You guys are so right about the difference between sawing for production/business and sawing for yourself. When I operated my sawmill, I found that sawing for production could get very stressful and was not half as enjoyable as when I would be sawing with my brother to get wood to build a shed or deck for him or even when cutting to help a friend on a project.
That is some pretty lumber. I know you both will look back and be very proud you did this yourself one day. Looking good keep on keeping on. Y'all take care and God bless
Alyssa you are doing a fantastic job. You always want to learn something new all the time. You help take a lot off Jessie' plate and i know he appreciates your help. On that note, jessi you are a great teacher and have great patients. So you both rock as a team. Y'all are yeng and yang. Love the videos keep them coming
I'm really pleased you have your MoJo back as I know the pressure you have been under with this Self Build project, Best Wishes. Tony Smith Great Britain
Well of course she's doing a really good job. A) You taught her and B) She's female, of course she's going to learn it well. I'm really happy to see you so ably stepping up your personal "Game" Alyssa! I almost spat my tea out laughing when it was LF thirty!
Your lumber looks great, and because you have to edit videos it looks real fun. We all know there are moments when the fun runs away... and frustration takes its place... It's all good!
How could you even for a second consider blaming Bugaboo?! He's completely innocent. LMAO Love the video and the positive vibe. Your ceilings and floors are going to look awesome!
I was thinking to my self...you sure do post late...but I forget your a couple time zones away..I work overnight so this video will give me something to watch at lunch!! I've seen every one! Keep up the good work!!
Milling all the timberframe wood under pressure of time with literally 0 experience on the woodmill was a HUGE accomplishment. I think everybody was crossing fingers for Jessy that not too much goes wrong in that time
Nice videos! Very positive and inspirating. I think that drying kiln operators should reassamble your wood stack anyway. There're two main reasons. First, the distnace between spacer sticks shouldn't be more than 3 feet from each other to prevent lengthwise and axis warping of boards. Second, spacers should be placed as close to the butt-ends of boards as possible to prevent end cracking. Also it is a good idea to cover board ends with some waterproof coating or paint, that will also help to prevent end cracking. And ofcourse spacers should be placed right above each other to save the right form of the boards. One more good option is to add extra weight over wood stack, ask kiln dryers to toput your wood not on the top of kiln chamber but in the middle or at the bottom maybe. Hope you will find this useful
Go you two its so nice to see you at your old selves again. Alyssa your one happy little lady when your working, Jesse your one very lucky fellow to have your lady work with you most woman don't like getting dirty. Alyssa reminds me of myself. Keep up the good work.
Not familiar with the Woodmizer sawmills but could you not perhaps attach a brush of some sorts in front of and behind the rollers to brush the sawdust off the tracks? That is if I have understood the problem correctly?! I've used it for on a heavy gate running on track and it brushed small pebbles and rocks out of the way which was very handy.
Very nice flooring from the off cuts of the timber frame beams "well done both of you " a little bit of hard work, but you made the right choice !! rather than buy wood that you already have!I also agree with you both as well, to go with the dry wall on the ceiling will give much better light and make the house feel a lot fresher and brighter inside. Plus it will look more modern and won't look dated to much wood is building a shed. Just using the wooden beams grain colour will look much sharper with a light background behind it to help it pop.
Still waiting for the calendar shoot. One thing I noticed. You’re enjoying this much more than milling logs in the summer. I always cut split and stacked my grapple load in the fall. My friend and Coworker built his own log cabin using the same methods (sawmil/friends) back in 1985. Don’t know if either of you were even born yet. Another great video. Didn’t you say you were going to build a barn at a later date. Board and Batten siding. Lots of shop shelving in those scrap pieces. Adios Amigos keep up the great most excellent timber frame video adventures.
I've missed it-what is a London Fog? How to make it?Also, so glad to see yall recovering from the crazy stress of the frame raising and 'enjoying' the journey again.
I remember reading in one of Eric Sloane's books that they used to just lay the edged boards on the floor head and toe so that the tapers evened up for the most part and left them loose for the first year or so until they shrank, and then installed a board against one wall that was carefully cut to width and fit. Diary of An Early American Boy, i think it was
I know you have that small trailer but it only has two tires which in turn have load ratings! Be sure you don’t exceed those rating because a blowout will ruin your day and most likely cause the trailer to tip ruining your fine work efforts.
Your work ethic is epic. Love your channel and - that Bugaboo is adorable. Have enjoyed following your journey. Learning so much about the ins and outs of building your own homestead. I’m so glad spring/ summer is on the way for you two.
I just want to say that I personally think the two of you are doing an amazing job on your dream home. You doing the best you can and can not think of everything your still human, your ceiling and flooring will look beautiful. Thanks for your channel and being real with us.
couple of things about getting saw mill dirty(sawdust on you) what do you wash clothes with to keep them clean eg washer dryer? are there any tips you can pass on in that regard. second would there be any difference in getting a belt drive compressor over the direct drive on you have ? would a belt drive give you more options or was cost a factor ?
Just a quick comment about your nice neat stack of wood on the trailer; should you have put some vertical sticks between each column? The reason I ask is that when you go to transport this to get dried out you will have to strap the load down and all the boards will have to be pulled tight together. You might want to check with the place you are taking it in order to get some advice regarding transportation. They may say that the spacing of the columns of wood in not necessary. I am looking forward to see the final product; keep up the good work.
Bugaboo :) ouch, I'm a Wayne :( lol Make butcher block pieces, counterparts pieces, etc. out if what you can with left over or excess you cut off. They can glue them together
so building contractor isn't in the cards in the future for you two? :-) really though....you two have done well all things considered. many aspects to this build that many don't consider that should be considered hard earned victories by building newbies.
That's really cute you two working together and stacking the lumber on stickers. The problem I see is the transportation. When you drive that lumber I hope it isn't far away. As you strap the stack to keep it on the trailer, the lumber will "walk" toward the center of the stack, which will loosen the straps, which will result in stopping frequently to tighten or possibly lose lumber off the back of the trailer as you drive and it bounces around. I'm sure you will figure this out on your trip though. Good luck.
Your going to need 1/2 inch spacers on the top and bottom rows to keep the spacing when you strap and tighten the bundle for transport and unloading or the cube won't stay square and spaced to dry.
Alyssa the homesteader. Alyssa the homebuilder. Alyssa the backhoe operator. Alyssa the Woodmizer LT15 sawyer. Alyssa the videographer. Alyssa the editor. Alyssa the wife. Alyssa the etc., etc., etc. Or you might just say, Alyssa the Wonder Woman. Lol.
+1961casey - Jesse the homesteader. Jesse the homebuilder. Jesse the backhoe operator. Jesse the Woodmizer LT15 sawyer. Jesse the videographer. Jesse the editor. Jesse the husband. Jesse the etc., etc., etc. Or you might just say, Jesse the Superman. Lol.
Go easy on that bugaboo! Well it has taken some time but you both look like you are on a roll and if I don’t say so myself styling at the same time. . Good choice of outdoor work gear. Now get that placed dryed in. We need to see Melissa‘s muscles sometime?😳 LOL! Also love that hat she wears with the label just over her left eyebrow. Funny the things you notice. Keep up all the good!! Your team Rocks!!! 👍👍🇨🇱😎
The battery operated fuel pump is also available from Walmart as a regularly stocked item for around $10 located in their kerosene heater accessory section.
Hey guys did you ever think of using a battery operated leaf blower instead of dragging that air compressor out for the saw mill. keep on keeping it real . love it's great Jimbo
Nice to see you two actually working together. Also, you are smart to get as much done as possible before spring rains turn things into a sea of mud !
You guys are so right about the difference between sawing for production/business and sawing for yourself. When I operated my sawmill, I found that sawing for production could get very stressful and was not half as enjoyable as when I would be sawing with my brother to get wood to build a shed or deck for him or even when cutting to help a friend on a project.
That is some pretty lumber. I know you both will look back and be very proud you did this yourself one day. Looking good keep on keeping on. Y'all take care and God bless
Alyssa you are doing a fantastic job. You always want to learn something new all the time. You help take a lot off Jessie' plate and i know he appreciates your help. On that note, jessi you are a great teacher and have great patients. So you both rock as a team. Y'all are yeng and yang. Love the videos keep them coming
Just to let you know; I really enjoyed visiting you this morning...in my nightie. Thanks for filming.
Good video I don't think many people would have thought that pile was waste at any time.Good work Alyssa.
I'm really pleased you have your MoJo back as I know the pressure you have been under with this Self Build project, Best Wishes. Tony Smith Great Britain
It's amazing how you two never swear. "Heck yes!" etc.
Well of course she's doing a really good job. A) You taught her and B) She's female, of course she's going to learn it well. I'm really happy to see you so ably stepping up your personal "Game" Alyssa! I almost spat my tea out laughing when it was LF thirty!
You’re making it look easy. Congrats on your progress. Cheers
A great days work on the mill, good to see you working as a team
Your lumber looks great, and because you have to edit videos it looks real fun. We all know there are moments when the fun runs away... and frustration takes its place... It's all good!
Finally, Great episodes! Love see work gets done!
How could you even for a second consider blaming Bugaboo?! He's completely innocent. LMAO Love the video and the positive vibe. Your ceilings and floors are going to look awesome!
She is Kicking Big time Butt ! Outstanding job !
Great video guys! 😀
I was thinking to my self...you sure do post late...but I forget your a couple time zones away..I work overnight so this video will give me something to watch at lunch!!
I've seen every one! Keep up the good work!!
Kitty had a snack! Nom nom meow meow!
Looks like Bugaboo had a wild party while mom and dad weren't home. BUSTED!
Milling all the timberframe wood under pressure of time with literally 0 experience on the woodmill was a HUGE accomplishment. I think everybody was crossing fingers for Jessy that not too much goes wrong in that time
good choice with the tunes! beautiful wood.
It's so gratifying when you train someone and they just take off.
Nice videos! Very positive and inspirating.
I think that drying kiln operators should reassamble your wood stack anyway. There're two main reasons.
First, the distnace between spacer sticks shouldn't be more than 3 feet from each other to prevent lengthwise and axis warping of boards.
Second, spacers should be placed as close to the butt-ends of boards as possible to prevent end cracking.
Also it is a good idea to cover board ends with some waterproof coating or paint, that will also help to prevent end cracking.
And ofcourse spacers should be placed right above each other to save the right form of the boards.
One more good option is to add extra weight over wood stack, ask kiln dryers to toput your wood not on the top of kiln chamber but in the middle or at the bottom maybe.
Hope you will find this useful
From the looks of him, Bugaboo doesn’t miss many meals...or pastry’s
That's some beautiful lumber. Nice clear close grained wood. Get excited!! Nice job you guys!!
Go you two its so nice to see you at your old selves again. Alyssa your one happy little lady when your working, Jesse your one very lucky fellow to have your lady work with you most woman don't like getting dirty. Alyssa reminds me of myself. Keep up the good work.
That's a hell of a load ,for a single axel! Can't waite to see the out buildings you're going to erect .
Not familiar with the Woodmizer sawmills but could you not perhaps attach a brush of some sorts in front of and behind the rollers to brush the sawdust off the tracks? That is if I have understood the problem correctly?! I've used it for on a heavy gate running on track and it brushed small pebbles and rocks out of the way which was very handy.
the similar norwood sawmills have a scraper in front of the wheels
Very nice flooring from the off cuts of the timber frame beams "well done both of you " a little bit of hard work, but you made the right choice !! rather than buy wood that you already have!I also agree with you both as well, to go with the dry wall on the ceiling will give much better light and make the house feel a lot fresher and brighter inside. Plus it will look more modern and won't look dated to much wood is building a shed. Just using the wooden beams grain colour will look much sharper with a light background behind it to help it pop.
I hope your little trailer survives this project. That stack of lumber looks heavy.
wow I know theres editing, but sure looks like things are moving along with 2 people on the mill... way to go Alyssia!
Very nice work J&A. Lovin' every moment y'all share. Thanks!!
Looks. Like jessie has lost weight , way to go man and you did it in winter ❄️👍
Great Soundtrack, nice work, awesome teamwork
that wood looks really clean
Great Job! plus making use of all that lumber too..
I love watching you two. Thanks for sharing...
Alyssa is a rock star! You go girl!
Getting covered in saw dust = man glitter :) Keep up the good work
Let's get ready to lumberrrr!
Cheers, roll on spring!
Still waiting for the calendar shoot. One thing I noticed. You’re enjoying this much more than milling logs in the summer. I always cut split and stacked my grapple load in the fall. My friend and Coworker built his own log cabin using the same methods (sawmil/friends) back in 1985. Don’t know if either of you were even born yet. Another great video. Didn’t you say you were going to build a barn at a later date. Board and Batten siding. Lots of shop shelving in those scrap pieces. Adios Amigos keep up the great most excellent timber frame video adventures.
Awesome productivity!
Keep up the good work you guys!!!
Looking good guys. Nice comments.
Everybody picks on Wayne the pain .Glad that i am thick skinned. Love what the both of you are doing From
Australia
Keep at it, guys- You're doing great things.
The child left a mess on the floor in the RV! O my got to love children.
Great to see you guys working stress free and having fun. Enjoy yourselves and don't let the haters and smart asses get you ;)
You tore thru that stack of lumber like there was no tomorrow!
Hi Guys I use my backpack blower to keep my mill clear and clean, I think Ive seen one in your videos
After your last video featuring The London Fog drink I immediately made some the next day. They are good.
I agree with @SonOfLiberty1984, good to see you having fun and making a HOUSE!!! Progress!! Awesome
You will do it! Thanks for sharing.
That's not saw dust, its wood cutter's glitter.... Be safe and take care of each other...
Is that little gas pump the best buy ever or what!?!!
I've missed it-what is a London Fog? How to make it?Also, so glad to see yall recovering from the crazy stress of the frame raising and 'enjoying' the journey again.
bugaboo said... "not me" ♡
I remember reading in one of Eric Sloane's books that they used to just lay the edged boards on the floor head and toe so that the tapers evened up for the most part and left them loose for the first year or so until they shrank, and then installed a board against one wall that was carefully cut to width and fit. Diary of An Early American Boy, i think it was
I know you have that small trailer but it only has two tires which in turn have load ratings! Be sure you don’t exceed those rating because a blowout will ruin your day and most likely cause the trailer to tip ruining your fine work efforts.
Great job guys. I don't know if it was mentioned already, but how long before all this wood comes back from the kiln ??
great job guys !!
Your work ethic is epic. Love your channel and - that Bugaboo is adorable. Have enjoyed following your journey. Learning so much about the ins and outs of building your own homestead. I’m so glad spring/ summer is on the way for you two.
I just want to say that I personally think the two of you are doing an amazing job on your dream home. You doing the best you can and can not think of everything your still human, your ceiling and flooring will look beautiful. Thanks for your channel and being real with us.
couple of things about getting saw mill dirty(sawdust on you) what do you wash clothes with to keep them clean eg washer dryer? are there any tips you can pass on in that regard. second would there be any difference in getting a belt drive compressor over the direct drive on you have ? would a belt drive give you more options or was cost a factor ?
Just a quick comment about your nice neat stack of wood on the trailer; should you have put some vertical sticks between each column? The reason I ask is that when you go to transport this to get dried out you will have to strap the load down and all the boards will have to be pulled tight together. You might want to check with the place you are taking it in order to get some advice regarding transportation. They may say that the spacing of the columns of wood in not necessary.
I am looking forward to see the final product; keep up the good work.
You guys are inspiring 😁
how is the mill charging for kiln drying. per stack or board foot.
I wished I was as BEAUTIFUL as that pallet of lumber you have there.
Bugaboo :) ouch, I'm a Wayne :( lol
Make butcher block pieces, counterparts pieces, etc. out if what you can with left over or excess you cut off. They can glue them together
Keep it long as you can as long as you can
Source of music?
Woman glitter! Lol
Blessings ~
How many board feet is the stack?
If I ever end up needing a sawmill, I'd really try to be able to get one with hydraulic log/board handling.
so building contractor isn't in the cards in the future for you two? :-)
really though....you two have done well all things considered. many aspects to this build that many don't consider that should be considered hard earned victories by building newbies.
Working is a great way of life, the way it’s done is up to the individuals life.
Looks like you're generating some (tomato) stakes for the garden Too!
What happen I notice some of the videos has been removed !!! WHY ???
That's really cute you two working together and stacking the lumber on stickers. The problem I see is the transportation. When you drive that lumber I hope it isn't far away. As you strap the stack to keep it on the trailer, the lumber will "walk" toward the center of the stack, which will loosen the straps, which will result in stopping frequently to tighten or possibly lose lumber off the back of the trailer as you drive and it bounces around. I'm sure you will figure this out on your trip though. Good luck.
What is this "London Fog" drink you speak of? Recipe if you please. :)
Your going to need 1/2 inch spacers on the top and bottom rows to keep the spacing when you strap and tighten the bundle for transport and unloading or the cube won't stay square and spaced to dry.
FYI..if you twist your paper before put in the stove it will burn more like kindling and longer ....just a little tip that helped me.
Hope you get footage of the delivery and the stack being placed in the kiln.
Alyssa the homesteader. Alyssa the homebuilder. Alyssa the backhoe operator. Alyssa the Woodmizer LT15 sawyer. Alyssa the videographer. Alyssa the editor. Alyssa the wife. Alyssa the etc., etc., etc. Or you might just say, Alyssa the Wonder Woman. Lol.
Doesn't Jesse get any love?
+1961casey - Jesse the homesteader. Jesse the homebuilder. Jesse the backhoe operator. Jesse the Woodmizer LT15 sawyer. Jesse the videographer. Jesse the editor. Jesse the husband. Jesse the etc., etc., etc. Or you might just say, Jesse the Superman. Lol.
Sweet tunes with your video.
It looks like a productive and enjoyable day. You should be proud of yourself Alyssa! So was it Jessie that ate the chicken and left it on the floor?
Some of those longer thin waste pieces would make an interesting split rail type fencing for you property.
Hey love your videos and all your hard work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Go easy on that bugaboo! Well it has taken some time but you both look like you are on a roll and if I don’t say so myself styling at the same time. . Good choice of outdoor work gear. Now get that placed dryed in. We need to see Melissa‘s muscles sometime?😳 LOL! Also love that hat she wears with the label just over her left eyebrow. Funny the things you notice. Keep up all the good!! Your team Rocks!!!
👍👍🇨🇱😎
How far are you traveling for this London fog and what’s in it?
Bug-A-Boo is taking a dirt bath. 15:52
nice stack!
The battery operated fuel pump is also available from Walmart as a regularly stocked item for around $10 located in their kerosene heater accessory section.
Nice both of you.....
Love your channel
Nice 2 si the better half work'n thee mill!
Hey guys did you ever think of using a battery operated leaf blower instead of dragging that air compressor out for the saw mill. keep on keeping it real . love it's great Jimbo
Cute video, good stuff
Fu#$in awesome job guys!!!! Keep that mill running! Inmeasurable value. Can you mill some lumber for me if I deliver the logs?