Tips & Tricks Quarter Sawn Lumber

[@jdcarroll5290]

I love watching your channel. I too got my tractor from Sean at Smith Enterprises. I have 60 acres in lillington and am getting ready to start milling my trees to build out buildings for the tractors and other big stuff. Thanks for this video, can you do one that shows how to get the most boards out of a log?

[@archeryuniverse]

This is the first time I have had anyone explain why I would want quarter sawn wood, Thanks. Now I want a sawmill.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your comment. If you look at the lumber sold at the big box stores, they are passing off poor cuts for prime cuts. I truly enjoy the sawmill.

[@deanbarr5740]

I never knew this Tony. Good stuff to know. I'm soon gonna be retired at age 61. Then I'm gonna get me a sawmill. You've explained things in layman's terms that I can understand. Makes sense I've bought 1 inch lumber at sawmill and have seen and experienced the cupping your talking about. This is good to know, and how to prevent this from happening. Thanks buddy.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your comments. I know you will enjoy a sawmill.

[@stevewilliams4106]

Great video, talk all you want. You're a vet and you earned my respect. Enjoy a cold ice tea. Enjoy.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your comment. I hope to get back to the sawmill tomorrow.

[@johndoe-uf9pu]

if you've ever had the opportunity to salvage an old house (1900 or so) you might notice the interior trim is often flat sawn pieces, and if you see the back side they probably have been plowed out with a plow axe to break the grain so they wont cup. even new trim has a back cut on it to relieve the grain to prevent cupping. thx for the informative vids. everytime i watch your vids i get closer to ordering one.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I am learning more each time I build a new project. I am interested in how they did the old ways.

[@scrapeyhawkins5299]

With the lumber I just got from you today I will be fixing my barn and making a goat stand.....Thanks 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Great to meet you my friend. I hope to get the mill running this week if time lets us.

[@scrapeyhawkins5299]

Yeah I hope ya do....I have a couple of wide pieces thinking about making you 2 Viking chairs you could put around the fire....

[@terichampion1165]

This is educational, entertaining and worth the watch

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@matthewrickards5367]

I have an OS 36 with a 14 horsepower Kohler electric start and love my Frontier Mill, keep posting like your videos

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I can't wait to get out to the sawmill. We have been pulled off mission with life.

[@HamiltonvilleFarm]

Awesome looking studs

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Don't you know it!

[@charleshanna2089]

Loved your video Both entertaining and informative Thank you for sharing your experience

[@gringopines3476]

OUTSTANDING VIDEO TONY... I TOLD MY GOOD FRIEND DAN FROM BACK 40 FIREWOOD TO CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO... YOU KEEP --EM COMMIN... HE LIKES NATHAN TOO... WHAT A TRIP KEEP PUSHIN ON MY FRIEND... PEACE...

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Great to hear from you, my friend. I hope to run the mill this week for a few days.

[@davidedwards3734]

Awesome looking lumber!! Great video Tony. Have a Safe Day

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate that. We are working hard to learn more. Most of my first lumber was a failure. 😁

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

It was a good day, today! I learned some new things! Nice job teach! If you can teach me something. You can teach anybody! lol Enjoyed the video Tony! Have a good weekend! See ya!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Have a great weekend, my friend.

[@HomesteadJay]

Good stuff tony! Been enjoying the sawmill videos!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. With the price of lumber, there will be more! 😁

[@Bodhranarama]

Thanks as always Tony. I learn something every video.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I do too. As I prepared for this video, I learned and solidified my understanding.

[@judypace4856]

Loved watching this !!! Makes me want to build something!!! Great job !!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you.

[@freedompanda9438]

Great stuff! Really appreciate the easy-to understand style of teaching. Subscribed. God bless!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We are learning so much each day.

[@mountainblokemoments]

Great video mate, I have just got my bandsaw mill up and running, I haven’t cut much timber with it yet but the little I have has been very satisfying.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is one of the most peaceful things. I love to see the lumber come off the mill.

[@robertgilchrist5415]

Great explanation on 1/4 sawn wood!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. It is not perfect but gets the thought across.

[@bhepner1]

Nice job! Interesting too. I like how you present your videos.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I am learning to tell the story in video. Still learning.

[@Wheelloader__]

Nice video Tony. The company I work for makes dowels. The sawer dogs the log saws to the middle flips it and saws the rest. No precision needed.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It is an art. After a year, I am seeing basic grain characteris. 😁

[@CairnCreek]

Great video guys. Most of the time I don’t have the patience to quarter saw my 2x4’s.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you brother. I didn't have the patience to before, but I waisted my time not doing it right. 😀

[@davida.p.9911]

Nice boards! Great cuts! 👍😎

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It only took a year 😁😁😁

[@TheOldJarhead]

Very nice video! I found you because it was pointing to my video on the same topic! lol I'll say there are some differences with manual vs hydraulic mills as we can rotate on the deck and do things a little different but very nice work for a manual mill! Cheers!

[@dannydrake7348]

Good job sir, always enjoy watching, we have made our first KZbin video just having trouble getting it to upload, but we will figure it out

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I will be looking for the video. I appreciate your support. Tony

[@dankwizard]

The Harry Potter music makes this so magical

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. I have a music subscription and pick music from this. If I like it, I use it.

[@donaldmckie5960]

Like your video , first I’ve seen of yours. Quarter sawing is the way to go, but time consuming if production is key and yes go with a larger engine or sharp blade. Either way ,sharpen your own blades is a huge plus if milling often stay safe

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am going to sharpen blades tomorrow. We have had terrible storms.

[@genewileyopa]

Thanks for the video. I see your on a Northern Tool video with the Weld generator job you did on your trailer the other day. Good for you. Be safe Iowa cares

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Hello, my friend. The Welder Generator is fantastic. Harbor Freight is stepping up their game. The ramps are holding.

[@GPOutdoors]

Hey good day Tony! Very informative and helpful - thanks for taking us through it. Have a great weekend out there!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I hope it helps the new sawyer seeing it through my eyes. Trail and error! You have a great weekend to.

[@frankfarms1]

thanks for the info, great video...

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

[@WolfgangR75]

really good job. And i have cut over 1000 kubikmeters

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@mitch_smith]

Now I just gotta find a sawmill! Unless your gonna upgrade and sale me that one! I mean, what’s the point in being big time YT famous if you don’t skip past the wait list!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

They are both fun and useful. I heard there are over one year of waits on sawmills right now. I appreciate you.

[@paulbriggs3072]

The more dense the grain, the better? In the case of oaks for instance, the denser the growth rings, the more brittle and weaker the wood. The wider the growth rings, (faster grown) the stronger the wood. This is the opposite of softwoods. I agree that its nice to make your own real 2 by real 4 lumber. Here in New York State, they stopped requiring stamped lumber be used for homebuilding if its rough cut. You can use rough cut non-stamped lumber for a house and it will pass code. They did this around 10 years ago to help small sawmills and found that the quality was every bit as good as stamped lumber when inspected. One of the few states that allow this. (Luke 24:46-47)

[@TheHypnotstCollector]

I'm miling Nor Calif Black Walnut. from watch I am cutting for figure mostly so I mostly find a fork/crotch and cut that way. I'm kinda scared to quarter saw because so far, when I look, the wood grain loses some of its "wow" factor. What sayeth thou:: should I cut black walnut as slabs or is there more value in quarter saw. PS. Soon I am cutting a 20" dia 10' tall walnut and its straight.... I await your suggestions.

[@ryanduffin9434]

I have a green salt mill it's a 26 but you're sure it looks nice you're looking nice I like the factors this It has a trailer I did opt for the 14 horsepower

[@ryanduffin9434]

Thanks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I built my trailer. It is a bit heavier.

[@jamesbrooks5442]

im running 18hp and need about 25hp 12" throat all hydraulic 32" cut but im cutting white oak

[@blackwolfacres2759]

Hi since getting hold of Norwood is impossible, We have assembled our OS31, thought we had all square, but when we roll the cutting head all the way to the front, it contacts one stop and is still 1" from the other stop. What is the easiest way to get the sides "unskewed"? Any help will be appreciated.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Reach out to me on my website contact page. I don't think we can get this done with the comment section.

[@caydensoutdoorlife4547]

First comment- great thanks!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Where have you been? I have been looking for your next video!

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

Thanks buddy for sharing god bless

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

God Bless my friend.

[@donshaughnessy3281]

Fantastic video. You were spot on with your advice. I had the same learning curve when I got my 023 in 2019. If you upgrade to a 14 hp, you will need to upgrade the centrifugal clutch. You can throw a Predator 8 hp (301cc) on use the same clutch. Brings your torque up to 14.9 ft lbs which is what really gives you your cutting power. I have one ready to put on mine, but we've downsized and moved from our house of 30 years about 3 weeks ago. Sawmill time has not appeared on my wife's to do list yet. I'll shoot you an update once I install it.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I appreciate the insight. I am read to upgrade soon

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Did you upgrade your sawmill?

[@donshaughnessy3281]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Have not put the engine on yet. I put the new clutch on just in case I go to a bigger engine later. I was throwing blades like you were after the new clutch was installed. I had to move the engine forward on the head due to the pulleys being out of line. Fixed the problem immediately.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am waiting on a clutch. I have the new engine mounted. Hopefully the clutch will be here tomorrow.

[@donshaughnessy3281]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Cannot wait to see the upgrade. I think it will be a game changer.

[@andrewanderson1436]

Heck ya learned something today lol. Just go all out and 22hp predator on that bad boy lol.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am learning something every day with this sawmill.

[@inthewoods5640]

Check out a timber buddy mill!

[@ronniewilliz153]

Trial an error is the best way to learn lol

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I have the "ERROR" part down! I just keep on moving forward.

[@ronniewilliz153]

@@TonysTractorAdventure it happens to us all but not giving up is the key.

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

A bigger engine will be very nice, with less fatigue, and faster cutting= more production. Those were really nice Real, 2x4"s

[@dennisbrooks4742]

I think you should now up-grade to a more up-market saw mill rather than trying to improve an entry level mill. db (UK)

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think I will upgrade. I have looked at Woodmizer, Baker, Cooks, and Logosol. They are well made but expensive.

[@markmiles4359]

Ordered a mill the other day. 18 month wait.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

What brand?

[@wdnewhart]

Yes get the 14 HP you should have got it in the first place or maybe OS 27

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I think I should have got a Baker Products, Woodmizer, or Cooks. We live and learn. I never really dreamed I would get into it this much. A sawmill is addictive.

[@wdnewhart]

@@TonysTractorAdventure It sound like me you should have went for one of the Norwood saw

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

@Bill Newheart, yep or the Norwood.

[@wdnewhart]

@@TonysTractorAdventure Hi Tony I have a question and you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to but my question is I’m 73 years old and I’m thinking about buying a sawmill what are your thoughts on this at my age for hobby only

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am all for it. A tractor with a grapple will make the work much lighter. It is a good workout too.

[@markGrimm-t2g]

ya that motor was struggling defiantly put a 14hp on her

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

That is an old video. We ended up putting a 14 horsepower electric start on the Sawmill. It screamed through wood. Here recently we upgraded to the OS 35 with a 22 horsepower. It is bad to the Bone.

[@anotheryogateacher8499]

too much HP can lead to wavy cuts when you hit a knot. better to keep lower HP and go more slowly.

[@leaningcedarcamp3719]

Upgrade. 14 hp

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Check out my later videos where I did upgrade the sawmill engine. After about a year, I upgraded the entire sawmill to an OS 35. That dude is a beast.

[@leaningcedarcamp3719]

@TonysTractorAdventure after I posted, I looked at the dates. Oops. Then again, I'm a guy who loves power stuff, learning, helping everyone else out but doesn't like working on my own stuff....

[@leaningcedarcamp3719]

Also, I've been learning about sawing with my LX55 and how easy it is to make mistakes. There's a lot more to sawing than dropping a log on and going at it. My early efforts produced junk. Getting better. No pro, but better....

[@mullima]

Bro. Upgrade that motor to 14+ HP

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I agree. It would be a beast with 14HP.

[@williamdias4473]

This sawmill is good for somebody with a lot of time on their hands with the amount of time and money you spent running your machine. Your tractors you could have went to the box store and bought the 2 by fours. And already had the project built. Sorry, Tony, but I'm looking at the facts.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

The fact is this. I like having the sawmill. I use the tractors for a lot more than just the sawmill. I cut 6 White Oak beams that cost more than the sawmill. There is a lot more to the world than just 2x4s

[@williamdias4473]

That's not the point. The point is the fuel that you use to run the sawmill. And the tractor cost just as much as buying the 2 by force. And not to mention all the time, it takes to run the 2 / 4 a lot of time. You're better off going down buying the 2 by fours that you want it be a lot cheaper. That's my point. I can see making special cuts beams and other large pieces of wood but 2 by fours. It's just the waste of time and energy.

[@larryarnold5017]

@@williamdias4473 You’re not sorry. You’re just an ass. The facts are you probably make stupid comments all the time. But believe your superior! Keyboard warrior lmao And I’m sure you always need to have the last word This man shared his experience…what have you ever done??? Feel free to list all your great accomplishments for mankind!!!!

[@ww3ok]

Your sawmill is blindingly fast compared to my chainsaw mill. :(

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

This is true. It is a matter of perspective. Still, I think I can get a much better rate of production with a 14hp engine.

[@ericanderson8556]

Yep….you need more power.