How to cut 2x4s on an LT40 Woodmizer

[@tjwiersma4406]

I always find it relaxing watching a sawmill run. It is ironic that working around a sawmill is hard work. I find your voice and narration informative and relaxing as well.

[@VTKingdomsawing]

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[@timlawson817]

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[@billyshumate853]

Good job young lady. Take care and have a blessed week

[@Kwhopperfan]

What a cool process, that wood mizer looks like an indispensable tool for the operation

[@bladewiper]

a very good video. those 40's are a great mill. I just have a lt15, but it serves me well.

[@patrickd2013]

Nicely done. Thanks again for sharing!

[@georgeshotrodbarn2113]

That was a good video Emerald. that's a pretty ring i have a turquoise ring i brought in Arizona a long time ago

[@ron827]

You make it look so easy.

[@ivanpaultaurua9246]

Wow 🤩 who’s the “professional “ Em is!!! That’s cutting beyond belief majestic viewing

[@Muotaman9958]

Super Girls!!👍😊 Thanks for showing real Lumber cutting, not just tide Clothings & Leggings😉

[@nikond90]

Nice video, looking forward to the next one.

[@martinengelbrecht5384]

Great family, you are woman number one, so talented, asking if you determine your log recovery, South Africa traditional Sawmills are obsessed by log recovery, saw timber / log volume * 100.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Interesting technique. I follow a different path. Milling to the cant I take off the face cut to try to leave enough face for the first board to come off the mill as a 'flitch' (with wane) is the same thickness as what I'm producing (unless I have a use for something else -- say 1" stuff). The flitches get edged later of course, like you only I do mine on the mill. Next, I mill to the desired cant size by rotating 90* to get my first 90* corner which ensures I'll be square throughout. Then I rotate again and work to the first cant dimension. In my case, since I mill all kinds of log sizes I have to plan the cant accordingly. For example, if milling for true 2x4's (a full 2" x 4") Then I mill to the largest cant I can get out of the log that will allow me multiple 2x's. For example, an 18" dia log can give me a 12 1/4" wide cant that is 12 5/8" tall and will allow me to slice the cant twice (once at 8" and a second cut at 4" accounting for the kerf -- I do this by setting the simple set to 4 1/8" and drop down twice) then rotate it 90* and begin making slices down the log every 2 1/8" (that 1/8" is the kerf).....I suspect it's so different because I'm working with simple set vs accuset. What this does is allow my off-bearers to pull 3 2x's off the mill at a time (I don't have board return either lol)....When milling dimensional it's the same way just milling to 1 5/8" thickness (to allow for shrinkage under drying) but does mean more calculations.

[@bwillan]

I am sure you've figured this out, but when going for 2x4s from a log, you can use any cant size that has a dimension divisible by 4. Looks like this one would have yielded at least a 12" x 8" cant which would have got you 4 more 2x4's to sell.

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Yep! If I didn’t cut it to 12” then it’s because the log wasn’t large enough.

[@seanfraser9162]

Nice. I work a bandmill on weekends. Love making boards. Great to see some female representation. NIce work.

[@byronc8986]

A very enjoyable video, as always. So well done.

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

Did you know your channel is at 1k subs? Haha, that’s awesome good for you guys!!

[@johnwilson3924]

You mentions continuous vs pulsing I think for lubrication. I had never heard of pulsating lubrication. Did I miss something? Thanks for the videos. Keep up the good work.

[@mrwoodman1471]

Woodmizer offers a “lube mizer “ system that has adjustable pulse or continuous spray.

[@floydbrennan9300]

Awesome job

[@jefftrag1956]

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[@petervanderveer1933]

Hi Peter here.were my comments I posted about the bark

[@gregoryweaver6671]

Loved the video.

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

So cool. Nice job explaining all that and thanks for the video. Do you take out the blade kerf so each 2x4 is exact? Also do you cut them 2-1/8” x 4-1/8”?

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Unlike the LT35, the LT40 accounts for the kerf automatically.

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

So they are exactly on the inch

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

Ok wow. Keep teaching me please haha!

[@TheOldJarhead]

@@lumbercapitallogyard Accuset may but Superset doesn't. You have to account for it then.

[@keithienmason4643]

Why was the bushes wasn't growing to big lack of water

[@smity7096]

Why don't you raise the board return when your not going bring board back? I do with my 40 super Diesel. Just wondering. Nice video.

[@tobywhitney4798]

Thanks for the video. What is your lubrication mixture.

[@mikemyers6530]

Another great vid. Thanks! How long do you let the log dry before milling?

[@mrwoodman1471]

Do you find the boards tend to have some crook when you split the log in the middle?

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

Oh I got a good question... VT is not much different than PA so do you recommend we have a clear poly roof or should we do a steel? Maybe I already asked this but I don’t remember.

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

I don’t think it matters one way or another, if it’s steel then you’ll be in the shade but besides that I can’t think of a reason why one is better.

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

Ok, does it get hot at all?

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Yes but not enough to be a problem.

[@MRBoatwrights]

I'm in South Carolina I am pretty sure if you had a poly roof in July when it is 105° F and 90% humidity you would be able to fry an egg on the sawmills sheet metal.

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

That’s what I would think

[@jerrylittle8922]

Thank you for sharing.

[@warrenjfr]

What a great video, really competing against those out of control lumber prices I imagine. Ofcourse you probably can't keep up with demand...?

[@matthewhofer9210]

What would be the best blades for cutting spruce? I do allot of spruce and Aspen. ( poplar). I want to find the fastest cutting n most durable blades.

[@gunterwagner2833]

What do you do with the massive sawdust?

[@josephgood1835]

That's a good job

[@dilanperera8004]

I am srilanka really wood working

[@ryanbond9897]

What part of Vermont are y’all in I’m in Boston mass

[@redneck3848]

Sweet!!

[@john76411]

I really like your video's ! The lumber real nice but rough sawn and green. I'm wondering what type of projects it is used for? Maybe green lumber is a little unstable for some projects? Maybe a video on who buy's it and how it's used. Thank you

[@s.snyder9756]

Question for you, do you use your auto up setting with your board return ?

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

No, I don’t use auto up much

[@lornaboardman5592]

If you cut all day how much gas do you use?

[@alpinegeordie]

All that is missing is the smell! You could bag it and sell it ! zero waste!

[@reygonzalez9243]

R your 2x4 true 2x4 or r they like Lowes

[@charlespryce7067]

How far do you live in pa

[@adammoggysawmilling5164]

Exactly how I cut my 2x4s except I cut them 4" thick first then cut 2" down each time

[@VTKingdomsawing]

So not exactly? I've done them both ways and I've found her way to be easier. I think it may also depend on your mill, the quality of the log and good ole preference

[@wadegadberry564]

Just comment to help

[@urbansawyer4663]

how much fuel does your mill burn in a full day of cutting? would you buy the gas engine again or upgrade to the diesel? Thank you in advance!

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

About 2 tanks of gas

[@fredericktownhomestead8094]

We seldom cut 2x4s.

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

Are you guys homeschooled?

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Yep, how did you guess?

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

Haha idk that’s cool me too!

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

I guess because you guys are always working hard. I used to go to school and I can’t imagine going back, I’m working 2 jobs right now and I couldn’t if I was in school. I feel like learning hands on and loving what your doing is more important than textbook. What do you think I don’t know many people that are homeschooled so it’s cool to talk to one

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

I agree! We will walk way with something that public schooled graduates won’t; a skill, and work ethic! Where do you work?

[@AlmostItalianBrothers]

Yes, I work at a non profit organic farm and our barn just burned down so do you want to ship a crap ton of lumber to the farm?! I also work for an electrician because that’s another interest of mine. I don’t picture myself being an electrician after we move to Vermont but it’s something that I will always use in life. Do you just work at the yard or do you have another job?