Timber Framed Barn Part 4 Milling 20 Tons Of Logs In To 8x8's

For thew last two week we have had some nice dry weather witch is unusual for this time of year. I took the opportunity to get some milling done for the barn. I got through about 25tons of timber and the timber frame barn timbers are starting to pile up.

[@thornhedge9639]

Finally: something positive happening in the world! Thank you Kris!!!

[@bbbaaa976]

I read the entire Ryan's kzbin.infoUgkxGqOCINHE0Z0E5gxzSdNi9NWGugRY5Hm2 Plans and was able to make a shed plan. Using Ryan's Shed Plans alone, the shed itself is great. Where I wish I knew more is with respect to ground preparation and foundations. Maybe that's beyond the scope of Ryan's Shed Plans.

[@nick.caffrey]

It is really heartening to see a young man just OWN his space! You have a plan, you have skills, you are growing them, AND you are taking care of your part of the planet. Man, you are an example to us all. Half a million subs coming up soon!

[@wayneaho5098]

Qwwwè

[@co59720]

Damm strait.

[@christgray86]

A man working in a very good relationship, his support is there and the balance for them both is what makes all of this happen.

[@marianfrances4959]

Um a woman is working there, also...

[@jamesconley5938]

​@@wayneaho5098and I

[@SilverGoth]

Back at the beginning of the pandemic when I started watching your channel I would not have believed that you would be where you are today, with a tractor and a machine shop a woodshop and a house and an electricity building and hydroelectric and solar and chickens and a greenhouse and mill and and and... You have done so well for yourself! Always a pleasure to see a new video from you, Kris!

[@TigerCarpenter]

And you forgot about the plasma cutter and Land Rover and milling machine

[@annrhodes3544]

And the sheep and the geese!

[@davekoster7951]

And Puss.

[@TigerCarpenter]

@@annrhodes3544 and the chicken hut Nd the greenhouse and and and

[@michaelfrancis7072]

@@TigerCarpenter And the post driving machine for the Tractor, and the engine rebuild on the van etc etc.

[@nigelsansom2407]

A great description of the old 'wandering heart' problem encountered by timber framers down the ages.

[@siongarrett3486]

The work you put into the land and then find the time to edit the videos at quality is outstanding.

[@tbrowniscool]

Blows my mind he could do this saw-milling on his own! Incredible

[@controversialrebel5639]

Hi Kris, all of your videos no matter what they are about, are great. They're actually very relaxing to watch, almost therapeutic. Keep up the good work. Take care and stay safe.

[@JustJon101]

This is so humbling to watch. All of your content is inspiring, great job meode.

[@69Buddha]

And here I was on a Friday afternoon feeling a sense of accomplishment for baking bread...and you come along and mill 25 tons of timber. :D Just kidding of course -- well done and thanks for another vid!

[@lja6420]

Buddha, I was pleased at pouring my first Friday cocktail.... Jeesh, now I need a nap after watching Kris... He is a machine...

[@WILSON.1]

Those logs are so nice and straight. Very satisfying.

[@xXGENDAMAGEXx]

It just warms my heart to watch you work. And hear you talk threw your thought process. I really hope you doing well. We’re still dealing with horrible inflation caused by criminals in banking and government.

[@jamesberkheimer]

I spent the past few months binging my way through all the videos on this channel. This is the first video I had to wait to come out. I have to say I've never been so excited to watch someone cut wood for 37 min.

[@trapped7534]

I always find myself smiling from ear to ear when watching you work outside. I can’t do too much heavy labor anymore,I’ll be 68 next month and I am a great grandmother. I was/am a registered nurse when I worked. But when I was home I loved working outside. I always helped my Dad,brothers and husband with any work they had to do. Daddy took me everywhere with him when I was little,made a major tomboy out of me. Love watching you work!!! God bless you and yours!!!!

[@boywonder6659]

The mill you designed and made is absolutely fabulous.

[@shortsweettoo]

You are nothing short of brilliant Kris. I have no doubt you will be even more wonderful to watch once you get all your solid infrastructure in place. Looking forward to watching your get there.

[@darngoodday5933]

Greetings from across the pond, here in the U.S.A. The wife is half Welsh and they hail from Anglesey. The other half is Scotch-Irish as is I. We're restoring our 18th century log home and adding timber frame additions ourselves. Also restoring the timber frame barn. Nice to see others continuing the craft of timber frames. Like your channel. Regards.

[@Valisk]

After a week of working my arse off, there's nothing more satisfying than watching Kris work his arse off. The difference is that I've been pushing corporate pixels around all week and Kris has actually accomplished something of real value.

[@briangarrow448]

Reminds me of our wood cutting project 3 years ago. We got a huge load of old utility poles made of yellow and red cedar that we cut into beams and planks. We now have a beautiful fence around our farm, a new pergola, 4 picnic tables and matching benches, along with years worth of assorted cedar boards for home projects! The best part is the wood was free. It was old utility poles removed from a desert power line that would have been burned by the utility had we not offered to take the wood!

[@rickbell3402]

Hello from Canada 🇨🇦! Just starting to watch this barn building series now. I admire your persistence and determination in milling all those timbers! Well done!

[@andreasbrachold2848]

Thanks Kris! You're work is amazing and inspiring!

[@Richie8a8y]

Kris, You’re the coolest guy I know. Sending you best wishes - you Dot n Puss and all your beautiful animals.

[@ochjooh5385]

Good Morning all. I'm sitting here on Saturday morning, having a coffee and looking at your video extremely relaxed. Watching you do it makes me want to do the same. A great video. Thank you, I had a lot of fun watching it. Greetings from Frankfurt Germany. Greetings Chris

[@slougo5909]

Kris, I've run into a few Milling videos, Not that I was Looking. And Your's was the Most Educating Milling video I've seen. Thank You Young Man, Good Stuff

[@makingstuffwales]

Great work Kris!

[@Shnick]

Watch that can’t hook, never push one, always pull so you’re not falling on the log. Watching the whole series, well done!

[@racebanning6390]

WONDERFUL MILLED TIMBERS AND LOOK AT ALL THAT FANTASTIC FIREWOOD. NOTHING WASTED!! WELL DONE AND SAVED SO MUCH MONEY.

[@timsuttonlovinlife-]

I wish other KZbinrs would understand this concept! 😂14:19 That’s why I love your channel mate, you’re teaching people stuff that’s more beneficial to them than anything we’ve ever learned in schools or colleges and it’s important for people to know these skills, there’s something really not quite right with the world we live in today and it’s not getting any better, I think in the near future people are going to really regret not knowing how do this stuff for themselves. Thanks Mate 👍🏻

[@ivyturnbull7460]

I really enjoy watching your videos, They are so real and interesting. Your honesty is outstanding and that you do not edit out when things go wrong. A person can learn so much from you. I hope you never get tired of showing the rest of us what you are doing everyday. Thank You Kris.

[@donnashelby1546]

Watching you milling is somehow calming to me. You have a rhythm in your method & voice which sets this listener at ease. Your work ethic is admirable and your outlook is too.

[@leonwilks4114]

Not a brown nose by any means but the min i see kris harbor pop up in my watch list I'm like what's i got in store now💯✌absolute breath of fresh air boss

[@daverichardson5861]

Brilliant vid Kris and showing good planning. Enjoying watching the work. Stay well.

[@tacticaladvance]

Kris I am sitting at home watching you working hard. I am huffing and puffing just watching lol. What you are doing on your land is commendable.

[@rebeccamunoz4596]

A beautiful day in your neck of the woods! Thanks for sharing interesting & relaxing 👍🤗❤✌👋

[@poulsonarrow]

How satisfying hey Kris that must be to look back at that stockpile of a future project in wood , the magic of the minds eye " Think it , Plan it , Make it ( yes hard work ) but those fruits of labour will live on for years to come . As said in another comment nice to see a hands on reality taking shape .

[@denisscott3073]

Hi kris 👋 thanks for this video update and information great video as always thanks 👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🚌🚌🚌

[@Bokooda]

You have to be the most versatile, practical, resourceful, hardworking and forward-looking person I've ever seen on KZbin. If you didn't have it, you research it, then built it, learnt from your mistakes and the fixed them. Thank you for pursing your dream and all the hard work and struggling you've put in over the years - and for sharing your 'family's' journey along the way. I'd recommend anyone to watch his videos from the start - from a flat in London, building a wind-turbine in his backyard and lock-up garage to living in a tent on a wet and windy hillside in Wales for a month on his own... You're a very clever bloke Kris and I've loved watching your dream evolve over the years.

[@IamTheBrassMonkey]

How you handled the wood at 35:31 just shows how much respect you have for the wood and you how are you treat each individual piece.

[@achitophel5852]

The planning and forethought that goes into everything he does is breathtaking. It really is beyond outstanding.

[@jasonhildebrand1574]

He planned ahead of time to build a barn out of round wood, and then remembered that he might get hurt in the future, so that plan was scrapped, and it became a timber frame build which would allow for the accumulation of years worth of firewood which can then be stored within the barn itself. Win - Win, if you ask me ! bravo !

[@meganInVermont]

I’ve loved watching all of your videos and am so impressed at your energy and ingenuity. Pleeeease consider wearing more protective gear when using a chainsaw though. I’m a Paramedic and have seen way too many bad injuries when things go wrong in a heartbeat! We all need you healthy and in one piece 😊!

[@Jabbo6]

Kris keep up, you are an example of sustainability and i enjoy always your documentary about your progress✊

[@darren_anscombe]

I love how you are designing and building (possibly over-enginerering?) this to last way past your own lifetime, possibly your own childen's lifetime, using materials in a sustainable way. I've followed your videos for quite a while and you bring joy in everything you do. Your attention to detail is immculate - something breaks, just fix it. Need somthing for a project, just make it. The world is full of people like you and we should all be grateful. Thank you for sharing your skills with us.

[@troykruse5161]

I was really bummed out at 10:10 but then perked back up at 10:11. Keep up the good work and videos comin. Thanks Kris

[@lja6420]

This channel should have a million subs... If you like the channel share it and we can help Kris grow, , subs, likes and comments affect his analytics on KZbin which helps him financially to carry on creating his amazing content!! 💕💕💕

[@TigerCarpenter]

Thanks for giving all of us an inspiration and example of what the hard work and having clear goals can produce. I am far behind you but I already have 40 meters deep water well, solar system, and house foundation and ground floor columns and subfloor are done. I ran out of money and need to halt the house construction for 6 months, but it's OK

[@mmcc310]

It is nice to see something positive, your channel, Mountain Maple Ranch and Red Poopy always are entertaining! Thank you

[@bobfromtheband1]

Super job Kris, looking forward to the build now👍

[@yanbbrox]

Yeah, Kris has made my weekend with a video!

[@yanbbrox]

@@BlackForestWoodCo. This doesn't look like it's from this channel, but yet it is highlighted comment, is this real?

[@jeantaylor9119]

Your love of timber is inspiring. Totally enjoyed watching. ❤

[@cathybrewer8958]

Thank you very much! I did enjoy this video. Enjoy the milling and hearing you explain about the wood being cut. Hope you get those timbers covered before the next rain. Stay safe and warm.

[@sarahonfire]

Bet all that wood smells fantastic. What a great way to spend a few days. Enjoyed watching. Thanks

[@darrellcaruk8880]

Awesome video. You have skills Nicely done. Looking forward to the Build. 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@keithjacobson4493]

You are one seriously hard working man. Well done!

[@fordyootbling2189]

Looking happy and well despite the cold weather. Great work and very inspirational for us mortals. Keep up the good work.

[@sgullage]

Started watching for the hydropower content, stayed to watch the hardest working man on the planet reshape his piece of the world, one day at a time. Amazing

[@ohcrapwhatsnext]

You get off cuts and sawdust for many uses...I am so jealous...I wish it was me doing that.... Great work...

[@mikeduda3173]

I really enjoyed the series where you built that Mill. I'm glad it's performing so well for you. Another 300 year structure going up. Good for you.

[@OLDMANDOM42.Dominic]

Good looking timbers!!! Nothing wrong with stocking up on firewood! Good on you! Thanks for sharing sir!

[@1943L]

Your projects are all inspiring, but the mill and the way you made it and use it is really impressive.

[@MegaWilliam36]

Love your videos Kris, always looking forward to your content!

[@d.j.robinson9424]

Always extraordinary work Kris, very well done. I especially like your angles and transition edits. 👍👍💚

[@JimfromIndy]

I love this. I live in suburbia, with very little opportunity to exercise the skills you use on a daily basis, so I live vicariously through you. Thanks.

[@justingibbons5559]

You're an amazing guy Kris that is some hard work. Good job! 👍

[@snotina]

great to see another video!!! Let the building continue.......love seeing the progress of your hard work.

[@Gusski84]

Kris, your video updates are much anticipated and enjoyed... Slow & Steady!

[@curiositylandrover]

Fascinating to watch. Very skilled and interesting to watch. Learnt alot. Thank you for taking the time to film.

[@JDDupuy]

Beautiful and purposeful timber you have milled. Must be so gratifying to see that stack grow. The barn will last hundreds of years when it is complete because of your skill and determination. Loved watching this one! Cheers....

[@ellentaylor4351]

Hard work but when you have a plan you make it happen. All comes together if you put in the work. Make it happen Kris, watching from Shrewsbury.🔈🔉🔊

[@richardsterne2875]

Its amazing what you can do when the weather is onside.

[@nobbybrown8056]

Amazing work as usual, you sure get my admiration for the way you live your life. If I had been aware that I could have lived like this when I was younger, I would be doing it too, but I'm too old and disabled now.

[@chriseyrewalker]

As always - a pleasure to watch your process and progress. Keep it up!

[@CalvinCycle]

Nice work Kris. Loved watching your economic milling of the bigger logs. Looking forward to seeing this plan come together.

[@jaycweingardt11]

1700mm long, 3 inches thick. Now that is a man that is comfortable and confident with all measurements.

[@ianmcconnel1909]

I love watching your videos. You’re truly building something special. Keep it up you’re doing great.

[@MrMotorNerd]

Hey Kris , You could add a counterweight at height down the end of the saw bench which would autofeed the saw, when connected by rope etc . Tune the weight to the feed rate cheers Love ya work .

[@stephenbirds5169]

Thoroughly enjoyed your video Kris. I had circular stone saws 1.2M and 600mm bladed on 3m steel bed (beam saws), all takes more time than most folk thinks. Well done and thanks. All the best.

[@davidgoodland6780]

Yes sir! Stoked. So amped to see the progress brother! Freakin G

[@cernunnoskali]

Looks really satisfying milling your own timber.

[@onlyme7939]

Too many words needed to comment on this video so I’ll just use the one , amazing 👏👏

[@DaveAppleton]

Another great video. Don't worry about the content being super exciting, most of us would watch anything you're up to. Well done on your hard work.

[@mariewoodcock1244]

You are a simply amazing young man. Keep up your brilliant content. Thank you.

[@kameljoe21]

You almost need a deck over the tire for turning the logs. My old neighbor's mill was in a barn he built for it. Which had a small chamber under the mill for the saw dust. The mill sat on a lip which you could get down in the cavity to level and adjust the bed. The load side had a set of kind rail tracks in a cavity that you could open the door and slide out the carriage and with a tractor load the carriage. Then pushing it in to the shop it would arrive right next to the mill and it was at the correct height and you just pulled the log stops and rolled the log on to the mill. The standing and walking side was all concrete this was the side to which you would put all of the cut wood and using a old fork lift could move it about in that side of the building. The mill side was on the down slop of the area which is how it was dug down yet still came out levelish. I kind wish he had a small exavator or make some sort of thing to grapple the logs with from the pile would have made for a faster day. Yet in the summer it was cooler than outside and in the winter it was warmer inside by just burning all of the scraps and sawdust.

[@nick.caffrey]

I think you enjoyed your time with your neighbour. I hope you are enjoying life still!

[@peterarmstrong8613]

Hi Kris, it’s good to see you getting stuck into large dimensional timber rather being at war with Land Rover and Mitsubishi. Regards to you both, Pete. Australia.

[@ronaldmartin7892]

What a grafter! Amazing! Strength to your elbow, Kris.

[@alastairmackay4589]

Bloody incredible work ethic. Such a daunting set of tasks to do on your own. Heart of a lion!

[@shaunsworld430]

Kris, you never do anything half heartedly…… I truly do look forward to seeing your videos, your attitude of can do and able to turn your hand to almost anything reminds me of my grandfather so much! But I think what makes it for me is when you are happy “chuffed” with what you’ve done each day, may the world bring to you everything that you deserve……

[@jimcarlisle2309]

Super Cool Videos, thanks!

[@stejonesy]

Love your work mate. You've got an inspiring attitude towards problems you encounter

[@carlroge]

cant wait to see this series Kris!

[@stephenrobbins9901]

First thing I saw you make was a bowl sculpted from a piece of wood,then you started the roundhouse, you have come a long way ,excellent video as always, thanks.

[@dantheman6698]

that works out well to get all the beams and massive piles of firewood, you saved thousands and got a few years of very cheap heating !

[@kittonsmitton]

Great job Kris as you know it's worth the effort in the long run, Kudos.

[@1956vern]

Thanks Kris! On your Cable come along keep the handle but put a extension so you can use you impact to wind the logs up on bed of sawmill! Less work loading logs!

[@jennifercash1093]

so refreshing to hear someone else with the same attitude to firewood as me and my dad - we manage a small patch of deciduous woods in north yorkshire and typically have 8+ tons of logs split, dried and stacked at any given time. This year, due to ill health we are down to just 3 tons, so we are very grateful to have had that store in place!. We always say that firewood warms you several times over - felling/clearing/gathering, chopping/splitting/stacking and finally burning!

[@pamelajnerren]

You’re an inspiration for anyone who is wondering if they can make the off grid lifestyle work for themselves. Keep up the good work. 😃

[@everestyeti]

Another excellent video, really like how you explain what you can get out of and what your looking for in a length of raw timber, very interesting. I know your proud of a lot of things you do, but when that barn is completed I bet you're totally have the biggest smile. You've not only designed it, your making everything it needs to be built with as well and I have no doubt that you'll be joining in with the build as well. Most of us mere mortals look back at a 4x6 shed that we've built with a full set of instructions and parts and think that looks good, but this is off the scale. Can't wait to see it start and watching it take shape.

[@carolewarner101]

Really very exciting to see you getting all your wood milled up for the barn, and you've really gotten a LOT done, so congratulations! We just finally got approved to build our house and will be milling up our lumber for it in the spring as well. So it's inspiring to see you making your dream a reality because if you can do it, we can do it too!

[@MattSaysSmile]

For the last week or so I’ve been suffering withdrawal symptoms whilst waiting for your latest video. Great inspirational content as usual, really appreciate you finding the time make these videos.💪👍🙂

[@norfunk]

I'm still amazed you made that mill, it's a fantastic bit of kit that's paid for itself over and over again.

[@alfiewhippet.]

Fantastic Work Kris, everything you say in this vid makes total sense. Keep it up. I've been making window frames for the last month in my tiny workshop, and I'm so fed up of the joinery, but they're nearly done, and I can get back to doing some less repetitive stuff again. Watching vids on KZbin is quite relaxing. Thank you for sharing.

[@BandiMasha]

Nice work Kris. Can't wait to see your barn completed Mate👍🙂