Small Logs Turned into Big Stack of Lumber with my Sawmill

[@anthonyboudreaux3675]

I milled 600 bf of 9/4 x 8 x10' quarter and rift sawn red oak today and I'm watching you mill wood tonight. I might need an intervention.

[@robertpearson8546]

Your videos are worth watching multiple times. The sawing videos are almost hypnotically soothing. You are fearless. Not afraid to try something new. You make your own sawmill, logging trailer, and flooring. As an artist, your medium is wood. I am jealous. My media are computer chips and software. At Ti, a new computer CPU chip cost at least $20,000,000. A mechanical engineer told me the mold for a plastic part costs $50,000. Your costs are much lower. Please do another "A Day in the Woods" video.

[@Greg8872]

Need to do a series "Burn Pile Builds", making things with the stuff you would normally have thrown in the burn pile :)

[@richardthornhill4630]

Who else can saw 5 logs at the same time? Impressive saw you made.

[@gregott2011]

Matt, that is a lot of wood that you saved from the burn pile. Great work. We haven't had enough of your laughter we all enjoy. Take care.

[@bobwellman9717]

13:45 I thank you for your explanation of 4 quarter verses 1". In the Pacific Northwest, I was a choker setter for a very short time behind a skidder in my very early 20's. I also worked in a mill for a few years in my late 30's, so I'm familiar with the measuring system (kind of) but never understood why 4/4 sometimes and 1" other times. Now, thanks to you, I finally get it at 70 years old. 🤪😜🤣

[@Z-Bart]

You're a good pilot. You pile it here and you pile it there. 👍

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

I remember when Matt used to move everything by hand and used to show cut times for the logs. Machines save your body wear and tear while gaining productivity. I want to find a limb with a 90° bend in it... Or close to it so i can make a corner bench for my kitchen!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

How wonderful it must feel to be able to keep the mill in under a roof out of the weather! Guessing a saw building will also be on your list!

[@williammaxwell1919]

The lean-to to the shed?

[@peterellis4262]

I have to say, your "small log" definition can give a guy a feeling of inferiority :)

[@MickielPowell]

You're a decent stick. I've seen you weld with stick and mig . You're good 👍. Those brackets, 👍👍

[@pitsnipe5559]

When I learned how lumber was sized it made perfect sense to me. As an electrician try explaining to someone when #12 wire is larger then #14.

[@roberta4989]

I never get "board" watching and learning about your process.

[@paulbombardier8722]

That scale makes a heck of a lot of sense, especially after your explanation. Thanks for that.

[@NeilBlanchard]

Well, that "Matt sized skid steer" is almost an extension of your body - you are using it expertly!

[@timmaggard8862]

Thanks for the tour and cutting the short stuff!

[@jamesnichols9753]

Oh no! Orders front the boss to clean up your act? lol. Cannot wait until you cut that very big log. Love your show, and thank you for the content.

[@jaimecastells9750]

Matt, I love the background of today's intro! As you walk across you property, you walk past one huge log after another, just tossed about like your kids' toys. 😉

[@MasteringTheModel]

I agree that it is a beautiful site to see. 👍

[@Sebastopolmark]

Good job Matt. For a "one man shop" (yes I said man, I am in CA) you really have the fight equipment up to get the job done safely. Welcome to spring. Looking forward to the summer videos! !! !!!

[@Rich32262]

Thank you for the "yes I said man" comment. A good laugh is needed these days.

[@scottshawwoodworking1752]

Always love to see you use the saw mill. Showing what’s hidden inside the tree. Thank Matt for Saturday’s.

[@JapanScott1]

I think your explanation of 4/4 is perfect.

[@BossmanEight]

I'm amazed that you're still hand cranking your traverse after all these years.

[@maverick5162010]

Looking good Matt. Great to see you at the mill again. We've all missed ya!

[@WayneT51]

G'day little mate, greetings from down under. Thanks for explaining the ¼ measures y'all use.

[@tomanderson2396]

It is always a blast watching you work. Perfect blend of information, action, and you trying to rotate a big log on the bed. As always, wonderful production.

[@robert.brokaw3829]

I like the fact you have un doing what you do. Stay safe Mr. Cremona and your family.

[@saintaugustine1715]

Matt it nice to see what you cut today and for your question on the small pieces a lots of time you will find some really original pieces in that have a great day

[@irakopilow9223]

Now, the real fun begins when you start to unstack everything to find boards for specific projects.

[@karencary3312]

It's always a pleasure to watch you saw.😊

[@joshsalmons1867]

I like the editing.

[@nightsailor1]

I was today years old to learn about 'quarters'. TY.

[@edwardsimmons3721]

It takes a lot to go from a tree to a great project. Love seeing the process.

[@paulpopielski5261]

Spring cleaning time.

[@ohasis8331]

Have to say I very much liked the first lot you laid down in the shed. So clear and straight and a lovely colour.

[@randydobson1863]

hello matt it's is randy and i like yours video is cool thanks friends randy

[@judithfairchild8620]

The curves in the second log would make an interesting table or desk

[@BuildwithMooney]

Great information especially with the quarter explanation. Now I'm thinking I want a sawmill. 😁

[@donwilliams3626]

Looking good seeing this stack of inventory. I imagine this is enough material to keep a content creator busy showing your subscribers loads of interesting projects we can build.

[@dom11949]

excellent explanation of quarter sawn boards. thank you

[@alanblasczyk1779]

Excellent work Matt. Beautiful weather there also.

[@redsky8509]

thank you for explaining the 1/4 measurement.

[@cleokey]

Good to see woodwork 😊

[@scottlamp3097]

Your giant saw mill makes everything look small.

[@wiginator15T]

What she said

[@feelingold2995]

@@wiginator15T 🤣🤣

[@cajunfid]

Need to build a few of those horse shelters for wood storage after you're done renovating the house.

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. Nice lookin pile of wood.

[@revhbateman]

Please explain why you start stacking on the front of the stack which causes you to have to reach over to stack the next. Ive noticed other Sawyers doing the same

[@mcremona]

Keeps the stickers from moving

[@agoff8676]

But why start at the front of the shed?

[@mcremona]

@@agoff8676 24:00

[@Grampiswoodshop]

That's some gorgeous wood!!

[@holdemNE1]

Clean up sucks......but is sure feels nice when it is done. Enjoyable video. Thanks for posting.

[@MRrwmac]

Matt, Seems like your “crap” wood somehow turns out to be valuable! Congrats. (glad that stack that fell was banded).

[@paulhedman7387]

You're just having too much fun. That is some fine looking wood.

[@williampope3531]

As I watched you stacking those planks in the horse shelter I was thinking how easy it would be for you to injure your back. Please take great care when you are handling those large, heavy and awkward chunks of tree!! I injured my back moving a large, heavy sofa bed when I was about 47 or 48. I am now 67 and, even on my best days, my back has never been the same. Even when I was in my best physical condition, I had to be aware of my back and very careful how I positioned my feet and body for the "angle of attack" when approaching any lifting task. As they say, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."!!! I truly pray you never have to suffer such an injury!! Please take care while you are still young!

[@Leffe192]

A tip: Don't go back and watch his videos from before the skid steer.

[@jimlangerie]

the quarter scale makes sense to me as well. I'm always "converting" in my head - 4 quarter is a little thicker, and finished will likely be about 3/4" if it's commercial, and could be as much as an inch thick depending on the place that finishes it.

[@williammaxwell1919]

It's the only thing about the emperial measurement system that makes sense to me these days! I will admit that in the days before digital measuring and point clouds, if I had to measure up a building that had been built with imperial measurements, I'd measure it with a feet and inches tape measure. I never measured anything with chains and links, though that system of measurement is entirely fascinating in its own right. Oh, did I mention that I'm an architect?

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Matt! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

[@dwightbauer6705]

Good Morning Cremona family...Just blew the leaves of the roof and gutters( man I hate that..its break time now)

[@b.slocumb7763]

Never the burn pile! Give them away to local makers if you don’t want them. I’ve gotten most of my material from the free pile at the mill and from trees downed from storms. Use every bit that you can, and pass along what you can’t use. I wish I lived near you because I would beg for all your scraps!

[@mattpeterson7074]

Do you ever run the bandsaw without making content out of it? My brain would feel flustered seeing that log pile and knowing you could go faster without the cameras, but I realize content is also paying the bills. Looks like a fun and worthwhile day.

[@robertr4193]

You got a pretty good amount of yield out of thous few logs and scraps.

[@janmorris1098]

Mattew, can you tell me what do you do with all the bark and rubbish wood when you have got the planks you need?

[@rhondasweeney7271]

You have some awesome wood! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@billtiffin8298]

You're going to have to build some more horse/lumber sheds

[@fredcortimiglia-bj5qy]

Good work 😊

[@patseevers262]

"The Matt sized skid steer" !! Funny shit.

[@danielwessinger1495]

The quarter scale makes all the sense, you are sawing a wood material to be further processed.

[@dennisdownes9319]

What about the wood stacks at 0:24? will this wood just rot out here or is there a "plan" for it? DD

[@mcremona]

They’re drying

[@GregBrown-ei4lf]

The way that log stack rolled off makes me think it could use some feet. Good luck

[@danleclerc33]

Looking good Matt. Assume you need to start selling when the shed is full!

[@RXRSawdustStation]

Oopsies! 😉 Good work, #MassiveMatt! That's a load of wood for sure! Thanks for the content!

[@spiridondimaris465]

Good job Matthew looking good👍

[@genedixon4596]

Do you control for powder post beetles? If so, please, how?

[@Aalsayyed]

I wish we have log like these in Qatar

[@sallyeblen7032]

such pretty wood

[@leighvrooman2824]

Curious as to what you do to the saw dust and what you call scrap wood. Mulch , burn etc. ????????? I like saving wood for projects that you make and show. Miss hauling large logs.

[@scottkaser188]

just wondering why you don't cover the cut and racked wood won't the weather warp and ruin the wood ive always tarped mine

[@mcremona]

How I Air Dry Lumber Outdoors kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZPdn3xoZdSnfbs

[@lordhoho1]

Any thought to doing some flooring since you have all the equipment

[@mcremona]

Moulder was on loan from a friend. I don’t have much interest in doing it other than for my own home

[@WhiskeyDale]

what about putting some old used (free) telephone pole to put under your good log / slab wood to keep it up off the ground ??

[@mcremona]

I have some fence posts down

[@garyhome7101]

Lumber sawin' day!

[@robertneilitz4926]

what kind of cataloging system do you have if any. You have a lot to keep track of, nice

[@mcremona]

Lots of video; kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWVeXp9lJhshKc 24:32

[@nightsailor1]

Matthew, which craftsmen are users of the various length boards and slabs?

[@cyberhornthedragon]

mathew i was wondering what do you do with all the saw dust from the band sawing? planter bed mulch?

[@bobcoombs7924]

funny how small logs turn into large boards!

[@lutemule]

For anyone that do not know , Matt most likely has hundreds of thousands of dollars in board stuff or wood stuff.

[@AdityaMehendale]

Ceremonial throwing of water: 27:20 , 29:05, 30:02, ...

[@laoluu]

I was really wondering why you didn't get a wood burner for the heating system of your new shop. With all the scrap pieces? Is there a reason I don't see?

[@mcremona]

Volume of scrap is too low

[@matthewwright57]

What chainsaw do you use for bucking?

[@BarnyardEngineering]

Surprising that you know how to behave around a log that you can manipulate with a cant hook! Usually they're so bloody big you have to use heavy equipment to move the slabs.

[@rogerr1296]

Take it for what it's worth from an "older" gentleman but, you might want to consider looking into things to help you out with jobs like flipping the logs on the sawmill, stacking... I know you are the type that really enjoys the hard work and so was/am I but, you're getting closer to the stage of life that you'll start to notice little "hints", shall we say...lol, that you're getting closer to the ole proverbial hill. I'm not saying to change everything now but, you might start thinking about what you can do and start doing it over time. It will help keep your body in a little better condition for a longer period of time so you can enjoy doing what you enjoy doing for as long as possible. Trust me, once you do something like mess up your back at any age, there's not a lot they can do to make it the way it was, and it will just accelerate your..... well, journey over the hill.

[@delphane3704]

Alright, this was always my favorite part getting to watch logs turn into regular wood panels or cut ... IT'S BACK!!😅 Hey Matt hope your happy with yourself today a lot got done, thanks for sharing 😂

[@arnoldpraesent174]

Hi Matthew. Good to see how your are storing your logs. I'm thinking quite a lot of how to organize the wood-yard and board-yard. As i dont want to move around a lot of boards all the time if i need something - how are you organizing it? What if you want to have a nice board after 4 years at the bottom of the stack? How do you remember which boards / wood species you have where at your yard? After couple of years they get all grey and looks the same to me. What i have learnd so far is, that cutting the logs is the least amount of work but wood-management is taking much more time and effort to do. Boards, off-cut, logs and the effective manipulation of those. Whats your strategy, would love to know. Thx. Greetings from behind the big lake...

[@dpmeyer4867]

looks fun

[@gordonclark7632]

I am not sure why I drawn to watch you saw wood but it is addictive. As a matter of interest Matt, what do you think is better as far as drying of sawn logs? Is there a difference in final quality between air dried and kiln dried?

[@WhiskeyDale]

some of these smaller logs and odd shaped logs could be cut up into Bowl Blanks. yes / no / maybe ??? Happy wood working !

[@jayhitek]

I honestly thought the saw mill lived in the driveway. Had no idea he brings it in and out of the barn every time he wants to use it.

[@mcremona]

Before I had the barn, it did

[@patriciamay638]

What is that humungous log in the background when you are sawing?

[@mcremona]

Silver maple

[@Hudsoncolo]

I see a large wood chipper in your future.

[@MichaelJohnson-jt5cu]

You could cut your "off cuts" into fire wood and use it to heat your big building. They make outdoor wood boilers that you could use with your hydronic heat in the floor and also run a hot water loop to your house and install a hydronic heat exchanger in your house furnaces.

[@mcremona]

Not worth it. I’d burn through it all in under a week

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

It's good for a super Matt sized bonfire! Mix in the ash with the saw dust for fertilizer around the new trees... Or start a little kiddo garden.

[@ohasis8331]

One question that crossed my mind when you sell stuff off, does it tend to go in dribs and drabs, do you get a rush on stuff or some other means of disposal.

[@dmj1170]

Matt I noticed you do not clamp the logs down to the sawmill bed you only push them against the side stops. In your experience is it the weight of the log that keeps it from shifting? I tried not clamping my log when cutting and I had the log roll pinching my blade.

[@williammaxwell1919]

Matthew. I've used the since '66, your explanation of 1/4 sawn make sense...is there a metric equivalent?

[@johngagne986]

What do you use for the blade lubrication? Diesel?

[@mcremona]

Diesel with bar oil

[@halkuhns8070]

In the 70's when I wore a younger man's clothes, I was building shelving in my parent's house buying finished S4S retail clear fir boards that were exactly 1" thick, and the lumber company designated that "5/4" fir. I never knew why.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Always fun