Family With Wood-Mizer Mills Oak Split by Black Powder Pt2

This is the 2nd video in a 3 part series. The series displays our process of splitting a log, that is too big for the mill, with black powder (previous video) and then sawing each half on the mill. This video features us milling the 1st half in real time, although parts were edited out to fit nearly 40 minutes of work into a 15 minute video.

[@pamtnman1515]

I really enjoy how efficient they are, not just in what they do, but how they fully utilize every piece of wood that comes off the mill. There's commercial grade and then the odd-sized craft grade pieces. This is a well run business.

[@allanholiday1690]

I'm glad to see you wear eye, ear and respiratory protection. no one else does in the saw mill videos. good job!

[@courtneyhall7140]

i was a timber feller back in the 70's ,so i really like your videos.i am sure all of you are proud of each other,and with good reason.

[@donalheffernan8270]

Great team-work. Seamlessly dove-tailing together, over-lapping poetry in motion. No time & motion study needed there.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+donal heffernan Thank you for the complimentary feedback and thanks for watching! Linda

[@rogertycholiz2218]

Linda and the boys work just like a well oiled machine.

[@gunnarhaglund7873]

donal heffernan : bske

[@linuxarvind]

I have no idea why I watched this entire video as i have nothing to do with this business; i am into software engineering. Am just amazed and mesmerised with the team work which is critical in any business and you all demonstrate trust and collaboration. I observed how each member automatically pick up the task in between to help others. just brilliant!

[@dennisdahn4042]

I love watching these videos. You all work together so seamlessly and at whatever needs doing at the moment.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Dennis Dahn Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@geedubb2005]

This is what our Country was built on. Good hard work with the family involved. Linda gets a gold star!

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Gee Dubb Thank you! Yes, I agree, our country has been built by many hard working families, with good morals, over the years! Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@tooledgeprep]

Superb precision and teamwork! An awesome example of a Made In USA product....great job !!!

[@OnlyTheEd]

Subscribed. Liked the small time labor force, small time workplace. BIG time pride of work. Quick, quality control, quantity output.

[@herbbenson6884]

Epitome of efficiency. Every one knows their job, is good at their job, and is willing to do their job. Great work ethic and a very good video. Thanks to all.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Thank you for the wonderful feedback! And thanks for watching! Linda

[@brunomariotti1613]

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[@laoluu]

I second that. Absolutely!

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

I have watached most all of your videos several times, Never seen such team work, thanks for posting

[@MrSmartass89]

There is no fooling around there. The very best professionals I have seen in a very long time. Tremendous respect for you people.

[@gunterschone8402]

Beautiful video, Linda. That with the magnetic recording for tape measures makes me happy. There was quite work there, at the half-tribe. I look forward to the continuation.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Günter Schöne Thank you! This half produced a lot of nice lumber. I will be working on the last video this weekend and hope to have it done soon. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@davidclauson5256]

What a team. Y'all make it look easy. Thanks for sharing your videos!

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+David Clauson Thank you for the kind feedback. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@saayaekhudaezuljalal7742]

Appears and sounds like a melodious and beautiful symphony. Teamwork at it's very best. 👌

[@brianmatthews2299]

I have never seen such teamwork in my life. Not a wasted movement, love this video.

[@hassanalazawi3417]

الجميل في العمل الجماعي حين يكون هناك تعاون بين افراد العمال وكأنهم عامل واحد لا يتكاسل فيه احد منهم . روووعه

[@johnsobj]

Those are some wonderfully clear boards! Nice vid. Thx!

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

johnsobj Thank you, they were very nice indeed! Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@mayforddavis9291]

This must be in your new building. The lighting is much improved, especially when watching from the view back towards the corner. More light on the floor. Thanks for allowing me to watch you all work.

[@ronnie100393]

You all work as a team everything is effortless great work !!!!!

[@mountainmanfiddler]

Well set up operation,the family are very efficient and work together well! Nice to see the productivity that results from a smooth,cohesive group of people working together. Nice!

[@user-jc1nt3rz8r]

Beautiful family, beautiful work!

[@yveskc1]

This was a blast to watch! Thanks for sharing team.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

yveskc1Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! Linda

[@irizarrylumi]

Great job..love the team work and production line....thanks for sharing.

[@raymondcote6669]

Ive watched this video as well as the other half of your oak log Its still enjoyable after 4 times .

[@jimnorlem6802]

It is hard work and you folks do it well. Thanks for making the videos and posting them , I know that is work as well.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

jim norlem Thank you, we do our best. You are most welcome; The videos do take many hours to edit, and I am glad you appreciate them. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@dadsvespa]

Great team work ! Always know your surroundings , you have that down pat.

[@sl8ofhand]

Nice flow here guys, works very smoothly with 4 of you in there...three is good, but with this little extra help, you really can keep up with that mill...

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Interesting setup. I have a Norwood the same size only gas powered as I travel from site to site but have a covered shed at home for ti. Wonderful crew there. They work as one. Very nice. That was a great stick. Look at all the beautiful clears. Wonderful video !

[@dumpthangtruck]

A nice fluent operation. Looking good!

[@jameschandler2776]

I love your videos. You really have this down to a science. Not much wasted motion.. I wish you were closer. I have some walnut and poplar logs I need milled.

[@terryburge6763]

Haven't seen any of your U-tube videos in awhile. It's like watching a ballet the way you work so seamlessly together. Terry

[@MichaudDaniel]

That's what we call productivity. Getting the most of an old tree. Good job guy.

[@abejucar1200]

Everybody's busy 😊😃😄,nice work

[@stuartgreig7111]

As I watch, almost mesmerised, it reminds me of the lazy man's old adage- 'work fascinates me, I could sit and watch it for hours.' Great video.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Stuart Greig Haha, Something about movement keeps the eyes busy and the mind occupied. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@husainisalleh6413]

Nice to see how you guys works..amazing

[@deedee5205]

Very professional. Enjoyed watching.

[@thattherevideoguy]

I really enjoy your videos, Miss Linda!

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

thattherevideoguy Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy them! Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@geezowie]

the smell in that building must be AWESOME!!

[@leehaelters6182]

Totally depends on whether white oak or red oak. White oak=awesome, red oak=vomit

[@magnummesiona72]

Good business....good teamwork.....

[@markw.mullins2208]

Gotta tell ya. This is one INTERESTING Vid !! Keep cutting guys...Beautiful Lumber.

[@djoecon]

man talk about coordination,what a team of workers and that lady is more than holding her own,I am amazed!.

[@walterrider1612]

thank you so much love to see downed trees being used also love the dance ( work )

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Walter Rider Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@davidschwartz2398]

I've never seen a better example of team work.

[@normsawyer4192]

It is nice to see people who know how to work

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Norm Sawyer Thank you, we try to be efficient. Thanks also, for watching! Linda

[@rwmagnus]

WOW great precision team work, just awesome!

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Ralph Magnus Thank you for the compliment, we try to be efficient. :) Thanks for watching! Linda

[@GNiessen]

The team work is amazing. Each helping make the others job easier.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

GNiessen Thank you, we try to be diligent doing what needs to be done and helping each other. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@harrynewell912]

This team is a well oiled machine!

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Harry Newell Thank you for the compliment and thanks for watching! Linda

[@deksper]

+Harry Newell They are an example of the literal meaning of team players.

[@ericsantos2255]

deksper **

[@kwarthoe1125]

Harry Newel

[@walterrider9600]

thank you i love watching the dance its mesmerizing

[@steve531109]

Good attention to work safety . Ears , eyes , lungs , feet and hands . Well done .

[@anthonygreyvenstein1691]

Wonderful work ethic.

[@rickatkins1493]

I remember the black powder wedge and the wood splitting. We would split with 2 men and AX( walking the log) or the powder wedge on the large ones. Wood was used to cure tobacco and to heat and cook. Hard work....but made a man out of me.

[@cillyede]

Looks like plenty of hard work. Hubert - Germany

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

hubert Ko The log(s) kept us busy for a good share of the day. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@touchwoodinverbervie5314]

well done love your work

[@maxvonraben8112]

Schön zu sehen wie die Leute zusammenarbeiten! Hübsche Lady übrigens!

[@adamh3031]

i could watch this all day

[@ranjobeliever534]

Great Team Work, I Love It.......

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

RanJo Believer Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@andremartineau8035]

Wow ! i am impressed je suis impressionné,,,quel équipe,,,what a team,,c'est un exemple a suivre,,it is an example to follow, great job,, tres bon travail , keep on,,,continué vous etes admirables.

[@donalheffernan8270]

Love the way that big ol' log just rolls over now and then and gives up its good side, "Ya'all want a piece o' me?"

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+donal heffernan It really gave a bundle of nice lumber. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@DarthMeheelos]

Прекрасная Команда, замечательная Работа!

[@Robbiethewoodturner]

great to see Linda and everyone works in tandem together

[@whitewolf8758]

Its like a well oiled machine!

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Robbiethewoodturner & whitewolf8758 Thank you, we try hard to be efficient. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@littleblitz8239]

+LindasSawmillCinema Are you using the scrap cut with the hand saw for firewood, or is it not worth while?

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Patrick B Absolutely! We try not to waste anything. The small cut off are used in one of our 3 outdoor wood burning furnaces to generate heat for our buildings. Thanks for watching. Linda

[@offgriddlifestyle2544]

Thank you for sharing that knowledge i always wonder what happened to scraps. Question what happens to the saw dust you sell it .burn it or trash it . you .and the others are amazing how yall work

[@peterbilt814]

you guys are a well oiled machine, nice teamwork,

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+peterbilt814 Thank you for the compliment and for watching! Linda

[@N-Scale]

Just love your videos. Mike

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

***** Thank you, I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@N-Scale]

LindasSawmillCinema Linda , I know it is hard but you all make work look FUN. Mike

[@choochoo3985]

Very impressive team work.

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

It takes great team work to produce a real good product, and they certanly have that

[@razony]

Nice operation. Everyone knows what there doing and those around them.

[@ronaldluckie2834]

Good, smooth operation.

[@adkrick5331]

Excellent video, great working team. thank you. rick Adirondack Rustic Design Lake George,NY

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching! Linda

[@writereducator]

I think it would be very cool to have a video of your crew having breakfast or whatever and talking about what you are going to do or what you did on a certain video.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

writereducator Interesting thought; I will keep it in mind for a possibility in the future. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@JOHNUDT]

Nice though ;-)

[@DJ-bh1ju]

As a 30 year health and safety professional... I love the PPE use. Top shelf for this kind of operation, especially compared to the Asian mill videos. You have some good ergo hazard control but I may be able to help you with more, and with some production flow and dust control tips as well. Since this vid is 3+ years old, you may have already done some of them before now. I'm not a salesperson, just an auditor....

[@AdamosDad]

Nice teamwork!

[@volkerpetersen2268]

What a nice little business :) Bet you guys never have trouble sleeping in the night!

[@johnrobinson4939]

Them folks in the big cities such as New York , Paris etc. think they've seen an opera shhh they haven't seen jack . Well done folks.

[@johnrobinson4939]

I'm willing to bet that you folks have no problems sleeping at night or whenever it is y'all sleep.

[@brianheagren3578]

What a Team!

[@aibotora8]

Great teamwork

[@normanmcgill9532]

I'm going to bet that these people have so problem what so ever sleeping at night. I'm plumb tuckered just watching them work.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Norman Mcgill I sleep real well after a long day in the mill. 😉 Thanks for watching! Linda

[@philgross2385]

Norman Mcgill the more you work the better you sleep

[@philgross2385]

I work harder and get by with 3 to 4 hours of sleep a night

[@brianhughes4768]

excellent video, funny thing today noticed the christian fish sign. Thanks and God bless

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Brian Hughes Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and may the Lord's blessings be on you, as well. Linda

[@rogernadeau3708]

Nice Video Job,Thank's

[@nickfree46]

That is a beast, i would sell my wife and kids for one of those lol and its fast and looks precise. You seem to have a good team there working like clockwork, im impressed. I wish you all the best and loads of profit.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

nick freeman Haha, but if you sell your wife and kids, you won't have a team. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@billybob81845]

These people are obviously working for themselves and probably doing piece work payment to keep productivity at a peak.....great operation....wish I owned it.

[@dhansel4835]

I also noticed the scrap (bark pieces) are stacked in a separate pile. I believe these can be used by cutting them down and making a decorative wall in a ranch house.

[@BWhacker56]

that is really sweet how much can be made in a day with the same operation

[@herbhouston5378]

Well, you did it again..... another great video! That is some fine looking lumber. Can you guess at how old the tree was? Am I correct in thinking the reason to keep rolling the log is because of the grain configuration? I have to say this again; you all are like a "well-oiled machine". Like the gentleman from Germany said "Looks like hard work" and I know it is, but you all make look easy. What is the stack to the right of the forklift? I would guess it to be sticks for "sticking" lumber, but I'm not sure. Keep up the good work and the videos coming. Enjoy life and may God continue to bless you.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Herb Houston Thank you, I am glad you enjoyed the video We did not count the growth rings, so I can't say for sure, but I would guess close to 100 years. There are a variety of reasons that we turn the log, but one main reason is to relieve stress equally on all sides. There is a stack of silt sock stakes to the right of the forklift. They are a short version the stakes in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2HFdWWgjMmEbZY Thanks for watching and commenting and God's blessings to you as well. Linda

[@TheJrmelo11]

efficiency at its finest

[@lanceladewig2793]

I see you're all about efficiency so Id like to recommend a couple of things. Make marks on the outfield table of the edger rather than having to pull a tape out everytime as well as the roller tables and bring the other wood scrap bin up by the other scrap bundle saving some leg work as well as time. Love watching your videos and how everybody works together, there's definitely no moss growing on you or your crew! :-)

[@miguelbreitenbach590]

Very good vídeo!!!

[@playswithknives]

Your shop looks very lumbar friendly. No unnecessary bending and twisting.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Chuck Smith Yes, it wasn't always this way, but, over the past 22 years, necessity has helped us invent better ways of doing things. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@donalheffernan8270]

+Chuck Smith Limber up with lumber lumbar?

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Look Linda and loved ones limber up lumbar with lots of lumber! 😄 That was fun, thanks Donal Heffernan. Linda

[@bryantsalmon2]

I feel like I should be on the clock watching this video.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Bryant Salmon Please tell me you didn't, I'd hate to think I encouraged theft of time. :) Thanks for watching! Linda

[@seanmontgomery836]

2:02 piece was gorgeous. wow y'all are pickin' the champions out there! would love to see where they are winding up! (:

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Sean Montgomery Once manageable, the log produced lots of beautiful lumber! Thanks for watching! Linda

[@grebdnulyrag]

I wish I had some of that oak up here in Montana. Have fun.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Gary Lundberg Montana, I always thought it would be a nice state to visit. You mainly have conifers in Montana, though, don't you? Thanks for watching! Linda

[@SimpAl..]

Wow that"s COOL !

[@BaNuj]

Wow, how little aomunt of waste, well done :)

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

michji2 Thank you, we try to be eco friendly. Thanks also, for watching! Linda

[@bibbyman2]

I'd want to start out with a good breakfast. Lots of walking. Those old beastly logs often product some really nice lumber but you have to work for it.

[@geedubb2005]

bibbyman2 yep, a big ol ham steak, 4 eggs, bisquits smothered in sausage gravy and home fries with onions and jalapeno chopped in. That is a good breakfast for hard workers.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

bibbyman2 Oh yeah, you're right about breakfast and nice lumber! Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

Gee Dubb Mmmmm, sounds wonderful, but I'm afraid I only have time for a bowl of oatmeal in the mornings! Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@bibbyman2]

LindasSawmillCinema Oatmeal! For breakfast? Yuck. Oatmeal is filler for cookies, apple crumb cobbler and meatloaf. I got to have salty and fat animal parts fried up on iron with a couple of eggs. Maybe some fried taters to soak up more grease.

[@swampwhiteoak1]

You made a tremendous amount of lumber from that log. I am surprised that there was not much shattered wood. The multiple cut autofeed table saw is fantastic. I would like to learn more about it. Do you have a collection of bullets, bolts, nails, and other foreign objects found in logs? As usual, a tremendous wood milling ballet!

[@juanalban6485]

Really cool video. I don't know if you've already done a video on this subject, but if not, it would be cool to know what you do with some of the wood that doesn't make it into the stack of boards. You seem to be going to some trouble to organize that wood as well.

[@tomstuart1954]

Someday when you have the opportunity, would you show the edger in detail and how you adjust for the appropriate width. Thank you.

[@170166]

Very satisfying to watch lumber turn into usable timber. Do you buy in the lumber from loggers, process it and then sell on to retailers? Nice to see a family working together like this.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

+Paul .Austin Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the video. We buy most of our logs from loggers. Thanks for watching! Linda

[@rorylobban4789]

Hey Linda, I'm watching you guys work in big screen so I must admit when that scrap came flying across the camera I ducked! Ha ha! I have a timber frame project in the offing soon. I'm unfortunately in Scotland so won't be able to buy from you but I wondered if you could help me with an idea of a economical size of logs to buy. I need 6"x8" timbers. Cheers! Great work as always btw.

[@LindasSawmillCinema]

rory lobban Hilarious! I thought the flying scrap was kind of fun on a 22" screen, but with a big screen it would be a BIG surprise! Timber frame timbers need the pith centered, preferably out of straight logs larger than 12" diameter (small end inside bark). Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda

[@homerbucalingaguilar4479]

Watched.Homer from the Philippines

[@valley2118]

What camera and editing software do you use/ #greenhorn #newbie I really enjoy your videos especially the one on the red cedar 😉