Did I Just Break My $60,000 Sawmill

[@dean07252000]

Sassafras is a Hardwood but has a Janka hardness less than that of Southern Yellow Pine. Smells awesome when being cut, awesome for turning, furniture, and making canes! First wood I ever worked with, sadly can't find much of it out here in TX!

[@BlueSkiesUnlimitedBlogspot]

Sassafras is a hardwood that resembles black ash or chestnut. It is commonly used for boats and furniture, but is known to be used for fence posts and utility lumber as well.

[@troysgt]

Well that’s awesome!

[@Shad0wBoxxer]

The roots tast like black liquorice

[@fredmyers503]

I think you need a stage. . IE a deck with a raised platform, you also could run woodworking classes on it! But some of those slabs you just cut look like they would be amazing resin barn doors. . . Also you can not go wrong with a BBQ pit and bar. . .

[@andrewburkholder1117]

I agree, an outdoor bar!! Plus y’all need a kiln to dry them slabs!! Great job as always.

[@alanwilliams1095]

Too much weight on the blade caused it to bind (but you probably figured that out already). Try removing the slabs after a couple cuts to take the pressure off. I vote for an outdoor kitchen.

[@sarinhighwind]

Seemed like his feed was pretty hot too

[@bluecadillac]

@@sarinhighwind As I watched the log wiggle and move while it was being cut, I though uh-oh.

[@Rhyzal_]

Gotta go with the outdoor bar so you can raise a glass to the best slabs, but it definitely has to include a killer bbq/grill setup.

[@John_Malecki]

I think you';re right my friend !

[@TheRadaR581]

Absolutely needs to be an outdoor bar/patio!

[@benwagoner9741]

An outdoor tv is also necessary.

[@Bill_Hartnett]

100% this. Slabbin & Grillin...

[@joshsmith9765]

Tree house bar

[@mirandacollins5205]

Would absolutely love to see what you come up with for the outside sawmill hang spot!! Your projects always turn out beautiful!!

[@christopherrudolph5096]

So many fun one liners in this one, guys! Jordan being still super weird…all of the crotch references…and Man Bear Pig…love it and the sassafras wood looks incredible! Be nice for a big desk!

[@andrewduncan6587]

Thank you for sharing this. I've got a wood mizer ordered and picking it up in about a week. It's going to be a blast!

[@bgpappy30]

I know the Price of diesel is expensive but I would give anything to have your Ford truck. I have a 1997 Ford F150 with a 4.6. She don’t have any balls anymore but I still love her because she’s the only thing I ever had that was mine. Thank you for sharing your videos man. I think it would be sweet if you put a treehouse over there by the mill. Thank you for sharing.

[@Winterborn3420]

Deck treehouse with a roof, kitchen and of course, a bar, Tiki torches and all. And probably a roof set up over your mill to keep that gorgeous mill all clean and un rusty etc. Great video as always!

[@zachpayne1761]

You should put something between the slabs when storing. Or else they will split.

[@buildingbespoke4792]

Im surprised you dont run wedges on pieces that big. Thats gotta be a pretty powerful saw if you dont have to unstack your cuts when you're making slabs.

[@Und3adNation4L]

The wood in front of the blade supports the cut enough the 3-4” behind the blade is supported and won’t pinch the blade. Normally don’t need to unstack or wedge the slabs unless you pop a blade or hit me teal and need to cut in to the log to free the blade.

[@markmitchell7359]

I agree of all the "how to" videos I've seen, wedges would also take stress off the blade. 3 blades in one day!!!, something is wrong there. Also idk if they are putting spacers between the slabs for air drying when sitting out.

[@jeremiahshafer9885]

@@markmitchell7359 definitely needs to space them when drying. Stickers prevent rot and allow airflow between slabs

[@Und3adNation4L]

@@markmitchell7359 I run my own band mill and have never needed to put wedges in the kerf it’s not needed. The chainsaw mill I’ll put wooden wedges in so it’s easier to flip them when done milling. The only thing that would snap a blade like that would be pushing through the cut to hard, to much blade tension, or hitting metal and continuing to use that blade. Stickers are a must for air drying if not they will mold and mildew.

[@bothemcitywoodworks9175]

sas is stunning when finished. I've been building with it for years. smells amazing too

[@scoleyballasso942]

Loved the video. You stuff always inspires me. Speaking of..you could build a deck with a log and slab storage area. Place to keep them off the ground that doubles for entertainment. Like a place with storage on one side and a entrainment space on the other.

[@drewbdoo_]

Looking forward to your deck bar tree house build! Though booze around a machine like this does sounds like an incredibly squirrely idea.

[@steveng4th]

Timber framed pole barn/lean to to dry the wood out of the elements with a deck with a sick bar and BBQ set up

[@donaldpowell7762]

🤣😂 Matt said in a video once, something like, “I have a hose. How do you think I fill the bucket?”

[@tnhunts2759]

Love the sawmill. We'd definitely have to put in a positive stop next to the rail where you load the logs in with the skid, it would take a shift for the operators to rip the guide rail out of the concrete lmao.

[@nshimala]

An outdoor bar shed would be awesome. Close the awning at night to lock it up.

[@jessec8562]

On a serious note… I enjoyed the grey boxed definitions towards the end, wish other channels would do the same. I enjoy education

[@brianbarham7077]

Yes!!! Build a cool outside table.

[@JonTheMiniBeastHadden]

shouldn't you have boards between your slabs so they stay separated so they can dry and cure properly?

[@gabrielmefrakis7200]

My thoughts exactly

[@shawnglover887]

Yeah we ripped 1"x 1" out of our lower grade slabs to use as stacking sticks, 1 stick every 4' across every layer to prevent warping when air drying

[@yh9917]

Yeah John, you need to separate the slabs with 1" × 1" sticks, hell even little 1/2" × 1/2" sticks would be fine. You need to allow air flow between the slabs, or they won't dry properly and could possibly even rot. You don't want all of your hard work retrieving the logs, the fuel to transport, the time you put into milling, to all go to waste. Please put some slats/sticks between the slabs 🙏.

[@ethangarretgunnels]

I’m some of his videos I see slabs set up with boards inbetween

[@Itz-Benjamin86]

When I'm having a bad day or I'm not feeling well, I watch your videos and I feel better right away! Thanks for the entertaining videos. Keep it up guys. Best regards from Germany.

[@jaywashington2196]

You have to go with the outdoor bar especially with independence day in a few weeks

[@hfdny37]

You definitely need an out building to get out of the sun during the summer, and warm in the winter. You need like a 3 season porch/out building. Table chairs, bar for when work is complete. You also have plenty of scrap wood to keep you guys warm during the winter. Fireplace/big wood stove.

[@markroper9269]

Bar/shed with storage for extra blades/picnic table with bbq area under cover. Love the video!

[@siebe41]

A tree house bar with a deck. Really enjoying the saw mill content. Just sort of a cool change of pace. Are you guys going to dry the slabs outside or are you setting aside an area in the shop for it?

[@cyrus5454]

A mash up, like the man bear pig.

[@rickswordfire4774]

If it has a bar and a deck, then it's a tree _mansion_

[@tlh878]

Outdoor kitchen and bar. Smoker and bbq with a prep area and a bar top to mix drinks. Then of course, a table to sit and enjoy it all.

[@jonz01]

Outdoor bar/kitchen. great looking slabs!

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Very nice job John and the gang. Can't wait to see more videos soon my friends. Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friends. Weld On. Fab On Keep cutting. Stay squirrely. Keep making. God bless.

[@beautinkham6433]

I vote for a covered patio with a brick bbq/smoker and some kitchen amenities like running water and a mini-fridge or kegerator, all accompanied by a lovely spalted maple table, a bench, and a few chairs

[@pr0_tr0ll]

not going to lie, I saw that thumbnail and gasped. you just got that mill and Jordan breaks it! lol. id love to see you build an area to watch the mill and use that slab as a table.

[@John_Malecki]

I think we must !

[@thewoofworker6840]

Build a pergola with a parking spot for your skid steer. Adding stickers to your slabs while they're drying will help them dry faster. Just use a 2x2s or something similar.

[@m2lumber]

Ambrosia beetle is named after the ambrosia fungus that is typically on its back. It's a symbiotic relationship between insect and fungus where the fungus helps to break down the wood and create a useable food/resource for the beetles larvae to eat as they grow/mature within the wood. Cheers! :)

[@nightraven2878]

would help if you guys installed a debarker it will cut down on dulling saw blades and maybe some sort of water injector system to cut down on the sap sticking to the blades i ran a fully hydro for a couple of years and without the debarker we run through blades faster than we could install them given the logs we cut was dragged straight through the mud to the mill!

[@clarkuslauss1365]

It's a loss of money of course but the most important thing is that he didn't have any injuries when the blade broke

[@169_KJK]

Outdoor kitchen/bbq + some wood shelter so that the logs/slabs can dry better… Keep up the nice work folks🤘🏻

[@joshbauer2223]

Make sure to put stickers under each slab when air-drying!

[@johngayer7835]

I think you should create an awesome squirrely outdoor kitchen/bbq/smoker/bar area

[@sdbigguy]

Great project and loving the milling. It’s nice to know that when you go “home” all the relatives always have an opinion on whatever you are doing and are not against sharing with you. Are you going to be using stickers on those slabs? Are you ever going to talk Matt into coming down to your shop? I’d love to see something made out of the sassafras. Interesting looking wood. I’m voting for the covered patio/grill station/bar set-up to watch the milling. For those folks not working they can turn it into a drinking game… you know, Whenever John blames someone (take a drink) broken or dull blade (take a drink) every time someone makes a crotch joke/comment (take a drink). Thank you so much for sharing!

[@warpo007]

Can see you're loving the mill John! lol... i reckon for pro mill tips and tricks, check out Matthew Cremona's channel. He is doing a lot of home restoration atm, but he has some out-of-this-world mill skills. Can slab logs the size of Texas on his own. very skilled carpenter overall.

[@frankstraka6423]

Thank god there's a comment section, I am sure John and the boys had no idea about wedges or using them to separate slabs in their storage like they have from the last shop. I am sure he had no idea about this and it totally wasn't mentioned in the last video either where he lost 2 other expensive blades.

[@ck_sidekick8306]

So, first thing to build is a pole barn over the mill! And buy a big push broom! Outdoor bar and bbq shack is a must.

[@danielaustin3940]

Incorporate the Sass for the outdoor project. It has rot resistance qualities.

[@Andrewlang90]

Just an idea. Might be cool to get a cool old flat bed 5 ton with a crane on it for loading and hauling logs. Rolling advertising for you, and if it’s a cool old ride, people will definitely notice it. Keep it up John, love the sawmill content

[@tsr1190]

Think you should build a deck with an outdoor kitchen n canopy. Also surprised you havent built a canopy over the mill so you can operate it in the all weather

[@jacobrzewnicki1832]

Dude it's so cool that you're exploring your way through life finding these new interests and pursuing them 100% and seamlessly pivoting your channel to show it all. You're the man 🙌🏼 can't wait to see what's next for you guys

[@MikeJones-dr8os]

yes to all those ideas about building bar or table to watch the mill. should go next to bbq pit. also thank for the text explain about ambrosia vs spalding. Im sure I spelled it wrong but get the idea. stay squirley.

[@AmericanRusticWoodworks]

I'll take my Norwood HD36 any day! when you're done with a cut it's almost like you just put it through a plainer it's that smooth...... But once 3 years ago I wish I could have cut a 40 inch black walnut log without shaving it to 36" though...

[@ThoenWorks]

👍👍👍👍👍👍 Super enjoy ! and - The bonus is it make me feel awesome when I go look at my $2000 homemade machine. BUILD iT - Long Sawmill shed with the hangout on one end. New slab for the table every time.

[@John_Malecki]

That is awesome man!

[@mattgrimmett6067]

Remove the slabs as you cut John....that mill is SICK

[@RICHat22]

Maybe wedges to prevent binding? IDK much about sawmilling and have never done it. Maybe cut a bunch out of the scraps and slide them in as you're cutting.

[@TheSMEAC]

I vote for a stilted shed/perch like thing with a walk around porch. You’d have a good place for a safety observer and any visitors + a place to entertain clients, catch lunch, and douse the end of the day with some beers 🍻

[@stonee1968]

Outdoor bar and grill would be freakin awesome.

[@2buncharlie]

Just a quick question y do you hose down the slabs once you cut them? To stop them drying out to quick or just to clean them?

[@matahaikonen9390]

Be glad you have so cheap gas over there.. in Finland it is about 10.3 dollars per gallon, almost double and rising fast

[@markduggan3451]

Those slabs look amazing, I wish I lived close enough to see them in real life.

[@Jrod7498]

"Jordan's still super weird" has me creased 🤣

[@billdiehl156]

Thanks for the Man-Bear-Pig reference. Not enough KZbin videos have the stones to mention the beast.

[@waylangrantham8843]

Deck, mini bar, smoker, roof to extend over the mill, so the rain doesn't stop the squirrellyness. Come fall add tube heaters for year round milling

[@jasondufresne7005]

Tree-house bar with a deck. Brick pizza oven and a grill with smoker. Lower level patio with a fire pit and a second level just because!

[@joshuabraselton2455]

I worked in a saw shop for a while at a major lumber company where we did maintenance work on bandsaws and the machines they run on and watching that happen hurt my soul. We had a saw basically explode one time sending shrapnel through the wire cage around the machine… luckily only one person was hit in the back by a tooth that had sheared off and he ended up being alright.

[@danielhamilton9472]

That wood would look sick as countertop material. Very clean.

[@MCsCreations]

Man, what beautiful wood! 😮 Fantastic, John!!! Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@terhx]

Love to see a rebuilding a that trailer it sure needs some love :D

[@nwflyboy]

Somebody may have already mentioned this but I'm not seeing any coolant on the blade. Does it have you run water or coolant on there? I have a small Mill and I use water and Pine-Sol that runs directly on the blade

[@Dont_Poke_The_Bear]

Sassafras is awesome to work. The smell is awesome, it finishes up beautifully, it's very light.

[@pmiller4421]

An outside bar sounds awesome! Setup for a smoker

[@andyplays2783]

Make a desk like you had at the end but make a cathedral ceiling shelter above it

[@strahanzk]

A outdoor deck/bar would be a great idea to have for the mill

[@derrickbrawley3145]

Your outdoor space needs to include a really nice outdoor kitchen/ smoking area to cook while you're milling

[@ronedge3086]

Sassafras smells delicious. I made my mantel out of a slab that came from a tree taken down by a tornado that hit our area when I was in grade school in 1982. Once I heard when and why the tree came down, I had to buy it.

[@dextonfeldark]

I think a picnic grilling area would be bad ass.

[@Zogg1281]

A nice outdoor bar would look awesome, great for after works drinks (alcoholic) as well as drinks while working (non-alcoholic) and maybe a good place for clients to watch the process a bit 👍👍👍👍👍

[@craigschaffer828]

Awesome looking neighborhood!

[@flamedphoenix84]

Always a tree house always. But you have to have a balcony off the tree house to watch the mill. Good luck with this project.

[@michaelwillson6847]

A think it's gotta be a tree house with but underneath gotta dig a massive hole and put a swimming pool in with a poolside bar. Give u another chance use some big machines! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍😁

[@williamgreen9663]

Your slabs will dry faster if there's spacers between them in the stack. Looks great 👍

[@Bass2010]

Does the saw mill have coolant running on the blades when is cutting I don’t see anything cause if not that’s why your going through so many blades and if it is you should try putting some transmission fluid in it to help and you really need to sticker you slabs or they are going to warp really bad

[@GamingFruguy]

Build a deck out of slabs from something you don't want to use for tables, and also put a bar on it made from slabs, with a huge slab table to eat at along with a grill on a slab.

[@TomCGhost]

Love the growth of this channel. And the realism. Blade Break. And Shiz get squirrely no matter how good a plan.

[@yamhcaz7867]

Sheetz is like heaven on Earth!!!

[@bradfoster5744]

Build it all lol. Deck, kitchen, table, etc.

[@denisebergeron10]

sassafras leaves are dried and crushed to make file. its what makes gumbo delicious. 😊

[@denisebergeron10]

We milled some sassafras already. Its a beautiful wood. It engraves awesome on the laser too!!

[@cgr6513]

You need to sticker those slabs if you hope for them to dry correctly! But, keep having fun!

[@Lorddanielrushton371]

A nice deck/bar/BBQ pit would be nice. If you run a metal detector over the logs first you may find the metal bits the kill you blades. Might save some money on blades.

[@bjmxd]

build a small cabin style wuith deck and tv for rainy days maybe but also or those super hot summer days to enjoy the saw mill and the views near the shop

[@nathanyax772]

Not sugar maple. I’d say red or silver. Great vid! Love the sawmill!

[@Mysticknife33]

With every episode I get more excited about the 2022 shop tour.

[@John_Malecki]

May be sooner than you think…..

[@Mysticknife33]

@@John_Malecki freakin sweet!

[@veniaminpetrashishin9466]

Make a deck, that’d be dope! With a canopy.

[@liamhand4792]

I don't if already do but make sure you put spacers in between each slab otherwise it won't dry evenly let alone all the way through the wood FYI i love content keep up great content old man

[@thegrimpeur]

Seems to me like the modus operandi of this saw mill business is basically "hold my beer", and I love watching it.

[@jamesnowlin03]

Need a roof over the sawmill to keep it dry in the rain and protect your slabs. Plus youbget shade when its hot and no snow in your way in the winter.

[@timring1344]

You need a massive outdoor bar/cabana/kitchen with a pizza oven and smoker.

[@codyjameson6951]

Epoxy light saber: pour the epoxy in a similar mold but maybe over size it by 1/4” if possible, once cured bore a hole length wise from end to end and insert either A) wooden rod B) metal rod, add several screws to either end through the epoxy and the center rod(whichever you’d choose) to secure it in place, then you should be able to turn it on the lathe without it bouncing around too much and also you’d have a reference of center. Once turned down, you could add a epoxy cap and maybe reflective strips inside to help illuminate the light

[@megangumkowski3181]

Build it !! A bar for sure

[@mikeymopar1171]

Make a picnic table with benches would be cool

[@jacobhicks7959]

Forester from Erie, that is likely a silver maple. If the leaves look kinda like hard/sugar but the bark looks like soft/red and multiple stems i would say silver (not there to see it)

[@shawnglover887]

Gotta make sure you keep the blade stabilizer about 2-3 inches away from the closest point of your cut on the log. Also super slow on wider cuts with questionable grain and the extra weight of slabs on top will affect the cut of course