Milling our footer form boards // E106

[@joyjoy7126]

Just started watching at the 2yr mark. May have to skip a lot to get to current videos. You two remind of high school kids, in a good way.

[@susanott9564]

Love watching you. Can't wait until you start on the house!

[@rogerdudra178]

I think you learn from those trees, and that knowledge is applied.

[@rogerdudra178]

I really admire the way you have approached living in this spot. Well done I say. Good way to explain a saw mill's behavior.

[@patrikpersson9446]

That sawtable turned out great!!!

[@rogerdudra178]

Good looking wood in that log of ash wood.

[@rogerdudra178]

If that log turning tool was around here, I'd live with it.

[@rogerdudra178]

Cutting with the grain minimizes cupping, good idea.

[@toolmantim613]

Nice pile of boulders. Love the reworking of the sawmill. It looks like it cuts much better and more accurate.

[@mikecsokuly3122]

Yea !!! I love watching u guys

[@george8873]

Ash makes great flooring. Almost as hard as oak when it's not rotted. And it looks great finished.

[@curtisharlan9230]

Morning John and Megan

[@coldspring624]

Interesting toe board....hey it works.

[@powrguy1696]

The new camera and audio are GREAT. Meg's camera work has improved amazingly from the early/first videos, too. I liked that you left in the reality of knocking over the tripod/camera when moving that log with the skid steer, too. Makes one appreciate the work involved in making these videos, that we sometimes would forget after a total edit. John's operation of the mill has come quite a ways, too, as there are (or appear to be) fewer "bad cuts", and log utilization is maximized. Good job!

[@thaddeustroyer]

Hey John, love what you and meg are doing been with you for a while now and admire everything y'all are doing. You mentioned swapping motors on your mill for a horsepower increase, well I think (and by no means do what "I" think always do what's best for you) you would spend less money and time with some performance parts (jet kit, better air filter, better exhaust, etc.) For your motor than a whole swap and of course I have done zero research 🤣 but just a thought. From what I see you don't need much of an increase because the mill is doing great. Now, saw blades... There are many many options for blades from aftermarket companies that can change the blade profile and angle pitch and what not for a better faster cut but what most of them say is as soon as you notice a problem with your cut (deep groves, dust instead of chips, slow to cut) swap the blade and resharpen. You will save time and blades in the mong run. Now whether you sharpen yourself or send them out wait till you get about 10-20 blades and send them at one time. It a cost savings to have them done at once. You are lightyears ahead of me, I'm still a newbie, I have my mill waiting to be put up but have other projects in the way first. But from the research I have done this is what I have come up with. I hope this helps and keep up the great work. Love the camera work and the audio is much better. Y'all are doing awesome.

[@johnloveless1663]

I enjoy your episodes, I miss the weekly updates and progress. I pray you are doing well and are all healthy,

[@chadshardwood247]

i'm still impressed about that chainsaw holding up so good for you guys

[@johnbusic3608]

WOW ! So good to get my W&W fix for the week. Missed seeing you folks ! Love the content. MILL, MILL, MILL and save those $. God bless y'all

[@mgtechnics1854]

Love the outtakes. And, I was watching it closely, yes, it was just a small oops. nothing major. Great job guys !

[@rogerdudra178]

Your 'product' is very good as it is. Knowing HOW to cut up a tree is very important to us furniture makers. I've watched many pieces being made out of this properly cured species of wood. The Indians made bows out of ash wood I think. That broken tree has good wood in it. Bracing the band saw from wobbling is a good idea.

[@morgansword]

You did absolutely perfect Rick.... now where the side stops that are adjustable, simply take them out when down to those last cuts and the blade could possibly hit them, instead have just to the side of the adjustable slides, weld a quarter inch stop or say even three eights high stop for the log to slide up against now that its stable/safe to saw remaining boards.... nothing fancy, just some piece of scrap and tack weld it there so its out of the way when the longer stops are in place and won't interfere with the job. I guess one other thing to think over is the log when adjusting it to the side to be cut, and not passing a cut..... do not worry if its absolutely square up and down, close is good enough as we are talking a half inch board standing on its side when laying on a flat surface... it might have a thirty seconds difference side to side... whooopty t doooo..... lol not one person in the world will know, and its still better than a store piece of wood.

[@Billy-ro5ws]

That last ash had some really pretty grain.

[@billsemmendinger2592]

Gosh John we come for a visit and you throw a log on us! 😂.The mill is doing quite well even with the bit of shaking, glad you explained it. I think by the time the house is built you and the mill will be quite good friends that are tired of each other. 😅 Keep up the good work.

[@elliejackson6907]

Hi Guys, Formwork is a great use of the dead/dying trees on your property. I like seeing otherwise waste material being repurposed like this. And again with the old 'I' beam in the mill. I also like your log lifter creation for the mill. Simple but effective! (but it could do with some paint to match the rest of the brilliant upgrades). Measuring to the centre jacking height could be made even easier by using a measuring guide made from a thin section of upside down 'U' that sits neatly over the edge of the 'I' beam and having a vertical bar welded to it to form an upside down 'T', then hot glue a rule or part of a tape measure to it. That way you could jack while observing the height. (Obviously detach it before cutting. It could live on the 'I' beam with the jack.) Thanks again for the great content. Cheers, EJ

[@kllisk]

Hope everything is going well !

[@CarlSutton]

I started watching this type of video with the PureLivingForLife channel. He was a stickler for having things exactly right with the mill. I like the fact that you're willing to do what it takes to make stuff work. Even if it isn't "right". At the end of the day, who says what's "right" anyway. It worked. That's what counts. Good job!

[@TechOne7671]

Nice machine and nice product too. The running head is now the weakest part of the machine, the flex is occurring on the goalpost section. Try building a space frame from the wheels to the top of the column, maybe have to widen the top to allow clearance for the saw to move up and down. Then some triangulation on the full thing will stiffen it right up, maybe even some ballast at the wheels to balance it better as it’s top heavy. When everything is rigid there will be less vibration and chatter. Still a great job mate, take the above as recommendations not criticism. All the best.

[@12jeeplover]

Maybe you guys should sell some of those boulders for the people that live closer to you. Depending where in VA I might be willing to travel to get one, but I could only offer free labor.

[@critical-thought]

Great video! The I-beam is an awesome solution for the jack! Regarding bracing for the head, it would be a good idea to make the braces adjustable - maybe square tubing of sizes that fit into each other with a threaded t-bolt to hold them in place. The reason? The head must be kept perpendicular to the cut. If the geometry drifts over time, you will be forced to cut and re-weld your braces.

[@janicedalesandro1190]

You are good at milling!

[@Pascalore]

I meant to say this many videos ago when you were making the sawmill assembly but you need to teach Meg how to weld. It is important. Who else in the would would know a Mig-Meg-Tig welder. This would go well with patty cake, patty cake, give your dog a bone.

[@debfromthemill6945]

That Ash had beautiful grain inside it. I'm so glad you didn't cut it into firewood. Ash has some beautiful grain in some logs. We have some in the kitchen on our back wall.

[@bigdogcountrymusic7146]

Awesome job well done Thank you!

[@deanbarr5740]

Outstanding idea John, leveling the center or "pith" I think you called. Also, I'm no sawyer but in my opinion it would definitely reduce waste of log. Not to mention the extra amount of cuts to square up the log. I been missing videos from you and Meg. Looking forward to you guys building your new home. Awesome, if I were twenty years younger I'd love to do what you guys are doing.

[@rogerdudra178]

Looks like you got in a battle with gravity that you lost.

[@johnbowen1493]

Paint the ends of those logs with some wax and they won't crack on you as much Guy's. The ones you want to mill especially and make sure to get the bark off your poplar once you start felling building logs. Just a suggestion.

[@penggraiankayuchannel7760]

Very nice

[@rogerdudra178]

The pine beetle has done a number on the forests of Montana.

[@patrickwiklund2039]

👍

[@nookworm1]

This was surely very interesting and productive! The wood grain is beautiful even without polish and stain! Shouldn't you be wearing a dust mask?

[@robinpearson4583]

John, I've noticed that the blade lubricant pipe is inclined to be dragged along the timber surface, especially when returning the blade to the start position. Just pointing out a possible problem area, which could be addressed to save problems in the future. Regards as ever, Robin.

[@kelvynnash4333]

Hi Guys, Love your videos. About your wobbling saw, have you seen at home with the Skinners, Cecil and Heather, He made a homemade saw just like yours really, but a lot older now. He might be able to give you suggestions how to improve it's handling. Just a thought. They are making a huge barn out of their timber. Best of luck from Wales, UK.

[@rayadcock6488]

Where in the world are you guys? Hope no one is sick. Sure have been missing you all.

[@robinpearson4583]

John, Watching you measuring those Ash logs by footsteps, It occurred to me that a piece of batten ruled off in one foot divisions, could act as your measuring device, when cutting shuttering boards to length, when your steel tape is back in the workshop..... Just a thought in passing.. Regards Robin.

[@robinpearson4583]

John and Meg, Watching you transporting those Ash logs to the sawmill. have you considered the height clearance on your roadway, that will be required to get a concrete truck up to your build site. Just pointing out possible future problems, that may need addressing before you are ready for the footings are to be poured. Regards Robin.

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

I have the upgraded engine for the mill. It's a 420cc. It is not a direct bolt on though. You're going to have to build a new mounting plate and adjuster to get your belt tension correct. And a more powerful engine is not going to effect your wobble issue. That's just inherent in the machine and will require additional metal to prevent twisting in the mill head supports.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Yeah, the wobble is definitely a stability issue. I plan on adding more support to increase rigidity. Thanks for the heads up on the engine. Thought it would be a good idea for these harder woods like oak and ash I'll be milling. Some hickory too. Happy with yours?

[@southernyankeehomestead3230]

@@WalnutsandWineberries honestly I can't say if the engine upgrade is worth it. I bought my mill used... heavily... with 10 extra blades. So I have no experience with the smaller engine. I have had it bog down some on larger pine and tulip tree but I haven't had the opportunity to get into other wood yet. And right now I'm in the process of upgrading the track so I can do 16' instead of 9' 6". I am going a little different way than you did. Once done with the track I got a couple other winter projects to knock out before I get into the head and undoing/redoing/modifying it. Should have the first videos posted up around Christmas.

[@danpenry8899]

Cut some thin shims out of scrap wood and put in between your board and log as you cut to eliminate drag on the blade,, less drag means faster cuts

[@raytalbot5890]

What about the 2 you walked away from the mill with? 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@dennisgaude742]

I think you’re doing a great job and I wish you all the best. I have one question about the blade how wide ,thick and long is the blade thanks

[@craignash4736]

Love your videos, very informative and entertaining …do they call aging in wood Spalting thanks again. Craig Pa

[@rayadcock6488]

Are you guys coming back? I sure am missing the progress on the foundation. Looking forward to your return.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Yes, Ray! Video coming tomorrow evening.

[@darmst9940]

Why don't you attach a bag to catch most of the saw dust to the output area of your bandsaw? Keep up the good work.

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

What are you using for lubrication. This also helps extend the blade life.

[@MrStanmathews]

I'm down here in Florida and I'm Jonesing for your next video. I'm sure you're very busy with the sawmill before the snow flies. When will the next video come out? I'm like a kid waiting for the Saturday morning cartoons to come on.

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Thanks man. It will be up tonight probably at 7. KZbin is processing the video as we speak. I remember watching them cartoons and Pee Wee's playhouse back in the good ol' days.

[@jangiesler4374]

Could you put the green bags along the side of the mill to catch the sawdust?

[@busterv333]

if you planning on using that seasoned ash better use drill to drill holes for your nails it harder when seasoned that you bend hat full nails trying drive nails in that seasoned ash

[@sfn4702]

🎃😊

[@PeaceIntheValley]

Ash can make really nice cutting boards. Jon, what boots was it that you got Meg? Angel likes them and I was thinking of getting some for her for Christmas!

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

She got them from Cat (the heavy equipment company). Here's the link. Just a heads up, they are steel toe. www.catfootwear.com/US/en/revolver-steel-toe-work-boot/15944W.html?dwvar_15944W_color=P90418#cgid=womens-work&start=1

[@PeaceIntheValley]

@@WalnutsandWineberries thanks!

[@randykovack4472]

will moving the guide rollers for the blade closer to cut log help with wobbling ?

[@WalnutsandWineberries]

Unfortunately, this mill doesn't have that adjustment. That's one of my biggest complaints about it.

[@roberttaynor5672]

hay what happend to the nice green mill

[@elliejackson6907]

Hello all, I have a question for you all. Some call the part of a building that sits directly on the foundation "Footers", while others call them "Footings". What do they call them where you live? Cheers, EJ

[@cmiller6352]

The smaller diameter toward the what? ;) haha

[@John-pn7bh]

Love your videos. The music not so much, sorry.