How To Sawmill Like A PRO

[@wranglerstar]

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[@Durrpadil]

According to the thumbnail... YES *slams invest button* 🔘

[@ragecharacter4743]

That was beautiful wood and nice Exosuit.👍👍👍👍🤝

[@seeszm]

This gives everyone the fizz. Pretty sure Home Depot uses that shake.

[@eyewitness2434]

You're right, Cody's lumber is probably better than some I've seen at Home Depot and Lowes, etc.

[@elliswatkins812]

Ok

[@zerog2000]

can you even find #1 at big box? I have only seen #2

[@Jwatchin-t1d]

Home Depot is all about that shake.

[@eyewitness2434]

The birds are your "LIVE" KZbin audience. It's just so satisfying watching someone "printing money" with a sawmill. I love the self reliance of it all. If I had wooded property and a sawmill, I'd be out there all day, too. Thanks for a great video. Excellent camera angles and resolution.

[@jeffreyhill1011]

A couple years back I started re-sawing as a hobby and to make some neat and interesting wood for a few buddies that make EXPENSIVE commission furniture pieces. Now, if I were so inclined, I could quit my construction management and super intendant position and strictly re-saw making damn near 6 figures if the market held its' current trajectory. I would miss all the travel though. Hell I bought a 54' ft class A RV that's been converted. I changed the sleeping area from a king sized bed to a twin that folds into a couch and the room converts to a conference room for when the weather is bad. Proper kitchen so I can cook actual food for my subs when we have our twice weekly production meeting. All the usual amenities of a luxury RV. Big ole fat mobile wifi hotspot couple of smart TVs because there is a lot of downtime. Maybe I'll finish teaching my 14 year old daughters to re-saw and pick old lumber to make new boards with so they can do that while I'm working and earn some spending money. Not sure how I'll shoehorn that between machining, teaching them on my run down MAZAK how to cnc, and the other aspects of fabrication but this could be a good opportunity for them. Thoughts?

[@NeilMcCoyWard]

You make it look easy my friend. I've got all this to come next year, it's been a decade since I did much woodwork - I hope it's like riding a bike and it all comes back to me. I'll start small with a few raised beds, ha! Then onto greenhouse frames, then a barn - that should get me refreshed!

[@SageToSawtoothBushcraft]

When I see all of the angles and shots you take in making these videos I realize just how much work you put into them both in the initial filming and in the other venue. You are a master! Thank you for all of your work

[@wranglerstar]

I appreciate that!

[@matthewbim10]

Thank you for a chill video with minimal ads and what not, just good ole fashion wranglerstar video.

[@wranglerstar]

Glad you liked it!

[@gs8716]

Cody, you my friend are a hard working man nice to see these days. I started thinking we where all but gone......Gary east coast guy

[@nickhigh100]

I love these Lumber videos. It's amazing how simple and complex that machine is.

[@wranglerstar]

Glad you like them!

[@johnpowell9202]

It’s also the most dangerous kind.

[@papadave9061]

Cody, I'm seeing a fair amount of blade wobble.....is that the blade or is it in the carriage? Doesn't seem to be in the arbor, and it's more noticeable in the vertical cuts.

[@JoeSmith-pe5we]

First thing I noticed as well! Better check on that Cody!

[@the1plantguy]

That must be why I see lots of hang nails along the cut?

[@brohon8788]

Yeah, Cody better check that out.

[@rustythrombosis5417]

Yeah, Brody, check on that.

[@dcelectric6689]

My neighbor built 120’ x 80’ outbuilding/garage with all his own quarter sawn lumber 🪵 it was some of the straightest material I’ve ever mounted electrical boxes and light fixtures on.

[@torstenjoergensen]

Just have to tell you that your videos not only made me want a Lucas Mill - your review(s) of it convinced me to buy one! If it's Wranglerstar approved - I can't be that wrong buying one. Stay safe and God bless.

[@allopswe]

Would love to see a video about key management. I.e how do you keep track of all your keys...tractor, excavator, snowbikes, barns, etc etc. Greetings from Sweden 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 🇸🇪

[@wranglerstar]

Great suggestion! I'll consider this,

[@allopswe]

@@wranglerstar tack!

[@reddogknives]

18 ft 2x3 with 47 pegs as key hangers

[@utubel20]

Awesome to see an awesome Aussie product. I met one of the founders of Lucas Mills and they’re based in my local region of Albury-Wodonga, Australia

[@brokenujoints3811]

It's a great machine. Had mine for over 10 years. Makes great lumber and huge bar tops that he local band mills can't. As in 50 inch diameter oak. Pull lumber off the top, flip it on the forks onto the 8 x 8 bearers, make lumber off the other side, then skim. If under 8 inches (model 827 Lucas mill) one edge can be cut. Took 6 guys to lift the one bar top I made..16 foot long red oak! Amazing machine.

[@ishure8849]

Wooragee,

[@etzlermilling1621]

I have tons of work lined up I bought a frontier sawmill a few months back and have actually bought a flatbed with a crane on it so I can pick up and move logs around!

[@wheeler7973]

I bought an Alaskan mill on your recommendation a few years ago. Its a lot of fun. But that Lucas is next level

[@alfulton5946]

This video shows happy wife happy life. He cuts her 2×6s for the window box builds her green house all without complaints. That's why he is always mellow and happy in his videos.

[@wranglerstar]

I don't cut lumber to please my wife, I cut lumber because I enjoy milling logs,

[@maliktanzilkaleemel4995]

Looks great, you definitely make it LOOK easy. I've had my mill about 2 months. Still in the learning curve, minus 4weeks waiting for spare blades.

[@christopherchandler1261]

Didn't you need to flatten the top of the log again after removing the 6 x 6? I saw the log move.

[@SkinnyMedic]

Nice CAT TQ in your shirt pocket!!

[@wranglerstar]

You bet

[@timgannon2993]

I was in my mid 50’s when I started watching this video, I’m now 96 and writing this comment from my nursing home 🧐

[@bedrospeterbedrosian2387]

Every time Cody says "professional homeowner", I smile and think how do I get "there" :)

[@carlgrayman7663]

How long did it take to line the log back up after you moved it with the excavator?

[@gregoirepainchaud]

Lol, he had the honesty to not cut that out but man... Some curse words might have been pronounced 😂

[@jonnybkuehl878]

It's has to be really nice finally having that sawmill dialed in and running smoothly!! I remember when you having such a headache when you first set it up.

[@heyyoubuddy6749]

Hi Cody it’s so to see you doing something you love. I love the Lucas sawmill to. Business is good where I am as well. We can’t use it to build houses but everything is ok. Cedar siding is popular as well as 2 by lumber. Timber’s sometimes ya tons of work right now. I’m glad I’m retired work would get in the way of making money hehehe. God bless you and yours. Thanks for all you do. By the way I think you are number one when it comes to Lucas sawmills on KZbin.

[@lannagifts1]

That would looks gorgeous. Here in Thailand wood is expensive and most structures we use steel. How many of us held our breathe when you lifted the 6x6 over the top of the saw mill.

[@ishure8849]

As long as he doesn't drop it on the power head that soft light stick would cause no damage.

[@wahbii]

Hey Mr. Wranglerstar, can you do a quick video doing an overview of your UTVs? I remember when you got your first one and now you have a few. I be interested in knowing your experience with them now. Thanks

[@mattshaffer5935]

Exo Suit=Powered Armor. Ya should read Heinlein’s Starship Troopers if you haven’t. It’s very interesting and very different than the movie. Anyway love the milling vids. That full dimension lumber is beautiful!

[@shorttimer874]

Hard to make a good action movie when so much of the story is what's going through someone's head

[@mattshaffer5935]

@@shorttimer874 Yeah it’s true. Love the movie and the book for different reasons.

[@kylestillwell7931]

Keep the videos going teaching me so so much wranglerstar love y’all guys

[@MaynardFamilyHomestead]

You’re starting to sound like a Florida man, a cool 81° LOL!

[@THEMOWERMEDIC1]

900% humidity here and 78 in Texas The heat index makes it feel like 104°

[@hkgonra]

I agree, I’m a Tennessee man and 81 is HOT, I like it between 40 and 60 for working outside.

[@sandman2587]

By far the best quality videos on KZbin!!!

[@steveperrin555]

You could cut timber all day and I could watch it all day! Think we've got a plan.

[@CainnechK]

👍. Glad to see the saw mill is up and running

[@bigpicturesstudio]

man thats a brilliant bit of kit, I want to come on vacation at your place hahaha. Great stuff!

[@HomesteadJay]

Great video as always! The lucas mill has paid for itself multiples times over by now! I remember first seeing it when you did the milling at the "white house"

[@unanimous4429]

Living the life I've always wanted 👍 i hope you're enjoying every second

[@alanandkarenrouse747]

If I had a saw mill like that there would not be too many trees standing around here. I love cutting wood. Be careful there, Cody, those birds are thinking you are working yourself to death and they are wanting to be ready!! Good work. THANKS!!!!!!

[@OPenne]

Hey Cody I just hit the link for Simplisafe and you save 30% not 20%, awesome and great job as always :)

[@tomray4139]

6x6x18ft weighs between 135 and 150 LB, depending on the moisture content.

[@user-nh3gu1ge3d]

Not only the weight but the fact that it's 18 feet long. Very difficult to carry, even if it was compact.

[@ahmedseif77]

Love your videos from Egypt 💖🇪🇬

[@glennford8844]

Do you like the Lucas mill? The circular saw setup is far quicker than the bandpass, and I can set and sharpen them in the shed. Made in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia using kholer motors. Single actions, no log rolling, good machine.

[@ishure8849]

Wooragee 👍🇦🇺

[@ColonelK0rn1]

Honest question: do you get sap/pitch on your hands when you're milling logs like that, or does it depend on how long the log has been drying? I would imagine you'd get some on your hands if you were milling green wood, but what do you prefer to mill? Beautiful wood you got from the rejected log!

[@vincentgiasson7551]

Cody is so funny with his new toy! These days it's impossible to see a new video without the excavator. Great video by the way!!!

[@peetvanstaden1990]

On a Lucas, vertical cuts should ideally never be done in a forward direction, can be unsafe and cause the whole machine frame to lift up on top of the log. It does make one-man operation like this a lot simpler though. I enjoy seeing you mill this up!

[@gus1966]

Defiantly a don't do!!!!! Vertical cuts should be done as a back cut!!

[@allthingsoutdoors3261]

Great video I love your videos this will definitely help me get better at cutting lumber keep up the good work wranglerstar your the best

[@DavidVanHelden1]

Have you decided on what color you will paint the tanks yet ? ...

[@scottybobatv]

You really had me going for a second there Cody, for a moment I thought you were actually going to bust out an exo-suit. Dont take me long to realise how gullible I can be 😁

[@TheThirdAVB]

Talking about the garden boxes remind me of the ram pump videos. Will there be any need on the new property?

[@TroyFronczek]

Just had a flash back when the mill didn't start on the frist key turn lol

[@shopnwoods9901]

Was the first 2x6 tapered? It looked like the mini ex moved the log a bit.

[@moobcars6490]

Love these logging vids! Keep safe and up the good work.

[@michaelday1192]

Cody when you cut the first 6x6 I saw a lot of blade shake ?

[@maskito4256]

Great video, Cody. God bless you and your family.

[@jstep100]

Something about watching a sawmill is mesmerizing.

[@PhilipCockram]

I like hearing you give out employment and money making advice . A lot of people will be , if not already , out of work . Thanks

[@billylee2312]

You need to move. There are more job openings in the United States than unemployed people!

[@henrybusjahn5788]

good on you sawmill time --love it build some buildings with it!

[@kccreations5945]

Would you be able to go over cost effectiveness of doing your own milling? I'd be curious to know cost of log vs the pieces you'd buy individually at the big box store. I just have no idea what logs go for of that size! Thanks for the content it's always great!

[@lifeoflarry6464]

A lot of camera work on that video, thanks for all the effort 😎

[@1truefreedomfighter]

Those birds are just doing what we all do: let’s watch Wranglerstar mill some wood!

[@gogro3322]

Love a sawmill👍🙏 I have a 08 lt15 and these are great days💪🙌

[@markknister6272]

Missed the 6x6s…. Oh well, next log. Priorities ~ garden vs fuel tank stand😄

[@MysticDonBlair]

If I had to be someone else, I would want to be like Cody. But I’m very proud of the man that I am. He is so dang cool!

[@wranglerstar]

Thank you brother,

[@MJPeddler]

I can almost smell it from here!

[@LittleDipper55]

No better way to spend my lunch break!

[@thomaskibsgaard4692]

You need the kind of prong that we use to lift edgeing stones så you dont maul those fresh new timbers. Very satisfying to watch those beeing cut :)

[@mattgarcia440]

Love that Lucas saw mill !!!

[@Bodgemiester]

You need the cordless dewalt leaf blower to blow sawdust off

[@isaaclandau5751]

@3:21 that blade seems to wobble a bit. Is that going to be a problem?

[@cjansson]

Really enjoyed that! Curious to know how long does the saw blade last?

[@joshc154]

Left us hanging with a promise of the greenhouse tour!

[@Juh02078]

All your videos motivate me

[@oscr_zen]

I've got an exosuit! kudos 👌

[@gregdankert]

It’s Alive! ( nice that the mill started)

[@shartne]

Looks like your making real actual 2x6 boards. Yes I also would love to make lumber all day everyday too would be fun and not to mention its worth more than gold.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

i think you need a sawhorse in the middle to stop warpage

[@hondacamoutdoors7104]

Did that timber shift when mr W used the mini-X to pick up that first piece of dimensional lumber?

[@anthonymiller8979]

Sure looked like it. In the view at 10:26 with the stickered lumber that first 2x6 board on the left looks thinner and a little wedge shaped at one end likely due to the shift

[@justinbone11]

wow! Great content today. Thanks Cody

[@SCooperEagle]

Just a tip: it's better to not drive long distances with the excavator backward as it puts more stress on the tracks.

[@rustythrombosis5417]

Confucius said that, right?

[@SCooperEagle]

@@rustythrombosis5417 HAHAHA! Yes, he had indeed.

[@jacobadams4915]

Prayn for you all! Miss you guys!

[@jim8045]

When you mill your own lumber do you have to get it stamped to pass building inspection?

[@williamkolis1567]

Cody goes all Sigourney Weaver on the timber in his eco-suit. “Get away from there you b!tch!” 🤣

[@lexmarkrp]

Anybody besides me skip the commercial. lol Great video.

[@botabob]

Is it possible to do the first cut the full diameter of the saw, and then come back and do the two inch vertical cut? It might make two by production a little faster. Just a thought and a question. Keep up the good work - cheers

[@buddymorgan2351]

Do u think a circle saw blade or bandsaw blade is better on a saw mill

[@wranglerstar]

I think both have advantages,

[@vicrattlehead8665]

You got some gta character vibe going on with them glasses man 😂

[@dpkicker07]

If you save some of that sawdust you can make some fire starters for your wood stove before winter

[@Will7981]

I thought for sure this video was going to be sponsored by Preperation H after the video of lifting the excavator bucket into the UTV.😂

[@johnathanrichard7753]

Why the Lucas mill vs a band saw mill have u made a video that I might have missed explaining why

[@heidilear7222]

You can cut lumber with out resetting the log unless you use a excavator to move the lumber

[@robertlogan9682]

Easier sharpening

[@ishure8849]

They're the quarter Saw king, equal to a band in recovery Saw through nails resharpen keep going set it up around a 50000 pound log and work your way down I've often thought how those band Saw carriages would go under such loads ?

[@tomray4139]

How many feet of cutting can you get out of the blade before needing to sharpen/replace it?

[@samstoned]

I just bought a new sawmill with the intention to start a mobile milling business

[@matthiascarroll1924]

Is there a video on them sawhorses? Seems like old time, quality craftsmanship.

[@wranglerstar]

yes I have a video series, search timber framed sawhorse

[@thecrazygamer544]

hey Cody I had a question about the saw. when you were cutting the 2 by 6's you individually cut the bottom and then the sides. would it be easier to do a 6 inch wide bottom cut then cut the sides.

[@ishure8849]

G'day Crazy, no if he cut six inches in the horizontal when he swings its set to intersect in the vertical so he would have to wind back and remeasure to time consuming. All saws no matter which type are more efficient in the vertical position because gravity clears the wood dust from the cut with horizontal sawing the dust collects under the blade causing friction heat expansion then inaccuracies .if you check out Saw mill shoot offs you'll see that nothing can beat the Lucas Mill in the $20K and under and that's in your soft oak bandsaws down under are vertical wide bade or rubbish 👍.

[@JBNetBreaker]

Wood prices seem to be coming back down here in Florida, interesting dynamics. A 1 1/2 by 3 1/2 for 20 shekels...

[@shubhamnaik9438]

was waiting for the sawmilling sooo desperately

[@earlyriser8998]

nice job..can't believe you didn't have spacers or the top row

[@CainnechK]

Hey Cody did u ever build the platform for that wall tent or is it on the back burner?

[@wranglerstar]

Not yet, I'm having trouble finding logs,

[@robertlogan9682]

How many times over do you think that mill has paid for itself?

[@jimjames1920]

Cody if I should ever be lucky enough to meet you I am going to buy you a good pair of leather work gloves. I never get out of the truck without them. The vultures are waiting for a little finger or two. LOL

[@troyroperiii5698]

Cody, what is the maximum span that you can use on lumber with out it bowing? I have had a real issue with lumber bowing and twisting.

[@wranglerstar]

It depends on the lumber, I'd guess around 6'

[@miguelpimentel8539]

Is it true that the equipment that is run by computers that you might own it but not the software that running it so if something goes wrong your forced to call a particular manufacturer of the equipment

[@cameronwilliams8833]

Couldnt find one measly comment about the beautiful praying mantis at 3:25 ..