Using an Alaskan Mill to turn dead trees into wood you can use

[@BermPeakExpress]

A lot of people keep commenting about bar oil, seemingly concerned that we may not be using it. At 11:30 in the video, that’s a one gallon jug of bar oil in my right hand, so you can take a deep breath and sleep easy!

[@benstark4698]

Hi Seth

[@noahluckman7249]

Make sure you keep using the same bar and chain oil don't change also a ripping chain might help

[@Ahmed-gu1vx]

just letting ya know that I ain't a mountain biker but I love your vids.

[@bananasstuff3344]

@@mishras1595 convert to single speed

[@johnchristmas2304]

i have milled and built alot with chainsaw, watch your chain tension , chains stretch alot with age, ripping chain is alot closer to 90 deg, just get good at hand sharpening with the saw on the mill and slowly sharpen closer to 90 to the chain for better ripping, milling is hard on bars, if it starts binding or cutting curves , flip the bar or mill in another spot on the bar, you need to maintain your bar. chain tension helps cut strieght. you should be able to pull the chain to expose half to 3/4 of the driver depending on bar length.

[@happehcsgo]

i cant believe the level of quality on what is considered a secondary extras channel, sometimes i like this content more than the main channel stuff just because of how dang good it is

[@kevinkanning4970]

Happeh CSGO yea Seth please keep on posing more often on this channel it is amazing

[@ebrown1221]

I was just thinking I may like this channel more than the original.

[@Dimondthomas]

I 100% agree

[@atooch213]

The videos on this channel sort of remind me of old seths bike hacks videos

[@TheMeta6]

I'm only subscribed to this channel!

[@sila9655]

From a guy not wearing a helmet in the early videos, to a man with safety trousers . I'm really proud of you. No joke.

[@flucasflu]

Sila yey

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

Berm Peak is the ultimate quarantine compound

[@jackmorgan5431]

Berm peak, Matt Jones quarantine series and Brendan faircloughs trail videos are a blessing rn 😂

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

@@jackmorgan5431 Helping us all stay entertained! (along with Tiger King)

[@slopestyleer5160]

No, I'd think you'd change your mind if you saw Max Fredrikssons compound

[@lillee4207]

Except there’s no weed

[@Studio23Media]

LilLee420 That you know of... Would you show yours on camera? I wouldn't. 😂

[@hellonwheels6429]

mate I'd recommend getting a proper face Sheild designed for sawing, just a bit of a safety tips, saved my dad from losing an eye

[@BermPeakExpress]

That's a good tip, and I actually have one... when milling he lost an eye? It seems like with the saw down there all the chips would fly out real low

[@iamboring159]

@@BermPeakExpress yoo i love your vidz man keep up the good work Also yes plz protect yourself we dont want anything to happen to you My dad got an axe to the chainsaw to the knee plz be carefull using one

[@BlueCollarBachelor]

Bugs eyes goggles. Face shields get in the way and you end up taking them off or flipping them up.

[@TheMidnightModder]

@@BermPeakExpress "saved my dad from losing an eye" he didn't lose it because of the face protection

[@Crafter0323]

Yeah Id recommend some chaps. My dad cut his knee and has wore them ever since

[@ethaneckstein281]

Hey my dad has a lot of experience with milling. He started with an Alaskan mill just like you for projects around the house until he got his proper mill. There is a lot of stuff you will actually have to research about drying the wood so that it doesn't warp like crazy afterwards (I just know from seeing my dad spend hours reading about it haha). Anyways, please let me know if you would like to contact him for some insight on it, he does''t mind helping at all! love the videos too!!

[@adventureswithtom8516]

Be sure you’re using some really high quality 2 stroke oil in that thing, maybe even go a tad heavy on the mixture. Milling puts a lot of strain on a saw.

[@RealMTBAddict]

He used diesel

[@BermPeakExpress]

Good idea! I’m going to go a little heavier next time. I only use the Stihl oil they have at the dealer

[@adamliggett2621]

@@BermPeakExpress AMS oil is another good brand if you don't want to go to the Stihl dealer for it.

[@swapode]

AFAIK increasing the amount of oil will make the engine run leaner and thus hotter which doesn't sound that awesome for a constant load. I personally would assume that Stihl really made sure that everything stays lubricated with 1:50 mix and not bother to outsmart them. But I'm no expert, so don't quote me :)

[@ldodeweerd]

And do not Forget to fill the chainoil reservoir as well

[@phucky0o]

Seth you need to use wedges for every few inches when milling otherwise the weight of the slab might cause the chainsaw to bind up. It'll also put less stress on the chainsaw and also result in much cleaner cuts!

[@tlf.]

Missed opportunity to say "thanks for milling with me"

[@kevinkanning4970]

YEE EET underrated comment 😂

[@josmapleflame1985]

Haha. That would have been perfect

[@chrischisholm3813]

It might be useful to put a couple of wedges between the log and plank after you get started to keep the weight of the board being sawed off of the bar/chain of the chainsaw. Awesome stuff!

[@alltheothersweregone]

Not "might be" but WOULD be!

[@andrewjennings947]

I was just about to comment the same thing. Also I think it would help prevent kick back, although with the setup it might not be able to.

[@olivercollard8767]

“You guys have never steered me wrong” Apart for those shoe driers you reviewed

[@sex_therapist]

lmao i remember that

[@TheMetalheadHomestead]

You've probably already been told, but in case you haven't if you need a flat edge to get your plank on the table saw then screw or double side tape a strip of mdf/plywood to it to ride against the fence. Cool video btw, I really want to get myself one of those mills.

[@TREVONBACH]

Fantastic man. How many refreshes till it says a new one is up? More than the tootsie roll owl! Keep being self sufficient. Loving the return to the environment in the wild play of mountain biking.

[@snyper1401]

I used to cut a lot of firewood growing in Flagstaff, when I first started I did not know how to sharpen a chainsaw chain and that can cause a lot of problems but an older timer and a B29 WWII pilot gave me some tips and after that I could cut wood like a crazy mountain biking crazy wood cutter. That's some nice wood your getting, respect it and make some things out of it that will make those that come stare in wonder at why someone would create such things.

[@edman1074]

imagine a solid kicker, carved out of a tree trunk...

[@biggerweld174]

Eddie Vears Seth needs to do that

[@sambosabatata7946]

Eddie Vears yes

[@brobrobrosky3323]

That’d be sick

[@edman1074]

@@biggerweld174 definitely

[@SantaCruzVillageLife]

Cant wait to start milling out here in Czech Republic. The whole village gonna be wanting that Alaskan mill deal. Thx for making the instructions so clear to see

[@badnub8142]

Seth, what you do is exactly my dream. I want to get to the ability where I can do everything I love, even in my backyard! Thanks for the awesome content.

[@pheasant1361]

I cant tell you how happy it makes me to see you using PPE

[@Gruvmpy]

Those Alaskan Mills are great, we used one with a Stihl Magnum for railway sleepers, was a dream!

[@jownerofyou]

I’m so happy to see Alex. Makes me smile.

[@uni3831]

its a good day when seth uploads

[@williamanders7405]

No! It’s a GREAT day

[@abozzo6579]

No it's the BEST day

[@volkdehey6161]

Here's a tip : you should turn the plate over that the chian is running on quiet often so that the wear will be even and not just on one side

[@JohnSmith-sz3zi]

VolkDe Hey doesn’t the chain go around though? I might be wrong though, i don’t know much about chain saws

[@Ash-nk5ix]

@@JohnSmith-sz3zi The thing the chain goes around on is called a bar i assume this is what VolkDe is talking about. Because of the movement of the saw through the wood one side of the bar is getting the chain forced into it while the other side is getting the chain forced out of it. So one side gets worn more. The bar will last for years regardless, but rotating it will get you a bit longer.

[@JohnSmith-sz3zi]

Ash Ok thanks, I was pretty sure I was wrong as I know nearly nothing about chainsaws.

[@raphrath8561]

@@Ash-nk5ix it also makes sure your bar doesn't twist. I've seen guys who have never flipped their bars with like 5 or 6 degrees of twist at the end.

[@eliweldon9939]

This plank is lookin mighty thick”. Words I never though would come out of Seth’s mouth but here we are

[@Abbiieeeeee]

XD when??

[@guitarrocker0991]

Step 1. Get chainsaw mill Step 2. MILL EVERYTHING!!

[@daftnord4957]

i know a lot more about chainsaws and milling with them than i do about bicycles, and i have to say you gave a better rundown about chainsaw basics than most pros lol

[@jeffbenard3802]

I have one of these. It's awesome. Use it all the time. Built a large countertop with cabinets and am building a plant table amongst other things completely out of wood I milled. It's a bit time consuming and hard work but it is deff worth it and saves money. The expensive chainsaw pays for itself. I got a husq 3120xp for this job. Works magic

[@cariazotv3468]

Seth just never get bored. He always do something in his backyard trail.

[@BackyardShredder]

I switched to Stihl a few years back (chain saw and weed eater) and they are seriously the best products! I do have an expensive recomendation but well worth the money, get a Stihl rapid duro 3 chain they are amazing! I cut an entire season (4 or so cords) without having to sharpen a blade; well worth the money.

[@Displarxbl-ur4wg]

Maybe look into getting a small trailer for wood, tools and maybe dirt (depending on how its it's designed) Obviously the trailer cant be any bigger than 5-6ft

[@ianfreddy3804]

Always enjoy the vids. go buy about 4 wedges so you don't put so much pressure on the bar. put the first 2 in and keep cutting, go another two feet and then ass two more, one on each side. remove the back two, repeat until done!

[@mjsmeaton]

Cool gadget! Can I suggest inserting a couple of finger wedges into the slot left by the saw blade after about 2 feet of slicing to hold the weight of the new slab off the blade of the saw... preventing it binding up with the weight of new wood slab bearing down on the blade as it rips thro the log. Might improve your gas consumption too as there with be less friction? Stay safe.

[@markrussellfilaroski5035]

True story, when I was a kid. My Dad cutting a huge tree (we were 80-ish miles from civilization in Maine, in the dead of winter, so imagine lots of snow) the chainsaw blade kicked out f the log he was cutting, and cut through his leg. Thigh to be exact. (Maybe 3 inches in, and the cut was like 8 or 9 inches long.) Scary as heck, and I had to drag him out, and back to our truck, and drive to the hospital. I was like 12 or 13. lesson = don't F around w/chainsaws.

[@adambailey7857]

They're no joke I got a gash in my arm from sharpening the chain and it wasn't even running!

[@jakepowers1485]

r/yeathatdefinitelyhappend

[@Serris412]

r/nothingeverhappens

[@WrightBrosDJs]

Many more of these technical vids please on as many builds as possible 💚

[@benspragg6027]

buying a canyon mtb soon! thanks so much for inspiring me to get into mountain biking, seth! love from maryland

[@alecmueller2017]

For sharpening the chain the stihl sharpening tool is awesome it takes the guess work out and it’s one of the best products I’ve used

[@robbie1212]

Who still wishes Seth’s videos were longer? Appreciate the high quality content👍

[@benbatt4446]

Dude. So impressed that you were wearing the PPE as well. Don't want to sound condescending but awesome. I'm an arborist and most home owners with a saw don't even wear ear defenders! Nice one.

[@geemail369]

Get yourself some *wedges* to keep the cut open whilst cutting - you don't wanna risk jamming your saw!

[@simonvolnhals6859]

If you look closely at the first planks he sawed you can see that he used a orange wedge Just skip to 5:23

[@MTBNewMexico]

Best hang out place for this kinda time !!! Good stuff Seth

[@jimmyjawnn2242]

5:28 Alex- “Damn, this thing h e a v y”

[@TheGuy-nc1pt]

Seth, you’re living the life man... I remember when u had all of your bikes in a closet when you lived in Florida, and I’m happy to see your channels become so successful.

[@harryl5085]

Seth " So Alex, never really seeing this before what are your thoughts about it?" Alex "Its pretty cool, these logs are just chilling out on your property just laying here TAKING DIRT NAPS and we're going to put them to work"

[@alexpline]

Cool you got one. A tip: as you cut, you should add shims in the slot behind the saw to keep the board from pinching the saw. You'll have a cleaner cut.

[@liamforlong4089]

Alex looked like a real lumberjack

[@krisraps]

WOW! That Is The Most Valuable TOOL I Have Ever Seen In Chainsaw Area ! WOW! Soo Cool !I Need One

[@smokedsalmon3907]

Geez wet 2x6x12s are already awful enough. Could only imagine how much that giant plank weighs. This is the dream right here. Having a property not only for building features but milling all the wood yourself, so damn cool!

[@piotr477]

Your pup is so precious!

[@PlanetKarma]

Awesome way to recycle the trees that had to be cut down! Great project Seth! 🌱🌎

[@KraXxuS]

"But for now we're gonna tighten it in place, just to hold it Stihl" Seth is so good at puns he doesn't even realize anymore

[@gregorypatzelt6964]

Stihl chainsaws are the best, with Husqvarna being a second. That mill is amazing such a big money saver / way to make use of wood fallen trees on the property! Super smart.

[@zanenel9180]

who else like the video before watching becuase they know its gonna be good

[@1fastnigel]

Nice work! Might want to try some little wedges to hold up the planks behind you to take a little pressure off the saw blade

[@draftwood]

Seth, check into filing your chain top plate angle at 10-15 degrees when ripping planks. You will get a better cut. That factory chain top plate angle is for cutting perpendicular to the grain , aka " bucking cuts".

[@finsquirrel6285]

im a simple man, i see seth, i click

[@jonathanzappala]

I had two oaks cut down 12 months ago to build my new house. I harvested some chunks out of a stump this week, and had to use a table saw and sawzall combo to get some planks. Just yesterday what timing. Since I don’t have a chain saw or band saw. Now time for them to dry out for a year before planing. I estimated the trees to be 160 and 90 years old. Maybe I can make a picture frame, then I have some wider pieces of beautiful red oak too.

[@mattyengerran6214]

Us sitting in quarantine bored watching this guy having the best fun ever

[@jonathanwilhelm2958]

I definitely recommend eventually getting the Granberg Alaskan winch. It takes most of the work out of it, especially on long cuts. Their ripping chain also helps make a better, thinner cut. Happy milling!

[@gavinoneil5514]

This second channel is basically a janky "This Old House"

[@johnjriggsarchery2457]

Tips: 1) set the depth with sample sized splints at either end because it can be a pain just using the index Mark's. 2) Alway knock the bark off before you mill because even a little dirt or sand will dull the loop. 3) Set the bar oiler to high 4) Wear a really good respirator because your face is in the hot exhaust for a looong time.

[@idk..3581]

I have a big suggestion, you should get a big dirt bike to pull the lumber or your milling site to save you back carrying them.

[@benmcgregor1473]

R.I.P to the Electric Chainsaw. Your the best KZbinr eve Seth, you bring light to my day

[@anguswilson2785]

When your this early but dont know what to say

[@nitronjoe6233]

at least you didn't say "first"

[@dugancaldwell3569]

The second channel is just as good

[@lewie8196]

When you're this early and get this many likes dispite haveing no idea what to say

[@jarrettfuller817]

When you just copy what everyone says when there early (aka you)

[@anguswilson2785]

Clash Warring ur names clash warring no more needs to be said

[@davidbeavermosley]

The saw will always use far more gas and oil when milling because you are cutting down the grain rather than across it, this in turn tends to dull the sharpness of the chain sooner to. Keep a careful eye on how powdery your saw dust becomes during each use. From memory you can still sharpen the chain with a hand file in situ. 🙏

[@ironhide6283]

Been thinking about getting one of these for a wile. Something about watching Seth use one is what it takes to convince me to order one.

[@jacobneill241]

Seth's garden will be a visitor attraction after lockdown for mtb.

[@josesandra1946]

Have a blessed Easter and stay safe

[@herbiejohnson]

when your so early theres more likes than views

[@calebsanders6653]

They actually make special ripping chains just for chainsaw milling which last longer and cut faster. Might be worth looking into.

[@benjaminbagley4168]

I have seen some great tips like using wedges to keep as much of friction of the top board off the chainsaw. Making sure your bar lube is full. Should be filled every time you gas up. One I haven’t seen is: after about every plank you should sharpen your chain. It can go longer but if you just touch it up every time the chain lasts longer, cuts faster, and it’s easier on the saw and you.

[@w.ace1]

1:26 *Gets shoe dryer flashbacks*

[@jessejamesdaniels]

Seth if you didn’t already buy the Duro chain it’s their carbide chain and will stay sharper a lot longer between sharpening. It’s totally worth it!

[@alexreinkemeyer6147]

I can’t be the only person who cringed when Seth screwed that board to the tree thinking the chainsaw would hit the screw

[@djaydeved]

I cringe at him calling the chain a blade

[@blzt3206]

You should get a few chains so you can rip all day and have a separate time for maintenance, or have one person sharpen while one guy saws. Happy sawing!

[@UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14]

That first monster would make a nice mantle for a rustic house or log cabin. I had to laugh when the dog ran. I used to have a huge tomcat that would sit six feet away while I was using the 045. Right now, I have a Norwegian forest cat and a Tonkinese that are "helping" me to build my raised beds. They don't even flinch when I turn the chop saw on.

[@aidenmccarthy7363]

Some quarantine classics right here

[@KenBoldt]

Quick tip, make gravity work for you. If you get the log propped up at one end, and you run your mill downhill, it will make life easier. And as others have said, wedges will help too.

[@mjackdooley9053]

“This plank is looking mighty thicccqqqqcc”

[@kevino1489]

Mine two

[@jeseliironman712]

Thanks for sharing. Just sharing my thoughts on a wasted cut plank for its bench feet. There are some other smaller chunks for its use.

[@jones1749]

I love how Seth from Miami to milling lumber with a big ass chainsaw in rural backwoods North Carolina. Quite the contrast

[@Stawby21]

Love your videos and hopping to get the money to get my first hardtail for my birthday

[@gjvdalracing8541]

You should shake the chainsaw between the cuts because the oil is Just layin on one side so IT could blow UP 👍

[@modelcitizen394]

That's not even remotely true. The oil is mixed with the fuel, so if the engine is running in any position it's always getting oil.

[@gjvdalracing8541]

@@modelcitizen394 wow i forgot its a 2 stroke not four stroke

[@modelcitizen394]

@@gjvdalracing8541 Apparently that an easy mistake to make. One of my guys ran straight gas through one of my saws and blew the engine. Lol

[@gjvdalracing8541]

@@modelcitizen394 hahahahaha

[@sponsors_not_included]

I would recommend getting some wedges for supporting your off cut and and a ripping chain for the chainsaw

[@PJSinohin]

thanks for sharing. take care using those toys.

[@toooldfortwowheels2048]

So weird not seeing Alex in riding gear, loving this channel so much Seth. Keep it up, stay safe and take it easy guys.

[@ShaneHarderPhoto]

Stihl is a client of mine, great company, great client, great people.

[@kennethperian4370]

Good job showing telling. Keep on cutting that wood. And I’ll do the same cause I just got the mill on order be here September the 7 so till the next time have a great day and thanks for showing see ya by .

[@daytonhunt2406]

I love watching all the progress being made. These vids are so entertaining. Good job Seth...keep up the great work!

[@NickBiancalana]

Seth - you need to put wedges in slot behind where you cut to prevent pinching. It should make your chainsaw work less hard and keep your blade sharp longer

[@tavarisjones551]

Use wedges when cutting with the Alaskan mill. Wedges go behind you in the cut to prevent wood from pinching on the blade. Tensions released when cutting could cause pinching.

[@s.j.nurnberg3101]

Hey Seth you should get some or make some wedges to place in the kerf as you keep milling the slab. Keeps the plank from pinching on the bar.

[@lukeecker7238]

When you stack your lumber it would be beneficial to "sticker it" by putting narrow 1 inch thick strips perpendicular to the boards about a foot or two apart in between each bored. This will dry the lumber out quicker and slow it down from rotting .

[@quinnsnide9810]

"your legs are kind of important"- Seth

[@roamingwolfpack]

Once you get the start of a cut, put some wedges in behind your cut to keep the plank from collapsing on the back side of the blade!

[@paulhaney7734]

Some wedges to keep your slab from pinching the bar and a skip tooth chain will help make your milling a little easier.

[@hobbitilius]

Try using a ladder screwed to the top of a log instead of the board. A ladder is more flat and wider, so there's less chance for an uneven cut. Use some metal strips with holes to fasten over the runs of the ladder for mounting. Also, you can use wedges between the plank being cut and the log to prevent the log pinching your blade.

[@w.l.h.]

Pretty impressed at the battery powered miter saw going through a 4"-ish plank like that.

[@williambodger551]

59 LIKES AND 19 VIEWS, damn Seth you are doing good dude! yt is f****d

[@RealMTBAddict]

Why are you worried about stats?

[@moteschh]

That's normal, likes get updated in real-time and views don't

[@williambodger551]

@@moteschh oooooh I didn't know, if anything it should probably be the other day around?, at least that's what I think

[@smicksmookety]

wow, nice use of birdland, never thought I'd hear that song somewhere.

[@Basement_CNC]

Alexander Looks Like a proper Timberjack 🤣😄😄

[@zlove_f1r3x28]

0:06 omg that sounded so wrong im sooo sorry omg help

[@randomdude1177]

Lamo

[@zlove_f1r3x28]

@@randomdude1177 did u mean lmao?