Sawing Floor Planks-Granberg 24 Mill in the Woods-Martin's Old Off Grid Log Cabin

[@patriciawilson5950]

My son made his own portable sawmill. He doesn't make money, he just helps friends. He's made some beautiful furniture. I know if he lived closer to you, he would be over there helping.

[@stevecobb7844]

That's a son to be proud of.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is sure fun seeing those boards pile up.

[@livelife4471]

Martin, you are working harder than most 20 year olds. The spruce partridge is impressed by your work habits but wish you keep the noise down!

[@timidater4803]

most 20 year olds dont Know how to work! Im 66 and learned what real work was on the farm, no phones no internet. learned while sweating!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I had some woodpeckers last week that kept pecking away with the chainsaw roaring below them.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I do enjoy a good workout.

[@livelife4471]

Why not. I think the new cabin will deliver the workout you are looking for! You'll have to invite Jim back.@@TheNorthwoodsman1

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Just talked to Jim, he has orthoscopy on his knee next month so will be back strong by spring.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Those planks will last 400 years, awesome video

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is the PLAN

[@abcsandoval]

I think you would've liked how my grandfathers houses were built in MX. All adobe. Doors were hand hewn oak. Keys were cast, and about 12" long. I'd wake up at early dark smelling those handmade tortillas with a wood fire and cast iron griddle. Boy howdy!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That sounds and smells awesome.

[@5150Bud]

Holy cow… that’s a beautiful piece of wood!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

AND the cost is nice too. Menard's can eat my dust!

[@chrishelms1967]

That floor is going to be 2000% stronger than any new houses floor around

[@gman77gas]

?

[@stoffes]

@@gman77gas if u buy a new oak flooring ofthen its like max 10mm thick , u have to have underlayment its just the top that are the nice wood, old time ago as in my house the floor in my house is over 50mm now and its from the late 1800, house is from like year 1890+

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Looking forward to a stiff floor with some R b=value too.

[@MrMinimalst]

How thick were those floorboards?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

2.25 inches

[@3rubberboats]

I worked up a sweat just watching you move that log. Those monkeys in the barrel are not having no were near as much fun as you are. Thanks for sharing Mr. Martin and stay safe and warm and have a wonderful day.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It was a lot of fun at first but now is turning into kind of a job.

[@garyhoffman1517]

Pop’s you are always working to darn hard 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I like it like that!

[@mikefoss4962]

Martin, enjoying all the videos!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Good to hear, afraid I may have had too much sawing but do want to full document the cabin project.

[@toddkozakiewicz8770]

Pretty neat seeing the saw throw dust instead of chips with the 10 degree chain. Learning a lot from your project, thanks Martin.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍More detail coming in the morning as I have learned a lot each day.

[@SM-jy6ym]

Thanks for another great video. Woke up just after 3:00 am. Had to watch right away. Love seeing the progress. ❤

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Floor is all done as I was up last week and got some more logs processed.

[@robertsimard735]

Good morning Martin. I see you’re hard at work. Used the Alaskan mill for many years when I built my log cabin. Bought one of them bench chainsaw grinders to sharpen my saws. Best investment I made. Sharpens much faster then by hand, more accurate and for me at least much more sharpened.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have never given in for the grinders and a little late now to go that way. The vice is my secret weapon on getting it done so it will cut well.

[@tomdale1313]

So more of Martin's planning gets put into action, got to love all that, great content filmed flawlessly as each episode unfolds I see how those many naps were really strategic in developing the "MASTER PLAN", THANK YOU MARTIN FOR SHARING SUCH A GREAT PROJECT THAT DISPLAYS THE WILES A OLDER WISER COMPETENT ELDER CAN ACCOMPLISH

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Naps are the best for avoiding mistakes.

[@emilyneal7888]

That’s going to be awesome in the new cabin. Perfect weather for it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Can't wait!

[@luckyjim51]

I love the wheelbarrow skidder is priceless...!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Is "priceless" a pun?

[@Home-11]

Hey, Martin, the guest cabin has "officially" has started! I am so happy for you! A lot of hard work involved but somehow you work in some fun. The snowdog gives you a break from the bending over and makes the work more enjoyable. Hopefully this year it will come to fruition. I think you have a great plan to get it done! Happy New Year! 😁

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is nice to be making such good progress and still having a ball.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Nice wood! ✌

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is looking good and I hope that with 2.25 inches warping will be held to a minimum. Tamarack can be a twisting affair.

[@TS-bn7zt]

Fair play Martin, you sure have got your self really well organised for the work required. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail ! Now that ain’t going to happen here ! Well thought out Sir. Thank you and blessings to all for a Heathy and Happy 2024.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It took a few days but I finally got a system down for getting that first slab cut off of the logs.

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Martin, You & That Snow Dawg Make A Great Team ! Happy-2024 To You & Yours From Frosty Canada ! ATB T God Bless

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy new year! It has become a useful companion around the cabin.

[@irbfenian2594]

Hope you and your family had a good Christmas and you take a good rest after all that good work. All the best for the New Year.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

WE did and then I returned to the cabin over the new years.

[@outlawcountry6069]

Good stuff Martin , you’re working that mill like a pro . Keep up the great videos

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you, I will

[@ybirch9735]

Martin, I always appreciate your content! I also own an Alaskan Chainsaw Mill, and have used it at my hunt camp many times. Would highly recommend you pick yourself up the Granburg manual Winch acccessory for your mill. My experience is it's a game changer! Makes milling much easier - hand winching your sawmill through a log gives your more control in keeping your bar level, is faster, takes far less effort, and your back will thank you!! Just my two cents worth of advice. We've got the same mild winter conditions where I live, just 30 min north of Baudette, here on the shores of Lake of the Woods, in NW Ontario.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have the winch but never hooked it up because I thought I would be keeping the mill flat to the surface with my hand on the handle and pressing down. It does not ride up or do you keep upward pressure on the motor end of the saw?

[@ybirch9735]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 Yes, you are correct in your thinking, you apply a small amount of upward pressure on your saw handle to keep the mill level. I'm 64 and found pushing the mill through a log, hard back breaking work. Using the winch changed that, as you no longer push the mill. The hand crank winch pulls the saw blade through the log taking much less effort on the millers part. This has been my experience. I also found the winch gave me better control and more level cuts. Suggest you watch Granberg International's "How to use the New Alaskan Winch for chainsaw milling" YT video, as I'm sure you'll find it very helpful. Then give it a try!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will as I start to cut the roof boards, floor plank are piled with spacers and drying.

[@bowlmeoverva]

Let me put some coffee on. Nice update, thanks for sharing.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Have a cup on me.

[@waynewayne5650]

Good morning as always Your youthful approach Never ceases to amaze . Happy and blessed New year to you and Vonnie thanks for all The joy you and Vonnie Bring into our lives.

[@5150Bud]

It’s not fair for Big Martin NOT to get old like the rest of us. Must be those super powerful World Famous Vonnie Cherry Pies.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Been picking up the bull calf every day for years and now its really big but the plan worked.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is right Bud,

[@suezaple4950]

Hi Martin I admire your work ethics, love how your building the cabin the old fashion method, It shall last many years you remind me of Shawn James from My Self Reliance. The slab for the flooring is gorgeous love the grain. You have officially got things rolling toward that cabin. + your getting your exercise in. Loving your videos Watching from Ontario, Canada . Hey dont forget to have breaks.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Oh, I get enough breaks but they make for boring video content.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Working hard again! 😊 The new cabin will be so nice. Happy New Year to you and Vonnie. 🎉 Thanks Martin

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you! I think it is going to be great to have a place that others can bunk if they visit while I am in the original cabin.

[@lesterwicklein717]

very nice! love to see the work!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A high stack of planks are making it worthwhile.

[@melshea2519]

Happy Sunday Martin! 😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks

[@jburbinski7057]

Man, I am enjoying these double feature weekends - sorta reminds me of the old drive inn on the weekends, load up the car with the boys including the truck, head to the drive inn and its a double feature.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

After this weekend I may go back to Sat. only to have enough content to get to spring.

[@northernhappiness7499]

Wonderful slabs my friend. Thank you for doing all the work to video your hard work on this new Cabin. Step by step is all is eh..😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It has been a joy and will be so nice to have a place for company to stay.

[@craignash4736]

Thanks for sharing. You’re a good worker. Craig. Pa.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I can only sit still so long and have to get moving on something.

[@hootwho3640]

Coffee & awesome work!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A good combo.

[@bruinsfan8278]

I can not wait to see this cabin ! Pace yourself Martin !!! Happy New Year Boss !!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I will but am kinda in a rush to make sure I have the roof and floor ready to go my next fall.

[@robberntson8934]

Looking good Martin. I suspect that by next weeks video there will be a BIG pile of boards there. Happy New Year to you and Vonnie

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

A big stack there now.

[@aloberdorf4579]

I figured you prob. had something figured out. Love you drive. Kudos.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thanks 👍Kind of a leaning as I go and it is picking up speed on the set-up.

[@DS-nv8bi]

I live in Spicer MN close to Green Lake which is the center of town. Dec. 23rd the sky team went out for some practice maneuvers in wet suits! an amazing bucket list experience I wish i had! the ice fishermen are grinding their teeth. a friend got a nice ice house and snowmobile this year, giggle giggle.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I just drove home yesterday and a lot of open water around MN. My cabin is about 40 miles north of Upper Red Lake that has been giving so many fits this year.

[@frederickmoller]

This is it Martin, the last day of 2023, and less of an inch of accumilated snow on the ground up here in Timmins Ontario Canada....anyways Happy New Year to all!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I left the cabin yesterday with about 4 inches on the ground and that was the deepest all the way until it gave out in northern WI>

[@billherrick3569]

I can't say enough good things about my Granberg mill. I have cut a huge amount of boards, beams & slabs with it.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I just got back from another trip and got some more planks sawed up. So much easier now that I have a system figured out for getting that first slab off the log.

[@berniesauger3401]

Great video Martin! Happy New Year to you and your family. Bernie 🇨🇦 🇩🇪

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you!

[@dannyswortzel2327]

Such a inspiration 😎

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

All it fun too.

[@aloberdorf4579]

I like to use two stumps, notched on top to cradle the logs, that and a couple torqux screws to help stabilize the project...sure saves on the back, and production benefits.....nice wood you have...and....go Jonnie go.....630's and 670's with a 26 " skip and 7 tooth sprocket. Gotta love hock shops.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

When I got the wood pared to a weight I could get up on stumps I did just like you suggested. Out in the woods I just had to make do but it sure was not comfortable.

[@rock1outdoors]

Love it!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Going well up there.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

WOW THOSE ARE SOME, THICK FLOOR BOARDS? ALL RIGHTY THEN, INTERESTING TO SEE THE PROGRES OF THE NEW CABIN!!! Do take care. Fl.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

2.25 inches of heavy tamarack makes for a 90 pound plank.

[@alancall5113]

Check out the video where a guy uses a boat Wench To help pull the saw through the log. nice job martin. Keep them coming

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have the Granberg winch but my boards were looking fine so I hated to alter the way I was cutting. I will get it attached for the roof boards and see if I like how it works.

[@davidferguson9213]

Thank You!!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice to have you checking in David

[@joer5627]

It is 5:48 AM and I have this wild urge to go fire up the chain saw.

[@5150Bud]

Can you hear mine running? It’s 6:30am and boy are my neighbors p#ssed

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Must be in your blood.

[@mroy88]

You work too hard Martin! Happy New Year to you and your family!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Same to you. It has been a little too much toil lately.

[@badcompany3057]

Happy New Year Martin!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Happy new year!

[@michaelpence468]

Sawing logs. My favorite thing to watch others do!😂

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I must admit that the fun meter pegged out a few planks ago.

[@toddmartin9857]

I'd sure like to go up and help ya martin with building that guest cabin... experience is good to have...Thanx 😊

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

If you are serious contact me at [e-mail]

[@KG-xt4oq]

These Sat/Sun uploads are spoiling me. I imagine you are up there now on your normal wintertime trip, or is the schedule undergoing changes for 2024? Take care and be safe...

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Just got back ahead of snow moving across the area.

[@paulbatz7935]

1:41 beautiful grained wood

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is going to look good on that floor.

[@debraparker1550]

Happy New Year Martin🎉2024

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Got a good start going, thatnks

[@littlehillsidehomestead6362]

Like eating an elephant…. Keep on keeping on!

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

It is coming along nicely and still fun.

[@jacksanders7018]

If the saw gas doesn't run out you will have those cut before we realize it. thanks.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I was up last week and finished three stacks of floor planks.

[@starkle9752]

Would having a small steel sleigh to stand in and behind it the barrow sleigh for the log, be worth thinking about? Chain the first sleigh (maybe with Teflon runners) to the dog and chain the barrow to the back of it via an eye bolt? I'm wondering if that would make it easier to steer the dog and you wouldn't have to watch out for the log pinching your feet as it moves around in the barrow bucket.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have found I need to have the log anchored pretty close to the Dawg or it really gets wild and swinging around. If the terrain was smooth a lot of things would work out but in the rolling and bumpy areas it is a real challenge.

[@carljohnson7440]

😊

[@fhazen01]

Martin, you need to take it easy on your body. Take it from someone that is older than you and always felt like I could do anything. You will pay for all that lifting and pulling. Take it easy. I enjoy your videos.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Thank you, I will but be confident that I do not over do it on the lifting, I know when enough is enough.

[@marksongbird7534]

Safety first remember

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Always

[@michaeldowns2389]

Are you going to square the live edge up with a chalk line and the saw after cutting the board?,just thought about that watching the video and wondering how your going to do that.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have another Granberg mill that is vertical and works by sliding along a small rail attached to a long 2x6. I affix the 2x6 along the rough edge and slice it off.

[@stevegillespie8280]

Martin, how many floor planks will the cabin require?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have about 22 as of now and they will each cover about 10 inches. That should to the cabin and porch.

[@robberntson8934]

Are you planning on squaring the edge on those boards or jigsaw puzzling your way across?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I am going to jigsaw them end to end to pick up a few more inches of coverage with each board. They will taper from 14 to 8 inches so I can end up with a lot more coverage by just trimming them to to get square edges.

[@larryjacobs5713]

Where is officer Jim when you need him? How do you get edges square to fit together? Enjoy every video?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I have another mill that cuts vertical and slides along a rail to make a smooth straight cut along the rough edge.

[@canajian]

🖐😎👍

[@jbthor9032]

Martin, are there iron wood trees growing that you have seen? I know iron wood is very dence.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Here in IL yes but not up there.

[@marianfrances4959]

👍😎🇨🇦🌲

[@howlandowlle7953]

. Okay. But it's not clealr how you used the ladder for the first cut. How does that work?

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Jan 7 video should answer your questions.

[@user-cayugadon]

Martin. Did you ever find that old cabin site with your gps

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Not that one. I think it was bulldozed off into a swamp when they logged the area as there is not any sign at all where the old air photo shows a cabin.

[@peterwallace9676]

I think you can cancel your gym membership for a while! Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Nice to be able to return to the gyn and not be too out of it.

[@c.rogers____]

Hope you can buy a tractor that would help you a lot out there in the woods

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Never happen out at the cabin because of all the bogs in the area.

[@kevinschertz4089]

Martin is a modern day Dick Proenke..

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

That is high praise.

[@gman77gas]

2 down...? to go

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

I think I left with 22 on the stack yesterday, plenty for the floor and porch.

[@WanderingWiley]

Going to be a great payoff with that mill.

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Working well for me.

[@c.rogers____]

Vonnie martin is not using safety gloves when using that saw

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

Busted but I get so overheated that I never wear gloves when working.

[@harbinger2838]

My dude, who y'all fooling?

[@toddmartin9857]

What ya saying 😊😊

[@nonap5225]

Wow like how you are sawing those floor boards.That wood is so pretty for a floor. You can do a lot with the right tools and knowledge. You work and play so hard for someone your age. So many young folks do not know how to do such things. So sad there is no one to teach them and most do not want to learn. They could learn a lot by watching you. Take care. From deep southeast Mississippi.

[@brianfisher3991]

Too bad you couldn’t get your logs off the ground somehow . Sure be easier on your back .

[@TheNorthwoodsman1]

After I get a plank or two off I can haul them to the cabin yard and get them up on stumps, so much easier then. They are just too heavy at first. Probably 1500 pounds in these.

[@toddmartin9857]

@@TheNorthwoodsman1 I'd sure like to come up and help ya there martin. Watch ya all the time. Been watching since you first repaired the old cabin logs and windows. Let me know if or when ya can except help ..Thanx. TTYL