmills. It would greatly increase your productivity and lower your production costs on beams and dimensional lumber. Best Regards.
When you first start watching any TOUTUBE channel you never know what to expect. at first i was what is this pretty young girls running a sawmill ok but i have come to really like your channel and you young lady's and the men have my respect. good job
Looking at the (firewood,) hardwood offcuts, it seems as if a study of the original trunk might allow other more valuable timbers to be cut as you are cutting the ties. If I'm wrong and you have already considered this, I apologise for interfering, but it does seem to be a pity to burn potentially good hardwood when there us other less valuable stuff available for this.
We have considered this, it is just more valuable to us as firewood as hard as that is to believe. We just don’t have a market currently for hardwood lumber, maybe in the future…
This is 2021...old guys talk about the good old days...not the number of lost fingers or other maiming accidents. Girls...get hairnets, face visors, gloves, goggles. Why am I, a man, having to tell you this??!?
I like your trailer you are running a first class operation. when a person gets a serious sawmill addiction the tendency is to take it as far as it will go
I can' t believe the second question from M Gbill. That info is nobody's business but your own. I always wondered where the RR's buy their ties. They sure need a bunch of them.
The railroad ties are soled to a company who treats and sells them to the actual railroad company, hickory is a wood that they expect. Their protocols very from place to place.
If She everr heard a lecture on safety she would not work around heavey equipment with long hair. There is far too much hand work required with that machine.
You ladies do a awesome job. You’re videos are just as good it’s nice when you explain what you are doing
When I was 20-22 (81-83) I worked at a family-run logging and milling business in the northern Sierras of CA. Most of the logging was salvage sales for the U.S. forest service. The mill was a 42" radial saw run by a 350 chevy V8. Whenever we were between milling jobs, we would cut ties for the local treatment plant. I was a kid on the green chain by myself. Sometimes six ties would come off with the last cut. I would have less than a minute to deal with them before the slabs of the next log would be coming. Mostly we cut ties from "piss fir" It was more commonly known as white fir, but it smelled like piss when you milled it. They were heavy. It was brutal work. I learned to hate the days when the boss said, "we're cuttin ties today."
The metavic log trailers are a valuable peice of equipment esp loading logs and moving slabs. I have almost the same setup tractor/trailer. Keep up the good work!
Thank you, always enjoy your videos
I love those log grapple and trailer combos. Never see them here.
It's great you work together as a family. A good work ethic is the most important thing you can learn in life. Keep it up.
great video. I like how you do a 1/2 turn after you open your log. I find that lets you get a better idea of what is in the log compared to a 1/4 turn.
Another fantastic video! I am very impressed!
Saw this 2 year old video today, what a difference
You guys have a beautiful setup. Enjoyed watching.
Great job that’s a lot of work to cut those railroad ties heavy stuff
You guys are awesome!!
Thanks Michael!
You simply make great videos
Great style and really good narration
Best Wishes
I love the simplicity of your sawmill obviously it’s down to your capabilities which is outstanding making short work of cutting the rail tiles or sleeper tiles as we call them in less than 6mins not bad considering it’s a small operation well done girls 👧 👩🦰👩
Little disappointed we didn't see the stack of finished ties at the end but I do enjoy your vids, keep up the good work and be safe.
Hard working young ladies, brilliant
RR ties make some delicious slabs
Awesome job!
Nother great video champ!
July 2018 issue "Logger's World" page 25:
Railroad ties weigh
Just subscribed today. Great channel. Thanks
You girls are great.
I had the LT 40 , great machine, you’re doing a great job, but tie up your hair completely around the saw anything lose can be deadly!!
Around any machinery!!
First thing I saw
Loose clothing as well. Eye and hearing protection even the roughest lumberjacks use.
@@lars277 agreed as I was one of those rough lumberjacks.
We enclosed 3 acres using 2x6's and nailing them to used railroad ties, back in the '70's. They were soaked in creosote, and protected fairly well from rot. Worked pretty good. 30 inches deep, they weren't going anywhere. Wondering if you have any market any longer for mining timber? Worked 5 years in a coal mine, we used a timber every 6 feet, and then quite a few crib blocks for problem areas. Mostly roofbolts to secure the roof, but now and then, the blocks. Using timbers you could tell better, if the weight was riding over your work area, by how squashed the wooden cap pieces were. Fun times.
Loved it.
That is an incredible piece of equipment and I enjoy watching you ladies operate it. How intense is the maintenance with it and how often do you have to change the blade?
I have a maintenance video, if you want to check it out, here’s the link
th-cam.com/video/BP3d1EqDLKI/w-d-xo.html
You girls are amazing
Family of integrity and Just.
Awesome video. Just curious how many ties do you think you could cut from a 20in diameter tree 36 ft long? Thank you
When cutting the rail road tie, do you pay any attention to centering the pith of the log? Or sometimes called boxing the heart wood? It is supposed to allow of even drying and less chance of cracking.
It usually happens by default.
Loving the videos girls just one question why didn't you take a board say 2 inch on that 1st log always a sale board
My thoughts exactly unless they're getting top dollar on firewood??
Now check out the guys using a hurdle machine works circle mill.
at 12 seconds in - did you just flash a Jiu Jitsu shaka?
You Girls sure drink a lot of coffee but you work real hard also
Y'all have a great setup and seem to run a really nice family business. I run something similar here in north Florida utilizing a dual sawmill setup, bandsaw and circular sawmill. Check into the Mobile dimension 128 sawmills. It would greatly increase your productivity and lower your production costs on beams and dimensional lumber. Best Regards.
Why do you not make boards down to your last 7"?
When you first start watching any TOUTUBE channel you never know what to expect. at first i was what is this pretty young girls running a sawmill ok but i have come to really like your channel and you young lady's and the men have my respect. good job
Happy new year everyone
Oh wow you ever cut switch ties ..... for the Railways
Looking at the (firewood,) hardwood offcuts, it seems as if a study of the original trunk might allow other more valuable timbers to be cut as you are cutting the ties. If I'm wrong and you have already considered this, I apologise for interfering, but it does seem to be a pity to burn potentially good hardwood when there us other less valuable stuff available for this.
We have considered this, it is just more valuable to us as firewood as hard as that is to believe. We just don’t have a market currently for hardwood lumber, maybe in the future…
Wow is nice and beautiful and price
Do you girls eye ball pith, at both ends of the timber?
Before 1st cut?
Does mother use Scribner or Doyle??
Scribner they've noted in their video on grading logs.
What type of market do you have for the 9x7 ties ? and what are the lengths you are sawing ?
Weather looks good in NY now .
We sell them to a railroad tie manufacturer who distributes them domestically.
The minimum length requirement for the distributor is 8‘8“
@@lumbercapitallogyard what's the name of the railroad tie company you sell to? How much per bf do they pay?
@@mgbill793 C'mon !
How did you get a contract cutting cross ties
you have a great voice if you tire of wood look into voice over work
Why don’t you cut 1 inch boards out of the big slabs?
You wouldn't have any market for 3x9 hardwood boards?
So do you sell the railroad ties?
This is 2021...old guys talk about the good old days...not the number of lost fingers or other maiming accidents. Girls...get hairnets, face visors, gloves, goggles. Why am I, a man, having to tell you this??!?
Why cut so thick on the last cut. You could have gotten a 2x out of that.
I like your trailer you are running a first class operation. when a person gets a serious sawmill addiction the tendency is to take it as far as it will go
I can' t believe the second question from M Gbill. That info is nobody's business but your own. I always wondered where the RR's buy their ties. They sure need a bunch of them.
@@davidquinlan8517 The good thing is they go bad so that's more work for my girls
Who makes the grapple trailer?
Metavic
didn't they use Osage orange for railroad ties at one time
The symbol you make at 0:10 do you know what it is?
Ending now.
Yep “rock on” do you have a problem with that?
@@lumbercapitallogyard You will probably find it means something else. cheers
@@edwardcarberry1095 That hand gesture has many different meanings throughout the world. "Rock on" is just one of the many meanings.
Yes, well since I learnt of the Leciferin meaning of it , I don't like it anymore! They who work to Destroy society are Not to be emulated! cheers
Hickory would make a pretty poor quality railroad tie. Need rot resistant wood for that
The railroad ties are soled to a company who treats and sells them to the actual railroad company, hickory is a wood that they expect. Their protocols very from place to place.
When it's soaked in tar, everything's rot resistant :)
They treat all railroad ties. Hickory is perfect for it.
Where is your tin
The roof is corrugated material that allows light thru but keeps snow and rain out.
Shouldn't you girls be in school?
School is not a place for smart people
Need a resaw ,wasting hard wood boards
If She everr heard a lecture on safety she would not work around heavey equipment with long hair. There is far too much hand work required with that machine.
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Wow!!! What a wonderful nice Sawmill. You both are doing a awesome job.