The Dark Side Of Milling Your Own Lumber

[@HometownAcres]

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[@tomasisp]

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[@AdamsMom921]

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[@jimwhitworth2307]

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[@velocitywolf4899]

I like the new mic that lets you talk to us while you continue to work instead of having to stop what you’re doing to address the camera. Keep up the good work!

[@chips4289]

you can shapen them many times, I even have a tooth resetter. Dont put a lot of heat into the blade when sharpening and they don't become brittle. what usually happens is people only sharpen the tooth and not the entire face and gullet. When milling you sometimes get stress fractures in the gullet. My pro sharpener grinds just the surface of the tooth face and gullet removing any stress fractures. If you have a stress fracture, the next time you work the blade hard it will snap.

[@AroundTheYard-MN]

That saw mill is really slick, nice work Adam. I like the flow of the video, and you talking about what you are doing while you’re doing it. Makes it easy to follow, and this becomes a video that someone with a similar machine can reference. - Awesome TIP about coiling the bandsaw blades!!! Have a great day Around the Yard! - Brent

[@JCWren]

Those little transfer pumps are awesome. I use them for the tractor (Kubota, where the filler neck is on the hood), the excavator, zero turn, whatever. And a set of AA batteries lasts a remarkably long time.

[@paulolson7179]

Excellent Video - I also have a sawmill ( Woodlands 126) and can not say enough how satisfying it is to take a tree and turn it into lumber. I am blessed to have access to my own trees. It is a pleasure to go into the woods, select a tree, fall it and then turn that tree into a project.

[@jodywade5617]

Dude you nailed it for those of us contemplating getting a sawmill. And actually those a 4/4 and are worth a fair amount more than dimensional.

[@joesixpack8305]

The new microphone is an excellent addition, Adam. It's like you're thinking out loud. Adds lots of useful info and context. Big thumbs up!

[@mikewatson4644]

The new mic is great. Enjoyed this style where we could easily hear you and you talked as you worked. Love the saw mill videos. Sawing with Sandy is one of my favs.

[@davidfarley6244]

Your format on this video was very enjoyable. I felt like we were working with you, instead of just watching. Great job!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

I really really want to come over and cut up some lumber for myself. It is so cool to make your own lumber! I enjoy the sawmill videos!!

[@HometownAcres]

Well let’s pick out a tree and do it

[@njonebale7889]

For Dougie don’t use diesel….use fuel oil it’s just as good!

[@kencornelius9584]

You can actually sharpen blades several times. As long as I don't hit something with the blade I can get 5 to 7 sharpenings. The microphone sounds great. I've a Cook's MP32, Catclaw sharpener and dual tooth setter. There's other brands but I'm a Cook's fan! Happy sawing!

[@samgibson684]

That sharpener is the best on the market by far... The company is a perfect example of professionalism

[@SpicerDesignsLLC]

Great video Adam! I noticed the new mic right away. Audio sounds great. And i will be using your link for that pump. Never knew they made such a thing. I would also like to know how much your saving by using 4 tablespoons of water in the coolant tank. Hah! Really i want to know

[@DanKlein_1]

it looks easy on video but I know from the time we hired a portable sawmill, there is a a lot of miles involved carrying offcuts and stacking wood. Good coverage of the not so glamorous aspects of owning your own sawmill.

[@bsckozak543]

Adam have you thought about getting an inexpensive metal detector to run over the logs before you run them through the sawmill? Could pay for itself after saving 3 or 4 blades. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Congratulations to you and Alana on the new family addition. Patrick from Pittsburgh.

[@modarkthemauler]

The metal detectors don't go deep enough to find all the metal, couple inches only. Pretty good for finding surface metal though.

[@shvrdavid]

To do what you are suggesting you basically need a Rens 4000 detector. They are a bit over 4k new..... That's 200+ blades if bought in bulk....

[@bsckozak543]

@@shvrdavid Looks like Adam will just have to keep an inventory of replacement blades.

[@josephpostma1787]

Just get a $60 bounty hunter gold digger, a pass on opposite sides will cover you.

[@rogerhuber3133]

Thanks for the maint tips. I've seen some local sawyers working and they have issues frequently. They also seem to never do any preventative maint on their mills so I guess that's the results. Most use Woodmizer mills so I know they are quality but everything needs maint.

[@brucebello2049]

Cheers Adam, you have come a long way in a short period of time

[@Tdale85]

thanks for all of the little tips and tricks. I always thought that a woodmizer was the only way to go with saw mills. Between you and Tony’s tractor adventures, I think a less expensive brand is a more reasonable way to go with a mill. Keep up the great content. this video format is great.

[@donchristie420]

Ran a timber king fully hydraulic and it was awesome, just limited to width as all two posters are.

[@TallowView]

I highly recommend Lucas Mills. They are a little more expensive but way less maintenance and you can adjust your cuts and board size on the go. They cut both forwards and backwards so you can mill far more board feet per hour. I love mine. I have a milling vid up on my channel so you can have a look. @tallowview

[@zakbrinkhoff324]

Wood-mizer is kind of overpriced

[@zakbrinkhoff324]

​@@TallowViewhow much more. And are all the parts available in basically every store because for ez they are

[@TallowView]

@@zakbrinkhoff324 I don't know what they cost in the US sorry. Parts wise you just need someone to retip the blades every 50-60 hours or so. That is a lot of milling on one blade. I have done around 200 hours on the mill and aside from a bit of oil and a retip I have not needed any other parts. Lucas Mill do after market parts so should not be an issue. In that 200 hours I have milled the equivalent value of approx 6x the cost of the mill

[@dougfairburn2037]

I like what you're doing, and I'm definitely not disappointed with watching, thanks for the "instruction type" video.

[@DDL2728]

Great video, as always. Just keep doing what you're doing - whatever you think is interesting is what we like watching!! God bless you and your family!! 💗🙏💗👍

[@robertframe7310]

Sounds good 👍 I like your place u have I've been watching u for a while now I'm Rob from Pennsylvania

[@kylerayk]

Great video Adam! Thanks for sharing! You have much to be thankful for.

[@ondahillfishing]

Good video. I bought the same sawmill last year. I haven’t set it up yet, but have a good friend that has been milling for 60 years that’s going to come show me the ropes. Look forward to more of your videos.

[@robertbrodeur3827]

For your info, the 1 1/4'' blade can be sharpen 3 to 4 times. If you want to finish your planks to a standard width (6'' for example), you adjust the height of the blade to this standard value when you cut the third face of the log.

[@pauldick516]

if you sharpen before the blade dulls too much, 5, 6, even more sharpens are possible, and a decent set after every sharpen prolongs the life as well

[@fricknjeep]

hi there new blades find metal better for some reason , something about Murphy . happy sawing john

[@jimwiskus8862]

Your EZ Boardwalk will pay for itself if it hasn’t already. You’re a number man so nothings will get past you. If it wasn’t going to work for you and not against you, I’m sure it would be gone. By the way love the 🎤. It works great. Also I googled lasers for portable sawmills, they are definitely out there and reasonable in the great scheme of things. See you in the next installment.

[@samgentile7494]

Hi Adam, Without any doubts your videos are The Best because of your overall level of intelligence and your ability to clearly articulate the message you are trying to convey. You also are far more aware and conscious about 'dollars and sense and operating costs' issues than the other guys. Being a financial and accounting guy give you a different perspective upon what you are doing and trying to accomplish. The quality of your videos is great as is the sound. ADAM WHEN YOU EDIT THEM you could lower the volume a bit during when you are running chain saws and the mill. As you already know you best way of keeping the costs down is by picking up free logs whenever you can get them. Maybe there are tree cutting services in your area who are willing to give you free wood if you cut them down in size to get them into your trailer yourself so the tree service does not have to run them through their shredders which saves them some time and money.

[@timlecount8690]

Loved the format! Super fun to hear your thoughts as you milled. Would like to know more about your setup (mic, camera, editing program, etc...) The only thing I would critique at all is the style of the title...sure there is maintenance associated with sawmills (I have a woodland HM126) but I don't know if I would call it "dark." Yes KZbin glorifies that kind of thing, but I think that your subscriber base appreciates your down-to-earth personality more:) Thanks Adam, always appreciate your videos!

[@andyjones6361]

You’re doing a great job explaining as you go. Love it

[@gordonhampton3429]

Adam you should invest in saw sharpener and hand setter. You can sharpen numerous times if ground properly❤

[@sswoodprocessing]

Adam, I like the way you talked throughout the video with your new mic. It was really interesting watching you use your sawmill. Nice work!

[@joopjansen9102]

Yep, I like the way you've set it up this time, with you commenting while it's being recorded. Sound is good. Good quality vid - you're getting good at this!

[@arthurr.2075]

Adam, I think you should "consult with" neighbor Doug on how to construct and enclose your sawmill. Also how about a *pond level* update thanks.

[@davidjoseph6107]

I truly enjoyed the video! Thank you for explaining things in a way that everyone can understand what is being done.

[@orangetractorguy8201]

Hi Adam. Great video and I really like the format of talking as you go. I could not help but notice your Logrite cant hook. I have one myself as well as one of their hookaroons. The hookaroon has been a game changer/back saver for me when splitting wood. and getting rounds out of truck bed. Good quality product and they are local to me here in CT. i have been to their place and met the owner. Totally appreciate your content and what you do; keep it up and Merry Christmas to you and the fam! Michael

[@gregs9187]

As a subscriber that has previously commented about needing a microphone I must say your new setup sounds great. Keep up the great content.

[@foreverbrownsfan]

The new microphone with commentary as you film is a nice twist. Variety in a YT channel is always good! Nice work on that pine log, too!

[@matthewgalligan8112]

Adam I worked at a scragg mill an I operated 6 bandsaws an we used diesel on our bands to keep them cool.

[@camperjack2620]

Great video, When I had a mill and made a few deviations from normal sizes on wood dimensions, I had all kinds of stupid problems when I was trying to build with those pieces.

[@RichardBarker-d1h]

I have checked out MANY sawmills but I really like the EZ ! I definitely see one in my future . Even though our lumber prices keep going up , we also get charged a "lumber tax" YAY ! 👍👍 I liked your mill video and maintenance tips !

[@zakbrinkhoff324]

Ez makes good stuff for a cheap price

[@geraldtakala1721]

I use that same type of pump with my tractors as the fuel fill is mid hood on both works great

[@tkskagen]

Do you use "Zerk Caps" to keep debris out of the fittings? Northern Tool carries them in different colors (for location identification) if you are interested, and Doug may want to add some to his equipment (and yours) as well! Also, are you planning on Fabricating an Engine and Blade Housing Cover for the Sawmill with Doug? Just to keep these parts better protected from the elements... Or is a "Pole Barn" potentially in the future?

[@ClintsHobbiesDIY]

I really liked the way you did the vid Adam. This is one of your best production vids.

[@macminn18]

Great video, very helpful for someone still learning how to ue their EZ Boardwalk! Thank you

[@johnmazza9432]

Love that woodmill. When and if I ever move out to the country, I'm gonna buy one of those. By the way, if you ever need to treat that wood to protect it from insects or mold, antifreeze does the job.

[@davesauerzopf6980]

Great video. Hard work is hard work unless you love what you do. You have gone from firewood, building a pond, sawmill, house addition, furniture, big boy toys, etc. Some how you managed to add to the family, and of course Doug, love his channel as well. You are truly blessed. I hope you take some time off to spend Christmas with family and friends. Merry Christmas.

[@renukrewsoftwash5666]

I love this style of video. Also love watching sawmill channels so you are good with me. Very satisfying to watch. I play Lumber, Inc on my phone so yeah, I love it.

[@gregorygilmont304]

Walk and talk is a way to share your experience as well as educate...

[@drewsahlstrom]

Yes, new video style and microphone are great.

[@arthurr.2075]

Enjoyed watching this video, great audio with new 'mike', surprised you aren't wearing ear protection while running sawmill?

[@HometownAcres]

It’s actually not to terribly loud and I usually always wear ear protection

[@DudeRanchDIY]

The mic worked well Adam! I could use a sawmill like that right about now!

[@cameronsmith5048]

Blade sharpening is really something to consider. I have sharpened my blades 6 times or more depending on how much needs to be taken off each time. Make sure you get a good sharpener. you want to grind the entire shape of the tooth to take any micro fractures out by grinding in the gullet not just the cutting face of the blade. A cheep sharpener will only do a poor job and make you frustrated. Then Setting the teeth is just as important as sharpening. Blades can be used again over and over until they meet min thickness. I have found that it takes a considerable amount of time to sharpen blade if you count your time vs cost it is not all that effective. If you do not count your time then you end up saving money. There are some folks that will sharpen blades you can always have them do your blades for you just watch the cost.

[@johnkirby6547]

Hey Adam, yes love the new mic.. Use the skinny boards as stickers to help dry out the others.. Great Video

[@tjjewell4115]

Adam, love the new Microphone, it sure makes hearing you way better, Great Video.

[@StoicThrower]

I love my Norwood! Used to watch Nate from Out of the woods which is what got me interested. Subscribed.

[@TerryCaptain-d9e]

great vid my man keep posting and I will keep watching, stay safe out there

[@realcountryman47]

Yes as with alot of things you have to do maintenance. Manual Saw-mills will cut alot of Lumber and for a younger guy its not to bad, for sure if you own a tractor with a front-end loader to load them. BUT with no loader, loading, turning, etc is Ruff for a Old Man--LOL When I bought my Mill, I took all that into consideration, thinking of how much lumber I wanted to mill, how valuable my time is---I went with a Hydraulic (I wanted to cut a little -for hire too and I did). I bought a Used Wood-mizer, LT40 hyd. Did a little Help Mods on my mill to even make it easier, It was a Great mill. Fast, loaded the log, turned, clamped, raise or lower either end of the log, pulled its-self up and down the log/cant with 1 finger on the leaver, etc, etc. So if a Person is thinking about a Mill---think about the future---I have a back thats easy to throw out and NEVER did with my mill in the ten years I used it. I did get down mentally at the beginning of learning to saw because alot of my boards I sawed dried crooked---some not really usable---well for chair rockers---Maybe--LOL. I quickly learned what I was doing wrong and learned/taught myself how to saw mainly pine where the boards stayed stable when air dried---usually as straight as a "arrow" That was a great feeling. Then after 10 years and not needing it anymore I reduced the price 1/4th less than I payed for it---it sold quick. One thing I wanted to say about sharpening the blades---I got a saw auto blade sharpener and tooth setter with my mill and I know I sharpened some blades 10 times--never seen a problem. Learning to use the sharpener and shaping the grinding stone is a Must(but simple) to keep the teeth Shaped like they were when new. If I bought another mill, the auto sharpener and tooth setter would be a MUST so you do not have to ship them off to have re-sharpened and to me---they are to expensive to Not re-sharpen.. I Loved My Mill. Enjoy, Enjoy!!

[@wswerv1]

Great job! New mike really works well.

[@KateHikes1933]

Please do more videos explaining what you're doing, how, and why.

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Hey, what is that plastic tote for on the mill? Is it factory or some kind of CUSTOM thing? 😂

[@HometownAcres]

It’s a trade secret

[@mpoulin]

I like this format and always enjoy your videos. Thanks Adam!

[@tomfillmore9710]

Very good video buddy enjoyed watching nice looking boards will look very good on the walls thanks for sharing take care have a Merry Christmas with your family

[@robertpaulsen5114]

Those lil transfer pumps are a life saver for any farm/field work

[@kingwood4357]

I definitely enjoyed the video, keep them coming 👍

[@josephpeters2367]

Thanks for sharing this video. Just wondering who and how.do.you.cut that grass 🤔 i.see acres of beautiful green pasture

[@vanman389]

The blades can be sharpened many times. I've owned a Lumbermate 2000 and sharpened my blades a lot. Just don't hold the sharpener in one spot longer than necessary. Nice video. Have fun.

[@andrewsamanthamadison3320]

New mic is awesome. Love the accountant coming out in you adding up the milled wood prices. You ever plan on selling milled wood?

[@njonebale7889]

Broham! I don’t know how your still alive, being you have tractors, excavator and the sawmill that all need grease…..without a battery powered greasegun! I think your a dewalt guy and they make one for your batteries. Hopefully you were good this year and if you hurry you can send a letter to the northpole and ask Santa to hook you up…merry Christmas!

[@iamcharliew67]

Milling lumber is one of the most addicting things I've done. Great video as always.

[@Skwertydogs]

0:45 Please use eye protection when transferring fuel. 🔥🔥😎😎🔥🔥

[@douglasbattjes3991]

Great video, very good job with the new cam , like the log stops on that side, I have a LT-15 GO, and saw a video of a guy turning the log with the first cut side away from the log stops, he checked it with a square to make sure it was plum, all the cuts you make are a full 1" or just under ? you said they were 1" but was that after the cut. Might have one other Q if I hear back from you, Nice video,👍👍👍👍

[@xmas4203]

Cool vid. In hind sight, I would have flipped the boards on the last cut to make the thinner scrap boards the ones with the bits of live edge. Armchair sawyer here. 😁

[@artdotson2652]

Ed Zimmerman made a blade sharpening jig that works brilliantly. I was able to resharpen most all of my Timberwolf blades at lest four times. It took about 30 minutes to go around those 14 1/2 foot blades but it was time well spent. E Z Boardwalk is a great sawmill. Wish I still had mine, but I’m too old for that now.

[@maxzzzie]

There is just something satisfying about watching someone work a sawmill. Idk if it's the roughness turning into nice looking boards, or if it's seeing something people would cut for firewood turn into something that will get a purpose for years to come.

[@suemoore1965]

Great advice at 10:00

[@homesteadfanatic3492]

I’ve got a Frontier OS 31. There are very negatives to owning your own sawmill. I live 2 hours east of you and the one major downside is getting your blades sharpened. I haven’t found anyone in my area to sharpen them. Good video!

[@johanneslaxell6641]

With carbide-tipped blades that is not such a big problem. Yes, they are expensive but last a long time...

[@njonebale7889]

Buy your own sharpen system, I’m pretty sure someone makes a grinder for sawblades. Never be dependent on others.

[@johanneslaxell6641]

@@njonebale7889 In general I agree, but it's not allways the smartest to do everything yourself. If sawing is for someone as boating is for me (now and then, just for fun when the weather is right) investing in a grinder and a setter might not be interesting. Getting "the feel" and the experience may be a long journey if the use is random and need a lot of fiddeling every time... I feel the dame about for example soeciality tools for automotive work. Sorry if grammatics and spelling is off, English is not my native language...

[@randiegadberry5448]

I’m in northern Idaho and I have a Woodlands Mill 126. Yesterday while milling it was 21 degrees. Not too bad for milling. Where’s your snow? We’ve had snow since mid October.

[@willcoe8419]

Go back and look at your video after you get both cants clamped. While you're making your cut notice the sawdust spray flickering up and down. It should be narrow and flat with the blade the whole cut. A blade alignment tool will help get your blade 100 percent flat. Great video. Sound and video is top notch.

[@renem6441]

Great content the mic works perfect keep them coming!

[@derekhutt9763]

Great video I've had a homemade mill for 10+ I've got blades sharpened 3 or 4 times and take your wood off before you bring it back the mill less up and down 😂

[@Pascalore]

Excellent presentation. Just how it should be done. The only semi informative comment I have is on your last cut, flip the last two boards over so you remove the thin strips from the sides with the remaining wane and you would be left with cleaner final boards.

[@kurtkohl151]

That was some nice pine. Looked like white pine. That beam was worth more than the boards with that quality of material. Nice neighbor and a nice machine

[@markknister6272]

Enjoying this video. I may have mentioned that my uncle made furniture out of the cutoffs. I spent may an hour summers with a drawknife debarking them. With your last cut - why not use them as 2xs?

[@ralpharvin2668]

"Yes" is the answer to your question, "Do we like watching this sort of thing?" I would enjoy a video of you sitting on your new porch drinking iced tea and swatting flies! You are just that like-able.

[@HometownAcres]

Haha this made me laugh

[@AdamsMom921]

Oh… you see what his momma sees!!! LOL! Thank you… and Merry Christmas to you and all those that you love! ❤

[@ralpharvin2668]

@@AdamsMom921 Merry Christmas from Berea, Kentucky.

[@joshuarodriguez2242]

Take the thinner boards and turn them into 1x1s to use for stacking the boards for drying

[@randyschneider6086]

Your video is top notch,takes time to mill lumber,but if you need big dimensional lumber,posts,beams,etc. you know you’ll have it,and save $$,4x4,6x6,etc are outrageous in price,even with lumber coming down in price,I bought a 1x6 12ft. long almost $16 Canadian.

[@bobjarrard]

Great post!! Thanks!!! Bob in Nevada

[@KateHikes1933]

Perfect style video

[@kencornelius9584]

Another thought, get you a set of magnetic lumber scales. 4/4, 5/4 and 6/4. They automatically account for the kerf in your cuts.

[@howardkettner]

I typically get 5 sharpening out of a blade. No problem. Trick is not to over-grind which puts that destructive heat into the teeth that you describe.

[@bennyhill3642]

Only thing about the money made, is like you said there still not finished. And that's still good money that can be made.. great vid thank you!!! 😇

[@jamesrussell6870]

I sharpen my woodmizer blades at least 5 times. Don't let them get dull. That stresses out the bottom of the gullet & starts micro cracks that open up to visible cracks before you can sharpen blades again.. You're leaving stickers behind with those thick slabs.. Put dots with colored sharpies on your scale for cutting at 1", 1⅛, 1⅝, etc depending on your needs & you'll know at a glance how thick to cut your cant. No waste..

[@toddpacheco4748]

You definitely have some beautiful wood there Adam a lot of savings

[@rickthelian2215]

Adam very handy when your building things....😊

[@robertfee2013]

Very helpful information. Thank you

[@pauldevlin84]

Yep defo very relatable Adam. Personally I like the new video format although I’m sure (and you’ll probably know yourself) you could mix it up a bit - not all videos will suit this style. Keep them coming 👍

[@doughine7562]

Adam I see a set of wheels at the end of your mill I'm assuming they make it portable, can you mill with the wheels in place ? Great video

[@karlbogrand1239]

I've sharpened mine up to 3 times with only one cracking and i caught it before it broke. 20 bucks a blade resharpened 3x times now I'm down to 6.66 a blade. I have 30 blades in rotation and that way I only re sharpen every couple months. Look into it it is worth it

[@redrockroger]

The mic on you instead of the camera works great. Like you talking through what is going on while having the camera view back enough so that all can be seen.

[@jimboslice7389]

Lucky man. Keep posting content.