Logs To Lumber W/Timber Tuff Sawmill Jig

[@erikaskaar]

I have almost no idea about milling wood, but I thoroughly enjoyed this video and I feel like I know a bit more than I did! thank you for sharing!

[@SJForestProducts]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@debcamp2359]

Nice demo Jason! Like the mining stuff, just starting g to watch the logging.

[@ishure8849]

G'day S&J, I purchased my 4 foot Alaskan twin power head slabber in 95 I put a pair of 066 Magnums on it they worked well together. The next year I got an Alaskan mini mill so I could cut garden sleepers and railway ties, I found that pushing it away as you did on the second cut was the way to go but you had it near vertical I ran it at about 60 degrees and be conscious that any left or right pressure on the throttle handle will reflect at the bottom of the cut. They're a handy little portable set up but I'll have to be honest since we purchased the 10/30 Lucas Mill and slabber they've been in the shed gathering dust for nearly 15 years but they helped to pay for it mind you 👍.

[@SJForestProducts]

Great info! Thanks! I will check into the Lucas Mill. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@mtozzy11]

They are a handy little tool, I keep one with me when I mill with the Alaskan, I set it up on another saw 029 normally and use it cut dimensional timber out of the slabs off the Alaskan, works very well

[@SJForestProducts]

Yes I like it. It is a handy tool and is really cheap. It makes some stuff go much faster than the Alaskan. I agree both have their place

[@slade7354]

First time watching a video of yours. I'm thinking about buying one of these. Good solid and honest review. Not a bunch of fiddling and long-windedness. Just the way I like it. New sub here. Thanks!

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for watching and subbing! I have been thinking about the timber tuff and I am planning on a new video soon about it. I have some new things I want to try with it. Stay tuned!

[@slade7354]

@@SJForestProducts Sounds good. I'll definitely keep an eye out for the notification. Thanks!

[@mgcreed]

Thank you sir. I've watched several videos and this one is what I was looking for

[@SJForestProducts]

Glad it helped. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wayne-oo]

Very hard work ! Well done ..

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks! It is hard work, but I have a lot of fun doing it. Taking a crappy looking log that nobody wants and turning it into some nice looking lumber is always rewarding!

[@TurbodCalvin]

I just bought one of these TT saw attachment to make some beams - Also I'm usually watching your Jaw Crushers :)

[@SJForestProducts]

Very cool! Let me know how you like the TT attachment. Thanks for supporting both channels!

[@EastBayFlipper]

Im loving your videos! 😊

[@nicktozie6685]

Now that's manly,awesome

[@SJForestProducts]

Thank you! Stay tuned for more videos

[@thekiltedsawyer]

Maybe wedge the log in place so she doesn't want to roll on ya? I like the looks of the Norwood chainsaw mill that runs on a ladder 🪜. Was lucky enough to skip that plan & went with a Woodmizer lt35 manual mill. I would Stihl like a chainsaw mill to be able to get in & out of the truck on the forest 🧡👍🌲🌲🌲 Thanks for the video & your thoughts buddy 👍 great video & Timber 🪵🌲🧡

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks Craig!

[@jonathannorthup5705]

Nice seems a bit creepy for me being on that side of the saw but it would be super handy just to square stuff up then slab with Alaskan. O and would it be effective if you did it on the side and took boards off the top

[@SJForestProducts]

It is a little awkward and it makes me a little nervous pushing the saw like that, but it seems to work ok, just dont want it to kick back. I have never thought about using it on its side, maybe I should try it!

[@guygillmore2970]

If you mounted it on the otherside of the bar so it is the opposite side to the engine, will it not make it easier? It seems a bit counterintuitive but you wouldn't have to lean over the log as you cut.

[@SJForestProducts]

Good idea! I will try it next time

[@itonlyhurtswhenilaugh4750]

You mentioned pushing the saw thru it which I’ve thought about the from the very first demo I watched of this type of jig. I’m guessing the kickback might be in question.

[@SJForestProducts]

Yeah, it does make me nervous. I can't quite find a way to make it feel comfortable for cutting and safety. Its a cool tool, but want to make sure it doesn't kick back like you mention. Its much easier to push than pull though.....

[@itonlyhurtswhenilaugh4750]

Thanks

[@BillMulholland1]

🍻👍 I agree. Square up first then cut the rot out.

[@SJForestProducts]

Yep! There is still a lot of good wood on those butts they left!

[@dponzi56]

Hi, great video. Can you tell me a few things? How big is the bar on your chainsaw, and how long in real time does it take to make one pass on a 6' log? Thanks

[@bevodee2078]

Really enjoying these, as much as I do the other channel! I was wondering if you can take one of the finished lengths of timber and dress it, and finish a small part off ie plane and sand to a nice finish to see how it comes up from a log to end product?

[@SJForestProducts]

My next video shows me dressing the boards down some, but I dont have a planer yet. I would like to get a planer and then have a nice smooth finish

[@bevodee2078]

@@SJForestProducts great can’t wait to see it! Perhaps you can send some samples off to a few of the great woodworkers on KZbin and have them make something! :)

[@John-ce9uq]

How many cuts to go from sharp to dull blade

[@ramcasty]

Your good!!! Tnx

[@TechGorilla1987]

On the Alaskan mill - you could probably use 4 small "C" clamps on the inside of the two plates (clamped to bottom of the rail) to hold the metal bars from sliding while cutting.

[@SJForestProducts]

Hi Tech, Good idea. I might try that in the future!

[@jcapen1]

We're you using a ripping chain? It looked pretty smooth. That may have been the time laps.

[@mariankonec5628]

Did you use a Roos cut chain or a ripping chain? Great video mate👍😊

[@tzavitz]

Did you use a ripping chain?

[@SJForestProducts]

Yes. Ripping chains make a real difference and a much smoother cut. I would recommend them if you are planning on using an Alaskan mill.

[@j.t.masters1934]

This was a great video. What STIHL saw are you using? It seemed to do a great job. I was just wondering if an MS 291 can handle the milling stresses or is a professional series saw like an MS 261 and up required? Thank you for any information.

[@SJForestProducts]

In this video I am using a 462 with a 28" bar. I now use a 500i with a 36" bar. I'm no expert, but I wouldn't use anything smaller than a 462. If nothing else it will really limit the width of cut you can make. Thanks for watching.

[@tonyfrederick4038]

Nice video. First time I have see the little mill. It seems to have a place. What chain are you running? I have good crosscut chains but do not have ripping chains.

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for watching Tony. I am running a full toothed ripping chain, I think its an Oregon chain. For ripping it works way better than a cross cut, much smoother finish.

[@Treeoflifewoodworks]

what dogs are you running on your 462?

[@SJForestProducts]

The standard dogs that came with the saw. Are there options for dogs? I didn't realize. Are there more more aggressive dogs? What's the advantage? Thanks

[@cdag04]

Beware of saw kickback in certain positions using this. Also because you never know what you might hit within the wood

[@emilyjayne77]

Do you ever stop working 😂 I’m new over here from your milling channel

[@SJForestProducts]

Nope! Don't know how! Always having fun though

[@Gearedweird22]

It’s cool your trying some new stuff .. tools for forestry and wood working ..... seems like it might work as a topic on your channel! As well as every tool you buy and review can then be a tax write off 👍 Keep trying techniques it looks like it’s a decent tool ...

[@Gearedweird22]

P.s. --- hope my boss emails you about some logs

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks man. I will look out for an email from your boss, but no pressure. I will keep trying things and posting vids as long as you guys keep watching! Thanks again!

[@Arifin_Chainsaw_Kayu]

Good👍👍

[@SJForestProducts]

Thank you! And thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@jimwilliamson7598]

Cedar cuts easy

[@SJForestProducts]

Yep, it is a super soft wood. Thanks for watching

[@bassmit9753]

File your rakers mate, throwing dust, great vid though

[@SJForestProducts]

Good call!

[@ledenhimeganidleshitz144]

Here is the simple solution to the first cut with a Timber Tuff, Haddon or other like guide. Spike or screw two vertical 2x4's to both ends on the log. Use a spirit level and fasten a horizontal 2x4 to each end. This is the mount for the saw guide 2x4. Fasten the saw guide 2x4 to make the saw kerf lay where you want it.

[@SJForestProducts]

This is a good idea! I will try this on a future video. Thanks for watching, and supporting

[@bretnak1]

I took my setup a little further and fabricated a T bracket out of 2x2 steel angle that I can screw to the ends of the log and screw to the 2x6 guide to as well. Makes a good solid mount for the guide board. Ripping 16' long beams 4"x24" slabs and coming out really nice...

[@dalanbronnenberg]

Pulling it looks WAY safer.

[@SJForestProducts]

Agreed

[@อําพรพิศาล]

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[@slackoutdoors]

New Sub here. Nice video. I have watched many videos with this jig and I think you got it right the best by using a big enough saw and not move the saw as much and cuts are so much cleaner. #slackoutdoors

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for watching and subbing! I am planning on a new timber tuff video in the future. There are some more things I want to try with it. Stay tuned!

[@rubenmv91]

Why always cut backwards?

[@SJForestProducts]

It is kinda an awkward thing to use. I have found pushing works better than pulling

[@jamilsthil3070]

Hadir

[@SJForestProducts]

Thanks for watching

[@brentsmith981]

Looks like a toy... And kickback ready!

[@nestorlezcano7063]

How much

[@SJForestProducts]

The timber tuff is cheap, like $35 on Amazon

[@mriguy3202]

It looks like you're cutting dry redwood. It would be a far more difficult proposition if you had a harder wood; not everyone has access to wood like that.

[@rubenmv91]

Why cut backwards??

[@SJForestProducts]

It is kinda an awkward thing to use. I have found pushing works better than pulling