Newbie here, watching from the UK. You’ve sucked me in and I now have to play catch-up. I’m retired, so have some time; between cycling, walking the dogs and tending my allotment. Cheers!
Wow. So far I'm halfway through the 3rd video. I'm impressed with your "give it hell attitude. Back in the day, this part of the build would have been done with a crew of experienced lumberjacks.
I am an avid watcher of reality shows and this one is like going to an interesting university class. I think I learned about this YT channel from a show on t.v. and I am now hooked! I am retired and so can watch hours and hours until my eyes fall out! Glad I got to meet ya! PS: I also have a YT channel focusing on travel vids.
It is an incredible blessing you have Steve working with your "Grand Pappy." I wish I could have done these sorts of things with my grandparents but they all died before I could.
Just started watching this series.. it's gonna take some time to catch up, but I'm figgerin to watch a few videos a day. I'm an old school wooden boat builder, & in anticipation of seein the finished product. Like a good book, it's gonna be hard waitin for the end. Lol
Thanks! We really hope everyone who watches a video learns something, even if it's just what not to do! haha The more you know the more you can accomplish, knowledge is super valuable and we are stoked to be able to share some of ours and learn from others along the way!
Thanks! We can't believe how many views we are getting! You think we should have more? We were not sure anyone would even be interested in our endeavor but we are psyched people are! We really hope people see us working towards our dream and will be inspired to go chase theirs.
Compared to watching another popular youtube channel milling up beams for a house, your approach is different. They wanted big beams so they kept the pith, it's interesting to know why you cut out the timbers the way you did. Boat building and house building does require different timbers it seems. Plus you go into much more technical detail without adding a lot of fluff and 'this is why we did what we did, my opinion is great, you should listen'.. Just nice simple facts, well explained.
When I was a bit younger (1970) I worked with a bloke who cut two keels from a single Eucalyptus microcorys log (Tallowood) The smaller was 58 feet long and 48 inches by 18 inches in section. I don't remember the dimensions of the larger but it was longer but smaller in section. All the work was done on the forest floor with axes and wedges. The smaller keel went into a tugboat working out of Newcastle, NSW, Australia (a major coal export port)
You should invite the Slow Mo Guys to film the mill cutting wood. It would be awesome to see the teeth and gullet working together in close up slow motion.
Just found these videos. Really enjoyed the first few and looking forwrard to seeing the rest. I know they've been recorded some time ago, would have benefited with a better mic set up. Perhaps that's been fixed in future episodes. Cheers T
We did end up getting a better mic and a voice recorder. The sound quality is definitely better on the later videos, we are learning as we go =) Glad you have enjoyed them so far!
FYI, if you have a tractor on site, drive rear to the log, and with something that's added to the 3 point system, spike the log and lift it from the center, then, try to spin it. Much easier.
Do you have blade stock to make new ones or do you sharpen them yourself or send the out. Really like what you are doing and how you produce your content of your videos. Thank you and ATB.!
There are a couple young guys just north of us who have a portable mill business and have a machine for sharpening the bands. We bought them new, made to length and then would run them up to the J-team to get sharpened.
Very interesting! You have probably already figured out, that for real power, use your muscles not your weight, (you can lift much more than you weigh) when turning the big ones.
Not too sure about the editing Alix. It would have been nice to see some of what Steve was doing up in the top of the Maple, and a voice over of why he was lopping the top out instead of just dropping the tree as in the previous videos. And I suspect it was a precaution because it was close to some building or other, but an explanation would have been nice for those who don't know about such things.
Did you send us a email? We got one from a Kaitlin McCall but when we replied it just bounced back. If so shoot us a email at acorntoarabella@gmail.com The email through the website is a little funky.
I'm surprised you didn't anchor seal the end grain of your lumber to lessen the chance of checking during the drying process....how has it done over the last year?
Once it was all milled and stacked we gave the ends a coat of linseed oil and some copper preservative to help slow the drying and prevent fungus and such from entering the end grain. Most of the lumber behaved very well so far, a few checked some what badly but if the lumber won't behave then we don't want it in the boat anyway. Kinda like a mini torture test to weed out the inferior hunks of timber =)
FYI it would be illegal and considered dangerous ( and with respect ) stupid to run that tractor without a roll bar bolted to the main axle anywhere in the EU. Also its uninsurable...
Acorn To Arabella which is a terribly sad reflection... Before our laws changed in 1974 at least 45 good people, mostly farmers, lost their lives annually due to overturning tractors in the UK alone. I've also seen much larger tractors than yours dragged about like toys when tied to falling trees by people who thought they knew best... Good luck, and may your God go with you... You need his help more than you know
Newbie here, watching from the UK. You’ve sucked me in and I now have to play catch-up. I’m retired, so have some time; between cycling, walking the dogs and tending my allotment. Cheers!
Hooray! Welcome!
Wow. So far I'm halfway through the 3rd video. I'm impressed with your "give it hell attitude. Back in the day, this part of the build would have been done with a crew of experienced lumberjacks.
I am an avid watcher of reality shows and this one is like going to an interesting university class. I think I learned about this YT channel from a show on t.v. and I am now hooked! I am retired and so can watch hours and hours until my eyes fall out! Glad I got to meet ya! PS: I also have a YT channel focusing on travel vids.
It is an incredible blessing you have Steve working with your "Grand Pappy." I wish I could have done these sorts of things with my grandparents but they all died before I could.
"Sharp band in the blade saw"... lol.
You guys are awesome. What an adventurous life you lead. Great videos.
Lol
Thanks! Glad you are enjoying them!
You guys are so good at explaining how everything you're doing works. Super cool learning about all this stuff.
Just started watching this series.. it's gonna take some time to catch up, but I'm figgerin to watch a few videos a day. I'm an old school wooden boat builder, & in anticipation of seein the finished product. Like a good book, it's gonna be hard waitin for the end. Lol
Welcome, Edward!
You are a good teacher. Very clear. I learned a lot.
Thanks!
We really hope everyone who watches a video learns something, even if it's just what not to do! haha
The more you know the more you can accomplish, knowledge is super valuable and we are stoked to be able to share some of ours and learn from others along the way!
I'm here for the sailboat, but milling is another of my favorite things on YT.
Mate, your grandpa is a beast! What a total legend!
That he is!
I had no idea that I’d find milling interesting...now I can’t get enough. Thanks guys!
Just started watching. Great Granpa.
You guys are so impressive and articulate to boot. Terrific channel.
Thanks!
Guys, this is a brilliant channel, congratulations on your amazing effort and work.Good luck with your amazing project and vision.
Thanks! Very much appreciated!
I can't believe how few views you guys are getting. This is going to be such an epic build. And an adventure. I'm subscribing.
Thanks! We can't believe how many views we are getting! You think we should have more? We were not sure anyone would even be interested in our endeavor but we are psyched people are! We really hope people see us working towards our dream and will be inspired to go chase theirs.
Look at them now...who's excited for planking!!!
That was a great explanation of the saw mill operation and adjusting the band saw.
Thanks!
Compared to watching another popular youtube channel milling up beams for a house, your approach is different. They wanted big beams so they kept the pith, it's interesting to know why you cut out the timbers the way you did. Boat building and house building does require different timbers it seems.
Plus you go into much more technical detail without adding a lot of fluff and 'this is why we did what we did, my opinion is great, you should listen'.. Just nice simple facts, well explained.
Thanks!
Yeah, houses and boats have very different requirements in terms of lumber!
Good explanation on how to set up a bandsaw blade. And the rest...
Thanks! Took us a while to get it dialed and hope to shorten someone else's learning curve.
When I was a bit younger (1970) I worked with a bloke who cut two keels from a single Eucalyptus microcorys log (Tallowood) The smaller was 58 feet long and 48 inches by 18 inches in section. I don't remember the dimensions of the larger but it was longer but smaller in section. All the work was done on the forest floor with axes and wedges. The smaller keel went into a tugboat working out of Newcastle, NSW, Australia (a major coal export port)
Grandpa is one tough dude!
Really enjoying your videos... thank you!!!
Good to hear!!!
You should invite the Slow Mo Guys to film the mill cutting wood. It would be awesome to see the teeth and gullet working together in close up slow motion.
Amazing video production!
Thanks!
Amazing the difference that one extra person makes
Great tips Thank you for sharing...
During the operation of getting that Pine log to fit on the mill, this would be an ideal time to be wareing your lumberjack chaps.
17:43 impressive doggo skills
Just found these videos. Really enjoyed the first few and looking forwrard to seeing the rest. I know they've been recorded some time ago, would have benefited with a better mic set up. Perhaps that's been fixed in future episodes. Cheers T
We did end up getting a better mic and a voice recorder. The sound quality is definitely better on the later videos, we are learning as we go =)
Glad you have enjoyed them so far!
FYI, if you have a tractor on site, drive rear to the log, and with something that's added to the 3 point system, spike the log and lift it from the center, then, try to spin it. Much easier.
Interesting idea.
Unfortunately the tractor we have is too small to lift even the small end of the big logs =( Those buggers are heavy!!!
You have some crazy upper body strength. If I pulled that stunt I'd lose grip of the pole.
Your Grandpappy is impressive bud!
Love Grand-pappy!
He is a hoot!
grandpa is DA BEST! :D
Your canine buddy is the Sean Connery of the dog world bud, he is awesome.
Freaking Granby... You're like RIGHT THERE! This is to cool
HAHA
You are not the first to have a reaction like that!
A kid and his Grandpa ... great stuff !!
Hats off to you...
Not sure we deserve that but thanks anyways! =)
Acorn To Arabella your doing well. Totally deserve it. I’m still catching up with the vids..keep up the progress.
Ross
Do you have blade stock to make new ones or do you sharpen them yourself or send the out. Really like what you are doing and how you produce your content of your videos. Thank you and ATB.!
There are a couple young guys just north of us who have a portable mill business and have a machine for sharpening the bands. We bought them new, made to length and then would run them up to the J-team to get sharpened.
I want a sweater like that.
The rubber tyre on the idler wheel for the band saw mill looks to be very loose, is that normal?
Very interesting! You have probably already figured out, that for real power, use your muscles not your weight, (you can lift much more than you weigh) when turning the big ones.
That is true, but after a couple weeks of working like a dog the muscles were pretty darn tired!
Not too sure about the editing Alix. It would have been nice to see some of what Steve was doing up in the top of the Maple, and a voice over of why he was lopping the top out instead of just dropping the tree as in the previous videos. And I suspect it was a precaution because it was close to some building or other, but an explanation would have been nice for those who don't know about such things.
Alix was very, very new to editing then. Even some ideas about camera placement or how to tell the story were things that were developed over time.
great tips
What brand knife were you using in this video ?
Helle
What do you do with the old blades?
They get sharpened many times but once they are done they just get added to the scrap metal pile and recycled.
Did you send us a email? We got one from a Kaitlin McCall but when we replied it just bounced back. If so shoot us a email at acorntoarabella@gmail.com The email through the website is a little funky.
Grand dads a beast
Antidote to "Sweet Caroline," you are .
keeps ya young.
ta boot
eh?
I'm surprised you didn't anchor seal the end grain of your lumber to lessen the chance of checking during the drying process....how has it done over the last year?
Once it was all milled and stacked we gave the ends a coat of linseed oil and some copper preservative to help slow the drying and prevent fungus and such from entering the end grain. Most of the lumber behaved very well so far, a few checked some what badly but if the lumber won't behave then we don't want it in the boat anyway. Kinda like a mini torture test to weed out the inferior hunks of timber =)
Acorn To Arabella 👍
at 4:21 i was told Santa didn't exist.
Why did the maple have to come down?
I'd bet you much ibuprofen like Skittles while working 11 hours days at the mill.
-Ben
Not so much. A little once in a while to reduce some swelling but that stuff can rot your gut if you take too much too often.
Its full og Pith no no it suddenly sounded funny
It sounds like he's saying "pif", but the center of a tree is called the "pith". I'm sure he is pronouncing it correctly, I am just hearing him wrong.
65k views, 77 comments... what a traves-tree. I'll cedar myself oak
Lucas mill
CBD will help those hands....
You're taking the pith (sorry)
FYI it would be illegal and considered dangerous ( and with respect ) stupid to run that tractor without a roll bar bolted to the main axle anywhere in the EU. Also its uninsurable...
Well then, I am glad we are not doing this in the EU!
Acorn To Arabella which is a terribly sad reflection... Before our laws changed in 1974 at least 45 good people, mostly farmers, lost their lives annually due to overturning tractors in the UK alone. I've also seen much larger tractors than yours dragged about like toys when tied to falling trees by people who thought they knew best...
Good luck, and may your God go with you... You need his help more than you know