Making Lumber on a Bandsaw Mill, Help from an Old Friend, New Arrows, Pond Water Clarity

[@veeveeleo9713]

When I watch your blog, all my tensions vanish 🤗🤗

[@samspade7753]

Watching you do everything yourself with old methods and tools is great, but it is also nice to see you using some modern equipment to help make things easier. A helping hand from a friend is also hard to beat. Love the videos!

[@valeriaclemente7395]

🦅🙏💥🌟❤️💖

[@tonandmarc]

Im so happy you broke down and got a sawmill .

[@gailbrault9251]

With the price of lumber I am so happy to see you are using a saw mill. It only makes sense to do it that way. I love watching lumbar being milled...like listening to rain and thunder.

[@albolt31]

Shawn sees his good friend after 13 years and puts him right to work! Heavy lifting too!😀 he is the man!😀👍

[@jeanettec6212]

I also want to say, how happy I am for you that you reunited with your best friend and are going to get together more often!

[@dennispenn1776]

Nice mill! Perfect for every homestead and wood shop. I love mine. Now you need a small tractor to move logs and work the gardens. I bet your body is thanking you on every board.

[@stevelucero9047]

So happy for ya getting a mill. Can't wait for the "Made by Shawn" milled goodies down the road...

[@johnnyappleseed1023]

I’ve been subscribed for years now and I must say this channel, like a fine wine, has only gotten better with age (in regards to the main channel)

[@edowlut2004]

So nice to hear that you had a friend to help you

[@RiverbendlongbowsOutdoors]

Awesome arrows 🏹 👏 Looks like Zwickey Eskimo broadheads I was fortunate enough to meet and work with a gentleman who built cabins and helped design some things on the Woodmizer mill. I learned a lot Have a great day

[@brianjohnson9105]

Finally! That saw is a godsend. Nice!

[@kylekruger4500]

Sometimes the best time spent is with old friends in the bush reminiscing about old times while you are doing work. Keep moving forward and building your dreams. Again sawmill......envious

[@T.E.P.]

my 6 year old and I love watching this channel together .... it has inspired him to join me exploring the wilderness up north around the boundary waters

[@Genetk44]

Awesome jobs Shawn. Having been stuck out of Canada I'm really missing all the seasonal changes this year, so thanks for allowing me to live vicariously. I always think of ponds as living organisms, they clear,they get algae, they clear and then get muddy...never static, always something new.

[@tonyn3123]

I am glad you addressed the pond. Last video I noticed it had cleared a lot. It's just part of the process. As the side slopes vegetate, it will not get as cloudy during rains. I think you did a really beneficial thing (by digging the pond) to help you on the homestead. This should also allow the use of a pump to water your gardens. Endless uses.

[@jimjasper9314]

More sawdust for the outhouse too. Nice setup.

[@cynthialowe]

I am glad you got some help with the mill, so you can have it finished maybe by winter

[@philedwards1460]

I am all for the mill. Knocked it out of the park with that. There comes a time when speed means everything. winter is coming fast. Work safe. Love the content

[@jeanettec6212]

What a nice sawmill. That will help things move easier and faster. It will save your back more and save you money in the long run.

[@kasamiller5144]

Wow! Thats super cool..I am happy for you Mr James..God bless you..from Fiji.❤❤

[@bfife444]

It is such a great thing to have that saw mill to cut your wood for the work shop. You work so hard,and you do it all by yourself. Realy talented. You came from heaven with your gift. Blessing in everything you do. Your wife and kids must be proud of you. Living where you are, is so quiet with that fresh clean air. We here in the Bahamas our out Islands are nice and fresh. It is better than the city in which I live. We always take a visit there and enjoy the beauty and clean air. Whatever your hands touch it is bless. Blessing to you.

[@abbasalaidaroos7108]

I congratulate you, my friend, on this new wood chipper👍👍🌹🌹🌹⁦🇾🇪⁩⁦🇾🇪⁩⁦🇾🇪⁩⁦🇾🇪⁩⁦🇾🇪⁩✋✋

[@dianeblack6866]

loved seeing this video..you genuinely value friends and family, which is a good reflection of character..I see how God has blessed you with good health to be able to do and accomplish your goals..Cali is a very lucky dog to live so free.

[@Mooshkie50able]

Cali thinks Daddy made that big swimming pool just for her to play in. lol Love the bandsaw!

[@TheLoxxxton]

Lol I was thinking the exact same thing! Its just cali sized and so convenient. The perfect thing for that dog that has everything.

[@jwicks7612]

Wow very cool to watch the Bandsaw.... I was mesmerized!!! The strength that you have is unbelievable.... can't wait to watch your work house go up as well as the greenhouse!!! I never tire.... watching you build your dream homestead!!! Thanks for sharing!!! 🙏😊

[@anitaglaab5458]

You are now the 4th off grid person I watch who has been blessed with a sawmill this year. Good year for saw mills. This is the first one I've seen on wheels. Pretty cool.

[@retiredyeti5555]

Anita - I'm guessing that one of them is Doug and Stacy.

[@travm6501]

Love those sawmills. I could watch you use that mill for hours.

[@elsamartins9076]

Me too! It's lovely watch that thing work!!!! Love t to!!!! 👍👍👍👍

[@LivinInSim]

I couldn't tell if it was loud, or see if he was wearing earplugs? We had a large circular old saw mill that we did all our logs for burning on, no furnace back on the farm. The decibel level on that thing going into a log was just shy of ear bleed.

[@rongundlach6323]

Happy to see the sawmill. You've needed one for a while now.

[@trumperlifer9709]

Nice to see you upgrade. You're not getting any younger and this equipment will allow you to spend more time with your family.

[@earthangel8730]

More time in that canoe fishing!!!

[@carolmathis6084]

Beautiful grain in those slabs! I love the ingenuity y'all had getting those huge trees out of the forest. Those arrows are nice. My brother makes bows and arrows; they're works of art. Thank you for all the info you crammed into 14 minutes!

[@skygerspacher6891]

That saw mill is amazing.

[@Barchenhund]

With a lite sprinkling of snow on a hillside I watched my grandfather fall timber and a team of horses pull out the logs to a clearing. Grandad could look at a standing tree and tell you how many board feet of lumber the tree would yield. That was around 1960. My grandparents farm is a memory I will always deeply treasure. They were what I and many would call successful farmers. The reason for their success they pulled together like the team of horses.

[@lindsaylittle6535]

what a great friend you have, Shawn. And I am sure your friend feels the same way. that building is going to be great!! Greetings from the Arrowhead!

[@MsBee777]

oh Shawn - I was so hoping you could get your own bandsaw mill for your homestead.... you will succeed so much quicker because you're not getting any younger and having some mechanical help along the way, is still being self sufficient. I mean this in the most kindest of ways. The benefits to having your bandsaw mill will be awesome, just think of all those shavings for lining your garden bed too and for bedding for your chicken coup, when you get it made and have laying boxes for your laying hens.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

That's why sawyers hang 5 gal buckets under the sawdust discharge chute to collect the shavings.

[@jjjdog491]

@Ms BeeI I couldn't of said it better myself.

[@likearockcm]

ty ,ms. bee I was wondering what he might do with the sawdust

[@KM-bu8ec]

@Jennine J I agree with you about that. That was a rather strange comment, I think. He is very handsome strong, still quite youthful, and incredibly knowledgeable. This is my favorite KZbin channel .

[@andrewburnett-bartleman5965]

Now that's "Modern Self Reliance". Thanks for the video!!!!

[@elsamartins9076]

At last, some tools to help you!! You dont have 20 years anymore!!! You got to get help!!!! Very happy for you!!! You got to have more tools! Winter's coming!!!

[@kenbowers8423]

Nice to see that you have a bandsaw mill and as others have said, you are still in keeping with the self reliance agenda. I am going to enjoy watching you mill the great variety of trees that you have available at your disposal and watching the progress on the timberframe workshop. Stay safe and healthy Shawn. Ken from Peterborough

[@Specialized61]

Man, what a great mill!

[@pgtersch2822]

I like your emphasis on connecting hands with the materials you use to build ... but you’ve got to love the practicality of the mill

[@Harleyfunman]

the saw mill paid for itself in one weekend great investment and quality wood boards.

[@BraxxJuventa]

A very nice Mill, Shawn. Thank you for showing us. 👍😁

[@gidagorfen8947]

Having Cali as a supervisor doesn't hurt!

[@elliebelli8560]

Hi Shawn, Congratulations on getting a sawmill. It is going to be a great help to you. You are Man of a Century in my books. You are so inspiring to watch. You are the best. God bless you and Calli.

[@alexpage7292]

Really interesting to see the lumber mill and also how the ponds progressing. Interesting projects Shawn

[@jonsmith146]

Some things are best done with modern machines, good for you.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Who invented modern machines ,,,, guys that didn't have them.

[@johncamp7679]

Yeah , your arm can only take so much hand sawing !!

[@40intrek]

Yes, but knowing the old ways has its advantages..

[@heatherclayton-callaghan4270]

@Shawn James Look at all that toilet sawdust you're making, YAY 👏👏👏👏 Loved how you could see Cali under the water while swimming and as she changed to walking could clearly see the dirt trail she stirred up. The friends visit & the mill are such blessings. What a beautiful contrast you have shared (and will share) in the building of your homestead. Your primitive hand made with sweat & blood through to your more modernised sweat & blood. I really appreciate the changes going on in mind as well as your physical being. Blessings from Aussie mate. 👏🙏💞

[@billsexton8073]

Dude, I can't wait to see what you create in the shop. I see a custom furniture shop.

[@solangeweiss3891]

I'm learning many things for the first time in my life with your videos, I can spend hours watching and I forget everything around and seems to me like I'm living in the middle of the woods a peaceful Life. Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience ❤️🙏

[@hildamorrison2003]

Some beautiful grain on that wood you cut. Thank you.

[@marygordon3032]

It’s great what you’re doing Shawn! 👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@riatjie0565]

What a nice surprise to have a video.

[@Kathy_Is_Blessed]

Now THAT’S a saw!! Love it for what you are about to build. I was just watching another you tuber (The Outsider) from Canada using his big green saw like this. The big boards look so beautiful.♥️. Big Cali hugs!!!💋

[@tractorp2255]

there are just some modern luxuries you cant do without. That sawmill was an awesome buy. I really like the way your heading with your homestead. The "machines" have served you well.

[@vanessagodiin770]

Your friend is quite the craftsman. His arrows are beautiful and you can see they are very high quality. Great friend indeed to give you them. You will have to catch something with one of them and have him up for a feast in the woods. :)

[@Robbie_S]

Loved the Sawmill do its work. And an absolute expert hands that runs it. Thanks for making the video Shawn. 👍👍💕

[@terale6798]

So glad you got a sawmill, kept thinking how much you would benefit from one. Glad you got back in touch with your friend )))

[@old-man173]

Good to see life gets a little easier

[@talainsein]

You are amazing. God bless you richly and protect you in developing your sanctuary for you and your beautiful family and Cali too

[@rodneywroten2994]

So glad you got a band saw mill Shawn. it will take a lot of ware and tare of of you. Beautiful lumber

[@richardthornhill4630]

The bandsaw mill is a tremendous labor saver and makes excellent lumber. Good decision.

[@ndlz1]

Beautiful wood in the planks! I can just smell it.☺️

[@robynelancaster7858]

So looking forward to see the workshop build 😄

[@ryanblair8066]

Shawn, I love your videos on both of your channels. I hope you don't stop sharing them. I know you're somewhatt of a private person from how you talk about yourself. So I'm glad you're willing to share. Thanks!!

Hi Shawn 👏 just wanted to say thank you for sharing this video update 👏 that saw mill going save a lot of time 🤔 keep safe and say well 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@PabloP169]

Great that you were able to and accepted help from a friend.

[@ericeverson5956]

You are the man, Shawn. Only someone as motivated as you could do all of this. The lesson, I think is live the life that you love:) Thanks for the motivation. Out.

[@Aby7799]

Yippee, I'm so happy for you, also selfish, coz I get to see more projects before winter sets in, longer videos hopefully! 1. workshop 2. Greenhouse 3. Treehouse 4. Bridge across the pond 5. Extension on the other side of the cabin. Ok sorry I got carried away, please ignore points 3 to 5, however a tree house will be great 👏😊👍

[@KazM-Made]

and you stopped at [ 5 ] = I think there'll be farrrrr more lol

[@abbushcraft]

Thank you very kindly for showing us the mill. Anyone who likes wood... seeing the beautiful grain of wood... can well appreciate the wood that you are cutting. I know that it goes a little against what you are trying to do in the wilderness... as far as keeping the noise level down. And just being able to hear the beautiful sounds of nature. But, I really appreciate the utilization of all of the dead standing wood you have. Once the banks of the pond get vegetation on them... and the mud quits running into it... the settling process will be minimized. And winter will do a good job of that to. I am glad that you got restocked up on arrows. It makes me want to go out and buy a mill... just to see the beautiful wood grain. That 2 inch slab that you took out... was so nice. If people only knew what that was worth. Busy time of the year coming up. I am so glad that you have the outside kitchen to do all of the food processing... from all of the garden produce you got this year. I think I figured out that you are going to catch all of the rain water off of the greenhouse for water. And that will be good. Don't be concerned about being to technological in the bush. We enjoy all the aspects of what you are doing there. Thanks again for showing the mill.

[@carolmartin8042]

Love watching you cook as much as your construction work 😃 From the Heart of Texas 🇨🇱

[@miltonpomales5405]

Shawn, don't feel bad because you have to use big machinery. We understand and we appreciated what you do and how you want to live your life!!! Nice slabs too!!!

[@erichanhauser3190]

Congrats on the mill. You earned it. What I've seen you do with your hands justifies a lil machinery. Very cool.

[@margaretpervier8357]

Thanks to Callie for the demonstration in the pond🐾❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@richiefort1416]

Showing that is absolutely unbelievable I don't know what else to say but that's absolutely what you need it God bless you

[@bevtrue6937]

Beautiful lumber. Wow!!

[@steeltree-fabricatingandcu3796]

So happy you decided to go with some better equipment to get more work done Saving time getting your place established That’s so awesome ...I commented a year ago you need a side by side Especially for your own safety if you ever get hurt you’ll need to get out of the woods fast I don’t know how close your truck is Lifting logs with a winch ....once you’re more established using older tools for smaller projects The saw mill is awesome 👍🏻

[@timcisneros1351]

Awesome. I'm really happy to see you using a BandSaw Mill. The work building with big Timbers is hard enough. No need to do any Hewing (unless it's for the Mantle piece)

[@janetwithers7427]

Wow, that lumber mill machine is fantastic....... so much time saved. Lovely arrows your friend made you too. The water IS clearing up. :-) Cali can be seen in the water now. You can ice skate there this winter :-)

[@jerrybailey3095]

Beautiful video Shawn, that Mill sure does a good job making your lumber. Your best friend really likes the pond woof woof lol. 🐶Take care. 👍

[@patstinson5167]

Loving the saw

[@marianfrances4959]

💙happy to hear you will be spending some time with your old friend! 😉🇨🇦👍🌲🐾🍕

[@joneshuntingadventures7971]

Awesome. Some nice wood production there. I bet the pond will be an aquatic plant oasis by next summer.

[@charlesslaten3726]

I sure hope the mill helps save your body a little. Everything is looking great.

[@Tomhohenadel]

Very nice maple lumber coming off the mill. A real plus to keep your back young. Thanks for the video

[@peterfardell8950]

Truly loving your way of life lad , thanks for all your vids love

[@jtbrocks]

I own the exact same sawmill! The Norwood LM29 works great for my needs. Looking forward to watching more milling videos! Congrats and thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@dinhz72758]

Wow, you got a wonderful friend shawn to give you that very helpful machine. Looking forward to more builds video now that you have an awesome companion in the woods. Im sure that will keep you busier and might turn your place into a village someday, by then there will be less bugs and your wife can be with you again.

[@Atlas1971]

Love your work Shawn.

[@chuckdrew5240]

go ahead and get a piece of equipment to help move things and help do some of the heavy work. I know you are proud to do things by hand and your self, but do not break yourself down. Than the projects will not get do and you may ruin yourself for life. Love you videos

[@parnellbeth]

What Chuck said^^^^

[@YvonneSebastian1980]

Wow, that is awesome...so happy you got it...That pond is really cool also..just loving your projects!

[@ddbronco1873]

Those arrows are beautiful

[@BrLambert]

The grain in that log is gorgeous!

[@YGardenRose]

That’s a cool machine. Glad Shawn got something to help!

[@atsidis]

Glad you have the mill.... Now harvested wood is easier to process.... Great move...

[@pollymonopoly8803]

YES TO EQUIPMENT! So happy about the sawmill. Now you just need a TRACTOR! Maybe a tractor-loader-backhoe

[@t-6273]

That milled lumber looks amazing! Awesome piece of equipment to have for sure. And when/if you finish milling all the lumber you need, you can make some money with a side hustle milling lumber for your neighbors.

[@johnhine8725]

Shawn once again you have made a great decision. I'm so excited for you and your mill, I have a couple buddies who are doing their own timber farms, and its amazing how these mills pay themselves off so quickly. Your demo video was well thought out and showed us the whole process. Oh the possibilities! Same with your pond, you seemed so concerned when you built it, at some point it is going to be so clear and everything you wanted in your vision for it. You must spend so much time thinking and planning because it sure does show. Good work, Shawn. Your life means more than you know to so many. You are one cool dude.

[@thomasprinsen1241]

I am greatly looking forward to the greenhouse and especially the workshop and your design and build of these structures!

[@Judy.LoveandLightAlways]

Amazing what you are getting done Shawn. The pond is coming along nicely, it does look clear. Cali loves HER big water pool. Looking at the under growth it shows how well the tree's rejuvenate. Another great video. Love the torpedo head for the tree's patent it before someone steals that great idea. Hugs to you cali and your beautiful family from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Stage 4 total lockdown. I'm so glad your there safe. 🦘🐨😷🇨🇦🐕🇭🇲

[@iain1969]

About the only thing that could make this channel any better is the addition of a band saw mill!!!! Now for a collaboration with Fall Line Ridge and Out of The Woods!!!

[@user-vz8yl4xr8n]

Thank you. Living the life only a few can. I dream of this life for me later in life.