Granberg 24 Alaskan Sawmill-My Ladder System- Sorry Jill- Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin

I have learned a lot after burning through over 12 gallons of fuel mix and cutting over a thousand square feet of lumber with my Granberg set-up that uses a stiff aluminum ladder for the first cut. In the video I quickly show you each important step in setting up the ladder for the most accurate cutting.

[@stevea9604]

You do more hard work in an hour than most youngsters today do all week 👍🏻🤩😃

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I try

[@nonap5225]

Good morning Martin. Having the Alaskan sawmill is one of the greatest things to help a person get boards in the middle of the woods. Enjoyed watching you make boards for the guest cabin. Soon you will be building that cabin. My husband built a homemade sawmill from items that had been used for something else. Everything he use to build it had a former life. I love seeing lumber made from a tree. At 81 and 1/2 years old and he is still making lumber. Our son helps him now . I use to help him but at 80 and 1/2 years old I had to stop. Probably in a little while it will be just our son doing all of it. I sure enjoy seeing and smelling fresh cut wood knowing it will be used to build something. It is better lumber than what one can buy. Take care. God bless you and Vonnie. From deep southeast Mississippi.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

All my saw dust smelled good too.

[@thegreatwhite-hd3uo]

File down the racker at 25 thousand of an inch and keep ur cuting tooth at 30 degrees I've done this for 15 years

[@MrHowieZ1973]

One of these sawmill companies should donate him a sawmill

[@irbfenian2594]

Agreed.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

But then everyone would think they should get one.

[@5150Bud]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 NOT! Us little people already know that important people like Big Martin and Little Vonnie with over 40k subs get all the good stuff. It’s a different set of rules for the rich and famous. We understand. Bud understands. No problem here.

[@ewing21139]

He's got one. See all the lumber?

[@kendrasmith6637]

Hi Martin 👋 you work so hard. I do enjoy watching all you do.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad to have so many along.

[@gwstubbs7046]

Keep going Martin. I am way too far away to come help. However; in the back of my mind I always think " I'm going to go give him a hand".

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Fair enough!

[@jan6293]

Martin, very nice work on cutting that lumber! I’m amazed at how this quest cabin is being constructed. Thanks for sharing.🌲🏠🌲

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Kind of a flexible plan.

[@AndyL940]

Very interesting Martin . I bet Dick Proenneke wished he had one of those . Maybe not he seemed to thrive on the labour. Waiting with bated breath to see the new cabin begin . Thank you much . I hope your wife continues to recover from the incident , best wishes ❤

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks Andy

[@Home-11]

That much closer! It sure is a lot to do before you start the guest cabin! Fun to watch! Have a great week Martin! 👋😁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hoping in May to get the boulders in position and get the first tier of logs started and squared up so in the fall we can really to to erecting.

[@toddkozakiewicz8770]

The sawing process you do is one of those things a person keeps getting better at. About the time you have a perfect process, you're done with the project!😊 Have a good week Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It sure has gone a a lot quicker each session.

[@user-rn8ge1nq8t]

You are the man sir!! Awesome share, and God Bless you and Vonnie!! (USA Lover)

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you kindly

[@ernestkooistra1559]

You are an inspiration. ✌

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad to share the progress up there.

[@suezaple4950]

You have definitely been busy cutting those boards Martin awesome work , informative lesson on how to set up your Alaskan saw mill for the process of cutting those boards . Your videos are always interesting to watch along with the work you do and seeing your animal friends . Looks like that snow dosnt want to leave your area.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So nice to have all those boards drying this summer.

[@suezaple4950]

yes I bet Martin

[@marianfrances4959]

Ahhhhh...☕ Saturday morning coffee with Martin! I'm sitting here thinking about how hard we work, with age. Drag those logs around like nobody's watching, my friend. I know we're 70, not 100, but the point is to keep going. Sure gonna be something else to see that new cabin cone together!👍👍👍👍👍🇨🇦😎

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I know my limitations so am sure to not pull too hard or lift what I should not.

[@minierillinoiswatchdog7056]

i call martin on my side in any and all bar fights, man he goes.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

They would have to catch me first.

[@jan6293]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Oh Martin, you are priceless!😆

[@minierillinoiswatchdog7056]

Lol, I'm just saying if you could bottle your energy and stamina.

[@captnb8036]

Good job

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@5150Bud]

Morning Big Martin! Great promo video for the Granberg. Bud says they owe you some big $$$ for all this promotion!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I checked the mail box but no checks in there.

[@markwesolowski9384]

I'm glad to see someone doing your camera work while you were cutting. It helps to understand the how and why for the cutting of the logs. Be safe.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

David had stopped in a few times and grabbed the camera for those nice shots.

[@ljacobs53]

Have watched your channel since the beginning. Have enjoyed every episode! Thank you Martin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for hanging in there.

[@chrishelms1967]

Ok you were right...... The roof board pile is even more impressive 😅

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Took a while longer too.

[@lesterwicklein717]

Good Morning! good stuff! thanks

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hope it helps others as they set up there own mills.

[@robertsimard735]

Good morning Martin. Lot of hard work really paying off. Thanks for another great video. Have a great week.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks, you too!

[@dougmiller8099]

Awe yes! Coffee and Martin. What a combination! Take care Martin. Love your videos.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A few more to come and then a break.

[@jbthor9032]

Good lesson about crosscut and ripping saws Martin. Rip and cross cut saw. Something I learned in manual training in high school. 👍👍👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I had some comments about my saw dust so looked into it and wanted to explain.

[@keithjohnson3550]

Youre working very hard again there Martin , i dont know how you manage it. Keep well. Best wishes from N.E. England

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The camera only catches when I am working, not all the breathers.

[@keithjohnson3550]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Ha ha ha , good point : )

[@jamessefton3680]

The cabin is progressing day by day 👍

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes indeed!

[@larry851]

Looking good Martin,can't wait for the build. Always enjoy your videos 🌲🌲🌲🌲

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So nice to have those boards all cut.

[@bosse641]

A lot of nice lumber right there.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hoping it behaves as it dries.

[@hobbyfarmer62]

Micheal over at Wilson forest lands says that top piece is called a flitch of all things. Very impressed by the progress your making on milling your lumber. Yes a 10 degree milling chain does just make saw dust because it's making a smoother finer cut, just compare the surface when using a traditional felling chain.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A flitch I had never heard of.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

I’ve saved this excellent tutorial video. I decided against the cheaper Chinese saw mill, listed on Amazon. Lots of repairs are needed and I want something that will last more than a year or two. Day 61 of chemo, with another months worth on the way.

[@beaandmaddy6623]

Good luck with your chemo. Blessings.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

Thank you for your kind note, it is definitely appreciated. I’ll upload a chemo update video today, or tomorrow at the latest.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I did not want to overdo the Granberg videos but felt I had learned too much not to put out one more to explain what I learned.

[@ReasontoLiveAdventures]

I shared the video with my sister, because she and will be the ones doing most of the repairs. Hopefully, I can convince my two nephews to help. Brain cancer is rough, but the ministroke has been just as tough to deal with. A numb left side makes previously simple tasks difficult. But I gird up my loins and push on.👍

[@tomdale1313]

"STAY THE COURSE", most excellent...thxs for sharing...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A few more to come before a break.

[@user-mm3nn1dz8c]

Great video. Thanks.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

You are welcome.

[@littlehillsidehomestead6362]

You are an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice to be able to share and give others a head start.

[@PecanRanch]

Brilliant content sir, cheers !

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I had learned too much not to put out one more video on how l set up that Granberg Mill.

[@beaandmaddy6623]

Very nice video.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you very much!

[@badcompany3057]

Good and interesting vid.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@irbfenian2594]

A fine job.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

thanks

[@dalesmyth7398]

Hey Martin, have you ruined a chain by finding old metal, nails and such in the wood? I get into old fencing and such here and there, especially along roads where fences were at one time.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

No problem with that in the cabin area as there were never any fences of wire. These trees started growing after the last settlers had pulled out.

[@stevenzalewski8324]

THANK YOU

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Glad to have you along.

[@davidferguson9213]

Thank you!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always a pleasure to share the cabin and my fun there.

[@paulk43470]

One of these trips you should bring a 1.25 sand point well and a few 5' sticks of pipe and drive yourself a new well. I'll bet there's good water at 15ft. You could even do it in the cabin with a hand pump. Bushradical has a video on how easy it is, and I like his ball valve idea.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

We tried and then locals let us know that the dense fine clay holds not water at all so sand points are a no go.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Excellent- very interesting how that works

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

So many ways but I was happy with mine by the end.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 have a great week

[@randypyatt5649]

You're getting it done .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Can't wait til the logs start going up.

[@margitaeglendzija8669]

😉🍀

[@shawndonohoe2789]

Is that an old Jonsered??

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Yes, a 2166 that has 4 cubic inch motor.

[@daretodream...898]

❤

[@out-landishintheokanagan270]

Those first and last cut edge peices could be for fencing. Even though you don't need a fence it looks good around a little garden or shed exterior walls or something

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will probably save the thicker and more uniform slabs. Maybe fill in the east wall on the woodshed.

[@KG-xt4oq]

I didn't realize until around the 13 minute mark...you had someone recording you! Who was it? I'm still looking for 'my' RV...had to put $1700 towards some dental work and another $700 for car maintenance over the past month. Also flew to TX over Easter weekend to visit cousins I haven't seen in 15 years; the trip turned out to be the cheapest expense out of the 3 expenditures...go figure. That pretty much put a hold on the RV search, but will begin looking again in a couple weeks. Needless to say, it's highly doubtful I'll make it up that way when you're going up for the usual spring trip, so I have my sights firmly set on the fall trip. Take care and be safe...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

This was a composite video and David had stopped in a few times during the trip and had grabbed my camera and did some shooting while I cut.

[@5150Bud]

Big Martin, Could those scraps be used for siding? If they were laid horizontal over a frame they look like they would make a good type of siding.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I may save the thicker ones and cover the east wall of the woodshed. Make it pretty and keep blowing rain off the Dawg.

[@JoeOutdoors]

Can you figure a way to put a grove in the upright log you are using for a stand? I would cut the shim on the north end in half, turn them around and screw them down to form a grove that the end of the log can rest in. That might help with the log rolling around on the tand . . . ;>) Sizzle, sizzle . . .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

The sawdust covered the tops of the uprights so you could not see the shims that were attached there. The log could still spin but that did not matter as the ladder kept the saw properly aligned for the cutting.

[@phillipbremer7715]

just thought look in too electric saw cheap some good ones or get mill use it then sale it

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Now you tell me, I am about done now. LOL

[@pchts1]

I’ve read through the comments I am I have a question and I didn’t read through all the comments but maybe I’m missing something are you using a drone for some of those shots or are you using a help her with the camera to get those shots? Just curious

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

David had stopped in a few times and he had grabbed the camera and took those shots as I cut. He did do some drone shots too but I could not get them to open on my computer.

[@davidlang4442]

How are you going to edge those boards?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have the Granberg Edging mill that holds the chainsaw in a vertical position and slides along a rail.

[@Tonytonytony948]

Thought you were alone who is fliming you cutting

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

David had stopped in few times this trip and had grabbed my camera and got some footage as I cut so I added it in to better show the process I was using.

[@oldpolak5203]

Ohhh , my hernia ! 😅

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always on my mind so I do not over do it.

[@TboneR-jy5sp]

Hey im first lol

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks for snagging this weeks honors.

[@408Magenta]

Come on rookie, that small log almost gave you an infarto.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Small but heavy enough to hurt you.

[@Zorbawon]

Who is Jill?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A friend that said she had to admit to snoozing during the videos of using the Granberg.

[@Zorbawon]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I understand.

[@Zorbawon]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 More of a guy thing.

[@bowlmeoverva]

Good presentation on how that Alaskan sawmill setup comes together for that first cut. Thanks for sharing. Got coffee?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Hope it saves others time in the learning curve.

[@phillipbremer7715]

dont even try tell me i know play very carful as well heat is big factor let just say four or two cyl engines suck with got spark arester for muffler with got drive know all it sad unspoke truth CO2 is considered to be minimally toxic by inhalation. The primary health effects caused by CO2 are the result of its behavior as a simple asphyxiant. A simple asphyxiant is a gas which reduces or displaces the normal oxygen in breathing air. Symptoms of mild CO2 exposure may include headache and drowsiness.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

This simple set up is all I need for my project and it would be impossible to get a real mill into the cabin area.

[@geraldnichols1853]

Those mills are pretty cool. I've got a couple huge hemlocks on my property one is dying unfortunately but I'm not sure if hemlock is any good for live edge siding. I'm building a firewood shed and instead of buying from the sawmill to side it I'd use it for that. I believe hemlock is a soft wood though? I was up to the cabin this weekend I planted 50 eastern white pines I hope they make it. I'll be up there every couple weeks to keep good water to them.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I think if you put a generous over hang on the woodshed you would be good to go.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

WELL HOWDY, THE SAW DUST HAS IT'S, MANY PURPOSES ALSO, AS YOU PROBABLY ALL READY KNOW!! I READ MIXING SAWDUST & MORTER IS USED FOR, CHINKING A LOG CABIN. I'VE SEEN WHERE WILD MOST WAS USED AS WELL. WHAT ARE YOUR PLAND FOR THE CHINKING? Do take care. Fl.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Not sure on the chinking yet. Perma chink would be nice if I want to spring for it. Cement mortar was used on the present cabin and worked fine too.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 THANKS!!!!!