My nice new rack for my slabs! Freshly sawn cedar sawmill slab rack.

My old slab rack was literally falling apart, and needed to be replaced! There were many good things about my original design that I liked compared to other designs I had seen online, so I figured I would go with the same general design, but tweak things a little bit.
I knew I wanted the footprint a bit smaller, so put my 'joists' on top of my frame (rather than within) which will allow the saw blade to come down and not touch anything it's not supposed to (hopefully). I wanted it to be made of cedar so keep it from rotting too quickly (or at all). I also wanted it a bit higher off the ground, and was able to achieve that.
I wanted to rearrange the area a little bit, so having the rack facing this way vs my old way will allow me to slide the slabs on the rack rather than having to lift everything up and over.
I didn't test it out yet as I didn't really have time to before I left the country, so I will let you all know how it works when the time comes!
What do you all think? Anything you would do differently? I might build something else to hold slabs I want to keep as stacking them in the pole barn shed isn't an option (they don't stack well with milled dimensional lumber).
I was hoping to get this video edited and out before I left for Hong Kong, but man was I ever busy getting everything and everyone ready before leaving. Clyde getting lost really far away didn't help things. I hiked miles down and miles up to bring him home two nights before leaving, taking me nearly 3.5 hours! 🤪 Oh Clyde. He is on lockdown now, so apparently needed one last hurrah! 🤷🏻‍♀️
I am sitting in a coffee shop in Hong Kong uploading this video now, and unfortunately likely won't be able to really read and respond to comments for a while. But I still welcome them, and will look forward to reading them when I can!
Thank you all so much for watching and supporting, and really appreciate your patience while I'm away and barely able to connect to internet.

[@RCake]

I loved how you smashed that paving stone that was too large to carry. You would have made such a brilliant viking warrior 🤩

[@yttkuar]

As a retired craftsman, I recognize perhaps one of your most important skills that does not come naturally to many, and maybe missed by casual observers. I am sure you probably sketch out your methods on paper sometimes, but for the most part, I see you designing in your head without paper and then building with expert skills as if an architect had helped. You are very good and as I have commented before, I would hire you for any job. Great videos!

[@michygoss7148]

Wow! Thank you! For this I did doodle a couple times on a white board, but I find it confuses me and I manage better on the fly. I think this is because I never know what my materials are before hand (dimensions and such), so it’s hard to really get a good picture of what I want.

[@curtkuhns]

I was going to suggest the same thing as Phil, Michelle; however, your thought prOcess is so ingrained by now that there is no use in changing you now. Besides, who would want to argue with success and it's resulting perfection!!! -Curt

[@eltoro777]

She's a forest girl. . thru and thru. . SPATIAL VISIUALIZATION IS A RARE TRAIT..

[@JDPas]

I agree 100 percent !

[@michygoss7148]

Ah ha! I also just realized another big reason why I don’t draw plans out - I’m not good at drawing! So it never even looks anything like it supposed to! 😂

[@yesterdayswantedman3207]

Yep , definitely a nice rack , that wooden thing looks pretty good too

[@V8SKULLS]

I adore your fur babies, I couldn't imagine my life without them ❤

[@danieloliver20]

After reading other comments I have to agree, Michelle, you are now a carpenter! Lol, yes that's a compliment!! 🔨😎🪚

[@katiedid713926]

Oh, Clyde. He’s a character. Love your creativity

[@ThisOldMan-ya472]

Plumb and level; an amazing rack.

[@robertdillon9989]

Your quality keeps getting better and better!

[@halporter9]

I am in awe. I couldn’t figure out what you were making, but it seemed beyond belief overbuilt. The 75 y.o. Me has spent all day disassembling 7 ikea bookcases, removing from walls, cursing paintable caulk, wondering in which Box I had mispacked my drill bits. Running out to buy a new reversing drill at corner hard ware (not cheapest) store, replacing my 50 year old unit…. And then I settle in for a break and watch you tossing around humongous logs and 2x12 boards (or whatever). Talk about my aching ? Whatever? It even looked like fun! This is not fair!

[@jeffreyrose46]

Michelle....Thanks for including your dogs in your videos.👍👍 Especially the star...CLYDE❤❤❤

[@speliotis]

you had me at "My nice new rack"... and it is... good job !!!

[@bentleyrichardson4283]

VERY NICE RACK AND THE WOOD RACK LOOKS GOOD AS WELL

[@aloberdorf4579]

Incorrect....but funny....LOL !! Poor Steve...

[@geraldhandy2589]

INAPPROPRIATE! Have some respect for the lady, creep.

[@DaveTalks985]

Are you in Middle School?

[@boatlover2296]

😂😂

[@blklbluvr]

@@DaveTalks985 Michele started it with her description. 😅

[@raulcastro925]

As a still youngish man, you have my respects for you and your abilities regarding your skills and more importantly, your drive. I some times have forgotten how pretty your eyes and body is as I enjoy your vids. I see you as Beauty in action.

[@glennstatham960]

I adore your strength, mental but even more so physical. You may have been a Viking Shieldmaiden in a previous life.

[@richardthomas1566]

Love the banging the support with a rock between that and chucking stuff down the stairs are some of my favorite parts . I all ready know she knows how to swing a hammer and use tools. The primitive stuff is best for me.

[@rogerkircher]

The new boat trip should be fun. Enjoy and we'll wait for you to get back. :)

[@TheCrazyAztec]

We could never hang out, I constantly laugh and have a smile ear to ear around you… Nothing but laughter and celebrating Clydes Tremendous Life would commence… And maybe a building or three… 🪶🦅

[@flynnstone3580]

Your beautiful cedar essence rack would drive me nuts, Id be lost in the woods for days.🌹

[@JamesMPogue]

I think you are so smart and ingenious, to basically figure it out as you go. Super agile and safe DIY. James

[@danshepler9933]

Little Lady I must lay on the complements. I don't think in all my years I've seen a lady doing all the hard work with such talent and perfection as I have been watching since I found your channel. Almost 79 and I grew up in my dad's shop, and over the years always working with wood, rough and finish carpentry, never had my own mill though so I envy that. You should make any man proud. The cedar is GREAT and the smell is also.

[@gregoryh4601]

Dam Michy you become a Awesome master Builder there Nothing that can stand in Your Way.(old saying. Hell or High Water) Michy will get it Done . There will be Zero Projects when Hubby returns. You go Girl👍🏻

[@jimbond1430]

Clyde is a good boy ! Excellent work !

[@targetshootr]

Dogs, man. My beagle mix used to take deep breaths whenever I put her face next to mine and whispered her name. Nice job on the rack.

[@raytheron]

Another great job, Michelle! You are a natural, that's for sure.

[@nancybrown2700]

M. I Love the way this new slab rack turned out. Your choice western adventure themed music was spot on... instead of "How the West Was Won" it was "How the Rack Was Done!' And now on to your sea faring adventures with Captain Steve. Bon Voyage!

[@michygoss7148]

Thanks Nancy!! I always lean towards the western tunes for the sawmillin’ videos! 😁

[@gw877]

Nice rack you have built. That red cedar is what is used for saunas and closets. Fun watching you work and listening to your thought. : )

[@juhajuntunen7866]

Having own hobby sawmill is endles sea with possibilities and must to do tasks. I'm from northern Europe so this is like alternative reality, some is 100% same (like her Husqvarna) and others differend like cedar wood. Really interesting.

[@jamesfeige572]

Looks great Michelle, Clyde is looking good too.

[@trevorpeauk3931]

Always good to see you Michy, and enjoyed seeing your new rack…..

[@scottthomas5819]

Good show ! There are 1000 ways to beat a ded 🐎 horse and you found a good way! Grandma always said, there's no sense skinning a ded 🐈 cat... or something like that. I can't quite remember... Any way, well done!

[@mikelskelley]

Hi Michy, it must be just me but you leave your self open, nice rack there!!!!, take care and yes very good craftspersonship

[@jimclarke1108]

I sit here watching the build with an stunned look on my face trying to work all of it out let alone try to build it, im happy just looking😁

[@dannybrown4393]

As usual you nailed it again on this video loved the rack you built Michelle I’m glad you getting more beautiful weather I loved the snow but glad to see sunshine and clear blue skies loved to see you milling again when are you going to finished the cabin can’t wait to see you kickback in cabin with a fire going and you and Steve drinking a glass of wine looking over the Mountain View God blessMichelle keep those videos coming

[@michygoss7148]

I’ll be back at the cabin when I return home!!

[@davidp4350]

You did an awesome job once again. You are by far my favorite TV star, hopefully someday you'll get a star on Hollywood Boulevard !!

[@michygoss7148]

😂

[@davidcusick6987]

Michy , I wait for everyone of your posts. Following your cabin build is very entertaining An you do have a the nicest rack on y- tube 😊

[@outdoorsbeyondnature1980]

12:50 Canadian Red Cedar wood 🪵🪓 Saw Mill 🪚 rack looks good, and practical to place cut boards. I love your dog's everyone should have a dog for a best friend, they are loyal and loving 🐕❤

[@waynepeterson1061]

When you were talking about the smell of cedar, had I a setup like you have, I think I'd try and bag the cedar sawdust and bring it into the house to serve as air fresheners.

[@donaldflury9699]

Doing a fantastic job. Entertaining as always. Making those jeans look great. Thanks for sharing

[@mysteryman0077]

You should be proud of your rack. Probably will take a couple decades to sag. One of the best on KZbin.

[@TheYeti308]

Got to give ya credit , you're not afraid of hard work . !

[@jayleit6881]

Michelle your rack looks great another outstanding job

[@SpiritBearRanch]

❤ Bear Ranch you are definitely a true Craftsman I enjoy watching your videos and watching you at work. Thank you for sharing your skills and talents with

[@davidcohencrumpton9884]

Looks good to me Michelle. I like that you make everything work no matter what the circumstance. You're quite a gal. Se ya next time, Be well.

[@JDPas]

Pretty indeed! I just love watching you play!

[@kevinhoppenworth6708]

That's the best looking wood rack on youtube!

[@mfitzgerald130]

After all the handy work a nice rack of lamb loin chops for dinner 👍✨😋

[@scruggsbuster9458]

I think you did a really good job 🎉it's going to last long time😮🎉🎉🎉🎉 and it is one of a kind❤ and thank you for showing us your family❤❤❤ Clyde is such a funny boy❤❤😂😂😂 thank you very much for all your hard work on the video I enjoyed it❤ see you on the next one😊😊😅😂❤❤😛

[@Greg-pt7ur]

Nicely done and props for the double entendre.

[@bobert561]

Love your sense of humor and Witt your talents are amazing Steve is certainly a lucky man!!

[@DirtyMort10en]

Have an amazing trip Michy!

[@richiecaelwarts1911]

Love the smell of fresh cut Ceader I watch a lot of mill videos no one looks better at it dear ❤

[@keithgraham6947]

Very nice best one I have seen good design should last a long time missed u last week u have a good week

[@Utahdropout]

Well..... if the damn thing isn't the right size just drop a big rock on it. Great job Michelle. You have given my smile muscles another lovely workout. That rack appears to be very functional and durable. And, yes I agree, the smell of newly milled cedar is such a nice smell. I've been there, done that many times. It always reminds me of being in the mountains. Mix in a little pine and maybe even some wild mint it's natures perfume. Love it and love your videos.

[@ronhart8857]

Excellent job sawing lumber for slab work rack to finally cut with chainsaw for burning to keep warm in off seasons. Please be careful not to hurt your back lifting heavy item’s! Hope you & Steve have a great Memorial Weekend. Love your channel,be safe, stay healthy, & God Bless everyone.

[@wavehaven1]

Awesome !!! That woodsy aroma of newly cut cedar surely is great to work around.

[@FritsvanDoorn]

It amazes me that there are people that work in the durt with white closes on and in the end the white is still white. When I work in the durt it does not matter what color my closes have, it is different in about five minutes :) :) :) The rack looks great, but I am no expert. I just looks very professional and technical. Good job!

[@michygoss7148]

😂

[@jeremyg3695]

Thats a good looking rack. 👍 You sure are a talented builder.

[@shingabiss]

Looks good! Love the Western music in the background.

[@MrTimNed]

And a very nice rack you have there Missy. And three wood thing looks good too. Peace and love, Tim

[@dancindrifter]

Hello Miss Michelle, (your channel comes in different here than on my😒 smart tv) you explained the rust had came on your lockers - (in another video which I can't find🤓) Rust Oleum paints has a great selection of rust restorers, primers and paint. I'm an artist and for rust dissuasion I heavily rely Rust Oleum products. I greatly appreciate you & yours for all the hard work you folks do, same kind of couple my folks were - "No ones to sit on their hands" - In Christ's name Amen ✝️✝️✝️🇨🇦🇺🇸

[@ralphmitchell9762]

Not a carpenter , but know good work when I see it.

[@akatexanrattlesnake1110]

Your really improving in everything. From your trade skills, to your video editing and production. Thanks for the content

[@michygoss7148]

Thank you!

[@fishnchips7823]

@@michygoss7148 Concur 100%

[@anthonybostock4854]

Well done Michelle another project completed successfully.

[@rolandtinker734]

I like your rack nicely done ❤Have a great weekend 📹👍😉

[@davidellis5141]

Wow ! You did an excellent job & I liked the music 🎶. Have an awesome 👌 weekend 😊

[@mikepruitt2903]

Nice rack! Hope you enjoy HK! Clyde will definitely miss his momma.

[@michygoss7148]

I miss him dearly 😢

[@wayneullman5079]

I like it. There are always more than one way to build stuff. This one works well. Who doesn’t love Clyde! You’re just cold hearted if you dont

[@roberttidmore647]

Well you got me beat missy! I don't have a slab rack! Lol. But now I may have to have one! I really like yours! Ole fart in Alabama

[@garymclean4692]

The best-fitting jeans since records began !!!!!!

[@1944chevytruck]

GOOD JOB ! you are a hard worker! not many people like you!

[@jamesbencke3319]

Don’t fall into the analysis paralysis pit. You are skilled and have great ability. Make a decision , build it and make it work…….you always come out ahead. Love the ‘guys’, thanks for sharing.

[@jgullave16]

Enjoyed the video very much. I build occasionally...usually draw first, make mistakes and somehow recover.😀

[@IAMTHAT1GUY]

Enjoy the Trip~ Be Safe~ Hopefully you are documenting this adventure you guys are on! Looking forward to the content!👍🏻

[@robertterrito1494]

Great job. Your very talented and driven!

[@michaelo3148]

Now you have a strong storage rack that smells good too....Great Job

[@michaelo3148]

Nice looking wood rack by a nice looking woman. Good consistency

[@richardhenry5961]

A Fantastic JOB! A few good ideas for you Michelle; the tops of your structure (Rack) is to cap the tops or cut them to an angle to let the water roll off. Even Cedar with water & freeze can slip it. You can also get a water repellent for the cedar to make even last longer.🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@williamsonoftom7257]

My favorite ASMR, all work and no commentary 😍

[@RamiroRamirez62]

❤ Good Morning from Deep South Texas❤ your weather is looking good. Glad to see your new Video ❤

[@brandonhooper5721]

I know what you mean the smell of cedar! It's my favorite scent! In fact Scentsy makes a cedar scented wax but it's only available in the winter, so I just stock up on them to last all year round! My house always smells like cedar!!!

[@mikebuchanan9522]

I think you did amazballs! I had no idea what you were making until it was all finished !

[@mikeymad]

Good to see some people still know how to skip. :) Just a nice day(s) milling and I really like the new rack. Should hold up for a long time over the old one. - Cheers

[@williamtoney-bb8tx]

Great upgrade !!! You got skills !!! 💯

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

That turned out really well. The fact that you have a fair amount of cedarwood, to use for projects is crazy. It looks nice it has a good smell. And the fact that Clyde came back on his own a really good thing. Michelle have a good week and count your blessings amen. 🙂👍👌✌️👋 until next time.

[@rodneyslone5797]

A good slab rack is essential. another great video from the hardest working woman, and probably the most innovative on youtube.

[@michygoss7148]

😙

[@bryanedwards2795]

God bless the amazing work that you and Steve do on your stunning and brethtaking property, I'm also a fan of you amazing animals, thaye are so sweet ❤

[@andrewmacomber1638]

9:46 caption; “So Pretty”… I couldn’t agree more!✌🏻❤️🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@steveh1395]

The wood rack is perfect and you are so right about the smell of wet cedar. We use it for fencing, clothes closets and love to burn it here in Texas. My next favorite is Pinion Pine common in New Mexico and the lower Rockies. Last, Clyde is living the life and lucky to have you as his momma.

[@church8042]

Hi Michelle & Steve! I really enjoyed the build! I like cedar as well. When I was young my Mother had cedar chests in our home. She kept blankets and other linens in them. They always smelled like cedar and this brought back great memories! God bless you all and in my prayers daily!

[@LaverneLovatt]

Nice rack. When building outdoor stuff like this, if it is worth building it is worth overbuilding. You will not regret the bracing in the coming years.

[@LordEagle]

Slabrack looks,,,,SPECTACULAR. 💥💥👍😎

[@kentowens2179]

Nice rack! I enjoy all of your videos!

[@Dcw-rp6ib]

Never cease to amaze me 🙂

[@peterp1573]

Grettings from Slovakia. 😊

[@thomashatch8515]

You are one of the most resourceful individuals I have had the pleasure of watching. Always enjoys all your episodes and that you include the dogs in a lot of them.

[@markholmes1346]

I’m really impressed with your building skills to just think something up and build it, great job!! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

[@garyoliver9987]

You are very talented with a few basic tools you can build some amazing structures . And again you make those work jeans and t-shirt look fantastic and fit very well!

[@MJorgy5]

Sharp looking piece of kit! Digging the old school DeWalt tools, also. 🙂

[@KEE13_65]

before I pass judgement I would have to see it in action 'how it works' haha,,, that being said I'm impressed that you even built it

[@craiggoodwin9704]

Michelle, I think your slab rack is a work of art. I hope it serves you well for many years. Wish I could be there to smell that cedar. I guess I'm just going to have to go out in my own shop and cut some to remind myself how good it really does smell. Hope you're enjoying your trip. Thanks for Sharing!

[@452Boatman]

You would absolutely love a smaller battery chain saw. I have a Stihl and use it all the time while milling and building. The chain is narrow and cuts smooth and precise. Great job on the project. Love it!!!

[@michygoss7148]

I’ve thought about getting one! I also kinda wanna get a bigger one too! 😁

[@452Boatman]

@@michygoss7148 I have the MSA 200-c, 12 inch bar. Use it almost every day.

[@UncaDave]

Another great job! You have great visualization skills. Rubs to Clyde! Edit: Love the music too! Like Clint Eastwood needs to ride up. “Can I help you mam’m?”