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Today Melissa and I saw some 2 x 4s on the Woodmizer LX 150. The logs are Red Pine and came from here on the Property. They are being used for our new 8 x 24 woodshed
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[@jamesbockenstette4332]

Mike. Thanks you for your directing and editing. Melissa is a big plus for this channel.

[@HypasMusic]

Melissa I gotta say I truly admire a Faithful Woman as yourself who can work the family business and mother hood with that beauty smile everyday. Blessing to you..

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Good morning Mike and Melissa. Remembering the good times by their birthdates brings back some extenuating circumstances and smiles too. Yep let the good times roll 🤗👍👍. Good video and good wood too. Have fun and keep up the great videos. Thanks for sharing with us. Fred.

[@SwimCoach8]

Morning Morgans. Mike have you ever seen a driver bit that has a drill/counter sink on one end and a screw bit on the other end? It has something similar to a mini air chuck release to lock the bit in place. The drill bit and screw bits are held in place by set screws, so easily interchangeable and adjustable. Drill a hole, flip the bit and drive the screw. Pretty handy and your always ready to drill or drive. Saves time rechucking and the bits are held tightly so they don't stick in the screw head.

[@Newman81964]

Here is the Kobalt brand of what you are talking about. www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-15-Piece-Hex-Shank-Screwdriver-Bit-Set/3462454

[@georgesherman5345]

Mike, you have, without a doubt, the cutest lumberjack helper in the world.

[@alkaufmann2039]

Mike you bring the experience and knowledge we all appreciate who love firewood and building things. Melissa you bring the warmth of a kind soul and human spirit. Your love for your fellow man is evident through your help and offerings. Blessed be both of you and your family.

[@georgehebert5681]

Dude it's so refreshing to see your wife always so nice and smiling all the time. Makes for great video. Y'all work great together. Thanks for sharing.

[@russellbowman8051]

Wood Shed is Shaping Up !!👍👊

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

The story about the roast reminds me of a story I read years ago... A newly wed was making her first Thanksgiving dinner. She had the turkey defrosting in the sink with a dish drainer upside down over the turkey. Her mother came over to the house and saw the turkey and dish drainer. She asked her daughter why she had the dish drainer over the turkey. The response was "You always did that." The mother responded, "We had cats."

[@ManOfManyTallents]

Greetings from east central Ohio...A thought for the next one. If you start by putting the first horizontal board across the bottom, then cut 2 boards as spacers by cutting to the distance you want between the horizontal boards, the spacers can be clamped to the post on top of the bottom board on each side so the next board up can rest on that spacer to align and attach. Continue as you go up the post assuming the spacing between horizontal rows is the same. If not just cut 2 spacers the length you need. It's a trick we woodworkers use to install drawer guides in cabinets. Really makes things easier when you're not fighting gravity. Building a kiln here in a few weeks and my sheds will be getting assembled after that. I've had my wood air drying outside (covered) for the past year.

[@dickhansen8594]

Thank you for sharing your day

[@007twm]

St. Paddy's Day parade in '93. We marched in that snow.

[@mikemcguire8351]

Nice video. Love how y'all work together. My better half works with me and understands all my quirks as well. Keep up the good work, both of you.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I was just complaining about how no big channels live near me. Well, I found you guys...👍

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@Morgansunleashed Meadville area lol

[@timwilcoxsr2712]

LOVE the teamwork from you both !! How I'd love to have a saw mill, it would save so much money. Melissa is always smiling, Mike you are a blessed man !!

[@chriskythreotis4686]

From log to building...fantastic!....great job as usual Mike and let’s not forget the indispensable Melissa 👍🇬🇧

[@VikingShipExplorer]

Use those slabs for siding on the cabin in the woods. It will make it look like a log cabin. We had that same look in our basement man cave when we were growing up. looked pretty cool.

[@bobbennett3153]

We need to all put thumbs up for a she shed for Melissa and the girls

[@garysvinyldungeon2764]

You guys work well together, Melissa is always smiling, I've subscribed to your channel for over a year now and enjoy watching You and your Family.

[@davegunton254]

Cute how memories of a snow storm 27 years ago can bring such a smile to Melissa’s face. You say Hunter is 26 years old??

[@paulrice1918]

Wow that sawmill is paying for itself bigtime. You two are a great team. Keep up the great projects.

[@rogerstepp3385]

Nice slabs with bark . When we were younger we made sideing for our chicken house dog house an a tree fort .

[@hartlow946]

For the beam across the front of the shed I would laminate them. Cut half the thickness of the post and long enough to span three posts. Two long ones, one from each side and two short ones, one from each side. Beam is much stronger when there is no joint over the post and also stiffens things up a lot. Then lap a 2 or 3 foot 2x4 on the inside edge of each post to keep the beam on top of the post.

[@nrosario]

Strong Man + Strong Woman = Beautiful teamwork. Loved the video, great content as always. Congrats.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks so much

[@wayneschnare4019]

If you were here I would buy that slab softwood for our camp fires . Is what we mostly burn for recreation , hard wood costs to much to burn in a campfire . Great tunes , Hello to Hunter !!!

[@RagsdaleCreek]

A night spent well, OUTDOORS WITH THE MORGANS

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

Thanks for sharing your adventures!!?👍👍

[@kevinhenry7273]

I would say the guy setting the mill up (Mike) should get some of the credit for the accuracy.

[@itotmike]

Melissa, do your cheeks ever get sore from smiling so much? I know mine do when watching you because smiling is CONTAGIOUS! Spread it around...

[@lornereid4931]

I really love your videos. I live in Canada and have had a Sawmill all my life. It's the old type sawmill with a circular saw blade but after seeing your Mill I wish I had one like that. Not as much wastage with your Mill. Keep those videos coming, I love them. You both do a great job.

[@mauso12012]

It's nice of you to explain why you do things a certain way. As far as why you're stacking the slabs neatly not only does it save on future handling time it's just a good practice to keep the work area clean and safe. I've never used a speed square to make end cuts but I might start. These old eyes could probably use the help 😀

[@mickrose9633]

Best dressed granny's get in the back seat Melissa is the leader now! The tee shirt with let the good times roll is the candle on the cup cake. Winter of 93 what a memory. Just getting up at 5am to see what's going on at the Morgan's.

[@edwardkenny2356]

Hi, Mike and Melissa. I'm very much enjoying the shed build. And, I'm very interested how it all works out using green wood with shrinking, warping, etc... Enjoying seeing you having such pleasant weather in March. Take good care.

[@rossheacock7054]

Mike those Slabs you were wondering about could be put back on the Saw Mill and squair the long side a small bit to make 8 or 9" rustic siding for your sheds that you're planning on building. I think they would look good and making the buildings blend in with the area. or hiding them a little to. I was thinking about that when you were building your little Cabin.

[@lonniechartrand]

Those bark covered slabs would make some neat deer blind siding material!!!

[@rogerdickinson920]

Wen installing cabinets some years ago, to the left of the kitchen window was an 18" upper. I put 1 screw thru the top nailer to a stud and was able to pull myself up off the floor without ripping it out or shearing it.Just as a test, you could try cutting both a nail and a screw with cutters. My thoughts are the screw will harder to cut thru.

[@sabgab]

Blizzard of 93 we got 36"s up here in Venango County. That was a wicked storm!! I was sent home by the State Police when a Trooper came in and said we are closing Route 8 (between Franklin and Oil City). We called the headquarters of the company, they were NOT happy LOL!!

[@bigbigby4657]

True the sides of those slabs up on the mill and use as siding. Or don't and use as fencing. Mostly in the south I've seen them used A Lot for animal pen fencing and firewood.

[@dondicey6528]

Make biochar from your cants (slabs as you call them) makes for wonderful addition to garden and plantings areas.

[@factfinder4839]

Those Red Pine slabs or Tops or whatever you call them, would make nice siding for the wood shed. Star at the bottom and layer them up like shingles. Give it that Log Cabin look with enough spaces to let the wood air dry. I'd actually use those to enclose the base of the Deer Stand, Seems like that bark would add extra protection till it falls off

[@evilbrat5376]

I need a couple of more 2 X 4's so I gonna run out and get them. [cut to sawmill w/log being put on]Yup, running out and grabbing some 2X4's! How Sweet That Is! Here it is 03/13/2020 and temp is at 10:42 AM "71 Degrees outside." What a day being Friday the 13th. Have a great and safe day. Hey Hunter, haven't seen ya lately. Hope your doing well.

[@johnking8679]

Another nice presentation, Mike !!

[@tvance111]

Hey Mike, i had a thought. Maybe if you stacked the slabs like a Mason does bricks. Start with the cut side down. Place the round side into the space/ groove of the lower ones. Then repeat. I'm curious if you could get a more neat and larger stack of slabs. Maybe then you could bundle, then sale them. Just an idea trying to help out. Looking for another way to reduce loss. Best of luck.

[@michaelbradley8508]

Those pine slabs would be good for fire starter. Just bundle them, then cut them to length. The purchaser can split them. Remember that pine has 'fat wood' in them. Most of the branch stubs would would have fat wood. Add this to Hunter's inventory =) Michael from Canada

[@greghickox9508]

If you have places on your trails that stay muddy, you could lay the slabs down across those sections. It will help spread the weight of the tractor out and help control erossion.

[@BillB23]

Greetings from the piedmont of Georgia. We have yellow pine down here and it's good for burning anywhere you don't worry about creosote in the chimney. You can even burn it in the fireplace or stove if you don't mind stoking twice as often and getting the chimney swept annually. It's mostly used (at least in our family) for toasting marshmallows and hot dogs, that is as fire pit fuel, outdoor fun.

[@HOCKEYRULES19971]

must be spring . short sleaves . well done thank you . humble suggestion we have 5 pound a. b c on all the machines had 3 fires saved them all . god bless . still around freezing here .

[@redeagle6842]

Looking very nice Mike and Melissa!

[@troywood5686]

That mill would be my final wish, only after the beautiful resource of trees you have. To be the one responsible to cut a log that is 65 years old would be a privilege. Not sure I wouldn't measure it 10 times before each cut.

[@timleach3177]

Hi Mike Melissa , log shed coming nicely with Melissa s help of course ,I think she likes tools beginning with C , chainsaw chipper , circular saw ,😜😂, cheers Tim in the uk

[@susanvonderhaar2004]

if you allow the slabs to dry out and you can take your pressure washer and knock the bark off of it and use it for siding on the woodshed.

[@Cap513]

What about the Blizzard of '77-'78 ? I graduated in '77, then 6-7 months later, I was walking across the Ohio River from Cincinnati to Covington Ky with my berst friends who had also graduated that year. What a memory of fun.

[@jbgamblin]

Campfire wood was my answer from our cabin in Big Lake, AK

[@harrykeel8557]

I remember the blizzard of 1993, we got over a foot and a half of snow down here in Alabama. It was kinda weird driving on the highway with ruts where cars were going on the highway. Man, twenty six years ago. A lot of water under that bridge since then. Doing a great job on the wood shed.

[@SirWilhelm46]

Mike: have you thought about using those edge slabs for exterior on wood shed? They could be overlapped, and would make it look like an old log cabin style wood shed.

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mike - I noticed you took a different approach to cutting the 2x4's to width this time. Last video I saw you cut to width, and then made the thickness cut. Probably doesn't make much difference, but am curious about the change in method. Also noticed you were pretty serious in your expression to begin this one, and yet Melissa always, always, has a smile on her face. Blessings to you and your family from Davenport, Iowa.

[@snowman6678]

Good morning everyone! Can't wait to visit the Morgan ranch!

[@snowman6678]

@@Morgansunleashed I'm doing great. Really enjoying your channel.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

MIKE, The blizzard of '93' ! Aaahh Memories!!! Mine?... not so fun, But... their still memories! and yinz just made another one! Good stuff, stay the course!

[@geraldharvill4699]

Just thought about the grain direction of wood and wood strength. If on a board that is 2x4, if the grain is the running on the long axis. The wood be stronger. If it goes along the short end the board will bend and break easier. You only have to worry about this if it is structural. With the nailing board it doesn't matter much. This goes whether buying or cutting the board. So you may want to pay attention for the roofing lumber due to snow and wind load . I also heard you talk about the tensile strength of nails vs Screws. Depends on the diameter of the screw. They make screws that go into lag bolts. No nail is that strong, But the Screws cost more than nails of the same diameter

[@larryiowatexasrooster9317]

Mike, have U thought about putting the slabs on the vertical siding seams? Would look cool while sealing the seams! You are doing a great job! Oh, I noticed U are back to using the RK37 now that the weather is nice. Hate those cab doors and windshields when it warms up! Take Care👍

[@HTPJohn]

Neat story about cutting the ends off the roast. The drying shed is coming along! God Bless.

[@leonardleveque3745]

Use slabs to finish inside of you hunting cabin/tower. Clean bark off with draw knife.

[@mvblitzyo]

y'all two are awesome ..

[@johnlease5551]

Those red pine slabs could make for a really rustic siding for your sawmill shed.

[@jamesmoore768]

Mike You are doing an excellent job !!!👍 Keep on keeping on !!!! And Have a Day ....

[@johnsuch5914]

You guys are awesome...It is so cool to be able to make lumber right there from trees you have cut down and use them to build something !!! Be safe out there and God Bless you and your family :)

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks John

[@allenhenry1113]

Use the bark pine for siding. It look really cool

[@tlcmich1950]

Just an idea... you could mulch those slabs in the chipper and bag/sell the chips!

[@bige.3474]

Those pine slabs would make great raised garden boxes.

[@craigsudman4556]

Nice work kids, great video, thumbs up.

[@2020Tundra]

Mike, when you told Melissa to “bring Ty down later”, my thoughts flashed ahead to what kind of childhood Ty will have with such loving, hardworking grandparents so close by. You’ll be able to teach him the value of hard work, land ownership and stewardship, how to safely run a chainsaw and so much more!! He’ll be able to watch these old videos with pride, hopefully understanding why he’s so loved by his grandparents!! What a blessed little fellow, although he’s too young to realize it yet. Thanks for sharing your real life adventures with us!!!

[@bradsmith3585]

Those slabs make great siding for a a small shed or rustic cottage. Peeled they look just like logs.

[@revtmyers1]

It's been several years ago but I have seen those first cut slabs ran horizontally as lap siding on a shed about the size of a one car garage. Looked pretty neat.

[@TKCL]

Coming along nicely!

[@LoggerWade]

Love the tote idea

[@jackgunter5413]

There are lots of things you could use the slabs for ,,, you could chip them up for mulch around your plants and trees ,,,, Just a thought ,,,,,, Hey Hunter

[@chris3m98]

Melissa thanks for the lesson about doing things the way we do!! Having said that why Mike doesn't adjust the sawdust chute a little higher & put an extension on it, that way he wouldn't keep walking in it??? Are there are any farmers that grow organic golden sea as a crop in Pa.?? In the Midwest the farmers put down sawdust by the yard on the land to help with weeds!

[@russhoppe3971]

Cut them to fit the ends of your storage shedd and make it look like a log cabin just a thought as to what you can do with cut offs ok

[@richlivengood3021]

Awesome video guys!

[@richardsedgwick1113]

Hi M and M. Ever think you use those first cuts off the logs as horizontal lap siding on the back of the shed. It would look real pioneer style. Waste not want not. Have a day from rainy San Diego.

[@iship9705]

I like how you think Melissa

[@trevor33jan1]

I totally get cutting both ends Mike !!!!

[@johngrossbohlin7582]

Just a thought based on my traditions: Maybe call that structure a "lumber shed." When I hear "wood shed" it reminds me of the farm up the street where I split firewood by hand as a kid... I stacked a lot of firewood in their "wood shed." The handles on the farm tools were in rough condition and we didn't wear gloves in those days. Just thinking about it I can still feel the raw broken blisters on my hands... I learned from that. ;~) Now I air dry and store my rough cut boards in my "lumber shed." The firewood goes in the stacks under the covered deck...

[@TheHobbyFarmHomestead]

Always love the videos with the sawmill in them. The shed should definitely do its job for you its looks plenty big enough. Keep up the good work!

[@bushpilot4853]

Melissa using the cant hook: looks at Mike & says "remember last year when I stumbled & went head first over that log?". Funny memory right there!

[@bushpilot4853]

@@Morgansunleashed You made that motion with your arm indicating going over the log & then you laughed. I'm glad you weren't hurt but I wish it had been recorded.

[@michaelmaker8169]

I was going to say use slabs for camp fire wood and you beat me to it lol.🤣

[@marciam6224]

I still say you could use those slabs for siding on your drying sheds to make them look like "log" buildings. Or turn Melissa loose with them and the wood chipper. lol

[@jasonj9111]

Those barked slabs would make great cladding for the bottom section of your new sheds! When’s the pool dig going to start for Melissa’s birthday gift? (Opp...I didn’t ruin the surprise, did I?). Hey Hunter!

[@marcuswhite3628]

Hey y'all - those slabs would make a dynamite siding for that playhouse you'll be building for you grandson Ty! Hello to Hunter & all!!!

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

The nails vs screws debates go on for ever. But GRK makes a framing rated structural screw that is designed for sheer loads. They are not cheap, I use them a lot in deck and pole barn applications where time is money. Not after an argument was just putting the information out there. They make screws that will actually replace lag bolts or through bolting with carriage bolts.

[@markpashia7067]

The pine slabs are siding for Ty's playhouse. They will last just about long enough for him to outgrow it so perfect. Besides what kid does not want a "log cabin"?

[@teelaa002]

Mike you could use those slabs for siding also,,, Drying sheds will need some air movement to dry ,,, So having a few openings in the siding wouldn't be a bad thing ,,, Keep up the good work !!! What you call nailers I think most people call them gurts

[@333emk]

Great video today guys! I love the music in your videos. Today's music I really liked alot (when you were on the sawmill) and was wondering who that was? Or maybe I missed it? Thanks!!!

[@PatrickCPalmer]

Still curious as to why your third cut on the log is so deep vs the last? Almost looks like you could have gotten a 2x4 out of that slab? Great to see Melissa is so comfortable around all the tools. Too many times people shy away from that and let the other take the lead. Always more fun when you can both work on a project .. sort of like a blizzard baby? 🤔 Shed is coming along great! Hey Hunter! ✋🏻👴🏻

[@wendellcrabtree9921]

Slabs could be used for decorative siding for woodshed or deer blind.

[@KW-qt6df]

Well said Melissa

[@snymat_68]

Mike, you got me thinking about the trees growth slowing down as they get older... I wonder, is that actually the case? You're looking at it from a radius perspective. What if you look at it from the perspective of area or volume? Maybe a tree has a limit to how much physical material it can add to itself each season. Maybe if you add up the cross-sectional area of each ring they would be more similar to each other? Barring other factors such as dry seasons etc. Maybe I'm way off base. I'm just thinking out loud. Makes you wonder though.

[@jimsgalaxxy9342]

Take all those pine slabs and run them through your new shredder and make mulch.

[@wontsay7923]

Dang, I really like that saw mill. Got me itching for one...

[@johnjmar609]

You can tell Mike works or worked for the state everything is prepared for the 100-year flood. But it makes sense to do it right the first time.