These Frozen Logs Are Driving Me Crazy!

[@tevura3943]

Puppy just wants so desperately to play, too cute. It may not be warming up the frozen logs, but puppy melts my heart.

[@glennstatham960]

Dogs bring the sticks, whatever because they want to please you! They do these things because they think it's what you want, YOU taught them to think that lol!

[@CecilTreadwell]

Jade dutifully handles and stacks everything and without gloves! She burns more calories too. I'm sure she lets you know right away when there are imperfections in the cuts. We all love your dog. She is always there, eager to play. You handle her so well without scolding or rejecting her.

[@dlander99mustang]

As a sawyer in PA for over 40 years running a double cut bandsaw I had to saw a lot of frozen logs, all hardwood. We used frost notches. Our filers would put a notch in the gullet of each tooth. After sharping we would use a chisel and hammer to put a notch in the base of each gullet. Not sure if would work on your small saws.

[@zactillett9820]

They actually make blade for frozen logs. I think emerald has tried them before.

[@zactillett9820]

They are like how you describe. They have a gullet in the tooth.

[@falcosparverius1]

Store your logs on top of a fresh pile of compost, the heat created via anaerobic digestion will keep the logs from freezing.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Nice call, not sure how practical that would be. But way I think inside of the box. I think the best answer the question though is spring

[@stanbrow]

Love the shot of the chips/sawdust coming off the machine. Very different idea!

[@ElCoyote1230]

Puppy's sooo sweet .

[@bradolsen8629]

I really love your dog. What a sweetheart.

[@hihoware-s6j]

😁🐕

[@RAYAR54]

On frozen, partly frozen and difficult logs, long time bandsaw millers recommend 4 degree blades. Many millers now only use 4 degree blades year round for everything. Emerald, your mill has the power to run the 4's.

[@BGWenterprises]

Another advantage to frost shanks on a circular saw. Handles frozen wood better. And just naturally resist waves being a solid chunk of spinning steel. 0.01c

[@ronallen6578]

Circle saws still can wander.

[@dlfabrications]

Three to five degrees of blade teeth rake angle is recommended for frozen lumber. If you rake angles are larger, your blade path becomes unpredictable. You should also try reducing blade feed rate. (not to be confused with blade RPM)😊

[@carpetguydalton]

I agree with lower hook angle. The set should be lowered as well. Sometimes .016-.019. This low of a set causes heat, which under normal circumstances is not desired. But when logs are frozen, that heat is needed. This comes from Timberwolf guy in NY named Tom. He is very knowledgeable about those "Swedish" steel blades they sale ;)

[@anthonybasiliere9366]

Agreed. Slow down the feed speed!

[@danak963]

Lol. The dog is like screw the video girl, can’t you see me dropping the sticks in front of you?

[@ArtWagoner]

Love the dog, how she keeps looking at you and dropping her stick in front of you to throw.😆😅🤣

[@jameskilby672]

Really, the splits in Coveralls, now that’s talent. See you next time

[@jamesrogers9185]

The pup is the one to watch.

[@bryanhenderson5926]

I think you could try to cover logs ready to be milled, with clear plastic a few days before and get a bit of solar heat during the day,

[@claudairsocoll]

What beautiful boards, just imagine making a house with them, it must be beautiful. My house is made entirely of pine boards. I painted it with oil paint. It was beautiful. I love wooden houses.

[@earldesuba9109]

I was just about to suggest wrapping the logs in blankets.

[@CharlyHall-ed7qv]

Great video and great milling set up . Personally I like cutting frozen logs softwood anyway.

[@samhurley6611]

Your sweet dog wants PLAY!!

[@Woodburner100]

The temperature you’re working in is balmy compared to most of geographical North America and frozen logs are a normal thing for most places. Logs that are partially frozen can be a challenge but as some comments allude to, slowing down the feed rate should help keep cuts straight. A different blade pitch might make quite a difference as well but Woodmizer or another reputable local blade shop would have some good advice on that. Good work girls!

[@claudairsocoll]

Here in Brazil, sawmills usually place damp boards upright next to each other. I don't think it's good either, as the beams become crooked after they dry.

[@jimcheatham8306]

Laying the logs out in the sun can help. We didn't saw when temperature was 10 degrees or colder.

[@bradolsen8629]

We know that you do the best job that you can between you and Jade. I think your work is exemplary. Be proud of what you do screw the credit armchair experts

[@dennishinkle5010]

Wow frozen supermodels. It's too cold when logs freeze. Just take it easy and go slower. Excellent job ladies thank you for sharing.👍❤️❤️

[@donaldbarron4624]

We don’t run our sawmill much in the winter we have so many firewood orders to keep us busy😊

[@edwardkuenzi5751]

You could stick the logs in the kiln for just a short while to get then unfrozen.

[@MichaelRyanMoss]

Great video! 👍👍 I hope you (Emerald), your sister (Jade), your family and the rest of your people will have a great year of 2025.

[@joby1]

(di) (ldo)

[@robertevans6481]

The thumbnail was on point,and the right place at the right time

[@ZacheryHook]

Throw the stick lol ❤. Logs are boe or bendy. Looks like ice and sawdust. Jade love the bun in your hair ❤. 1×8's ❤❤❤ lovely. Love that Dog ❤

[@dandaniels4558]

Dont blame the frozen logs for your crazy,we all seen you get in that frozen creek last week. You were born crazy young lady 😂😂😂

[@davidhanson2351]

Hey ladies, great video as always, but I happily noticed on this one that your background music was considerably lower, and I found it much more enjoyable to watch. I like hearing the background noise of the machinery

[@kevind1555]

Emerald and Jade...🥰 They could sell ice in the Arctic...👍 No worries... someone will "swoop" in and buy that lumber, no doubt...👍

[@bay9876]

A pole barn shed for all the yard would keep the coldness and wind out. That expensive saw mill will thank you while the snow flies out in the open.

[@ronallen6578]

How do you figure?? Unless you're heating that pole barn, the temperature are going to be the same. Less wind? Probably so. I look forward to the rationale behind this??

[@digismurf]

No worries the big box stores will buy up all the wavy lumber! 😅

[@paullapointe1266]

Greetings from Mount Dora Florida. Top of the mountain. Great video guys. But someone throw the stick for the dog.

[@davidanalyst671]

ya know, it wouldnt take much to thaw out the logs. it wouldn't even take a building. If you put 4 vertical posts in the ground, and built something like a garden trellis, you could wrap it with plastic in the winter and put a wood stove in the middle. all you gotta do is keep the temps above 30. And if you used see through, plastic it would be like a greenhouse. Just keep the trellis greenhouse nice and big for the loader to come in and load unload.

[@nelskrogh3238]

The solution is simple. Go to the Carribean for a couple of weeks, soak up some rays, and when you return the weather might be warmer.

[@chrisvolsicka1405]

Really enjoyed the video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Looking forward to the next one.👍

[@dtg816]

Another fine video! Curious if y'all ever noticed if the puppy favors any certain flavors of stick/wood? Mine prefer the sticks of the maple - over the oak and walnut trees we have. Stay safe and the best to your whole crew!

[@zarb88]

your dog was listening to every word, he will soon be running the mill, but it will only output fetch sticks.

[@bryanhenderson5926]

Your hook angle can help. geared for very hard wood or frozen wood. Cheers. Doc.

[@markgrassl5585]

I live fifty miles north of Saint Paul MN. I don't saw a lot of logs in the winter but the ones I do saw are always frozen. for instance, last night it was five below zero. any logs I had would be frozen. I have a Timberking 1220 with a 23 HP engine. I have never had a problem sawing frozen logs. My mill has a hand crank feed so maybe I am sawing slow enough to feel my way through. I don't need much blade lube but use -25 windshield washer fluid when I do. One thing I have encountered is the boards refreezing together if you don't seperate them properly after sawing. The sawdust seems to mix with the thawed sap in the cut and refreezes like glue. I am out of saw logs right now and need to get into the woods and get to work. Right now we don't have much snow so only the nasty temps are holding me back(plus my wornout no cartilage knee). please keep the show going, thanks.

[@rolandtinker734]

Great job go get warm ❤ Have a wonderful day LCLY

[@wayneweis653]

I see Jade is having fun in the sun.

[@DaleKriescher]

Omg you gotta throw the stick lol lol goofy dog lol lol

[@jasonpinnix1905]

Fire wood is the same way but of corse not important. But I can tell a difference spliting frozen wood

[@nigelparker5886]

I would think that carbide blades running faster with a slightly lower feed rate might cause enough heat to micro thaw the wood by friction? Any thoughts on that?

[@100Proof-n5d]

Back in nam we use to kiln dry logs 😅

[@toddavis8603]

Frozen ground swell and frozen logs cause extra labor for loggers and timber women.😮😢😅Belgian Malenois dog or German Shepherd?

[@UncleMike1]

The pup is anxious to get to work!

[@anthonybasiliere9366]

I believe the LT 70 has a variable feed speed. I suggest slowing down the speed considerably. It may slow down production a bit, but your known for high quality lumber. Wavy lumber doesn’t sell well!

[@damienoakes]

Would an infra red thermo gun work on checking log temp ? . If not I'm thinking of starting a new business for tree onesies

[@AaronTurnwald]

Little more blade tension and slow that saw travel down. Sharp blades.

[@joecalvi9836]

4 degre blade

[@kroadie3936]

Decisions that recover value

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

Can you adjust the speed of the saw as it tracks thru the log. Since U have a Wood Mizer LT 70 I would think you could slow how fast u cut thru the log. Right? You answered my question at the 6:50+ mark. Yep go slower with milling. Patience IS a VIRTUE Young GrassHopper! :) ;)

[@allenburns3177]

Not using gloves? Is there a reason? I worked 40 years fixing elevators and had callouses pretty thick on my hands when I was working. Yet we still would gloves for many task. Now my hands are not so tough and calloused. I do some woodworking and use coated gloves for a better grip and zero splinters.

[@jeffmccloud6825]

Wow never thought it would make a diffrence..alway learn from you guys...love you ! Take care..

[@frenchcreekvalley]

Maybe an opportunity for someone to "invent" a blade deflection device. Many possibilities come to mind. Does such a thing already exist? One implementation that comes to mind would be a bar graph or meter on your control panel that could be set to whatever sensitivity the operator wanted. At least it could tell you when you NEED to slow down.

[@adamstevenson2485]

Switch to carbide teeth and slow down the cut rate.👍Woodmizer sales the carbide toothed blades.

[@mrright8794]

When you say 18 degrees do you mean minus 18 degrees centigrade. I'm in the UK we just had minus 7 degrees centigrade.

[@scottsoper]

18 degrees Fahrenheit is -7.7 degrees centigrade.

[@chrissherman8666]

Thank You..... all..

[@waynepowers3585]

Enjoy 18 degrees cause it’s going to get a lot colder

[@tomjohnson4922]

Do they freeze when uncut/still a tree or is this just from just sitting around in the cold. I know trees go mostly dormant in the cold but wasn't sure if they stopped the water flow altogether. I hope after the video you played fetch with the pooch, he really wanted to

[@edwardkuenzi5751]

I don't know whether they freeze, but it seems likely. The flow of water in trees is generally one way, from the roots to the leaves and into the air while photosynthesizing. If they are dormant they wouldn't be doing that.

[@HarryDavidson-n7k]

A little processing - and the board will become smooth. The weather makes its own conditions. Someone is not afraid of heights, I see🙂.(Hi from Belarus. Harry Davidson).

[@terryfoust4802]

love those photos at the end of your video girls!!😃❤

[@popsflying]

LOL.. "come on dog...."

[@ronnielloyd4514]

I know it comes with the territory but don’t you get tired of working in the cold.

[@RanjitSingh-h8b]

Good work and looking lovely girl ❤️

[@Torsee]

Puppers wants to play fetch. Play Fetch NOW! 😂

[@ohasis8331]

Use a remote digital thermometer and go do something else. Either that or get grandpa to build a log enclosure over the whole yard.

[@ANDREREY-w9u]

HELLO LADIES, IT HAPPENS TO US IN FRANCE THAT LOGS STICK TOGETHER BECAUSE OF FROST

[@danrutz3176]

Did you slow down the speed like I recommended from a previous video ??

[@Charles-v8p]

Throw the stick❤

[@allanvanuga9196]

I appreciate you and thank you for making content.

[@ralphjones7624]

Jade is so pleasing to the eye, and so modest in the background 😊

[@markhaney6547]

Damn you ladies are tough 😊😊

[@dougalexander7204]

Saving my money for your hemlock siding.

[@ddolde]

Cmon Mom throw the stick !

[@mathews0618]

Its better to go super slow than ruin the lumber. Yeah, its painful to go that slow but if you are waving a batch of lumber, thats more waste than less production

[@DanielParedes-m2r]

thank you!

[@pierrewichser2298]

Tough girls ! Bad and cold weather doesn`t exist only wrong clothes ... 😁

[@m2rsvp]

Say you were cutting 1x8's... Would it be reasonable to cut 2x8s or 3x8s at first, and then "resaw" them to 1x8s after the sun warms the lumber a bit?🤔 Great vid and music!❤

[@dennisg4053]

The Wonder Dog always ready for action !

[@mike97525]

put them in a greenhouse

10 degrees here in Ohio....CHEERS!!!!

[@williamlouis5011]

I thought you were a Sawyer and not a saw miller!🤪

[@terrancevangemert7508]

Seems to me your feed rate is high for frozen logs so slow down your blade cutting speed.

[@charleslichtman3978]

I'll buy y'all some blankets

[@RodRosenberg]

Throw the stick!!!

[@rob-v1y]

Yes, those frozen logs are fascinating...but let me present you with a truly amazing thing..which is....the frozen and chewed up stick! Just look at it! Its pre chewed and slobbered up! Just perfect for...throwing! And..I will bring it back to you!!! - A. Dog

[@NarnianRailway]

🐶 Thalona is dedicated teaching Emerald to throw sticks (which helps keep you warm on those chilly winter days)

[@RAMTreecare67]

I always enjoy your videos. 🤗💪🏼But I can’t understand some words of the language.🙈

[@denislepine1046]

Love your dog!

[@MoistlyMoist]

doggy just wants a stick 🙂

[@ArdenMAdams-hg6ty]

YOU NEED TO USE GOOD CARBIDE THEY WILL LAST AT 10 TIME LONGER I HAVE USE THEM FOR YEARS!!!💜

[@per-goranborjesson2045]

Frozen wood requires a very sharp blade and the drive speed is much lower = how fast you saw the wood SLOW DOWN THE SPEED and everything will be fine change the blade not as often as if it were summer much more often

[@academicmailbox7798]

Em, don't confuse drying and seasoning (and seasoning is something that maybe is done before milling, and after). Green sawn timber has to be seasoned really, before kiln treatment (lumber producers even know that certain sheds on a property, because of aspect and amount of ventilation will suit certain species for seasoning the sawn lumber). Other sawyers then delay milling 'the log' a bit, again depending on species, maybe to season it, let it dry etc. Again, think about where those logs are stored (aspect and ventilation). Now, . . here is my hunch. You wouldn't kiln dry logs 'because'. Because what sawyers are doing with lumber is to allow in-built fiber tension in the tree to be released in a controlled way. And if tension released is present, and is significant, if that log is dry think about it. Sudden tension release might weaken the properties of the lumber produced (if you kiln dried logs prior to milling). You maybe benefit from having mousture content in lumber as you mill it. In fact if you kiln dried logs, you might actually increase internal tension amounts (which if you then milled a kiln dried log, releasing even worse, more severe internal stresses in the log, could generate all kinds of distortion). So there's a limit to how much moisture you can release from lumber over time, having sawn it into boards. There's a seasoning process before you can even kiln dry (kiln drying I think is used, when you've already brought moisture levels down slow enough, over enough time). Yes, to kill bugs and fungii. Yes, and get lumber closer to moisture leveks to suit a centrally heated or air conditioned interior space. Like if you accelerate seasoning and drying, you basically warp the lumber. It deteriorates. But even if you're careful, you do everything skillfully, and said furniture maker made a table before getting lumber to moisture level appropriate to room in which table ends up. Again, problems. I don't think it would be possible to kiln dry a log anyhow. If you saw a cant and just leave it un-sawn (what a railway sleeper basically is), it's amazing how that un-sawn cant will season gradually over time. It oroduces a totally different type of lumber to taking a fresh log, and making boards from the log directly. You should make a few smaller cants some time, and season those in summer outside. Then mill them, and see the difference (my point, you take 'the jackets' off of logs, and you can do a lot of things, from a seasoning POV). Some cants, Poplar will lose all their weight. Others, sawn cants left outside, Elm etc don't get lighter in weight, and timber gets harder as the cant dries out. Versus when it was wet and green.

[@academicmailbox7798]

A lot of Australian timbers the farmers realize, the longer they leave the trees lying down outside the harder it gets to even cut it using a chainsaw tool. Conversely, and I think there is merit in this, expert firewood guys love certain trees that have been standing 'dead' for a few years. Why? The timber has already been seasoned outside standing up. They don't say, oh there's a dead tree, no good for firewood. Actually the opposite. Unless it is Australia and you're left wondering will my chainsaw be able for a dead tree?

[@academicmailbox7798]

By the way, a lot of furniture guys improvise their kiln stage by just using basement space in a dwelling for drying timber, and giving it enough time. As long as there is heat in that basement space and dehumidification. Wood turners who can work with even smaller pieces of lumber, they swear by vacuum kiln systems (lowers boiling temperature of water with lesser atmospheric pressure). What small scale wood turners and furniture makers both have in common, is they put 100 X the amount of labour and skill into tiny pieces of wood working, compared to say a house framer framing homes does. So in other words, furniture makers etc have to make double certain their timber will remain stable in it's permanent environment. Recall Grandpa doing the flooring placed a vapour control layer to avoid moisture coming up from basement level. A vapour 'barrier' by the way, is like lead sheet used in coffins. A barrier to moisture stops moisture dead in it's tracks, . . that's never practical in building construction (why architects always write vapour control layer on schematic drawings, not barrier).

[@academicmailbox7798]

Em, this is technical, those floor finish boards Grandpa laid down. If the underside of the floor timber was colder and exposed to basement moisture. And top side of floor was dry and exposed to living room temp. You could have moisture even condensing and forming in the floor board timber's underside, and top face was dry. Now, you see what stresses you'd then have? What Grandpa did with that roofing layer wasn't by accident, he wanted as close to an actual vapour barrier as you can create.

[@shanehumphrey4827]

Get insulated tarps! Load your deck at end if shift. Cover logs. Seal tarps to the ground!! Put a tiger torch on low. I guarantee you much better logs to saw !! Ya gotta learn how to adjust instead of always complain. ! N FIX IT!!!

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Boy that puppers grew up mighty quick... And while I'm at it, So did you girls. I had no idea when I subscribe two years ago. I was watching teenagers do men's work. Well women's work because you made it work. And like I've said before the future is in good hands. At three-year-old video popped up the other day and Emerald was so young. You've really developed your voice. Probably because you shout all the time.😁 But it really has been a joy watching You and Jade kick some ass. With those Eyes and smiles. Really are the dryads and earth mothers. I never thought I would see. Take care of the blue marble girls. And thanks for the joy you drop on us every week. With love, a guy with a saw and black cat.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

And I don't mind being redundant... but Jade, you, you have a the eye. Just excellent cinematography Every week. And I don't think I'll get tired of saying that. I really look forward to see where you and your sister end up in the next 10 to 20 years with the skill level the personality And professionalism you deliver weekly. It is truly amazing. Best of the good in the new year to you both, And that kid brother that doesn't know how lucky he is...