I did not see this coming!

I thought I did my homework before purchasing a portable sawmill. This is one aspect of milling that I did not plan for. MOLD!

[@mst5632]

you can save electricity by cutting your timber “proud”, let it dry, warp/twist, grow mold, etc. and then near the time of actual use you put it back on the mill and make final cuts. Mold is easy to hand planer off but bigger twisting may not be overcome by planing. I cut 6x6s initially as a 8x8 (or as close to that as possible), let then season covered overhead-only outside for at least one year, then cut to final dimension when I want to use it. My timber is clean, straight, stable and dry when actually used.

[@TheBeardedCarpenter]

Howdy y’all- good information. I lived in Florida for a while and I understand the humidity there. Here in Arkansas we have quite a bit of humidity to deal with. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@activeoutdoorssawmillediti7736]

Yes....our good lumber drying season is only about 3 months long.

[@norcalfishingvideos4277]

Humility is stronger than humidity! Thankyou for the heads up by sharing

[@johnjaco5544]

Thanks

[@jenniferwhite6089]

i would stick a dehumidifier in the barn to

[@terryatpi]

No more videos?

[@BissellMapleFarm]

Where have you been? I keep waiting for a new video...

[@mattbibeault843]

Just found your channel. I like your content and subscribed. Good luck with it. Beautiful slabs. I s the one that has the pith running through it stable enough to use or do you cut it into dimensional lumber?

[@activeoutdoorssawmillediti7736]

Matt....that slab is currently air drying outside. So far it has remained stable. My hope is that it can be used as is. Thanks for the kind words and for watching. Mike

[@cabinman]

Timbor...a professional grade powder mix that will kill mold and prevent it from returning (unlike bleach which does NOT kill mold) and prevent wood consuming insects. Mix it with water and spray on, don't need a respirator. Love that sawmill setup and the barn!

[@undergroundkustomz2796]

Very useful information. Thank you! Wish you were making more videos!

[@robwells354]

After building my mill and a year of cutting , here in dryish Southern California, i decided I should have built the kiln when I built the mill.

[@J316-y4c]

Just use a planer on the lumber. It’ll clean up. Looks like your lumber is cut fat anyway.

[@MAJ_TADean]

That’s another great idea. Mold has been my enemy.

[@earlholmes9740]

Good info, new to milling and storing. Thank you.

[@mcpiddler1135]

I can add a loud shout-out to the Forestry Forum also!

[@Ivanskrakow]

Pretty good! my question is that most folks i know will build their cabin with green beams, as it is easier to complete all of the joinery ? jut wondering

[@activeoutdoorssawmillediti7736]

Ivan...I build with green timber because I can't wait the years a 6x6 will take to reach environmental equilibrium. I don't mind the twists and cracks. We are going after a rustic look anyway. Thanks for watching Mike

[@tennesseetimber]

Great information! About to start milling, and I did not know this. Thanks

[@activeoutdoorssawmillediti7736]

Glad it was helpful.....Thanks for watching Ethan.

[@TheMakersMarkTSF]

Thank you very much, I am planning on building a drying shed and you just saved me from making a mistake by closing the walls in. I did not consider the lack of circulation that would cause.

[@activeoutdoorssawmillediti7736]

Scott....I got so wrapped up in operating the mill that I ignored best practices in dealing with the sawn lumber. Hopefully we are on the right track now. Thanks for watching. Mike

[@DustinFife]

I had the exact same problem, and had no idea what I was looking at. Thanks for the info!

[@activeoutdoorssawmillediti7736]

Glad it was helpful Dustin. Thank you for watching. Mike

[@michaelramesar3713]

I like your thumb nail

[@activeoutdoorssawmillediti7736]

Thanks buddy....I thought you would like it.