13:45 I thank you for your explanation of 4 quarter verses 1". In the Pacific Northwest, I was a choker setter for a very short time behind a skidder in my very early 20's. I also worked in a mill for a few years in my late 30's, so I'm familiar with the measuring system (kind of) but never understood why 4/4 sometimes and 1" other times. Now, thanks to you, I finally get it at 70 years old. 🤪😜🤣
Good job Matt. For a "one man shop" (yes I said man, I am in CA) you really have the fight equipment up to get the job done safely. Welcome to spring. Looking forward to the summer videos! !! !!!
Matt, I love the background of today's intro! As you walk across you property, you walk past one huge log after another, just tossed about like your kids' toys. 😉
I remember when Matt used to move everything by hand and used to show cut times for the logs. Machines save your body wear and tear while gaining productivity. I want to find a limb with a 90° bend in it... Or close to it so i can make a corner bench for my kitchen!
Surprising that you know how to behave around a log that you can manipulate with a cant hook! Usually they're so bloody big you have to use heavy equipment to move the slabs.
Please explain why you start stacking on the front of the stack which causes you to have to reach over to stack the next. Ive noticed other Sawyers doing the same
the quarter scale makes sense to me as well. I'm always "converting" in my head - 4 quarter is a little thicker, and finished will likely be about 3/4" if it's commercial, and could be as much as an inch thick depending on the place that finishes it.
It's the only thing about the emperial measurement system that makes sense to me these days! I will admit that in the days before digital measuring and point clouds, if I had to measure up a building that had been built with imperial measurements, I'd measure it with a feet and inches tape measure. I never measured anything with chains and links, though that system of measurement is entirely fascinating in its own right. Oh, did I mention that I'm an architect?
I am not sure why I drawn to watch you saw wood but it is addictive. As a matter of interest Matt, what do you think is better as far as drying of sawn logs? Is there a difference in final quality between air dried and kiln dried?
It is always a blast watching you work. Perfect blend of information, action, and you trying to rotate a big log on the bed. As always, wonderful production.
Love your Stihl chainsaw! What model is it ? I make keepsake boxes that I sell and give away , some of the 4 ft. pieces look pretty good to me! Good video, good job!
I hope you’re taking care of your back . All that lifting especially up high stacking the pile . You skinny guys tend to have more vack problems . Remember you only have one back
Take it for what it's worth from an "older" gentleman but, you might want to consider looking into things to help you out with jobs like flipping the logs on the sawmill, stacking... I know you are the type that really enjoys the hard work and so was/am I but, you're getting closer to the stage of life that you'll start to notice little "hints", shall we say...lol, that you're getting closer to the ole proverbial hill. I'm not saying to change everything now but, you might start thinking about what you can do and start doing it over time. It will help keep your body in a little better condition for a longer period of time so you can enjoy doing what you enjoy doing for as long as possible. Trust me, once you do something like mess up your back at any age, there's not a lot they can do to make it the way it was, and it will just accelerate your..... well, journey over the hill.
All joking aside I don’t know how old you are but you need to start saving some money for a top of the line Wood-Mizer sawmill. With all due respect as hard as you work it’s going to make you old fast and I do know when that time comes you are not going to be ready to retire you will want to be cutting wood till you can’t do it anymore.
Your videos are worth watching multiple times. The sawing videos are almost hypnotically soothing. You are fearless. Not afraid to try something new. You make your own sawmill, logging trailer, and flooring. As an artist, your medium is wood. I am jealous. My media are computer chips and software. At Ti, a new computer CPU chip cost at least $20,000,000. A mechanical engineer told me the mold for a plastic part costs $50,000. Your costs are much lower. Please do another "A Day in the Woods" video.
I was really wondering why you didn't get a wood burner for the heating system of your new shop. With all the scrap pieces? Is there a reason I don't see?
The current fad in PC computer cases is to use wood. It is a terrible idea, but it is this year's fad. But they are so accustomed to painted plastic that they do not know what real wood looks like. Contact them and offer some samples from your burn pile. I am talking about decoration only. Maybe 4" x 8" x 1 quarter.
Never the burn pile! Give them away to local makers if you don’t want them. I’ve gotten most of my material from the free pile at the mill and from trees downed from storms. Use every bit that you can, and pass along what you can’t use. I wish I lived near you because I would beg for all your scraps!
Hi Matthew. Good to see how your are storing your logs. I'm thinking quite a lot of how to organize the wood-yard and board-yard. As i dont want to move around a lot of boards all the time if i need something - how are you organizing it? What if you want to have a nice board after 4 years at the bottom of the stack? How do you remember which boards / wood species you have where at your yard? After couple of years they get all grey and looks the same to me. What i have learnd so far is, that cutting the logs is the least amount of work but wood-management is taking much more time and effort to do. Boards, off-cut, logs and the effective manipulation of those. Whats your strategy, would love to know. Thx. Greetings from behind the big lake...
In the 70's when I wore a younger man's clothes, I was building shelving in my parent's house buying finished S4S retail clear fir boards that were exactly 1" thick, and the lumber company designated that "5/4" fir. I never knew why.
Do you ever run the bandsaw without making content out of it? My brain would feel flustered seeing that log pile and knowing you could go faster without the cameras, but I realize content is also paying the bills. Looks like a fun and worthwhile day.
I'm wondering if you've accidentally sawn through a lot of stuff you didn't intend to (like the metal bar on the end of the sawmill after you expanded it). If you have footage of several similar events it would make a fun blooper montage.
Would it be worthwhile to get a hydraulic bed to make flipping the logs easier? Thank you for wearing the chainsaw safety equipment. Sets a great example. What are all the little random piles of cut logs around the yard?
Curious as to what you do to the saw dust and what you call scrap wood. Mulch , burn etc. ????????? I like saving wood for projects that you make and show. Miss hauling large logs.
Amazing that you can mill 5 logs at once. Guess that’s why you went real slow with the weight of all the cut slabs on top? Bled must have needed changing after all that!
Matt, very impressive yield and massive stack of new lumber, but I am not aware of what your final use or business model for this lumber is. Do you sell the slabs or do you use them in other aspects of your business? If the later, what are the planned uses for this lumber. Thanks!
Hopefully there is a log roller for the saw mill in the future. Our bodies are evolved as hunter gatherers. I did not listen when I was your age. Should have. A litany of my woreoutedness would be not fun for anyone.
Matt I noticed you do not clamp the logs down to the sawmill bed you only push them against the side stops. In your experience is it the weight of the log that keeps it from shifting? I tried not clamping my log when cutting and I had the log roll pinching my blade.
I am under the mindset that I do not throw any wood away if its usable. Even the smallest piece is good when you need it. I have a friend who makes furniture and I love to raid his junk pile. He throws out the best stuff, small but good.
How wonderful it must feel to be able to keep the mill in under a roof out of the weather! Guessing a saw building will also be on your list!
The lean-to to the shed?
I have to say, your "small log" definition can give a guy a feeling of inferiority :)
13:45 I thank you for your explanation of 4 quarter verses 1". In the Pacific Northwest, I was a choker setter for a very short time behind a skidder in my very early 20's. I also worked in a mill for a few years in my late 30's, so I'm familiar with the measuring system (kind of) but never understood why 4/4 sometimes and 1" other times. Now, thanks to you, I finally get it at 70 years old. 🤪😜🤣
Need to do a series "Burn Pile Builds", making things with the stuff you would normally have thrown in the burn pile :)
Matt, that is a lot of wood that you saved from the burn pile. Great work. We haven't had enough of your laughter we all enjoy. Take care.
Good job Matt. For a "one man shop" (yes I said man, I am in CA) you really have the fight equipment up to get the job done safely. Welcome to spring. Looking forward to the summer videos! !! !!!
Thank you for the "yes I said man" comment. A good laugh is needed these days.
Matt, I love the background of today's intro! As you walk across you property, you walk past one huge log after another, just tossed about like your kids' toys. 😉
I agree that it is a beautiful site to see. 👍
Well, that "Matt sized skid steer" is almost an extension of your body - you are using it expertly!
Always love to see you use the saw mill. Showing what’s hidden inside the tree. Thank Matt for Saturday’s.
When I learned how lumber was sized it made perfect sense to me. As an electrician try explaining to someone when #12 wire is larger then #14.
I remember when Matt used to move everything by hand and used to show cut times for the logs. Machines save your body wear and tear while gaining productivity.
I want to find a limb with a 90° bend in it... Or close to it so i can make a corner bench for my kitchen!
The quarter scale makes all the sense, you are sawing a wood material to be further processed.
I milled 600 bf of 9/4 x 8 x10' quarter and rift sawn red oak today and I'm watching you mill wood tonight. I might need an intervention.
Surprising that you know how to behave around a log that you can manipulate with a cant hook! Usually they're so bloody big you have to use heavy equipment to move the slabs.
For anyone that do not know , Matt most likely has hundreds of thousands of dollars in board stuff or wood stuff.
Who else can saw 5 logs at the same time? Impressive saw you made.
Please explain why you start stacking on the front of the stack which causes you to have to reach over to stack the next. Ive noticed other Sawyers doing the same
Keeps the stickers from moving
But why start at the front of the shed?
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the quarter scale makes sense to me as well. I'm always "converting" in my head - 4 quarter is a little thicker, and finished will likely be about 3/4" if it's commercial, and could be as much as an inch thick depending on the place that finishes it.
It's the only thing about the emperial measurement system that makes sense to me these days! I will admit that in the days before digital measuring and point clouds, if I had to measure up a building that had been built with imperial measurements, I'd measure it with a feet and inches tape measure. I never measured anything with chains and links, though that system of measurement is entirely fascinating in its own right. Oh, did I mention that I'm an architect?
I am not sure why I drawn to watch you saw wood but it is addictive. As a matter of interest Matt, what do you think is better as far as drying of sawn logs? Is there a difference in final quality between air dried and kiln dried?
Oh no! Orders front the boss to clean up your act? lol. Cannot wait until you cut that very big log. Love your show, and thank you for the content.
funny how small logs turn into large boards!
It is always a blast watching you work. Perfect blend of information, action, and you trying to rotate a big log on the bed. As always, wonderful production.
You're a decent stick. I've seen you weld with stick and mig . You're good 👍. Those brackets, 👍👍
You got a pretty good amount of yield out of thous few logs and scraps.
MAKE 1984 FICTION AGAIN
KILROY corbin WAS HERE [1952-Present]
The short board stuff would be ideal for a guy or guys who make live edge Charcuterie/Shark Coochie Board........
Isn’t it time for Matt the engineer of all things wood cutting to engineer a hydraulic log turner???
Signed, Your Lumbar Spine…
;^)
Matt,
If you invested in a large basket water tote, a small engine-driven pump and a hose you could avoid the bucket-brigade action. Just sayin'.
Love your Stihl chainsaw! What model is it ? I make keepsake boxes that I sell and give away , some of the 4 ft. pieces look pretty good to me! Good video, good job!
I hope you’re taking care of your back . All that lifting especially up high stacking the pile . You skinny guys tend to have more vack problems . Remember you only have one back
G'day little mate, greetings from down under. Thanks for explaining the ¼ measures y'all use.
Matthew. I've used the since '66, your explanation of 1/4 sawn make sense...is there a metric equivalent?
Take it for what it's worth from an "older" gentleman but, you might want to consider looking into things to help you out with jobs like flipping the logs on the sawmill, stacking... I know you are the type that really enjoys the hard work and so was/am I but, you're getting closer to the stage of life that you'll start to notice little "hints", shall we say...lol, that you're getting closer to the ole proverbial hill. I'm not saying to change everything now but, you might start thinking about what you can do and start doing it over time. It will help keep your body in a little better condition for a longer period of time so you can enjoy doing what you enjoy doing for as long as possible. Trust me, once you do something like mess up your back at any age, there's not a lot they can do to make it the way it was, and it will just accelerate your..... well, journey over the hill.
I always get a kick out of that fact you move that sawmill around like it's a bench top planer or something. "I need the sawmill..better get it out"..
Hmmmm....maybe time to install hydraulics for log turning finally?
I don't understand why you filled up the closest spot to the front. I would of started at the back. Built up the blocks as required.
All joking aside I don’t know how old you are but you need to start saving some money for a top of the line Wood-Mizer sawmill. With all due respect as hard as you work it’s going to make you old fast and I do know when that time comes you are not going to be ready to retire you will want to be cutting wood till you can’t do it anymore.
I never get "board" watching and learning about your process.
Matt, I noticed as you were sawing logs outside, that you left the lights on in your shop. Are you sure you are from Minnesota? Swede from Illinois
When nobody was looking during stacking the grass got tall and green and the trees sprouted leaves. 😂😂
4/4 being bigger than an inch probably allows for saw cuts and shrinkage.
Matthew, which craftsmen are users of the various length boards and slabs?
Mattew, can you tell me what do you do with all the bark and rubbish wood when you have got the planks you need?
Thanks for the tour and cutting the short stuff!
That scale makes a heck of a lot of sense, especially after your explanation. Thanks for that.
Have to say I very much liked the first lot you laid down in the shed. So clear and straight and a lovely colour.
Does the Spagnolo just text you every once in a while to say how much he hates how much lumber you have lmao
It’s amazing how wet they are even after 2 years
Keeps pouring water 💦 on them . LoL 😂
Bro - you got wood!! how cool is that huh ? - I don't know, whatever ..
hello matt it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy
The way that log stack rolled off makes me think it could use some feet. Good luck
Ceremonial throwing of water: 27:20 , 29:05, 30:02, ...
Looking good Matt. Great to see you at the mill again. We've all missed ya!
You're going to have to build some more horse/lumber sheds
Your giant saw mill makes everything look small.
What she said
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"Let's cut these into cants"
Leaves half the bark on the log
Do you control for powder post beetles? If so, please, how?
What chainsaw do you use for bucking?
Interesting stuff, Matt. What do you do with the sawdust? ❤
It takes a lot to go from a tree to a great project. Love seeing the process.
I get the 4/4 and the 1” scales. I don’t get the 15/32”.
I was today years old to learn about 'quarters'. TY.
You're a good pilot. You pile it here and you pile it there. 👍
Great information especially with the quarter explanation. Now I'm thinking I want a sawmill. 😁
Spring cleaning time.
You answered a festering question that was on my mind... What does Matt do with the scraps?
Thank you Matt. Stay well.
I like the editing.
Lumber sawin' day!
Your videos are worth watching multiple times. The sawing videos are almost hypnotically soothing.
You are fearless. Not afraid to try something new. You make your own sawmill, logging trailer, and flooring.
As an artist, your medium is wood. I am jealous. My media are computer chips and software. At Ti, a new computer CPU chip cost at least $20,000,000. A mechanical engineer told me the mold for a plastic part costs $50,000. Your costs are much lower.
Please do another "A Day in the Woods" video.
I see a large wood chipper in your future.
I wish we have log like these in Qatar
I was really wondering why you didn't get a wood burner for the heating system of your new shop. With all the scrap pieces? Is there a reason I don't see?
Volume of scrap is too low
The current fad in PC computer cases is to use wood. It is a terrible idea, but it is this year's fad. But they are so accustomed to painted plastic that they do not know what real wood looks like. Contact them and offer some samples from your burn pile. I am talking about decoration only. Maybe 4" x 8" x 1 quarter.
Never the burn pile! Give them away to local makers if you don’t want them. I’ve gotten most of my material from the free pile at the mill and from trees downed from storms. Use every bit that you can, and pass along what you can’t use. I wish I lived near you because I would beg for all your scraps!
Hi Matthew. Good to see how your are storing your logs. I'm thinking quite a lot of how to organize the wood-yard and board-yard. As i dont want to move around a lot of boards all the time if i need something - how are you organizing it? What if you want to have a nice board after 4 years at the bottom of the stack? How do you remember which boards / wood species you have where at your yard? After couple of years they get all grey and looks the same to me. What i have learnd so far is, that cutting the logs is the least amount of work but wood-management is taking much more time and effort to do. Boards, off-cut, logs and the effective manipulation of those. Whats your strategy, would love to know. Thx. Greetings from behind the big lake...
In the 70's when I wore a younger man's clothes, I was building shelving in my parent's house buying finished S4S retail clear fir boards that were exactly 1" thick, and the lumber company designated that "5/4" fir. I never knew why.
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just wondering why you don't cover the cut and racked wood won't the weather warp and ruin the wood ive always tarped mine
How I Air Dry Lumber Outdoors
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Do you ever run the bandsaw without making content out of it? My brain would feel flustered seeing that log pile and knowing you could go faster without the cameras, but I realize content is also paying the bills. Looks like a fun and worthwhile day.
I'm wondering if you've accidentally sawn through a lot of stuff you didn't intend to (like the metal bar on the end of the sawmill after you expanded it). If you have footage of several similar events it would make a fun blooper montage.
Clean up sucks......but is sure feels nice when it is done.
Enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.
Would it be worthwhile to get a hydraulic bed to make flipping the logs easier? Thank you for wearing the chainsaw safety equipment. Sets a great example. What are all the little random piles of cut logs around the yard?
Curious as to what you do to the saw dust and what you call scrap wood. Mulch , burn etc. ????????? I like saving wood for projects that you make and show. Miss hauling large logs.
what kind of cataloging system do you have if any. You have a lot to keep track of, nice
Lots of video; th-cam.com/video/tD2HGG_39NE/w-d-xo.html 24:32
Amazing that you can mill 5 logs at once. Guess that’s why you went real slow with the weight of all the cut slabs on top? Bled must have needed changing after all that!
Matt, Seems like your “crap” wood somehow turns out to be valuable! Congrats. (glad that stack that fell was banded).
Good Morning Cremona family...Just blew the leaves of the roof and gutters( man I hate that..its break time now)
I honestly thought the saw mill lived in the driveway. Had no idea he brings it in and out of the barn every time he wants to use it.
Before I had the barn, it did
Any thought to doing some flooring since you have all the equipment
Moulder was on loan from a friend. I don’t have much interest in doing it other than for my own home
Now, the real fun begins when you start to unstack everything to find boards for specific projects.
Matt, very impressive yield and massive stack of new lumber, but I am not aware of what your final use or business model for this lumber is. Do you sell the slabs or do you use them in other aspects of your business? If the later, what are the planned uses for this lumber. Thanks!
Hopefully there is a log roller for the saw mill in the future. Our bodies are evolved as hunter gatherers. I did not listen when I was your age. Should have. A litany of my woreoutedness would be not fun for anyone.
what about putting some old used (free) telephone pole to put under your good log / slab wood to keep it up off the ground ??
I have some fence posts down
Matt I noticed you do not clamp the logs down to the sawmill bed you only push them against the side stops. In your experience is it the weight of the log that keeps it from shifting? I tried not clamping my log when cutting and I had the log roll pinching my blade.
What is that humungous log in the background when you are sawing?
Silver maple
I am under the mindset that I do not throw any wood away if its usable. Even the smallest piece is good when you need it. I have a friend who makes furniture and I love to raid his junk pile. He throws out the best stuff, small but good.
some of these smaller logs and odd shaped logs could be cut up into Bowl Blanks. yes / no / maybe ??? Happy wood working !
Matt, I want to see you cut that log in the foreground that looks the size of the car close by.
That’ll be a fall of 2024 sawing. Needs time to stain
I just realized that the vertical pieces of steel near the side of the bed play (roughly) the same role as a fence on a (upside down) jointer.
What about the wood stacks at 0:24? will this wood just rot out here or is there a "plan" for it? DD
They’re drying
What do you use for the blade lubrication? Diesel?
Diesel with bar oil