Milling Purlins For Our Sawmill Shed - MechMaxx SM-26

[@smeefamily54]

Well you got that nailed down. On to the next adventure on the mill. So refreshing having some one explain what they are doing. Take care and stay safe.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I am figuring a few things out. I appreciate you following along!

[@PineyGroveHomestead]

Talking like a seasoned sawyer! You caught on to this quick!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thanks! I’m having a blast learning!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

The cuts are really good! They look smooth as butter. What a good job you did Lucas!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I was proud to get some nice lumber!

[@carmenmariacortesmarin2664]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead and with good reason!

[@stevestock2439]

Really nice job Lucas. The cutting looks great. Super idea on the motorcycle jack to get the center. I think you are doing a nice job thinking yourself through this. Like everything practice will make you better, but from my perspective looks like a great yield for the first couple logs. Keep it going, really enjoying you sharing your experience. Steve.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Thank you! I’ve got a lot to learn, but that’s what makes it fun. I appreciate you joining! 👊

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

2nd log 18 -13 = 5, divide 5 by 2 = 2.5 to raise small end. Now once 1st cut to get flat surface level with pith, then you can rotate log 180* to get 2nd side cut flat & level with pith. With this process the pith stays centered. Later on when you want quarter sawn lumber this becomes even more necessary. Boards with the pith in them will warp. the pith will bow the board. Be Blessed.

[@steveboston6889]

I started following after the tractor challenge. You have become one of my top five favorites. You are putting out great content, bless you. I have a B2601 and wouldn't pound it half what you do.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Haha. Thank you! I do put the old BX through it. I appreciate you watching!

[@SabineRiverValley]

You already made me buy a welder, now you’re gonna have me buying a sawmill. The jack hack was great. I’ll definitely use that if/when I get a mill.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Haha. You need one, Wade! 👊

[@mconfluence]

I have been curious about the chainsaw video. I told you about checking the edges of the bar for ridges .then file the ridges off and flip the bar over. I was just curious if you had tried that yet?

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I just released a video about tuning the saw. As far as filing the bar goes, it didn’t seem to have any ridges that needed filing. I’ll keep an eye on it.

[@allenvinson]

Thinking of buying same model . How was the initial setup

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Pretty straightforward. Took about 3 hours to assemble.

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

Your working harder than you should. You can leave boards on top of the log until the throat of the mill interfere with the top board. Make all your cuts and turn your boards on edge to cut them down to width. An example of this is at 7:35 on my video of "Milling Hickory..." Also when showing the grain with the camera slow way down. Your making people motion sick moving so quickly.😮

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

I’ll go check it out. I’m heading up to mill now so I will try it out. 👊

[@cedaroakfarm8596]

cut from the small end, I have not used the pith method or ever jacked it. When you jacked the second side after the first cut you made the first cut plane at an angle. I don't think you are gaining anything but more process. Board footage is measured from one inch in from the bark on both sides. That imaginary cut line then extends to the other end of the log and keeps the log cut level for all passes. You are totally enjoying it no matter what.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

See I totally see it the way you explained but I’ve seen several people saying this was necessary and I just wasn’t getting it. I think when I mill tomorrow I’ll try another one your way. 👊

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

@@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead Yuo need the log's pith level to the mill base, this is the Optimum way to mill with less wastage. Formula base to pith large end minus base to pith small end. Difference is then divided by 2 = raise small end by this result. 1st log raise small end 1 inch.

[@JosEPh-zy3yr]

6 inch on big end to pith 4 inch on small, Difference = 2 inches NOW u divide by 2 = 1 inch. Only raise the small end 1 inch on that 1st log and you will have more material to work with. That slab on 2nd cut (when you turned log over had a Lot of wasted material. Your cant could have been 1 inch thick. Over time this difference adds up. U got Half the formula I now have given U the 2nd part of the formula. Be Blessed Jesus Is LORD!

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Got it! Thanks! I read and hear this stuff, but it is a lot to remember when I get to work. lol. And Amen! 👊

[@matthewsims359]

i dont know the first thing about milling lumber. based on the comments, you are much better at it than you give yourself credit for.

[@PeeksPeakHobbyHomestead]

Well, I guess I just want people to know I’m brand new. I figure if I can do this stuff and get decent results then maybe it will encourage others to try it!