sawing and edging spruce 2x4s # 557

we hope to see you at the steam show 5-18-24
Steam Show
www.nationalpike.com

[@nileswilson577]

What is it watching the blade cutting through the logs that's so entertaining 😁👍 Can't get enough 😂

[@PitViper329]

It has a hypnotic appeal.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks , glad you liked it.

[@jamessnider7869]

Worked at a sawmill 8 years.

[@patrickhankin9903]

@@PitViper329 It is hynotic and tranquil at the same time.

[@PitViper329]

@@patrickhankin9903 It helps me with my severe anxiety problems, for sure.

[@anthonyhengst2908]

You made Grandpa's day!! Thanks guys. His good word of the day," Lumber is only as good as the Sawyer" It takes a special Sawyer to run a circular mill forget the naysayers, sometimes you need to make stop signs. You need to edge them probably but it will be a lot less to edge.

[@markgalicic7788]

your welcome , glad grandpa liked it.

[@user-fz6vs4de9m]

You guys need a calendar with the word of the day. I'd buy one!

[@markgalicic7788]

great idea.

[@buzzsawyer3221]

I know nothing about sawmills but find these videos very relaxing. I watch The Eddie videos too and also find them relaxing and his common sense philosophy of everyday life. Flat lander from New Jersey ha!

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you.

[@EMO22retired]

Nice to see the other guys get camera time. Their help is so needed to. Thank you again

[@markgalicic7788]

your welcome.

[@deaddadd]

Whoever buys those wood boxes is getting their money's worth. Hank is meticulous how he stacks those offcuts.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes he stacks it nice.

[@hamstreetjohn9094]

Hi Mark when you go to the steam show take your camera. I live over the water and will never get to the show, I'm too old, but I would love to see it Keep yourselves safe and keep the videos coming

[@markgalicic7788]

I will make a video at the show.

[@denzilthick6421]

Love the Welsh flag Denzil from Pontypridd South Wales

[@richardgoodhew7817]

Greeting from Townsville North Queensland Australia. Watching all your shows and on the coming Sunday 19th May I will be turning the big 75 years old. Cheers Richard Goodhew

[@markgalicic7788]

Happy Birthday Richard!

[@bobbynewton9247]

Always enjoy seeing wood cut, thanks Mark and Eddie

[@murraymakesstuff]

Anything you guys cut is worth a watch! Spruce, Pine, Fir, Cedar, Oak.... It don't matter.

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you.

[@RobertFay]

*- Mark, again, I have been told by my lady to say Thank You, for playing the music at the end.*

[@matthewb8229]

And just like that, almost two dozen 2x4s are born. Perhaps they'll make the sawyer proud of them by becoming a house.

[@markgalicic7788]

this is going to be a guest house.

[@grahamecheers]

I have been watching other sawmills, but they are nothing like yours. Keep those fantastic videos coming.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Graham , we sure will.

[@davidcassidy6226]

I really like how you worked that log. You truly know how to "read" a log.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks David.

[@alexkirkles5066]

Eleven o’clock in the morning that’s nice timber coming off the mill , early start this morning four hour round trip for some free tooling boxes and bucket fulls of it , just got my workshop cleaned out of junk now the floor has got smaller again with this lot , anyway you guys have a nice day

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Alex.

[@mityqwik]

its very relaxing to watch you 2 work and some of the wood you have cut is really beautiful looking

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you , glad you liked it.

[@cjmaslowski1112]

I really enjoyed this spruce is the only wood I have never seen being sawn up thanks so much 👍👍👍👍

[@markgalicic7788]

glad you liked it.

[@PitViper329]

Who the heck could be picky about the kind of log you saw? I think it's fascinating, no matter what kind of log. I guess some folks just love to complain.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks , some people you can't please.

[@jjarm]

I agree

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Good looking 2xheavies. Authoritive bus motor and Happy week. Saw Buzzworthy and Bob too! God Bless Yall

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Lewie.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@markgalicic7788 Yall too!

[@melshea2276]

Here’s hoping for an early release for ZZ!😮

[@dougsmith9099]

Nice video thanks Mark

[@andrewriches506]

Good evening from Lincolnshire UK.

[@markgalicic7788]

good evening Andrew.

[@landtopmall]

Thanks for sharing

[@richardbullard7754]

As always Mark, Eddie and crew expert sawing, and other stuff 😊👍

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Richard , it was nice talking to you hope all goes good!

[@troytreeguy]

Get some footage of the pike mill! Have fun fellas

[@markgalicic7788]

we sure will.

[@paulsimmons9579]

Nice looking boards!

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Paul.

[@DavidPadusnak]

good video. Spruce is one of my favorite woods to cut. Keep up the good work

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks David , I love white pine.

[@waltersaari7954]

I love cutting spruce. That was a nice one.

[@Chr.U.Cas2216]

👍👌👏 Congratulations 🎉 for getting a lot of good, usable construction wood out of this one big log. Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and especially health to all involved people.

[@markgalicic7788]

your welcome , great comment.

[@finnjorgensen4481]

Another good job well done

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you.

[@larrychernick3391]

I love everything you cut ❤❤😮s

[@user-rm7ye8ct6p]

Who would complain about an FREE VIDEO VIEWING 🤨🤔? EXCELLENT VIDEOS,, WORKING MAN!!!💯👍🤠

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you.

[@JamesSimmons-pz7wn]

Good video Bus Motor Productions

[@sawmillingGarry]

Great video mark, I love the way Spruce smells I've only got the Mill a couple logs of it so far. Thanks for sharing👍

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Garry , I see you put your boys to work that's great to teach them how to work at the mill.

[@iyopawapapa2000]

Thanks!

[@markgalicic7788]

Thank you!

[@melshea2276]

Happy Tuesday Eve!😊🪚👍👍✌️👍✌️

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you , Friday eve soon.

[@remmiemax3624]

Makes no difference to me what species a log is, just gotta have BOOMS and Man Glitter😎😎👍👍💯💯

[@markgalicic7788]

I like it LOL!

[@joestone2068]

Lotta nice lumber in that log

[@markgalicic7788]

yes it produced more than I thought it would for sure.

[@Rickyboy707]

Couple a little *booms* today. -->Ric

[@markgalicic7788]

more on the way.

[@MrKizbok]

Nice video guys. Question: Where does ZZ Mark go periodically? Thanks

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you , watch the next few videos to find out.

[@gerardomanuelortiztellado1460]

GREETINGS AND BLESSINGS GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏

[@markgalicic7788]

thank you.

[@sharonromer6606]

👍👍👍💕

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Sharon.

[@randydobson1863]

Hi Mark & Eddies & it's is Randy and i like yours video is cool & Thanks Mark & Eddies & Friends Randy & Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom & Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom Boom

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Randy , BOOM!

[@robertgreen8695]

Happy belated Mother's day first of all, and as usual here is something for the occasion. MOTHER M-Maternal O-Observant T-Tender H-Humble E-Enjoyable R-Resourceful To my mother here on Earth I place you above all all others. You gave me life and with the guidance of your gentle ways and firm but soft hand guided and molded me into the person that I am. For me though you are gone from me in this this world you will live in my memory for all time. For those whom still have their mother, respect and revere her like no other as she have given you so much and at such a high cost because her freedom, her personal life she willingly lost to have you, to love you and make you who you are and to hold you dear whether you are near or away so far. On this day tell her that you love her with all of your heart and soul.

[@markgalicic7788]

that was a great comment Robert!

[@donaldnichols2434]

Have you ever cut sweetgum

[@mcburcke]

I hope ZZ Mark makes bail and can get back to the mill with you guys soon!

[@markgalicic7788]

maybe this week.

[@davidcooney9731]

Hi. Another good video. Just out of curiosity, why do you only put the master dog down on the opening cut?

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks David , I use the master dog for safety when opening a big log then you have a flat side to put down on the head blocks.

[@user-bh7bi4bu1t]

Check out Fred Dibnah a steeplejack from England that has a great passion for his steam tractors. He's a riot

[@patverum9051]

Had..Fred passed away 20 years ago.

[@user-bh7bi4bu1t]

@@patverum9051 I realize that but his videos are still here

[@williamellis8993]

Good sawing, Mark. That gave you a really good yield out of that log. Just curious - do you ever get any Douglas fir to saw? Bill

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Bill , Douglas fir is rare here.

[@Jeff-Lynn]

Thumbs up

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Jeff.

[@jamesmckay9966]

GREAT VIDEO AS USUAL. I NOTICE THAT THE HOSES THAT ARE ZIPPED TIED BY EDDIE RUB AGAINST THE ANGLE IRON UPRIGHT. WILL THAT ULTIMATELY RUB A HOLE IN THE HOSES ? just an observation.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks James , that's SO cord for the controls and that's a pipe that they are tied to no sharp edges.

[@2karlj]

Is the lumber sawn to true 2” x 4” or to lumber yard dimensions?

[@markgalicic7788]

this was a full 2x4.

[@mcburcke]

Are there any species of wood that dull the bits faster than others, or are they mostly equal?

[@markgalicic7788]

yes if you saw hickory it will dull the saw faster than any wood I know.

[@marcchatterson-xq7qt]

When we saw hickory we will saw 3 or 4 poplar to clean the wood gum off the saw. We will do it with ash also it really helps with how the saw performs especially when it’s time to sharpen after cutting the poplar. You can feel it in the handle for the carriage just how much smoother your saw is cutting

[@bargoed3]

Which logs are the most valuable.

[@markgalicic7788]

black walnut.

[@pikepike5404]

You need to make some thump signs

[@markgalicic7788]

I like it lol!

[@1GameKeeper]

None of these dudes are spring chickens, but they sure don't shirk at work

[@markgalicic7788]

yes very hard workers for sure.

[@user-lf1bt6qm3h]

How much did you buy of this spruce Mark, I hope this is the last , miss the pines and I love me some wallnut or cherrie:)

[@markgalicic7788]

this was a mixed load , we saw spruce for framing lumber and the white pine for siding and utility wood.

[@FloydBlack-xi8fh]

Have u thought about solar power for ur electrical power in ur mill?? A small one could run ur lights and ???

[@markgalicic7788]

great idea.

[@davidhensley76]

How did the benefit for Pete go?

[@markgalicic7788]

it went great!

[@marcdh11]

Are there any types of tree you will not cut? Any species not worth the effort?

[@markgalicic7788]

you will like the Friday eve video , we saw just about anything that a customer wants as you will see. but my least favorite wood is hickory.

[@N57RU]

Thanks Mark. Cut list was sent to your email. Did you receive it? Just checking...

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Russ , we are going to start back into the pine next.

[@N57RU]

@@markgalicic7788 No problem. I just wanted to know that you received my cut list ok. I had email issues over the weekend so I wanted to verify that you had it.

[@JohnfromEngland]

Ok Who was in the background when you did your introduction that did not get introduced then?

[@markgalicic7788]

that's Hank he don't like cameras.

[@dougrobison1156]

T.H.E.: If talkin' was sawin' weed be done by now!

[@markgalicic7788]

for sure Doug.

[@alanm3438]

Are these logs relatively dry or are they heavy and wet???? Are they sappy and sticky??? So glad that you have helpers.

[@markgalicic7788]

they are very wet and sticky very heavy.

[@patrickhankin9903]

Hi Mark, is ZZ standing in the naughty boys corner because he has been a naughty Boy? I find that I get a lot more enjoyment from watching your vids than I get from watching band saw videos. Keep up the good work.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Patrick , you will find out about ZZ on the next few videos.

[@byron7165]

Boop! First in. If jawin' were sawin' you'd be done already ;-)

[@markgalicic7788]

I like it lol!

[@marklapierre5629]

It's not aircraft grade spruce, but it's nice stuff.

[@user-iv2uc8nf8y]

any dogs up dogs down for the kids today plus booms

[@markgalicic7788]

for sure.

[@MrKizbok]

Afterfhought/question Mark- Are you guys experiencing a log shortage?

[@markgalicic7788]

we had to find a new source of logs

[@fricknjeep]

hi there good show maybe you could get some stick time john

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks John , sticky time lol.

[@lastguy8613]

Why would people not like the spruce, tree snobs?

[@markgalicic7788]

just some people.

[@suejeanneret5773]

Where is pointy hat knomb

[@raysalmon4191]

I like the laser on the sawmill of Tim Riddle much better than yours. Check him out!

[@markgalicic7788]

you don't need a laser on a hand set mill you just look down the log.

[@raysalmon4191]

@markgalicic7788 true ,but I still thought it was crazy

[@williammiller7346]

So some folks don’t like Spruce? So a stop-sign Spruce must be just AWFUL?

[@mckinleygoetz9855]

Thanks!

[@markgalicic7788]

Thank you McKinley!