Building a New Sawmill Shed | Chainsaw Only Ep.1

Exciting times are here with a new build starting today. I've got some nice sized timber all ready to go as I'm putting up a new sawmill shed for my new Woodland Mills HM130max Woodlander. This shed uses a very simple lean to roof design with a 14 foot opening between the main posts for the loading of logs. I've got the backside of the shed attached to my existing lumber shed for easy piling of cut lumber. The biggest challenge as you'll see in this episode is the placement of the large posts and 20 foot timber beam which I cut recently on a 10foot5inch sawmill (I'm still happy with the outcome of that). Using my tractor and a trick I learned from you viewers, I position the beam into place by rotating my tractor loader forks upside down. I was skeptical at first but this little trick sure does help! Although my instincts tell me I should be using a circular saw to cut the roof rafters, I opt for my trusty chainsaw to do the fine cutting. Check out today's episode to see how that went! Glad you're all here for the start of this build. Should be a good one!
Here we go!
#sawingwithsandy

[@SharekGadd]

Great work! In the future, bind both ends of your stack of boards with a ratchet strap; that way, it’s faster and they’ll be closer to your pattern.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Absolutely! I was sure wishing I had done that after a bit for sure

[@OregonOldTimer]

I was thinking bar clamp.

[@joesinakandid528]

@@OregonOldTimer Either works - just something to steady 'em up. Certainly the same sort of thing never happens to me (Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire!)

[@thomashipps8418]

Truly enjoy watching you saw and build

[@sawingwithsandy]

Appreciate that Thomas!

[@bay9876]

Hard nailing with both hands. The forest animals now think your building a shelter for them and are greatly thankful. You'll be the talk of the forest for many years to come. Have a good one.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Haha I can imagine the critters are eyeing up where they’ll be sleeping in the shelter by now

[@robertn2813]

You said " I'm gonna do my best to cut the rafters , and that's going to include the birdsmouth , and the seat cut at the other end " . The seat cut is actually an element OF the birdsmouth , and they are both at the SAME end of the rafter . Nice to see your dad up north with you . Feed him good huh , lol .

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching

[@grege8716]

Great work, glad you had help with that beam, and I noticed your hard hat in that milk crate, (reason a leaning/falling 2x4 landed on my forehead yesterday!) Be Safe, innovative & good job!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah I probably should’ve had the hard hat on. Forgot that one

[@jimputnam2044]

Very good. Both hands to drive spikes. When I try to drive a nail with my left hand the hammer flies around like a flag in a wind storm. LOL

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hahahaha

[@clausb.2032]

good idea, good luck sandy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Claus! Appreciate the support

[@apdhoudini]

I don't think I could even swing a hammer with my left hand so to see you switch back and forth is very impressive. I need to up my game...

[@sawingwithsandy]

One day I got sick of moving my ladder and decided to try swinging the hammer with my right hand and the rest is history

[@michaeljameson1046]

Ambidextrous with the hammer, not bad.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Did the trick!

[@contrafax]

Your dad kicking butt as usual, I am so glad you two get to spend rewarding time together. I must say you made some great progress.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that! Coming right along

[@Chris-qf9qm]

I like your style, I might borrow that notch on the CMU for the post footer -Good idea!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Chris

[@patriciahibbert6139]

DUH ! Gordon here, I seen you do something that DUH I never done lol I forgot to use the center hole foe stake . Great idea, thanks

[@sawingwithsandy]

Always good to have ya here

[@scooter2049]

It takes a lot to impress me Sandy, but you did it with swinging your framing hammer with both hands, lol!!!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha good to have ya here Scooter !

[@kenbowers8423]

Morning Sandy! Nice to see that you are a true "lefty" being able to hammer both left and right. My Dad could only hammer with his right (he was a die hard rightie), so when he got to a situation where a left-handed hammer was needed, it then became my responsibility. New shed is looking great. Greetings from Peterborough.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sounds like thatd do the trick! I actually learned how to hammer with my right hand as I was way up high on a ladder and didn’t want to keep repositioning it to get a better angle so decided to just try right handed haha

[@brianmurray1734]

Very impressive

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Brian! Turned out pretty good so far!

[@TerryC69]

Hi Sandy! As you say, the progression from standing timber to standing structure is very satisfying. I have been fascinated by each step in the process and look forward to more. Thanks for sharing your progress!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad to have ya along Terry

[@zandorfilms]

Lookin good, I m enjoying the videos.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear that Hank

[@tomsommer54]

Great job sandy. I need the same shed for my sawmill. Right now I take it out of the garage to use it and put it back in if it’s going to rain. I’m going to need to find somebody around here to help me with it one of these days. Good job though.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It's a big project for sure. Hope you're able to tackle it before long

[@carlmclelland7624]

YOU, and my Dad, Sandy, the only two people I've ever seen who could hammer ambidextrously. Good start on the shed addition.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Carl! Coming right along

[@johnos4892]

Nice job with that big beam, I know how hard that is to do.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sure was a balancing act that’s for sure

[@chuckiebrown1494]

It was surely a miracle that I put mine up alone. It's 18' 2 " long and it's 5x10. My tractor only went up to 9' but the fork flip got me a lot closer. Looking great my Canadian cousin

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Chuckie!

[@pseudopetrus]

Way to go Sandy, I try to use up what I have kicking around the farm too! With the cost of things these days, you can't just run out and buy stuff without thinking carefully about were the money goes!

[@sawingwithsandy]

You’re right about that one! Everything just keeps getting more expensive it seems these days

[@richvail7551]

Great chainsaw cutting advice. I started my milling adventure with the idea of going with the cheapest option on the market, the beam machine. It’s too bad I can’t put photos in these comments but I’ll try and paint you the picture. My fist cut was wonderful and looked as flat as could be, I was so proud of myself and hopeful that I’d be able to mill lumber very cheap. After I was done “squaring” that 1st cant with the chainsaw I had myself a lopsided pyramid and all my dreams began to fade away. 😂😂😂😂 Nature can sure humble a person quickly.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Haha we’ve all been there.

[@Andrewlang90]

I’ve encountered this situation too many times being in various trades. Took a loooong time before I adopted the “Buy once cry once approach.” It doesn’t always pay off, but it’s worked about 95% of the time.

[@johnwoody4905]

nice job while i was at it a length the drying shed to so every thing is even. take care, be safe and well.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Not a bad idea there John

[@rodmosgrave7445]

A set of clamps on them boards would of been a help, bud. Pretty good, either way.

[@morgansword]

Nice going... thanks dad for the initial start when things are the "hairiest"

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure! He's a great help

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Upside down forks ! Ingenious MCGIVER!

[@sawingwithsandy]

If there’s a Will there’s a way

[@doylerabjohn3435]

Looks good

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Doyle! Hope you’re doing well

[@doylerabjohn3435]

@@sawingwithsandy Been sick all day.......Blood pressure high. Got to finish this dog house

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hope you’re feeling better soon

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Shed is going be great I have all kind of saw logs at my house and no one wants them for free. Blue Spruce 14” and up. We had a big wind storm, right now all going into firewood

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Larry! Guess that big storm created a lot of inventory you figure reason why they don’t want the saw logs?

[@scottjones5221]

Very nice job Well done Sandy

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Scott!

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

Try a ratchet strap to keep all the wood together next time you batch cut. Wrap it around and tighten it down.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah think that would work real well! Thanks for that

[@Andrewlang90]

Well done, wonderful work!! It’s nice to see a quality YT creator that uses safety gear like your supposed to, and actually swings a real hammer and not their outrageously priced Festool collection. Thank you, earned my sub 😁

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Andrew and welcome to the channel!

[@daleseiger7939]

You put out great content

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Dale I appreciate that

[@AnthonyAntTony]

Great job. Really great to see you banging that out and chainsawing those rafters. Very devil may care for you! Got to be so satisfying.

[@sawingwithsandy]

It sure does make some rough cuts but faster than using the circular saw back at my shop by time I move all the rafters

[@barrystrachan6340]

Awesome...great ambidextrous hammer skill there Sandy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Barry. Came in handy in this case

[@richardprice8136]

Very nice work. I get all kinds of ideas from watching your channel (if only you would do a segment on adding hours to a day, days to a week, etc!!!). Watching you work on your set up, and maybe too late now but your thoughts for my future reference: Could you have moved your lumber shed back and built the spot for your trailer where the lumber shed sits now? Then adjusted your old saw mill rail up to or just past the edge of the old saw mill shed (probably with a movable platform to stand on and walk around your old saw mill head), and then you could back you trailered mill in and up to the old rail, plumb up new rail to old rail, move old saw mill head all the way down, and get about 22”-23’ of cutting rail? (Thinking if I wanted to add to my 16’ trailer with an extension I’m not sure I’d want to trailer 26” of rail, so I could ad a 10’ permanent extension or two) and just connect the rail systems when I needed to cut more than 16”). Great video and work - thanks.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I like that position idea Richard. Does seem to make good sense and would keep the working space flowing nicely. One issue with my new sawmill is it is a bit wider than the track on the old sawmill but I think your idea would still be worthwhile. I appreciate you sharing it with me just in case things change down the road.

[@kirkpowell6161]

Another great video Sandy! I love that you said your post were "Plumb" in all directions. It bugs me when someone says their post are "level", right up there with concrete mix "drying". :-) Thank you for making great content for us to watch.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Kirk! Glad you liked the video was sure a bit of a challenge to get it up there but all ended well

[@richragan4810]

Sandy you're amazing! I always check "Like" on your videos but don't always comment but this time I had to take the time to comment. You've done a great job and make me wish I had a sawmill but that would be impractical for me where I live. You do a great deal of editing and camera positioning which to me is also amazing. Ithink your Father is a fortuante man to have a son like you! Thanks for sharing and peace be with you! I have a successful wood working Etsy shop so it's another reason I enjoy your videos. Rich LandisRiverWoodcraft

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Rich! Thanks for the nice comment. I appreciate that you like the work that's gone into the video. Bit of extra time for editing and all that butI"m happy to do it. All the best!

[@saintaugustine1715]

Nice job on installing the beam good chain saw work not the first time doing it with the chain saw for sure lol keep on going a little every day at the end of the week it show a lot have a great day

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that! I’m happy so far

[@jayh8490]

I LOVE your build series that you make. Can't wait haha

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's great to hear Jay!

[@AnthonyAntTony]

I'm just going to comment again for the algorithm because you deserve it. Nice to see your subscribers climb so fast. You're very consistent putting out videos.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Anthony. I’m glad your here on the channel as it’s nice to have nice folks like yourself around here

[@flowerstone]

I’ve done a lot of chainsaw carpentry. You’re doing a great job. 😁 Having a bar clamp would be handy. Clamp the boards together when cutting multiple’s like that.

[@gregmislick1117]

I'll second that - make the 2x back into a single log for cutting

[@sawingwithsandy]

I'm starting to like the chainsaw carpentry. Sure handy when there's no electricity out in the woods there

[@erikgustafsson131]

I agree, clamps would be great. However, great job in any case!

[@Andrew_From_NB]

That’s definitely a solid days work Sandy on this vid, nice to see your dad and the DK giving you a hand there as well :). Nice seeing that your going with the chainsaw only method, agree that it adds that rustic flavour as you noted and good stuff on thinking ahead in planning for the potential mill extension. Great video as always with great angles and descriptions 💯👍. It was nice dropping by! Andrew from NB :)

[@richardorgan2024]

really good job don't see how anyone could do any better sir

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Richard!

[@jimmyyounger618]

Wow, credit where credit is due! I'm trying to imagine myself trying to get something put up without a chop saw, air nailer and the rest of it. I can already hear myself swearing if I were trying to cut bird's mouthed rafters with a chainsaw. 😄 Very cool, Sandy!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Oh I"m sure I had a few choice words from time to time haha

[@jimmyyounger618]

@@sawingwithsandy Good to know I'm not alone! If I didn't love this stuff, I wouldn't do it. But their are moments when I can be quite expressive, usually having to do with me not measuring twice or something so stupid that I'd fire myself if that was an option. 😬 Some days I'm perfectly happy to take a break and just check in to see what Sandy's doing, so keep on keepin' on!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Jimmy! Will do

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that! Hope you’re doing well!

[@greg3629]

Great stuff, looking forward to the next one!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on! Thanks for watching Greg

[@allenandmain]

Another great job and video ,thanks a bunch

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that. Glad you liked the video

[@Beartrap70]

Looking great there ☺️💖

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that!

[@markholmes1346]

Nice job Sandy, looks awesome 👏

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Mark!

[@mikechristensen9744]

Bet you wish you had brought along some sort of C-clamp to hold those rafters in place when sawing! 🙂

[@sawingwithsandy]

You read my mind Mike!

[@jeffhuffman5433]

Nice build Sandy I like the way you're doing that sometimes a man needs a little help but I'm like you most of my projects are done alone. I found some bar clamps at Harbor freight tools that were cheap but have proven to be as good as another set of hands. Great video Sandy

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah those clamps were something I wish I had out here while making those cuts. My memory is good but short haha

[@terrymacleod6882]

good morning everyone

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Terry!

[@sefaucon3839]

Wow ,good job again !!!! You are a Skill person with talent !!! Its fantastic what a man can do .i guest your best friends are your father an your wonderfull tractor Keep it up !!! You send me courage too .Sorry for my typing errors ( i don't speak english )

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that! A fun project for sure

[@rolothatcher5201]

Hello from Pennsylvania! That sure is turning into one fine looking project you got going there. So cool to be able to make your own lumber and then actually make that lumber into something that you will use for years to come. Keep up the good wood. Can't wait to see what you build next.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Rolo!

[@timnash6870]

Tim from Canada if you invested in a battery powered platform all you really need to start is. One circular saw. reciprocating saw. drill. impact driver. with those four tools they will help you out to start and then as you need it you buy them as they go on sale.. Home Depot flyers always check Thursdays are when they switch over and put out the new flyer for Home Depot in Canada

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Tim, those tools would be a great addition for sure. With the cost of them it's a tough decision for me as I have all of those tools already but my circular saw and reciprocating saws are corded Milwaukee. My impact driver and drill are cordless though but getting up there in age. Haven't decided for sure but will need to get all battery stuff eventually

[@twestgard2]

I build and renovate homes for a living. Your framing is tighter and straighter than what the pros do when they have electricity and easy access with a vehicle to bring in every tool they want. It seems like every project, the earthworks guys screw the foundation guys, the foundation guys screw the framers, the framers screw the drywallers, and then I put trim up and that’s when the homeowner wants to know why the walls are crooked. I will say, I think you probably f’d yourself with those patio blocks. They might be straight and level today but I wouldn’t bet the won’t sink and walk, and with all the equipment and logs you have moving around, it sure would have been nice to have a stronger foundation that would resist travel and distortion.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Thomas appreciate that

[@twestgard2]

@@sawingwithsandy sorry, I added a criticism after you commented. 😬 I hope I’m wrong

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah I can imagine they may move a wee bit depending on conditions but after using them to build with for other projects like my tiny house as well as the blocks that my other sheds are sitting on I"ve found them to be pretty solid as long as the soil is well draining.

[@billd.akaevylaz754]

I don’t know what kind of black magic you used, but I know that if I had laid nails on that beam and started nailing rafters, I’d have had nails bouncing onto the ground in no time. Lmao. Shed looks great!

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha I did have a few end up on the ground. I just hope I found them all before my tractor tires do

[@Wheelloader__]

Awesome video Sandy. I have done some chainsaw carpentry. Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do. Looks good.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I’m with ya on that one. Some days it’s nice to just get the job done

[@Tim-Sziminski]

You do good work Sandy looks awesome keep it up 👊👍🇺🇲🇨🇦 you sure get a workout by yourself 👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks or that Tim! Sure can be alot of up and down on that later when working by myself

[@robertwazniak9495]

The only additional item you could have probably used was a clamp to hold those rafters together while you cut them. A third hand is always a big help.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I agree Robert! A clamp was definitely missing on this one.

[@shephusted2714]

consider some concrete pads or just compact some stone dust - you need space for logs but also stickered up product - do some beams and lots of 2x6 for some walls

[@sawingwithsandy]

Lots of good ideas there. Thanks for watching

[@flowerstone]

You’re not holding your tongue right when nailing. It’s important. 😀

[@sawingwithsandy]

hahah

[@shephusted2714]

take out more trees and double it up - you need the space and elbow room - do a deck also

[@sawingwithsandy]

for sure

[@larrygf]

Sandy...looks like you need to sharpen that chainsaw blade...nice project, thanks for sharing

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Larry. Coming along nicely

[@aldredske6197]

Hi Sandy!!😀😀 Looking good so far. The beam went up pretty nice. I wonder if your track in your saw bar is worn or there is a bur on the outside edge of it. When you were trying to shave the ends with it. It didn't let you do it very easy. That's always what is wrong with mine when I'm trying to shave a board. I only use a chainsaw when I'm building sheds. I call myself a corn crib carpenter. LOL!! Keep up the great work!!😀😀👍👍 Logger Al

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s a good point Al I’ll be sure to check that out. Was a bit of a challenge as you probably saw

[@aldredske6197]

@@sawingwithsandy it didn't seem that your saw was dull so it has to be a worn groove or a bur. Make sure your chain is good and snug also.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Al. Think you may be right

[@terrymacleod6882]

i suppose those ardox nails help a lot when building green, with the shrinking and all.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah they sure do help hold things together well

[@feelingold2995]

Good stuff brother.. Some quick clamps would have made the work a little easier, especially when cutting those bird mouths.. Keep up the good work...

[@sawingwithsandy]

Absolutely! Those clamps were something I was wishing I had handy at that time

[@kknows3512]

Good job getting that beam up, I work alone all the time too. I think you were using your ladder up side down? Going to break it that way for sure!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah sure was a challenge getting that beam up. This ladder actually can only be used one way as the feet on the bottom are angled to ensure it only leans the one way

[@heathhaas5163]

Awesome work, and just acquired my own mill, which you have been a great help! I always have reservations with the "green" wood, I am curious have you not had issues using the green wood in your builds? Thank you, Sandy!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Heath. Great to have ya along for the video. I haven't had any issues with using green lumber for building

[@heathhaas5163]

@Sawing with Sandy Thank you, Sandy! I appreciate the feed back. We are getting ready to put in a platform for the mill and thought it would be awesome to have it be a product of the mill too. Have a blessed one sir!

[@wallacefrey6247]

A pipe clamp would have been handy to have when cutting those rafters.

[@sawingwithsandy]

For sure

[@robd38]

Looks Great, fascinating to follow your progress. How do you keep birds and critters from nesting in all those rafter shelves? I had a lot in my open hangar that were very persistent. I like the metal roof. I have done it for my garage and home. cheers

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Rob! I’m not too sure why but only the odd birds best in the sawmill

[@mrbibstoo]

Hey Sandy, It's looking great! BTW Where'd you find that left handed hammer? 😂

[@sawingwithsandy]

Someone was giving it away for being so useless so I got lucky and found it haha

[@frankdrahos8569]

Nice work Sandy. Rafters are 24” on center? Should be a very robust build. I’m interested to see how you extend the old beam out to 20’ I can think of a couple of ways. It will be great to see your selection.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I think I’m going to do 24” but not 100% yet. Am scratching my head still a bit but think I’ve got it planned on pretty well

[@buddyreed2623]

Hi Sandy. Do you think you will ever have the need to raise a beam that high or even higher? I thought to start with a pallet so the forks could be used on the tractor. Build an obsessively reinforced cage (3 - 5 feet) around on on the pallet to set the beam on and then raise it to the desired position. Of course, you have the tote cages already built. Just an idea. Great suggestion turning the forks upside down. Have good days!

[@davidestrich7055]

Or just use a stack of 5 or 8 or 10 pallets high (strapped together) with your beam on top.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I like that idea! I always think I'm never going to have a reason to raise the beams that high again then here I am haha. Thanks for sharing that idea with see

[@tonygrimes13]

A Like & A Comment For The Algorithm.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for that Tony!

[@16by9_designs]

Great job so far. I may have missed it, or not read this question asked, but how are you going to get your tractor and forks in to pick up a load of lumber from your “storage rack”, once you move your new sawmill in front of the lumber storage building?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Mickey! I plan on cutting down the rest of the trees right on front of the sawmill to load logs more easily

[@marvindiamonjr.9631]

I can't help but wonder what the snow load will be on the roof. That is one of my main concerns when I think about building a shed for my sawmill and lumber. I'm from Minnesota, and we do get a lot of snow here...some years more than others, but a major concern in any event.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah I hear ya there Marvin. Always important considerations especially in heavy snow areas like your area and mine. I tend to overbuild as compared with what other may just to be on the safe side

[@erikgustafsson131]

We are about to start a new mill shed for our 130 MAX. But I want to make the clearspan beam 25 feet. I just cut down an 80 foot fir tree and have cut from it a 25 foot log 28 inches at one end and 18 inches at the other. I think that I can get a decent 12x12 cant out of that, and so I am thinking trying to go with cutting that in half so that I have a 6x12 x 25 feet for the span. I suppose I could go to an 8 x 12 (leaving a 4x12 leftover). What advice on this. It will certainly be heavy in any case. Also, I am probably going to have to mill the log with our Husky 572 on an alaskan. I don't think I would be able to wrangle that log onto the 130.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I normally look to any local building codes and span tables to ensure the beam I plan on using will work with the local snow load and span. I then add a bit to that just to be safe. Sounds like that Husky 572 is one heck of a nice saw. I've been hoping to get one to try out sometime.

[@erikgustafsson131]

I understand your reticence at giving particular sizes!m of beams! I have 19 foot span here where years ago I used 6x10 and it has worked well. I guess I sorta go with what works. However, I typically overdo it build what I think is too much! The 572 xp does do a nice job. The Alaskan requires some umph .!

[@pauljelen2330]

Very well done. Love the chsinsaw carpentry. What was that you pounded down in the middle of the cement block?

[@sawingwithsandy]

I just put a steel bar in place in the event that I ever bump the post. Although it was more for just positioning

[@MetaView7]

What are you going to use for the roof? Same metal sheets? or clear plastic? It can get very dark with an all-metal roof. Maybe a mix of metal and plastic?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great question. To hold up over the years I figured I"ll use the same steel roofing

[@matsgpersson2397]

Why are you building the roof from left to right? You are left-handed but can nail with both hands. If you start from the right and go to the left, it will probably be easier for you to nail.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I like to work off the left side of my body when putting up rafters so I worked from left to right when facing the big beam

[@graysrusticcreations6959]

Hey Sandy, Great work as usual. One question for ya. Have you found any down sides to using the deck blocks vs pouring a post pad? I'm currently in the planning stages of my mill shed and using those would save some time and money. Located in eastern WA so not crazy snow loads and somewhat isolated from the wind. Keep up the great work. Thanks

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching and I appreciate the support here on the channel. On the sandy soil I have in this red pine forest I find that the soil drains enough for the blocks not to move due to frost. I'm sure they move slightly but not enough for me to notice. I've had my tiny house on concrete blocks for several years now without an issue but I"m thinking time will tell how the concrete blocks works for my new sawmill build. The old sawmill concrete blocks haven't budged at all

[@graysrusticcreations6959]

@@sawingwithsandy thanks allot for the reply. I think I'll give them a shot.

[@Shark-qd1pz]

What do you use to keep Bugs out of your Stickered stacked wood?

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great question. I find that once the log is cut and stacked as lumber I don’t get any bugs in the lumber

[@Shark-qd1pz]

@@sawingwithsandy I’ve had my mill for a year now, it’s exciting for me to see the first cut of grain. I cleared a spot for a new Garage, the 40 trees taken down were Red & White Oak, Hickory, and Poplar. Most over 16” diameter 60+ feet tall. I’m blessed. Thanks for your hard work and info!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Sounds like a great spot!

[@BissellMapleFarm]

I can't tell if you are a lefty or a righty. I have seen you write lefty but do a lot of things righty, too. Are you ambidextrous?

[@sawingwithsandy]

I’m a lefty for everything except a few things which I can do with both hands like hammering nails

[@BissellMapleFarm]

@@sawingwithsandy the hand bombing is what had me wondering....

[@donwimberley4772]

Wheres your file ???

[@sawingwithsandy]

Back in the toolbox somewhere likely

[@timnash6870]

TIM from Canada. have you thought about investing in a set of. M 18. or M 20. Power tools. maybe Milwaukee. Dewalt. Bosch. these tools will give you the battery power you need and the flexibility of changing different tools as you need them.. if you invest in one platform. you can set aside a little bit of money every month and just buy one tool at a time. wait until they go on sale at Home Depot.

[@atv55803]

DULL AF SAW MAN

[@sawingwithsandy]

May appear that way but it was actually decent here

[@jasonborn2598]

That is one dull chainsaw. Looks like is burning as it's cutting on video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I can understand why it appears that way but it’s actually because I’m holding the saw back a lot and cutting with the grain is slow going compared to against the grain as is the case when cutting firewood

[@DisabilityPCTech]

Me thinks you need to wear your Racoon hat while doing 100% chainsaw carpentry . . .🪚 🪚

[@sawingwithsandy]

I may have to give up the circular saw all together haha

[@chuckiebrown1494]

It's a beautiful thing 😊

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey…,it’s a beautiful thing!

[@lumberjill6598]

Fantastic! You made great progress and can't wait to see the rest of the build! My HM130MAX has opened up the possibilities in my world. Just cut a couple slabs for short side racks for stepdads flat bed, in the middle of building a greenhouse, got a small equipment shack in the works this summer, traded with my neighbor...he gave me 40 small fir trees for my fence and I slabbed out a couple of pine logs for him. I'm am just tickled every time I fire up "Milly" and think I'm a pretty lucky woman! Thank you for all the time you put into these videos, think we all benefit from them! Take care man! 👋👍✌🌈 😁

[@sawingwithsandy]

Gotta love getting the free trees! Will surely help get that shed built in no time

[@fosterchild420420]

Only problem I see with your shed is that I don't have one just like it. Yet....keep up the good work!

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha with time you could have one there

[@stuartrinker]

I thought I saw the forks flipped over. What a great idea. Cuddos to the person that came up with that idea.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah I did end up flipping those forks over near the end just for that little bit of extra lift. Worked great!

[@DarrenMalin]

Thank you Sir, I learned a lot about building with wood from this vid :)

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Dang Sandy! I just realized you are ambidextrous! Pretty cool!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks! Yeah swinging a hammer with both hands was out of necessity way back when

[@scotpettengill7801]

Hi Sandy, I've been working on my HM 130 Max recently cutting some nice white pine trees for a similar barn style shed that your working on. The dimensions of my barn are 24 x 36 frame using 6x6 beams totaling 21 uprights and cross beams. Then 54 - 2x8x12 rafters . I'm using 2x6x12 interior and exterior boards to make 3 stalls for parking of boats, truck, and storage. The roof pitch beams are 10' 9' 8' with all 1x6 boards for the roof instead of plywood, that is crazy price right now, I'm sure you are aware. All 3 sides will be 1x10 boards. After watching your latest videos, you have given me good ideas and helpful tips for doing my cutting, thanks for that. I've been retired for several years now after 5 lumbar spine fusions and a hip replacement, and survived a widow maker heart attack. My goal now is to finish this barn project and then just sit back and watch all your videos. I've built 2 other larger barns, so I'm really looking forward to completing my goals. Thanks Again for all you do, Scot from Hollis NH USA

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hi Scot. Sounds like a great project you've go ton the go. I'm sure you'll get it finished off before long! Thanks again for tuning in and supporting the channel

[@richardclifton4120]

Now that you are changing the structure you realize you will have to rename it, don't you? Hillbilly Hideout ???

[@sawingwithsandy]

haha I"m not sure what I'll name this one. Going to be a good one though

[@mikezettek2304]

Impressive - very productive day and great camera angle to show us what you are doing. Not sure how you stand wearing that red and black ‘woodsman’s dinner jacket’ on a summer day. If only you had a husqvarna battery powered chainsaw for that work. And as others have commented, have a couple of bar clamps on hand to hold the rafters together when cutting the bird mouths. We’ll done, Sandy.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Mike! I’m happy with the progress so far

[@Jimmyfisher121]

Now That was some good old fashion head scratching Sandy, followed by some lets get it done chainsaw carpentry. I can only say I really enjoyed watching you work the wood, measure twice cut once, and let her rip, was the chainsaw blades a bit dull or was it my imagination Sandy, thanks for bringing us along on your journey.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Jim! Yeah was a good feeling getting everything into place. Think the saw was decently sharp but some of the issue was I was holding the saw back a fair bit to keep it on track. Probably a touch up with the file would help though

[@kensebring3683]

If you would put an ICB cage strapped down to your forks then strap the timber on top you could have set that right up on top without climbing that ladder just thinking in the future be safe then like your channel been watching it forever please be safe out there I'm used to working alone myself and you have to double think every move I have a woodland Mills 130 Max permanent with two extra extensions in Massachusetts I know the bugs are always a challenge and a fight to beat them to the best lumber okay just my two cents Hope it helps

[@sawingwithsandy]

I keep forgetting about the IBC cages. I"ll have to keep that in mind. Thanks for sharing Ken.