Sawmill Shed Finishing Touches | Repairs, Log Oil & Cutting Spruce Siding

The sawmill is back in action after we make a few repairs. We get started on cutting siding for our shop end walls and button up the sawmill shed with additional bracing and log oil. Just because we are working hard doesn't mean we don't have time to cook up tasty meals, blueberry brioche for brunch and caribou fried steak for dinner.
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[@doubled22495]

the cooking on this channel could be it's own standalone show it's so freaking good

[@brucedragich1316]

No doubt

[@brqxton8974]

specifically all the baking, my goodness

[@ricksousa3932]

Fried steak and eggs OMG

[@Tri-bike2010]

Totally 💯

[@katherinclayton4344]

The only thing I can think of was that 🍞 ❤ mouthwatering 🤤

[@dingc.velasco6038]

l'm running out of adjectives describing your industry; so l'll stick with the old standby that there is absolutely nothing you two can't do together! Cheers!!

[@oldstuffbethtx8052]

I feel better when you two sit for a meal instead of stand. Just seems cozier & like you’re taking a well- deserved break. Gotta live in the moment and appreciate every breath!❤

[@kathylane5934]

My mom would fix big meal. We all sat and she stood up her whole life. Never knew why

[@dinahquillen9380]

Bandit is so handsome. I hope he's doing ok after losing Bo. I know we project our feelings onto them but he was with Bo so long.

[@johnkruton9708]

You both have great cameraman be quiet skills. !! When I know Eric was behind the camera in the bread section I was amazed at the composure to stay silent. I’m so glad that he did as that is what makes part of watching so awesome. We get to comment in our head but not be interrupted by either of you as the other does the tasks. I’m sure you’ve both perfected that over time with your channel and other times the interaction is nice too. You both seem to know when to interact and when to stay silent. Letting the natural sounds of the tasks come through. Thanks so much for posting what you do.

[@LynnWilcher]

I never tire from watching you guys tackle problems as well as projects. I always look forward to your next adventure..

[@tyshaver108]

The dynamic duo's achievement of the homesteaders' objectives is admirable! It's a delightful puzzle that fits together perfectly.

[@susansteen9252]

If you go to the Forestry Forum, there is a whole section on what people use to keep the pitch down on the blade of the sawmill. Most do a combination of water, Dawn, and diesel fuel. Good luck!

[@kirbygulbrandsen4507]

I was going to say, here in the south they use diesel fuel to cut through the sap. I say that but they are mostly cutting Pine logs in the south.

[@jwcinc12]

I love how you make your property custom to you....such hard workers and quick.

[@wayupnort6271]

The stain on the sawmill shelter was perfect! Looks REAL fancy! It will go a long ways towards keeping it sound for decades! Great job you two!

[@stevekulbacki5238]

You folks are such hard workers. There is no quit in Eric when faced with a problem. Collectively your cooking could sustain your channel on it's own. Do you edit out when Eric gets frustrated when things do not go right or is he that easy going?

[@journeywithnichole986]

lol I was thinking that too. None of my ex husbands would be so calm and cool lol!

[@BG-bx4ey]

​@@journeywithnichole986 editing... no one is this chill

[@donnawilkinson5536]

lol, I choose to see Eric as he really is. No swearing, no yelling, and always grinning at his sweet lil wife. Keep the dream alive, Eric!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Awe thank you ❤ Eric really is like that, he is very steady and strong. He has learned very healthy ways to deal with frustration. I have a much different temperament and freak out on a daily basis.

[@donnawilkinson5536]

@@SimpleLivingAlaska same with my husband and me. ❤️

[@cecilialamb8304]

Love and hugs to Bandit & Pepper!! ❤

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

I could feel you sense of satisfaction when you got the sawmill fixed. Looks like your Spring will be busy.

[@Wittlethumbs]

I miss what you eat in a day and gardening , canning videos ! Anyone else ??????? V

[@thedivide3688]

You can always rewatch an old video…

[@norastorvik4155]

Gardening season is only just approaching, patience is a virtue

[@danamama6766]

Winter stuff right now as it's winter :) Summer stuff coming soon. hugs

[@patti6194]

The only things I thought of that could have been factors were is the saw still perfectly level? Because that would affect the angle at which the blade hits the wood. You put it on those big beams you cut and the wood could have been from different trees with different moisture content and the amount of solar access or angle of wind hitting them could cause differential drying which could put it out if level. Freezing the water in the wood would make them swell, which could also affect the level. The other one was the speed of the blade. I have a cheap pole chain saw from Harbor Freight and there's a little sponge in the oil reservoir that *theoretically* keeps the oil from leaking out. It can move out of place easily and then the oil drains out all over everything. Yeah, sucky mess. My neighbor has one of those cut little Ryobi ones made for pruning branches and while I am completely in love with how light it is, it doesn't have a built in oil delivery system. You have a squirt bottle you're supposed to use as needed. Whatever that means. That experience made me quit hating on the HF saw though, lol.

[@patti6194]

@@thedivide3688 I'm afraid to, lol. I'd miss that garden sooo much! It was just so nice! The soil was all amended and everything grew so well, I was totally jealous. The thought of it all alone and abandoned, sniff! Lol!

[@hardenmama1800]

Watching your videos makes me acutely aware of how many skills I don’t have. 😂

[@karen6778]

😂 same!!!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We all have skills 😃

[@nancyrea3863]

My dad was like you. He could usually fix anything to do with machinery. If the first idea didn’t work he would continue until he found the problem. The bread and dinner looked outstanding. I really like how you share cooking lol that’s something my dad left to my mom.

[@praiseyethelord7121]

I just wanted to give you a little suggestion. The end walls that you put up. Any opening that you see daylight through. I suggest that you tape them before you get the spray foam. It will leach out of the openings and cause you a lot of extra mess. ❤🙋🙏

[@trinaveilleux1506]

Ariel just wanted to give you some props as well you work just as hard as Eric which he is a very hard worker. You are a great team and are wonderful in your marriage as you talk about everything and then make a decision together. Love your videos and the 2 of you. Ariel you are amazing with your eye for nature and your photogapher and videographer. Thanks for sharing your life in Alaska.

[@BoydCravenIII]

I love watching all your projects, but I'm also loving all the cooking!

[@CCRider5312]

To help with Sap build up on the Blade use water and some dawn dish washing liquid. Or you can also use Diesel fuel in a spray bottle and periodically spray the blade with diesel fuel. The Many different kinds of Pine & Spruce are full of rosin sap and it will build up quickly on the saw mill blade and also on your chainsaw bar, So some diesel fuel sprayed periodically with a pump spray bottle will help in keeping it removed.

[@CCRider5312]

Eric and Arielle to avoid as much of that sappy wood, Ask the people you buy the logs from to deliver you logs cut in the fall or winter of the year they have less sap. Logs cut in the warmer months will be much more full of Sap.

[@proudgrandma138]

I read the comments for helpful hints like this! 👍

[@bethbeasley7417]

Ok so the kids can't just run to the store whenever lol😂😅

[@catherinecarney2507]

I love Cabot's stain. It is what our decorating business sold. It is a good outdoor stain. I love that Eric seems to be able to fix any machine. Arielle, your baking "problems" are probably caused by a combination of humidity, cold temperatures, and a different elevation. I live a mile up, in a valley no less, and to cook pasta, I have to add half again as much time for it to be cooked, even al dente. I have a friend who moved barely a mile but several hundred feet down in elevation and proximity to the valley vs. mountain. She has had to redo all her cooking times. Something to keep in mind.

[@terrytt2932]

I moved from 5600 elevation to 8500 elevation 4 years ago and I still screw stuff up! My take on the puffy bread is the pan was too small for the amount of dough.

[@nomorehate9176]

Fantastic progress!! Now you just need to scoop out a mini-swamp for Bandit so he can dig to his heart's content in his golden years!!!

[@JoHarmon-hg7wz]

I was thinking that something watching him looking bord LOL

[@breng5767]

I was thinking the same thing. Poor Bandit looks so lost and lonely without his buddy and without his watering hole to dig in.

[@franward6851]

I also think it might be a good idea to get a rescue puppy to play with Bandit and he can help train the new puppy.

[@terrytt2932]

I can't imagine the joy you must feel pulling into your 'workshop'. You must be so incredibly proud! It brings me joy just watching!! Yes, it's a very fancy saw mill and quite fabulous as well1

[@kallioacreshomestead]

Hey Eric...we have a Norwood as well and he uses Pinesol as a lubricant...works great! Just an FYI!

[@chipmiller9074]

The little chuckle when you tasted your delicious-looking pastry what is so cute😂❤

[@janeconnors1807]

How on earth would you manage without your combined skills 😮. Eric your a genius with fixing and mending. You can both saw, hammer, drive various vehicles, hunt, fish, forage, preserve and both marvelous in the kitchen, etc., etc., etc., so many talents. Aries baking skills are awesome. Don't think I'd have the patience

[@kevinjohnson4418]

I love seeing the motivation you show to get things fixed but done right

[@Lissa-eh5bg]

Dinner looked so good. I was thinking the only thing missing was gravy and then there it was! And eggs cooked just enough and still have the yolk runny. I laughed when I saw your first broich , it made me think about all my mistakes when I was first learning to bake. My older brother would eat anything. I was going to throw away a cake that didn't raise, he came along and said no don't throw it out. He sat there grinning the whole time he was eating. Nice to have someone to cherish your mistakes. I think I would have nibbled on your first blueberry brioche. Stay safe 💖💖

[@greg12345]

So funny! "That's not a good sign." And then Ariel laughs as the chsinsaw falls apart. Love you guys!

[@lexistapleton687]

What I appreciate is how you both put a lot of thought in everything you do, and accomplish it. Whether building, fixing and cooking. You both are on the ball. I’m just an old woman who used to do the same. I was a firefighter and a steel worker, plus more. But now I can hardly do half of what I did before. So I think you guys do great job with everything and I am damn proud of you both!!!

[@dannybrennan6953]

My day gets so much better when I see this channel upload 🎉

[@SandraChatham-yw8hp]

I love the way you two work together and how you never give up on anything.

[@patriciaherman6499]

Eric & Arielle, I always find your videos not only informative, interesting but, peaceful as well. Arielle the bread looked so delicious and Eric the moose fried steak yum. Have a great week Blessings to you both. 😊🇺🇲

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

Something always needs a repair - story of my life. Bread looks amazing!

[@davidchapman8054]

I'm gaining weight just watching the great food. Lots of grub for all the hard work and effort you put into your farm.

[@marianfrances4959]

Right?!!!😜

[@pmur079]

You two are self sufficient in all tasks. Maintenance/ cooking/ gardening so inspiring. Use anchor seal or latex paint on end grain to slow checking (drying) of the logs. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@miarosie]

That brioche … to die for (pronounced bree osh) love it! You could do a complete video on this type of recipe!

[@toddswenson9137]

Thank you for the work on the saw house, I can now stop holding my breath waiting for the 45's on the end walls, great job, much safer now!👍

[@thewhitehorsefarm]

So enjoying your journey! Thanks for bring us along.

[@Wolf-hd9ke]

I really love saw mill days. They are among my most favorite. 👍 👍 👍

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Enjoyed the video today! Thanks for sharing your world with us, who lives in a neighborhood at this stage of our life.

[@eastafrica1020]

Enjoying the repairs. Summer is coming.

[@TheHomeDad]

Man that Branson has paid for itself over and over again. love the content guys!

[@bradtatro8718]

My Favorite Day.....Thanks You Two !!!........Can't Wait For Salmon Fishing.......

[@marleneboyd7754]

Love the Bread. I would french toast it and put some kind of syrup on it.

[@earlshaner4441]

Good evening from Syracuse NY everyone thank you for sharing your adventures in life

[@scotte3838]

Bruh! Chicken fried caribou with eggs on top. And that bread with the fruit.........Will work for food! haha!

[@DenzLeeby-sl1jb]

Every time you showed the mill shed over the winter, I looked for those end braces. Now I can relax 😌 It’s the best-looking structure you’ve ever built! I bet you’ll eventually side it, maybe with sliding doors on the front & back? The Q-hut is by far the most substantial, but is basically a kit. The mill shed is all you, from design to finish! 🙌👏👏 Now, I can concern myself with the shop wiring issues, after reading the electricians’ comments in your previous video. Your community is here for you!

[@RolandLetendre]

It is amazing how you two were so well together, Ariel you are an amazing cook. Eric, you’ve got a good skill set for doing what you do. Keep up the good work. I enjoy your videos immensely!

[@billsmith-wq5or]

FYI put the blade points towards the post when hanging helps keeping you from getting cut

[@glorialange6446]

Love watching you both fixing and improving your place.

[@thebigkahuna2753]

Guys, sawmill trick if you are sawing a lot of pine or spruce. Get yourself a small spray bottle and fill it with diesel fuel. Spray it on the blade after each log. This will help stop the build-up of sap and residue on the blade and keeps it cutting perfectly. The build up of this residue on the blade makes it sticky and is most probably the reason its jumping the guide roller. Also works on your chainsaw blade.

[@bruceg5729]

"Make my Day" as you just did when I seen your video pop up thank you

[@maryellensunflowergirl8132]

So glad you got the sawmill fixed. It's a big part of your lives. I saw your sweet helper out there with you. Bandit is so adorable. So amazing watching what your up to. Those steaks look so 😋 yummy

[@kimmartin160]

I admire your tenacity. You have that Alaskan spirit.

[@johnarmlovesguam]

You guys are doing a good job of getting your place squared away.

[@brianvernell]

Eric and Ariel , I really enjoy your videos as I'm waiting to see a video from you guys. My grandson seems to always be at pop-pop house. That's what he calls it . Peace and Blessings 🙏

[@paulineclarke5388]

Your Brioche looked insanely good you definitely deserve praise for the amazing work that you two achieve together ❤

[@nancyfaircloth3224]

I look forward to always seeing you two. Y'all ( in my southern accent) work so good together.

[@marktaylor8263]

Eric, you are quite the Jack of all trades. You guys are going to have a fantastic homestead when fully completed. So impressed with what you have done so far. Ariel, you are a great cook, both of you compliment each other. 👍👍👍

[@tombartlett7448]

Outdoors with the Morgans, Mike Morgan sprays his blades with diesel fuel between logs when cutting pine. He uses a spray bottle. Hope that helps

[@leekent3325]

Work work work but having fun at the same time! Oh ya and eating well, I love when you guys cook! We live off grid in northern Bruce peninsula Canada, and live a similar lifestyle like you’s! We can appreciate all the hard work you guys do. ❤

[@CCRider5312]

MY FAVORITE ALASKAN KZbin COUPLE ! 😁👍🏼

[@lieuwina]

The brioch and your dinner had me drooling, yummy. Liked the colour you chose for the saw mill. Laughed when Ariel Laughed when the chain saw fell apart. Another lovely video always great to hang out with you both.

[@puirYorick]

I'm sure that each baking failure is a treat for the chickens. That second-try brioche sure looked yummy though. You're so lucky to have a ready supply of fresh eggs these days. I wish I could fry a couple of eggs on top of everything I dish up to eat. Have a productive, busy and safe spring-summer season.

[@michaelmorrow6853]

You think the chickens got that failure? Lol

[@puirYorick]

@@michaelmorrow6853 😁

[@BrLambert]

I used to watch my dad and grandpa fix things, I grew up liking the smell of the grease and I can relate to your fixit videos from my past. It's interesting how I can almost smell that garage, just like I can smell the breads from the kitchen. Quite the visual you have going on there.

[@BuckMasterNorm]

Now that bread looks delicious.

[@suzannesnow7485]

Another great video! When the notification drops, I stop what I’m doing and tune in! Thanks, Eric & Arielle! Yummy bread! 💞

[@kathyhaymore1213]

Always thinking ahead! Smart couple. Make sure to give Bandit plenty of love ❤️ 😍 💖

[@heyhope326]

Ok that end shot though of the steak 😭😭 gorgeous.

[@Kazeykc]

Omg that bread!!! You have never made me want to try a recipe so badly! Thank you for sharing this ☺️

[@JeffLittleton-rg2bv]

In certain pines and spruce you will get a build up from the tree rosin so you can spay some diesel on your blade and it will keep it from building up. When your in heavy rosin you will just need to keep spraying the diesel. Love watching y’all.

[@simonemoreno4324]

I wish you could build a log cabin home with all that wood that you’re cutting. I wonder what your log cabin Home would look like.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stucook8622]

I guy I watch down in Tennessee, Out of the Woods...puts a little diesel in his blade juice to keep the blade clean. A down side is the ever present smell of diesel. Appreciate the video..thanks 🐓🐾

[@rosalindan491]

Beautiful bread! Thanks for showing us the blooper bread. Lovely, the camera pics did show it wonderfully. Nice cooking show guys!

[@janetkoball44]

I haven't seen very many veggies with your dinners but it's hard to beat eggs over steak. Loved the video.

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

Love the use of the pallets for your skids-tear. Very clever.

[@sallyhostetter2820]

Great adventure you took us on in this video. Glad the sawmill is good. Good to see Bandit and your cat.

[@wandagordon6453]

Enjoyed this while eating dinner. Your dinner and bread looked delicious! Glad your sawmill is working. God bless y’all! 😀❤️

[@shabbirballim5535]

Watching your video from DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA really enjoy your videos

[@frankallen6419]

This Saw Mill is the BOMB ( Excellent) this is going to be your Season this Spring/Summer/early Fall. Your cooking, and The Mill. Plus your Outside wonderland ! You Two are so so Rich. An your in Alaska. This is real Gold !

[@oscartheg6674]

Maybe it was the dishwashing stop? When it comes to baking my mom learned practice make perfect.

[@kathylane5934]

The chicken fried caribou looked delicious. Everything looked great. A guy brought his sawmill and cut timber into lumber for us. I was going to ask him to help you but you figured it out. You all do great❤

[@schwabrichard9829]

It is embarrassing when your repair falls apart! Good to see the sawmill running again. You had me on the bread, then the the dinner came and i had to eat something. A great looking meal!!!!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

The stain brought out the grain and looked rich. I liked the maroon colored metal roof too. Caribou steak and eggs...what a yummy dinner!

[@PaullaWells]

You’ll be glad of protecting the wood. It will last a ton longer. Plus it looks great. Yum! That meal looked so good!

[@PSSKDerby]

Great video Eric & Arielle! The sawmill shed is looking really good, great work. I’m glad I had just finished lunch when I watched you make that bread and then the chicken fried caribou. That looked so good. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@danamama6766]

OH my gosh that cake is mouth watering through the screen. I am so jealous right now. good grief yum. The stain looks quite fine. And the caribou mock chicken fried steak oh jeepers. Nice to see some sunny days warm enough for t-shirts! Yay Spring is there. hugs

[@debventris]

Great video as always, sawmill shed looking good and interesting watching Eric troubleshoot the problem with the sawmill. Bread by Arielle looked so delish and so did chicken fried steak and eggs. Keep them coming guys. Can’t get enough. Love you guys!

[@donnakearse2503]

Just being your little worker bee selves.

[@johnsalmon2501]

Great video!!! Glad you added the bracing to sawmill.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

When you put the snow machine on the pallet my mine went straight to hey they going to store them on top the equipment room in the new building. Have yall tried that?? The bare wood on mill house you can spray it with diesel from a garden sprayer. The over spray want hurt the metal roof or the mill. They make a meat tenderizer attachment for your grinder it tenderizes and thins it out

[@stevelindley191]

When you get into a log or tree with a lot of pitch, add Pinesol to your lubricant tank, it helps a ton to keep the blade clean

[@AlexBushcraftmyWorld]

Hello my friend I'm a bushcrafter too! You have a very good audience! Hugs to everyone ❤😊

[@leewillis2908]

I’m guessing you may not even see this comment, and, in a way that would be good, b/c it means you have truly taken a break. Anyway, in case you do read the comments, I just want to tell you how appreciated you are. I hope that after you do all the family things, (that truly are the priority) I’d love it if you would do another devotional vlog. It’s been a while and you do such a lovely job of sharing The Lord’s heart for us. Enjoy your milestones with your family, and we’ll be here when you return (unless the Lord returns, first)!

[@joegillespie9676]

The bread looks amazing!

[@debcross2335]

You both deliver the best material and make it seem so easy. Love watching everything come together. 😊

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Well done Eric, you fixed the saw mill, and the chain saw. Your wood will last longer with some sort of treatment on it. Especially in your climate. You might have to repeat in five years. I bet that timber your cutting smells lovely. Well done guys I enjoyed that vlog. 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍

[@user-js2gg8fz2c]

That bread looks fantastic! 👌 😋

[@dianneedwards2491]

You guys are so blessed to have each other.