Cutting Your Own Lumber for Beginners | Getting Started with a Portable Sawmill

Cutting your own lumber for beginners is the topic on today's episode of sawing with sandy. This video should help you if you're getting started with a portable sawmill and if you're looking for a step-by-step guide to cutting your own lumber with a portable sawmill, today's the day. Watch as I take you through what I do and why I do it so that you can identify how to successfully make lumber quickly without the headaches that can be associated with learning new equipment.
If you've just bought a portable sawmill or are wanting to learning more about cutting your own lumber from trees, today's episode should help you.
Be sure to watch for the little trick I've used to help me estimate lumber amounts from each log with nothing more than a little scrap of wood and a pencil. If you've ever struggled to get accurate cuts without wasting material, my little trick shown in today's episode should help you. You may also want to check out my overall sawmill setup in which I show you the sawmill shed, lumber shed and off cut slab rack where I process sawmill waste. From start to finish my setup works well for me and hopefully with the information shared in today's episode, you'll be out cutting your own lumber using a portable sawmill real soon. Glad you're all here, here we go!
Portable Sawmill used in this video: 2017 Woodland Mills HM130
Blades used in this video: Lenox Blades

[@sawingwithsandy]

Think I may have misspoke when I said washer fluid is non-toxic. It is toxic

[@spacetrucker2196]

Clean out a washer fluid jug and fill with blue koolaid and vodka for a nice portable mix drink.

[@gregwarren5960]

@@spacetrucker2196 And nobody will ever steal your booze.

[@michiganmoto7687]

Probably less harmful than antifreeze or it would be more regulated. Everyone spraying it on their windshields and it gets on the ground everywhere. I’m sure it has a very low environmental impact.

[@benbrenner6827]

The toxic element is methyl alcohol, or methanol, which evaporates relatively quickly. Most washer fluid is simply water, methanol, a mild detergent, and blue coloring. I’m sure there very little reason for concern.

[@TheBirdGardenNB]

I was gonna use rv/pool antifreeze. You winterize your drinking water system with it so hopefully it's less toxic. (Costco had a case cheap) Also, you could play around with diluting, it's crazy cold in a car, I won't be milling at -40, maybe run a bit of straight through when done for the day. Keep in mind I'm an idiot, I'm not even done setting up my mill.

[@francisrodrigue2354]

I replaced my metal log stop by a hardwood stick that work just as Wells and i am no longer worry about my blade hiting those ... just a tip... Sgt rod

[@stovepipe9er]

Excellent idea!

[@timlawson817]

Build your dying shed at the end of your mill shed . Build a roller track at the end then roll your boards off the end . Make it wide enough and good boards on one side and trim on the other .

[@kennspera1778]

@@timlawson817 pi

[@shatteredreality1987]

That's an awesome idea, thank you!!

[@Wrenchen-with-Darren]

Thanks for showing us how to get started cutting logs....without treating us like we are 3 years old.👍

[@fiskfarm]

The most important tip I can give newbies like myself is to take some hard wood like cherry or oak or Southern Yellow Pine, etc and cut some 1.5" square lumber and use those for log stops about 98% of the time. It took me only wasting one blade to figure that one out. Just cut right through them. I also added a $10 tachometer and found the motor was way under it's 3600rpm working speed and that made a big difference. I'll have to do a video on setting the throttle cable. Never seen that addressed 👍😎👌

[@TheJakeRobinson]

Did you ever do a video on setting throttle cable - went to your channel but couldn't find anything... cheers

[@fiskfarm]

@@TheJakeRobinson not yet. Been up to my chin in work. Haven't run the mill in at least 2 months but man do I have a pile of big logs just waiting. Soon.

[@GingerLeeH]

smart idea.

[@johnhopkins6501]

Great idea I will definitely do this and KZbin how to add an RPM tachometer

[@ltggill]

I will probably never saw a log in my life, but still enjoy your videos!

[@Viniminen]

A tip for the blade, get stellite bandsaw blades. I used the basic blades and felt like after 10-15 logs I had to change blade. With Stellite blade I have so far sawn 40 logs and still going.

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

Maybe those 7.5” big ones.

[@tt600pch]

I'm glad you showed and explained the "raise the blade before backing up". I was a millwright in a stud mill from 1994 til 2012. The excitement of having to cut a 9" wide resaw blade 36 feet long that is twisted and coiled up in the husk of the machine was a rush. Most of the time it was from backing cant in the feedworks with the feed table up or hydraulic set change thus pushing the saw off the wheels. The double cut head saw was even more exciting. I've seen a lot in those days. NEVER EVER back up without raising the saw !

[@macnudd]

One of the best videos on small manual saw mills I have seen.

[@arlenesauder1913]

Your best and most informative video yet ,thanks Sandy

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Arlene. Glad you like it

[@bitdecanter4751]

man, you got a nice life and a nice spot, and come across as an all round decent guy, great way to make a living and be out in nature. respect

[@michygoss7148]

Thanks Sandy. I take away a few tips for sure. I usually use a small square to estimate usage from a log, but that little jig is a good idea! I try and assess the characteristics of the log to help me determine which end to start with, but am not overly fussy about that either.

[@terryeason4319]

We have probably all hit the log stops. I know I did. Your first time will pretty will scare you. I thought oh man I just tore my sawmill up Your doing a good thing bringing this out for new people.

[@phillipc.1805]

I run a Clark 50 mill that has log stop "stopper" built to lead the blade as the mill cuts into the log - if I happen to forget the step of lowering my log stops - the mill head bumps off the stop and wont travel any further. Its saved quite a few blades over the years. Perhaps you could rig a gauge off your Woodland (at blade height) to do the same. I always found the mistakes like these to occur after a long slog of a day. I like your 2" measure tool - A level is also handy to have at all times. If the track is level, if the blade is level, you're pretty much golden - I regularly run pretty hefty Ash, Elm, and Maple and making sure I'm square and true all through the process goes a long way to reducing headaches. Also, a cheap bottle jack is a good toe board stand in - bolt it to one end of your mill deck and fine log leveling is available - I use this for my more tapered logs - like cedar. Thanks for the content - you do a great job explaining the whole sawyer experience.

[@justdora440]

Hi Sandy, I'm a new viewer, like maybe a few weeks. I don't know how I came across your channel because I'm a city girl from southwestern Ohio, and don't cut wood. However, I am enjoying watching what you do because I have a natural curiosity about everything. Your gentle nature, humor, excellent explanations, appreciation for nature, a beautiful dog - all have me hooked. Plus the sludge ☕. Can't go wrong there. As I was watching you explain how you determine what types of cuts you can get out of a log as you remove the bark, an analogy came to me. It's like you are peeling a potato, cutting off the skin. Sorry, I love cooking so that's what I related to. Anyway, I love your property. You're right, it's very beautiful, especially in winter. Thanks for showing it to us. So glad you're loving it too. I just wish your channel had smellivision. One of my favorite places to shop is Home Depot - because it smells like cut wood . Give Koda a pet for me and keep your videos 🎥 coming. You're a natural at it.

[@garyvanburen2462]

There are some great air freshener scents that have that fresh cut wood smell. I like the ones that are adjustable and I can get just a slight aroma. Also a pine cleaning liquid that you can get at a dollar store will do the trick.

[@justdora440]

@@garyvanburen2462 I actually prefer the smell of cut wood hence why I like going to Home Depot 🙂

[@davidbrush6300]

Thanks for all the education. I'm ready to purchase my first mill and watching your videos has given me the confidence to start.

[@bobbrunson5583]

First off, I'm old school (born in 1960). I have looked at many videos about many different things, but have never subscribed to a channel until now. I've watched several videos of yours and you have got to be the best. Thanks for the time and effort you put into making these for people you don't even know. I look forward to many experiences with you in the future.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I appreciate that Bob! Great to have you here on the channel!

[@paulfinnamore3884]

Thanks Sandy, We got our mill running last weekend in Northern New Brunswick, and had a blast making 2X8X14's and a bunch of 1X stuff. Glad we watched several of your video's. Thank you for the insight.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for tuning Paul! Glad you got out cutting

[@CreeksideMaplesHomestead]

Using the windshield fluid is genius. I wondered how to get around the potential freezing of the water. Awesome. Thanks again

[@brucestmartin777]

Hey Tony ! 😀. What’s up?

[@johnking8679]

Good job, Sandy. I certainly enjoy your instructions - easy to understand, my friend !!

[@MannistoCay]

Excellent job once again Sandy! Thanks for all of your help for us rookies. Going to go make some sawdust.

[@conankilcoyne5826]

A guitarist always tunes up to the desired note for the same reason. Very interesting. Thanks for passing on your knowledge.

[@remingtontheaustralianshep1423]

I just wanted to comment to say thank you for sharing your insights. Just moved onto a new property not too dissimilar from yours. My boyfriend and I love watching KZbin videos while we start our morning chores. Youve given us so many ideas! Thank you again, keep up the great work

[@cowman540]

Great video Sandy Been sawing oak logs to build a barn for calves.i watch all of your videos and they are teaching me a lot . Since I have never done this before.I got a angle cut saw gave to me ,an it didn't come with instructions lol.so these videos have been a great help learning how to saw. Thanks for your help and the videos .ps. I have cut enough lumber to almost build the barn

[@MCRmechanic]

Thanks for the video. I just wanted to note that washer fluid IS toxic. It is a mixture of water and methanol, or "wood alcohol", and can cause severe liver damage if it is ingested. That being said, I agree that it is the best option compared to other popular non-freezing lubricants, such as diesel fuel and automotive anti-freeze. Washer fluid should also evaporate and leave no residue except for the dye, just don't use it to put out a fire. Happy sawing!

[@johnsteele5836]

Excellent video! Great sequence of information along with actual demonstration....a natural educator. Keep it up!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks!

[@paulm.6437]

Thanks for all the tips, and pitfalls to not ignore

[@rotgertesla]

Very nice setup you have there. We will cut our very first boards in a couple of weeks. Your videos are useful. Thank you.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you're liking the videos and I appreciate you watching

[@carnivore10]

Sandy, great video...Thank you for posting these.!

[@richragan4810]

Thank you Sandy. Always enjoy learning and watching from you.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you tune in each week Rich. Hope all is well with you

[@roswald392]

You have been immensely helpful to me in really getting a solid feel for using a Woodland mill. I used an Alaskan Chainsaw mill last year to make an 18'x18' timber framed structure and the setup on each cut was rather lengthy and I wound up planing every cut which added so much time and effort. I'm getting an HM126 next month for several new timber framing projects which will hopefully reduce the time from logs to framing. I'll be watching your videos to refine my processes. I am grateful for your time and advice in these videos. Thank you.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great to hear you've enjoyed my videos so far. Thanks for sharing your experiences with the Alaskan Mill!

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Hwy Sandy, Been milling for a year on our sawmill and figured it was about time I do some research and see what I have been doing wrong this whole time, LOL. My Subscribers have mentioned from time to time I should check you out, glad I finally did. You would probably get a good giggle if you saw my set up.....but now that I have watched this video I have a good idea of how I want my whole set up to look and be laid out. Thanks for the video, we subbed and I will check out some of those other videos you mentioned. Best wishes.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Welcome to the channel! Glad you’re here

[@bobwollard9105]

Sandy, thanks so much for all the information. I enjoy the fact that you present information in a very thought out and organized manner. Can't wait to see you working your new mill.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Bob I appreciate that

[@jasonpoche4615]

You and the Fall Line Ridge guy have the best mill videos. Keep them coming I watch them all. Won't be long i'll purchase mine to build my cabin. I bought 40 acres in central Mississippi that is loaded with loblolly pine trees.

[@donaldbrown6044]

Where in Central MS?

[@jasonpoche4615]

@@donaldbrown6044 Silver Creek, MS.

[@csnocke5]

Thx for the tips. I love sawing

[@crazycoyote1738]

Very clear and helpful!! So far the most helpful I found on KZbin, thanks for helping!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on! Thank you!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Hey Sandy, as bwillan said the toe board is really for aligning the pith or center of the log to make it concentric on the mill and ensure your cut lumber has parallel grain. You are blessed with relatively consistent logs without much difference in diameter end to end. Out west I can have a pine or cedar 8 foot long with 6-8 inch delta between ends.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Yeah I can imagine! Thanks for tuning in

[@bwillan]

Great video on how to maximize the lumber you get from the toothpicks you like to mill. LOL. The roller toe board is meant to even out the taper on the log so that you end up cutting your lumber parallel to the grain. It yields better quality lumber.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Have to play the cards you're dealt. Happy sawing!

[@leechowning2712]

I would say you're normally getting 12 inch or 18 inch maximum width on your logs? What sort of difference would you be looking at when you're dealing with logs that are 24 to 36 in? Now the first one being that we use a chainsaw to cut it into smaller pieces but... What sort of advice would you have for deciding on a sawmill if you know that you're going to be looking at larger logs. The mission here had a portable woodmeister years ago and I am trying to decide whether the chainsaw sawmill would be sufficient or if I should go ahead and try and figure out how to import another larger scale sawmill again. Our little wood-mizer has been in storage for 10 plus years now, it was claimed by one of the ministry team whenever the overall ministry quit doing building projects and I don't think it's anywhere anyone can even find anymore. I'm well aware that international shipping is going to be a extreme challenge, and comparatively a 36-in chainsaw Mill I could almost stick in a suitcase... But I know if I'm turning out very much timber it's probably not going to meet the need. As to your comment of cutting during the winter... Hello from 4° south of the equator. Amazonas Colombia, where during the ice age it got all the way down to 40°.

[@bwillan]

@@leechowning2712 Sawing logs, 24 - 36" in diameter will require equipment to get the logs to the mill. For big logs, swing blade sawmills are great as they can be set up around a log and cut dimensional lumber straight off the log with no turning. The Peterson ATS and the Lucas Mill would be suitable candidates.

[@leechowning2712]

@@bwillan I'm in the Amazon rainforest, so normally we manpac the mill to the log because there's literally no vehicles available that can move them in our region. It's the reason we only do something like the light woodmiser or similar. But that does help quite a bit thank you.

[@bwillan]

@@leechowning2712 The Peterson ATS is a popular saw mill in Fiji, Papua New Guineau and other tropical rain forest islands. There are articles on Petersons sawmill website about it.

[@ramoretrapper]

Like your videos, can’t wait for my 130max to come in!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks appreciate that. Happy sawing!

[@davidmartin5179]

Great video of how to figure out how to get the most out of the log.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks David

[@Andrew_From_NB]

Excellent step by step vid! Learning so much from you video, and I sure do appreciate all the hard work you put into this channel to have us along with you! Take care! Andrew from NB :)

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Andrew!

[@TheBirdGardenNB]

Thanks for the 2" jig idea. I'm going to do it on a small level, just getting started and having lines on the butt will help a lot I think.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad I could help!

[@brucestmartin777]

It’s great being at your sawmill Sandy ..thanks for the full explanation , you answered a few of my questions . The boardwalk looks cool.

[@tvanharp]

Thanks for the video! Cut my first 2 logs yesterday. Got a lot to learn on getting the proper yield. Would probably help if I had a lumber list instead of just cutting random. First project will be a shed. For now it's in the garage, probably will be till the ground thaws. Will review this video more for shed ideas.

[@bobspring6723]

Just watched your how to n subbed Very good info. Wish I was 50 yrs younger , 75 Keep up the great tutorials ! Bob

[@lumberjill6598]

Great video! Like that you went step by step. That's a good idea having a story stick to map out the log. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Saw on Sandy!👋👍

[@marcogilbert4230]

very well explained, thank you , what a great place to spend your week end

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad you liked the video Marco

[@jacobreinen5392]

Very well done! Awesome quality video and full of rich content. I appreciate it so much! I’m just beginning my sawmill journey and your thoughtful, concise, and pertinent information is so incredibly helpful! THANK YOU! KEEP ‘EM COMING!

[@rjrotermund]

I love your videos. They are very helpful to someone just thinking of getting started.

[@sawingwithsandy]

That's great to hear. Thanks again for watching

[@sunnydaze7580]

What a gem this channel is, so glad I found it! You're demeanor and general affability is very relaxing for the viewer. You're also encyclopedic in your knowledge and that's only surpassed by your humbleness. I plan on learning a lot from you. So grateful for content like this. A respite from other mind-numbing rubbish permeating our world today. Thank you!

[@sawingwithsandy]

I genuinely appreciate that. Welcome to the channel. Good to have ya here

[@jonathanmcmillian7747]

Came across your channel this afternoon as I sit in my suburban home... Look forward to catching up on your previous videos, Sandy. You explain thie process so well, I think I could really enjoy milling!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Welcome to the channel. Glad you liked the video

[@rcote1234]

Thanks Sandy. Very Helpful.

[@jfreeman5544]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you, looking forward to more.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for tuning in. Hope all is well with you.

[@Mitalayeka]

Very informative, thanks Sandy.

[@johnschuster9192]

Thanks for sharing knowledge... great video..

[@allenandmain]

I got a lot to learn thanks sandy

[@M5tworude]

I'll be making a template like that, a real time saver. And, after hitting the log support, again, I'm going to mark them!

[@coolbreezecounty8585]

Hey Sandy, new subscriber here from Manitoba... Just purchased a woodlands, mill love your content brother!... Keep it up 🤙

[@coldgrowthfarm]

Thanks for doing what you do.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching Marc!

[@quarlow1215]

Great video. I just bought a Boseman which looks like a Chinese knock off of the woodland. I hit the subscribe after watching this because you have a great gift for explaining this stuff so anyone can understand it. Will be checking out the rest of your channel as I have never milled before so I need to learn as much as I can. Thanks.

[@sawingwithsandy]

I appreciate hearing that! Thank you

[@stewartdaniels2874]

Thank for vids. Awesome

[@dorothychancery2578]

I really like this show,thanks,from wildfork alabama,say hey dakota

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching Dorothy

[@jmeneely]

Awesome dude! How long do you air dry your lumber? Did you bother air drying the wood you used for the sawmill shelter or did you just get that up ASAP? Your setup is an inspiration!

[@rayplantenh]

I feel like when you were drawing out your boards with the jig, you should be doing it on the smallest diameter end of the log to make sure that you don’t run out on the other end if you were doing it on the wide end… Food for thought

[@leighamos489]

Thanks for the slow and easy video on how to do your job so we could understand more clearly 👍 the processes for running a sawmill I'm thinking of a chainsaw Mill with an electric motor with the price of lumber in my area going through the roof I have put off my retirement cottage for 2 years because of it thanks again

[@sawingwithsandy]

Anytime you're out cutting lumber is a good night for sure. Hope your wood projects are going well at your cottage there. All the best.

[@johnos4892]

Felling wedges work to stabalize a bent log on the log bunks. Nice info , thanks

[@sawingwithsandy]

That would be a good idea as well. Thanks John. All the best

[@mitchb4378]

Thanks for the very informative video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for checking out the video Mitch!

[@jaymond80]

Great video. Fascinating process!

[@clausb.2032]

and to finished cheers, sandy !!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hope all is well with you Claus

[@clausb.2032]

@@sawingwithsandy yes i am very lucky...

[@BoT-mr8rw]

Great Video.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks!

[@supershooter49]

Great stuff really enjoy it all the way from Aberdeen Scotland

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad to hear you’re liking the videos. Happy Sawing

[@jasongrob165]

Good stuff... I dont have a bandsaw but I did just buy the logosol F2+. Pretty excited for that

[@sawingwithsandy]

That’s great to hear Jason! Bet you’ll be making some nice lumber with that

[@DaveyBlue32]

That’s sweet!!!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks David!

[@thecurrentmoment]

One thing you could try is letting a plumb-bob hang through the centre of the log and draw a line, and when you put your jig across the line and line up the mark on the top and bottom of the jig with the line you just drew, you can draw a line across and it should be level, if that long sentence makes sense

[@garyvanburen2462]

I didn't read all the comments so someone might already have said it but sticks for drying your lumber can be made from the slabs by first cutting them to the desired length and then laying them on the table saw with the flat surface down. Then they can be cut to your desired thickness such as 1/2" or 3/4" and the width can be whatever is left over with the bark left on it. No need usually to make the extra cut to make it square unless it's extra wide like over 1 1/2". It's only a spacer and the most important part is the thickness. Thanks for the video and for accepting comments.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Great idea Gary. Thank you

[@lowbrowscruffy]

I always use dried material for stickers or when you are stacking expensive lumber like cherry, it will mold and stain at every sticker. You gave me some ideas I'm going to use... thank you!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching

[@mrsandman1274]

Now I really want a saw mill

[@imheretolearn770]

Celsius and inches, you're all over the place. Good vid 👍

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching

[@downunda107]

Good on You Sandy. First time here and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and Your demeanour. Subbed! Stephen 🦘

[@sawingwithsandy]

Good to have ya here Stephen!

[@feelingold2995]

Good job!

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks Steve

[@davetraver4655]

We need a log exchange program. My property has nothing but hardwoods on it. Not sure how long it will take my mill to arrive, but looking forward to using your info and cutting some wood. Thanks!!

[@timberray9572]

The Princess Auto stores in my city had a sawmill on sale for two and a half grand, because of lumber prices I went to go have a look but every last one was sold before I got there. I honestly don't expect much for that price that's why I wanted to see it first. All the mills I have looked at were four times as much.

[@danielhough6818]

You have saved me with my new hm122. Woodland mills doesn’t give you any info on “how to cut”. It’s been very tough to even get hold of them for tech question’s. I usually am able to find good answer’s on one of your video’s. If Woodland Mill’s isn’t sending you a big check every month, they certainly should. Looking forward to seeing more video’s of your’s. P.S., how much water/washer fluid should be coming out of the tube? Thank’s, Dan in Missouri

[@sawingwithsandy]

Hey Dan! Glad I could help you out with my videos. It's a learning curve for sure and I'm still learning to this day from folks like yourself sharing what they know on the comments section. I use very little water if any when cutting green trees as I find especially with the red pine I often cut, there's a lot of water in the trees

[@justintime2277]

👍 From Cadillac Michigan

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching Justin!

[@adamnickels8117]

Just stumbled across your channel, great info and inspiration.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Right on ! Welcome to the channel Adam

[@williamturkewitschturkewit1549]

Great video...nicely done. 😉

[@stovepipe9er]

You could cut to 1.5 x 5.5” and potentially get more lumber if you’re not planing it after drying. We’ve built with lumber cut to 1.5 etc and then it’s the same as what you’re used to working with. Full 2” material is really nice to use for some jobs. We used 2” tamarack for the deck on a trailer because it’s tough and is rot resistant.

[@thomasgreen5109]

I was wondering the same thing. How much shrinkage occurs in a true-cut 2x6 douglas fir after drying, and can rough-cut be used for framing a house or does it need to be planed after drying to 1.5 x 5.5 for home construction? A windstorm toppled lots of 15"+ firs, so I'm considering getting a mill. I really enjoy this Channel! Thanks, Sandy!

[@stovepipe9er]

@@thomasgreen5109 you have to use graded lumber for human dwellings in most places. Barns, shops etc you can use ungraded lumber.

[@Madspusher]

Good video buddy, go hard on the sludge and cut that stack.

[@stevegiles341]

The adjustment for the follower wheel which you describe will make the wheel parallel with the drive wheel. My problem is that the drive wheel is one centimeter further forward than the follower wheel. I could shim the follower outward or adjust one of the wheels in or out. The adjustment for the drive wheel shaft is posted as factory set. Are you stating that the adjustment behind the follower wheel can be used to fix the alignment with the drive wheel as well as fix the "tilt' ? The resolution would be that a straight edge will lie precisely across both wheels at the same time. Your comment would be appreciated.

[@humboldttennisclub7651]

Great videos. I am just starting and have no idea how to account for shrinking. I need my lumber stamped for my house and it has to be correct size.

[@sawingwithsandy]

Thanks for watching. It's tough to know how much each species will shrink. Since I don't get my lumber stamped I'm not sure about that criteria. I do know stamped lumber often bought in the store also goes through a planner to get the final dimensions and a kiln to reach a certain moisture content.

[@beewagyu]

Great video. Informative

[@stevesumpter4383]

If you open up a path on the other end of h2o-2 (Hillbilly Hide Out 2), you could drive the tractor to the other side and leave the boardwalk where it is. Thanks for the videos.

[@johncayouette6468]

a framing square or speed square can be used in place of your jig

[@djdj2231]

Hey Sandy I just wanted to tell you I really appreciate the videos I’m gonna be watching them like crazy because I’m waiting on my 130 max to arrive I just I like how you do transition shots were you’ll set up a camera and then you’ll show yourself arriving kind of like how Les Stroud used to do on survivor man I was also wondering what kind of cameras do you use and is there a specific editing program that you use

[@glengillis7542]

When you were walking and talking around the Hillbilly Hideout the lens picked up the trees all in a perfect rows and gave it a real funky image. 3.05 till 3.20 Cool With the amounts of sawmills being sold Sandy this will be much needed . Thanks

[@mauricefancey7580]

Good work

[@barrymyrick1884]

those trees are young growth

[@xxfaction6xx]

Great content. Subbed. Looking forward tot he adventure with ya. Thanks

[@sawingwithsandy]

Welcome aboard! Great to have ya

[@danamiller9080]

Nice video....i also was gonna say put wood in for stops...one less thing to worry about...more so metal should never be used so u never ruin a saw blade....just have to replace stops after each log....but u have a mill...u can make lots of stops... Curious what do u do with all the scabs..sell for firewood?

[@sawingwithsandy]

I agree Dana. Been meaning to mill some of those up one day. I make wood chips out of the slab wood mostly

[@Ewaugh69]

Great video, thanks man. I'm looking at getting the same mill. I'll be watching more of your videos for sure. I assume you have a large amount of bush you use for your lumber? I live on 75 acres and about 35 of that is good wood. Hope that's enough! I'll be building a saw shed too, if you don't have a video about considerations for a saw shed, I'd be keen to see one. Thanks again

[@davewitham3343]

I just measured the max height of the stops and reflected that on to my scale with a red marker. Works perfect no fingers crossed. LOL

[@sawingwithsandy]

My only issue is that I’m regularly changing the height of the log stops