Chainsaw Milling Aspen Roof Sheathing (and Other Outdoor Chores.) #46

[@jjudy5869]

I think you are underestimating your audience, well, at least this member of your audience. I'm here to watch you and your building projects which includes the prep-work. Carry-on!

[@SemiRetiredBob]

Of all the tools you use that log lifter is probably the greatest back saver you have. Great videos!

[@vickistewart1924]

I enjoy your program si much😁

[@charlesrochon3836]

Love your videos! Learning a lot and has me planning what I can do at my own cabin. Keep on!

[@sandratweedale2579]

Could never tired of you with a chainsaw. You’re a master sawyer😜😉 Look forward to seeing you every time

[@billr4677]

Huge fan. And yes the therocell really works. No bigger mosquito then herein North easterly 🇨🇦

[@josephbreckenridge2966]

Watched this with pleasure. You are a very good film maker. Your editing is very good. I like the stuff you build too.

[@garymucher9590]

I like that little battery powdered blower. Very useful for exactly what you are using it for. Thumbs Up!

[@nathancook8305]

Watching you mill never gets old I really enjoy that part of the building process. Keep it up!

[@timothycluck678]

I really in joy watching you off grid tent and enjoy watching you do all that wood work I think it's so kool

[@crazgirl80]

I just started watching you recently , I enjoy the process .

[@LaurenInJersey]

I will watch you read the phone book because I know you'll inject humor into it. I'm a diehard supporter. As long as you have fun making things, I have fun watching.

[@patriciamoody3137]

Me too, Lauren.

[@LaurenInJersey]

@@patriciamoody3137 Big hugs Patricia 🤗🤗

[@DrGonzosCondiments]

any time at Ringworm is a good time. Thanks for having us all along for the adventure and looking forward to seeing these Aspen boards being used to close up your Crazy Legged Gazebo. All the best and just keep doing this voodoo that you do (so well). PS: Aspen Bark Luggage might be a profitable use of this tough material. The Upper Peninsula alligator population will thank you.

[@phuongconni2804]

Waiting for you to make a warm and safe new cabin, I always watch all your videos, tks!

[@Downeastwaves]

Very pretty inside. Will make a nice looking ceiling. Excellent! Thanks for sharing your week.

[@thomasjones3005]

cool table you be leaning on....😊

[@cherokeecountry]

Like your videos. From Texas here, so yes, your whining. Would love 80 degrees. But it's all relative. I'm milling 200 trees soon, waiting for weather to cool off. Learning a lot from you. Keep it up.

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Hope all is well…?

[@richardhhhh5537]

New to your vlogs . Enjoying your unique commentary. Keep it up

[@shapeshifter7753]

You could benefit from a pull behind log skidder. It keeps the one end of the log off the ground when dragging it around. It keeps the bark from filling with sand and dirt which is brutal on power saw chains. Even if you ran your winch line up n over your quad rack you may get enough lift to reduce dragging the log fully on the ground. I just enjoying sharing info like this. I hope it helps you have more fun😉

[@tcc187620]

VW Bug hood's work well for dragging logs out of the woods easily. ;)

[@heathboeddeker5401]

Log arch would be better it gets the whole log off the ground and can be pulled with a 4 wheeler

[@johnfahey7215]

Wood thrush-Thoreau - “Wherever he hears it, it is a new world and a free country, and the gates of heaven are not shut against him.”

[@susanj8158]

I think it’d be super cool if you drew a map of your property with all the structures on it. Then we could get a feel for the lay of the place. Anyways, i love your videos, as always!

[@tedhuffar4523]

Great idea!

[@RussSchoonmaker]

Or maybe he could make a diorama?🤔

[@jameshall3482]

Hang in there like a rusty fish hook! Winter is just around the corner!

[@dennisbracci9212]

love your videos!!! Milling never gets old

[@marylott3076]

I love your life! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@michygoss7148]

I have the same dilemma with aspen! We have so much of it here on our property in BC (Canada). I’m keen to see how this holds up as I might mill some up for roof boards too! I’ve milled some previously, and yes - warps and checks quickly. But if tacked down right away, it could work better. We can only hope! 🤞good luck!

[@lindapetersen1800]

Worm or Ryan you will a lot of boards on out of that log and the others It is nice to have you here on a Saturday Night!!!

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Thanks. Enjoy the sawmill work.

[@johngodwin7902]

Love the chainsaw milling

[@Againstthegrain8084]

I’ve been considering buying land in northern Wisconsin or the U.P. because it’s the closest real wilderness that I’d be interested in. I’m near Chicago. I’m starting to get serious about it. I’ll likely buy the land soon and then save money for a couple years and leave the rat race for a while. Essentially do what you’re doing. Any advice about how to find land that is suitable for that? I’d like year round access and at least one side bordering state or national forest.

[@benjaminmellon2609]

Hey Jake, do you have a schematic or the plans for your spike/winch/log end lifter? I’m interested in building one… Thanks!

[@jeffkatzer]

This is a friggin' blast!

[@chriswilson6421]

What do you consider a scorcher??? 95 degrees + in Tennessee. I do understand 90 in Tennessee is different than 90 in Northern Michigan. I was in Florida and the temp was upper 80's but heat index was 110...

[@GrowingLittleCountryhomestead]

Entertaining as all ways. Best start of my weekend, wake up to new ringworm

[@ryangrissom3532]

This is a question because I have no idea but would these aspens be better if you milled them as timbers like 6x6 or 8x8s or would they still Crack apart?

[@buildingstore8714]

Aww great skill

[@mskaline]

Regarding the knife with the orange handle on your side: I had one that was very similar or identical. It was left to me by my brother-in-law, and I am not sure where it is. I would like to replace it if I can't find it. Which brand and model is it?

[@richardhowe2370]

I see you skidding logs with the wheeler. I wonder how hard it would be to put a winch on the back? Cool videos! Thanx.

[@darthgbc363]

2:35 Build yourself a canopy for the ATV. Maybe a 4 post. Each screwed right to the fender. Perfectly good reason to use a fender washer.

[@FritchFritch]

Ha!

[@FunfindersX]

Your videos are so motivating. Cheers

[@thomaslindgren4602]

Another great video. Easy to see why you have an issue with HEAT, You used to be in San Diego. Heck, if it gets over 82 here it’s hot. I have to admit that living in the woods with a chainsaw and a quad does have it’s appeal. It is funny today, I watching you video and the neighbors are running a chainsaw, yes, I live in an area that you have about twenty feet between houses but a chainsaw comes in handy. Looking forward to the roofing and screening. Thanks for sharing!

[@kameljoe21]

I wonder if you would have more fun with a 4 or 6 inch lucas swing blade sawmill. The aspen might even do better if cut smaller and stacked. I have cut cottonwood many times before and it does tend to split/crack if not stacked with airflow boards and dried enough before use. Either way a swing blade mill just cuts dimensional lumber and also has an option for a slabbing mill as well.

[@justinrobertson1590]

What’s the knife on your hip?

[@scorpiofl1]

Hard work,but fun. I like that!

[@chadgroenhout5486]

Hi, what log roller are you using?

[@mikewazny965]

I'm looking for a log jack. The crank jack that you use is perfect. Where did you get it? Thanks for any info

[@Downeastwaves]

You ok? It's Saturday and I don't see a video. Hoping all is well with you.

[@johnhighstreet5199]

Yeah, still pretty interesting...

[@thomasjones3005]

"RINGWORM" the new Disney Land for guys..

[@shapeshifter7753]

Not to say what your doing isn’t fun. Love the log lifter! Gonna make one for myself but I think I’ll only have just enough strap wrapped around the drum as I’m going to use...4’ should do it. I figure the extra strap length only reduces🤷‍♂️the gear reduction on it. Seems to me it would be easier to wind up with only 4’ of strap. I hope I explained this well. I’d enjoy seeing you try that. Lol only if you feel compelled 😃

[@Thesaltyseafish]

supposedly around 3" thick poplar doesn't warp as much? maybe it was all green when built too? seems to be better siding nailed green. tons of old barns built in the US that're 100+ years old with thick poplar beams. Might want to regrease your drill

[@randyjoerussell6326]

Take the time to do what you need to do.we are here and you need to mount your winch on the back if possible along with one on front.both can help in alot of ways.

[@FairlyOldGit]

From the UK : Are your short Aspen off-cuts worth splitting for firewood? p.s. I'm a complete newbie when it comes to forestry knowledge!

[@1Manchesterman1]

Hey! It's 8/15/2021! A week after your last video and you haven't posted,,, Wha-tis-going on? Did you drop a tree on yourself? You need to at least check in to let us know you are still healthy

[@bdbdwd]

What chainsaws are you running ?

[@1Manchesterman1]

You certainly have enough cedar there, have you considered getting a Froe and hand splitting up some cedar shakes for roofing?

[@shapeshifter7753]

Great minds my friend 👍

[@racingdesire]

are you alive?? no video this week! we're worried

[@Downeastwaves]

Yep, just came to check in on him.

[@tcc187620]

Feel up to a small challenge ? Try sawmill cutting planks for Shingling with one side 1" and the other side 2". It just makes for lllooonnnggg shingles. Thought I'd mention it is all.

[@thomaswilson7538]

This is the first time I have seen you wear leg protection? While on the decking, 15ft off the ground, I could have sworn you didn't wear them at that time? And it scared me so bad, too.

[@andrewbaird4113]

Love the videos!

[@Ludifant]

This might be handy for you too: I had this idea to use the lid of a mobile fridge, you know the ones, with the lid that either cools and warms (peltier element, thermo electric cooling) and put it on a very small space to sleep in (box bed). If you put such a lid into a tent-wall, you might have airco running at a very small wattage, mine is rated AAA as a fridge, but runs for hours on a single battery (it draws 9watt, haha). It could run indefinitely with a very small solar panel. (44x35cm).. Not a very effective cooling unit, I know, but still if your space is small enough..it might knock of a few degrees.. it´s basically what is in your car., but your car has better insulation. Anyway I am gonna try it with the very insulated box bed I am building("bedstee" in Dutch) to save some electricity and gas on heating during coming winter and cooling next summer.. Because gas prices are spiking in Europe. Already at three times normal rate and not expected to stop rising any time soon.

[@danl455]

finally the real content!

[@letthechipsfly7620]

Quaking Aspenmust be milled immediately after harvest and makes great wood for many projects but any time span it's left bark on and horizontal in a splash path will doom it to powder status quickly. BTW, the bark peels easier than a banana when its a fresh fall...none easier.

[@dereksimmons5877]

As for your temperature gripe -- it all comes down to personal preference. I would rather wear what you had on chainsawing in 100 degree heat, than be in a tent in the winter with as many clothes as I wanted. But I just don't get hot; and get cold when its below 70.

[@alexkasacous]

You need a rear mounted winch - you're spending 1/2 your time in reverse gear. Your week looks like a well spent bit of time that future you will reap all the rewards.

[@robertlemoine3500]

Thankyou

[@chrishorton1631]

you asked earlier what to do with your rounds... shingles!! wouldn't need all the caulking paste

[@robertdillon9989]

I like you’re going to actually take the time to sit on the porch?

[@jor753]

A longer view? See, now you have me worried...lol

[@carltonolson2547]

Use a roller and coat all of your outside wood projects with used motor oil you’ll never use paint stain or sealant again.

[@leisureshoot]

agreed!

[@MrZippitydo]

Aspen has to be cut with the grain the correct wayor won’t work for anything look at the grain At the end and try cutting it flat sawn. If you got a Menards near you they sell aspen in the special woods have a look at how that woods is cut with grain . Best of luck with it

[@thomasmckay9878]

Make ringworm cheese...

[@Downeastwaves]

Ryan! Ryan where are you? You passes 20k subs. Hoping you are just busy...

[@cmrpeach3470]

There are so many Freedom loving people...AKA "influencers" who are ignoring the elephant in the room. I understand that some channels will reason; "that's not my deal". Plenty of others who get into that realm... We ALL have skin in this game. We can't just go hide in the woods. Sorry. I just can't keep my mouth shut anymore.

[@richardfitzner9959]

Temporarly forever

[@raymondsmith4808]

Love the video, fun and informative. I detest the changing from small screen to large screen and back muting the audio when it does. Do not mind the commercials but hate the other.

[@rossclark9155]

I'm concerned that he got covid after having all those people out there around him a couple of weeks ago.

[@MrZippitydo]

Sorry not flat sawn

[@secretlake5528]

Hey buddy do you want me to bring my bulldozer by and I can make some roads and then you can buy a truck and drive it to your cabin Dude you pull logs from the back of the quad, and just sit side-saddle instead of getting on and off on and off all day long to waste of energy And you can buy a cheap engine hoist crane on wheels, lit the wood to waist height and cut standing

[@cliffscott2816]

moving your logs around in a tee shirt complaining about the heat, before you know it, you are in a long sleeve shirt. you must have Texas weather there, if you don't like it, wait a few minutes...

[@Rayvan43]

I bet when you were a kid your mom told you to be careful when next to the stove and you just kept getting closer and closer until you got burned. Kinda like cutting those aspens you just cant help yourself. Pfft!