New Chainsaw Mill - Milling Lumber, Building a Workstation for the Mill
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- Lumber prices are still very high, and we have a lot we want to build. With this new chainsaw mill we now have a low cost system to produce beautiful lumber for building projects at our offgrid homestead! We set up the mill, build an inexpensive bracket and guide system and build a portable workstation with a loading ramp from lumber we milled ourselves! Producing our own lumber was a lot of fun and very satisfying, I cant wait to start using it for building projects at camp!
Welcome to Traplines and Inlines, this channel focuses on my dog and I on our remote Off the Grid Homestead in Northern Canada. I make videos on off grid homesteading and building, trapping, chickens, mechanical projects, and hunting and fishing.
I went offgrid and started building my cabin over two years ago, while I was still in highschool. Since then I have built many things at the homestead and have had the priviledge of learning many things along the way.
The homestead is designed to be relatively low maintenance and with extremely minimal expenses. All of my electricity comes from solar power, heat from woodstoves, and I haul all my water so I dont have any monthly costs associated with my homestead.
I love the lifestyle, especially because it gives me the absolute freedom to do whatever I please. I plan on continuing to tackle awesome projects and work at building and fixing many more things, and I cant wait to share them with you on the channel.
Thanks for watching!
Hey friends I hope everyone is doing just great and that you enjoy the video. I am seeking assistance in regards to treating the milled lumber against wood insects. I have been seeing a ton of old house borers (i think this is what they are called) around my mill. Dont see damage on the wood but am wondering how i should go about protecting the lumber from infestation of all sorts and thought I would ask you guys what you would recommend doing. Thank you
Borax will stop mould and insects. Just mix with water and spray it on. Im sure youll find some videos about it on here... BTW i think i got the idea off a channel called "Surviving Ringworm" he lives off grid with his alaskan mill, does all sort of projects, you might get some ideas.
Borax and water in a spray bottle
Borax and water, spray it on
TimBor or Bora Care, commercially sold. I use it for house treatments to protect against beetles and termites here in Florida. Good luck!
@@russellwatters5891 that's what I was going to say.
As an old one-armed chainsaw mill operator (I moved up to a bandsaw mill last year) I've found it just as cheap to buy a 2000lb 12v remote control winch for around $80 from Harbor Freight. You can operate it from your ATV or 12v lighter on your truck. I use half a section of a 24' aluminum ladder for my guide-rail and it always produced nice boards. Hope you have as much enjoyment making your own lumber as I have in my 67 years of living free. Love your channel and been with ya since the get-go!
Drilling holes up the 2 rails and putting in stop blocks to prevent rollback would help too.
I cant even put into words how much I look forward to your videos. 😊 I dont see myself doing most of the stuff you do, but I sure love watching it!! Can't wait to see what you build with the lumber!! 🤘👍
Hey bud, good job building that. I usually mill with a 372XP, nice to see a 455 at work. As a tip from a fellow Canadian, I started using a narrower stihl chain. I also use skip chain and filed it similar to a Granberg milling chain. Think there is a video or 2 kicking around here. Speed of cut was night and day! Easier on the saw too. Give it a go and see for yourself.
I started out with a 455 Rancher and very quickly realized I needed a much bigger saw. Went with a 395XP & I also use a skip tooth ripping chain. I am usually sawing 30" plus doug fir though. I just use half of my extension ladder for a starting rail. If I would have known back then what the cost of lumber was going to do, I would have probably just spent that money on a band saw mill.
Dude, you are a one man show. You do it all! It is very interesting watching you work, solving problems, staying focused and getting the work done. Even in my heyday as a younger man I do not think I could of done what you have done. I really enjoy your videos. Informative and just as important, very entertaining. Wish you the best! Luv your dogs. Keep them coming. David in Texas.
You need some ripping chain, will cut a lot better than the normal crosscut chain the saw comes with…. Ripping chain cuts a lot faster too….. always
“ full chisel “ chain too
What you need is a longer cable to go around your log then back up to your winch. Then what happens is as you pull the cable in it encircles the log and the log rolls up your ramp. Stay safe have fun God bless 🇨🇦✌️
Yeah weld a lug on the skidder. It will actually make it twice as easy to winch too as having the double length of cable has the same effect as pulleys.
He knows. He says it in the video
Sending peace and love your way again sir. I too supplement bar oil especially when cutting oak and maple around here in East Tennessee. Really nice lumber you've made. 👌
Ringworm Outdoors has a lot of useful info and cool content. He does everything with his chainsaw
Bro, you got skills. ‘Nuff said.
Pine Tar and Linseed oil to treat your lumber, you will get great colors out of the wood grain as well with the poplar
Watching from the uk 🇬🇧
Cant wait for the cabin build
All i want to say is love your videos the way u talk the hard worker ur great job bud peace from new Mexico
I like the fact that you’re working up off the ground and that you’re stacking lumber on your trailer rather than just throwing it on the ground and picking it up again later. Ha
Go look at Northern Seclusion…he has done some incredible things with wood..his Dad’s cabin is really an art piece
your pretty awesome kid!
Congratulations Bud you are now a sawyer, nice set up for sure . The only advice I have with poplar is either nail her quick or strap it quick.
I think getting it dry is the only preventative there is ,bugs need moisture in the wood . After it dries it gets very hard , this was a great episode thanks. If you can't get it under a roof then old tin on top seemed to hold a cooler temp for slower drying.
Very cool set up!
Flip the handle around on the mill attachment. It’s will be easier on your back. As for the oil you can turn up your oiler for the bar. It should be located on the bottom of the saw. I just adjust mine until I use just as much as it take for the gas to run out. Or you could refill more often. Periodically pull the bar off and clean the groove out with a knife.
That could double as a spot to load your 4wheeler into your truck if it’s tall enough, other than that it turned out awesome nice work!
Great job !!!
A man that can do that kind of accurate angular jointery with a chainsaw deserves respect! I could watch this guy all day!
I have herd about them but they are rare. They do exist because I just finish watching one of his videos . The talented JACK OF ALL TRADES!!!
Use drain oil in you're saw to lube the bar it's thinner and will oil the bar more because it flows better
I believe there is a special chain for your saw that will make cutting go better... I think its called a ripping chain.
You need an electric winch on your log hauler. Log stand looks awesome 👌.
Young man You know How to make an old Canadian Hillbilly feller proud to be Canadian!!! Keep up with The Good work it does pay off.
Right on,
Maybe buy a winch that you would put on atv and mount it on your log horse in place of the boat winch. Hook up to battery and use to pull logs up on bench . And maybe sink a post on a end of bench and mount a boat winch to mill so you can hook to post to help pull saw threw log so you’re not pushing the saw but pulling the saw thru.
Great video buddy. I would find yourself a dead tree and mill your guide boards from it. Should prevent a lot of the sarping
Hey kid, absolutely loved the video. i need a work station like yours as i have bought the chainsaw mill and im gonna build a 6 stall barn. and am cutting 6x6 timbers jast as you did. thank you.
Great work bud. I wood add a couple stops on the side you stand just so logs cant fall off and smash you.. lots of snatch blocks on amazon too
To be young again . Thanks for the video .
She's deadly mint bud.
Nice work on that mill man!! Looks like you’ve got a great plan for building and milling!! I’ve heard that rubbing your boards down with salt or just a weather proof wood sealer will help keep the bugs out. Salt may pull too much moisture out to quick but if you go light on it, it should work and be cheap
NICE!!!
I have enjoyed it you be safe and take care
Impressive, a man of many talent’s
Another beauty video! Thanks.....
Sharpen that saw at a 10degree angle or get a chippin chain. It will make your life so much easier. The way she was bogging down sounded like you were using a normal 25/30 degree chain
A very good video explaining and showing what you are doing and how to do it they way you did.
Now you make me want to get one of these Alaskan ChainSaw Mills to get some lumber. I don't need to, but you do make it look interesting.
That’s pretty cool. God bless
Get yourself a table saw to clean up the edges on those boards
Love watching!
WOW! JUST WOW!
You know what you can do. Buy some cheap roller blades at thrift stores and mount the wheels on the skid ramp so as to easily roll the logs up the ramp, hey.
You are truly amazing at everything you do. Some gal is going to scoop you right up.
I would suggest getting a bigger saw I cut all the siding for a tiny house with one started with a 455 went to 572xp
NICE!!! a new video to go with my dinner!!!
Just awesome my friend ! I have a great suggestion for you , invest in a real rip chain for your saw. Trust me, after 40yrs. in my cabin Thant I built exactly the way your doing it , getting a rip chain will be the difference in your body dying or not ! lol Also, you really should buy the steel rails. They save you ALOT OF TIME & trouble ! Doing it the way your doing it is just fine. When you save up for the rip chain & rails like I did due to finances also, I was so happy & relieved to find out how much time I actually saved when milling my lumber ! You are definitely doing AWESOME ! Keep it up my young friend you are an inspiration to a lot of young people ! Also, you give this old fat guy a little hope for the future generations coming up !
One of your best videos brother!!!😃👍🇺🇸🍺
If you already have the drill you should pick up a worm gear winch. They mount the same as the one you got. You can tighten the chuck of your drill on the drive shaft and you’re good to go
There should be a spot on your chainsaw to release more oil to the chain. There is also different chains you can get to help reduce wear on your bar and chain. I've been waiting for this video and can't wait to see what is next.
When funds allow get a band mill and get 5 times as much done and more accuracy. Watch from the start "the outsider" on you tube. Builds a log cabin with his own band mill in Canada. Best regards.
Hey bud, just thought I'd mention a guy I've been watching for a couple years that has been milling a lot of lumber up in Michigan. His channel is called Ringworm and he's just a nut that's out in the woods having fun. But that being said he knows a lot about milling and the best chainsaw blades for milling. He's done a video on just which blades work best for what your doing. You might want to check him out. Good luck and happy milling.
Yes he is definitely great at it.
He is a lucky guy to have all that cedar. It's a lot easier to mill than real hardwoods too.
Because I absolutely love cedar his property would be like winning the lotto!!!! It's funny though how after awhile watching his videos you start thinking of the cedar like it's just a piece of old pine lol....
@@brucecoron928 I'm sure it's got it's plus'/cons, probably a bit buggy in a cedar swamp.
Ol Ringworm is a super cool and realistic fella,
Just a note milling from your small end of your log .
Use a ratch strap ( long and wide ) tie it to the work station at the log skidder. Stretch the hook end to the end of the ramp, then hook the skidder cable to the ratch strap hook. As you winch it up it should roll right on to the work station.
You should be filing your chain every 3-4 logs.. Have a few chains, you can just swap them. An use lots of wedges so the blade isn't getting pinched. Put the wedges at the beginning of your cut! Great content!
You are in inspiration to all young men. Ya don't need to feel lost. Beauty.
Maybe work on the chain a bit. The small particles indicate the chain is really having a hard time cutting. That will also create more heat and require more pressure to make the cut. The "sawdust" as it is called should come out more like slivers or curls when he chain is sharp an the depth teeth are set correctly.
Get yourself a 12 volt 2000 or 3,000 lb winch from Princess Auto run your wires down to the ATV you can put a electrical plug so you can unplug it whenever you're not using the skidder you can also get one that's Wireless with the remote
Awesome video buddy!!! I’ve always wanted to do a lumber mill at my place also!! I absolutely love cutting firewood also so I always thought just cutting some lumber might help me get in all the chainsaw in that I’d ever want!!! Lol!! I built my own house my senior year in high school and my favorite parts in doing absolutely everything except for the basement walls was trim work and the framing!!! I’ve actually trimmed out about a couple dozen houses over the years and I’ve had people ask me if I new who did all that persons trim work in there house and before telling them it was me they said that they would definitely be asking the owner who did the trim work so that they could get that same person to do there trim in there house!! I would kinda laugh a little and ask a few questions before telling them it was me that trimmed there house out just to kinda give me an idea on anything that I might need to improve on!!! I bet at least 2 out w3 people wouldn’t believe me when I told them it was me that did it and they would just laugh a little and then go ask the owner after telling them and down the road when they needed there house trimmed out and called to ask if I was available they would apaligise!! Lol!! The only problem for me though to make my own lumber is trying to get decent trees to be able to cut would be a little difacult to find!!! I do no a couple guys that do cut lumber and they even have a hard time trying to find good trees to use!! Heck I’ve seen them go get trees from road ditches!! I guess if they work and they are free that’s even better!!! I’m definitely going to watch a bunch of your videos on you doing anything with milling lumber so I get a better idea on it!!! This is the way I have learned how to do all the different things over the years is buy watching others and just by getting out there and doing it my self!!! Awesome video once again buddy and remember keep up all the hard work buddy!!!
Cheers. Get a ripping chain...you will cry with joy.
Stud buds
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I'm surprised he didn't just use the chainsaw to cut mortises and tenons, the size of the bar eh, nothing fancy you know.
Man I know you are a hard working kid who dives into shit. Just be careful with that Mill, keep the chain sharp where the dam protective pants, boots and gloves. There is nobody there to help you if something goes bad. God bless and I cant wait to see you build another cabin. I never laughed so hard in my life as I did watching you build the first one when you developed your unique vanacular. LMAO
For practical milling examples see 'Out of the Woods' YT channel. He talks about wane, pith, and how to get the most out of a log. Plus, he's a good guy.
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Think you may want to buy a ripping chain. Outside of that shit hot video, keep at it!!
43 months dart free.
And caffeine free.
Right on man!! Doin it man!!
My brother built log homes for many many years...wear the proper lung eye and ear protection he'd say...funny enough, he hates wearing chaps though...dumbass...lol (love ya bro)
Anyhow, stoked for ya and excited to see where ya go from here.
looks amazing but you are working way to hard have you considered a band sawmill it would make the dreams come true
You need to watch ringworm he does a lot of what you are starting
How much fuel and chain oil did you go through?
Totally insane, Canadians paying outrageous prices for lumber that grows everywhere, for miles & miles, in their own backyards. 🤨! Anyway... Your system is working pretty great! Everything you do, you do so well.
If the green lumber guides continue to warp, maybe find a small wood I-beam to use instead? They tend to not warp. Or, maybe use 2 pieces of Trex composite decking. It's pricey but solid & stable. Someone might have some project leftovers they can sell you cheaply. (But maybe avoid rigging anything too slippery, like solid PVC or metal pipe pieces. Unless you can ensure the chainsaw mill won't slide all over the place.) Would a laser level help you cut tapered logs a little easier?
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You really need to get a milling chain, surviving ring worm, he mills all the time he talks about the chains for milling.
Get an electric winch running off your quad
Two things. First your out in the boondocks, you need to buy a good tourniquet. They don't cost that much. Cut and artery and your going to sleep quick. Keep it on your belt all times your using a chainsaw. Second you need a rip chainsaw blade that blade cuts faster and produces a board without waves. Looks good.
Very simple. I see a Traplines video I hit like! Great stuff, keep it continue!!!
May I also suggest a hand planer. I think it would be beneficial when you come time to do your building. Stay safe. Have fun and God bless. 🇨🇦✌️
That sounds like fun…you’ll be able to take full credit for every shape and form of the timber in your new buildings.
How’d you like me to send you a quality winch? I enjoy your channel and would like to pay it forward.
Key thing to remember is to stop and kiss the chain with a file every time you fill your tank.
Good going Kyle.
Good on ya Jack. He might use it on the meat pole to
First project and already paid for the Saw mill and the chain saw with that much lumber cut! Great job. Always impressing us with your youth and talents!
I am proud of you... neat sawmill. I would advise getting a pro chainsaw that will be faster speed wise and will not take as long to go thru a log... depends on how much you want to spend and save. (you could build your own house with your own lumber!!!!)
I love that whatever you build is a forever build. That thing is going to last generations just like your workbench in the shop. Would the 1/2 diesel 1/2 oil mixture work at keeping the bugs away?
Don’t know if this has been mentioned but “wax” the ends of those puppies and stack them semi-proper with stickers every so often (depending on overall board length) and they won’t move around too much on you. I’ve heard guys just paint them thick with a latex on the ends and it works just as good. No twist, no curl, just straight shooters.
We need more young men like you in this world! Lumber looks great 👍🏻 Nice video 🪵 Thank you :)
Smart move, with prices as they are you’re saving big cash! I’m loving what your doing👍
I am 66 and just bought a chainsaw mill for myself. You're video helped answered a lot of questions I had about putting it together and way to use it. A family member has downed trees in their woods from a storm. Can't see just letting them rot. Thanks for the information 👍.
Get your self a rip chain for that bar, you will be glad you did
Looking great ! Good work on quitting the darts and trying to help your health. I would also consider wearing a respirator when grinding/ welding . Those wheels create a mean dust and flux core isn’t the most clean welding fumes out there . I like the 3m pink pancakes 2097 so they fit under your hood. Looking forward to next vid !
The lumber you're cutting is great, the little sawmill is working pretty good for you. I'm seeing a larger mill in your future though, you won't settle for the slow process of this one for long. Love what you're doing ❤️
This video is pretty damn right on my friend! I love what your doing with the bushcamp and I cannot wait to see this dream log home your going to build, I already know it’s going to be DEADLY!!!
Love your channel from quebec keep it up
Another great video buddy.👍
Recommend looking at the larger Stih 661l or Husky 372 Chinese knockoff saws for milling with a skiptooth chain. Many good reviews on them and less than $400 usd, Keep your existing Husky for felling and blocking. Keep up the good work Kyle.
ripping chains.lots faster
Thank you so much for your videos. You are my favorite channel on here to watch and I learn so much. I'm moving soon to start my homestead on my 10.5 acre property already purchased and am going start building as you have next year. 👍 your awesome 👍