Logs to Lumber 2: Cutting, Drying and Using the boards

Once the cant is finished the fun begins! Cutting boards, stacking and stickering to dry, and using fresh-sawn lumber right on the building!
The mill used is a Granberg Alaskan Mk IV Chainsaw Mill, available at:
granberg.com/p...
Granberg Affiliation - Updated 2021
This video was made with no affiliation to Granberg, but thanks to your views and support, we are now a Granberg Ambassador! Thank you!

[@lureofthenorth]

Part 1: Making the cant: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKLKkICMl8pnjck

[@henryjk9419]

Love the videos, starting to do some cutting and billing myself, just a quick question, are the mill guide plates you used in part 1 store bought or custom made? around how thick are they? i was thinking to jsut cut some 1/4" plate with the plasma cutter to help save on the project!!

[@manlystyleunder50]

you need to impregnate this girl man, she is fucking amazing women like her a rarities nowadays

[@MrGelmid]

HOW IT IS CALLED. Тhanks?

[@futureboy7653]

@@manlystyleunder50 That's a bit forward, isn't it?

[@manlystyleunder50]

@@futureboy7653 id give her triplets

[@nathanjohnson1298]

love watching all the worms in fast motion lol.

[@jm4810]

I was hoping someone else noticed this

[@rockethound69]

What's with those worms?

[@scoopyall2996]

It’s nice to see you and your friend getting along so well, not often do you see such a happy couple working together!

[@timeless6964]

Great Job, for a One Man Show!!!......House Looks Great!!!

[@comancherocha7013]

Honestly this was very educational , the pointer about letting the wood dry while the wood is alredy put on the house is very useful.. cheers

[@bobwebber8521]

There will always be dorks who criticize what ever you do so tell them to stick their heads where the sun don't shine. Good videos thanks.

[@ahikernamedgq]

That cart with the extra long handle is a brilliant idea.

[@rayrodriguez6]

Big guy, I really enjoy your teachings of the lumber word,great job. since I'm a human lover I would love to see you on your next video using your ear protection, you kind will appreciate it.

[@lureofthenorth]

You'll be happy to check out my latest milling vid then!

[@joshuaheart2764]

Looks like your living the dream. Good for you!

[@SmokeFlame1]

Very good two part series. In video1, I was impressed by the two plates at each end of the log in which you placed your rails. I've never seen that before. I think that most efficient system I've seen for a chain saw mill.

[@MikeS-um1nm]

This is absolutely beautiful and mesmerizing to watch. I watched both videos, parts one and two and felt sad that there wasn't a part three! I've done a lot of carpentry and construction and I would LOVE to build myself a little log cabin in the woods somewhere, on some property that I own. My only fear is that after purchasing the property and and all tools and materials I need, and feeling that I have it "pretty much" all figured out, there's going to be some form of "Government Intervention" and new codes and regulations that charge me up the "ying yang" and basically bankrupt me! I have just about every carpentry, masonry, tile, plumbing tool there is for my project, and God knows I put them to good use renovating homes for OTHER people, but I don't have a SAW MILL!! I would REALLY love to rip some boards like this and build a small cabin, where I could "escape" to every once in a while and spend some quality time out in Nature! I have a question that's unrelated to this project, but I'm really curious. At around 2:30, there are some insects running around on the saw dust pile. They seem to be moving like ants, but they look far to big to be ants. Anyone know what they are? I like bugs, to a degree, and I'm curious as to what those bugs are.

[@lureofthenorth]

It is definitely an amazing thing to have an escape in nature; especially if you've built it yourself! I say don't fear the man, get out and get started! In Ontario there are still many unorganized townships that would allow building without a permit or inspection (though I would still advise building to code as a minimum!)

[@lureofthenorth]

Oh, and the bugs crawling all over the place are tent caterpillars. They are cyclical, and last year was a bad year for them!

[@MikeS-um1nm]

@@lureofthenorth Thank you for the reply! I really appreciate it!!

[@billobrien4761]

Thanks for the video! You just saved me a ton of work and a bunch of cash! God bless!

[@petermorrow7932]

I put a tarp down to catch hall the saw dust, also have a leaf blower that has suck function and puts the saw dust into a bag which make clean up easier, love your method of sobbing too dude👍🏽

[@nickberdebes8874]

Excellent! Thank You! Best wishes from Montreal!

[@HarshHazeStudios]

You sold me on going forward with a Chainsaw Mill instead of waiting on saving for a bandsaw mill! On a separate note - Use BT to get those caterpillars, then spray the trees with neem oil late fall and/or early spring. You will get rid of them in a year or two ... otherwise they will just get worse

[@BowenOrg]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The side of the house with the newly milled lumber SURE LOOKS NICE!!! Great job you "good looking couple!" ha! ha! : ) Amen Retired, Veteran

[@walsterdoomit]

Awesome and again ty for posting. I see the idea and you're quite skilled. I can do that, i can use the saws and im a carpenter . Jack of all trades but, Master of most. I started in 87. Youre video inspired me thanks. Im moving to southern WV My home is well up on a mountain and I will have maybe 9 people on the street below. About 5000 acres behind me up on top. I have a few trees not too many, but solitude from the crazy world! Theres several large tree to use that will get me learning and ill use them for my home. :) You saved me from not having a plan. I know! IM NUTS! Thats why I am moving there. to settle my brain. But this is perfect to make a small living. You guys are cool ROCK ON! Chickens yep they will grow fat on caterpillars. Ticks ants anything that moves. And they taste good in garlic saute.

[@lureofthenorth]

Thanks Walter! Good luck in your new venture! Chickens sound like a great idea to keep the caterpillars down. Fortunately there were literally NONE this year. They go in waves and in cycles I suppose. Thankful for that this year! All the best,

[@michaelteti5148]

love your place! you have a real nice setup. thank you & good luck!!!

[@1rdgrnnr]

great video on building a cant, and one gorgeous creature at 7:52 , you're a lucky man !!!

[@bm6967]

Das beste was ich je gesehen habe von Kettensägemühlen ein sehr geniales Ding 👍

[@anijohnson8082]

One day i would love to meet an older gentleman who knows all that you both know about bldg our own home. It is so satisfying watching and learning. Thank you so much!!

[@joshuacerini7631]

Wow every bit of this is absolutely awesome, thoroughly impressed, thank you for making the video!

[@frankapplegate4852]

Very helpful and video was well done. Right to the point made the process more enjoyable. Thank you

[@rickrodgers9277]

Thank you for the education. And thank you for the extra views. Very, very nice. lol A normal guy. Take care.

[@RightAscension]

Chainsaw plus sweat 💦 plus imagination = house and home for a family. Marvellous!

[@jamescooper2618]

I don't know why, but this is fun to watch. Thanks for showing us!

[@toddavis8603]

Beautiful board & batten building!

[@truckerdaddy-akajohninqueb4793]

Dad built a weekend "chalet" cutting his own lumber, except he brought the logs to a local mill. Stacked and dried a long time. But they were not completely dry and shrunk a little, evident from looking at the floor from underneath. Circa 1975. That was quite a feat.

[@bisarowood]

always a good idea to strap a building before B/ batten siding , learned that the hard way.... specially with 14" boards that could shrink a fair amount and cup as well .

[@robertjackson3792]

JUST SAW YOUR SITE...BOTH...1&2...WELL DONE...

[@maehay4065]

You are very organized with your beautiful wood stacking and I love watching videos with logs used straight out of the forest! This is the first time seeing your project so I gotta go back and see how you began buying your own land and designing your own home. This must be so rewarding to experience cutting every log and milling right on your own property! I noticed that younger people are doing more of this kind of journey into becoming more sustainable by building their own homes! I can tell you that I would rather live in a home that was built with this much attention to details and having a wonderful place to live!

[@lureofthenorth]

Hi Mae, yes, an incredibly rewarding process buying our wilderness property and building our own home. Unfortunately we didn't document the process. My hats off to those people are able to build their home AND share the whole process!

[@maehay4065]

Lure of the North oh that's too bad that you didn't document your whole process of building your own home! I would have watched it completely all the way through it! I did go looking for more information about your home building but I couldn't find any and I thought maybe I didn't search it right. Thank you for your quick reply so I will still enjoy your channel with a wealth of knowledge!

[@chriscoulombe8191]

Loved your video. I'm in Spring Bay on the island. I just milled some live edged cedar this spring for my bathroom. It is now dried and planed, and now I know how to make my straight edge for the floor and ceiling boards. I assume you guys live there year round. If you do, I'll give you a tip for your garage in a bag sheds. I go to princess auto and buy the heavy duty hay tarps. Silver in one side and black on the other. As we all know the shed coverings degrade and I throw the tarp over top and clamp them on at the doors with c clamps and 2 little pieces of 2x4. Silver for summer and black side for the winter. The sun will heat up the tarp through the snow and liquify it. For the most part the snow slides off the shed on its own.

[@rickw.6401]

really impressive, really organised, well thought out and executed. i know from experience just what it takes to fell, mill and construct your own place. well done. subbed.

[@josephd1046]

Great video. I just came back to watch it again and was surprised to realize you wife Kielyn is on Alone. I was like hey she looks familiar. Have been pulling for you.

[@lureofthenorth]

Yeah, that's her, before she was famous :D

[@PavlovsBob]

Very nicely done

[@sjohnson9230]

Wow... excellent video! I'm going to order my Alaskan Mill now that I've watched this. But wait there's more!!!! THAT IS KIELYN IN YOUR VIDEO!!!!!! SHE WAS AMAZING ON ALONE!!!!! :)

[@tribeverage7268]

Great video, thanks!!! Brotha, your wife is SMOKIN'!!!!! Cheers

[@lureofthenorth]

You got that right!

[@simonlambeth666]

Superb - really enjoyed the video. Sitting in my UK suburban home dreaming of the lifestyle!! One day when I retire!

[@happyhomecrafts]

Great video, you all look very happy =)

[@c.m.b.598]

Thank you for explaining the technique used in using green boards as siding.

[@botfoblhrp]

Awesome video, was wondering how to start with this cutting system . thank you for your time. Thanks for your time and teaching.

[@rogeliogarcia7423]

I love what you do. It seems to me that you have a lot of passion on what you do but, I am curious, what kind of chain saw and what kind of engine is that?

[@lureofthenorth]

Stihl 880

[@Gunnyc2027]

Thanks buddy. Hope your still doing good. Saw dust on the trail is a great idea. Got my saw today and awaiting my mills delivery by friday.

[@J1I9M7M4Y]

If you put a tarp on the ground you can collect the saw dust and dry it and use it as insulation in a shed floor for example..

[@billhazard4946]

I'm really impressed at the quality of the boards that mill puts out, I know your a seasoned pro at it but them are nice boards!!

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Well ! Both videos were really inspirational, so well organised, as you have to be doing this, I was a bit worried when you got between the log and the tree laying on the ground behind you, one slip and both your legs would be broken, and I think you cant afford the luxury of being out of action! Take care, I cant wait to start milling Oak trees !

[@jaycraft74]

I've stumbled on a great channel today thanks guys

[@oddketil]

This was awesome to watch. Thank you

[@depdannyj1]

One good thing about the sawdust is you can put it on your garden and it makes for a good aerator it holds the moisture in the ground and really makes your vegetables grow

[@stevesrt8]

There’s a fair bit of bar oil in chainsaw dust. Probably better not to use on veggies.

[@ronsnature9273]

Great video! Nice to see your work progressing nicely! You both have done a fantastic job!!

[@lureofthenorth]

Thanks Ron!

[@lolbr3720]

You manage lumber the same way I did. Never saw anyone do it this way except me.

[@BeingJapan]

Thanks for showing the process. I got a Grenberg mill now and will start milling in my forest in Japan. Excited to see what I can do.

[@MenardRebelRiders]

Absolutely beautiful! Can't wait to get everything in this week to start doing this myself. Love it

[@larryniidji]

That sawdust can be beautiful garden compost in a few years. Mixing with some organic soil and/or mushroom will speed the process. Great video. Really like the end clips for holing the square tubing. Thank you.

[@manlystyleunder50]

100% incorrect, you clearly have no idea what you are talking about

[@David-fv7zg]

manlystyleunder50 Whats you reasoning?

[@Phuskooz]

manlystyleunder50 Well, why don’t you correct him, mr. wise-guy? Don’t be a dick and then not be able to back your shit up with proper information.

[@bobf12]

Just found your channel. I enjoyed it very much.

[@adrianscott7817]

Make some briquettes from the sawdust using a flour/water mix as a binder, homemade press, and you've got great smelling slow burning fuel cells. Love the vid's and what you are both doing.

[@lovebikesmustride]

I saw what you did and I'm impressed with your lumber

[@henrysangret5324]

Interesting site and impressive work. Btw what are the insects I see crawling on your wood and sawdust ?

[@JimBairdAdventurer]

Great vid, you are good at this!

[@PrairieStormPaintbal]

I learned alot! Thank you for all the work you put in to producing this video. I subbed, and am looking forward to watching more of your videos. Cheers

[@deanbarr5740]

Nice work. You have been very busy from the time you did part 1 of this video. What catches my attention is there is no waste wth your milling. That's so awesome. Enjoyed this video very much. Glad i found this. Thanks very much. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@hebrewhomesteadupdatewalee8303]

I'm excited!! Can't wait to try it

[@lovinlivinrvin7261]

Beautiful work! Makes me want to get up to our property and get to milling.

[@JamesSmith-in2qw]

Very impressive.

[@mikeash7428]

Nice work there. Thanks. I'm about to borrow a mill to try my hand at it.

[@yoesomite2199]

you need some chickens roaming around ... they will fix those caterpillars !

[@johnd65753]

Tremendous video. I have a similar mill and saw, less youthful energy than you, but this is so encouraging. I'm really motivated by seeing your work. I'm in the s.w. Missouri, central US, I have oak/hickory hardwoods, but other than tree species, lots of similarities. I'm a new subscriber and again really thank you for posting this, well done!

[@scottcarlson2788]

Excellent teaching.

[@jcnme2020]

Excellent videos Brother

[@fishgrubblades1779]

I was taught to keep stickers close to end of boards to reduce splitting in.

[@SRW1955]

Damn. To be young and strong again.

[@lureofthenorth]

Thank you!

[@idahopotato5837]

You could clamp those large 1 1/2 square stock you use on the first cuts to make a nice straight line to clean off the live edge.

[@danmccarthy8822]

Great video!

[@chrisleech1565]

Portion of Septic waste may be combined with high carbon material like wood chips from Chainsaw mill to create great soil dressing and eliminate some problems associated with the outhouse thing :-)

[@lookypooky9795]

I really love your video , it’s really fantastic... I learn a lot from it and I love your shower cabin...please make more videos so I can learn again....

[@lureofthenorth]

Now that our snowshoe guiding season is wrapped up, we'll get more videos up soon(ish)!

[@zookster4701]

Your shower stall is nice , when you said you didn't have to butt the slabs together I thought (peep show) . just kidding. Ask your wife to do a demonstration video of the new shower. Just kidding again . I gotta find a woman !!

[@scottlad5730]

Thank you.

[@MrThenry1988]

What was those bugs? Wow. Got it. Lol. Good show.

[@jeremiahosullivan3033]

They're tent catapillars

[@chris-nwue_B]

Looks awsome

[@siriosstar4789]

Looks fantastic !!

[@crfishing1980]

Dave your a work horse

[@garrett3113]

When i buy my own house i am going to build stuff as well. Looking into the mountains only cause i like it better and i can have the space i need to get away from the city awhile and smell the trees lol

[@SaboSells]

Loved your video, provides great motivation...

[@lureofthenorth]

Thank you so much Larry! That is exactly what we are trying to do. Motivate people to get out and DIY! All the best and thank you for your support.

[@livingforskiing]

I'm from northern Italy, nice adventure! very interesting things you do, congratulations great videos ;)

[@finpainter1]

Nice looking lumber

[@michaelbegay1437]

Need to put a roof over the shower stall so you don't get wet and occasionally a bird poop just teasing. Good job Mister.

[@loola456]

Beautiful video from the wood to the caterpillars to your companion. Subbed!

[@JayjayWalkers]

Wow. Impressive

[@noyahnome7350]

Awesome!!!

[@bisonrancher76]

great video!!! I'm watching season 7 of Alone right now.... someone is looking awfully familiar :-))

[@chuckreetz2953]

Good job , place looks great!

[@lureofthenorth]

Thank you!

[@jimlong527]

Nice 👍 thanks for the video.

[@chainsawmillingadventure2056]

Good job

[@saltybildo9448]

Love da human powered trailer lol

[@ytoutdoors95]

Very informational!

[@rathernotdisclose8064]

This is remarkably appealing to me. I guess now I just need a couple hundred thousand dollars worth of Alaskan timberland property lmao..

[@lureofthenorth]

Less than a thousand an acre in parts of northern Ontario!

[@pokerman-ch8gm]

All that saw dust can be mixed with Portland cement to make timbercrete

[@hidingfromu5293]

Put a tarp down and use the sawdust for fuel to heat a shed or your house. Buy a pellet making machine to turn the sawdust into pellets for heat. Just an idea if your going to keep producing dust.

[@stevelaramee5915]

Best video out there on portable saw mill! Thanks. Just purchased one... A really appreciated your explanation on bord and batten siding. Would you by any chance have a video on how to mill your taper bords? You do great work! In what corner of the word are you settled?

[@mr.gemstones4506]

Behind a good man, is always a wonderful woman telling you what to do lol 5:1

[@michaelwillcutt2619]

Make deep piles an let it decompose you have great garden soil

[@fredboucher8689]

Beautiful shower with the bears .