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. 😂

[@petermolino1246]

If you stack your planks with small scraps creating an around an inch between each board for storage it minimizes warping while drying and storing your lumber. Thank you for the great content and better ideas.

[@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.

[@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

[@Studio23Media]

"This chainsaw weighs more than my tiller" That says more about your tiller than the chainsaw...

[@ralexcraft990]

That the tiller is light?

[@reesewilliamson3346]

@@ralexcraft990 light=anemic especially in terms of a tiller.

[@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!!

[@mrkillakarebear]

I think Oscar's wants to be this mascot of this channel, just like Drama is pretty much the mascot of Seth's Bike Hacks LOL. Great content as always. Keep it up, have fun and stay safe.

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

I like it! Yes!

[@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!

[@manonamission9567]

If anyone else was doing this it would be boring but it's Seth! He's so gifted at storytelling and having fun!

[@jeffreyspaulding3015]

Seth, the Alaskan mill is a great tool we use one to mill at our camp. The suggestion on using wedges is right on the mark, definitely helps with taking stress off the cut. Also you can get rip cut chains for your saw that makes a difference on how much effort it takes pushing through the cut. The chain that came on your saw is for cross cutting through the log. Keep up with the great videos

[@CarlosMartinez-on1bj]

jeffrey spaulding has

[@thunderbot5708]

When seths posts, it's like Christmas.

[@rorywood4845]

fax

[@kmproductions6278]

Fr

[@Sharps_and_i_edc]

I wake up early on fridays for sure to watch the videos with my coffee

[@jensongroff]

He is one of the only channels I’m excited to watch.

[@paodepota8373]

Yeah. Weekly Christmas

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

The first feature project for the Alaskan Mill - a curved wall ride into a full dirt chicane! Or, walk (ride) the plank. An extra long and wide plank, sticking out of the ground at a 20 - 25 degree angle, to a down slope landing! Keep doing what you do!

[@tlf.]

Missed opportunity to say "thanks for milling with me"

[@kevinkanning4970]

YEE EET underrated comment 😂

[@josmapleflame1985]

Haha. That would have been perfect

[@AddamSantana]

Blew my mind with the plank on top the log to get the first flat cut! Genius!!

[@Aviation_Game]

3:46 Tim The Tool Man Talor’s laugh from home improvement. I like Tim Allen.

[@Mournful3ch0]

You don't want a little girl's tool, you want a man's tool! Argh, argh!

[@sgtwoodward81793]

I thought I was the first to think that. We think alike lol.

[@adventure_hannah3841]

Yeeesss!!! I heard that too xD

[@chrisbowen8934]

That is so cool and resourceful. I love that you can repurpose downed timber to minimize waste and give the tree new life.

[@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.

[@l.w.c.2519]

SETH! Make sure to get yourself a proper first aid kit to have around when using this stuff. A CAT-T tourniquet, some hemostatic gauze, and a pressure dressing...they could save your life if something bad happens. My Dad lost a couple fingers to a table saw after woodworking for over 30 years, it can happen to anybody. Great video man!!

[@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.

[@olivercollard8767]

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

[@sex_therapist]

lmao i remember that

[@kellysnyder3831]

Who’s day just lights up when he uploads

[@jonpessah9414]

I haven't commented on many channels.. I felt I had to ...I love really the dynamic here... What an inviting video guide... fantastic man!!! the camera man and the host.. just a great combo!

[@uni3831]

its a good day when seth uploads

[@williamanders7405]

No! It’s a GREAT day

[@abozzo6579]

No it's the BEST day

[@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

[@OLKIEMTB]

Love how you turned from a bike hacker to now a lumber jack. Seth's wood hacks.

[@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.

[@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

[@pheasant1361]

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

[@cariazotv3468]

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

[@Benjamin-fh9ld]

I honestly love that I learn about tools and machinery while watching a mountain bike youtube channel. It's really interesting and actually useful

[@olasigurdvestbstad9207]

When you are refuling a chain saw you also need to put in more chain oil

[@DudeThisIsGannaHurt]

Really starting to dig this channel more than his original channel. The chill factor is perfect with this one. Great quality!

[@benspragg6027]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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??

[@treasurebiking5283]

I have been saving up for a Motrin bike for a while now and I can finally get it when the stores open back up! I’m getting the tree marling 5. I am a kid who wants to do mountain biking all because of Seth! Thank you Seth.

[@kai.t.g7179]

Me: * clicks on video * Video: * not even started yet * Me: this is some good shit * hits like button *

[@xboxplays5716]

Kai Trigg-Graynoth same bro

[@nicklausbonesho8850]

He probably would have liked this but has a word filter on the third line. True though.

[@talesnovellipaulo3074]

Same lol

[@thepropagandaman7509]

I hit it during an add before the video beat that

[@ericlaguna5604]

for real tho

[@jownerofyou]

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

[@adamjakobsen1862]

You should make a “off Road trolly” for those THICC planks

[@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

[@markschrofl3089]

not even watched the vid but i know its gonna be good

[@zanderchiasson8064]

That 3 inch plank is way overkill for anything you’d need, that’s the size we’d mill for a 10’ table, I love it!

[@luckythegerman]

ay seth. i recommend that you actually get a thickness planer. not a small one. get a big old machine. that way you can really flatten planks. there are even big jointer planer combos out there. just in case you want to really get into caroentry

[@Gruvmpy]

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

[@guitarrocker0991]

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

[@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

[@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"

[@iancolquhoun6249]

Seth, Pro tip for these if you want to also use the saw for other things besides milling. Get a second bar and ripping chain and have that permanently bolted to the mill. Then a shorter bar and felling chain for use around the woods. Makes swapping between set-ups really quick!

[@samseton3613]

3:58 Seth turns into a pro after 1 go 😂

[@raphrath8561]

almost

[@jeremyzou6142]

3:58 Seth turns into a pro after 1 go 😂

[@joyalpatel6000]

@@jeremyzou6142 y did u copy him?

[@fathihsulaiman]

Hehe😄

[@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.

[@lucasgoldinger6948]

Nothing like waking up Easter Morning to a new episode from Seth

[@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.

[@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

[@julianhj2]

2 things, 1. I'd reccomend using shims as you go because it can pinch on the the chainsaw and bog it down. 2. Use dowels or rebar or something close for a screw less attachment of the leg. Use wood glue if dowels or epoxy if using rebar. Great work as always seth!

[@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

[@adamwaldroup]

always refill the gas and bar oil between each slab. I do chainsaw milling also and it is extremely hard on a saw to run out of gas at full load due to the saw being lubricated by the 2 stroke mix. cool video by the way!

[@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.

[@yncr18]

Happy to see the videos! They are awesome. I'm glad to see the safety chaps on for the chainsaw!

[@robbie1212]

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

[@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!

[@krystalweaver4464]

3:50 when Seth finished cutting he sounded like a gremlin

[@Articx_X]

Na he sounds mor like Tim taler from home improvement

[@tonyfnd]

Yeah from tool time !!!! Haha. That’s it, I couldn’t remember the name of the show.

[@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

[@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

[@DisposableHero510]

I don't even ride a push bike but I'm loving the channel! It's just so wholesome and hands on

[@NHZS]

3:45 kinda scary its probably the secret laugh seth had when he pulled his first back flip

[@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.

[@brojangles6931]

"And then we can go into other people's property if we run out." 😂😂 Legend

[@johnward654]

Bro Jangles bruh

[@niflag]

Literally a felony.

[@robotsalad7681]

Use wedges between the log and your cut piece as you cut down the log behind the chain saw to hold the cut piece up. This will prevent it from falling down/pinching the chainsaw blade as you get down the log. Shims the thickness of the chainsaw cutting chain will work good too. You can see where this happened on your bench leg/support on your left when you sat down on it. Also will help your saw work less hard increasing the life of the cutting teeth and the saw! Happy cutting my friend!

[@YakubianUnderling]

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

[@WrightBrosDJs]

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

[@mikethadeeter]

Loved the “Tim the Tool Man Taylor ” grunt. Ha.

[@lukeharmison3034]

Seth I’m glad that you have bought the Alaskan mill. Those last generations, I’ve had mine handed down from my dad and he got his from his dad. Stihl makes really great saws

[@ajangalbo]

I wish i was stuck at berm peak when the whole world started on lock down

[@camanderson3593]

Hey Seth, I work as a cabinetmaker and I machine a lot of rough sawn wood. My favorite way to quare up the long edge of a rough board is to screw a straight edge (usually just a straight piece of scrap) to the face of the board so it overhangs the edge. Then I run the board through the table saw with the straight edge against the fence, which leaves the opposite edge square and straight. This would save you from having to use the circular saw first. Hope that's helpful, love the vids man!

[@markonikolic1386]

"You could drive a car across this." Knowing Seth I expected him to try it. Don't know if I should be happy or sad about that.

[@tycegreene7677]

My family had planks like those and we made a sick table out of them I highly recommend trying it

[@finsquirrel6285]

im a simple man, i see seth, i click

[@fabiol.1303]

Man, you're putting together two of my passions: mountain biking and lumber work!! A big "ciao" from Italy

[@liamforlong4089]

Alex looked like a real lumberjack

[@BiosElement]

Great to see such good care taken with the pups around the chainsaw! :)

[@wesleetrout]

“This would wrap up in the chain and stop the saw before hitting your legs” “or that’s the theory...” Hahahahaha

[@colemorton5032]

I’d recommend that you get a couple of wedges to put between the wood because what can end up happening is as your milling larger pieces of lumber you can pinch the bar and damage it. I love the videos keep up the great work!!

[@zanenel9180]

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

[@unitwoodworking5403]

It is wonderful to find such a big dead tree and using this mill is interesting and great.

[@sgtwoodward81793]

3:46 is that Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen)?

[@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!

[@ExplosionCrew]

Every seth vid is 🔥

[@J.watkins_01]

Tip: At the beginning of milling the plank. Start on a diagonal so that it is easier to establish a flat cut. 👍 Another enjoyable video Seth! Cheers

[@KDemosh]

Would a little wood wedge, the thickness of the chain, be good to put in the entry cut to prevent binding friction? Maybe save gas, maybe cut is more consistent?

[@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

[@andrew3084]

Seems like a lot of work when you can just put it in a crafting table

[@lucaborrett5869]

I saw this and exhaled loudly through my nose

[@WoodCutr1]

@@lucaborrett5869 holy f*ckin shit, that was funny, I did the same reading that

[@xylerkajiyama7544]

I mean yeah come on, logs to planks it that simple

[@krystalweaver4464]

Hartyha ha

[@Qyver]

@@billybatts9491 Minecraft.

[@briandhoward6137]

That milk and saw combo works great.. nice work

[@jorgej.granadosferrari4970]

You should try to make a statue like “the dirt merchant” to make the shop a lil bit more happy

[@darthbari]

He will need a smaller saw like a in tree saw

[@baileyjago34]

Seth I would recommend you buy a light bar for the chain saw to reduce some of the weigh. You should also buying a full skip chain so the saw can run faster and will reduce the strain on the saw for when your milling the logs