Leveling The Sawmill- Frontier OS27

[@cherylstark99]

Fix the darn brakes. That tractor is awesome. Definitely worth fixing and having. We couldn't do anything without ours. We are old.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I hear ya.....I just don't know if i have the means to fix it. John and I plan to fiddle with it next week a bit

[@richhoward596]

What a great job on moving the sawmill Jay. No worries about the setbacks - it comes with being human. Finally catching up on my viewing as it has been a busy month or so. Take care my friend!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey, thanks Rich. Have been busy Here too....so totally understand. Hope you are doing well my friend

[@michygoss7148]

Ooooo! I like that post hole digger!! 🤩 Nice job - that’ll make your milling experiences feel more ‘lived in’, like camping in a tent vs camping in a trailer 😊

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha....two years ago I removed the blades from the gas power ice auger and have been drilling holes in sand ever since. Works WAY better than I thought it would. Lol. PS....so sorry about Ole Scout.

[@michygoss7148]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen yeah it looks like it works amazingly well! Didn’t know it was an ice auger! Thank you. It’s been hard - we can’t stop thinking and talking about it all. But life goes on. ❤️‍🩹

[@charlieaustin2818]

Let the milling begin for the addition.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Beams, joists, and rafters coming soon 😊

[@kathleenmills1956]

Jen is so funny. I died when I saw her cape flying in the wind lol.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊 she is a joyful one. 😉

[@2007KB]

Good job Jay. Sawmill looks great! Looks like the damn deer flies are out!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

oh ya they just showed up un-invited

[@2007KB]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen LOL

[@CrabbyBill]

Nice job with the mill, I'm usually half way through a project when I remember to turn the cameras on

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha.......I'm still blaming the camera Man

[@MelissaMalzahn]

Jen to funny you almost became a human kite. It's good to have fun, Jay. That's nice of John to help you get the sawmill into place. Getting hot here in Arizona 105° for the next 2 weeks.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

John is a good man......he has bailed me out a few times. I return the favor too.

[@lauraquigley6403]

Thanks for the video. That tractor might be old but it sure made a big difference! Maybe put new breaks in the tractor. John was nice to help! Love that Jen is so much fun playing with her make shift kite!😃Blessings, Laura

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

I'm sure this old tractor could use some TLC, im ok with vehicles but big old tractors intimidate me a bit

[@Immobiliermarrakech5933]

I enjoyed your videos, great job!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you 😊

[@gabrieldinatale9728]

Nice wind for wind generators.👍👍

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

We have to contend with wind all the time. Looks like Jen was having fun. Lol. We built a similar deck for our mill. Now we have to tear it all down to move it. It takes a lot of time and energy to put all those posts in for sure. Take care. We want to give you guys a call if you don’t mind. We want to pick your brain a bit on the cottage build.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey guys, I remember your mill platform....I watched and inquired your opinion on your set up because I had planned on doing it that way and was happy to see yours set up similar. Send up an email guys and we can chat or give us your number on an email and I'll call ya. Or Facebook message whatever is easiest.

[@kathleenpitt1981]

Your makeshift beam looks great!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😁

[@rebeccaphillips3254]

Admire your talents, have fun! ❤️😎📽

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Rebecca, 😊

[@BELaDonna]

Getting that sawmill set up level will be a game changer for you, so nice that you have a great neighbor willing to assist! Jen is easily amused and had me chuckling, lol.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

She is a keeper.....always having fun, LOL

[@debbiemiller7342]

Nice job getting it moved!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Debbie

[@suepeterson5675]

Looks good Jay. 👍Jen I thought you were going to buck-a-roo that tree , yeeeee haaaa ! But ya didn’t ☹️

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Lol, that's funny. I was bossing Jen around too much for her to have fun.....boo on me, lol

[@karlsoffthegrid1378]

Very nice set up buddy! I’m excited to see the mill be put to work. Thank heavens for good neighbors

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Heck ya buddy......there are some things you just can't do yourself, lol

[@canajian]

looks great J! 👋😎👍

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks buddy

[@donclay3511]

Looking great!!! All these steps that enable big progress.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

For sure. Thanks Don

[@KrissBartlett]

good job Jay lucky you had friend help you good job Jhon

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks KB, you are right I'm very lucky to have John's help. 👍

[@ZIL68]

Jay, I think the wind turbine is a good idea! Jen, stay a little kid at heart ❤️ as long as you can!! Love to see you all are getting ready for more "adventures!"

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊😊😊

[@johnkirby6547]

Great job Jay, very solid.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks John, think I'll add a little cross bracing just for good measure

[@carolannbolinger3795]

Hay you do what you can. We can get the just out of it. Thanks for sharing

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Carol

[@siegriedroy6467]

Good Job J&J&J!!! Ithought itwill now be difficult to bring the Trees up to the „uplifted“ Mill, but you showed us that it is easy and practible!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey, thank you my friend. I have to have a little longer ramp logs now, But barely an incline with that set up so good to go. Appreciate the support

[@nareshbalgobin8101]

Great job buddy..thanks neigbour John as Well...🤍🙏🏼

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you my friend. I think John earned a pat on the back too, thanks

[@nareshbalgobin8101]

@@OffgridwithJayandJen 💚💚💚🙏🏼

[@josefreck1103]

Gute Arbeit von euch beiden 👏🏻👍😁😊😉😇🤗🙋‍♂️

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thank you Josef.....appreciate the support my friend

[@justiceleague1146]

Great job on the sawmill, that should work better for you!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Oh ya

[@Timr45_70]

Nice work on the new mill platform. bet that is even better on your back . maybe set two blocks beside the mill frame for your ramp logs to sit on so you don't have to roll them so high and then them dropping onto them frame . Have you ever thought about using the blade on the back of the tractor as a brake ? Drop it to anchor you while lifting or as your moving something slow !

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha.....that old tractor slows down when the blade is dropped, lol. The loader stops it too. Lol. The brakes still work. But it is very hilly on our property and the tractor is very heavy.

[@patricialora5692]

Nice job 👏

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Patricia

[@brads4667]

Great job. I know that was a lot of work

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks my friend....it took one time for sure, but the rewards will be worth it. Best wishes Brad

[@briankeithfisher7305]

Jay, you're quite patient! Wonderful work. Fortunate to have a nice neighbor, John. Jen, you're lucky to have Jay. Also, love the caption humor:) A thought came to mind watching the windy conditions - perhaps some type of wind mill thus creating stored energy? Just a whacky thought. Look forward to your next video. Take care!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Brian for your kind words. I truly appreciate them. We might consider a wind turbine at some point. For now the solar panels do a good job, but having the extra peace of mind with some wind power might be nice. Best wishes my friend

[@jimcrowell5093]

Hot dang let the milling begin👍💪✌

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Woot woot

[@hyundia1]

well Jay that looked easy and went really well from where I was sitting lol now all you need is a roof over it to make it perfect thanks for sharing my friend see you soon

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey, thanks Perry. It did actually go fairly well.....but lots of work

[@kristingrounds4163]

nice video!!!!love you guy thanks for sharing!!!!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Our pleasure! Best wishes Kristin

[@sylviamayo379]

Love watching you guys every time it's very interesting and you do a great job. "Til next"

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Glad you are here with us SM.....Best wishes

[@mikefalanga437]

Now comes the fun part, ya need to build yourself a stall to go over that mill, protect it from the weather, and falling trees etc. But at least that'll only be 6 posts in the ground, 4 in the back and the two in the front where you'll be loading the logs! Ya really need to get those brakes fixed, that could very dangerous 👍 nice job on the mill stilts

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

That is a great plan.....I hope to get to it this year. 😀

[@otakelblanchemanor0659]

One item checked off the list! Looks great!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

👍👍👍

[@dgriffejoen]

Looks like a solid construction, I think it will last for years.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Thanks Dave.....hope so too 😁

[@brianiller2793]

That's the way I did the floor joists on my porch after the wife says wants it longer but with screws and knock plates for rafters

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hoping it holds up for a good long time

[@troypayne3078]

I must be doing something wrong with my earth auger. I can only get 12 inches down until I hit a 12-16 inch rock. Then another foot until I hit another one. Two minutes of using the auger and an hour of prying out rocks per hole almost every time. More rocks than dirt in northeast MN. You made that look easy although I know it is very hard work.

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hey, thanks Troy. Think my area is just far more sand than other parts of the state. I had a moment or two that slowed me down, but so far so good with that old ice fishing auger ,lol

[@RonnyandBrettany]

That is a nice sawmill!!! 🤣 You definitely need a kite to fly!!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha, thanks guys. That sawmill was on the want list for a lot of years. When the world got a little screwy a couple years back and we finally had and and a place to put it.....I had to get it. Thanks for being here guys

[@laruedouglas1064]

Awesome 💪

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

😊 thanks....I'm pretty happy

[@jam2192411]

OMG. Scout thinks it’s his new flirt pole!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Lol

[@johnmarquardt1991]

Will spring arrive in July?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha.....this project took a few weeks already together so the tail end of it was only a few days old. Getting back caught up buddy

[@rudellblair7276]

Wind generator?

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Maybe

[@Revelation22-13]

Ephesians 2:8-9 King James Version 8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9 Not of works, lest any man should boast

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Dosent matter how old your tractor is as long as it runs starts

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

true

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Those tractors have brake adjustments. Just drum type and shoes ar probably worn and need adjusting.

[@janottesen4661]

👍👍🇩🇰🇩🇰🇩🇰🍺🍺🍺😎😎

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Cheers 🍻

[@mariemcgillen7401]

fix the brakes on that tractor, please

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Ha, that is a big old machine, will have to find someone with the tools for the job

[@exroyalcanadian]

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Cheers my friend