An Absolute Monster on the Mill (Terrible Ending)

[@falllineridge]

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[@jasonwilber673]

Great video regardless of your expected outcome! Educated so many of us! That's your legacy! And I thank you!!!!!

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

One of the many reasons I enjoy your channel so much and have been a subscriber for years is that you are not afraid to show everything, even the stuff that doesn't work out. Makes an amateur like me reassured that this stuff does happen to everyone! Can't wait to see what becomes of the other side of the log! Good luck! 👍🙏

[@kenthuntsingersr7501]

o hell no ! Left us hanging , you know everyone wants to see what was in the ole pine that deep . Now you have to go out to the log pile and dig it out for show and tell. I once hit a chain that was on a railroad spike at least 80 years deep in an oak tree. still have that on display.

[@falllineridge]

Ha! I was content with just moving on. It's crazy the stuff the ends up in trees.

[@davidhuston6677]

I split an ash tree for fire wood many years ago and found an 8 inch length 0f 1/2 inch chain and a brass water hose nozzle .

[@DDL2728]

Mr. Huntsinger, your comment is hilarious!!!😄😄

[@woodlandharvesthoneycompanyllc]

Thanks for the videos. I have a mill and when I am not sawing I like watching your videos. They are always good, interesting, and honest. Sorry about your blade. With as many as there were and as far along the log that they went I would guess that they were climbing spikes or screw in steps for climbing up to a deer stand. If so they should have been removed by the hunter when he was finished using the tree.

[@167curly]

Guess that vertical burn was an ancient lightning strike which did not kill the tree? Love your ingenious log-turning technique!

[@menace2584]

You just cannot leave us hanging! What was it that you hit that deep into the log?

[@pieluvr7362]

Now what he just did😳

[@teddie_schaefer1963]

^^^^^^What they said!

[@leepatterson4435]

Thanks for the video, I enjoy watching the mill and learning as you work through problems...hey that's reality...sometimes you find metal in those logs and it stinks because you know you just toasted a blade. I'm running a small mill and have learned a lot by watching you. Keep it up!

[@justusbar7597]

I saw a test with carbide teeth saw blades in another channel that went trough a ton of nails without an issue. I’d give those a shot before wasting the log. I’d love to see what stopped the blade tough! Greetings from Germany

[@mikeprichard7933]

I have used chainsaw chains with carbide teeth and they are incredibly expensive and if you hit like small bolts it wont dull the blade, it will sheer off the teeth. Also they still get dull after awhile and are difficult to sharpen

[@justusbar7597]

@@mikeprichard7933 Thank you for your first hand experience. Have you also tried diamond coated blades? I still think there has to be a method to avoid damaging the blade every time you hit a nail.

[@thekiltedsawyer]

Loved how you use your tools, orange 🍊ones! Great video, safe sawing brother!🌲👷‍♂️👍👍

[@craigsudman4556]

Valliant attempt Wes, it's really a shame to have to burn that wood, however the secret of success is knowing when to quit when you are ahead. Great video, thumbs up.

[@allenhenry1113]

Great idea on how you turned that log! I was wondering how you was going to.

[@MrFHLH]

What an impressive log and I like the way you used the muscle of the tractor to turn it, as always necessity is the mother of invention, what a pity those nails went and spoilt it, would have yielded some lovely timber.

[@KRanch-mc6jk]

I was sawing some big red cedar a few years back that were about 28 inches, the closer I got to the center I kept breaking blades. The tree had been used for target practice over years. It was full of rifle bullets.!! Cost me three blades, but made some beautiful boards!

[@falllineridge]

Crazy!

[@bwillan]

I've seen other saw milling channels roll big logs with their tractor by using a tow strap wrapped around the log. Seems quite effective at doing. However your method of using your grapple to push on the cant hook did get the job done.

[@michelle813]

We will all be milling logs if the lumber hikes don't come down soon.

[@taggerinc2652]

A suggestion for getting the blade unstuck if something like this occurs again. Cut the top board behind the blade and use the wedge to open the cut so that you can free the blade. Once the blade is free you should be able to remove the wedge and back the blade out.

[@mikepetipas5502]

If you add wedges to your curf when you jam up should just be able to back out with band blade attached.

[@tlroughsawn2184]

What size cant hook is that big one you have? I have a few logrite 78" cant hooks and they work mint for big logs.

[@DDL2728]

3:40 BRILLIANT 👏⭐ Wait, what did you hit with the blade? Somebody had fun using that tree for nailing practice, right??!!🥴 Ahahahaha, I'm seeing in the comments that everybody else wants to know, too!! 😄

[@dave-in-nj9393]

need to show what you hit that deep.

[@ooglepeepers]

Been there, done that. I once ran into a mule shoe in the center of a 36 inch diameter post oak log with my Woodmizer LT27. I wonder how many years it took for the tree to grow around that?

[@falllineridge]

Crazy the stuff that gets lodged...or placed...into trees. I'd love to know the age of the metal as well.

[@cevans0974]

The cant hook you have is it steel or aluminum? and what length is it?

[@randallcaudill9877]

The guy trying to saw the large pine log must be a green horn at sawing logs. He may want to get a metal detector so he can scan. The but cut of all logs. I am 82 years and have worked around Mills for the last 70 years. I recently bought a Hudson band milk. I am excited to get it set up and working. Hope this information helps

[@mandmmilling3716]

Instead of using the Peevey, wrap a chain around the log and lift with your bucket. As the tractor booms up, the chain will unwind and spin the log into backrests. Its probably safer doing it with the chain.

[@garyhunter6030]

You might want to get a small metal detector to run up and down your log before sawing to see if there is any metal buried in the log.

[@paulstan9828]

That’s to bad. I was frustrated and I wasn’t there trying to fix it. Hope the blade can be sharpened. Did you find out what actually stopped the blade?

[@falllineridge]

I sure didn't. I was ready to move on from that log.

[@paulstan9828]

@@falllineridge 😁 I don’t blame you.

[@brucewelty7684]

@@falllineridge Yeah but we wanted to know! Hate to seee you damage your equipment though.

[@robertmiller5258]

Surely there must be a non-invasive method (magnetic) of checking logs gif nails before cutting them?

[@royramey5659]

You leave blade on mill , put wedge in the end where you started cut and back mill out with mill off, sometimes you have to wedge it pretty high. Done it many times and it's easy.

[@DaCheat100]

This might be a stupid suggestion, but would a metal detector be of any use in future to determine if a log has nails in it before cutting?

[@falllineridge]

Yes, they are useful for finding metal that is shallow. Once the metal gets a few inches deep, they don't work as well.

[@DaCheat100]

@@falllineridge ah yes of course, that makes sense. Thanks for taking the time to reply, and here’s hoping you don’t run into too many more of these cases. I was looking forward to seeing the results from this monster, such a shame. Cheers from Australia.

[@SuperQuickfix1]

We've all been there, joys of milling. So glad for the hydraulics on the lt40.

[@yeagerxp]

Nicely done 👍👍👍Thanks for sharing WHAT DID YOU HIT?????? 😣😣😣🤣🤣🤣😥😥😥

[@seanparchim9165]

Good thing you have all those sharpened blades from your last tutorial video on blade sharpening,and yes I winced on the nail strikes

[@timberdoodles4647]

I save my oldest nasty band for such logs, finish that cut and at leas use that chunk of wood as a work bench or something. Don't give up on it be creative. A bench seat even.

[@walterhiegel3020]

The best part was rolling the log. HOw ingenious. I wouldnt have thought of that! It didnt appear that the wood was in good condition anyway.

[@scorpio2686]

How long until the cut wood is ready to be used for house projects and others.??

[@falllineridge]

Depends if it's outdoor or indoor. Indoor should be dried for a while. Outside construction you could nail it up as is if you don't mind a little shrinkage.

[@1herbert100]

That was an interesting video. I like how you used the tractor to turn that log, that was good thinking. I did wanna know what stoped the blade though. Stay safe and God bless.

[@justintime2277]

👍 From Cadillac Michigan bummer!!

[@paulbombardier8722]

So sorry to see such a disaster out of such a nice big log log. I’m sure there are a number of really good 2x4’s hiding in there somewhere. But, as you said,who knows how many other things are just waiting to ruin more blades.

[@ericastier1646]

seeing you using the chainsaw near the loose stuck band saw blade made me think of the flying guillotine movie. A fast spinning band saw beheading people. You looked just like the beginning of a horror movie. You may have a knack to do something dangerous in unusual situations.

[@joehaverlock5385]

Hi there, I am enjoying watching your videos on saw mill operation, thank you. I have a couple of questions/ observations for you too consider. Can logs be loaded on the same side of the mill that the operators station is located on? I assume that, if not, it's because of the location of the "lock down" posts. If l'm right, can they easily be reversed or modified The reason that I ask. I am interested in buying a saw mill, but before I do I'm trying too understand the processes involved. As such, have you ever considered flipping, end for end, the saw mill within your shed? Your current layout appears to be constantly placing / keeping you on the wrong side of the bed and away from the action. I can think of numerous ways that moving you away from the wall would be both safer and more efficient. The big obstacle would be if you can not swap the side that you load logs on. If for some reason you can't.....well.... never mind. IMHO the real flaw is in the design of so many mills, the operator's station is placed on the wrong side of the machines for efficient one person operation, it may be some OSHA thing. Absent that, I think you should consider a flip. What do you think?

[@falllineridge]

I'm sure these things could be set up in just about any configuration imaginable. I'm pretty much used to it at this point, seems to work well.

[@joehaverlock5385]

Fall Line Ridge thank you for the reply and keep up your good work.

[@jacobybailey177]

Mind if I ask whereabouts your located?

[@christopherbooth9077]

I've known for a long time that there are places in the world where wood can easily be discarded because it's so plentiful and other places where it's so rare that the attitude to wasting it is very, very different. I cannot believe in this day and age that there's no relatively easy way to overcome the nail problem and save 99% of that wood. I can understand you were out there in the wood without the necessary technology and would need to get the trunk off the wood mizer and get another one on it to have a productive day, but to just throw it away to me seems an incredible waste. More than commentaries about liking to see what metal object was in the trunk that deep, it might be more useful if people who know work-arounds for this type of problem post their solutions here. Thanks for the video - I love the generosity of people who make and offer these instructive videos.

[@judd_s5643]

I suspect if you were to send him a box of blades he’d salvage what he could

[@GINGERGARY1]

Your videos good showing both the good and bad logs

[@joeharwell54]

I've watched several sawmill videos and often wondered if there were logs you should just give up on. Good call.

[@maplebones]

What kind of pine is that ?

[@davidstrange7051]

You do a great job, always enjoy your videos. I notice you saw a lot of pine, what do you put in or use for lubrication water to keep pitch from building up on the blade and other saw parts?

[@falllineridge]

I've used dish detergent in the past. Some folks use diesel.

[@gritz1701]

What do you lube your blade with?

[@gurvinderkau1e5w18]

Kuboto turning that log was awesome. So many nails 😱😱Tell us wat did u hit??

[@roberthoyle6442]

I was really puzzled when you went to the burn pile after just 2 cuts then .. 💡. Great idea.

[@jimmowers7675]

That’s a shame, looked like it was going to be great for lumber. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@kennethgibbons2487]

Very smart way of turning that very heavy large log!

[@chuckiebrown1494]

Why'd you throw it out?

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Nice optional extra with the mechanical log turner😀

[@joshandgarrett]

You have a new subscriber. Really curious on the solar kiln. Besides the doors being a pain, did using green wood give any issues as far as drying time? Or otherwise?

[@falllineridge]

No, as far as construction went, there were not issues with using green wood. As far as drying, the green pine dried nicely in about 30 days (1 inch material). Really appreciate you subscribing.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

That la756 will roll and flip that log fine. Might not load it but it will flip it on the deck. I bought a m5140 back in 09’ has a la1153 on it. And that loader is stought i think 2600# lift. Ouch, take that log to the scrap yard and sell it for metal scrap 🤣

[@subjectofgov]

Looks like someone had nailed boards to the tree for a ladder.

[@joshhickman416]

You know we all wanna know what it was that you hit that stopped the mill. Maybe dig log out and do a quick show and tell if you find time. As always love the videos.

[@eksorteksort]

Good job, I like your video👍👍👍

[@jameszimpfer2174]

I was just watching you mill this massive pine log. I also have a mill without hydraulic log turning abilities. But with a chain or rope wound around the log and hooked to the tractor bucket/grapple I can easily roll the biggest logs. Give it a try.

[@falllineridge]

Thanks! I've seen several comment this.

[@kmarch6630]

Wait, what did you hit??

[@jamesdeery5377]

Now you have everybody's curiosity aroused, you will have to show us what caused all the trouble.

[@texasboy2005]

I wonder why he doesn't use any bi-metal blades? I've seen them used successfully in other youtube sawmill videos.

[@timberdoodles4647]

I always saw from the big end because of the clearance issues that expose themselves at the start not at the end where things get bunged up and as proof this works you had no problems. I really don't understand the why in why others say start at the small end.

[@David-fv7zg]

8:28 I feel your pain, have been there a few times myself. I would have had to turn the camera off it were me, or this video would be PG 13. LOL.

[@genecarr4568]

Well, that was a neat trick using the tractor to raise your poles. Check our Mike Morgan on Outdoors with the Morgans. He uses a 6-10 foot lifting sling with a chocker hitch placed on the far side of the with the lead end strung under the log and looped onto a tooth of the grapple. When the loader is lifted it tries to raise and roll the log. I will try to find a link the video.

[@Jayf1981]

Will a metal detector help prevent these kinds of disappointments?

[@ronthacker211]

Hey? What did you hit???

[@freespirit9981]

Yeah if I hit hardware with my band mill that log gets pitched for firewood. Those bands cost way to much to be thinking you can making a 2nd cut and not hit anything.

[@jarheade3823]

Dammmm Where do you live that So many trees have metal in them,... It's a pain in the ass changing blades. Sure are Lots of nail strikes in them logs out your way. Time to buy a metal detector

[@timothychristian9140]

I guess that’s one way to put a hydraulic long turner on the lt15 lol.

[@falllineridge]

Works pretty good!

[@DBOWDEN56]

One time I cut down a huge hickory for firewood. Was splitting it and out pops a horse shoe. Glad I didn't hit it with the saw !!

[@allanpeters4403]

Old deer stand nails???

[@ericastier1646]

it looked dangerous when you used the chainsaw into the wood near the band saw blade. All kind of horror movie scenarios from that.

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

That would make a nice mantle for a fireplace!

[@stuartlisamartin2575]

Getting a saw in the next few weeks , how often does that happen to you ?

[@falllineridge]

If it's trees that were in a yard, it's a lot. If it's not yard trees, it's rare.

[@andymanaus1077]

I thought you were going to put the tractor up on its front wheels at the end. That log must have been the upper limit of what the tractor would lift, even after you had made the first three cuts.

[@falllineridge]

The tractor did not like it one bit.

[@Sword-Shield]

Somedays your the 🐛 bug...somedays your the windshield. Gotta be able to take the good with the bad. That's life....it ain't all peaches and cream all the time, however, everyday is a good day...as long as you get to 👀 see it. 👍🎯💯🇺🇸

[@rickeyburke2596]

Smart thinking turning that log

[@garybessey2184]

Pretty deft grapple/cant hook handling, Wes... Might I suggest that using a chain/strap rigging to roll the logs with the tractor grapple/loader bucket would be an easier (not to even mention safer) methods for handling just about ANY log that's even a little bit difficult to handle ? If you ever watch the Josaljo Won channel, you'll see that he uses his loader that way any time he has a problem using his cant hook... Safety will always outweigh clever handling, not to mention not risking breaking your cant hook handle if something slips...There's a tremendous amount of hydraulic power in the grapple's action and it's better to use a fail-safe method with it if you can... All that said, that was an impressive log roll, what with a shakey looking setup... All discouraging things said, I think that after I got back to work, my curiosity would have gotten the better of me and I would have gone back and dug out whatever was causing the problem, maybe making a video dedicated to "What was THAT ! ? !" and forget about getting any lumber out of it... Regardless of anything else, as always on FLR, good, interesting content... So, ... Don't let the metal wear you down ! ! to paraphrase a file manufacturer's business motto... Keep on sawyering....

[@falllineridge]

Thanks, Gary! I've seen him roll logs like that. I tried it once without success. I clearly did it wrong. I'll have to learn how to do it because it seems to work well for him. Lots of others have commented about that method as well.

[@David-fv7zg]

3:41 Fantastic, why didn't I think of this!!!!

[@trampster7306]

Not a good log Wes. It always amazes me that folk think it is OK to put Nails & metalwork in Trees. Testing your Cant hook too trying to roll that trunk with the tractor! Onwards & upwards! Stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@VincesDIYs]

The good, bad, and ugly..... keep at it! :)

[@jefferyschirm4103]

Don't they make a medal - wood blade for ?? Logs ?

[@douglasbailey6834]

Why didn't you leave the blade running and just back it out instead of all the rigamarole you went through? Driving a wedge at the end would have made it easier to back out.

[@usapatriot4513]

Obviously young man this is probably a yard tree or a road side tree that had a lot of yard sale signs nailed to it and unfortunately your the lucky guy who finds out the hard way..lol Hey let us know what you hit at the end of your video. Thanks for sharing your videos and God bless

[@redmapleleaf4617]

Oh well. Good firewood?

[@falllineridge]

Bonfire wood.

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Thats always the risk with logs, you just never know what has had spikes, etc from old treestands , etc. Better luck on the next on.

[@saintaugustine1715]

I don't know how a Wood-Mizer mill would work but i had to back out with mine { a Wood Land } a few time and instead of taking the blade of my mill I used my wedges between my cut part and the log to create a space for the blade to slide right out by leaving it on the machine and then I use the chain saw to see what happen when you do that you remove the wedges as i back up

[@michaelc5369]

This video shows you need the LT 35 👍🏼

[@billmorris2613]

Good morning from SE Louisiana 17 Apr 21.

[@genestatler2514]

Dog-gone, what a big bad bummer!!!!

[@philstocks7859]

A good metal detector is a worthwhile investment. Yes they're expensive, but sure save you a lot of frustration and money in the long run. Cheap ones don't detect deep enough.

[@royramey5659]

Wood Mizer has a blade now that also cuts through nails and such.

[@chetthejet3896]

I like the way you misused that tool. sure is well made.

[@IronOakSawmill]

I know that sound all to well.

[@TheMonkdad]

I promise you that if I tried to roll a log like that I would have broken the cant hook, which in turn would have impaled my radiator, causing me to lose control of the tractor and drive over my mill creating an explosion that kills me and burns my forest and home to the ground. Yes I had a bad day yesterday involving a log splitter repair.

[@jimwilloughby]

Well, That's one way to turn a log.

[@billmorris2613]

Time for a metal detector? Like the comment below I think you need to let us know what stopped the sawing.

[@ericwinslow1913]

Metal detectors work great on logs that have potential metal in them.

[@brucewelty7684]

Not really deep metal