We Should Have Done This A Long Time Ago | Fixing The Sawmill

[@lesliehouston5949]

Thanks!

[@ThisOffGridLife]

Thank you

[@KISWAMEBEL]

hello how are you friends... hope you are always healthy

[@terryoliver9578]

Your cross pieces are bolted.. Just unbolt them and turn them around.. Then your stop pieces will be on the back side to catch your logs when you load the mill.. I had to do it with mine a few years back... You may have to unbolt one side that you anchored down to give you a little play ... Then once done, you can re-anchor your rail back down to the frame... Hope this helps... Keep up the good work...

[@dorothyallen3614]

I truly hope this works for him on his mill❤

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

I’m beginning to think you have the best property of all my U tubers that I watch !!

[@timerickson7056]

If you put a deck next to the mill bed to set drop the logs onto then roll onto the mill bed will. Help save on the mill bed

[@lukeknowles5700]

Other than the music, this is one of the better homesteading channels I've come across.

[@davidjackman5773]

I tried to copy a paste a youtube video for welding hooks on your tractor loader. It will make your life sooooo much better. I could not copy and paste, so search youtube for "DON'T WELD CHAIN HOOKS TO YOUR BUCKET WITHOUT WATCHING THIS VIDEO". The addition of angle iron on top of the bucket where you weld the hooks is VERY IMPORTANT. It will save your bucket. I know y'all have more than enough to do, but you will never regret this addition to your tractor. And, the added bonus is it will be much safer in a lot of instances, especially when loading logs on your bucket with a cant hook. Safer is better. Y'all are doing great work.....keep on keeping on.

[@GrantRussell-s7m]

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[@arnoldwinkelman1027]

You guys sure could use a couple of hooks welded to the top of your tractor bucket...

[@tysonsonderer8848]

Great work guys. Love watching you build. Katie girl please put some boots on ! Worried about you

[@PoorMansHomesteadCanadaBC1961]

Wow Katie little bit of a tease at the end of the video come on now he could have put it on at least halfway through the video😋😋😋🤣🤣🤣❤💘👍👍👍👍Good job you guys And girls😁😁

[@colstace2560]

My uncle used to winter in the forest cutting railway ties, all by hand with a broard axe and hand saws, now thats a tough job. You guys did a big days work, i bet you sleep well 🙂👍

[@wadeprior5203]

Good morning you guys are good afternoon hope you guys are having a great day I know it's Sunday but the have fun guys and enjoy life one-step-at-a-time we love you guys God bless you❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊❤

[@rodneygow4083]

My late wife was like Katie, not afraid to get dirty and helped me with everything, boy do i miss her 💔💔💔😞😞😞

[@donnavickery9623]

Love how good you treat your animals!!!

[@Kurtiscott]

Off Grid Life and Michygoss has now become my favorite Sunday night double bill. Lovely job on the new sawmill platform! I do think that a raised walkway would complete the job nicely though. Just sayin.

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

Your Idea of a Cement pad under your sawmill is indeed a good idea! Keep your Sawmill scraps / firewood picked up, stacked up and out of the Snow, and cut it up in whatever length you Stove or Fire please takes.

[@charlesbass9532]

Guys you could use a set of pallet forks to move all that stuff. I use mine more than my bucket. Great to see your content.

[@jesseandrade8752]

I so enjoy watching your videos. The old veteran.

[@bobbygrace7520]

Me too old timer! I could watch other folks work all day!😛

[@colstace2560]

Glad to see you have aussie dogs, that blue heeler will run all day no worries 🙂👍🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@bobbygrace7520]

AussieAussieAussie…Gday Mate

[@BillRobinson-rl3dq]

On sawmill take out and change the center brackets around so your log dog is on the other side if you can. It only two to change I think 🤔. Good luck and job 👍🏻

[@marthapalmer1926]

Love watching you two,you are the best ones to watch!No standing around talking hard worker’s

[@davidfeatch1436]

Now that is a lovely mill setup. Yes build a walkway platform, then your always working out of the mud in bad weather. But also build a few X Frames to hold the off cuts then, when full, Greg can simply chainsaw them into firewood in-situ.

[@rossbrown1748]

Your dogs and your goats are so cute!

[@sueborden4815]

Wow, the clarity on your videos is AMAZING!!

[@harrytaylor6854]

Good to have the mill setting level, Great job guy's with the mill and cutting up the fell tree well done

[@racebanning6390]

SWEEET..... WELL DONE. MAYBE BRING IN SOME MATERIAL AND A GRADUAL SLOPE TO RAISE THE AREA YOU WALK ON. A STEP WOULD STICK OUT. BUT ITS SUPER SOLID NOW. ENJOY THOSE WARM DAYS, IT RAINED ALL DAY HERE IN SOUTHEAST IDAHO AND 60 DEGREES... AHHHH SO NICE!... GOD BLESS YA ALL.

[@rhonda9718]

Good afternoon Greg & Kate, I thought I'd quickly jump on as you both were in my thoughts. Were you aware of the fires breaking out in British Columbia ? As one lady stated that Trudy had withheld news on these recent events in your Country. Why a person wouldn't notify their people, is beyond me. Remember, no property is worth your Safety . And yes, we all have watched just how hard you two work on this land. Your goats are Mischievous, & put the dog in his place.🙄 I don't usually do comments very often, but just relieved your both ok. So, all to say, is keep up the good work. Stay Safe ! ❤️ Hugs & Well Wishes from England UK. Rhonda. BST: 16:00hrs.

[@jasoncarter7886]

next time you have to cut the tree like that use the bucket on the tractor to hold up the bottom of he tree that might help you love and prayers from Wales

[@hombredeacero3131]

Nice very nice. Platform is a great idea to make it ergonomically accessible to all

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Much better with a strong frame under the mill! God bless you guy's!

[@teresajames5993]

Those side slabs with the bark on, are great for firewood. Chop those into wood stove lengths fab for starting pieces ❤❤

[@martykennedy3962]

Sometime in the future you both will look back on all of this hard work and smile knowing it was worth the sweat and toil. I get a kick watching the animals especially the two goats. Take care and be safe!

[@Kench1ck]

They are just so cool. How good would you be at living in nature? Why do you think so?

[@kennethsanders963]

hi people, Greg I'd just like to say a happy life is a happy wife ! cheers you two.

[@northidahodreaming5657]

Nice mill base. Worried about you guys....wildfires and dense smoke! Prayers for you

[@graskeygirls3850]

Several years back Oshkosh Wisconsin college built a visitor center for their college. Oshkosh had many Sawmills along the Fox River back in the beginning of the founding of the city. When they went to drill the for the foundation they had to go down over 14 ft before they hit dirt and bedrock. 14ft was how much Sawdust dust along the River from all those sawmills

[@brendafarrow3117]

Thank You for everything. 😅FYI plant clover , cuts down on dust & grows anywhere.

[@DeirdreHickey-nx8nt]

That base is just so good. What a job 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@JLC24]

Hey guys really like the content and music score😊

[@rkins100]

Great addition to the mill base. Hope the fires are staying away from you. Prayers from Florida.

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@billroberts3864]

Katie, no matter what you folks have for a project, you seem to be capable of doing most everything. You don't shy away from pitching in and doing some of the hard work. You are strong and have confidence so you can tackle projects. When you smile it shows you know you did a great job. Blessings to you and Gregg as you move forward on your next task.

[@bobbygrace7520]

Aaand………YEAH!

[@ninemoonplanet]

All those offcuts someone doing cabinet making, finishing carpentry would love to have. The big pile of sawdust is great for the base of a good compost pile. If it's built well, compost before winter sets in. Shame to chip it. Smoky here, smoky there, ugh those massive fires around Kelowna, the Shuswap. Careful with that stack of offcuts now, too damn easy to ignite. Take care, watch the skies.

[@jrpritchard1622]

my goodness yall knocking down them projects be safe

[@1944chevytruck]

Good idea for mill...Awesome job!... hope your safe from forest fires!

[@bartonrobinson4266]

Can you unbolt the cross members that hold the dogs in place and turn them around, rebolt in place??

[@bobflores]

That mill will be so much better now. Looking forward to the deck build. Sometimes it looks like the goats hold their own against Juniper. The ball distraction does make for a more family friendly walks. Thanks for the video.

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@robertdouglas4130]

You guys are so resourceful. That is a great log that fell down. So fun watching you tackle projects, and how well the turn out!

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@michellebarber2676]

We were happy to see your video up today, we were worried about you both with wild fires both in Canada and Washington. State.😊

[@ld5714]

That fir tree that fell is nice and straight and should produce a lot of lumber for your deck and covering. Changes to the mill installation were well done, but I think a platform of some sort will be needed to adjust for the height difference, especially for you Katie. It's always an adjustiment and a getting used to process when changes are made. I always enjoy watching you guys tackle your projects. You always put a lot of thought into it, are inovative and work well together. Have a great week and be safe. Larry, Central Valley, Ca.

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@btrent9244]

Great video. Superb CAN DO characteristic you have. Teamwork will take you far in work and life.

[@MartinWilsey]

My nephew has a mill like yours. He puts all his long edge scraps in a rack that is designed so when it's full , he runs a chainsaw down it ever 18 inches and uses it for firewood.

[@alantorrance6153]

I can see a platform being built alongside the mill, one that you can walk along and that will make it easier for you to operate with the height of the platform being adjusted to what you need.

[@kennethparks4201]

Suggestion Undue the crossmenbers that has the dogs on them and turn them around. That will put the dogs on the other side.

[@ronaldclark2624]

Nice video. Congrats on that. Change usually brings some difficulty. That is a way to learn. Ron PTL USA

[@rexhavoc2982]

How many outfits did KT change into? I would recommend building your log stop outside the mill frame so the logs wont shift the mill when it plows into them. Maybe dig 2 post holes and set 2 wood posts a foot above the rail. Move the saw head in line with the log stops to be sure you have clearance. When loading the log ,remove the metal stops so you can roll the log onto the bunks, 4 more post holes for a saw head winter cover..

[@geebopbaluba1591]

One suggestion I would give you maybe is to weld 3 chain hooks on the top of your loader bucket to secure to when moving stuff around.

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@flyinggyros9745]

You guys done good. Alan

[@budwilliams6590]

You need to weld or bolt onto your bucket some grab hooks and use log chain. Safer, faster, one person operation.

[@paulhoneyman6923]

I miss the bus BUT what a difference now that it's gone. Your place looks so much better. Love the channel and look forward to all the Sunday updates.

[@geoffreykail9129]

Take the log stop bars off and reverse them in the frame so the log stops are on the opposite side. Same with the log clamps reverse them too.

[@shawnhulke7385]

A set of pallet forks on your tractor would be a back saver for moving logs and putting your cut lumber on. Always work smarter not harder.

[@wimspies8858]

Nice RAV4 😍 Keep up the good work!

[@stephenWHITMER-ft8kf]

Have you guys ever thought about a rack for your off cuts from your mill. Makes for a great place to stack them then cut into useable firewood for heat. I use to buy bundles of off cuts gram a mill. Bundles were 4’ x 4’ x 8 ‘ I used a ratchet strap around the middle to tighten up the bundle. Then cut the steel band strap that the mill put on. Then I used my chain saw a cut to the length i need for my wood burner. Worked great.

[@brandonh3803]

Thank you for the videos love them. Love how you two work so good with each other. Glad to see you guys are not shy of wareing little clothes. You guys have givin us good ideas be safe with the fires around you. Thanks again

[@relaxwithrick4970]

Hang a 5 gal pail off your sawdust chute to collect the sawdust. Easy to dump when full. Great job!

[@barryedwards1336]

Are the metal cross beams that hold the square tubes to stop the logs from falling off just bolted to the runner rails, if so is it just a simple case of unbolting and turn each one around to face the other way, do them one at a time so you don't knock things out of square.

[@larrybartlett7419]

U 2 working together another most excellent job done. Be safe

[@peterholmesgavleman]

Katie, my wife likes the red, white, pink & blue combination for the hi biz work clothing!

[@DaleSorber]

I know they are expensive, but if you ever buy a set of forks for the loader, you will NEVER regret the $ spent. I can't believe what you get done with the bucket. Great job!!!

[@FLYOD1945]

From the looks of the scrap pile, you’ll never run out if kindling.

[@wise1wood]

Enjoy your adventure. As an old man it kills me to watch you work around equipment in sandals and crocks. It's just an obsession of mine since I was a kid on a farm, wearing work boots, had the end of my shoe and toe cut off by a mower. What would have happened without a tough pair of work boots?

[@terrymedina7893]

Greg and Katie you work so well together 👍🏽 but Katie please wear proper shoes 🤭 while your working, I would hate for thing to fall on your feet 😳 Katie you make it looks so easy and I know it’s hard work , thank you 👍🏽

[@albarr4760]

Hi to both of you , listen I watch quite a few of you homesteads, I can tell you without contradiction your up there with the best, by that you guys Ppear to struggle sometimes, and it shows, but, you are a team and a good team, , I wish you could get running water that would I think be the icing on the cake , I wish youall the best, in the future, AL BARR 78 GLASGOW SCOTLAND , AND JUST A LITTLE , PS, YOU HAVE ONE OF THE MOST INHOSPITABLE I HAVE SEEN , MAY YOUR HIGHER POWER GO WITH YOU.

[@RaymondWKing-dn8wf]

The Voice of experience in construction work and logging offering useful labor-saving suggestions. You probably have a Quick attach / release Bucket on your Tractor, Buy yourselves a set of Quick Attach / relies Bin forks for your Tractor. Saves lots of hard back braking labor and you will be less likely to get one of you Hert doing something the Hardway. You can easily pick up most logs without a Can Hook and genteelly role Logs on to your sawmill instead of dropping them.

[@michaelh2797]

Dang Katy, look at those muscles carrying that huge 2x plank by yourself! 💪

[@bobbygrace7520]

Anything that is heavy enough to make you walk funny, should be shared!!

[@JEC11718]

Swap those cross braces around. Dogs will be back on the correct side.

[@mikeadkins1854]

Good job guys your wood should come out just fine now timber away ! Lol 👍👌

[@patriciafuchs5970]

You two work so well together. I enjoy watching each and every video you do. Sometimes they scare me, ( I’m 74 and not fleet of foot anymore), so I guess that tells me watching you guys climb up and down rocks or digging trenches, hauling logs is a safer use of time than taking my Walker to the woodpile. But the best part is all the things you do, I remember doing and am happier watching, remembering than doing. You are great at figuring how to make things work efficiently. Fun to watch!!

[@johntrevor5532]

This has to be the best entertaining video on Y Tube.Great stuff by two of the nicest people you could wish to meet well done.

[@albertdias5630]

Hey guys you need to get forks for the tractor

[@russelldelamotte6255]

good job , well done now just clean out the other side and feed the logs in from the other side fixed , oh build something on the sawdust side so you can pick up your timber with the tracker later i think what you have done is much better keep up the good work

[@fredrickugarner8278]

Also look for a quick attachment for the tractor that you can get forks and other simple used attachments picking the mill that will throw it out of wack always pickup things from under chains and straps can break and that is really dangerous.

[@waynedavenport3919]

Great job. Yes a platform for the sawmill would be so much better to walk on.

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@SuperHurdman]

You need to calibrate the head and release some of the upward tension on the saw It should just be adjusted enough that it takes little pressure to raise or lower it with your hand. Then you will find it will be rite for you Kate!

[@kevinwiley9696]

What a score with that tree!! Nice job guys

[@paulrutledge6994]

This is the first of your videos I have watched. Its a great video and I love you safety crocs.

[@brucewitcpalek5120]

That is some awesome trees to turn into great lumber !!

[@keluargaganfais1027]

Semoga menjalani hidup baru bersama pasanganmu, sukses dan sehat selalu👍👍👍

[@davidrogers-b1r]

That is what I'm talking about. be still my heart.

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

Wow nice thick solid posts. That stand/platform thingy is looking good!

[@MikeLPenny]

Hi Greg and Katie. Could you unbolt and rebolt the cross members around so that the dogs are on the side you want them to be on perhaps?

[@lauraquigley6403]

Great fix on the mill guy’s! I bet other people that mill could use this video as inspiration! The animals all look so Happy!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@Kench1ck]

They are just so cool with nature. What would life be like without nature?

[@bobtucker8875]

What you guys done with the mill is going to be a game changer 😊. Great content 👍 guys, thanks for sharing.

[@Goranggareng18]

makasih

[@ritahall8653]

Slot of work

[@bobbygrace7520]

Hmmm

[@watchthe1369]

I expect if you had a chain, or even the right cable, you could probably drag 2 logs at a time dragging them behind with something to keep the tops from digging into the dirt. Looks like you are having fun too, so there is that.

[@carolfaberpeake857]

Lol that last log load last Iooked so sketchy but it worked!!! The mill looks great!!

[@patblaney6147]

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[@louis220558]

Awesome love the mill stand

[@realamerican6101]

Juniper needs a football helmet with those goats and touch down on the wood mill.

[@nancybottemiller2522]

You two work so well together, the new foundation for the sawmill is fantastic! Now back to some great milling😂

[@Kench1ck]

This is what I call living in nature. So cool place surrounded with trees. How much nature is there where you live?

[@bkehomestead7588]

A set of skid steer quick attached pallet forks would make hauling logs much easier. It would save time and frustration.