Stupid or Genius? Sawing Two Logs at Once!

Sawing two logs at once on a Wood Mizer sawmill.
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[@falllineridge]

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[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

That was really cool, Wes! I know some people are interested in speed, but when it comes to that kind of work, slower is better for me! I just enjoy it so much! 👍👏

[@doylefrost4314]

The quality you usually show was not there with this "double log" saw trial. Normally, your wood comes out great, even though many times "green," but still very good. Thank you for your dedication to this field of work, still very needed.

[@trampster7306]

Very interesting video Wes. I'd be inclined to say you're better off doing them one at a time. Easier to get the best out of each log. Stay safe & well. 👍👍

[@iain1969]

My thoughts while watching were that the time saved would be (at least partly) offset by the additional waste. I also noticed you leaning over the logs to position the far one which over time would be tough on your back. Great video as always. Thank you.

[@timothywewege6651]

These wood cutting videos are the best,this gentleman has the best cutting tool for the best lumber ever,i can sit and watch his videos all day long,just amazing

[@jimmowers7675]

There’s always pros and cons. You have to adjust your mindset and do what’s best for you and the condition you’re in at the time. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Fair enough to do a time trial. Interesting, and interesting to watch, too! I suppose if you do them paired, it might get through your pile, a bit more quickly. By the end of it, you'll know, for sure, your preference. Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@usapatriot4513]

Well young man I think mostly it is a personal preference depending on what your intent for the lumber is for. It maybe a bit faster but it also will probably cause more maintenance on your mill in the long run so to each his own. Thanks for sharing your videos and God Bless!

[@catgynt9148]

It’s a shame that you burn all your bark slabs. Here in NE Ohio some small mills sell bales of slabs for $20-50 per bale. Might just cover your fuel cost. Thanks for sharing this video. Stay safe out there and enjoy the spring season. Cheers

[@DDL2728]

Do you have multiple cameras, or do you actually stop & move one camera often?? I counted at least 52 camera moves in this video. You have got the patience of Job!!! Amazing - great job 👏 Thank you for your hard work - so enjoyable to watch!!

[@nealtubbs9608]

Interesting but I think I'll stick to one at a time. I'd be concerned that I couldn't clamp them as good and the blade snapping if one log moved.

[@SHfarms]

I do this on my Lt15 quite often. Especially handy cutting post. As far as cutting lumber ive found it easier to cut the logs into square cants first then go back and cut multiple cants at once. Have cut as many 4 cants at once. Really speeds up the process when cutting thin stuff like siding or fence pickets. Take care from your neighbor down in Americus ga

[@bjornek2]

With 4 logs you can put together a "log table" similar to this:

[@kenjett2434]

I must say I never encountered this back when I was a Sawyer because it wasn't possible to do on the old circle mill. But I have certainly stacked multiple cants for resawing but that is different. I can see a huge advantage to this when sawing live edge however for dimensional lumber as you said the extra waste and the added complications of getting logs turned and properly clamped. Then add the time of trying to sort logs to get similar size to put on the deck. When sawing personally I just don't need that added to what's already a complex operation to do right. It opens you up to make more mistakes and that can get costly real quick. Plus there is the risk if you don't get a log properly clamped and have it shift mid cut. Well that can destroy a blade and possibly worse.

[@Dave-ty2qp]

Use your best judgement Son. It has been my experience that when I tried to increase production with the same equipment the results would always present more problems, and the increase didn't pay off in the long rum, especially wear and tear on the equipment. Good luck, and bless you and yours.

[@MrFHLH]

Good idea as long as any movement between the two logs can be prevented. But there can be more wastage as you try to get as much lumber. As you say a matter of personal preference, interesting test.

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

What a waste of firewood just up in smoke. I know some people just don't want to deal with it. But it grieves some to see the waste.

[@rocknh68]

If you run across a log or logs with stress in them you can break a blade sawing multiple logs or even squared cants. I'll load a bunch of boards to be edged to width, but you don't get as much movement doing that.

[@Kkuts37]

You have some great footage of the blade cutting!! :}