Using an Alaskan Mill to turn dead trees into wood you can use

After trying to mill planks all sorts of ways, I finally bought an Alaskan Mill. Today we'll assemble our new mill, install it on my Stihl MS462, figure out how to use it, and make some oak planks. Maybe we'll even have some laughs. Enjoy!
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For anyone who inevitably asks if I'm using a ripping chain... I tried one and decided to take it off. I'm not trying to make smooth planks since these will all be used on bike features where we need the traction. To switch chains any time I need to do a different kind of cutting is also a hassle.
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[@BermPeakExpress]

A lot of people keep commenting about bar oil, seemingly concerned that we may not be using it. At 11:30 in the video, that’s a one gallon jug of bar oil in my right hand, so you can take a deep breath and sleep easy!

[@benstark4698]

Hi Seth

[@noahluckman7249]

Make sure you keep using the same bar and chain oil don't change also a ripping chain might help

[@Ahmed-gu1vx]

just letting ya know that I ain't a mountain biker but I love your vids.

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@mishras1595 convert to single speed

[@johnchristmas2304]

i have milled and built alot with chainsaw, watch your chain tension , chains stretch alot with age, ripping chain is alot closer to 90 deg, just get good at hand sharpening with the saw on the mill and slowly sharpen closer to 90 to the chain for better ripping, milling is hard on bars, if it starts binding or cutting curves , flip the bar or mill in another spot on the bar, you need to maintain your bar. chain tension helps cut strieght. you should be able to pull the chain to expose half to 3/4 of the driver depending on bar length.

[@happehcsgo]

i cant believe the level of quality on what is considered a secondary extras channel, sometimes i like this content more than the main channel stuff just because of how dang good it is

[@kevinkanning4970]

Happeh CSGO yea Seth please keep on posing more often on this channel it is amazing

[@ebrown1221]

I was just thinking I may like this channel more than the original.

[@Dimondthomas]

I 100% agree

[@atooch213]

The videos on this channel sort of remind me of old seths bike hacks videos

[@TheMeta6]

I'm only subscribed to this channel!

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

Berm Peak is the ultimate quarantine compound

[@jackmorgan5431]

Berm peak, Matt Jones quarantine series and Brendan faircloughs trail videos are a blessing rn 😂

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

@@jackmorgan5431 Helping us all stay entertained! (along with Tiger King)

[@slopestyleer5160]

No, I'd think you'd change your mind if you saw Max Fredrikssons compound

[@lillee4207]

Except there’s no weed

[@Studio23Media]

LilLee420 That you know of... Would you show yours on camera? I wouldn't. 😂

[@sila9655]

From a guy not wearing a helmet in the early videos, to a man with safety trousers . I'm really proud of you. No joke.

[@user-jy9hn6zz7q]

Sila yey

[@Studio23Media]

"This chainsaw weighs more than my tiller" That says more about your tiller than the chainsaw...

[@ralexcraft990]

That the tiller is light?

[@reesewilliamson3346]

@@ralexcraft990 light=anemic especially in terms of a tiller.

[@hellonwheels6429]

mate I'd recommend getting a proper face Sheild designed for sawing, just a bit of a safety tips, saved my dad from losing an eye

[@BermPeakExpress]

That's a good tip, and I actually have one... when milling he lost an eye? It seems like with the saw down there all the chips would fly out real low

[@iamboring159]

@@BermPeakExpress yoo i love your vidz man keep up the good work Also yes plz protect yourself we dont want anything to happen to you My dad got an axe to the chainsaw to the knee plz be carefull using one

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

Bugs eyes goggles. Face shields get in the way and you end up taking them off or flipping them up.

[@TheMidnightModder]

@@BermPeakExpress "saved my dad from losing an eye" he didn't lose it because of the face protection

[@Crafter0323]

Yeah Id recommend some chaps. My dad cut his knee and has wore them ever since

[@tlf.]

Missed opportunity to say "thanks for milling with me"

[@kevinkanning4970]

YEE EET underrated comment 😂

[@josmapleflame1985]

Haha. That would have been perfect

[@phucky0o]

Seth you need to use wedges for every few inches when milling otherwise the weight of the slab might cause the chainsaw to bind up. It'll also put less stress on the chainsaw and also result in much cleaner cuts!

[@adventureswithtom8516]

Be sure you’re using some really high quality 2 stroke oil in that thing, maybe even go a tad heavy on the mixture. Milling puts a lot of strain on a saw.

[@RealMTBAddict]

He used diesel

[@BermPeakExpress]

Good idea! I’m going to go a little heavier next time. I only use the Stihl oil they have at the dealer

[@adamliggett2621]

@@BermPeakExpress AMS oil is another good brand if you don't want to go to the Stihl dealer for it.

[@swapode]

AFAIK increasing the amount of oil will make the engine run leaner and thus hotter which doesn't sound that awesome for a constant load. I personally would assume that Stihl really made sure that everything stays lubricated with 1:50 mix and not bother to outsmart them. But I'm no expert, so don't quote me :)

[@ldodeweerd]

And do not Forget to fill the chainoil reservoir as well

[@thunderbot5708]

When seths posts, it's like Christmas.

[@rorywood4845]

fax

[@kmproductions6278]

Fr

[@Sharps_and_i_edc]

I wake up early on fridays for sure to watch the videos with my coffee

[@jensongroff]

He is one of the only channels I’m excited to watch.

[@paodepota8373]

Yeah. Weekly Christmas

[@petermolino1246]

If you stack your planks with small scraps creating an around an inch between each board for storage it minimizes warping while drying and storing your lumber. Thank you for the great content and better ideas.

[@ethaneckstein281]

Hey my dad has a lot of experience with milling. He started with an Alaskan mill just like you for projects around the house until he got his proper mill. There is a lot of stuff you will actually have to research about drying the wood so that it doesn't warp like crazy afterwards (I just know from seeing my dad spend hours reading about it haha). Anyways, please let me know if you would like to contact him for some insight on it, he does''t mind helping at all! love the videos too!!

[@mrkillakarebear]

I think Oscar's wants to be this mascot of this channel, just like Drama is pretty much the mascot of Seth's Bike Hacks LOL. Great content as always. Keep it up, have fun and stay safe.

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

I like it! Yes!

[@edman1074]

imagine a solid kicker, carved out of a tree trunk...

[@biggerweld174]

Eddie Vears Seth needs to do that

[@sambosabatata7946]

Eddie Vears yes

[@brobrobrosky3323]

That’d be sick

[@edman1074]

@@biggerweld174 definitely

[@olivercollard8767]

“You guys have never steered me wrong” Apart for those shoe driers you reviewed

[@sex_therapist]

lmao i remember that

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

The first feature project for the Alaskan Mill - a curved wall ride into a full dirt chicane! Or, walk (ride) the plank. An extra long and wide plank, sticking out of the ground at a 20 - 25 degree angle, to a down slope landing! Keep doing what you do!

[@Aviation_Game]

3:46 Tim The Tool Man Talor’s laugh from home improvement. I like Tim Allen.

[@Mournful3ch0]

You don't want a little girl's tool, you want a man's tool! Argh, argh!

[@sgtwoodward81793]

I thought I was the first to think that. We think alike lol.

[@adventure_hannah3841]

Yeeesss!!! I heard that too xD

[@chrischisholm3813]

It might be useful to put a couple of wedges between the log and plank after you get started to keep the weight of the board being sawed off of the bar/chain of the chainsaw. Awesome stuff!

[@alltheothersweregone]

Not "might be" but WOULD be!

[@andrewjennings947]

I was just about to comment the same thing. Also I think it would help prevent kick back, although with the setup it might not be able to.

[@l.w.c.2519]

SETH! Make sure to get yourself a proper first aid kit to have around when using this stuff. A CAT-T tourniquet, some hemostatic gauze, and a pressure dressing...they could save your life if something bad happens. My Dad lost a couple fingers to a table saw after woodworking for over 30 years, it can happen to anybody. Great video man!!

[@eliweldon9939]

This plank is lookin mighty thick”. Words I never though would come out of Seth’s mouth but here we are

[@Abbiieeeeee]

XD when??

[@geemail369]

Get yourself some *wedges* to keep the cut open whilst cutting - you don't wanna risk jamming your saw!

[@simonvolnhals6859]

If you look closely at the first planks he sawed you can see that he used a orange wedge Just skip to 5:23

[@kellysnyder3831]

Who’s day just lights up when he uploads

[@jeffreyspaulding3015]

Seth, the Alaskan mill is a great tool we use one to mill at our camp. The suggestion on using wedges is right on the mark, definitely helps with taking stress off the cut. Also you can get rip cut chains for your saw that makes a difference on how much effort it takes pushing through the cut. The chain that came on your saw is for cross cutting through the log. Keep up with the great videos

[@CarlosMartinez-on1bj]

jeffrey spaulding has

[@pheasant1361]

I cant tell you how happy it makes me to see you using PPE

[@TREVONBACH]

Fantastic man. How many refreshes till it says a new one is up? More than the tootsie roll owl! Keep being self sufficient. Loving the return to the environment in the wild play of mountain biking.

[@manonamission9567]

If anyone else was doing this it would be boring but it's Seth! He's so gifted at storytelling and having fun!

[@TheMetalheadHomestead]

You've probably already been told, but in case you haven't if you need a flat edge to get your plank on the table saw then screw or double side tape a strip of mdf/plywood to it to ride against the fence. Cool video btw, I really want to get myself one of those mills.

[@markrussellfilaroski5035]

True story, when I was a kid. My Dad cutting a huge tree (we were 80-ish miles from civilization in Maine, in the dead of winter, so imagine lots of snow) the chainsaw blade kicked out f the log he was cutting, and cut through his leg. Thigh to be exact. (Maybe 3 inches in, and the cut was like 8 or 9 inches long.) Scary as heck, and I had to drag him out, and back to our truck, and drive to the hospital. I was like 12 or 13. lesson = don't F around w/chainsaws.

[@adambailey7857]

They're no joke I got a gash in my arm from sharpening the chain and it wasn't even running!

[@jakepowers1485]

r/yeathatdefinitelyhappend

[@blackett412]

r/nothingeverhappens

[@uni3831]

its a good day when seth uploads

[@williamanders7405]

No! It’s a GREAT day

[@abozzo6579]

No it's the BEST day

[@badnub8142]

Seth, what you do is exactly my dream. I want to get to the ability where I can do everything I love, even in my backyard! Thanks for the awesome content.

[@samseton3613]

3:58 Seth turns into a pro after 1 go 😂

[@raphrath8561]

almost

[@jeremyzou6142]

3:58 Seth turns into a pro after 1 go 😂

[@joyalpatel6000]

@@jeremyzou6142 y did u copy him?

[@fathihbmx1330]

Hehe😄

[@zanderchiasson8064]

That 3 inch plank is way overkill for anything you’d need, that’s the size we’d mill for a 10’ table, I love it!

[@guitarrocker0991]

Step 1. Get chainsaw mill Step 2. MILL EVERYTHING!!

[@olasigurdvestbstad9207]

When you are refuling a chain saw you also need to put in more chain oil

[@DudeThisIsGannaHurt]

Really starting to dig this channel more than his original channel. The chill factor is perfect with this one. Great quality!

[@SantaCruzVillageLife]

Cant wait to start milling out here in Czech Republic. The whole village gonna be wanting that Alaskan mill deal. Thx for making the instructions so clear to see

[@OLKIEMTB]

Love how you turned from a bike hacker to now a lumber jack. Seth's wood hacks.

[@adamjakobsen1862]

You should make a “off Road trolly” for those THICC planks

[@chrisbowen8934]

That is so cool and resourceful. I love that you can repurpose downed timber to minimize waste and give the tree new life.

[@AddamSantana]

Blew my mind with the plank on top the log to get the first flat cut! Genius!!

[@brendonwade6949]

From my experience using these mills, i like to put wedges or shims in as i go to keep the kerf open. Makes it easier on the powerhead.

[@cariazotv3468]

Seth just never get bored. He always do something in his backyard trail.

[@snyper1401]

I used to cut a lot of firewood growing in Flagstaff, when I first started I did not know how to sharpen a chainsaw chain and that can cause a lot of problems but an older timer and a B29 WWII pilot gave me some tips and after that I could cut wood like a crazy mountain biking crazy wood cutter. That's some nice wood your getting, respect it and make some things out of it that will make those that come stare in wonder at why someone would create such things.

[@daftnord4957]

i know a lot more about chainsaws and milling with them than i do about bicycles, and i have to say you gave a better rundown about chainsaw basics than most pros lol

[@kai.t.g7179]

Me: * clicks on video * Video: * not even started yet * Me: this is some good shit * hits like button *

[@xboxplays5716]

Kai Trigg-Graynoth same bro

[@nicklausbonesho8850]

He probably would have liked this but has a word filter on the third line. True though.

[@talesnovellipaulo3074]

Same lol

[@thepropagandaman7509]

I hit it during an add before the video beat that

[@ericlaguna5604]

for real tho

[@Displarxbl-ur4wg]

Maybe look into getting a small trailer for wood, tools and maybe dirt (depending on how its it's designed) Obviously the trailer cant be any bigger than 5-6ft

[@jonpessah9414]

I haven't commented on many channels.. I felt I had to ...I love really the dynamic here... What an inviting video guide... fantastic man!!! the camera man and the host.. just a great combo!

[@TeoSolly]

Seth, I’m soo glad that you’re continuing to make content during this self quarantine stuff. Much love from Alberta :)

[@markschrofl3089]

not even watched the vid but i know its gonna be good

[@luckythegerman]

ay seth. i recommend that you actually get a thickness planer. not a small one. get a big old machine. that way you can really flatten planks. there are even big jointer planer combos out there. just in case you want to really get into caroentry

[@trainwrecktrailerz9175]

That mill setup works like a champ! Can't wait to see everything made from the slabs 🤙

[@harryl5085]

Seth " So Alex, never really seeing this before what are your thoughts about it?" Alex "Its pretty cool, these logs are just chilling out on your property just laying here TAKING DIRT NAPS and we're going to put them to work"

[@mjsmeaton]

Cool gadget! Can I suggest inserting a couple of finger wedges into the slot left by the saw blade after about 2 feet of slicing to hold the weight of the new slab off the blade of the saw... preventing it binding up with the weight of new wood slab bearing down on the blade as it rips thro the log. Might improve your gas consumption too as there with be less friction? Stay safe.

[@benspragg6027]

buying a canyon mtb soon! thanks so much for inspiring me to get into mountain biking, seth! love from maryland

[@Gruvmpy]

Those Alaskan Mills are great, we used one with a Stihl Magnum for railway sleepers, was a dream!

[@Benjamin-fh9ld]

I honestly love that I learn about tools and machinery while watching a mountain bike youtube channel. It's really interesting and actually useful

[@lucasgoldinger6948]

Nothing like waking up Easter Morning to a new episode from Seth

[@sour_coleslaw9095]

Happy Easter guys!

[@RealMTBAddict]

Happy zombie fairy tale day

[@yncr18]

Happy to see the videos! They are awesome. I'm glad to see the safety chaps on for the chainsaw!

[@robbie1212]

Who still wishes Seth’s videos were longer? Appreciate the high quality content👍

[@markonikolic1386]

"You could drive a car across this." Knowing Seth I expected him to try it. Don't know if I should be happy or sad about that.

[@greengohm]

Okay, the mill is super cool, but I think I am in love with Oscar. He is such a cute puppy!

[@TheGuy-nc1pt]

Seth, you’re living the life man... I remember when u had all of your bikes in a closet when you lived in Florida, and I’m happy to see your channels become so successful.

[@daytonhunt2406]

I love watching all the progress being made. These vids are so entertaining. Good job Seth...keep up the great work!

[@KraXxuS]

"But for now we're gonna tighten it in place, just to hold it Stihl" Seth is so good at puns he doesn't even realize anymore

[@volkdehey6161]

Here's a tip : you should turn the plate over that the chian is running on quiet often so that the wear will be even and not just on one side

[@JohnSmith-sz3zi]

VolkDe Hey doesn’t the chain go around though? I might be wrong though, i don’t know much about chain saws

[@Ash-nk5ix]

@@JohnSmith-sz3zi The thing the chain goes around on is called a bar i assume this is what VolkDe is talking about. Because of the movement of the saw through the wood one side of the bar is getting the chain forced into it while the other side is getting the chain forced out of it. So one side gets worn more. The bar will last for years regardless, but rotating it will get you a bit longer.

[@JohnSmith-sz3zi]

Ash Ok thanks, I was pretty sure I was wrong as I know nearly nothing about chainsaws.

[@raphrath8561]

@@Ash-nk5ix it also makes sure your bar doesn't twist. I've seen guys who have never flipped their bars with like 5 or 6 degrees of twist at the end.

[@fabiol.1303]

Man, you're putting together two of my passions: mountain biking and lumber work!! A big "ciao" from Italy

[@Rileys_dad]

Thank you for making awesome videos and squaring the circle. I love boards and bikes.

[@tommydonnelly8942]

It’s the best day when you see a notification from Seth!! Love the vids!!

[@brojangles6931]

"And then we can go into other people's property if we run out." 😂😂 Legend

[@johnward654]

Bro Jangles bruh

[@niflag]

Literally a felony.

[@DisposableHero510]

I don't even ride a push bike but I'm loving the channel! It's just so wholesome and hands on

[@unitwoodworking5403]

It is wonderful to find such a big dead tree and using this mill is interesting and great.

[@ajangalbo]

I wish i was stuck at berm peak when the whole world started on lock down

[@krystalweaver4464]

3:50 when Seth finished cutting he sounded like a gremlin

[@Articx_X]

Na he sounds mor like Tim taler from home improvement

[@tonyfnd]

Yeah from tool time !!!! Haha. That’s it, I couldn’t remember the name of the show.

[@BiosElement]

Great to see such good care taken with the pups around the chainsaw! :)

[@WrightBrosDJs]

Many more of these technical vids please on as many builds as possible 💚

[@NHZS]

3:45 kinda scary its probably the secret laugh seth had when he pulled his first back flip

[@andrew3084]

Seems like a lot of work when you can just put it in a crafting table

[@lucaborrett5869]

I saw this and exhaled loudly through my nose

[@WoodCutr1]

@@lucaborrett5869 holy f*ckin shit, that was funny, I did the same reading that

[@xylerkajiyama7544]

I mean yeah come on, logs to planks it that simple

[@krystalweaver4464]

Hartyha ha

[@Qyver]

@@billybatts9491 Minecraft.

[@tycegreene7677]

My family had planks like those and we made a sick table out of them I highly recommend trying it

[@treasurebiking5283]

I have been saving up for a Motrin bike for a while now and I can finally get it when the stores open back up! I’m getting the tree marling 5. I am a kid who wants to do mountain biking all because of Seth! Thank you Seth.

[@liamforlong4089]

Alex looked like a real lumberjack

[@jimmyjawnn2242]

5:28 Alex- “Damn, this thing h e a v y”

[@angusbutton2284]

This content never gets old. Keep it up Seth!!

[@iancolquhoun6249]

Seth, Pro tip for these if you want to also use the saw for other things besides milling. Get a second bar and ripping chain and have that permanently bolted to the mill. Then a shorter bar and felling chain for use around the woods. Makes swapping between set-ups really quick!

[@finsquirrel6285]

im a simple man, i see seth, i click

[@zanenel9180]

who else like the video before watching becuase they know its gonna be good

[@jownerofyou]

I’m so happy to see Alex. Makes me smile.

[@PlanetKarma]

Awesome way to recycle the trees that had to be cut down! Great project Seth! 🌱🌎

[@wesleetrout]

“This would wrap up in the chain and stop the saw before hitting your legs” “or that’s the theory...” Hahahahaha

[@mikethadeeter]

Loved the “Tim the Tool Man Taylor ” grunt. Ha.

[@robotsalad7681]

Use wedges between the log and your cut piece as you cut down the log behind the chain saw to hold the cut piece up. This will prevent it from falling down/pinching the chainsaw blade as you get down the log. Shims the thickness of the chainsaw cutting chain will work good too. You can see where this happened on your bench leg/support on your left when you sat down on it. Also will help your saw work less hard increasing the life of the cutting teeth and the saw! Happy cutting my friend!

[@lukehefley4330]

You should get an outdoor bar for after quarantine partys Like so Seth can see

[@sgtwoodward81793]

3:46 is that Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen)?

[@jorgej.granadosferrari4970]

You should try to make a statue like “the dirt merchant” to make the shop a lil bit more happy

[@darthbari]

He will need a smaller saw like a in tree saw

[@funincanada]

Love it bro 👊 thanks for introducing us to the Alaskan mill , sweet a must have for me in Canada

[@MTBNewMexico]

Best hang out place for this kinda time !!! Good stuff Seth

[@gavinoneil5514]

This second channel is basically a janky "This Old House"

[@alexreinkemeyer6147]

I can’t be the only person who cringed when Seth screwed that board to the tree thinking the chainsaw would hit the screw

[@djaydeved]

I cringe at him calling the chain a blade

[@taylorsatcher5591]

I love your videos, doesn’t matter if it is biking or building, always good stuff!

[@mattyengerran6214]

Us sitting in quarantine bored watching this guy having the best fun ever