THIS TREE IS HUGE! (Sawmills in Action)

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[@Murie56]

You know what? Good for you two. After all the comments are said and done, you're the guys on the ground actually building this home. I do think you overthink some things, but hey, think twice, measure twice and cut once is a great motto. As amateurs, there was no way you could think through every aspect of this build in advance; so keep going. you're both doing great things.

[@davidbrown7213]

You guys are Great Great Great In getting your message through to the ones that truly care about your success! The ones that don't care are still watching so that is all good.

[@tacticplanner7188]

Those thin scraps would make an amazing wall covering for the office, family, room, den, or ceiling of the garage. It's really cool that life afforded you so many option to truly make a home not just a house.

[@judithmaurer7622]

We so wished we lived over there so we could come and help. My husband says every video "I wish I could be there helping them, I'd love it". He loves his timbers!!!!! It will be so rewarding for you both and having captured it all on video, wow what a story to show your children :) Keep going, stay safe and enjoy doing this together xo

[@danieldowning4583]

Man, Jesse, that is one good woman you got there. I think there may be nothing that you guys cannot do together. Great work, Great channel.

[@ARTISTCHD1]

She's working far too hard and long, back problems start sooner or later. Rest is required....

[@littleopie8761]

Like the way you think and how you work everything out, For example, measure twice and cut once, The two of you are doing a great job,

[@richardbently7236]

Glad to see everyone happy and following passions.

[@tremont86]

I am new to your channel. You guys make a great team. So many times you see people yelling and screaming at each other thinking that's what people want to see. I appreciate that you respect each other.

[@MrJamesPottorff]

Thank You (again) for bringing us along on your journey, these videos are both educational and very entertaining to watch. Keep up the good work!

[@farm_in_themiddleofthewood3339]

You are learning.... and that is great!!! We all traveled that path and sometimes painful... it is still moving forward! We think you made more "dust" this week than we did.... we are jealous!!! Keep up the great work and thanks for taking us along!!!

[@BraxxJuventa]

Thumbs up for the hard workers!

[@tubularguynine]

That's some really fine looking beams and timbers there, Jesse. Great job!

[@angel3ye5]

You two make a fantastic pair - luv your vids an so glad they are back - my life has meaning again now !

[@thameswater2561]

your life has meaning again... thats sad if you feel like that.

[@601salsa]

You guys are troopers. Cant wait to see the framing vid. Seriously you guys have hit a massive milestone. The next will be weatherproofing. Stay safe, dont forget to look back to see just how much you have achieved for inspiration and motivation and also have fun.

[@EdwardWebbIII]

Love your videos! First thing I do in the AM is check KZbin for something new. Really am enjoying your adventure, keep them coming.

[@jeanlafrance8746]

Jesse was such in a good mood ! Gave me a big smile

[@rocksy71]

feeling the stress you were going through at this point and the anxiety at looming workshop deadlines already

[@AussieCleetus]

Concerns of your safety is a good thing, means you are likeable. We all want to see you two succeed.

[@just-dl]

Well said, Aussie! I'd add that comments that focus on "we want to see you guys in one piece at the end of this" versus "that's not how it's supposed to be done" goes a lot further.

[@billherrick3569]

It would be a good idea to saw a bunch of one inch stickers out of your slab wood to get your side lumber up and drying. Green lumber stacked with out stickers will quickly mold and dis-color. Scrap metal roofing is good to cover stacked lumber if you have it.

[@tonixpto1]

I'm just following in love with yours videos! First thing I do when I get up is watching your channel to see if there is a new vlog... Regards from Portugal 🇵🇹

[@brentfarrow8125]

You guys are really getting better at cutting out the beams you need. Also noticed that you are starting to cut your logs to length that you need always easier to work with smaller stock 👍

[@beachlife1411]

Nice work u 2 , the best part about the thing ! , is the saw dust , for your wife's garden &plants & flowers , plus ton of fire wood A"

[@PatrickPoet]

When Alyssa said that too much is going wrong for you to be in such a good mood, she didn't realize just how much fun it can be to tease your sweetheart;)

[@ztrguy]

Glad to watch as always, as a Stihl Certified "Safety Sally" I enjoyed your jab at all those who comment about safety gear. It is however cheaper to buy safety gear and wear it than to buy fingers and other body parts. Also I believe Kohler offers a dust screen for the flywheel fan.

[@nagualdesign]

-Brace yourselves, I have another bit of safety advice,- *Alyssa,* Here's a short story about a time when I hurt myself quite badly, which you may find.. enlightening. I was once using a large crowbar - maybe 5ft long and 1.5in thick - to turn the gear wheel of a very large machine one tooth at a time. I had the crowbar jammed in between the teeth of the gear and was using my entire bodyweight to pull the other end of the crowbar down towards me, much as you were doing at 10:21 onwards while trying to turn one of those logs. Suddenly the crowbar slipped and the entire force that I was putting on the gear wheel brought the crowbar almost instantly onto the top of my cranium. It made a blood-curdling sound, and hurt so badly that I had to sit down for 5 minutes. I was lucky not to split my head open or worse. I hadn't realized until the moment it happened that I was putting all that force into something that was very obviously in line with my head. The moral of the tale is that I should have been standing slightly to one side, so that if and when the crowbar slipped it would have hit my shoulder at worst, and not my precious bonce. Watching this video before I went to bed and seeing you slip at 10:30 brought back the memory of that incident, and it's one of the first things on my mind as I woke up this morning. Jesse might think I'm a dick for writing all of this, and he's welcome to think what he likes, but I'd like to urge you to give it some thought. And I'd also like to add that this has nothing to do with your gender or any other bullshit. It's about learning from someone else's mistake so you don't make the same mistake yourself. _The End_ ;-)

[@jimwesselman]

Have to love the Stihl 2 in 1 sharpener, and with all the saw dust don’t have to worry about hitting the dirt! I use a Dremel with a diamond surface for sharpening on the fly, it does save a lot of time.

[@jbgamblin]

Knowing where you are and seeing what it took is pretty cool

[@markduncan6690]

Your a "One man wrecking crew "Jesse! More power to you!

[@fuchiegreffrath7810]

You are doing fine with the timber. I am impressed with your skills on equipment not known to you. Jesse keep up the good work.

[@southernladywithmanyhats7428]

LOL baby,,,,,,lol you two are a hoot and I just love how well you work together and am soooo thankful you're as young as you are! You wear me out just watching you! 60 here.....lol Lots of sawdust for composting toilet. ;-)

[@cesmith4566]

Your either building a house or making a lot of dimensional fire wood! Great work!

[@traviscoile6112]

Ignore all the negative comments! I love how these people have probably never done a hard days work or one that requires any thought, but they think they know better than you guys! Keep up the amazing work I know the videos are of the past due to your Facebook page but keep them coming. Its cool watching how you find your way. Stay the course !!!

[@paulmacey9084]

you guys are amazing . weir done you two

[@raynall3593]

For 2 people that don't know about construction, you 2 are doing good work. You see the problems, work them out and go forward. I understand about the wood issues, you just don't have time to just sit and try to get every square inch from every log. You have the workshop deadline and you are right, the cut wood piles up so you had to make a decision and go. Cut it up, use the scrap as firewood and get on with it. You got a sawmill so you can always get more logs and cut more lumber when you have more time for other projects. Building a house is one thing after the other and now that you have some time waiting for the SIPs, enjoy a bit of rest. You two earned every bit of it. I am just enjoying the videos.

[@ethelryan257]

Absolutely right. The negative comments are being made by people who clearly have zero experience in the real world of construction.

[@ARTISTCHD1]

Some stressful sawmill...

[@Billybillybillyrocking]

Lmao I remember watching when they first were digging the foundation for the house. And all you kept saying was the safest way... Safety this safety that. Glad to see that went out the window.

[@DTachaJr]

Been watching your video's looks like my kinda project.. You got some awesome help too... Wish I had a lady like that..

[@dane6k6]

It is still amazing what you guys are doing. Enjoy the journey.

[@viktorskalbe7288]

Dana Whitfield ii

[@williamkirkland265]

Keep up the great work you'll make all your timber for your build on time.

[@markn2904]

You will do it! Thanks for sharing.

[@amyadams3207]

I like how aggressive you guys are with getting what you need. I would save the cast off. You can always use for future pretty wood furniture, shelves and or other property development. Just because you aren't milling it now doesn't mean you can't later. Your wood is gorgeous! Love all you have done, keep it coming. I appreciate how you show the real work it takes.

[@just-dl]

I'm with you, Amy, except I understand they have space constraints....where to put all the scrap, for that future date? Right now, it's piling up quick, right where they need to be. I think, I'd suggest making a crude sled, piling it up on that, and using the tractor to haul it further off, every 4-5 days. It's a shame to waste such good wood.

[@beaverrick9789]

I was thinking of buying one of these mills until i seen your struggles. I think this is a great mill for the average home owner. I do not think its a good fit for some one cutting big beams. I too am going to build a Post & Beam home. So i'm watching your progress closely. You work with what you have. Keep going your doing great.

[@boatmanshuzz4030]

Great to see you guys in stride. Perhaps you could save the large off-cuts and mill them into sell-able lumber at a later date. I would think you'll have enough firewood with the skimmed bark off-cuts.

[@davidstimac2485]

Build a canted log deck. Makes it a whole lot easier to scale them, too.

[@thomaswaite2114]

Awesome Couple!

[@benjamineaster589]

That safty comment was the best. I'm in construction, and now days I hear nothing but safty all day long!!!!

[@joeworden825]

safety???

[@mohammedaslam3862]

Great job well done.

[@overkillaudioinc]

Thank you again for the videos! I am so happy to have them back!

[@onionfarm2561]

A nice thick cutting board and nice gifts I used to love to work with wood as a crafter love you both your an amazing couple work so well together good bless you always

[@seccat]

Alyssa, you might want to get a Wood Chipper for Jessie. You know what I mean 😜 It’ll help cleanup the mess. The people in Fargo swear by it.

[@alfiegiles]

Really enjoy going through this process with you guys love the channel keep up the great work

[@ronaldwarren5220]

Keep on truckin!

[@CPM_1975]

just a tip, i have used alot of different sawmills. Place the narrow end of your logs near the band saw carriage head and place a riser block under the log to maximize your board foot yield from the log

[@ARTISTCHD1]

Let saw-millers run the sawmill!

[@dirkydoesit]

Alyssa you're hair looks amazing!

[@goldenfarms2934]

Great video, thanks. 👍🇺🇸

[@TheIllmatix]

We need some Jessie vs Alyssa chopping, cutting, planing, and making ice cream competitions. Where whoever wins the first three gets to eat all the ice cream.

[@floydferguson5366]

Great video!

[@hycron1234]

Alyssa, even if _grumpy butt_ over there doesn't always say it, you are awesome! :)

[@gregdefouw9802]

Nice work

[@omnimous69]

Ah...the flannel, carhart's and sawmill/sawdust...perfect!

[@daveweber1331]

"We know what went on in China!" LOL! Loved it! Enjoying the videos immensely.

[@TheIllmatix]

haha the "baby monitor" part was great.

[@williamrice6892]

once you get the house built you guys are going to make a good amount of money if you mill wood for a hobby :)

[@pewpew215]

Wranglestar has a nice circular saw blade mill that turns 90° so you have two flat sides before you turn your log

[@Random_Bern]

That Lucas mill will do better than that - you can cut a beam out of a log without turning the log at all! Not to mention you don't have to worry about re-calibrating the bed every time you put a log on it - because there is no bed on a Lucas mill! Prop your log & cut. Because of the vertical adjustment at both ends, you don't even need the log to be level, just straight. Downside, as I understand it, is that it has a much wider kerf (width of cut) and the finish isn't as good as a bandsaw mill. It sure does seem easier & quicker to mill, though.

[@pewpew215]

Thanks for the reply? You sounds as if I'm getting on them for having a bandsaw type... and you can order the lucas mill in larger sizes. Or a different mill in larger sizes with a circular blade. I was just saying have the ability to pivot your cutting tool is really useful and I bet cuts more straight then a band saw

[@andybev15]

Really enjoy your vids ,keep up the good work .andy ,Kent England

[@dannytheplumber7394]

Amazing video's . only with unity can two people accomplish so much. god bless

[@TheRedhawke]

Jesse those off cuts can be stickered and stacked to the side to allow them to dry and resawn at a later date when you guys have time. No need to waste that good lumber. I know time is a crunch for you at this point but try to get all you can for the money you spent on those beautiful logs.

[@ARTISTCHD1]

Scorpions love living inside woodpiles....

[@KingKurlz]

Can totally appreciate why you delayed video uploads recently. So much milling to get through!

[@speedqueen5964]

I yell because I care. You kids stay focused, stay safe! Love, Auntie Safety Sally

[@katman1957]

My best recommendation for you is to put a thumb on that backhoe, i have a stationary one i welded on mine and it is amazing. They sell bolt on ones that would be worth a look.

[@chucksheating1]

Use a water level for faster leveling. 30 ft. of clear tubing,water, food color of your choice and 2 corks. Tie one end to start of cut and you can walk down the table of mill with other end of tube. Water seeks its own level

[@2thelight]

J Gillespie AKA an Egyptian level

[@Diggit7979]

Watch that log stack rolling onto you guys when you grab a new one to place on the mill.

[@ChunkyMonkaayyy]

Keep it going guys, you’re doing great!!

[@lisa-m-jennings]

Looking at all that sawdust I figured you could benefit from a tip. If you mix some with parafin you can make some really great firestarters. I use ice cube trays for measuring and they pop right out and store in gallon ziplock bags for ease of use. Everything is coming right along. Very excited to see what is going on in upcoming videos. :)

[@Mr_Wh1]

I don't think he got time for that.

[@lisa-m-jennings]

Well not now for sure but perhaps later. It doesn't take long.

[@miltonpomales5405]

Get a battery leaf blower for the saw dust!!!

[@jeanlafrance8746]

Guys! The timber frame is up and done! Go check out their Instagram

[@AndreRMeyer]

Daaang Alyssa you deserve the same head, eye and dustmask, protection.

[@nagualdesign]

Yes, you'd think that they'd be motivated to look out for each other's safety even if they (Jesse, mostly) don't always consider their own. Having Alyssa swinging the ends of those big timbers while Jesse operates the tractor and barely even keeps an eye on her, or makes sure she knows exactly what his plans are at all times, is madness. If he hurts her he's going to be sorry, but it will be too late. Not very caring, in my opinion.

[@GrumpyUnkMillions]

Could you use a pair of augurs at each end of the rails, and strap the mill rails to the mostly buried augurs? Either that or get a post hole digger and use some of those 'support' or firewood beams on end, butressed by a couple bags of bag mix concrete.

[@CaptainStryker1]

Try starting your cut at the narrow end. I have a Norwood LM26 and thats the way I cut my logs. You can raise the narrow end and determine what you can get out of a log with less waste.

[@stevenrobertson9583]

To help you figure what you can get out of a log, cut you some squares from 4x4 to 12x12 are whatever size you want. Then just put them up against the end of the log.

[@thewaterslesstraveled8487]

Alyssa should definitely have some eye and ear protection when assisting on the mill.

[@freewoodencrosses]

I love the horn idea, you are funny....

[@mikem1614]

Great videos! Really enjoy watching your progress! What's so special about ice cream?

[@AmericanCorndog]

I wonder while watching this, are you two keeping the sawdust from this whole process? Milling up all these logs is going to produce quite a bit and if you shovel it into a pile or box you could use it later for building a garden or just topsoil

[@paulgargan6134]

Great video

[@thebeardedchad]

With the amount of thick slabs that you're making as cut-offs from your main logs you could sell them and pay for a good portion of your house. Trees are expensive when they have been milled just a little, even just rough cut slabs. All you have to do is find the time to sell them. I see no issue there...

[@SyberPrepper]

7:00 Need more COWBELL!

[@Remius106]

Great video... 'Too much is going wrong for you to be happy...' He's just starting to go crazy... :-P

[@donlatimer5114]

Jesse when you get your new logs have the driver unload them with a small end towards the head of your saw mill, the end you start to mill your logs. Maybe if ask him he may turn your other logs end for end so the small ends are pointing head of your mill. Also you should remove the concrete pads replace them with 3” bye 6” or 8” timbers that goes from one side to the other to put your leveling legs on maybe cut wholes in the timbers to put your leveling legs in to keep them from sliding when loading a log.

[@tacticplanner7188]

Cleaning the belt with lacquer thinner will add life to belts on cars, etc.. just make sure there dry before use and if it works in Utah I'm pretty sure it works in Idaho.

[@michaelmeacham8266]

Buy a push broom and screw the handle parallel with the wide side to make a giant dust brush to sweep off the logs.

[@Whitecat151]

Or,... get out the air compressor and get rid of it... both ways can work well

[@wheelinken]

or dont waste your time at all... its totally unnecessary

[@bobalspach6050]

Wish I had that lumber. Could make a lot of furniture

[@jimwilloughby]

I'll bet that grapple was one of your best investments.

[@Kistilan]

Dinner, Ice Cream is probably code. #bumpChickaWahWah

[@pswank68]

After watching wranglerstar use his Lucas Mill I think I would have gone with it instead of a wood-mizer simply because you don't have to roll the logs between cuts. Looks like a lot less work.

[@amarieshearer7613]

Yahoo 2 videos today how exciting

[@aj-fb5yi]

Use a tag line on those logs and boards!

[@nmff3577]

You guys should be ripped by the time this is all said and done! :) My wife and I really enjoy your videos.

[@gerlindeg174]

I wouldn't mind taking some of those live edge off cuts.

[@littleshepherdfarm2128]

Jesse: We all know that it's Alyssa who is the strong one when you guys were turning those logs on the sawmill. LOL. Awesome video, guys. Y'all make my day watching how hard you work for the benefit of you both. That's what a REAL partner is all about.

[@pastorscottmarsh8627]

May be able to trade some of that extra lumber for work? Put it on Craigslist, 2 hours of helping you run the sawmill for X board feet? Just a thought, especially if you are feeling a time crunch.

[@just-dl]

that's a good, practical solution!