Milling Logs into Lumber | Rough Cut 2x6 for the Shop Walls

[@mere3411]

My day is instantly made better when a video from you guys comes out!!!!!!

[@jwcinc12]

agreed

[@scottulbrich5376]

yeah i like watching them too, i would like to live there but so harsh, jyst not wanna deal with the weather these days

[@chrisb508]

I couldn't agree more.

[@donEvans27]

Absolutely

[@belenmatsuoka763]

Same here❤

[@MrSki-tyvm]

Don't forget stickers for each layer of lumber, it helps drying and keep lumber from twisting or bowing.

[@joemarquette1098]

that is the same thing I was going to say and try to rotate them so they get roughly the same amount of sun. p.s yes I understand you are going into winter.

[@petejenness3795]

They will probably do that when they stack it in the shop.

[@petejenness3795]

I was wrong 😢

[@rattlesnakebbq]

Ditto...if you don't sticker each layer...the wood won't dry and it will warp...

[@edwardgodsell]

What about strapping with metal straps

[@blainerueckwald]

You should really be putting stickers(thin strips of wood) between each row of lumber. This will do several things, first it will aid in the drying of your wood, second it will help prevent mold and mildew from forming on the surface of the boards and third it will help keep the boards straight.

[@Jason_xofilos]

Agreed.

[@martinX71055]

Thanx really enjoyable. Now you're lumberjack as well as hunters, fishers , market gardeners and animal husbandry experts . Did I forget anything? Oh yes chefs. Such fun . Thanx Martin London England

[@ostrobogulous1]

​@martinX71055 ...also videographers, editors and beekeepers!!!

[@thetraveler5798]

​@@ostrobogulous1& The most Awesome Couple U-tubers 🤗👍💯🙏

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Eric & Arielle! The slab you built for the saw worked out great. It’s awesome to see your planning came out so great. Hoping you saw the comments about the ‘stickers’, so all your hard work comes out as great as possible. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@gailbrault9251]

The Branson is a life saver for you. The slab for the sawmill was worth all the work you did. Look at what you accomplished this year!😊

[@kristenevans4557]

You can mix saw dust with melted wax to make excellent fire starters to use while camping.

[@jime3154]

I marvel at the ingenuity of Eric and at the way you two tackle and solve problems as you move along in life.

[@edgarwillcut6265]

I'm too old to be doing what you're doing but had a bunch of fun watching you 😁 thanks for the entertainment

[@wendellsuiter7869]

been watching an older video, and this video pops up cool beans!

[@mike2525-jg]

Good video you should put spacers between the layers of 2x6 for better air flow or your wood might mold Cheers

[@Sonya60andlearning]

Don't forget to rest. You both work like crazy, rest enough and eat well. Don't wear yourselves out to much. Makes you old, fast.

[@grayco2853]

Great job ! You should cut some 1x1 stickers to stack your lumber on so it can dry, not mold and keep bugs out. Air gap between boards. I have a Wood Mizer LT 40 that has cut a lot of lumber for my Family.

[@billmandaue2168]

1/2' thick by whatever width is plenty for stickers and will reduce the height of your stack. Use some of the slabs you had left over to make stickers. It doesn't matter if stickers still have some bark on them. After you use them a few times, the bark will fall off anyway. Just remember to place the stickers so they line up vertically and about 12 to 16 inches apart, and that will prevent most warping.

[@darlenewilliman6430]

I've never seen a personal/private sawmill run before, thank you for showing all that it tAkes to run one properly.😊

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Beautifully milled lumber.Whatever needs to be done, you two set your hands to it and do it, from mechanics, to electrical, to milling, gardening ad preserving, beekeeping and I'm sure I'm leaving out a few hundred more. I'm always amazed. Great video. Take care.

[@sarah.w1683]

Perfect timing! Just sat down with my morning coffee!

[@hombredeacero3131]

Must be an awesome feeling to mill your own lumber and especially to the actual size you want. That view through your Quonset building was awesome

[@popgibb3485]

Hope you guys have a great winter! No snow on the peninsula yet. Keep up the awesome work. You are both an inspiration. Oh! My 2024 calendar arrived yesterday! Love it! Amazing photography! So glad I ordered one!!

[@marianfrances4959]

You both (still!) rock, but I hope lots of little girls see you on that tractor, Ariel! Love the teamwork. 👍😎🇨🇦🌲❄🐾🐾🐾

[@rogertemple7193]

Great to see you cutting the boards for the shop walls and hope it doesn't snow anymore until you can get it all done and ready for finishing the hut take care and Thank You.🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@Divinetastymukbang]

My fav comfy channel when I’m watching you guys I just want to grab a blanket and a cuppa tea. Giving me Alaskan Frontier vibes.❤

[@sarahbellaire473]

Just came here to say you have two little fans who love watching you guys every week! My 2 and 4 year old boys are learning a lot! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Thanks for watching guys :)

[@darkwolfnova344]

Arielle, I had to let you know that I had ordered 2 of the XL calendars for 2024, and they just arrived. I couldn't be happier. They are STUNNING. My granddaughter loves hers, and I'm just trying to find a place to hang mine. I'm actually considering ordering a couple of smaller ones as gifts. I truly hope you continue doing the calendars. However, if you don't, you have the photographic skills to make a portfolio or an actual photo book of Alaskan wilderness and wildlife. Trust me, I'd willingly pay good money for that. You have mad skills with a camera.

[@Oktopia]

All that sawdust is excellent to use on paths between beds in your garden. Also mixed into compost or used to keep chickens dry and clean.

[@ABNMPmama]

My hubby and I just talked about milling some of our acreage, and lookie here!!! We have zero white, wet floof, although we’re headed into really cold weather. I love the way you two work together. Me and mine…? We may, or may not, work well as a team. It usually depends on the job, and whether or not one of us is an “expert” at it. 😂❤

[@christinefox9075]

😅

[@yoop177]

😂 same at our place😂

[@centeelorick2242]

Kindred Spirits..2 beautiful souls.bblessings❤❤❤❤️🤗🙏🇹🇹

[@dingc.velasco6038]

You two are soo in synch in work, in duties, in your goals and in your love for each other, there's nothing you can't do once you set your hearts on it.

[@W7LDT]

I still say you have the best sawmill in the Alaskan wilderness.

[@janetkoball44]

What a grand time I had watching you two making beautiful lumber. That building is going to be so valuable to the homestead. Thanks so much for taking us all along. See you next time.

[@suseyq4559]

I’m so tired and need a nap after watching you both work soooo hard! You accomplished so much (as always)!

[@rfelectrons]

Love your videos you guys. Stay warm.

[@joesphbest3120]

MY FAVORITE COUPLE ,WINTER HAS ARRIVED., WORKING ON GETTING SAW MILL UP AND RUNNING TO BUILD ENDS FOR THE QUANSIT BUILDING. TO MAKE LUMBER FOR WALLS IN THE SPRING. Always hard working they are a good team, I know they will get the job done, May everything work out as you want, love you two and prayer that you have a safe winter. And keep up the good work.😊😊❤❤❤👍👍🌹🌹🌻🌻

[@Astrohhh]

This is the only channel where I actually sit through all the ads without skipping them. You both are awesome and I'm happy to genuinely support you in any way I can

[@krisdog88]

You're the only couple I'd watch cutting wood! Amazing work!

[@MrSki-tyvm]

Consider making log bunks with flip down rails, the bunks and flip down rails could be made of wood. This allows you to set logs and simply roll them onto your mill. The flip down rail, wood or metal is so you can still walk through while cutting or roll logs onto the mill. Hope this really helps your back out of lifting.

[@joannevdm6437]

Yay! A new video, greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@suziesteube1332]

I can’t believe it’s a Saturday night and I excited to watch Eric and Arielle instead of going out! Thank you both for always including us in your adventures!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Our pleasure!

[@elsienorback7689]

Wow, that was pretty awesome work. My brother has a sawmill as well and had cut his own lumber and build a shop and nice wood shed. He had done construction his entire career from 13- until his 40’s than became a school maintenance man. He did everything, from fixing boilers, replacing roofs, and so much more for the entire Iditarod School District. Now, he is retired and has his 66th birthday yesterday. It is really hand and nice to have those building skills and ability to figure things out like that. You guys are doing an amazing job and I love watching all your vlogs. You live the ideal Alaskan lifestyle, in my opinion. Keep up the fantastic job making and sharing your lifestyle with the rest of us.

[@bradhuff6879]

It’s so satisfying to see how intuitive and how great y’all are at problem solving. Couple of modern day Bob the builders. I love and support you two on any endeavor you both take on. God bless you two the dogs,cat and chickens. The world needs to know about the power team not surviving but thriving the alaskan way of life.

[@veronica1863]

You both always amaze me. Even got my husband watching a bit

[@annataylor3928]

So excited to have a new video to watch tonight from you guys!!! Y’all are my favorite channel. I did come across a newer channel starting out that I’ve been watching waiting on new videos from my favorites (you guys lol) calico cow acres I’ve been watching their videos this week they remind me of you first few videos back in the day.

[@myraholmes651]

Wow,what a great surprise!! You 2 do such a great job--- can’t wait till you put your wood slabs together for the closure!!

[@mynock250]

Great video, it’s so stress relieving for many of us to watch.

[@GardeningwithPurpose329]

So excited to see your video pop up! Arielle, You are blessed to have an amazing husband that knows everything!💜So looking forward to the next one!..

[@watermanone7567]

You need to put sticks between your boards to help drying and not turn rotten. Thanks for a great video.

[@fredsoltveit8453]

They said that they were going to store the lumber in the q hut so I belive the the plan was to put stickers in then.Did you really belive that those two would make a mistake like that?

[@dawnmancell2330]

Don't work to hard today We love y'all from kahoka Missouri 63445❤❤❤

[@jamesseltenreich652]

Right on I can’t wait to get my mill together, great stuff guys

[@owlgirl1998]

Seeing Peppi really made me smile after a long frustrating week!

[@paulslocomb6805]

I love the team work between you two I saw how you stacked your wood you need to put stickers between each layer to keep it from worping also put a hook on the excavator bucket or the end of the boom too and use it as a small crain❤

[@belwynne1386]

100% agree. And use a broom to really sweep off the sawdust on each board. Just a wipe with your hand won’t do it. I am afraid your hard earned stack will freeze solid and get damaged by freeze thaw.

[@frankdodgee]

I finally figured it out. Eric is a Handyman Artist Extraordinaire!

[@annkleindl3561]

Got our 1st 2 inches in Northern MN today. Love watching you guys!

[@philipfedorchak6444]

Eric awesome little powerful lifting jack you made for the saw mill, you’re definitely saving your back. Ripping those 70 boards no problem now 🤙.

[@LMGM5]

Hi guys, awesome work, you two.. Those logs look excellent and heavy duty. Love the smell of wood. I saw you cut a nice round.piece from one of the logs. That would be excellent for a nice cutting board. You can not have many of those. And it's great you are not wasting any of those trees. You said you will use the cutouts for firewood. Excellent.!!@ the sawdust you can use for the chickens and most likely in your garden beds because it is not treated wood or add to the compost. I'm so very excited foe you guys. Take care. Blessings. Laura M from Rockaway Park New York ❤😊

[@heatherwanderer777]

I was just thinking that...all that fresh untainted sawdust, so many uses!

[@kingrafa3938]

Love the modification of the sawmill.

[@richardgire4999]

Two more things You can use antifreeze or diesel for the lube Also you might want to sticker your wood( place small strips of wood in between your wood as you stack it) Helps the boards dry uniformly and keeps it from rotting and deforming😊

[@eloleddie]

Especially antifreeze or diesel for the lube - a better lubricating fluid than water and does not freeze. And use is sparingly; more is not necessarily better! Many use diesel throughout the season!

[@queenbee3647]

I would discourage use of anti-freeze to lube the rails. The anti-freeze would be all over the rails and ground. Did you notice they have a cat plus two dogs? Animals are prone to licking anti-freeze. Use something else.

[@EvelynCarleton-ug3wk]

Windshield wash works diesel or antifreeze if you want to poison your pets & kids.

[@kathleendavis2008]

What a Miller!!! Lol! U guys r wonderful with great content! The diversity on ur channel beholds the eyes and heart...Ty!💕💖🎉💗🪄

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in life

[@lindamartin8614]

I Love both of you and your channel. Both of you are so smart. Never get bored with your content.

[@nancyrea3863]

My dad was a master welder working for AC Spark Plug. He also had a welding shop in front of our home. I remember sitting watching him weld, at the age of five or six, holding a helmet and watching the sparks fly.

[@pmur079]

Wish could smell the fresh cut lumber. I imagine a Christmas tree farm scent. Nice accomplishment/ team work.

[@johnsutherland6322]

Great to see you both always looking forward to your next adventure

[@maryearly3259]

PEPPER PEPPER PEPPER. Thank you so much for showing us her fluffy beauty. An awesome video! I can hardly wait to see you guys put up those end walls. The lumber looks absolutly fantastic. At least the saw mill is definetly paying for itself big time! As always thank you for sharing this bit of your lives with us. Peace Love Safety and Happyness to your household!

[@shephusted2714]

way better than what you can get at the store - smart choice add small thin stickers to your stacks to dry faster

[@matthewkirichkow5279]

I could watch your video's all day long.

[@nanagram13]

I believe the tool you used to turn the log is called a "cant hook" I guess cant is short for cantilever. Maybe someone out there can either confirm or correct. Pepper looks to cute on the wood pile. You both do great work. So glad you are appreciating the work you put into the cement pad for the saw! As mentioned in other comments, putting spacers between the boards will help them dry better.

[@jackgraham3393]

Cant ho9k does not have a point on the bottom end. That is a pevy, that is the biggest difference. Sometimes the cant hook has a shorter handle.

[@tanneradams20]

A cant is a term for a milled log with at least one cut side

[@ArcherBowman]

Your tractor and the mill are game changers, for sure. Coming from a gear guy.

[@debbiearthur6660]

You could use the end slabs with the bark to make raised garden beds.

[@sharongiesbrecht8417]

Love watching saw mills. Such a good thing to have

[@johnsutherland6322]

Eric has so many skills turns every single task a great viewing

[@jacquethirlkel3001]

Great video as usual. I learn so much! Thanks for country living and problem solving without politics, religion, etc. Just plain everyday life coping with the challenges of Alaska rural life. God bless!

[@deannaoverstreet4146]

You guys are amazing to watch! Love your videos! God bless you!

[@sherreeroper7656]

Being able to weld is a must where you live. The climate in Alaska wears out metal w the extremes in temp. You two are really set up w the quanson building, your chickies are happy, eating well and comfortable there. It's a good life you are starting.. I have a male cat that looks just like yours, mine is a smallish guy named Chico,long hair,black w brown tips on his belly, he loves his belly rubbed and has green eyes.

[@michelea9142]

What a lot of lumber! Great job, as usual!

[@willb3018]

Just stumbled across this channel. "Simple Living" doesn't look so simple to me. Simple living to me is sitting in my den watching your videos. 😉 You two are a great team.

[@noeljbenoitii5740]

you may want to sticker you 2x6s using scrap lumber 1 inch thick at 2 feet intervals this allows for the drying of you wood. It allows the air to flow through them and to keep them straight.

[@Brody2477]

Real nice sawmill operation. The nice thing about cutting your own lumber…you can use the off cuts for next year’s heating.

[@katemark4413]

Great progress- you two are quite a team!!

[@northidahodreaming5657]

You guys are Rocking and Rolling! Love your videos!

[@jnichol1000]

If you paint the ends of each board it prevents the severity of the board splitting (checking) on the ends while drying.

[@eloleddie]

Special paint available for this purpose. If you are going to use the lumber quite soon, then this step is not as essential.

[@northwoodstrapper8778]

It’s called anchor seal. I recommend it to my customers if they’re not going to have their logs sawed for a while

[@flashflair]

I just realized how amazing that cement platform is for you to work in winter as well. No mud!!!

[@charlenegrady8781]

Unbelievable. That is great you don’t have to go to the lumberyard. Good job today guys. Take care✌️🇺🇸❤️❤️

[@patriciafuchs5970]

I hate seeing snow! I really admire you creativity and problem solving. Watching you work is a joy!

[@ghazwaal-samarrai1780]

Hi guys, you keep me mesmerised every time I watch one of your videos by your talents and skills, there’re no end to your knowledges, I can’t wait to see how you’re going to build your Quonset from inside, I’m trying to imagine it but I failed because every time I think this is going to be easy you show me it’s not but more complicated than I think. I would love to see how your chickens adapted to their new roof as last time it was dark and couldn’t see them properly as there were no hanging light as you promised to do. Thank you.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

It’s great to watch you gays again, specially when my eyes are a bit off. Results of getting younger. Ah, but you both are fantastic and full of energy. No other videos are so inspiring and full of learning, and love sharing. Arielle you are lovely and so full of knowledge! A pleasure and same for dear Eric… I can’t follow him in all his enthusiastic adventures projects, but I admire him. Bless both of you ❤

[@sgrvtl7183]

You certainly did it right, by making the concrete slab for your mill! It makes for a clean working area and no mud to mess with, just perfect! Glad you have had a successful event of cutting the wood into milled lumber~~!

[@jeanneamato8278]

You guys are true partners. What a gift.

[@johnmaulbeck9328]

You two are awesome. Great work!

[@meaww7373]

Wow a lot of on the spot calculations before cutting .. in all sizes.😅 You have alot of the saw dusts. Perhaps can sprinkle on the chicken coop ground.. good to keep the ground dry. Yes it is best to have the wood stack with gaps ..so it gets aired and dry.. The usage of the jack is really good. You lot always thinking outside the box. 👌👌👍👍👍 Really like this channel. Very progressive and not a long drawn videos .. Set an objective, planning and executing it. The application or Using the right tools and machineries, the smart actions really makes it interesting. An eye opener on daily life how's things work explanation.The facts explanation, ingenuities in sorting and avoiding problems, precision in planning, actions and end results, speaks volumes.. At the end, achieving the goal without harming own health and physical; yet producing an end results with a good standard of qualities.etc Very good example to others who's interested to venture into this lifestyle. The above makes it more interesting and joy to watch your videos 🎉🎉

[@hackdlc]

Heck that’s over 500$ of lumber here in the lower 48. I can’t imagine the prices up there. Plus looks like plenty of slabs to cut for firewood. I’m calling that a win.

[@clelameusborn4164]

You two are the BEST teachers. You rock.

[@mred9768]

You could get some 1x rather than have thick slabs. I'm sure they would come in handy in projects at some time. Loved working around the sawmill and seeing lumber appear.

[@brandiwaldo9322]

You guys are so fun to watch n see all your projects come together!!!😊😊😊 Been watching for like I believe 4 yrs now

[@skiplazauski1497]

The tool you were using to turn the log on the saw mill cradle is called a 'Can't Hook'. I used them a lot one Summer in the 1960's.

[@TheOtherBill]

That's a peavey, it has a pointed end. A cant hook has a toe hook with teeth on the end. The swinging hook is the same on both.

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

really love this years calendar! Old guide for wood stacking, tight enough to keep the cat out but loose enough to let the weasel through. Keeps packrats and mice under control. May reduce snakes as well.

[@lee_lee89]

Love you both, your videos are amazing. Life has to be some what hard, but you both make it look so easy. My husband was wondering if later on you would put another jack on the other end so it doesn't matter which way the log goes on. Stay safe and give Bo, Bandit and the kitty a hug from me.

[@TR-rz1xt]

Kitty = Pepper :)

[@cristinalampitoc9226]

Have a great day my dear friends, thanks for another vlog ❤❤ from me Philippines ❤❤

[@lyricalgypsy]

This is probably one of my favorite episodes. So much variety and new things to learn. Keep up the good work. Peace & Blessings ❤

[@cah_sawmill]

Good morning my friend, nice to know your channel... this is very interesting... from Indonesia

[@zackbean2149]

Ive used White Plastic a 4 mill to cover wood..Ive also used Silver Tarps. Keep the Drying slower or diffused keeps the water off as well. It's Gravy. Nice Mill.

[@davestevens4263]

Cutting own wood is soo satisfying, lucky dogs , living the life with a working partner .

[@roberthumphrey1304]

When you go to cut the slabs into firewood stack it on your forklift then put a come along around the middle of the stack to hold it together. you can slice off your lengths right from the stack without fighting loose slabs.

[@markbrown6236]

The job always goes easier when you have good help. Ariel is getting good on the tractor. Oh, and the calendar shipped fast.😀