I cut out the part where I explained what I was doing in this video. These boards were cut to 1 1/8" thick x 4" wide for lathing for the sawmill shed expansion project. Check out the latest in the shed expansion series here!: th-cam.com/video/HILwYReo2X4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for the detailed operational process on the WM and your thought process when cutting. As a person used to detail, it was helpful. No one else expresses that detail on You Tube that I have found.
Thanks for explaining your cut process, I am still on the fringe of milling my own lumber but this helps a lot seeing your math and execution of breaking down a log. Idk if I can justify the sawmill purchase but this is another step closer and also soothing to watch, keep filming is all I can say, you are an inspiration!
You’ve done really well figuring those logs out my friend! How’s the family doing? I’m finally headed home after three weeks out. This old boy’s tired. God bless!🙏🎚🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Hey Wes, If you don't want to / can't use your quarter scale, here's how you can start your cut so that your last board will end up the correct thickness every time. (Board thickness + .125) x number of boards = starting point + .125 So, for 10 2-1/4 boards, (2.25 + .125) x 10 = 23.75 23.75 - .125 = 23.625 So, to cut 10 perfect 2.25" boards, start cutting at 23.625 or 23-5/8 and your last cut will be at 2-1/4 inches. I'm a portable sawyer (the guy that bought your sharpener / setter) and I keep a calculator in my tool belt for these situations that don't occur on my quarter scale. Hope this helps!
Great job of explaining your cuts on each log to maximize yield. I would like to know why you turn the log with an upward motion versus pulling down from the other side. Hurts my back going up but then I’m quite a bit older.
@@falllineridge yep, I agree with your reply. One more note, I run a LT 35 hd with a b57 belt on both sheaves till recently. Now converted the drive sheave to a b56. Pain in the rear to put on but glad I did. Way less vibration, has to be better. Not sure you run the same size but do recommend the change. Would make a good vid also. Happy sawing
I have to clean the dust out of the dust exhaust port whenever it gets clogged, other than that I just keep junk off the rails. I never really clean it.
I am thinking about doing some milling with one of these portable mills. How many 12' logs do you think you could do in a day? I'm trying to get an idea of ballpark output I could produce over a summer, thanks for the help!
I would love to get a sawmill but living in the city and not much of a backyard I have no place to put it. After a real heavy storm there are plenty of trees down that I could cut into lumber.
@@tonygrimes13 Yes, Tony, he did say that but if the scale is adjusted correctly, and it's set at 4 1/8", he will end up with a board 4 1/8" thick NOT 4".
@@tonygrimes13 The pointer/ scale should ALWAYS be calibrated so that the kerf is above the pointer, not below. That way when you're at 4" on the scale you get 4" on the bunks.
I cut out the part where I explained what I was doing in this video. These boards were cut to 1 1/8" thick x 4" wide for lathing for the sawmill shed expansion project. Check out the latest in the shed expansion series here!: th-cam.com/video/HILwYReo2X4/w-d-xo.html
Your lathes are the size of most rafters! That shed is going to be solid once you are done with it!
Thanks for the detailed operational process on the WM and your thought process when cutting. As a person used to detail, it was helpful. No one else expresses that detail on You Tube that I have found.
Great work, Wes!
I really appreciate your explanation and talking us through your thoughts as you were doing this. I'm learning a lot! 👍
You did it - just like you had estimated !! Good job, young man !!
You have come a long ways young man. Great work.
Thanks for explaining your cut process, I am still on the fringe of milling my own lumber but this helps a lot seeing your math and execution of breaking down a log. Idk if I can justify the sawmill purchase but this is another step closer and also soothing to watch, keep filming is all I can say, you are an inspiration!
You will be wondering what you did without one within about 6 months.
Wow! You have come a long way! Your really good at getting what you van get out of the logs.
Nice lumber and awesome job.
You make this log cutting look so easy!! I'd hate to see a log I cut 🤣🤣🤣 Good job, good camera angles, good video!! God bless you and your family 💕
Thanks for the custom cut lumber, will pick it up tomorrow..
Love all your videos.
Nice precision milling Wes! Stay safe & well.
You’ve done really well figuring those logs out my friend! How’s the family doing? I’m finally headed home after three weeks out. This old boy’s tired. God bless!🙏🎚🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Doing well here, sir. Hope you are as well.
That's a great stack of wood to move your project along!
Hey Wes, If you don't want to / can't use your quarter scale, here's how you can start your cut so that your last board will end up the correct thickness every time.
(Board thickness + .125) x number of boards = starting point + .125
So, for 10 2-1/4 boards,
(2.25 + .125) x 10 = 23.75
23.75 - .125 = 23.625
So, to cut 10 perfect 2.25" boards, start cutting at 23.625 or 23-5/8 and your last cut will be at 2-1/4 inches.
I'm a portable sawyer (the guy that bought your sharpener / setter) and I keep a calculator in my tool belt for these situations that don't occur on my quarter scale. Hope this helps!
Cool! Thanks for that info! Hope the sharpening setup is serving you well.
Great filming…. Thanks. Craig Pa
Will make nice lumber for the shed expansion. Moving forward is progress.
01:25, that was a cool shot!
Well done.
I respect you for rolling that big log by hand. Haha.
I don’t have a mill we’re I can go and take a nap &let the mill cut. My mill is all hands on deck. Safety & concern.
That looks like some good worm making sawdust!
Well done
nice job
Good job
Nice lumber
Love your sawmill videos! I can't help but wonder, though, If all of the sawdust which is generated could be marketed somehow?
I saw a video of a man that made fire logs out of the saw dust using hydraulic compression.
Thank for the videos! Makes the learning curve easier. What's in your water tank?
Diesel. Pine is very pitchy, a little bit of diesel keeps the blade spotless and cool. Doesn't take much.
I’m sure you get this question a lot but what do you do with the off cuts of the sap wood? Does that ever become firewood for you or something?
Great job of explaining your cuts on each log to maximize yield. I would like to know why you turn the log with an upward motion versus pulling down from the other side. Hurts my back going up but then I’m quite a bit older.
Thanks for watching, Donald. I pull the cant hook down whenever I can, but when trying to flip 2-3 small cants at once it's not possible.
@@falllineridge yep, I agree with your reply. One more note, I run a LT 35 hd with a b57 belt on both sheaves till recently. Now converted the drive sheave to a b56. Pain in the rear to put on but glad I did. Way less vibration, has to be better. Not sure you run the same size but do recommend the change. Would make a good vid also. Happy sawing
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You're quite the sawyer.
Have a question. How often do you have to completely clean the saw? Great video, thanks for sharing. God bless.
I have to clean the dust out of the dust exhaust port whenever it gets clogged, other than that I just keep junk off the rails. I never really clean it.
I am thinking about doing some milling with one of these portable mills. How many 12' logs do you think you could do in a day?
I'm trying to get an idea of ballpark output I could produce over a summer, thanks for the help!
Enjoy watching you saw. How many hours have you got on your mill?
Not sure, it doesn't have an hour meter.
What are you using to lubricate your blade? Thanks and love the videos!
Looks like Ag Diesel in the container.
I would love to get a sawmill but living in the city and not much of a backyard I have no place to put it. After a real heavy storm there are plenty of trees down that I could cut into lumber.
Nice mill, how much horsepower? Southern pine? Keep on sawing! 🏝👍🌴🪵 Mark
You could get some extra boards out of the offcuts that would be pretty descent
I was just wondering, how to get to this without a full time job? I would love to be where you are!!!
How do you level your logs on a level sawmill, if your logs are'nt straight.
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Why do you call it a "cant "? Really interesting watching you work with the mill.
Wes, did I hear correctly that you have to set your inch scale to 4 1/8" to get a 4" thick board?
Dave
He said the 1/8" was for the kerf.
@@tonygrimes13 Yes, Tony, he did say that but if the scale is adjusted correctly, and it's set at 4 1/8", he will end up with a board 4 1/8" thick NOT 4".
@@tonygrimes13 The pointer/ scale should ALWAYS be calibrated so that the kerf is above the pointer, not below. That way when you're at 4" on the scale you get 4" on the bunks.
Are you able to add a debarker to your sawmill? Have good days!
Unfortunately no.
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Sir...how much the price of that machine?
What is the wood you are sawing?
Southern Yellow Pine.
@@falllineridge thanks for your response👍
@@falllineridge One of my favorite woods. Great for flooring and boat building.
So what's the story behind that hat?
No story really. I got it through a friend years ago. It's just a good hat that blocks the sun really well.
@@falllineridge and it looks great and even has a tie down. I remember that hat from the first video I watched of yours. I wanted one just like it.
Great video and cinematography but maybe play with the audio on the blade level shots? The bearings screaming is a little grating on the ears.
Thanks, Justin! Appreciate the feedback.
By only thinking of "cants" a lot of 1" X wood lost. Just saying. Other than that, some great lumber from the remaining wood.
I think the count is 36.
I usually like his content but I can't watch. While he is the most waist full Sawyer on here
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Why the he'll are you cutting so much off each cut