How We Use Poly Strapping At The Sawmill

Here I go over the process we use for stacking, stickering, and strapping lumber with poly strapping to secure stacks of lumber for delivery and prior to going into the kiln for drying.
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[@BB-lx7os]

This was exactly what I was hoping to find. I'm just starting my wood milling experience and appreciate learning from those of you who are willing to share. Thumbs up. Thank you.

[@practicallyIndependent]

Thank you. Always happy to share as much as I can. We have a lot more to share coming up.

[@TheGuinever]

This video just brought back memories (the sound of the ratchet) of working at the building supply place years ago AND it answered my question about whether poly would work (we used metal) for lumber. Thank you.

[@practicallyIndependent]

Same here. I worked at a production sawmill stacking lumber and we also used the metal strapping. They can be more dangerous. The poly strapping works great. Thanks for watching and following our channel.

[@mikeb2430]

I work at Lowe's and no one knows how to use these, so I have found your video, now I will make everyone else feel like an idiot!! Hahaha thanks!!!

[@tomsommer54]

This is the best demo of the kit. Very clear. Thank you.

[@practicallyIndependent]

I'm glad it helped. It's a very handy setup.

[@tomsommer54]

@@practicallyIndependent I got the kit from uline. Thanks to your video I’ve been strapping up my cedar waste bundles to sell for firewood. So thanks again.

[@patrickstar1439]

Thanks for the demo I started a new job,and was unsure of the instructions I got from another employee on how to strap.

[@theonestopshop1501]

I have no reason to have one of these, but for some reason you’ve made me want one. Lol. Nice work 👍🏻

[@practicallyIndependent]

They are very handy for strapping stuff up and they are pretty inexpensive. I have used it for other things. Its definitely handy to have around.

[@JDGTubed]

Just thinking about buying a strapping system, thanks Dillon. Very helpful. You could use some corners on there though to protect your product edges and so your customers don’t have to thickness extra off their boards to get rid of the dent from the strapping.

[@practicallyIndependent]

You are right. I actually bought a box of plastic corners and totally forgot I had them. You comment actually just reminded me that I have them, lol. Thank you 👍. I'll need to pull those out and use them.

[@goodingwashington6099]

Thanks for sharing I was wondering if I can strap six 16"x16"x40" hay Bales into a single big bale so that I can stack them better in barn.... Your video is very helpful

[@thelogfather5002]

I’m going to order this tool for the lumber I sell from my mill! Thanks for sharing!

[@practicallyIndependent]

Its been very helpful for securing and organizing lumber and slabs. Glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

[@shaky0303]

Really great video. Would you do this for air drying lumber too? Also what do you do after the lumber has dried for tightening up the straps? The lumber would shrink but maybe the straps are tight enough to begin with that they wouldn't be loose after.

[@practicallyIndependent]

We strap lumber as soon as well mill it. Since this video we have really increased our production. Even built another kiln. The straps eventually loosen, but the biggest benefit of the straps initially it helps keep the pile steady while we move it around. Thanks for watching. More big updates coming soon. It's been too long since we did a video

[@IJustStep]

@@practicallyIndependentwould it be possible to leave the strap sticking out and manually cut it long enough to be able to tighten it back up after any shrinkage? I have the same system but got metal crimps instead of the buckles. If you can tighten it up later I’d definitely make the switch

[@practicallyIndependent]

You could definitely tighten it up later if you leave enough slack. That wouldn't be a bad idea

[@IJustStep]

@@practicallyIndependent awesome, thanks for the video an reply. Happy milling

[@georgemcgovern7385]

What strapping and buckles are you using off of Amazon?

[@practicallyIndependent]

The company is called Strap pac. Works great

[@attilabori4734]

Hi mate... nice and clear (a bit dusty lol) video.. You got loads of timber I got a loads of question...: -is it usable for the same size but metal banding? -are the buckles reusable (after use), dunno how it locks -can you re-tighten if timber srunk ? Have la ook around veg markets because certain paletts have got very strong plastic corner pieces say 5x5x200 (cm) for free. At work we get rid of dozens of them... Cheers and subbed. AB (UK)

[@practicallyIndependent]

You can only use these buckles for poly banding. The buckles are reusable and it can be retightened when the wood shrinks

[@attilabori4734]

@@practicallyIndependent appreciate yr kind answers Cheers👍

[@Chris-qf9qm]

Does this help eliminate warping/cupping during drying?

[@practicallyIndependent]

Yes, it helps quite a bit. We have noticed our boards come out much straighter.

[@therxckstar]

2 days of searching for an easier way😭🔥🔥 the guy at work used 2 wood pieces under it to hook strap under but another guy told me he doesn't use 2 wood pieces, he just straps it up like you did. I'll do it this way bcuz the first way is complicated & annoying

[@woodsignsbydesign5598]

What's the link or name of the buckling strap system?

[@practicallyIndependent]

No problem. I bought them on Amazon. I still use this setup today and love it. . Tensioner - amzn.to/3TYvZR2 Strapping - amzn.to/3SXKQdb Strapping Cart amzn.to/3SVUPzM Buckles amzn.to/3sNjf3M

[@ThrivingCountry]

Two comments. I can see the strap material slipping back in the buckle just before you cut it. I wonder if a different type of strapping, like woven, or a coated buckle would allow for more tension without slippage. Also, can you retighten these as the wood shrinks? Maybe leave more strap on the tool side without cutting it short?

[@practicallyIndependent]

The slippage is because I tighten it Beyond its capability and then I let it slip back to its maximum strength on its own. It's still very tight so much that it actually cuts into the wood sometimes. And sometimes I do leave some slack if I decide I'm going to want to tighten it later. Thank you for the questions and comments. I hope my answers and video help you in some way

[@ThrivingCountry]

@@practicallyIndependent they did. Thanks for the quick response.

[@Alf270]

i have the old school one that uses metal banding but that banding is getting rare and expensive ...cheers

[@practicallyIndependent]

I used to use those when I worked at a sawmill 25 years ago. Scary when they snap, lol.

[@wauhawk]

When I worked in shipping we used the same tools but different clips and would have worked with both the plastic or the metal. But we used single use crimp on clamps.

[@dbplumbing1403]

Which kind of strapping are you using?

[@practicallyIndependent]

It's called Stap Pac. We got it on Amazon

[@wauhawk]

I would suggest some sort of bin or container for the clips as I just don't trust bags not to rip.

[@practicallyIndependent]

Yeah, that's exactly what happened. It eventually ripped and they fell out. Now I keep them in a coffee can.

[@wauhawk]

@@practicallyIndependent It's all fun and games till dad steps on the strapping clips barefoot! Then heads will roll! lol

[@wauhawk]

If you back up and stop hard Newton's laws of motion take care of the rest!

[@practicallyIndependent]

lmao, yep!