Firewood to Finished Wood

[@alexandercrawford5077]

I've watched a LOT of woodworking videos. This one explained the reasoning behind the order in which people do things far better than any other video I've seen! Thanks! Subscribed!

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thanks for the kind words, and thanks for subscribing.

[@bbrachman]

This video is so clean and concise. You explain each process exactly. Excellent. Very impressive.

[@novembermiss]

Enjoyable to watch and informative too. I have a number of logs from an apple tree that have just been sitting in my garage--currently looking for someone to do what you just did in your video. I would like to save them from the fire pit as well and have something made out of them. Thank you for this video!

[@datadev1]

Good tips Paul. Great help for beginners making and using rough cut wood.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thanks for the kind words WoodRodent.

[@happydiver8540]

I wanted to thank you. Your trick about using a runner board on the table saw is great and I plan to make one and use it too. I'm just starting out so these little tricks will really help. Thank you and great video!

[@SuperDaveGPS1]

Well done, as usual. You're getting much more relaxed in front of the camera, and much more professional with the finished video product.

[@marciananton9226]

Wow I could hear when the board becomes flat. Best explanation and demonstration of how a jointer works.

[@juancassinerio1580]

Thanks for all.the information

[@jmakes3745]

Just discovered your channel & i'm really impressed, this was a great explanation of processing lumber - thanks for uploading & subscribed.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thank you JMakes.

[@mversantvoort]

Great video and excellent explanation!

[@jamesmeyer9912]

Very clear explanations and demonstrations. Thank you!

[@kellyklaask7su990]

Good video. Thanks for sharing!

[@blackfender100]

Cool stuff Paul.New visitor here.That is beautiful wood.Best part is a lot of it can be had for little or no money depending on where you live.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thanks Joe. My brother-in-law gives me this wood. So it works out great. Thanks for watching.

[@birdsadventuresinwoodandmusic]

Nicely done!

[@DanielJAudette]

Hey Paul. Really enjoying your videos. I don't have a jointer but I do have a thickness planer. I have seen that you can also complete this without using the jointer just by using a flattening jig for the thickness planer

[@PaulPomerleau]

Yes I have seen many types of jigs used to flatten a piece of lumber. My favorite one would be to use a router on a sled that travels over the top. There are many ways and I guess I should have mentioned a few in my video. I'm still learning.

[@BronkBuilt]

Beautiful pieces of wood out of what would have been thrown in the fire.

[@MichaelMAFox]

Nice, clear instructions. Thank you!

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thanks for watching.

[@veloclubnordalsace4597]

Thanks Pau, Great video

[@Reviverism]

Thanks for that Paul easy to understand explanations. New sub

[@itsAttow]

great video! could you make a video giving suggestions on necessary tools and equipment for beginner woodworkers on a budget?

[@PaulPomerleau]

Sounds like a great idea. I will add it to my list of upcoming videos. Thanks.

[@temidayoadeniyi8056]

This is amazing. Is it possible to have the dimensions of the machines to be able to fit it in my workshop?

[@PaulPomerleau]

All my tools are many years old, they come from my father. All these tools come in various sizes but I can tell you that the table saw has a 10" blade, the jointer has a 6" blade and the thickness planer has a 13" blade. The footprints are probably all different sizes now.

[@unbdld42]

Nice video! Thank you so much...

[@hotrodhog2170]

One thing to point out is if you don't have a jointer you can use the thickness planer with a sled and some shims to keep the board from rocking. Once you have the one side flat you just use the planer as normal for the other side.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Good tip. Thanks for sharing.

[@wendywhitman1918]

I’m not sure if you check your comments from a video you did years ago but I have an important question I’m hoping you can answer. Is it possible to cut(mill) a small log with only a circular saw, miter, reciprocating saw, or a jigsaw or router. Those are the only tools I have. Thanks for taking the time to answer. I really hope you see this question.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Yes it is possible but it is very slow. I had a log larger than my bandsaw could take, so I put it outside and used a foxtail saw (reciprocating) and cut about 4" off all along the side. Now it sat flat on my bandsaw table and fit under the the guide so I could cut planks. So you can use any saw that you have available. Of course the deeper the blade the better to cut through in one or two passes. Make sure you support the log so it doesn't roll and start making your cuts. Good luck and use the proper safety gear.

[@wendywhitman1918]

@@PaulPomerleau thank you for getting back to me. I really appreciate it! That makes sense with the reciprocal saw to get an edge but I don’t have a bandsaw. How would you do it with a circular saw ( I don’t have a table saw either 😬)

[@wendywhitman1918]

That would be a great video by the way since I could not find anything on how to do this without a bandsaw or tablesaw. I have an abundance of access to smaller logs that I would love to use. What do you?

[@PaulPomerleau]

Depending on the diameter of your logs will depend on the type of saw that you would use. A circular saw uses a 7" blade so you will only get a cut about 2.5" deep. A reciprocating saw with a wide and long blade would probably be your best bet, especially if you could go through it with one pass. Do you have access to a chain saw? Even if it were an electric one. that would be probably the best way to go. You could even set up a jig to hold the log and even use a good handsaw to cut right through it in a straight line. It would be very slow but could be done. Again it all depends on the diameter, how many you have and what type of saw you have that will determine the best way to cut them up. Hope this helps.

[@wendywhitman1918]

@@PaulPomerleau thank you so much! That helps a lot! You are AWESOME!!

[@gordonagent7037]

Hi Paul, really enjoy your videos. I have a beaut silky oak (Grevillea Robusta) growing in my front yard just inside my boundary but my neighbour is concerned about a few issues with it that I wont go into on this forum. I am thinking of getting it dropped therefore and am thinking that I would like to keep all the usable timber I can for milling and use down the track. Does it matter if I leave the main trunk as a whole to dry or would I be better getting it milled into planks asap. Many thanks, Gordon

[@PaulPomerleau]

Hi Gordon, It may be just a personal thing but I always mill the logs as soon as I can. Once I get the logs home I treat the ends to help prevent checking which will most likely happen with a log than a plank. It's just easier for me to do it that way. This way it dries faster and can be used faster. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@gelmir7322]

I kinda wonder what do people way back then use to process wood when they don't have these equipments.

[@BarryGordon58]

nice video LARGE CROSSCUT SLED WITH TOGGLE CLAMPS jumped out at me. Shim to your choice of 'level' prior to rip

[@LarsMith217]

Someone may have already commented about using a "router sled" to plane one surface flat ...

[@Mr2at]

Liked and subscribed.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Thank you.

[@5580dbar]

you should use a bandsaw for that first cut or at least secure that piece so that no movement is possible as it goes thru the blade and hands are not enough! i noticed at least you weren't stupid enough to stand in front of the saw during that cut.

[@PaulPomerleau]

Good tips. Thanks for watching.

[@rudolfzaris675]

perfect :-)

[@danielbruma1062]

thank you for wasting your time teaching me and others gret tips

[@jesper1406]

Well, I have all three machines. I bought them because my skillset had become better, and my projects bigger and more complicated. People without the skillset need to learn these very basic things with basic tools first. A hand saw and a hand planer. And still they'll hate when someone like you speaks to them like they're idiots.

[@PaulPomerleau]

What did I say to make you think I talk to people like that?

[@jasonb4350]

I agree with the comments on how you don't need these tools to accomplish this but I also would like to say that most of us do have these tools and he made it seem like these tools are special or only certain people have them if you know we're I'm going with this

[@robertm4050]

Most people don't have these tools. Most people that have woodworking tools don't have a joiner. I go to a cabinet shop to use some of their tools and they don't even have a joiner. You are talking about some one wanting to use basically scrap wood to make furniture out of, but assume they have thousands of dollars worth of equipment. This is KZbin and lots of low skill level people come here for ideas and/or instruction. I have a lot of wood working experience and have very few tools at home as I didn't have a house with storage or space to use them until last year. Haven't had a chance to buy them yet either as it costs thousands of dollars to supply a house with all the things I didn't need when I rented a condo. I have probably spent $4k just on lawn equipment and making gardens all while spending on cheaper items.

[@007KrausBean]

You should not tell people that not everyone can do this just because they don't have the expensive power tools. There are plenty of people with hand tools that can do this exact milling. This video is discouraging to some people right from the very beginning.

[@PaulPomerleau]

I get a lot of comments from people saying "It's easy for you to do these things when you have the tools, but the average person doesn't have them". This is why I said we need specialty tools so not everyone will be able to do it, weather it be hand tools or power tools. I am sorry if my video offended you. Please feel free to give it a thumbs down if you wish.

[@jasonzvokel6317]

Paul Pomerleau I think it was a good video but I agree with croz, you can do the exact same with hand planes and a panel saw. one of my favorite parts of a project is milling the wood. looking forward to your other videos!

[@PaulPomerleau]

Yup, you are absolutely right. I shouldn't have said that in my video. I am still learning. Thanks for watching.