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This evening was a coin toss, the woodmizer won and we squared up a nice Hemlock Log, Was going to use this for some framing lumber but it's nicer than I expected so Im not sure what Im going to do with it now. Any ideas?
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[@jamesbockenstette4332]

Mike. You did good getting Melissa in the video. Thanks for posting.

[@e-videos]

Its always pleasure to watch when woman doing work👍👍

[@jimburig7064]

Sure is nice looking wood. Whatever you do, it should be someplace where the natural beauty of this wood can be seen and appreciated.

[@jamiesonfilesrv]

Good for you Hunter...keep them on schedule! Great video, nice Hemlock!

[@rossboyd5742]

I had to take a medical retirement because of injuries to my back an neck . I like doing wood work an metal work small stuff. I had to have knee replacement just three months ago an I enjoy watching y’all working an I can’t wait until I get back at it ! I can’t do the things y’all do but just doing something makes life worth living making something with your hands is so enjoyable. People out there with hurt backs don’t give up move around an you will get better . Setting around an doing nothing makes things worse get out an live . Hey when I get better I will do a intro with my buddy max in my shop enjoying life . Dogs make life better. Treat them right love them an they will love you back 😎

[@byronf.bingham6291]

I didn't think that it was very dark. The light is wonderful. Keep up the great videos !!!!

[@petermavus4131]

Melissa love the way Mike,s getting you to wear many hats..woodstacker,splitter helper,tractor operator,mill assistant and even upgrading to operator and no matter what he assigns you to... you nail it......how bout role reversal ….Mike cook one night

[@daviddrury3581]

hunter is great would love to see more of him please

[@tomscott3939]

so nice to see the wood mizer at work. good use of the trees!!

[@randycarpenter2914]

Can't wait for spring. I love the early morning and a cup of coffee with the Morgan's. God bless

[@royclemo8744]

Hello Mike and Melissa. Hemlock is great for building anything that will have moisture, as it will not rott like most other woods. Was used in wooden culvert before metal or plastic culverts were introduced. I made raise garden beds with uncured 2 x 10 hemlock, here in New Brunswick Canada, by the Bay of Fundy, and have had no twisting yet after 3 years. Love the videos, keep up the great work.

[@earlrumble1692]

Yep! All my kitchen cabinets are Hemlock...and I paid a premium for them because of the wood.

[@wayneschnare4019]

I might be a little bias , but I LOVE your idea !!! And Thanks again for using mine !!!! Hello Hunter !!!!

[@realairplane261]

I see all the saw dust and it reminds me of a project started last week here in northern Wisconsin. It is 15 below zero and I have planted green beans and lettuce out side and it is up after 5 days . I have a large wood chip pile and have been watching it steam all winter. I was putting small amounts of corn on the pile for the deer when after a week the corn had sprouts about 2 inches high. The light went on in my head and I put a small green house on the pile. Funny for the middle of February in Northern Wisconsin and growing vegetables in sub zero weather without any added heat.

[@tudorwynphillips6458]

Love the new intros, good work. Hi Hunter and greetings from North Wales 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@matthewsims359]

I with ya, i cant wait til March 8th. Getting dark at 6 stinks. Im ready to put some seat time on the RK55 and get started on some food plots. Say hey to the family and yall HAVE A DAY 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@rrobertomondo5173]

Funny story Melissa. You guys are the best😊

[@FLEETWOODFLYERS]

THANK YOU GUYS FOR USING MY INTRO . RE THE HEMLOCK . TO ME THIS WOOD COULD BRING "TOP $" IF SOLD AS PLANKING INSTEAD OF FOR SIDING . ONE OF OUR GRANDSONS AND HIS BUSSINESS PARTNER HAVE JUST BOUGHT A NORWOOD MIZER ,. AND ARE STARTING UP TO CUT LUMBER TO SELL . THEY STARTED IN WOOD CARVING AND NOW PROGRESSING INTO LUMBER AS WELL

[@brucealvarez9263]

I liked your intro, thanks for sending it in!

[@FLEETWOODFLYERS]

@@brucealvarez9263 THANK YOU BRUCE

[@addisongardner1989]

That ocean intro was outstanding!

[@FLEETWOODFLYERS]

@@addisongardner1989 THANK YOU . THE IRISH SEA IS AT THE TOP OF OUR ROAD WHERE WE LIVE 300YARDS AWAY . WE HAVE STORM CIARA HITTING OUR SHORE AS I TYPE

[@benscoles5085]

@@FLEETWOODFLYERS , It was refreshing to hear your accent, I hope the storm did not hurt you too bad. but if a tree fall, cut it and send a 15 clip to mike, with another intro.

[@marty3060]

PNWCB here, just stopped by to see how your doing.... light snow in the Spokane Wa. area... I'm 2 weeks into being heartbroken, I lost my retirement dog of 13 years..... She was 9 lbs of loyalty , kisses and pure love. Don't think the wife wants a dog for awhile, but I'll miss my shadow around the house and yard.... Anyway, thanks for letting me vent.... Peace.....

[@RagsdaleCreek]

Another awesome night with the Morgans.

[@dickhansen8594]

Wonderful professional video. Thank you for sharing. You and Mellisa have way too much fun together. So comfortable with each other. Awesome.

[@stephencook3868]

Love what your doing with the intros and exits

[@dereksstuff8395]

8/4 Hemlock makes for nice stair treads. It's rot resistant and stains nicely when dried. Keep it up!

[@TheProCut17]

hope you guys had a great day

[@maryaldrich5982]

Nice video. Thank you for sharing. You guys have way too much fun..So comfortable with each other..

[@wyattearp1418]

Thanks for the videos, I really enjoying them.

[@jeffselchow5719]

That Hemlock is beautiful. I thought I remember you saying something about siding the mini-cabin. I think it would be great on the inside of the cabin, after insulation, WOW!!!

[@brianopielski7474]

Thanks for an awesome video! I have acres of giant hemlocks over in NE Pa. Locals keep telling me they are worthless. I’m going to use them when we finally build on our land. A nice mill is on my list.

[@HOCKEYRULES19971]

GOD BLESS MR HUNTER . SURE GLADE YOU HAVE TOE PROTECTION . 1 HALF FT SNOW HERE ALL THE VERY BEST

[@Lazybones1340]

Rough cut hemlock is used a lot for building around here. Makes great framing lumber and siding. Siding can be stained or just left to age to a nice gray patina. It's probably second to cedar for weather/moisture resistance. The original section of our house was framed and sided with hemlock taken off the property.

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Drinking coffee watching the Morgan's good morning

[@bobpurs]

Never thought hemlock would look that good, nice. Another great video, Thanks👍✊

[@prestongoss6824]

That was a great intro!! Love that you are doing this!! God bless you guys!

[@bruceaplin]

At 11:25 Melissa Says "Absolutely Beautiful" I was thinking the exact same thing, and the lumbar was nice also.

[@khtractors]

We had a Circle Mill up till 2010 and have sawn lots of hemlock. It’s great for framing and boxing material. We have sheds framed with poplar and bore bees eat them up, but the hemlock sheds are hardly ever bothered. It’s doesn’t twist up like some woods will when making long 2” lumber either. Take advantage of all you can get.

[@petessite]

Had a lovely front door made outa Hemlock , yep sure is a lovely bita wood stable to , regards to you both love the videos

[@dennismahonchak3228]

Really enjoying the intros and outros.

[@looneylenny87]

I see your finally getting the surprise in hemlock. Beautiful wood. Live edge is so nice too

[@williammatthews2948]

I agree with you Hunter. The laundry must be folded when it's finished, and warm. Have a day my friend:)

[@aas1018]

The dogs like watching your videos! They think the channel is "Out-Dog-ans" Lol love the woodmizer videos!

[@richardgoecks9377]

Mike, that would make a very good interior paneling for Melissa's pool house. Or the sauna room in her pool house, wouldn't you agree Melissa?

[@FLEETWOODFLYERS]

@@Morgansunleashed HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@kevincrookshanks2896]

very pretty wood......thanks guys!

[@stevekreger8172]

I built a 36 x 36 2 story 3 bay garage that is 100% hemlock frame and hemlock board and batten. Also have finished hemlock and built stair railing in my log home. Here in North Central Pa hemlock is almost considered junk wood and there is lots of it. It can be bought by truck load quite cheap. Hemlock is very durable. Most 100 year old barns around here were built with hemlock. I am currently building a 24 x 36 equipment shed that is hemlock frame and hemlock board and batten siding. AND HEMLOCK is Pa. State Tree!! Be careful if you burn it..it tends to snap, crack and throw sparks, but burns quick and hot.

[@johntosten4779]

Good morning Mike & Melissa, I use a lot of hemlock for barn siding when restoring board & batten siding.

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

Mike, We always used green (not kiln dried) hemlock for framing because it's tough and when it dries to holds the nails so tight that it prevents squeaking. It may squirt like you're driving a nail in an apple when you frame with it but it dries out and is so rugged. And truly, once it dries you have a tough time pulling nails out of it. I love it! I built an entire workshop out of it except for the rafters because they didn't have them long enough. I had to buy 20' KD lumber for those. The only problem we had was once we built a wall for a 28' square workshop we needed the tractor to stand it up. It was so heavy!

[@stephencook3868]

That Hemlock would make some nice cabinetry

[@dennismutz8221]

I cut and milled some white spruce. It's got a really pretty grain like that. Thinking about a counter top. For the kitchen.

[@joegalligan8131]

Mike here in RI we have a ton of hemlock. It is also a good stable framing lumber. So what ever you and Melissa decide enjoy!

[@PEI_Guy]

Hemlock stains and finishes beautifully.

[@lesliegrahambettley8136]

It looks great fun over there may call over the pond next year 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🆒🇬🇧👌🏼🇺🇸

[@jimdudder7450]

Hemlock was included in a mix (hemlock, maple, cherry, alder) that we cut and then had planed to use as paneling in a few rooms and an addition to my parents house. Still there and still looking good almost 50 years later.

[@jamesharless5357]

Great video guys! Yes, Hemlock is really nice lumber.

[@williehamilton3629]

Greetings from a Very Windy N. Wales. Years ago where I worked as a cabinet maker we used to use hemlock for cabinet framing because it was easy to get a nice finish on it. Enjoyed seeing Malissa running the Woodmizer. I don`t know if you are already doing it but you should use a stiff brush to clean the sawdust off each board before it is stacked as it can sweat/heat up in the right conditions and the timber can start to rot. I had bought 4 pallets of Maple that were 40`` square and 48" high all cut to 3"X 1/2" and when I got it home the majority in the centre had started to rot, some I used but I lost most. The saw dust had not been cleaned off it. Sorry for going on a bit but I don`t want to see you loose any of that lovely timber Willie

[@cal1764]

Here in Maine, we usually nail it green. It tends to twist and warp during drying. It's generally a very low cost lumber. It brings very little to the woodlot owner as stumpage.

[@drmautz]

It amazes me how many times I hear casters say, you may not see much because it is getting dark out here. Cameras are better than people think because I don't see it getting dark on my end.

[@botabob]

I knew Dan at the end was from PA before he mentioned where he was from. "You-ins" is a dead give away. Love it - cheers from Central PA.

[@mikewittler6155]

Hey Mike that hemlock is a really stable wood my grandfather would use it for all kinds of projects. We had a pile of hemlock 2x4's outside for years and they were all perfectly straight after 10 years!

[@jeffreyplum5259]

At 11:22 in the video there is great shot of a bullseye knot in the hemlock. It isn't a bad shot of Melissa either. As I recall, the Morgan Ladies always men a good picture. Their absense cn render anything much less interesting. Like Hunter I have notions of the proper order of things. There's Eva's sparkling smile,, on video, as Iit is in my heart.. Then there's quiet Hanna's like a shooting star, but much rarer. She is a quiet Hero, as the best of them are. She also thrives after defeating Chiari Malformation, the illness which put Eva in the hospital. In a video about her illness, Hanna spoke about the scar and weakness it produced.. I was struck by the strength, beauty, and spirit which more than survived the experience. God Bless you, beloved friends.

[@jeffreylane6098]

Hemlock looks nice on that cut!! Have a great day Morgan folks!! Looking at 12 to 20" of snow up here in Vermont!!

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from snowy/icy No. VT - Good morning and have a great day. We have a lot of hemlock at our place in New Hampshire and it is not as clear as what you are getting from your property. If they don't have a lot of knots they are great as siding or framing lumber. Very good moisture/rot resistance. As clear as they are coming out 2 x 8's or 2 x 10' would be a great use for framing that is near the ground and subject to proximity (but not contact) moisture.

[@tknoerle1451]

Mike... you have an awsome wife. Melissa's joyful attitude is really so refreshing, along with her constant dippled smile. "How about THAT" Melissa! You are a blessing to see interacting with Mike! Have a day!!! :-)

[@orgcoast5990]

Clear Hemlock will make some very nice cabinet face frames. As mention below, use care drying if using it in any cabinet work.

[@RICHARDMOORE1959]

Makes nice cabinet faces...in any room...nice flooring also.

[@Alaska4our]

New to your channel. Really like it! I’m even learning a few things. The Cherry trees don’t resemble the fruit bearing ones I’m use to seeing in the Pacific Northwest.

[@colinomeara1608]

Hi Mike and Melissa, I love your show! I've heard that Hemlock is Good for making Baseball Bats !!! Cheers, Colin

[@Tomrryaniv]

It would make a beautiful armoire!

[@elmermcnutt8933]

It would make a great picnic table, withstands weather well when treated with a good wood sealer. Just a thought. My Grand parents lived in a cabin made from square hemlock logs.

[@bryanbest5113]

Hemlock is good for door casings and windows. Grows in wet.....doesnt warp and is mildew resistant......great for drafts around windows and doors.

[@hburns16]

We have hemlock flooring we are planning on using for a craft room. It's gorgeous.

[@tonygough8713]

Mike I always enjoy watching your channel. I have a question not related to the sawmill. I admire the.great way you keep and maintain your equipment and have never seen where you store your tractors and etc, may make a good video. Keep up the good work and filming. Thank you.

[@addisongardner1989]

Second time I've seen Melissa's crocheted hat, and it has looked great both times. Loved today's intro from the U.K. Keep up the great, positive content. Always cheers me up, here in "Winter Storm Colorado," where we've had 2' of snow in past 48 hrs.

[@leoc56]

Have two Hemlock doors on my house they look good and painted up very nice

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Looks a little chili on that side of the pond Jeff. Great intro Jeff God bless.

[@matthewrunge1241]

Love the hat Melissa! Nothing better than a hand made hat!

[@jeffhartmann2469]

SOUTHERN INDIANA HERE: It snowed here jast night! Just a small amount. Enough to make the roads extra slick. The hemlock is really pretty. It would probably make great looking table tops.

[@goindownhill1116]

A nice thick park bench type seat would look nice in that Hemlock.

[@ronaldtowns7291]

That hemlock would make a beautiful table. Just my thought. But sense it don’t rot as fast as pine 2x4’s would be good too. Malissa,mike has a gem in you. Keep learning all you can and be all you can be. ( that’s a army saying). Another great video. Have a great day. 👍❤️

[@howardjensen1010]

Hello Morgan's! Use the hemlock for Window Shutters with a clear finish. Have a blessed day.

[@er1073]

When you were cutting that hemlock it looked like steam came from the log. That is hemlock is very nice.Melissa "can't" has been around for a long time no fight let it go. Hunter needed the cloths folder known you, you probably did this already maybe he learn how to fold? Hello Hunter. WOW your site is truly a international site. Ed

[@jameskimball7939]

Love the intros Great idea

[@robertrusso6950]

Hemlock is a great wood - I have a rustic home with exposed timbers that are made of hemlock, some as large as 12"x12" beams. I have hemlock beams both inside and on some outside porch areas. The tree is very common in my area of New York State It's pretty hard for a softwood, harder than regular old pine used for framing. It looks much better too. I say use your hemlock for exposed timbers. Hemlock is notorious for sucking up stain as well.

[@richardmasko8136]

I think it would look nice for siding on the pool house.

[@budr243]

Mike, my experiences with hemlock consist of building a 20x40 cabin, all hemlock 6x6 posts with double aluminum plates under each on cement pads (keeps the moisture from wicking into the wood), floor joists (2x10), flooring (1x8), roofing (1x8), siding (1x12), etc, that was 15 years ago, still in perfect condition. However, lol, I don't recommend using it if not under roof, so to speak. I have built 4 decks onto my cabin and my home with it and they all rotted and completely fell apart within 5 years each. The only reason for continued use for decks was my large supply of it purchased from the Amish at a great price and sitting in the yard. Try not to let it touch the ground it will wicker and rot. Good luck my friend, absolutely enjoy your videos.

[@michaelpease5215]

Hey, Mick from Tacoma Wa Hemlock and Fir is used a lot for Dimensional lumber here in the PNW. It is beautiful if it is not knotty, heed all the warnings in the comments about contact with the ground (with out being treated) and you can build about anything with it. If the grain is really good and few knots make a table for your home or for the picnic area. Love your videos, thanks so much for all of the information you provide. Michael Pease

[@paulrice1918]

Your story of Hunter is intriguing. Tell him Hi from Paul. That hemlock does look really nice.

[@steveware6325]

LOL Hunter will keep you all in line. Love it.

[@timothychristian9140]

I think that hemlock would look good on the interior walls of the mini-cabin.

[@rbc5878]

This is funny, us out on the west don’t look twice at hemlock, especially for finishing lumber, we like your oaks and cherry.

[@karenhuff5045]

Hemlock is great for rustic furniture , reclaimed a lot with nail holes makes pretty pieces

[@mariowickel456]

Hemlock makes great patio planter bxs and benches for the swimming pool area

[@yellowdeer7163]

Enjoyed the video. Have a great weekend, even if it does snow.

[@pedintx]

That hemlock is beautiful. You need to do something special with Ir so you can finish it and enjoy that great grain. Thank you for sharing, Paul from Texas

[@dirtyduck1947]

we have all kinds of hemlock up here in new brunswick canada they grow in swamps up here! so you can set it on the ground and it don't rot ! one thing don't go near it with a plainer! hard grain dulls blades quick local mill won't plain the stuff! you need to build a building over that saw mill to get it out of the weather! and you sir have a beautiful wife in so many ways , a real gem!

[@danieltweton8647]

Mike, better ramp up your firewood operation, because another week on the Woodmizer, and it will be renamed " Melissa's Millworks"! As always, enjoyed the video, say Hi to Hunter.

[@caverbrad]

Jamaica Cottage Shop makes the frames for their timber frame kits out of Eastern Hemlock. My place is mostly Oak, Short Leaf Pine and Cedars grow like weeds.

[@maryblaylock6545]

Love the hat! The hemlock is very beautiful! Look up the Richard Sloane books on what different woods were traditionally used for. I used to get those books from the library back home many years ago.

[@jameswilson322]

Hemlock was used for beans and timbers in barns here it is really hard and strong

[@MrMartello5]

Still waiting for you Melissa to put a Chicago Blackhawks logo on that hat. Yes Mike I was think about all that sawdust when Melissa was using the woodmizer. She looked like she was stumbling on it a little. Love watching your channel.

[@harrinc1]

Here’s a tip. Put the flat split part that was closest to camera end parallel to the blade. Rotate log so you will cut it first. You will have less waste. You’re gonna remove the outer edges anyway, isolate it to one of those sections. I hope I’m explaining this ok. Thnks.

[@nickolascrego5716]

Beautiful wood.

[@WillyHope]

I don’t know what the sap is like with hemlock but it would look good as a coffee and end tables or countertop. Looking good Morgan’s.