Milling ONE HUNDRED 2x4s for our Solar Kiln Build | Ep 4

For the floor assembly on our solar kiln, we chose to use pressure treated wood since the skids will be in contact with the ground. But when it comes to the walls and roof structure, we'll be constructing it much like a typical stick-framed building - in this case, with 2x4s. We milled over hundred pine 2x4s and stacked them for the winter to be ready for continuing solar kiln build in the spring.
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We are Matt and Diana and we believe in living life the #adventurousway. We are on a quest to explore ALL the National Parks while enjoying that RV life, but we are adding in an additional adventure of #buildingahouse to be our home base on the 40 acres of raw land we recently purchased in Vermont.
Filming dates: November 2021

[@TheMonkdad]

Diana just turn the key. All kidding aside do push-ups, rows, curls and any tricep, deltoid and traps and lats exercises. These help minimize injuries as well. Keep up the good work.

[@rosethroop8410]

Nice size log . I milled over 140 2by 8 for my sawmill shed nice video .

[@alexanderchidiac4158]

@Adventurous Way Thanks for the videos and inspiration! To start a pull-start engine try to pull faster towards the end of the pull that at the beginning. It's more intuitive to start strong and kind of fizzle out during the pull, but, to turn the engine over, it requires a threshold angular momentum best achieved when you accelerate its rotation. Also, Try yelling "HEE - YAH" while you pull!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks for the tip!

[@jasonpierce8552]

It's a pleasure watching the two of you work together. I love both of your smiles, positivity and enthusiasm. Can't wait to see the kiln build.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you so much!

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

I like how organized you have your milling site

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! :)

[@jodymccain3258]

Very satisfying! Looking forward to more!

[@AdventurousWay]

Yay! Thank you!

[@pstoneking3418]

I rotated my pull rope so I'm pulling on the same side as the throttle control. That way I can give it a little throttle while I pull the starter rope. Starts much easier this way, especially in the winter.

[@AdventurousWay]

Oooh, that's an interesting idea! I always wondered how people were managing to give the engine some throttle while starting it when they're on opposite sides of the saw head!

[@brandonsickler]

Tip for starting a cold pull start engine… Turn choke on Key off Pull the cord slowly half a dozen times Turn key on One big pull and you should have a successful start! Good luck

[@AdventurousWay]

Our engine doesn't have a key, but otherwise that's worth a try!

[@Maidendg]

What a great decision to buy your own mill, you create the lumber you need with little waste, no waiting for transport, milling and transporting back. It has to be fun figuring out what to mill, all the calculating and planning. Very satisfying, I'm sure its cost effective too. Thanks for sharing your adventures and dreams, I'm loving it! I was trying to see if Diane used the same stance and left hand placement for bracing as Matt for starting the mill, looks identical except his hand was more centered and above instead of to the left, I don't know if that mattered. Diane did have the same stance. That is my uneducated analysis, lol. I'm sure someone will give some experienced help with that.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you for your analysis :)

[@Ostrom38]

Yeah, it was really cool seeing the up close shots of the saw cutting. Looking forward to your future videos!

[@AdventurousWay]

It was good fun filming that! Will try to include close up shops in the future.

[@BrazenBrits]

Very cool to watch this! Especially love the music 😁👍

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks! Music is always tricky, what I might like other people might like it as much.

[@joycemoses2411]

The wood is so beautiful!!!

[@AdventurousWay]

We love it, but can't wait to get to the hardwoods - cherry, maple, birch etc.

[@brendaedwards3982]

Love haw hard you guys are working to make you dreams come true. I saw on another channel "bushradical" in his mill video a log turner. You really need one of thoes so you don't have to use your tractor all the time. I think it could help. Just a thought. I've never cut a log in my life.

[@raysmalley4647]

You are both amazing!

[@AdventurousWay]

Aww, thank you!

[@SendEdition]

That was a fun watch, thanks for sharing - can’t wait to see how everything goes together :)

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks! We are looking forward to getting back to the solar kiln build in the spring.

[@robwheeler6333]

Hey good job. Looking for the rest of the solar kiln build!

[@AB-so3jv]

Beautiful lumber!!! Good job!!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thank you! I hope it dries nice and straight!

[@matthewhuck5437]

All-in-all, you both made fantastic progress this year (2021). I can’t wait to see your adventures in 2022!

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Matt!

[@herb7877]

VERY nicely done ! This has been a great series...

[@AdventurousWay]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@texasproud3332]

Good job y’all Diana I did notice he had his left hand on the bar about eye level also when he pulled back had both feet on the ground and spread apart I really believe you can do it but I believe it’s about leverage

[@BellaStormCreates]

This is incredible! Great job on doing the work, and the videography.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks Bella! It takes more time to film things, but seeing the end result is so much fun that it's totally worth it!

[@KeithStarr]

How to pull-start a gas engine: pull hard and fast! :) Love the videos, it’s fun watching you dive right in and build from scratch. Looking forward to watching the property develop over time!

[@AdventurousWay]

Haha, you make it sound so simple :) Glad you are enjoying the videos. We are having lot of fun diving in and learning.

[@sasquatch885]

Beautiful stack of lumber.👍🏻

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks!

[@jackholl57]

I was thinking the same thing. The stack of lumber looks like a work of art. Can’t wait to see the kiln.

[@crprovost]

I don’t need one but I want one of those saws. Great job!

[@brucewatson8451]

GOOD job on the videos guys. My 126 isn't put together yet but we are getting close. Bruce

[@AdventurousWay]

You must be so looking forward to it! Take your time with the assembly - you'll have it all done soon enough so it's worth making sure it's completely level and square!

[@brucewatson8451]

@@AdventurousWay Thanks guys, will be fun for sure!!

[@Ramdodge582]

Tip for being able to start that engine? i think one of those resistance exercise bands would help you build some more upper body muscles. it will take some time and if you don't use them they will disappear quickly. As far as technique i don't think there is one other then pull till the dawgs engage then pull as hard as you can.

[@AdventurousWay]

Yup, I definitely need to work on upper body strength!

[@thizizliz]

You have a lot of lumber to begin your build now. Makes a huge difference in your cost but also in your sense of ownership. Awesome.

[@AdventurousWay]

We definitely have saved a fortune milling this lumber ourselves and it's an amazing sense of accomplishment. But these two by fours are for framing walls, we still need to mill a lot of lumber for siding walls.

[@larrybrackley3249]

Howdy you two ... you guys are certainly working hard to meet your goal ... good job ... I think Diana just needs a little more leverage to get that beast started. Maybe put a 8" or so platform on your build list and get her up in the air a bit more so she can use what little body weight she has. Now enjoy so warm weather and we'll see ya next time. Larry

[@AdventurousWay]

Will have to make sure the engine is fully lowered when I try starting it. If that's not enough I will try standing on something to see if that helps.

[@level4919]

How many hours did you use to make those 2x4's? 👍 Beautiful stack 👍😁

[@madmaxx426]

Don't try to pull start with just your arm -- grab the handle (two hands work just fine) and pull with your upper body. You can twist a bit a bit also (don't like... wrench your back our or anything). The key is to accelerate as you pull out, which is what gets the motor spinning.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks! Hadn't thought of trying with two hands, will definitely give that a go.

[@brendag2891]

I think that sounds like a good idea, but I am like Diana, I try, but haven't succeeded. I had to get an electric push button start for the snow blower, and have to rely on extension cords to power anything. If you make progress, please share it with us! Bushradical's wife, Brook Whipple, used a chain saw with ease. He suggests bracing the chainsaw with your foot to pull the cord, but you can't do that when the pull start is fixed up high. Maybe stand on the truck bed? I have no idea, don't do what I say, if Diana can't start the saw mill, I couldn't, either, lol. Would it be dangerous to stand on something higher, to be able to access your core strength?

[@contrafax]

Suggestion, invest in a cant hook!!!!

[@mikelskelley]

Recommend you get an electric start, or more muscle power, your videos are good watching,keep it up

[@AdventurousWay]

Electric start wasn't available on this size of sawmill, so I guess I will have to work on muscle power or I can just keep using remote start aka Matt :D

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Change your motor oil to 5w30 will be easyier to start

[@hershchat]

Awesome Awesome Awesome! You’re the best! So, do you guys have a social life, or is this channel taking up all your time? For me, it might end up consuming everything. Be well!

[@AdventurousWay]

Social life? What's that? :) Between building the house and running our business we keep pretty busy, but we do find time to relax. Last week we saw some friends at the Tampa RV SuperShow and this weekend we are going skiing with friends in New York.

[@mattwolkins3723]

Easily the straightest most uniform stack of lumber I've ever seen.

[@AdventurousWay]

Aww, thanks!

[@Crunchy_ass_dad]

What tractor are you using and what’s it’s lifting capacity? I’d imagine some logs are over 2000 pounds

[@AdventurousWay]

We're using a Kubota L3901 with an LA525 front loader capable of lifting about 1,100lbs or so. A few logs were heavier than that so we had to trim them down before we could move them around. Fortunately, most of our largest logs are pine, so not as dense as hard maple or some of our other hardwoods. I should also add that we have loaded rear tires and a ballast box on the tractor, but even so we had to take it very steady moving the big logs around.

[@SuperEachan]

nice logs

[@AdventurousWay]

Only the best!

[@williamrice1622]

check out Sawing with sandy and northwest sawyer on here. both run sawmills. good job

[@AdventurousWay]

Sawing with Sandy is an awesome channel I've been watching for a long time - he's been a huge inspiration for us! I don't think I've come across Northwest Sawyer before though, so thanks for the recommendation!

[@larryv4249]

Is it me, or do you guys seem to "rush" around a bit fast? Need to be more careful! 😁 I wish you could include the smell of your milling operation.....sawdust+pitch+diesel=wholesomeness. Beautiful lumber stack......hope you have security! Cost of lumber today is more valuable than copper wiring. You are a model of DIY craftsman. 👍👌👏

[@AdventurousWay]

Fingers crossed it doesn't grow legs and walk away while we are not there. We are planning to be back in a month or so. Will have to have a chant with KZbin about smellovision :)

[@wilmamcdermott3065]

Turn your off cuts into boards

[@suemoore1965]

🆒🆒🆒

[@hellogoodbye3129]

Put your foot up against the frame and pull back with your body weight.

[@AdventurousWay]

Thanks for the tip!