Logs to Lumber: Cutting Multiple Cants from one Log

I demonstrate how to cut multiple small cants from a single log. This is useful when you are planning to rip boards down to smaller dimensioned lumber in the end anyways. I find this process to be simpler, faster and physically easier than working with a single cant.
The mill used is a Granberg Alaskan Mk IV Chainsaw Mill, available at:
granberg.com/product-category...
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!

[@olddevildog773]

You and your wife are awesome, I've milled like this for decades and pleases me to see some of the younger generation is putting in the work !

[@ronnieferguson8781]

Where can I get that same setup as his? The plates and bars?

[@Tomhohenadel]

Very nice poplar log, usually don’t see them that clean. Your tripod idea to lift the logs will be a back saver when you’re alone. Hope you guys are having a good spring/summer. Stay safe, stay well

[@petep7227]

Granberg edging mill is a great tool for making the 90 degree cut/s without turning the log

[@birdwatcherjean6293]

Super interesting! My father used to eyeball it, and we'd have some wonky wood at times haha. Great to know there's actually a better way for home wood processing :)

[@jameswoenker2659]

My back always aches. But love watching you work.

[@greensnapper1602]

Give you Credit Sir 100 That's Hard Work !! Just wanted to Stop in and see how you all been doing Hope its Warm up there Now lol Cant Wait to see the Spring & Summer Videos !! Thank You for your Time...

[@nightcrawler2004]

Great video. Did you make your end plates or did you buy them somewhere?

[@bradleyrogers6697]

If only we had beautiful soft wood like that here in Tasmania. It is all hard and heavy down here.

[@kevinhoffman8214]

we are loaded with Tulip Poplar !

[@ReturntoNatureSkills]

These are great and helpful. Thank y’all

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Well made video. Educational too. Thanks.

[@wildsofmaine]

Is this where I say... "I just cant." (Bad pun. Awesome video!)

[@ShawnWithTheWildALONES7]

Awesome video and useful info! Miss you guys!

[@lureofthenorth]

We miss you too Shawn!

[@grazynazambeanie5963]

My back hurts just watching

[@woodyjade9097]

Good job!!!! I learned something for the future!!

[@keenanhosking659]

Good information thanks

[@SolidStateH2O]

Tons of beetle kill around here to mill! About the rails...do you have any issues with them flexing in the middle and getting a curved board? How long of a log could you cut before that became an issue with those 2x2 rails?

[@byronbasso9922]

Great videos thank you. I live in Sudbury Ontario and I was wondering what local fabricator did you use to get your end plates built. And where did you get your steel 2 x 2 tubing. If you don’t mind telling me I would really appreciate that. Thank you

[@lucashallenbeck6729]

Great video, I'm working on getting a mill like this together myself. What is the metal dimensions for the rails you have? As far as thickness and size. I want to make sure I get something strong enough to support saw and get nice straight boards but don't want to go way over board. Thank you

[@ronnieferguson8781]

I'd like to know that myself

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

Very nice. What the drying time for those boards?

[@dalethomas7105]

Nice video. But did you ever think about wearing a back brace so you don't strain your back

[@samueldesjardins550]

please put hook me up with the link for the end plates. Idk where to buy them and it seems like a better way for smaller stuff than my aluminum ladder

[@ronnieferguson8781]

Where can I get that setup at?

[@rosarubea99]

This is all new for me. What type of saw is it that you are using. I didn't realize a saw mill could be so portable.

[@lureofthenorth]

It's a Stihl 880, their biggest saw, though you could do a log this size with smaller saws (the 660 would be good).

[@joesinakandid528]

Side Plates. Steel. Eventually the chain will hit the bottom of the plate - causing heartburn. Why not well crafted plywood? - Joe -

[@jameswoenker2659]

👍

[@toscooter]

Is there some place I could buy side plates or a template?

[@lureofthenorth]

5/32" x 2" x 2" steel tubing, bought locally. The end plates are 1/4" x 12" x 5". The notches for the rails are about 1-3/4" deep so that the 2" rails sit a bit proud. These were cut locally by a metal fabricator.

[@jameswoenker2659]

Popular is supposed to be light.

[@yanickdube5231]

When dry it is, but wet it’s heavy

[@oknave327]

Nice job! What sawmill do you have and would you rec'd it? I have a 661 and some 30in logs. Thanks

[@lureofthenorth]

The Granberg MkIV, with a Stihl 880. Would definitely recommend it, have produced a lot of lumber with it!