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[@oleberg4196]

These videos where you explain the how's and why's of what you do in the wood yard are what sets you apart from other channels. You all do a great job.

[@sunline24]

I love it when you leave some of the bloopers in.

[@barrykeleher2659]

I’m going to get a t-shirt printed up that says: “Lubemiser, WHAT?!!!” Thanks, Jade. That made me laugh really hard.

[@vclamp]

You held it together pretty well for a video packed full of euphemisms! '😹

[@adrianalanbennett]

"The lips of the wise disperse knowledge." Someone could learn to run a mill watching your videos. I am an engineer myself. This stuff is fascinating.

[@jerrydemas2020]

I loved it at 2:54 "screwey thingy". Not poking fun, Just enjoying her dialog and descriptions.

[@genecarr4568]

Looks like a fork lift extension. Two suggestions: (1) Set up a rain barrel to collect rain water off your building. Using rain water for your lube system will avoid the rust issue. (2) use an aftermarket gas can vent cap (usually yellow) can be purchased on Amazon or local automotive parts store. I think it takes about a 1/2" hole drilled in the tank and simply press snap it into the hole. They have an attached cap that pops on and off and you never lose it, unless it breaks. Thanks for the videos.

[@KenBreon]

We have 500 gallons of roof water always stored. I will see if Em can get a shot of it. Boss Man.

[@rockinguitar101]

I have learned so much about the LT-40 and how you operate it, and you explain it well Emerald. I always look forward to your weekly video's, Thank you

[@hashslinginhasher]

6:03 the soap acts as a whetting agent, similar to when you need to spray certain oils as pest prevention on food crops foliar sprays, that's how we get the oils to "mix" for lack of better word into the water to atomize and spray properly cover foliage.

[@petethelegend5649]

Hi there, you could replace the vent bung with a small plastic tap and open it when you want it vented,closed when not in use. Thanks for the great videos, Pete.

[@galdessa1]

Its not needed at all, just tap a hole and air will suck through.

[@michaelmaker8169]

Well hopefully they'll redesign that.

[@jefferygreer765]

I have a friend in TN who runs a Woodmizer 70. Sometimes he uses diesel as a lubricant but not much. Great video and so good listening to how knowledgeable you are. Also like hearing Jade laughing in the background or I think it’s her. You both have the best personalities. Just a pleasure hearing y’all.

[@robertevans6481]

I think I know that guy as well

[@michaelmaker8169]

Doesn't that stain the wood?

[@robertevans6481]

But he has changed it for a different product,not sure of the name,but it is better.

[@DrJohn493]

@@michaelmaker8169 I've had no problems with diesel staining pine, oak or hickory I've sawn on a Cooks saw I've used on the place for about 14 years.

[@jkcarroll]

The guy over on the "Out Of The Woods" channel (he runs an LT-70) talked about trying different lubricants, including windshield wiper fluid.. Like the dish soap, it makes water "wetter" (reduces the surface tension) and so helps cool down the blade.

[@roberttribbie9179]

Dish washing soap is a "surfactant"!!! A surfactant helps break the surface tension of the liquid it's dissolved in... it makes water wetter, so to speak.

[@qxezwcs]

with three exclamation point!!! (!!!) 😂

[@trouttrout3553]

That's a 3 syllable word!!!

[@nellayema2455]

It's good to see you both having a good time while making the video. Making and editing a video every day after working a full shift is has got to be a grind, so you might as well try to have fun while doing it! Cheers from Michigan!

[@yoseflaurent3376]

Clearly, preparing it, what you will say, then shooting it, with long non stop stretches, without making most any significant mistake, is a remarkable performance. They have to be sharp all the time, awake and on, no wonder they keep slim and fit looking !

[@garyworokevich2524]

Just a thought. Decades ago, a mass production machine shop I worked at. We used compressed air to cool tools and blades. The work pieces and tools were in an enclosed work area, not in the open. The result was less mess with coolants. We did however, use large air compressors, in a separate room, 3, 2000 cfm compressors. Air nozzles were from Exair. This vid brought back some great memories. Thanks.

[@mkelleyp7]

Great job! The weldment is a fork attachment to move trailers around the yard with your forks. The square tubes keep the hitch plate at the end of the forks. I would guess you have some chains that go through the holes back to the forklift backrest.

[@KenBreon]

You are right on. Have a good evening. Boss Man.

[@mkelleyp7]

Thanks! First time I have seen that design. Great idea!

[@edbenson98]

A forklift trailer hitch simply slides onto your forklift tines and enables you to do much more with your forklift.

[@jerryedmonds79]

Soap, dish soap especially, has lots of surfactant, which breaks down the surface tension on the water, making it "wetter"

[@YouLookinAtMe-Bro]

0:26 😂 I love laughing with y'all! Thank you!

[@billw4801]

About the LT40 lube tank vent cap. Install a small screw in the cap top with fishing line, a cord, or a small chain attached to the screw and the tank handle. Keep up the good work.

[@lanceleavitt7472]

Any Super Model who wears a Bowie Knife to work will always get my vote. --- Thanks for the great upload. ---

[@ronaldbollinger950]

It looks like a forklift adapter for moving a gooseneck trailer. I do enjoy your videos, I really appreciate the way you girls work, such a joy to see that!

[@daschc01]

A little dish soap is good wetting agent to help the water disperse over the blade

[@jackwinters3036]

Good job Emerald. I felt like I was back in school listening to a lecture from Professor Emerald. Impressive presentation.

[@quigleyclampett6132]

We use water with pinesol. We cut a lot of pine and it helps to prevent the gumming up from the sap. But regular water works for us. Love the videos. You and your family work well together. Wish more of America was like that! Keep up the videos!

[@Bazza1973ify]

Emerald & Jade talking about lubrication & it's importance, now there's a thing ❤❤

[@Evo2Raid]

Back in the day 90s when I was working as an Edger Man. Our oil feeders in the mills we would install a 1inch pipe extension with a petcock valve at the end. won't fall off and you can adjust the air flow or close off. Can't vibrate off and is an 8-dollar fix. keep up the videos you're a hard-working family. Rare these days.

[@callyacaos5339]

It is the same principle like using stone saws with diamonds. You use water to keep the saw cool and bind the dust. Very interesting video, didn't know wood mills need it, too. Great job from Emerald and Jade.

[@biopoweruk]

Have you tried adding some cheap detergent to the lubrication water? We used what is sold in the UK domestic market as 'Fairy Liquid'. This makes the water even more slippery, and does not stain the wood. The exception is oak. Your irony water could cause staining of the oak. As I am sure you have found already, iron stains oak, especially when the oak is 'green' - meaning unseasoned.

[@dominictramonte2687]

It's an appliance to move trailers with the fork lift. It goes on the forks and tightens somehow, probably a bolt, and then you can use the trailer ball to get the trailers.

[@yoseflaurent3376]

Agree with you as to the ''smells'' of some commercial detergent soaps, not a fan either of breathing in all those extra unknown chemicals.

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

Looks like a ball hitch attachment for a fork lift? Great job on the advantage of keeping your blade cool to extend blade life. The reason that adding a liquid soap to you cooling water is that it help breaks the surface tension of the water and helps it flow better to the cooling head. God bless and stay well.

[@leslietarboxjr4287]

I really love how you explain what you are doing and the why's. You girls are a joy to watch. You have been well trained and very knowledgeable on all of the equipment you operate. Love each and every video that you make and always excited to see the next one.

[@TexasKid747]

I suppose the dish soap reduced the surface tension of the water. Love your videos. Cheers from Texas.

[@kansaIainen]

Every time I watch your videos I learn something. Thank you!

[@keegantimber8571]

So….in fun…Emerald…you do a great job narrating and commenting…presenting the video and information to us viewers. I noticed Jade had ALOT to say in the back ground😂. Lol. Maybe it’s time to turn over the mic to her for a video or two. 👍👍😀😀. All in good fun.

[@johnkirby6547]

Take a soldering iron and melt a screw into the cap, tie a string to it around the handle of the tank. Fork attachment for moving trailers around in the yard, much easier than using the truck and requires alot less room in tight space.

[@jurgenschur9210]

The blouse looks very good on You. I wish you a successful day.

[@iblkn2]

Thanks for the video! There is a product usually near detergent section in grocery stores. It’s called Iron out. If you put it with water in the tank over night I’ll bet it will get clean. Also if you have any rust stains in your clothes soak a couple hours in this and wash and it will remove the rust. Be safe and God bless.

[@robhertle4110]

Emerald, thankyou! Question answered. Who'd of thought I'd be the student at my age. LOL! Thankyou!

[@carpetguydalton]

Dish soap or Pine sol The water is mainly for cooling, the additives for lubrication and for dissolve sap/pitch. We have LT40 and electric 50 We use lots of additive. Sometimes 18oz per 5 gal. And will help keep system from rusting using only water The cap on water jug.... just drill a small 1/8" hole in the cap and tighten away. The hole isn't that big to loose much water. Can even experiment on 1/16" hole Love the videos. Please continue!! :)

[@ianski65]

I live on edge of the city of Colchester in Essex UK and I feel I like I could get and successfully run a Woodmizer mill from just watching this. Jolly good stuff gals thanks for sharing your knowledge. Stay groovy 🤙🏽

[@curiousbystander9193]

soap is a surfactant....a surface active agent..... it reduces the surface tension of water...... it works for washing clothes because it allows the water to penetrate the fabric where as when not in there, the surface tension of the water keeps itself from deep penetration...... so smoothness I suppose.... yes, make things flows more easily and reduce potential clogging at the tip....... drops on a quarter with soap won't build up......

[@edwardparkhurst9804]

Such a joy to watch this video you have shown us today.

[@thekiltedsawyer]

Nice Em, I drilled a small hole in can & used a peace of string to the lube handle!👌👍🧡

[@thekiltedsawyer]

Ops in the cap!

[@dennishinkle5010]

You are having a great time making these videos. I know you have bloopers. Show us some. Keeping the blades cool helps. Thank you.

[@ron827]

I think the dish soap makes the water wetter and reduces surface tension, thus it tends to cover more of the blade rather than beading up.

[@fewwiggle]

I've always said to use the wettest water available ..... :-)

[@vk2ig]

I think you're right. The dish soap does reduce the surface tension thus allowing the same amount of water cover more of the blade instead of forming droplets and just rolling off the blade.

[@ahill209]

Dish soap is a cheap lube. Less friction when the blade is cutting. Less friction = less heat.

[@ron827]

@@ahill209 That is exactly what Emerald said.

[@ron827]

@@vk2ig Yep, that is what I said.

[@Lumber_Jack]

Nice job. Windshield washer fluid is another popular blade lube. I use that in the winter months to keep things from freezing up.

[@zenjamin6262]

Lubemizer is very important when cutting morning wood !

[@vaccinefraud5570]

Some comments suggested fat/oil lubrication which would be fine for construction grade lumber. Furniture or instrument makers would need a paramedic to revive them. A hobbyist bragged about keeping his hand miter saw coated in wax for easier cuts. When I asked him how he could possibly get the glue to stick he said that he only used brad nails. Like I said... hobbyist. Soap and water are just fine.

[@d.g.n9392]

Slipperiness. Lubemizer. My 2 new words You all do great videos.

[@johnavonyates4105]

I see a trailer ball and a place of the forklift off the tractor I'm not sure where it is maybe I need to watch again. I know firewood season is coming. Everybody's going to be working like crazy to keep warm.

[@allanhover5008]

50.6 thousand subscribers outstanding I’m pumped thanks for the wonderful information as well

[@chipwhitely1490]

Thank you several points. You answered this for me more then a month ago. The video is informative and fairly well presented I thank you for the new viewers. Other stuff Jade and Lubercation no no please I don't want to know. Ever. EM Your hair and slight make up look awesome. Slightly stunned.

[@chipwhitely1490]

Let me clarify. Ok more then slightly.

[@robertcourson8002]

Ahhhh the BEAUTIFUL Emerald😍 I am in Awwww every single time I see her gorgeous face and eyes

[@johnchristie1423]

in winter we have used windshield washer fluid and adjusted to temp the dilution ratio. A review of the de-barker and extras would be great.

[@vaccinefraud5570]

Great tip. I wonder if any booze would do to lower the freeze point? There's an awesome industry Shuck & Jive: They tell you to NEVER use alcohol on your windshield wiper blades but then put methanol (highly toxic) alcohol in the solution. When I was at my worst for chemical allergy I couldn't even stand the smell of WWF with the windows closed on a winter's day. Everclear might get a bit pricey though.

[@stanmorris2076]

When I lived in Colorado I used plain alcohol (a bottle added to the windshield washer fluid tank to keep it from freezing. Cheaper than washer fluid and dish soap. I don't think it would act as a surfactant.

[@jsheible3695]

I'm not a logger just a machinist. Dawn dish soap and slow down the blade. Love your videos. You girls can figure out. I have seen your Grandad make aperances. Wish you good times in this messed up country🇺🇲🇺🇲💯💯

[@robertwoelk26]

No slowing the band speed, it has a specific speed it needs to run or you get waves in your lumber

[@jmkclk123100]

Emerald the item you described on the LubeMizer tank is called an air vent. Nice job thank you. 🙂

[@squarelevelplumb]

Lace, Butter, well you know. Good job Em.

[@kheavrin]

Thanks for including some of the "flubs!" They add some humor to your vids. I think some words you were searching for are "vent" for the container and "lubricity" for adding the dish liquid. An idea would be a video on the maintenance on the mill, wood splitter and other specialty machines. Keep up the good work!

[@MCL288]

Allways love when I learn stuff on a video. B.t.w. the dishsoap (do not recall the proper word on English) to make the water smother. What hapends is that water bind to itself giving it surface tension. (You might have seen those small bugs running around on the surface of a lake or when you fill a glass of Coce a little over the edger without spilling any). The dishsoap (VERY little is sufficient) breakes theese bonds making the water not stick to itself in the same manner. 🐔🐐👍⭐😀

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

Soft Woods and Hard Woods, and Lube, Oh Boy!

[@davidireland9195]

Try and cut Heart pine or pitch pine. It will prove you got to have it. or you will be putting alot on your planer. You ladies are awesome . Knowledge is Power

[@everettepfennigjr7621]

Great Info! I am going to share info with a friend who wasn't sure if they should use lube (water, dish soap ect) Very informitive Thanks.

[@terrancevangemert7508]

Just a adaptor for hooking up to trailer with ball hitch to move the trailer around in the yard no need to use the truck. Also easy to move the trailer and steer it where one wants to go with it even close to other equipment as one is looking where the trailer is going and the direction of travel at the same time. Easy moving those slabs about.

[@anooseholay]

Years ago I used a mix of off-road diesel and ATF. Not the best for the ground it drips in but worked pretty well. Someone turned me on to simple soap and water and we’ve never looked back. Found that Dawn dish soap is the best. An added advantage is the cost is so low it doesn’t hurt to use the proper amount.

[@CORNPOP24]

Weld or somehow attach a chain to the cap and affix the chain to the poly tank. When the machine vibrations cause the cap to fall off the cap will still be with the system instead of lost in the sawdust.

[@bobwollard9105]

You girls are a total hoot. Love your videos.

[@RoccaDiCambioFarm]

Great video. When we got our mill the guy drilled an 1/8” hole in the vent cap so you can leave it screwed on all the way. Also when we are done using our mill we detention the blade to 500psi so it doesn’t keep stress on it and I think it works because I haven’t broken a blade yet. Lol last thing... I tested the lube system and the speed knob only speeds up the pulse and it doesn’t affect constant

[@MR-ub6sq]

4:50 "Water is free" ...you can imagine so - to that point when you have empty well. After that your mind can change...

[@speedy920]

love these. drill a small hole in the edge of the water tank vent and tie it to the handle, then you won't have to fool with it

[@justinsnyder6256]

That nozzle is to give a better spray pattern onto the blade. If the waters getting on the blade that's all that matters. That must be a pain in the winter keeping it from freezing up. Cool video again.

[@tony-ps4qw]

i enjoy these videos- I wish I had a saw mill- my favorite wood is quartersawn white oak- thanks for the great videos!

[@dvs14u67]

Just a suggestion for items that fall off due to vibration, use stainless steel safety wire. It helps threaded fittings from spinning off...great vids, keep it up!!!

[@vaccinefraud5570]

awesome tip.

[@appleyard6710]

Or copper wire - maybe from a bit of electrical cable

[@MrSTOUT73]

Dish soap will soften and help make the water "wet" so it adheres to the blade better.

[@cfreeman5631]

The detergent in your lube is an easy fix, your friend using the pine sol also gets the benefit of the pine oil solvent removing sap from the blade, but detergent is fine for lubrication. Use the cheapest one, you don't need dawn as you are just changing surface tension not degreasing.

[@chrisbysize]

3:32 you can use a water tap on the other side as well, facing upwards, so that you have the ventilation. Another option is a DEA membrane in the muffle itself. They are used in IP67 rated devices to keep the water out and ventilate the humidity. Or a one-way valve with the right muffle would work as well.

[@mjcleveland4787]

Lubricity is the word you were looking for.

[@jonnyking6808]

Love the serts and the color

[@biopoweruk]

"It's all about keeping that blade cool" - I beg to differ Emerald! May I suggest that this is only the smaller half of the story? The water also acts as a lubricant - as would oil. But oil is expensive and oil would stain the wood making it unusable to most woodworkers. The water helps the blade to slide through the log, reducing the power used and thereby also reducing the heat generated. It may also reduce the lose dust, and I know how much you hate the dust in your eyes!

[@nobdurbin1951]

Attment for forks to move a trailor around

[@KenBreon]

Correct. I have wanted one for years. Boss Man.

[@NarnianRailway]

at the end obvious it's a whatcha macallit type 2.5 to do that moving thingy stuff with lumber (on serious side fine craftsmanship and finish by your welder)

[@genenakashima4393]

adding Dawn dishing soap might over time clean out your tank as well as being a good fluid mixture for lubricity.

[@fredericktownhomestead8094]

I watched once without my ears in. Then I listened the second day time through. Both were great. Nice wrist band.

[@donaldodom9062]

This one was really fun.

[@jljr99]

I would like to see all the options your mill has and what else is available for it. Interesting.

[@dennybarton3256]

It looks like something to move trailers around with a fork lift ,

[@KenBreon]

You got it. Thanks for responding. Boss Man.

[@displacedyooper9987]

Well yeah…. friction IS a real thing shish lol 😂. It’ll definitely help with longevity of the blades as well. Gotsta love the lubrication, love ya guys….. keep up da awesome/amazing work you guys do…

[@buckchamp9011]

I’m guessing some kind of a fork extension? 🤪 very informative video , answered a few questions I was thinking about the sap build up on the blades. 👍🏼❤️🇺🇸😊

[@KenBreon]

Close. It is not fork extensions. It is put on the forks to move the goose neck trailer around the yard. Boss Man.

[@Rickimusic]

Almost like twins, you girls are so much fun. xo

[@chrismitchell6350]

Back off the vent cap drill a hole through it and the neck thread at the same time put a cotter pin or bolt or even a piece of wire through it done deal👍

[@opiealvin]

You ladies hit 50k subscribers. Well done.

[@rolandtinker734]

This videos my favorite Have a great day ladies (It's an attachment for the tractor 🚜) 👍No☕️? very funny!

[@johncaffrey5395]

Very nice description 👌

[@allensparks4734]

Looks like a fork wrack for logs or to keep a stack of wood square. In the pallet factory they used diesel for band saw lube but it was upright and hydraulic feed.

[@patrickshull4462]

The water is absolutely necessary, however it does not keep the blade “cool”, it keeps it clean. Without it pitch will build up and cause friction. As others have started, Dawn will cut the surface tension making the water more efficient. So two things that heat a blade are build up and dullness. PS, use less water and speed up your feed rate. Keep up the good work and work safe.

[@PracticalKnow]

Jade: *"What?* (laughs out loud).

[@joejewett8546]

I had the water tank on my LT40HD for a few years and then tired of messing with it so I quit using it. That was about 20 years ago and I have never missed it!

[@Sailor376also]

A squirt of dish soap added to the water reduces the surface tension of the water.

[@badass98kx250]

It's a fork attachment for moving trailers or anything that will use a ball from what I could tell in the video have a good day

[@timphillips8966]

Instead of tape on the lube water tank breather have someone take a solder gun & weld/melt a black zip tie on the top of the cap and either zip tie to the handle or see if the zip tie will have enough strength to friction wedge against the side of the cutout surrounding the vent cap...

[@dreadlocksoutdoors492]

Love the plastic welding idea.