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Rain day today! But all was not lost, Picked up the windows for the Mini Cabin from Melissa's Uncle, Also took a look at his 110 Year old Monster lathe, little wood shop tour, answered Questions on the Wallenstein Skidding Winch and Discussed what Im point to do with a nice red elm log on the woodmizer.
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[@randykeech3557]

Another yes for the flinch lock.

[@richbissonnette301]

Your Uncle is a true craftsman, the matching grain of the oak on that small window....PERFECT!

[@rnrudynh1427]

I noticed that too.very classy. Old school craftman ship. Very rare these days sad to say.

[@bobodean1]

Yes....videos on the "flinch" lock please!!! As for football...my wife and son love it....Id rather watch paint dry.

[@patrickhathaway6178]

What a great woodworking shop. A place for everything and everything in its place. A veritable wood shop museum.! Have a day.

[@ishure8849]

Gidday Morgans , he matched the grain perfectly on the joints perfectly .

[@georgecharokee4570]

Feel Better Soon Beautiful One !!! That Extra rest is probably needed. The Windows Frames are Fabulous !!! Hey to rest of Family.

[@williamingle1684]

Beautiful workmanship on your windows. Too bad these type of talents are not being passed on these days! Our children's children will never know! Another reason I watch your channel, I learn much and appreciate your sharing! Keep it up! Hello from western NC to the family!

[@edkendall3932]

Yes for the flint lock video. I used to work for a company that sold them, did some repairs and a bunch of shooting. Love them!

[@seather863]

I always use the chain vs. choking with the cable, less chance of kinking the cable.

[@jimmypayne6319]

Yes to the flint lock videos and we need to see the old lathe back up and running.

[@SkidderKev]

Only use the chokers to hook logs up. Using the mainline as a choker will ruin it. If you run that main line over rock if you use it like a choker it will start to fray it and will eventually break.

[@russellbowman8051]

Nice windows for the hunting Cabin!!👍👊

[@DIYwithDave]

That lathe is incredible!!

[@brucebello2049]

Wishing you a fast recovery Melissa

[@lonniecurtis3540]

Hi Mike Mesllisa Hunter eva hanna,good video like the old wood shop and the lathe,i havent made it down there yet i just live few hours away,ha,and where did you get the stihl lincense plate,,i do wood burning ill make you some for the cabin and pop in the mail,ok you guys have a good xmas and enjoy it,i watch your videos all the time oh nice buck to could have been little older though but gotta get some out the population to,i seen a huge one was high as a stop sign and had a nice rack on it was huge,he ran off into field like the wind,ok later guys,keep videos goin,and Merry Christmas.

[@markhampton3599]

Very nice work on those windows , good grain match !!! Thanks as always !!!

[@oldpup4810]

My uncle used to own a cabinet makers shop. I'd only seen the inside of it once when I was about 8. A lot of machines and it seemed they each had a special job to perform. :)

[@jeffhartmann2469]

HELLO FROM SOUTHERN INDIANA (Mt Vernon) …. High of 39 today …., and a winter weather advisory is out of all things. That time of year I guess. Love your windows. Your mini-cabin is a class act. I think you’ll get good use out of it even if you just sit in it and commune with Mother Nature.

[@dickhansen8594]

Awesome as always. So easy to watch. Thank you kindly.

[@chucksinger1916]

Great video! Hope you heal soon Melissa ! Flinch lock yes Uncle is a great craftsman beautiful windows Elm is a beautiful wood Hi Hunter Have a day 🙏👍🇱🇷

[@HTPJohn]

I would enjoy seeing any shooting sports demonstrations. I know a lot about firearms but NOTHING about flint locks. I think that would be fun. Thanks for the time Mike & Melissa. God Bless.

[@jeffreyplum5259]

Melissa, I am glad you will feel better soon.. It too bad your ability to dance will be limited for a while. Your eyes dance beautifully. I hope you both enjoy the party and have a safe trip. Mike, your habit of estimating the weight of your logs is a great safety measure. You can then use a double line if necessary.. Using a chain choker may save wear on the load end of your cable. I hope all Morgans have the full Joy of the Season. They have added to mine for some time. God bless you all.

[@gabevieira8732]

I've been a big time black powder shooter for close to forty five years. The Best patch lube I've ever found is machine soluable oil and Fantastic mixed 50/50. Makes cleanup a breeze. I've shot close to 100 shots at the range in one day and never had to scrub the barrel. You might try it. It really does work well.

[@furmanforrester2986]

Furman Forrester I too love the woods, and as a boy and early teen I knew every acre of the 400-600 acres my Dads friends owned around us. There were woods, open fields and some neat deep gullies that we loved to explore. I would loved to have been a professional kid, but had to stop and grow up. I enjoyed the Mini-cabin series but never saw the episodes where it got finished. Last One was where you got the windows.

[@jeffreylane6098]

Beautiful windows Morgan folks! Love the woodshop ! 👍

[@markkelso1141]

Yes on the “flinch lock”!!

[@dennisroy3599]

I have turned several elm bowls. Really pretty stuff but it does move a lot as it drys out. I actually turned the bowls green was happy that they did not split at all but they moved a ton. I left them that way since they actually moved in a way that made them look really cool. Good luck slabbing the tree out look forward to see how the slabs work out.

[@garyadams9521]

Yes, I would love to see your flint lock video. This work shop is great. My basement looks like a hardware store.

[@geoffellis1093]

Get well soon Melissa, all the best.

[@SuperM1687]

Same here with your thoughts on football.

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

I’m pleased to hear you say that Nathan is your ‘go to’ guy on wood sawing questions! I thoroughly enjoy following his videos as he ‘mines for gold’ under the bark of everything he puts on his Wood Mizer!

[@rossjohanson8115]

FINAL MINI CABIN BUILD PLEASE ! This is strung out over sooooo many videos! It's March!

[@NewtonWashinton]

He did a really good job on those windows, he even matched up the grain on the corners, I am looking at getting a 2020 F150 so i am a fan of your truck. Have a fun time in Canton.

[@craigsudman4556]

Sorry to hear about your foot Melissa, hope you get better soon. Great video Mike, thumbs up.

[@terrycastor8299]

Okay, Mike. Melissa would mend much faster with some POOL THERAPY!🤣 Melissa's uncle is quite the craftsman. My Dad was a cabinetmaker so I know how it should look, but have never had the tools and work area to try my own hand at it. Maybe one of these days yet.

[@KM_59]

Yes definitely shooting video

[@timothyatchinson9810]

Thanks for answer. That def keep you busy.

[@1guyin10]

Love the wood shop. Mine isn't quite as nice. I have a lathe my grandfather made from the frame rails and transmission from a Model A Ford. The elm will be a pain to work with, but it will make it beautiful piece of furniture.

[@thomasbrighton6159]

I for one would love to see a flint lock video. Hope Melissa feels better- guess there won’t be a lot of dancing for her at the party.

[@richv70]

Beautiful windows, very nice

[@funk7875]

I was impressed with the way he matched the grain on those window frames. I would use a choker chain and not take a chance on ruining your cable. I'm thinking Melissa hurt her foot when the skidding winch was purchased. lol

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Loved the shop tour!!!! Makes me want to get out and get my shop organized. Melissa: If you need help from your physical therapist - top fan, give a shout!

[@russelldetwiler389]

We have red elm tongue and grove flooring on our living room ceiling and it's beautiful.

[@davidmorse8432]

Nice to see Mike splitting with the maul. My preferred way. I can't believe that elm was splitting so well. We have a lot of elm trees in east Texas but my maul just bounces off them when I try to split them. Can't burn it for fear of getting my chimney on fire. Very hot when burning.

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

Get well soon Melissa. You’re in my prayers for a speedy recovery

[@williambritt1432]

Really enjoyed the workshop and old equipment. Keep up the great work

[@ryangaynor9715]

You guys are always so positive in your videos. Puts me in a good mood just watching. Thanks!

[@stephenrhodesianridgeback7418]

Flint lock ! Yes 👍 I use chokers on the logs . Keep a bunch hanging on the side of skid plate . Less dragging the main cable end thru the dirt etc causing frayed cable . 👍

[@davedowding5883]

Nathan is correct about elm’s interlocking grain. It’s a wonderful wood for doing woodworking and turning! I looked at a kiln schedule for drying it and found it to be rather easy to dry with some fallout due to deformation. With the strait logs you have, you might give both logs a shot on the mill. Just another opinion... Beautiful job on those windows! Wishing a quick recovery on her surgery. Must be driving her nuts not going to the gym and all her other activities. God bless her with a fast recovery. All Mike’s work with the skidding winch is interesting. More videos on those activities are always welcome. I assume the mill is out of service, sheltered right now. Would enjoy your thoughts on your plans with it. Housed in an enclosure like Nathan’s, or something else? ... All the questions you must get. But you deserve it with all the interesting things you do. Just amazing and appreciated that you share them with us. As always, what a great video, and have a Day y’all.

[@LAusmcprep]

I have been very interested in flint lock, just havent "pulled the trigger" would love to se a video on it. You always explain things well and look forward to it.

[@sleddog46]

Yes Mike another vote for the flinch lock video.

[@newhampshire-bob1604]

Yes for the video on the flint lock!

[@davidgunter7162]

Yes the flintlock video would be great

[@evankibbe590]

Mike I have split so many cords of red elm i can't begin to tell you how many. And with a axe . It splits easy .when it is frozen. When I was a kid it's what we sold most of for fire wood. When our customers would get some of it . They would request hole loads of it . Because it bunt slow and hot . It creates a nice bed of coals to. 😊😊👍👍👍🎅🤶🎅

[@jimmyandkathyharrell]

Great job on the windows. You guys should have a TV series. I don't think you would have a problem getting sponsors. There's so much going on with your family. What do you think Mike and Melissa?

[@bigbigby4657]

Couldn't tell in the video for sure or not if already done, but I'd protect those super nice windows with at least a beade of caulk on the outside part between window pane and frame to seal... Awesome old lathe!... And definitely I agree fully Mike no wenching up high unless you want bent 3 point hitches or worse case scenario a tipped/turned over tractor.👍... Hope the healing goes well and speedy recovery Melissa.☺ Tell Hunter and kids I said "Hi!"

[@oldmanfred8676]

Mike, I have never seen a Red Elm until you showed us that one. I looked it up and it is commonly called “Slippery Elm”. The only Elms we have in my area of Southeast Michigan are American Elms, which have the “Dutch Elm Disease”. Because of the disease they all die after growing to about a foot or so in diameter. They used to grow to mammoth size. The Red may grow here but I have not seen one. I have heard it is used to make a “curative stomach remedy Tea” from people when I had stomach ulcers. I love to learn about new things. Thank You!

[@HarleyRiderMC]

Yes, yes, yes, yes, flintlock video! Please

[@terrywoychowski8681]

I hope your wheel mends well and quickly Melissa. Try not kicking anybodies backside for a while.

[@rosalyngiven4625]

I think it would be neat to see a episode on flintlock hunting shooting,I hunted with one on state game lands back in mid seventies,it started day after Christmas back then also.l harvested a couple of does in three years but they were a true trophy to me,nobody in woods, snow on ground, decent sowing going on, tracked them up, great memories for the mind candy..To top it off fresh back straps with home made hot peppers, garden fried potatoes and stewed tomatoes fresh out of quart jars,LIVING LARGE! To finish it off a Latrobe finest🙂

[@lonniechartrand]

Whoah! What a shop! Dwarfs mine in size and equipment. very well organized, laid out, and CLEAN!!!

[@garycossar4609]

I noticed Melissa was wearing a fleece jacket from L L Bean. The mother store in Freeport Maine is about 35 or 40 miles from my house. Hoping her foot heals quickly. Really enjoy your videos.

[@fleminj2pa]

Pulling anything up high with a tractor is how people get hurt doing farm work. You run the risk of flipping the tractor over backwards. In your case, the Wallenstein itself may help prevent this because of how it’s designed and mounted on the tractor but I agree with those who recommended pulling as low as possible. Safety first! Really enjoy your videos, Mike!

[@Hippo0529]

Yes

[@allenhenry1113]

Yes the flint lock gun

[@marklengal9990]

Elm is beautiful for wood turning. Wish I was close I’d get a couple chunks

[@fukyoindigoblossoming5087]

Lumnah Acres you tube has a DIY doors with only a circular saw, could make the cabin door from your wood. First was for the barn, now for the other side of the barn.Its from cottage build a homestead course he took, easy and strong.

[@hburns16]

Count me as a yes for the flint lock video.

[@richardguntrum7251]

Yes on the flint please

[@L2FlyMN]

I have a cap lock 50 cal. muzzle loader. Old Hawkins style. Its really fun to play with the powder amounts to see the results. Incredibly accurate!

[@strikem1241]

Houston Oilers Bum Philips, Warren Moon, Earl Campbell and all the others I miss those days love you blue.

[@i.r.wayright1457]

I'm with you Mike, no football, and baseball is 10 minutes of action packed into two hours.

[@rnrudynh1427]

Mike I'm with you when it comes to routing the braided steel cable into the lower pulley. If that were to fail I would want all the protection for me and my tractor as possible. Utilizing the lower pulley would direct that stray choker/ cable lower into the giant steel body of the winch.

[@oldmanfred8676]

Melissa, We all love you and your foot. So many people will pray for you.

[@amandayerian7932]

yes show hunting too,thanks

[@davidbarnhart6228]

Yes, on the flinchlock! Hope your foot gets better soon, Melissa!!!!

[@Just_in_time_outdoors]

Ok your not going to make any hunting videos so maybe you could start a seperate channel for all your hunting adventures. Outdoors with Mike Morgan 😜 love the new winch that things a life saver. Thank you for the mini cabin build helped me out with ideas. I used your method to square it up 👍 thanks Mike Mike @ Gayle

[@johnsuch5914]

Muzzle loaders are cool for sure.....Melissa prayers for speedy recovery... Be safe out there and God Bless

[@craignash4736]

I’m another vote for black powder

[@brucebello2049]

Love to see your flintlock

[@ADSC2006]

Mini Cabin is going to look good with those windows.

[@jasone9]

I haven't watched football for years, I do sometimes listen on the radio when I'm working. What I have started doing some this season is watching game highlights here on KZbin. Can see a game in 10 minutes or so which I have been enjoying. Why do I picture Melissa hopping around on one foot doing her daily chores? I guess I cant imagine anything slowing her down.

[@mathewgrantz1638]

Flinch lock it up! I haven't shot my old traditions .54 in over a year now. I'm gettin inspired now lol

[@dananderson8254]

Any video you guys do is good and guns are great so yes it is

[@davidmc8110]

Hashtag is pound 🙂 I'm going to venture a guess, based on what I would want, if you want to keep the cable in good shape you'll use the chain on the log. Elm splits nice if you freeze the firewood size pieces.

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Oh yes - good looking windows for the mini-cabin. I like your plan for installing them. Hi to Melissa, the girls, and Hunter.

[@garycrumrine9538]

Porch columns etc. The really valuable part of that lathe is the bed. You can't find them that long any longer

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Hey Mike and Melissa, great video! Definitely do your video on the Flintlock loading and shooting, you could do one on cleaning them too. They brought us along the way to the firearms we use today. Hooray for Pennsylvania for keeping the tradition alive, It’s a lost art for so many! Those windows are awesome, he really did a great job with keeping the grain flowing, exceptional work. I do hope you both had a good time at the party at the NFL Hall Of Fame. Melissa we hope you follow the doctors orders for your foot to heal, when the feet hurts everything is shut down. Been fighting that problem for 58 years, I had 17 good years before it started 😁. Mike you are spot on with how you doing with the Wallenstein logging skidder and definitely right on about the remote. Your reaction time can get you in trouble real fast so better safe than sorry. You folks are doing a tremendous job around there. Thanks for sharing with us 👍👍.

[@daveknowshow]

a variable frequency drive is not that expensive and would be a great Christmas present for the uncle or a nice gift just because you can. that old lathe is worth every penny of a VFD.

[@lonniechartrand]

Get well soon Melissa. Mike needs you!!!

[@keenanheffley6165]

Yes flintlock

[@bruceaplin]

Merry Christmas Morgans and I wish for a speedy recovery for Melissa.

[@JimG31547]

The elm is a beautiful wood. I got my hands on a couple elm logs a few years ago and was able to turn 4 nice bowls. Looking forward to seeing the boards you get from yours.

[@1ruralmailman]

yes to the muzzle loader video.as for the log winch,i think you are right by lowering the hookup it takes load off the top link only,plus remember your physics ever time you put a cable through a pulley,you reduce your energy needed to pull a log by half,so if your running a 10k winch by running it through a pulley makes it a 20kand so on.if you saw that elm,it makes great lumber for horse,and cattle stalls,it is tough as crap,and the stringyness keeps them from chewing it.just a thought of a market for it.also they wouldnt nesecarrily need it dry either.

[@bobnokes9692]

Yah don’t really watch sports anymore. Would like to see a video on flintlock use. I am just starting into guns so I am interested.

[@larrysutton6530]

Just make sure that you are safe whenever you are handling a gun of any type please

[@hull99]

Love black powder shooting!!! Would love to see you shooting your black powder rig.

[@er1073]

WOW what a great looking wood shop! Those windows turned out fantastic! That lathe is great too. Melissa and Mike have a good time in Akron. Hello Hunter. Ed

[@imo8628]

Hi Mike, I think the "Flinch. Lock" would be interesting , I myself have never fired one, only black powder in an Navy Colt but using caps not a flint lock. Watching your channel. as always very entertaining. cheers buddy

[@garbagecanfriedspam6254]

Mike your kinda like me....more of a doer than a watcher. Would enjoy the flintlock video. all guns are very enjoyable. Millisa hope you heal up very soon. You two take care and carry on.

[@evilbrat5376]

That is a YES on the "Flinch Lock!" Windows - in like Flint, cool; the grain runs nicely together at corners. The winch has those chain hook points for multiple pulls instead of relying on winch. Tether them there after winching the log up to tractor, save the gears for work.....last longer I bet.