Biggest Log I've Milled

[@wranglerstar]

THE SMALL FOREST HATCHET IS BACK IN STOCK !!! - ONLY $24 - THEY WONT LAST LONG..... goo.gl/iTfu8E

[@roubeacon2401]

Wranglerstar I like your new titlestyle

[@RefinerSimilitude]

$41.49 now... yet $28 through Wranglermart?

[@willnotcomply1328]

I'm seeing $41

[@htmagic]

Me too!

[@htmagic]

Apparently. I just ordered one through his store.

[@joewilshire9095]

This channel is amazing. I just finished watching the Poor mans bench series... again. It is great to see your channel thriving. Thanks for all the work you put into everything!

[@wranglerstar]

+Joe Wilshire thank you Joe

[@sealboysfarmtonyanddebbies8806]

Hey Wranglerstar, the mill looks great. I met you with my family at Mother Earth News in Asheville last year. Respect your transparency and willingness to show your short comings and imperfections. The critics are so perfect, I wish i was as good as them

[@thomasr4378]

Ive noticed this is the art , You are making that Lucas feel like anyone could cut anything with beauty enjoying watching you create your own home or whatever that is needed. absolutely love watching the Lucas mill projects. Very nice very very nice

[@wranglerstar]

+Thomas R thank you Thomas

[@abonante]

The Mrs. and I watch your videos together, and it's inspired us to cut loose of our debt, and really push towards our dream of a modern homestead. Keep doing what you're doing! My best to Mrs. W and young Jack.

[@dananelson3534]

Glad you have Brian to help. Back injuries happen, you're young and strong and you muscle that thing into place, you feel that pain, but you ignore it, because you're young and strong. Of course, the pain increases and you can't sleep at night. A warning to all you big strong guys reading this. Get to know your limits, and find help. There are people here on you tube who share your goals. Look up timber framing, that's how I found this channel. This sermon is over. Two peaveys are stronger than one.

[@Popscotch328]

SUCH a great vid! Production value is A1. Fun to watch.

[@bingnowtv]

+1 YES VOTE to the Mr. & Mrs. Wranglerstar Live Broadcast. I hope I am available for it. This was another great video WS !! Thank You and God Bless.

[@neumy1944]

Good to see your good neighbor in the vids. I've always said that no job should be done alone. I could watch saw milling videos with Mount Fuji in the background all day. I think its time to get out of this desert and this city. Thanks for sharing!

[@danniosgood1362]

Love,Love LOVE the "mountain view talk"at the end! and what a view it is! Everything is so nice and green now! I'm in Maine and our leaves have just exploded in the last week!

[@jonathanallen1621]

Mentor. Is it cool that I'm living vicariously through your videos right now? Well I certainly do enjoy the videos. All the things you do look so satisfying and enjoyable.

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you Jonathan,

[@1crazynordlander]

The live broadcasts are not important to me. I prefer to watch videos like this when I find time. Thanks you for your efforts. I know it seems senseless at times to do what we do but every once and a while we receive a Thank You or a Blessing for the work we perform.

[@alanrouse8301]

I really like the saw mill videos. Takes me back to the day when I was working in a saw mill. I also envy you working in out-doors like you do. The clean air, the nice "cool" temps, the low humidity. I was raised in climate like that in Northern California, and now I really miss it living here on the Gulf Coast with all the moisture, hot temps ant all. Enjoy it while you can. I even miss the snow believe it or not!

[@Ovatione]

Thanks for the video Cody and Brian. Learned allot again. I understand your way of putting out videos. A man needs to take care of his family. Period.

[@simidhel]

Thank you for taking the time to answer some of those questions which covered some useful answers. Any day spent doing such tasks, set against a view like that, what jewels of a day those are, in the present in the doing and in the future one day, looking back...

[@motor2of7]

Cody, as good as you are filming by yourself, I really like having the camera work done by a second set of hands. It just adds so much more to dial in on things of interest. Keep up the great work. Ignore the complainers.

[@Landsurveysolutions]

Thanks for all you do for the channel!

[@SaintMorselGrand]

You know as a teenager watching your videos you really have a nice life, Like you have a loving wife, nice dogs, a nice plot of land, You don't (seem to) worry about much, I love your channel because not only all of that, But your videos are nice to watch purely for the aspect of "What if that was me, Doing that?" you know? Love the channel.

[@imudsy]

I love the Lucas sawmill. They are great for both soft and hard woods.

[@joelscott7371]

hey Wranglerstar I bought my benchmade 940 today because of your review on it, I love it already

[@nickhdeep6leatherworks338]

Thank you so much the video. I made a suggestion a few days back and your explanation of your thoughts about this project was awesome. It really helps me understand your thought process.

[@jameschippett2177]

Hi Cody, You tease I was waiting for that cut, and you will now make us wait 😁Great as always, Brian seems to fit both your personality and that of the channel. Good choice and looking forward to seeing more of both if you.

[@SethLowry]

my grandfather always wanted get one of these but never was able to know his dream. I hope to someday get one for myself. once again thanks wranglerstar family for all you do

[@normanmallory2055]

Yes, do more live broadcasts, this is very good ... Great job with the Lucas mill.. what a machine ...

[@matthewkelly99]

Mt. Fuji looks really nice it that last shot.

[@matthewkelly99]

Nope, Mr. Star refers to it as Mt. Fugi, and so do I.

[@rogerbergstrom4613]

Yes Please do another chat w/ Mrs. W. Enjoyed the last one a lot. Thanks

[@robertharcourt7650]

I love watching you guys milling logs with the Lucas Mill Cody and Brian ;)

[@js2743]

WS you mentioned the timber laying down on the blade, with heavy beams its a good idea to use a couple wedges to help hold it up. one one the end and about middle ways will do the trick, i have a lucas and it takes time to learn a few tricks that will help you.

[@mattcartwright8272]

All good things comes to those who wait...looking forward to part 2. I've noticed Cody has sharpened up the videos with less verbiage and lopped off about 3 minutes - and i think the videos are the better for it. I'm really enjoying watching how these mills work and the way you need to approach the cutting process.

[@mattk6222]

Great video explaining some of the work that goes into milling logs, keep up the good work

[@dclasson1]

So cool! Can't wait to find out what your timber frame design looks like!!!

[@randall197]

You have a lot of very nice things. Well done!

[@johnlastname2397]

love what you do I like the forestry work the timber framing, the building of the tool box

[@probeteam9936]

I just noticed how large that mill really is... that blade is huge when you put your torso near it... God Bless and stay safe ...

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

It IS nice to have help, isn't it? I do most of my work around "the homestead" by myself. It can make things take so much longer when there isn't another pair of hands to do simple things for you.

[@briarus1000]

great video. the lucas continues to look great

[@roncryderman]

I would like to see your vegetable garden process.

[@richardmarchant8728]

Keep going with the saw milling videos. And yes. Live broadcasts are great. I Rarely see them live as I live in the UK but always watch the recordings.

[@bigal7454]

Have you considered putting a "stop" of some sort on your support blocks to consistently have your log in the same spot and lined up correctly? It seems like it would be a time saver.

[@danielsweeney6742]

That is pretty cool you have a Michigan key rig for your mill. Pure Michigan!

[@timhooper1557]

Oh gosh, you left it on a cliff hanger again... Never gets old that one! I really enjoy the saw mill videos, maybe you could do a live stream with mrs W on the Lucas saw mill? Thanks for uploading!

[@RevampedOutdoors]

Look at that, keeping us all in suspense...Hopefully the next one will be the finished cuts, interesting process I didn't know anything about the Lucas or milling in general so this was great. This video seemed to have a more slowed down, "this is why we do this and that." I found that helpful.

[@wheeler7973]

Oh man right when we get to the good part the video ends. Looking forward to the next one. And a live broadcast would be great! Thank you sir

[@turnersparadise8368]

Those are going to be some big beams. Can't wait to see what you are building.

[@tuckernielson1]

I'm learning a lot. Thanks for sharing.

[@borumfishing]

I really enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing your projects. The log cutting is very great to watch. Great channel, and the view..oh my god. Great channel. Greetings from Denmark.

[@KyleLeeWoyote]

I ponied up for a Gransfors Bruks Scandinavian Forest Axe since you love them so much, it will be my first decent axe!

[@morrow.m]

Looks like y'all are having a good time. Glad you've got some good help.

[@jonathanallen1621]

Bout to build a poor man's carpenter bench. I've been memorized by those videos. Keep inspiring people like me!

[@bigpapi3636]

Jonathan Allen Hi Jon. Several suggestions- I built one last year. 1) if using wood from N. America slice the quarter round off with a table or circular saw - planing takes forever 2) Bore out the mortises and then clean up with a chisel- chopping a mortise through 4" of wood is brutal 3) invest in an electric plane to true up the table top gluing faces 4) make sure you lower the "H" support top rail if you intend on installing an end vise. Good luck! I love my PMWB!

[@jonathanallen1621]

Big Papi, yes great advice and good observations. I will take those things into consideration. but I still might do it without power tools.✌😁

[@nfp212]

What a view, that surely is a nice place to work everyday!

[@MrZimmaframe]

Do you ever put a sheet down to collect the saw dust / chip? Great for kindling and starting long burners

[@Brian.N]

Great video,looking forward to seeing you cut lumber.

[@edwincamacho9877]

How do you not yet have your own show on cable? Much respect to your family and way of life!

[@VnazT]

Love your vids Cody! Takes me away from the desk job 10 minutes at a time!

[@macdiva5440]

Yes another live broadcast with Mrs W

[@599891]

Watching that mill is therapy.

[@tarvelnbsn]

I love watching this process.

[@russellclement2058]

I like the way you can set the levels up on the saw to suit your log,,

[@thatrealba]

It is good to see you have the kind of help that really makes you more productive. Not that Mrs. W and Jack arent helpful, but it takes a man to do a mans work.

[@keithwengler1137]

Alright Mr. Wranglerstar! You are absolutely on it regarding your faith and I stand by you. When you express your faith on your you tube channel it make the content unique. For those that dislike what you say on your channel, they have the right to stop watching your faith based content. They are not strong armed into watching the content on Wranglerstar. I thank God for the content on your channel. As you were Mr. W.

[@benningtoncamper2852]

Hoping to meet you both in Burlington, VT next month! ATB

[@seabiscuit426292000]

love your videos i learn a lot from you

[@johnkrigin1535]

In No. Cal. my mom had a black oak drop that was 56" diameter at the trunk. In the end, after sitting for years waiting for it to be cut into lumber, a local firewood cutter came to whittle it up for firewood. I bought it back for the cost of approximate firewood volume. That was the biggest tree I was involved with cutting with a lucas mill. The mill even survived hitting a railroad spike embedded in the trunk. It turned out a lot of 4/4 and even some 4X4 stock.

[@benzmansl65amg]

Keep it up Wranglerstar!

[@HRRRRRDRRRRR]

The guys as Lucas won't be thinking "goofball", they're aussies, they'll be thinking "fuckwit".

[@TrikeRoadPoet]

Thanks for explaining the steps of setting up the cuts, it helps give one a grasp of the whole sequence to making beams on the Lucas. Especially love the view of the mountain at the end of the video, how about a nice long video of just that with music for us who would enjoy just looking and sipping a coffee for those few minutes of pleasure. ;>)

[@plattevilleclarks]

Keep up the good work. The small forest hatchet has suffered a wranglerstar price jump...

[@ziploc53]

The log looks beautiful

[@MIgardener]

I would love to see a livestream with you and Mrs. W. Topic - how homesteading has changed your way of living, views of freedom, financially benefited/hampered you, etc. Love it as always Cody.

[@lnk3503]

I find if i put my rear winder on my left and my front winder on my right, its easier to wind down from inside the rails. Its also nice to have a trewhella jack or two to adjust larger logs.

[@tlbelknap]

I was hoping to see the whole process.

[@jackfrost-lr3tq]

I know this process is being milked for all the views he can get

[@goombakiwi]

Blame KZbin/Google. If for some crazy reason one video is demonetized, then the whole work is for nothing. This turns into the well known parable of "putting all your eggs into one basket." If that is what Cody is thinking; I don't blame him.

[@jackfrost-lr3tq]

Clearly it is not otherwise he could just upload all the parts at once or two parts a day

[@OffGridAussiePrepper]

Google is the next "SKYNET" and if u r totally oblivious to this then u just keep on being SHEEP!

[@nol1379]

OffGrid Aussie Prepper™ Need to patch a hole in my Bush hat like the felt part and put head band in it. They do wear out mate.

[@lordliftedme]

You're strong and I pray you health stays with you.

[@paultmckay]

If you aim at leveling and centering to the heart (so it comes out in one board only), you will waste only the one board. This is instead of leveling to the tapered edge and the centre of the log. Sometimes I need to cut the horizontal second and I use wedges. The middle stay does not need to be used often (mainly slabbing). It can be tricky to remember to lower each time.

[@mikegriffin3437]

Yes on the live videos. Can you give a little notice as to when it would be?

[@Davinci-jj5kw]

Need to grab one of those $4 Lazer lines. Just to slap on it and make it a little simpler for you.

[@botabob]

Love the saw mill videos

[@jagex4me]

Wanted to check whether it was the Liam Hoffman axe you are now working with and look down on where you planted it in the tree .... but it is not in 360 😄

[@fnordhorn]

I see lot of Sawdust that could be used on a Chicken Coop floor. Once it to dirty move it to the e ge garden compost pile or to the garden area (Great to break up a clay earth). Can also be used to make fire logs but you need someting like Wax to mix in it

[@craigschofield64]

I would love to see you both live and my question would be...which of the two of you most wanted to live this lifestyle and how did you talk the other into giving up your old lifestyle?

[@johnhunter273]

Noooo! Just get to the good stuff and hear "well that's all for today" AAAAUUUUUGGGGHHHHHHHI could watch milling all day! Wish I had one and the wood to run through it!

[@jaybeckenlo5282]

The new live broadcast needs to be a review of her new car!! That thing is gorgeous!

[@keithbrookshire]

I'm looking forward to seeing what project these beams are for.

[@x99raymond1]

Nice Michigan Key Chain!!!

[@opfor325]

Cool stuff.....wish I was there helping on a day like you have there. Your slabs are going to make for a huge hotdog roast.

[@gregevans9869]

looks like fun Cody

[@rjtumble]

I think longer video's would be great. Not necessarily all the time, but the occasional 20-30 minute video. This one is a perfect example. Just as you were about to get to the good stuff "well, that's all for today.." Nooo A live video would be fun, haven't seen Mrs Marathon in quite a while.

[@wranglerstar]

the majority of people won't watch videos longer than 10 - 12 minutes

[@rjtumble]

yeah, which stinks. That's why I say occasional, I get that you have to please the majority first. It's why I had to give up on the 360 video's too.

[@BloodSprite-tan]

if i like it might as well watch 5-6 hour videos.

[@stucutt2828]

I guess I'm with these guys, if I'm interested, I'll make time for it, I love to learn. not seen a video with the whole family involved including Brian yet, but maybe that's for something to save for the big build where you can each have a little project and leave a personal mark on it. I loved the last live chat, the wranglerstar community is awesome, it would be great to see Mrs W interact with everybody, i think just to chat with everybody about whats going on in your life would be a great enough subject. Just talk about any suggestions people have, chalk up any dates of current or future progress and achievements. Love and Peace

[@tritchie6272]

Its partially attention span and partially time! As for your live video's I can't think of a topic off the top of my head. I would have to watch after the fact. Seems like my schedule don't permit me to watch anybodies live video's.

[@ryananderson2867]

You didn't mention it when you were deciding how you were going to cut your beams. But are you worried about grain orientation? Or is it not as big of a deal on these bigger beams?

[@stevenmiller7731]

Very important! Grain and knots determine the grade of the board or a timber. The grade and the species of tree will define and limit the load capacities, and must be integrated with the dimensions of the beam. Then it's possible to determine if it's strong enough to be used in its particular location in a Timber Frame and able to withstand all forces it will be subject to. Wane effects the grade. More wane will lower the grade (and its strength). Same with knots, and with grain direction/angle off the long axis of the beam.

[@ScottRipley]

How long did the rocket cube last?

[@billmoss401]

Is that Mt. Rainer in the back ground at the end of this video?I find this video interesting. I have been curious with these "swing blade style saws".Have you explained why you choose this brand of saw compared to others in this style?

[@londonacres3291]

Sounds like all those moving parts around the blade on the Lukas may just need some Balistol!! Squeaky squeaky! Lol

[@LeftOne23]

enjoying the milling

[@MrBranboom]

That view, man. Wow.

[@grouseridgephotography9215]

Great video!!!! 👍

[@stevenmiller7731]

Yes, the amount of wane left on a sawn timber is very important! Grain and knots determine the grade of the board or a timber. The grade and the species of tree will define and limit the load capacities, and must be integrated with the dimensions of the beam. Then it's possible to determine if it's strong enough to be used in its particular location in a Timber Frame and able to withstand all forces it will be subject to. Wane effects the grade. More wane will lower the grade (and its strength). Same with knots, and with grain direction/angle off the long axis of the beam.

[@twistedneckoffroad3790]

Love your videos.

[@kwhatten]

I may have missed the answer to this question but did you harvest these trees from your property?

[@vandall2518]

Yes on the live Broadcast.

[@charlesandsally]

Sawmill shootout!!! Your old friend on an old video that got a woodmizer. See who sets up, saws and stacks lumber quicker. Don't have to be together just both of you do a video cutting a similar log start to finish.

[@stonehill865]

What prevents the blade from running on top of the log and running away from you (hopefully not towards you)? I'm thinking about the action of the old radial arm saws where there was a risk of the blade "jumping" over the cut

[@yankey4]

What is the saw blades kerf? Thanks for showing us. God Bless