Perfecting the Art of Milling Uniform Beams!

[@andyb8501]

Thanks!

[@michaeljheinz3336]

What a Great Job Emerald.

[@workingjackass]

Emerald makes me want to buy lumber I don't need.

[@johnkirby6547]

Great Video Emerald! Can't wait to see dad's hobby cooking videos 😋

[@keegantimber8571]

Very good video Em. Nice change up with being a little more technical. Really enjoyed. Great camera work Jade! And woot woot! BOSSMANS BACKYARD BBQ!!! Featuring the new McBossman triple Bacon Burger! 😀😀👍👍👍. Can’t wait.

[@andyb8501]

You guys should highlight the $ Thanks link and people should be able to choose the amount to send. Buy us a coffee sounds good.

[@jackprier7727]

Well, that resounding "clonk" when you 180ed that log was sure satisfying-

[@williamdidlo8817]

Can't wait for the grilling lessons.

[@stevecrombie5357]

Looking forward to watching you cook Boss. Enjoy!

[@Woodburner100]

I still rotate only 90 degrees for my second operation on my ancient LT40. I keep a cant hook handy to wiggle the log if I have to square it up better and I have to be careful not to clamp too tightly or it’ll put it off-square. I did try your method of 180 degree rotation but the third operation still presents the same issue as in a 90 degree rotation. My turner and back supports are a little different than on your modern mill so maybe that makes things a little different as well. I’ve also found that as you make your progressive cuts the cant will relax and as the internal tensions are released you’ll get some movement as well in some logs. Then once you’re back to the first side again you might be a little off-square. Looking forward to the coming content and I really enjoy seeing the perspectives of Mom and Dad and Grandpa. Keep up the excellent work!

[@rcman75]

Very informative Thank You for sharing, also looking forward to the Boss man's BBQ segment.

[@gerrypowell2748]

Great to see the channel grow❤️❤️

[@Nrhat123]

Hey. Would love to see you collecting some mushrooms from the woods then use them in your cooking segments?

[@ssprofirewood]

Nice job, Emerald, of explaining how you square your logs. Ken, I am looking forward to your cooking content. Take care 👍

[@brenchuckswood3826]

180 flip for me is the best, but I never trust the dogs to be plumb. I always use a framing sq to the bed to the log, to be accurate.

[@shanesouza4303]

@Ken, no one makes smoked food better than the people that understand wood the best. My woodrack has been full of Hickory for this winter for 30 days already. As for smoking, I've switched from live oak to laurel. I find it even more pungent. 😋 Good luck and looking forward to the grill or smoking vids. 🤘😎✌️

[@Z-Bart]

The other benefit to squaring the way you just demonstrated is added saw blade life. On the 3rd pass (flat) you are into clean wood (no bark). Can't wait for the future cooking segments and tips.

[@matthewward631]

I like the step by step approach to todays video. Being a little bit more descriptive makes it much more interesting. And for the “Boss Guy” … you picked a great hobby. Nothing better than a nice thick smoke ring!

[@Zack-dv6rz]

Great video, always wondered how you properly were squaring up the beams. Looking forward to the BBQ series. Keep it up

[@johnnyhighwoods1780]

I will keep saying it, You are a good sawyer! one little thing l would do if l had an off square cant would be to turn it 180° around and resaw it square. it works, try it some time. same procedure as you cut a log.Cut top,flip 180° ,then the other two faces.if it is really out of square you will have 4 pieces of beveled siding!🤣I bet the turkeys are gobbling up in those hills now.

[@rexwoodall2179]

I don’t own a mill, so watching you guys go through the Ins and outs is really interesting to watch. Nice job. Ken, a great way to relax and I look forward to viewing in!

[@johnaddis1022]

Hello Emerald, You are spot on with the squaring info, Bet every sawmill manufacture has had these same questions called to them before. My son was having trouble when he was learning the sawmill and after watching him I realized his clamp was to tight and throwing off the log making it out of square. Ken I await the first show of your BBQ extravaganza I bet it will be a big hit. Hope Boss Mom will be in it too! 🍗🥩🍔🍕🌭🫕🤠

[@alejandrovelarde2929]

Nice job

[@kearnsey64]

That is awesome news Ken!!! I can't wait! Nice job emerald!

[@xmas4203]

Em is always a plethora of information. Looking forward to the BBQ segments. I'm a BBQ'er, grill'er and smoker. I love it all. In fact I have some beef ribs and pork ribs going on the smoker tomorrow for Sunday family dinner.

[@ccculture9681]

Hobby videos sound cool. BTW, the square was off, your perfect Em

[@roberttoews2775]

Sounds like a great hobby. Looking forward to the additional content! 👍

[@earldean4858]

It may be your large square! I have had so many that seemed to be square until you flip the square! lay it down and draw a line the full length of the square then flip it over and compare where the line is to the square! you may see the square isnt square! It may be off at the end by even a width of a pencial line which will throw off everything! But Great video! I love the attention to detail and showing us what it is you were talking about! Thank you! and Boss man Ken! looking forward to seeing some of your BBQ products! Mouth is watering already!

[@markm7311]

I've seen new squares (and levels) still at the store that are not perfect. I always compare and test this type of equipment at the store and sometimes I even will leave without buying one because they are all defective.

[@paullynch277]

Hi Emerald. When you rotate the Log (after first cuts) use a 90 Degree Angle Set Square - Note you must put the Set Square(on opposite side to the Dogs) - against the horizontal support bar of the Mill and then check how square you have the log against your cut edge. By trying to square up a log by viewing the Dogs side alignment of the log you are not going to get a consistent square cut. (you are trying to square the cut from the wrong side). Instead, if you use a 90 Degree Set Square as described above on the other side of the Log, then you will be far more accurate and maintain a consistent quality.

[@dieterkoch6563]

My thought exactly. Use the most stable element of the mill as the basis for the calculation.

[@bwillan]

One additional step would be to make sure the log bunks are free of debris on each rotation of the log. A battery powered leaf blower is a good tool for this. This is important for the second cut to ensure that it is perfectly parallel to the first cut.

[@rickwi3693]

I can't wait to give this method a try, I have been over sizing my cants so there is room to square up on the finish pass

[@glennbrymer4065]

Love listening and watching your tutorials. You are speaking very clearly & are easy to understand. Very entertaining & a lot of good tips and examples of milling wood. Thank you.

[@BuddyCagle-qr4gi]

❤❤❤

[@michaelmangold1358]

Great video em.you make it so easy to understand the content.

[@martyflaherty3085]

Your videos are great,informative and humble rock on!!

[@sevenexes7778]

You have to really appreciate true American craftsmanship. From tree to beam and everything in between 🇺🇸

[@calarndt]

Sounds like an awesome hobby can't wait to see it!

[@tommcmillan3143]

Great announcement, looking forward to tuning in, Thanks for sharing!

[@tomknud]

Nice explanation and demonstration, thanks.

[@PerspectiveEngineer]

Great job!

[@hillbillyfranks]

Good job You showed them guys how to make a square Can't🎉

[@scottskidmore2305]

Picking up my new Lt 40 this weekend Been watching all your sawmill tips Thanks so much Scott in WV

[@peteodonnell4494]

nice work there 🙂

[@sofiatgarcia3970]

I was a cabinetmaker for 35 years. The truth is I always assumed my rough lumber was out of square and would start the building process by squaring up my boards (and sheet goods.)

[@rockinguitar101]

Glad to see you picking up a hobby Ken, looking forward to the cooking content, I am sure you will make it very interesting.

[@saltrock9642]

Discussing mill dogs while mill dog running around the yard. I love it.

[@GlenSpivey]

You have trippled my knowledge of how a sawmill works and I still know about 1% of what you do. Thank You All. Love this channel.

[@jvebarnes]

Emerald and Jade thanks for another great video on how to get the best possible cant. Also while I think it's great that the Boss is getting a hobby and will be talking BBQ/Smoking wood I hope he is prepared for every backyard BBQ dad, to have something to say.🙂👍🧡

[@jeffjohansen4945]

Bring on the BBQ - Great Idea!

[@SuperRistopaha]

Sometimes a log being sawn into beam shape will have some tension in it which is gradually or suddenly released while you saw material off, that can also lead to geometrical errors in the final beam. Drying the beam is a whole other story in relation to the tiny tolerance you had in your example beam. Looking forward to BBQ!

[@richardsevack]

U know what your doing...no doubt about it...🇨🇦👍

[@marceldarin4511]

Hi Emerald, i always love it when you stand in the sun with your hair so then you look absolutely what you are : on fire !🔥🔥 For the square problem : you are right to make 180 turn to have the parallelity first (control that if you havent already). Then when cut the third side watch that you do not overpress the four fingers on the left side so take the hydraulic clamp not to high (i think middle would be good). Control after the first cut, perhaps you have to put a little underlay a the top of the four fingers because they are worn out (maybe that could be fixed). Repeat at the fourth side. Please tell me if that was use- or helpful.

[@glennjohnston7115]

Impressive work. 😊

[@ron827]

A true sawmill pro.

[@thesifikite6450]

One of the things I always wonder about in your sawdust pile... There should be a way to hook up a conveyor belt that uses the return cycle of the sawmill to move the sawdust out of the section between your building and the mill. Would not think that it would take much to setup something like this and would have zero effect on the milling process itself!

[@mikeandlucky]

Congratulations on your achievement of learning a highly technical skill at a young age. Also appreciate the beautifully produced videos.

[@JosephMullin]

Congrats on your hobby can't wait to watch.

[@williamgunter6801]

You ladies are both awesome Mill specialists. Your father has taught you both very well.😊 Zero waste..👍 You're all an awesome family.

[@easypeasy2938]

Hi! Could you do a video showing the beginning of the firewood bundling process? Saw the short where you load and tie off, but im curious about the beginning of the process, ie how you get the netting around the form initially. Also describe how you build the rotating platform and the form itself. Thanks

[@robgross30]

Just got my LT 15 go. Took a year. I'm so excited this video was a great help. Thank you.

[@NSResponder]

Hey Ken, Might want to look into building a pizza oven. It can be a fun family project, and you can use them for all kinds of things besides pizzas.

[@zr2dad5]

mussels roasted in a pizza oven are killer.

[@NSResponder]

@@zr2dad5 Haven't tried that. I've had pizza oven steaks, lamb chops, bread, potatoes, ducks and chickens.

[@carlfoltz4244]

BBQing is an excellent addition. I just made corned beef and cabbage on my grill. You can Q up something for lunches for your workers that might tide them over for a couple of days each week. Looking forward to it.

[@bernarrcoletta7419]

Very cool. I can’t wait to see the Ned segments. I’ve been curious about live fire cooking

[@NLSkooch]

Another interesting video. Look forward to the new content from the Bossman.

[@wassabuck]

Looking forward to the cooking . Great video.

[@JayCollins2013]

Good morning from Kansas. Trying to catch up found a bunch of short videos. Thanks em! ❤

[@greggrondin3034]

Love your Red hair!! Cooking is an awesome hobby!!!!!

[@PatrickFeeney-vl1rr]

great video another way to check for square is to hold a small plistic orange speed sguare on blade and eyeballing it to flat cut against uprights then use your dog thingy to adjust cant. 180 degree rotation on second cut makes it easier to make those fine adjustments on small logs. keep up good work. looking forward to bbq videos.

[@smisky1086]

Awesome info to turn 180 vs. 90 after 1st cut..! Great channel

[@dek779]

I see Emerald is getting cute. with the videos. Sets up a premiere for the 18th lol. Brilliant idea. Beauty,brains and a great work ethic are wonderful traits to have.

[@1979utuber]

as a commercial beekeeper you should get your hands into making boxes, bottom boards, pallets, etc for that trade. it's definitely a great community of people who need quality equipment. keep up the great work!

[@albertjackson9236]

This is a great channel, especially, if you believe in working for a good living.

[@charlesmurschell3110]

Em is amazingly articulate. The girls have great work ethics. Good job Mom and Dad “Boss”.

[@Don-ih4st]

Emerald, I have to admit I found it very difficult to concentrate on the content today because I couldn't stop staring at your gorgeous hair. It looks extra special today! Thanks.

[@dek779]

The hair,face and eyes are perfection

[@jimini1976]

@@dek779 It looks as though the original comment is deleted. I dont care if you are 18 or 88 years old, 500lbs and 17 feet tall. I was referring to mental growth, not physical. If you are close to her age,send her a DM and tell her how you feel. If you are closer to her mom/dads age and typing what you do, You need to work on some personal things other than your height and weight. Lady here where I'm at just read your comment and said you sound kinda cringy. Good Luck✌

[@gregreeser8823]

Great news BossMan! looking forward to the new content...

[@leontoolbelt4559]

been waiting to hear this. more involved than it looks.

[@2CODO1963]

Nice Birthday shirt, Ken!

[@williamgunter6801]

Yeah, awesome, Ken. You deserve some fun too.😊

[@lastgameplay]

Great video

[@teotheterrible]

Watching you work is very relaxing. 7:57 - Talking about dogs with Dog in the background! SMART!

[@hosoiarchives4858]

I enjoy your channel

[@joemalone9380]

love this channel

[@charlesnunno8377]

I love this channel.

[@mr19471985]

Simple explanation that sounds correct

[@brucemullis479]

That's pretty darn square! Boss , your hobby is making a living for your family. You and the wife have done an excellent job at that. Whole family is involved and from what I've seen pretty cohesive.

[@WardDorrity]

Emerald plays that mill like a musical instrument.

[@paulrambone6705]

you are a wealth of knowledge.

[@philipmichaud9529]

Emerald, you are simply amazing!!!!$

[@devarskinnee8760]

Good job,smart girl's,great weather,and the smells of fresh cut lumber,that's living the dream of living in the country side. Well done mate's carry on!! Devo on the block.

[@jbraeslamb]

Happy St Patrick's Day Emerald ☘️

[@preiter20]

I am always game for bbq! Great idea Ken!

[@garyworokevich2524]

BBQ segment is a great idea

[@Jim-fe2xz]

I've worked with wood building garages, etc. but know nothing about milling wood. I have to say that that beam is square by what I've seen! It's wood not metal (LOL)! Great job and tutorial!

[@dek779]

So dad is gonna do a grilling video? Can't wait for that.

[@johnschnorr9271]

Double check your square. Use a 3 4 5 or 6 8 10 measure. It is possible to correct it.

[@edhansen8531]

When you enjoy work as much as Ken it is a hobby lol.

[@johnhumphries4632]

another awesome video and I look forward to the BBQ cooking. Thanks for all ya’ll do for us 👍

[@tim_bbq1008]

I can't think of a better hobby than cooking bbq. Can't wait to see the results of your hobby.

[@tuberzish]

My 4-year old said to me one day, "That's not a square, that's a triangle!" By the way, you probably know that lumber often shrinks diagonally when it dries, so even if it was square when it was green, it may not be when it's dry. This can be really pronounced in a larger beam, or in a beam from a crooked log, or when the beam wasn't centered in the log. There's not much that can be done about it except sawing oversized and remilling after drying. I've heard that some mills that handle more expensive lumber will reduce waste by sawing out cants and let them dry for a while before resawing into boards. Even then the outer layers of the cant will be dryer than the middle.

[@garyjohnson6640]

Hey Ken since you and I have the same hobby I was thinking we could start a club or association to promote our hobby. It would be great and maybe we could get teenagers and the younger crowd involved since they don’t seem to have much experience with it. We could go nationwide with regional and local chapters. It would be great and beneficial to communities. What’s the hobby we share? It’s called “WORK”, which seems to becoming a lost art. Glad to see that you are going to start a new hobby which doesn’t require boots. Hope the rest of the family joins you with your new hobby too since they too share your old hobby.

[@bushcraftjoe1]

Cant wait for outdoor cooking. You might even get me to start using my grill

[@KenDavies-qv3fs]

Brings a whole new meaning to "Fantastic family work ethics"

[@ernestospadolesto8126]

I could swear today is Saturday - it doesn't matter, in that case I'll go out again tomorrow. Pretty face, speaks sign language perfectly. I guess 20k of the followers are deaf and are happy to finally understand someone on KZbin. If the stops are slightly worn out, the angle cannot be correct. Maybe it needs to be readjusted. Even if there is only a little sawdust on the supports, it can no longer be in the angle - it doesn't take much for that. I would always wipe it down with a broom before turning it over, if the perfect angle is needed. I know this because I can operate machines like the milling machine. Looking forward to Boss Man's Hobby!

[@jimbrock8310]

Good for you Ken! Pretty much all I do is work also. But when I am home and have the time that is also my hobby. Curing good wholesome meat the old fashioned way! We make our own Bacon, Hams, Corned beef, Jerky you name it we don't buy it from the store. I will make BBQ brisket and pulled pork. Some we can and some we freeze. I also make a lot of sausage. I don't hunt much anymore but I also like to sit on my ass and reload. All of it is just a great way for me to get my mind off running a business and wind down. I also used to love raising a garden. I am never home long enough to do that these day's but finally after years of me doing it all my wife has seen the light and want's to do that herself. I am a big believer in not depending on a grocery store to provide my food. The government and big business have lied and manipulated us for decades on what is good for us and what is not! Guess what. The way my Grand parents made food is as healthy as it gets. We use lard and beef tallow to cook with. Before we went back to the old way's of doing things my wife A1C was on the verge of diabetic. Now it is well within normal. I used to get sever cases of gout where my knee's would swell up like basketballs. I haven't had that happen in 10 years now since I quit eating commercial processed foods. Get into it and enjoy it. Make it a family affair. Teach the kids how to survive on their own without the need of a supermarket. It really is a liberating experience and it is something everyone will enjoy. Even though we started being self sufficient long before C19 the government proved then how inept they are! They are all in bed with big business! They do not give a rats ass about those of us that make the world turn. Good luck in your new hobby. If there is anyway I can help you learn the old way's of doing things all you have to do is ask.

[@whousefilms]

Are you posting on Sat now? Nice to see new video drop Emerald!

[@nyanko2077]

My favorite ginger lumberjack is back, nice :)