Monster Chainsaw Milling Monster Walnut FINALE!

[@Jafmanz]

When I was cutting Oak in germany 16 years ago we found many musket balls on the trees buried deep. we ring counted and found they were from the Napoleonic wars on the banks of the Rhine.

[@ChrisSmith-bw1nt]

@_ NEGAN _ I read that in Negans voice haha.

[@travj4450]

That is the coolest thing I have heard of in a long time.

[@davidbowen4848]

Jafman How is that

[@darrellroeters4951]

Cool history

[@karloslowry9043]

⭐

[@mikeblackford994]

I'm 70 so I flat run of energy watching you wrestle around all of it! You gota be ONE TOUGH son of a gun. Great work! Great vid!

[@bermuda6877]

If you're really 70, prompts to you to watch random youtube vid's on your spare time ha

[@karloslowry9043]

@@bermuda6877 why would he lie about been old numbnuts

[@GameLoot]

@@karloslowry9043 - He wasn't saying he thought he was lying... he was giving him props for being that old and watching random youtube vids like the youngsters do. So sadly the only "numbnuts" here is you.

[@forrestaddy9644]

You earned every board foot of that walnut lumber young man. We grow some humongous maple in my part of the world and I've milled and hauled out my share from awkward places. The donkey labor is such you have to work in shirt sleeves in 50 degree weather so I know how much energy you're spending. Well done and good clean-up after. That leads to good word of mouth and future windfalls of fine lumber in the log.

[@manuela.guilamo4939]

I read this comment with a southern accent, I don't know why.

[@carlkrebs1]

id love to get my hands on some thick cut curly maple , for gunstocks or sawn into micro lumber 1/4 inch thick for scrollsawn and carved regulator or mantel clocks with swiss movements in them .

[@maggiesue4825]

You are so hard-working and tenacious! But what a harvest! Good work, and kudos for preserving such beautiful wood!

[@vondahe]

Please post a video (or two) with the finished products. Walnut is beautiful.

[@keyengardner7358]

Started watching your videos a couple weeks ago. I am absolutely addicted. Between homemade home and homestead craftsman you are an absolute inspiration. Keep up the good work. This world needs more people like you in it.

[@trevhaydon5090]

Huge respect to you for all your hard work, Very Well Done. Thank you also for taking the time to share your content with us. You set a good example of reaping the rewards of hard work, and I believe you could definately teach the younger generation a thing or to about perseverance. Looking forward to seeing what you can do with it all next. All the best from Trev, London UK

[@gallopingg1]

YOUR RIGHT TREV, THIS MAN CAN WORK LIKE A CART HORSE, MICK FROM SURREY.

[@stevespurlock2078]

Your parents must be very proud of of you. You have a work ethic that goes on for days! As always you put out great content . You define that old saying. Where there’s a will there’s a way.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

If you mean me neglecting working for 2 weeks to cut up a dead tree into boards than, YES! Just kidding, they are, but for reasons outside of my wood collecting. Thanks for watching.

[@gallopingg1]

@@thehomesteadcraftsman8975 YOUR PARENTS CAN/SHOULD BE PROUD FOR WHAT EVER YOU DO IN LIFE, THERE'S NOT A DAD ON THIS PLANET THAT WOULDN'T BE PROUD TO HAVE A SON LIKE YOU. I'M 56YRS AND WORKED WITH MY HANDS/BODY/PHYSICAL WORK ALL MY LIFE, SO I KNOW HOW HARD YOUR WORK IS, YOUR A GOOD MAN. >NEVER CHANGE< MICK FROM UK

[@tatkinsful]

Lord how I wish I was this young again to do this !!!!!!!!!! Great job !

[@oakleyjack7600]

Who's earned every dime you get out of that log !! Big respect for your hard work

[@bluesunproductions9079]

Now that I watched you mill all this wood, would love to see you turn this into a project. Looked like some really nice table tops there

[@tim9430]

You are bad ass dude! I bet you make some beautiful furniture!

[@horatiohornblower868]

About time Stihl offers you a brand new saw after all this free pub.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Ha, I just bought a second 090, I'm more interested in there old stuff than new for milling, with that said....I'd gladly take a ms880, climbing saw, a pole saw, leaf blower, and a handful of other things....but I don't think they are watching!

[@brianpruitt1015]

I just sent the link to this video to Stihl headquarters with a little commentary, (respectable and polite of course) so who knows, maybe they are watching. Great vids by the way. I don't envy the work you put into this, but I do envy all the walnut you got out of it. LOL

[@summertime8879]

Brian Pruitt That was SUPER nice of you to do that!!!

[@ryanslandandtreesvc454]

Still barely even offers discounts, let alone something free. Worth every penny though

[@alexfunkhouser8627]

I thought it was funny to hear him say "my smaller saw" when referring to the ms390 😅 I get that when you're talkin about milling, a 390 is pretty small, but for firewood that's a pretty big saw to me 😅

[@georgecoolidge6658]

you remind me of when I was 20 years old young man ,love to see someone young working hard , you seem to have a good head on your shoulders. Keep up the good work love your videos.

[@pbonniejean]

So glad to see you wore a cartridge respirator. I found out the hard way, years ago, how toxic the dust of black walnut can be, and I was just carving with chisels and sanding it. Great videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@creationtooawesome410]

Does my heart good to see a young man work SO HARD to accomplish a worthy goal. Well done,Bud!

[@lynstoneham]

So interesting listening to you explaining what you were doing

[@MrMnchstr]

You Sir embody the American Spirit! and by that I mean: that is some very valuable wood. Not many would see the value and fewer would work as hard as you did for it. I admire your work ethic, actually your other ethics too. Bravo now take some motrin, you've earned it.

[@rebeccabarnes4863]

I admire all the hard work you put into getting that out of there! You have some beautiful wood there too.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

You will do well with those slabs. You earned it for sure. Back in the day Winchester buyers came through southern Il. buying Walnut stumps. Paid up for them too. Some awful good turning stock in that stump. Enjoyed the series, Thanks for your time. Lee

[@donaldcotnoir1865]

And people wonder why some of these slabs cost so much. It's amazing the hard work that goes into doing these slabs. Unbelievable.

[@geoffreykail9129]

Oh to be young again. Hard work for one man. Nice job, you'll get some good projects out of it, an money if you sell some of those slabxs. WELL DONE!

[@tonybowers9490]

thanks for sharing. I continue to admire your diverse skill and work ethic.

[@Zvalgryn]

My back hurts watching you superman this all by yourself. You are pretty darn strong.

[@Gunkaleh]

Beautiful. Good for you to help out with the eventual clean up. Powerful young man.

[@tynyyn5344]

Wish I were in your shoes. That looked so fun. Sometimes the ponds looks greener over the fence, but in your case, your pond is very blue with lots of sunshine on it. Cheers and keep up the great work.

[@johnboller7621]

Your work ethic man, Amazing! You will succeed.

[@BigNicky77]

the look on your face when the cord pulled out was priceless. I too am addicted to milling and this video is a great representation that every day milling presents new challenges. Despite the setbacks I can't wait for the hunt of the next tree!! Your videos are awesome, thank you for sharing.

[@deadlysquirrel5560]

It's so calming watching these videos. But I'm pretty sure the most calming part is knowing I'm not doing all that work. You go guy!

[@datadev1]

It is amazing what you are able to accomplish by yourself with the right tools and perseverance.Great job man.

[@markharris5771]

You deserve every success that comes your way, because you certainly work hard enough for it.

[@michaelcook768]

Now I know where those large logs in the storage building at your new project came from. That was an amazing gift of wood. You work hard like the men from 1900 would. You're the hardest working Millennial in the United States.

[@MelindaGreen]

Who else thought that pry bar is amazing? Actually the whole thing was very cool. Great that you saved some beautiful wood from becoming firewood.

[@treymcfall]

Great Job! Your work will be rewarded. That is some fine lumber

[@E.lectricityNorth]

The One Man Show--working on your own like that is what makes you strong. And a good problem solver. What a beautiful log, thank you for making and sharing this video! I'm slabbing ash this weekend with a much smaller Granberg.

[@tarz9386]

wow a lot of work, but what a return, once in a lifetime wood great job.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

That's what made me do it...otherwise, who would want to do all this!

[@piledriver141]

Lot of work but some awesome wood for your troubles

[@caswallonandflur692]

Super energy and attack . I commend you for your stick to it ness 🙂 Reaping a harvest like that makes it all worthwhile! 😌

[@GO-xs8pj]

I know nothing about milling wood but I love beautiful old wood antique furniture and I'm tickled that you will make that grand old tree have a second life and not have that wood end up in a fireplace.

[@11jdstein]

Incredible amount of wood, plus the effort you expended in getting it all out! No gym needed for you with all the leg, back and shoulder workouts you got from this project! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I literally have an ice pack on my shoulders right now.

[@13soap13]

May God bless and reward you for all of your hard work.

[@stacysalinas22]

I admire your patience and very hard work. Very exacting. Kudos! Best wishes to you!

[@henrymostert2125]

That was a great video i'v done milling like this years ago when I was in good shape. Just looking at the wood you got that was worth the effort. You must have been sore.

[@mc4kvb]

Needless to say your a very hard working man. You certainly are dedicated and keep going in a forward direction, which is great! Keep up the hard work and thanks for sharing all of your hard work.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thank you

[@paulsimmons390]

You need a good portable band saw mill I know it takes some way to load a log and this one was huge. You do great . make do with what you have.The old saying fits. "Work smart not hard."Love to do what you do but I am 90 years young. Sure enjoy watching you do what I would love to do.

[@MrGeroth]

Awesome job. I hope you will share with us the projects you make with this wood.

[@xw6968]

What a great job. Hope to see what you make of it all.

[@quentinblanchard3022]

You definitely worked hard for your product

[@raykemry954]

Where do you live put those stump chunks on a lathe got my mouth watering I want to see some turned..lordy so dark, make a round ball same size as a bowling ball sand and polish to a deep lustering shine. Then drill in holes to be come a bowling ball . How cool a blackish wooden bowling ball. Bet there is some one who pay ya good for one . If you are ever in Oregon and need a job look us up . You are a heck of a hard working man, remind me of my son . He does stuff like you. Love seeing the newer gen using up some of the old dead trees. Y'all r making the fossils proud.

[@selmand2040]

Very inspiring, thanks for sharing. And cant wait to see some furniture made of these slabs.

[@davidrickards]

You work very hard. I am glad for people that know how to reclaim wood. Now I know why it is so expensive. I love wood and would like to see how you use the boards you mined from that yard.

[@howardbodiford7130]

You are one hard working dude !

[@cassityart7001]

Super cool! What a blessing. Looking forward to see the projects from this hall. 👍

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thanks, got some more milling coming soon.

[@toddelrod2932]

Great job!! The wood is beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your talent & sharing your knowledge with us.

[@MoGhotbi]

Looks like hard work. I was short of breath just watching. Nice job.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Ha, it was rough... but it's all handled now.

[@johnburgess6572]

Unbelievable work ethic...wow ! Stihl !!! Get this guy some new equipment !!!!!!!!!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

The saw I'm using can cost more than a new Stihl MS880, it's a monster. 137cc. Just bought a second one......not that I would turn down an 880. Look up 090's on ebay, you'll see what I mean about price.

[@scoutandlouie4652]

thoses 090's are beasts. Best big saw for slabbing

[@donmotz5528]

I had one given to me by my brother in law in 1983...he was a faller up in northern BC....I had a 6ft bar on it and it sure was nice.....not a big belly bar like yours but reg bar....I eventually sold it to a man for $150 so he could turn it into a stationary mill.....

[@nanciumphres9001]

Pretty awesome haul; should make up into many beautiful pieces

[@02271953me]

Looks like the task of milling and clean up at the actual site is in the rear view mirror but I wonder how many more times u will have to relocate each piece. Lots of hard work and brute strength for sure!! Can't wait to see the many things you'll create w/that beautiful wood. Great job!

[@slackjaw703]

Drooling over the beauty of some of the wood you’ve got there. Definitely worth the time and energy you put into it!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I drool over it and it's mine, so I understand.

[@kelvindawe5123]

Good on you you enjoy the rewards of your hard work.

[@mikeso5963]

You are a such hard worker!!

[@lawrencelawrence3920]

Alot of grunt work, but a nice neat job and I like how you respect your tools. If this is how you cut slabs, your furniture must be fantastic.

[@MKHobson]

So glad to see you finally got some help in this one! Awesome work 👍

[@stevewickman4904]

You are one hard working guy! Love your dedication to get it done and find a way to do it yourself. Well done sir! Hope to see some of that wood in some future vids!

[@KinuGrove]

Getting tired just watching you do this. Hard work keeps you in shape and strong. Will be interesting to see what gets made from all this in the future.

[@christinaperez254]

Very hard work! Thank you for taking us along for the fun! I know it takes so much more time to set up and video your work. Thanks again!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thanks, takes a good amount of time to watch them too.

[@christinaperez254]

The Homestead Craftsman , we're pretty spoiled, us viewers.

[@augustreil]

My back is screaming just watching you ! Nice work, great video.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I'm feeling it more in my neck, and left shoulder....I'm taking steps to get the right equipment to do this work safer in the future.

[@TheTomBevis]

Several years ago, I remember a fellow giving away a ginormous pecan tree, to get it out of his yard. There's lots of good wood for the taking, if you're lucky enough to find it.

[@amircogs]

you are the most hard working man I have ever seen.!

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

I'm just someone at play, many are more hardworking than me, trust me.

[@Darthvolvo]

I love watching these videos! Nice to watch you create.

[@goerizal1]

great skill and simple joys-just what life is about. thanks.

[@robertaustin7752]

It's not fun from a milling perspective, but it's fascinating to stop and think about what history that tree has seen - those nails were old and deep, it's been shot at twice, who knows what else! It's great that the wood will be turned into something valuable and preserved. That's an important part of the story of your furniture.

[@jamesm3268]

Some serious dedication and hard work not seen often I commend you. If those roots come out super burly or different colours I'd be interested din some as I'm a bladesmith and make high performance kitchen knives. Thanks for the great video.

[@janerainsford8996]

I’m SO impressed by the care you’re taking to harvest all the wood this gorgeous tree has to offer. How old do you think the walnut was at the time it fell?

[@paddrivers]

You sir are a hard working man.

[@silenthill5794]

You could just see the sparks fly when you hit that nail. I'm so envious of this though. I wish I had gotten into woodworking earlier in life.

[@jackjones3657]

Looks like some great slabs for butcher blocks, table tops, bench leafs! etc. The hard work paid off! Almost always does. Mother nature's gym pays a double dividend!

[@CrystalElise917]

I thoroughly enjoyed this! Your work ethic is unbelievable. Loved how you didn’t let the nails get on your nerve. OAN, I wonder what kind of bird that was beeping/chirping in the background.

[@lorypeterson5502]

I am amazed! You work so hard!

[@jaybeliever1479]

Power by Armstrong! Good job.

[@JakeNallia]

Sell a couple slabs and get yourself a skid steer. Man my back hurts just watching you! That walnut is beautiful!

[@revhbateman]

I've watched you for years and this is by far my favorite video.

[@thehomesteadcraftsman8975]

Thank you very much. It was a big job, glad you enjoyed it.

[@andrewlm5677]

Awesome job - some really beautiful walnut lumber there. It made you sweat for it though with all the nails. My back is sore just from watching too

[@williamtech4668]

Hard work pays off. I Respect you doing this!

[@VintageTexas59]

Tough work! But now you have some very nice pieces for both tables and other projects. Looking forward to your next video.

[@all4180]

Cool video! Lots of work (and damage), but awesome boards! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@lunkerpond9765]

The root ball chunks are great for those making bowls and dough bowls using right angle grinders. Look up those videos on youtube. They use the chain saw heads to clear all of the wood away, that's right up your alley.

[@steveng6269]

Wow. What a great set of videos and super nice work. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻. I recently got my Granberg mill and tackled a hickory log. I sealed the log ends B4 milling but some of them are splitting. I built a drying rack off one of your clips. Would metal banding the logs or clamping the ends help reduce the splitting?

[@fortis619]

Wow gotta respect the hard work and determination thanks for the vid

[@johnnorris1615]

nice save, good work. thanks for sharing.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video. Awesome amount of work, but amazing wood! I found myself wishing I could have helped you with my tractor.

[@peteaplin8324]

It’s good to see that you recognize the value and busted your hump to get all that done - I imagine it will put a lot of bread on the table after some further smart and hard work!

[@blackcountrysoul]

Hard work there fella, good on yer, big respect.

[@robbinghook3571]

4:10 for large diameter wood one should use a wider guide rail. Your wood is 3 times wider than the width of the guiding rail.

[@lesleyharris3198]

Hi, that was such hard work, I itched to help, ilogical I know, looking forward to seeing what you make with all the wonderful wood

[@arthurmorta7146]

Appreciated every minute of this video! Your shear dedication to what is clearly a passion for the work you do, it is clear this is not just a job for you!

[@ha-y-in6938]

Lucky man to be given walnut. Nice job

[@SergeantMajorH]

Nice video series on the walnut. I have everything to get started except the energy. 2 questions, which sharpener do you have (found it on my 3rd look in the description) and what did you spray on the ends of the logs once you bucked them up.

[@mwilson70201]

I'd say he doesn't check comments on a video that's been up a while but maybe I can help. It's probably a wood sealer like Anchorseal that's designed to slow down the loss of moisture on the exposed ends of the lumber. This helps prevent splitting which will occur quickly on raw exposed wood, you can't let the logs lay for any length of time without cracks developing. Also it's much easier to coat the whole end of a log than put it on the individual boards or slabs. If you can't get it on the day you make the cut you can take off a few inches and get past the dry section then apply it. Not using it will always result in losing at least 5 or 6 inches and it can be as much as two feet from the lumber depending on ambient humidity level. Don't think cold temperatures will eliminate the need for it, cold air is very dry and will wick off the moisture quicker than you think.

[@SergeantMajorH]

@@mwilson70201 Anchorseal, got it. I'm new at this. Why don't I ever see this on any lumber in the yards?

[@stephengordon8968]

You earned every inch of that wood , nothing is free !

[@reggiejenkins6458]

Stephen Gordon that’s what I tell my wife when she asks why I make her wash the dishes before we get to strokin.

[@markmengelberg1426]

Some great old saws you got there

[@juliodifelippo]

Amazing work. Big prize for a big work!

[@Woodnfixit]

Oh, to be young again! But hard work like that will make an old man out of you in a hurry! Great slabs though! Looking forward to seeing the whole pile!

[@itzcaseykc]

What doesn't kill ya, ultimately makes you stronger, unless you get injured and then that's a different story.