Compulsive viewing for all us wannabe woodworkers. Bravo. 👍👏👏👏
@trishblakely34763 жыл бұрын
I admire his “see the hill, take the hill” approach to starting and building his business. Glad to see his hard work has paid off and he’s able to support himself and his family. Much more success to him in the future!
@brenturquhart70903 жыл бұрын
I love to see people buying these small family farms and then use those little farms to make a living. I spent all my summers on my Grandparents small farm. I feel blessed by being allowed to gave done so. It’s a shame to see these farm disintegrated from not being used. So thumbs up for guy’s like him. Using the land as our forefathers did, to provide a decent and honest way to provide for a man’s family.
@donwilliams36263 жыл бұрын
Look what followed me home! I am impressed with the vision and determination required to run an operation like this. I hope he has much success.
@rickyschwiderson77372 жыл бұрын
this guy is a remarkable example of living the dream!
@brenturquhart70903 жыл бұрын
I love to see the old Singer sewing machine in his workshop, 7:05. We had a bunch of these in my family, like everyone else I guess. I had a foot peddle machine and one of the first electric ones. They both were in the barn at my grandparents farm. Funny, nobody wanted them when the farm was sold, so I took them. Gave one to a small museum and the electrical one I gave to an old high school friend who was struggling and who worked part time as seamstress when she could. She made costumes for a place that rented them. Hadn’t seen her for years, but that machine was a blessing for her. She still uses it, newer machines don’t hold up to the old fabrics and its a work horse for her. That machine gave her the wherewithal to stay afloat and I heard she left that lazy husband. My grandmother would have been happy to see her mothers sewing machine helping a single mother for sure. She said she will pass it on to her daughter. I know that has nothing to do with milling wood but when I saw it, it just reminded me of all the history that sits in old pig barns all over the country. I suspect most is just thrown out. No one wants that old stuff, everyone wants things that are stainless steel, plastic or some other crap. People just throw it away because it’s old. Put a bit of work into it and if you ask around there will be someone who will cherish it and put it into good use.
@Lee-qp6gf3 жыл бұрын
Good for Matt. Always good to see someone figure out how to make it in a business they started. Great video
@dannettebouchee98873 жыл бұрын
This was by far an awesome learning experience especially for new sawyers. He went from knowing very little about sawyer working in 2018 to become pretty much an expert in the process of running a successful sawyer. If I lived near him I would volunteer my time to help him just to learn more. My sawmill won’t arrive until August 2022 but this video gives me a ton of insight. I only know of one kiln service near me and it’s a business aspect I’m considering getting into
@MikeWest_W3 жыл бұрын
I had to drop my favorite oak tree (85’) a few years back. It meant a lot to me to (Alaskan) mill and preserve it. I had to bring in help since most of us don’t have the skills or tools. The stack is just about done drying. I understand the customer experience you describe.
@MikeWest_W3 жыл бұрын
Oops. My main point is that it took us over a year to (spare time) mill it with a 60” bar. And it’s taken 3 years of stickered, shaded air drying to reach 11% (The “cookies” are 55” and we got 20 10’ 10 qtr slabs). Wood is heavy!
@PatrickWagz Жыл бұрын
@@MikeWest_W Do you run the Stihl 880 with that 60" bar milling that tree? How many hours would you guess you have in running the mill? Thanks!
@kevinellis91503 жыл бұрын
Woodworkers are great people always so willing to share there knowledge and business experiences. Great video!!!
@luvbigiron3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative and interesting. I run an LT40 mill and the modifications to saw wider slabs is something I would never have imagined was feasible.
@joeybox0rox6493 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT SHOW this week Matt & Matt2! Get a kiln Matt. I hear Matt2 is looking to upgrade and an iDry will soon become available! Really enjoyed this show!👍👍
@alanblasczyk17792 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I wish I would have seen this 25 years ago. Good stuff.
@ChrisWillis-li1ed7 ай бұрын
Guy had a dream, and did it!! Winner!!! You keep working man!! Thanks for sharing
@DaveBobsMS3 жыл бұрын
Matt, keep pushing on. I’m sitting right where you where at 3 years ago. Been wood working for ever. Great that your idea is paying off. God is blessing you 🙏👏
@unruhsj13 жыл бұрын
It is neat knowing that I have stood in the very spot that you guys were chatting at then seeing it on the screen. Matt is a standup guy and has a passion for his job
@tbone07852 жыл бұрын
This video pushed has pushed me closer than I've ever been to quitting my job. This is a dream to work towards.
@xmas42033 жыл бұрын
Great interview! Who wants to place bets on how long before Matt has an iDry on his new property? My guess: 1. Matt talks the other Matt into getting the new bigger model and our Matt buys his old model. 2. Matt just buys the new bigger unit for himself. 3. Matt builds his own vacuum kiln bigger and better out of a shipping container.
@mcremona3 жыл бұрын
2 or 3
@freepress84513 жыл бұрын
A shipping container build with Andrew Camarata would be interesting
@paulgrenier22793 жыл бұрын
Haha vacuum would implode a shipping container quick!
@vintagemotorcyclerepair40523 жыл бұрын
4. No matter which of 1‐3 happen, Matt and Matt stay friends for decades.
@doubledarefan3 жыл бұрын
Atmospheric pressure is 14.7 PSI. That is 2116.8 pounds per square foot. You could probably dent a shipping container by kicking it. Sucking the air out of it, even only half of it, will make the container look like Godzilla stepped on it.
@bcreationz86183 жыл бұрын
Amazing to see his growth happen so fast. Proves you can succeed in less time when you put in the hard work. Cant wait to get a vacuum kiln but will be testing a few ideas with making my own for now.
@murchlk3 жыл бұрын
Great video and operation he has. I wish him success
@ericcorse3 жыл бұрын
Thanks to both of you most interesting. That system pull a pretty good vacuum.
@akdefense3 жыл бұрын
Awesome go getters. Matt R has a good attitude. Maybe he'll buy not just one but two larger capacity I-Dry's. Thanks Matthew C for sharing your life and friends lives and experiences.
@nathanbrackeen23772 жыл бұрын
thanks, Matt, for an informative video. I grew up near a sawmill that a cousin set up in the 1940's. Wow! How the process has changed! Matt Ruben will be an absolute business success story.
@matthewbratz78683 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt and Matt. Thanks for sharing. My friend and I are building a saw mill business. We have purchased your sawmill plans and are planning on scaling your mill down slightly! Not sure if we need one as big as yours. This video allowed me to see how one mill operation is set up and gave me some great ideas for our setup. Also the vacuum kiln is amazing. I am going to seriously look at the benefits verse cost on one of those units thanks for sharing!
@andrewross59783 жыл бұрын
One thing you should consider is what market your looking to take your business. One advantage of Matt's mill design is the width capacity, which 90%+ of sawyers with typical mills will only be able to operate on diameters up to 27-36". So if you're looking to get business from those with larger diameter logs, then maybe take that into consideration. If you are intending on only operating smaller diameter logs, then you should probably strongly consider purchasing one of the many commercially available machines. The amount of money saved building your own versus the labor you will have to put into it, may not make financial sense if this is meant to be a business for you, as time is money, and potential reliability/up-time issues you might run into. Probably things you are already considering. Good luck.
@oakleyjack76003 жыл бұрын
Go into business on your own or not at all ! I sat down with an accountant before starting a business and didn’t take his warning. You can do it yourself and the decisions will be 100% your own good or bad.
@andrewslagle19743 жыл бұрын
@@oakleyjack7600 Most businesses will succeed with low overhead and putting in the time !
@OldNew453 жыл бұрын
Great stuff. It's a really nice change from your usual video, especially for those of us who have slabbing fever, and would like nothing better than to make a business out of it. Thanks Matt, and thanks idry.
@russdixon6143 жыл бұрын
It's amazing what you can learn and how you can change your life/future by watching You Tube
@Springfield-19033 жыл бұрын
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. Thanks for the Great content. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your's.
@FransBlaas13 жыл бұрын
That’s quite a good learning day for you Matt..
@j.davidneel90592 жыл бұрын
Good on him. Hard work pays off, always.
@felixreali71013 жыл бұрын
another really enjoyable vid. so nice to see how brave people are to quit their job and start their own business like that. Especially doing something you really enjoy. I bet Matt's gonna end up buying the bigger iDry kiln and still keep the one he has too. he could have them both running simultaneously 🤔😃
@johngrace1993 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your work and effort creating your own milling operation...good luck
@MattStehouwer3 жыл бұрын
That's so cool. Thanks for sharing.
@stevemarshall51972 жыл бұрын
Superb two men doing what they love. Job satisfaction 👍👍👍
@TheRedhawke3 жыл бұрын
Great video, such a treat to see a young man build his dream.
@olddawgdreaming57153 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt, that was a great video you folks shared. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻
@RXRSawdustStation3 жыл бұрын
That was a fantastic video, Matt & Matt! Great content! Well done, Mr. Ruben! Thank you #IDry!
@Lordstanley08092 жыл бұрын
Great Stuff Matt....Love the time to move on attitude from working for other people. I have been building and remodeling houses for almost 35 years. I hope to purchase 2 buildable lots together with a total of 7 acres this coming week....very pumped. I have a 5 year plan to build two houses and a custom 36 x 60 rough cut barn to setup a milling / furniture / riveredge and live edge business. Im in the lower hills of Mount Washington in NH. Time for this guy to finally make his dreams become reality. Hope to have some videos out with the start of building my 2 homes and start up of my Mill business. One day at a time as they say. Best of luck and thanks for your insights. Peace Out. Mike.
@mcremona2 жыл бұрын
Hope it all works out, Mike!
@colddiesel3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Big asset that both Matt's are excellent communicators.
@billchervenak93492 жыл бұрын
Great look and thanks to Matt for the info. My best to you both.
@ThoenWorks3 жыл бұрын
Matt and Matt - Don't get much better than that... Enjoyed!
@alzathoth2 жыл бұрын
i know the truth. Matt isn't the boss. the rooster is. i like the way he hangs around and supervises! :)
@kevincorbin62733 жыл бұрын
Believe it then achieve it, that’s what I was told by friends and family, 25 years later still self employed, never regretted it. America is in good shape with entrepreneurs such as yourselves! not all in the basement playing video games
@robertanderson22232 жыл бұрын
Great video. Both of you guys are terrific people. Wish I lived closer so I could drop by and meet you both and support your businesses. Keep working hard and sharing your talents and good things will continue to come of it!
@freepress84513 жыл бұрын
Interesting video, I imagine with your skill-set creating a few kitchen cabinets you could do in your sleep
@joebeecher39193 жыл бұрын
Hey Lindsey, you know what will go on the back side of the new sawmill shed in 23/24..... Looked good
@brinkee76742 жыл бұрын
Wow thank you and a little to late. I looked what seems for ever to find a vacuum dryer. I found a couple and only one that seemed good. I was doing this for a friend and it was like jumping through hoops to get info on it. I found a Radio Frequency Vacuum Kiln but again it was a pain and no where near local. He ended up building one which does the job but not as good but way better than a hot box kiln. He is still looking as he is no where near keeping up with the demand. We are pumping out slabs and tables left and right. We need a piece like this where you don't need to be so hands on through the process. A kind of set it and forget it, a RONCO of vacuum kilns I find that about 98% plus of the people have no idea that it takes years to dry a log to get it to a proper slab or even molding/cabinet grade wood
@paser113852 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. it's nice to see somebody take a risk on the unknown, and be successful at it. God bless, I hope your business continues to grow more and more each day!
@brit70443 жыл бұрын
Have been enjoying your videos for several years. Would be great to see you produce a series on "Discovering Small Mills". I think it would be a hit!
@Poundy3 жыл бұрын
That was a great change up from some of your regular/current content (not complaining about that - just that this was a welcome, refreshing change with some great insights into Matt's business)
@brentfarvors1922 жыл бұрын
WTF dude? That shed structure would make an AWESOME green house/grow room in the winter!!!
@motzemog3 жыл бұрын
I spy some bench slabs! This video was great. So informative and I now have a new list of dream equipment.
@Perzyouz2 жыл бұрын
The chickee took the spot light during that water check up....!!! lol
@vintagemotorcyclerepair40523 жыл бұрын
Really great video, Matt! It's very cool to see another aspect of the wood business. Thanks!
@triciam5323 жыл бұрын
I am so glad to see that there are still places in this country where younger people can be successful in in bushiness. Connecticut just gives you a hard time. They do not what small businesses it seams .
@jenniferwhitewolf37843 жыл бұрын
That is so cool that Nathan was the inspiration for this fellow. He has a great channel..
@ruby23m3 жыл бұрын
Funny how things work
@bartwaters19463 жыл бұрын
So that lift off the trailer & over the dump trailer there at the end…. Just a normal telehandler day, eh? Thanks for sharing Matt’s operation. His solar kiln is so close to being usable - he might find a local “high volume hobbyist” who would finish it off & put it to good use. The iDry is awesome. Great to see the background. Good luck both of you…
@brianbrown6003 жыл бұрын
Great video! Almost done in the style of an old episode of This Old House. Comfortable informative conversation without too much to distract from the purpose of the video. Good insight on starting a sawmill business from the ground up. I wouldn't mind hearing the amounts invested for the equipment necessary to get it all going. Once again, Great video!
@ruby23m3 жыл бұрын
150k
@Ninja47Monkey3 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, I loved watching your videos a few years back and found you again, Its good to see you're still making videos! I lost my old account but subscribed again!
@richardthornhill46303 жыл бұрын
Informative for any thinking about owning a mill. Best to both of you.
@rexhavoc29823 жыл бұрын
To crunch the numbers We need more info, What will the slab flattener earn per board? how do you charge for the kiln time, 2 slabs, 8 slabs, What do you charge for one of your logs if the customer buys one for you to cut up? What are you doing with the scraps? sawdust ?
@c.a.g.19773 жыл бұрын
27:49 no hipster brewery jumped on that brilliant idea yet: wood water IPA?
@idlewildsage80882 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this video. Thank you for sharing!
@gayle48043 жыл бұрын
What an education I totally enjoyed watching this video As the saying goes You learn something everyday
@mariowickel4563 жыл бұрын
Impressive Matt especially the Oak Burls
@dmwi1549 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Helpful information! Thanks for sharing this success story. Questions : Have you noticed any slowdown in the Live Edge slab business? Are the slabs you sell used for a live edge slab finished project or are they cut apart for use as components of furniture and other finished products?
@shawnharriman19162 жыл бұрын
Very cool raw operation great guy !
@blh37413 жыл бұрын
GREAT video! I have always been interested in vacuuming since I built my first press 25 years ago. Thanks!
@SharpeTimber2 жыл бұрын
Great Video! I just bought my first 2 sawmills this year after going full time working for myself in May last year doing timber framing.
@sueswift83442 жыл бұрын
Cool tour!
@dalepowell68153 жыл бұрын
That is quite a setup for the log business. I thought he was going to roast a couple of chickens in the I Dry, hahaha
@kresimirbazijanec37303 жыл бұрын
Hey, first time viewing your podcast, looking forward to more of your podcasts and adventures on the homestead
@jeffconnor84693 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video with your timber drying segment what a set up he has there wow keep it up Matt
@mikespringer64513 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable segment, Matt x 2. Knowing you have to edit content since you're not producing a documentary series, I found myself continuing to come up with questions that never get answered. Maybe a part 2 deep dive in the future? How do some slabs dry flat while others become almost unflattenable? How does he "tag" slabs when they're bought wet and not lose track of whose is whose, etc.? I love the operational stuff I guess.
@bavondale3 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Always great hearing how people start a business and make it successful
@bruce18163 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@sithus19663 жыл бұрын
I'm wondering how long after the house is done being worked on does Matt get himself a saw enclosure? I was thinking kiln but a shed/enclosure for the saw surely would come first IMO.
@edwardsimmons37213 жыл бұрын
Great insight to what is needed to dry.
@cbryantbear64983 жыл бұрын
Wow! Where do you get walnut that big? My goodness
@benjaminelliott41122 жыл бұрын
At 2:29 when Matt is talking about selling chickens, a little hen runs out from behind the log like, "Nope I'm out, ain't selling me to Butterball" lol
@cdawg91493 жыл бұрын
Great vid Matt
@davidmartin51792 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very informative and learned a lot . Thanks
@roberta49893 жыл бұрын
Frigg'n excellent episode. Great information and well delivered.
@messybench3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Also seeing you in tshirts had me confused but you ended in parkas.
@Rahmad_Aoliya3 жыл бұрын
the sawmill machine is very good, greetings from Indonesian wood workers
@davepruitt27393 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Enjoy the determination
@peterlittle99352 жыл бұрын
Very very nice thank you for the video
@raccoons3922 жыл бұрын
another great video, thanks very much!
@ryanm22143 жыл бұрын
This video was extremely inspiring thanks!
@josephsalazar49393 жыл бұрын
Holy Jenga that’s cool!!
@jwood3143 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic, huge thanks for sharing!
@SUROBLEDEKchannel3 жыл бұрын
Great video sharing
@zates22722 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@Hoogee43 жыл бұрын
Interesting story about drying. In Sweden, before around 1850, only masters were allowed to build furniture. Then the master saved up wood to try over 30 years for the next generation. While he got the wood dried and nice from the previous master.
@jimbecker56753 жыл бұрын
Can we assume that when you eventually get your bigger operation up on the property that you'll be putting in some form of vacuum kiln of your own?
@IveysFamilyFactotum3 жыл бұрын
Ooh do I see an iDry in your near future. That thing is super awesome.
@cattleNhay3 жыл бұрын
Good video very enjoyable…makes me jealous at the moment cause I got a huge maple to cut into bowl blanks. Shame he can’t drive to Switzerland ;)
@user-gr6ht2yn9s3 жыл бұрын
So cool!
@davidgolightly34163 жыл бұрын
The vacuum drier is very interesting. I worked for a sterilization company that had shipping container size boxes that could be both heat and pull vacuum much like this kiln. Doors at both ends, so from the delivery truck on one end and out the other on to shipping truck. Close the box and run sterilization again. One question, how much vacuum can the kiln pull and does that effect the wood or just speed up drying?
@paulgrenier22793 жыл бұрын
8inHG Absolute
@aaronwarner27623 жыл бұрын
Matt, (the C one) dude you are THE MAN. What a great episode!? Great for all those who dream of making wood their job/retirement. It was great hearing the story of Matt R and how it all started. No guts, no glory. Thanks guys!
@doriWyo3 жыл бұрын
My mother was born in Nashville Township, and grew up in Westbrook, Minn.