You Won't Believe Who I Met Today!!!

[@edmueller2219]

if he would agree to a interview of his life, to hear an elder talk about his life would be awesome. I worked road construction for 32 years, and have come across a few men like Bob. the history they told of years gone by was priceless

[@nathanielriesterer9103]

Yes

[@72dodge340]

Definitely. Please.

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

Yes their history is priceless.

[@LuisC7]

Years gone by? Wasted? Not at all

[@mikemcc1156]

it would remind me of my Grampa forsure

[@soggybottomfarm2575]

My family I are all loggers, I'm the 4th generation so this is music to my ears and so proud to know there are still strong men his age that enjoy working and the craft. Not to mention his mechanical genius to build this mill that is super efficient!!! Bravo sir and God bless

[@deerjohn8041]

When I was a young’n in Arkansas I was less than impressed with all the sawmills around. Now in my 40’s I’m fascinated by the machines. Thanks for sharing.

[@OrganGrindersSwing]

My great grandfather owned a sawmill in Ark, then went on to be first mayor of West Helena. We actually found the sawmill on vacation one time, it was still operational in the early 90's, but no longer in the family.

[@deerjohn8041]

@Ryan M I’m in Florida now but I’m from Pocahontas. There was a mill in Imboden at one time and I knew a truck driver who owned one he set up in different places.

[@kteagle3]

Incredible! Would love to see more of this. Thank you Cody!

[@jonas2431]

I agree this is badass

[@mikeplant9163]

I could work there for a month and not get bored once, hope Jack enjoyed it. can't wait for more from here, I think people should record more from people like this so their knowledge is not lost and the stories are remembered for generations to come. these things are the foundations that nations are built on.

[@qfly6]

My grandpas best friend that just passed was 93, he’d been sawing since the 30’s. Similar guy extremely interesting and physically unstoppable. Split his own wood by hand until he was 88.

[@peachfuds]

My great grandfather was the same way. He was a carpenter, farmer, and sawyer. An amazing man. He lived to the age of 93

[@andrewgold7110]

Growing up I spent summers in Portland and Hood River. I stayed and worked on a cherry farm there for a few days during the harvest. Was the hardest I have ever worked. I certainly slept well those nights. 25 years later I still think about it and appreciate how hard it was. It's so great to see you send Jack down for a day or two. I can see how hard he is working and I know how proud you are that he did it. He will remember it forever. Another great video Cody, thanks!

[@jts3339]

As a young man I worked for a large stable (over 100 horses) and made weekly runs for sawdust and wood shavings from local mills for our horse stalls. 50 years later and they’re all gone. I didn’t realize at the time that I was looking at the end of an era for places like that.

[@bogdanhaures414]

As a medium-sized European city student, you have no idea how much pleasure this video brought me. The simplicity, the hard work and just the overall heritage of this place filled me with joy. Thanks for sharing this with us. Would it be great to hear what Jack thinks of it? Praying for your family.

[@jungfrauzara]

An honest day's work for a man and his son. I acknowledge Jack for trusting you and spending a shift gaining valuable experience in a sawmill.. I look forward to a full episode to listen to this sawmill man. Thank you for sharing..

[@CAJones-bu6tu]

As a kid in the 90s, there was a neighbor across the street from us that still plowed with a mule. At the time I didn’t really realize how special that was busy do have memories of playing in the front yard while he “gee” and “haw” at the mule. I would appreciate that more now and I hope Jack will of this day in the future.

[@Tkfl567]

I’m glad to here that his son is still with him. Maybe with his new saw the Legacy will continue. Simply Extraordinary.

[@davidsandall]

Bob truly is a genius. My employer bought lumber from him and the first time we went to pick it up we showed up early to help him mill. It is so cool to be a part of. His price was more than half the other local mills. Its great to see he hasn't changed a bit. Thanks for this video and bringing back some good memories.

[@dahlgj0]

I had the privilege and pleasure to know a Bob. Mine was named MIlt. Milt's set up was in Esko Mn. He was a classic sawyer, very similar set up to Bob's rails, carriage, edger, conveyers and rollers. Milt's setup was belt driven off a tractor. He would bring it to life a couple times a month, just because he enjoyed it. The really special times were the couple of times a year when he would partner with Lakehead Harvest Steam engine club; and bring his mill to life powered by an antique steam tractor.

[@Robmancan1987]

My grandfather was like Bob. 80 years old up to work at 4am every morning without fail. I asked him why he did it every day. He said someone has to do it. Things have to be done.

[@BigBackInk]

Incredible work, you can tell that’s one dangerous machine, but he handles it with speed and finesse. Even more impressive is he’s in his 80s doing it. He’s out there gettin it every day and providing a service to his community. Puts things into perspective for sure, thanks for sharing this with us Cody. A true inspiration.

[@CleaveMountaineering]

Fascinating! I did some part time work at a farm at that age and what I learned was much more valuable than the paycheck.

[@jamescrow8822]

It was an honor to get to see this master of his craft in action. Thank you for the shared experience and I look forward to seeing a more in depth video down the line.

[@Klesh]

Ford: Found On Road Dead. Thanks for sharing today!

[@generalesdeath8180]

Amazing! I would love to have a family member like this to teach me and give me the opportunity to carry on such an amazing legacy of craftsmanship. He's got it set up so perfectly, you can even take the sawdust and either make fire bricks and pellets yourself or sell it to said product manufacturing plants. Absolutely incredible. This is what I'm striving to be, what I would love to have/be for my community. Of course i live in Florida so Sawyer isn't really much of an option out here but I would live to have a business that helps support my community.

[@usnclark]

That's just really cool. More of this and no social media is what we plan to do with our kids, I think they'll grow up just fine

[@generalesdeath8180]

God bless you, I think your children will turn out great! Keep them away from the social media poison. There's a reason all this nonsense today is regional and despite everything our corrupt leaders try and tell you it has EVERYTHING to do with how raising our children has changed. God bless from Florida the last bastion of freedom

[@pamtnman1515]

I grew up near an old belt driven sawmill like this, but more rustic. My dad was a builder and got his lumber there. Today I run a hydraulic bandsaw, and I think I’m a better person for it

[@carlzirk]

This is fantastic. Glad you could capture some video. Working with guys like this is inspiring.

[@shellmaker10]

As I was watching this It occurred to me that your skills as a videographer and story teller are amazing, then I remembered that you said you wanted to come back with your "good" camera. Wow. What a cool video.

[@houston5365]

When I started in the trades 32 years ago I was very fortunate to apprentice with several "Old Timers" that taught me so much about quality craftsmanship and life of a carpenter. This video made me emotional in a good way...Thank you. I have to admit it also saddens me that as a contractor it is very hard to find young men in my area that are willing to put in the time to learn the craft.

[@gearheadted5110]

Great man and very cool machinery. My great grandfather built a sawmill like that on the homestead where I grew up, complete with a giant saw blade like that, rails and levers to move logs and lumber. He built a structure over it and it was powered by an inline flathead 6 cylinder. I never got to see it operate, it was non functional, roof leaking and rotting away when I was growing up in the 70s.

[@mramseyISU]

This video made my day. My grandpa is 82 this year and owned a sawmill until he had a stroke his mid 70’s. When I was a small boy he cut walnut for Winchester shotgun stock then in the late 80’s switched over barrel staves and heading for wine and whiskey barrels. I worked there every summer and any other day when I didn’t have school from the time I was 12 until I graduated from college with my engineering degree. What I wouldn’t give to spend one more day running that mill with my grandpa or for my boys to experience that way of life.

[@overlandecuador8893]

Ha! This came in my feed yesterday. Really cool. I do long for 100+ years ago when men were men and ladies were ladies. My 18 year old son just graduated and came to me this pat Monday and invited ME to lunch! He asked to join our company. He starts his two year apprenticeship this coming Tuesday. Jack looks great, you are so blessed to have such a fine son!

[@warwickbourke]

Bob is an absolute treasure and asset. You’re one lucky community to have a man like this.

[@kenleppek]

I enjoyed the sounds as much as the sights. That Detroit humming away the blade buzzing through the wood and the random mechanical clicks and clacks of the mill working.

[@jeromehooge9206]

Love this video. I live about five miles from an Amish sawmill. They run a similar setup from a diesel generator. I love watching those men do their trade. Even the children as young as five are helping. It truly is a lost way of life.

[@reinger1022]

Tres cool. God bless him with many more years of being productive!

[@utbweiss14]

I love these type of videos. Thank you for sharing about the skill sets of those in your community!

[@PatNetherlander]

These little documentary’s are the true gems of your channel Cody! These crafts of old are historical and it’ll be soon when we only have video’s of them. Thank you so much for keeping their labor in our sights. And I hope you’ll do an in depth interview with him. That’d be priceless!

[@patrickdyess7797]

Really excited to see what comes of this thread Cody, thank you.

[@deborahmckinney808]

I’m new to your page. This is wonderful! It’s helped me to not tell my husband to slow down at 73. He’s knows (has done) all about construction, Crete, home building, fire places n more. We took a church and he and a friend finished the sanctuary! Open a door for him to be able to show young people how to do it correctly they the labor.. is my prayer

[@duckfan7684]

So cool! My grandfather immigrated from Sweden in the early 1900's and worked in the forest industry here in the PAC NW. I will send your video to my father to see also. Can't wait for the follow up!

[@davedennis6042]

Thanks for this inspiring video. Some friends of ours in Wyoming had had a saw mill business up in the mountains in the 50's. When we were there in the early 70's, only the cabin remained. But we went up there about 5 times in the 3 years my dad pastored in Douglas. They had many stories of those days to tell. It's really neat to see how it was done back then.

[@matbillings2533]

I build modern sawmill equipment for a living and it's one thing to see a modern mill running filled with stuff one has built. It's another thing to see it done in a traditional manner! :)

[@TheClintmeister]

We got cedar mills around here in Okla. I am finishing up a tankard with all my family crests on it. Its huge will hold over a liter. I see the wood and wonder what can I make of that piece of wood.

[@MrBowNaxe]

That was awesome to see... Reminded me of the old mill at my grandfather's plant in Louisianan. He kept it set-up and running even after they modernized the plant. Beautiful piece of equipment and amazing to see in action. Thanks for sharing.

[@iamarawn]

This is absolutely amazing. It looks like a saw mill in the wild west the way it's produced. Could pick it up and set it in a theme park just like that as a piece of stage. I think Jack just had an amazing experience. He's growing up to be a good man.

[@CornishJohn]

I was just thinking it reminded me of an old Clint Eastwood movie set!

[@miquerto]

That's really neat to see someone work a machine they built and are so intimate with.

[@TheFabled1]

More of this man, his history, and the sawmills please and thank you!!

[@bkeno]

My grandpa had a set up very similar to this. He used it to mill all of the lumber to build his house, barn, shop and other out buildings. He continued to use it on occasion well into his 80s. I had the privilege of helping him a few times. Thanks for making this video.

[@freddyvicaire6777]

AMAZING! TRULY AMAZING!...THANK YOU FOR THIS! It makes my soul happy to watch the fluid smooth older way of work being done where u just get in the zone and rhythm and flow if good work! To see that man work like that in his 80s and the function of those saws and machines is so amazing and satisfying to witness! I would LOVE to her that man tell his story! Thanks for the GREAT content! He must be so full of knowledge and wisdom you know I've always love to look at old pictures like from the 20s,30s,50s,etc but to see videos of teniques and was if doing things of old is beyond satisfying for me! I only hope to have the grit and strength of that man when I am that age TRULY REMARKABLE MAN!

[@davemi00]

Very cool sawmill ! In my teens, I worked in a local private owned sawmill, similar, but not quite as large a main blade. It was an enjoyable job and I learned so much. 3 miles North of Detroit, MI. Mid 1960’s. Thanks for the memories.

[@DireWolf28]

Thank you for documenting and sharing. We need more of this!

[@brianmclendon5289]

it must have been a proud moment for you to drop off young Jack and know hes capable of whatever task they give him.

[@ronfox5519]

That boy aint a boy anymore.

[@DGTrees2005]

Sipe’s Lumber in Taylorsville NC has a very old sawmill operation and it still runs today. Very cool stuff!

[@AndrexT]

Remarkable and fascinating to watch. He has such an eye for sizing. I am pleased Jack got to be part of that for a day and thanks for taking us along. iPhone quality was great.

[@Devin82m]

Fascinating, and encouraging. Thanks for sharing.

[@Luke_Mitchell]

This is truly amazing and fascinating Cody! We would love to see more of this man and his operation the channel!

[@thomasreed181]

That was awesome. It makes me glad to still see a local small mill operating and people working and appreciating the value of work but sad too to think that this might not be around much longer. So much we all took for granted. Many years ago I suppose I did too but no more. Some folks are trying to recapture it and it could be that all will not be lost of these American ways. God help us! God help our country!

[@caddyzig]

Fascinating! I could watch that all day. You can definitely tell they’ve had lots of experience and take pride in what they’re doing. Is the lumber all theirs, or does some of it get brought in?

[@chuckjohnson5067]

Incredible. Thank you for sharing. I really want to see more of Bob's operation.

[@slevin8715]

That is beautiful, thank you so much for sharing this.

[@benderbear762]

I would love to have done this at Jack's age or do this full-time now if it payed the bills. Working with hard-working men, especially in a team working environment such as this, is what makes men strong.

[@classicaltutor2370]

What an incredible inspiration. Thank you for sharing this. I'm sending a link to all my adult children. This gentleman is one of the few living legends.

[@jhtnpa]

Just awesome! Looking forward to seeing the video with your good cameras although there was nothing wrong about the quality of this one!

[@joshhenry727]

I remember going to The Sawmill when I was young with my grandfather in the mountains of North Georgia.. what an experience it was at such a young age! Love rough-cut Lumber

[@jlautomotive6349]

I could watch for hours!! Thank you for showing us and thank him for allowing us to watch! Can’t wait to see another video more in depth and that possibly sit down with this man!

[@knifelore1647]

Hello, as always another fantastic opportunity to learn! I a lived in the panhandle of Florida an just north of Defuniak Springs there were a couple of brothers who lived in the middle of nowhere. It is there families land they have an old saw mill for the Florida yellow pine the blade an mill had been there from at least the very early 1900s. Was a real treat to see!

[@BroMorris0341]

That was outstanding. Thank you for sharing.

[@ArkansasPilgrim]

That is wonderful. I met a gentleman who has an old sawmill when I was selling an old handsaw sawset on Craigslist. His sawmill is very similar, but is a more basic model. It has a 42" blade, and I think not as many helpful mechanisms. He some oak and cedar trees for me that had blown down on my property a few years back. I haven't been in touch with him in a while. I need to check in on him.

[@ColeTrain17]

Grew up with one of these and we still run it today. We are getting ready to do a full restoration on ours. Glad to see there are still a few running in the country.

[@mrmuck3917]

That is one awe inspiring setup!

[@ka9dgx]

I've seen the sawmill at the Hesston Steam Museum here in Indiana running, and it is amazing how well that old equipment is optimized to quickly and efficiently turn logs into lumber, in the hands of a skilled crew. It makes me appreciate how many centuries of improvements from the manual sawing of wood with a man in the pit are all represented in this system of work. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@PubnicoExpat]

Amazing! I hope you can grab some more footage soon!

[@jg0943]

Incredible. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@Jackpo25]

What a treat to see in action. Thanks Cody!

[@charlesahon]

That is amazing. What an opportunity for both you and Jack.

[@jeffreylatimer4897]

That's the same type sawmill I worked at as a young man. 60 inch blade. Great to see one still in use.

[@Billy-rn3il]

I just purchased my first sawmill. A Woodland bandsaw mill. Still putting it together. I’m beyond excited to use it.

[@DrivingWithJake]

Very cool to see this, would love to visit or see more it's just amazing. My Grandpa was a logger and also hand split shakes, after he passed we got some of his tools and made a few cedar shakes for his funeral and wow after that I see how and why his hands and arms where so beastly!

[@kao9379]

This is awesome. Thanks for sharing this!

[@DeleRT83TV]

That is such an awesome man (and video). Thank you for showing us some of the old timers. I absolutely love it

[@sameaston1301]

That was absolutely extraordinary. Thank you so much for sharing that. I certainly hope you can do a more extensive piece on him and his mill ❤️

[@rsdouglass4]

Wow what a Great video. Thank you Bob and Cody

[@melvinwilley3087]

That was really neat, thanks for sharing that with us

[@karsonbranham3900]

Awesome! We had a few local sawyers like that where I grew up, had cut a lot of,custom lumber for various construction projects on the homeplace. Spent many a days working the greenchain! My dad would say, “you’ll discover muscles you didn’t even know you had”!

[@steveevans2026]

Thank you for share this Cody ready enjoyed seeing the ease and skill of him operating the mill, amazing God bless him.

[@edgartehandon1663]

This brings back memories, I used to work in mill set up like this. The only thing different is the sawer was in a cab . I was the one ripping the edges off the boards.

[@markbuilt]

Thank you Cody My Dad had a mill like that , 60 inch saw and 12 foot carriage 3 dogs . The mill is still here in the back area of the barn yard . My Dad is not , passed away 2014 age of 86 . The mill was run twice a year , winter time for white pine and other soft woods and late fall for hardwoods . I do miss the smell of fresh cut lumber by his hand . Not the same as when my son cuts . Thanks again

[@simonpickering9641]

What an enjoyable video. My first proper job in 1989 was in small sawmill when I was probably your Jack's age and I still remember the traits the different tree species have when sawn up. Hardwoods, softwoods, you name it and always fun popping doug fir blisters.

[@ctrip34]

That is awesome. Just the whole set up. The inginuity it took to make it & make it run so smooth & efficient. Just amazing.

[@coolwheelz5190]

Wow, great video! Thanks for sharing Bob and his mill!!!

[@terryk3118]

Congrats on an awesome video. Thanks. Looking forward to the next one. Hope you will be able to find the time to do it. Wish I could smell that wood as it's cut!

[@mikewalker4062]

Absolutely incredible. Thank you for sharing. They just dont make equipment like this anymore. And few today would have the will to run it.

[@fcbaker65]

Great vid ,in my young teen years ,I had the privilege to hang out with an elder gentlemen ,he taught me how to drive my first nail an a lot of other things in life that made me what I am today! Seeing this vid brings back a lot of mems that I would always be thankful & cherish for the rest of my life!..👌👍 I didnt have a father figure in my life an that old man didnt have to let me stay around ,but for some reason ,he did!..Thnx for sharing both of you!..👍👍

[@matthoward1174]

Love the hum of that 6-71 ! It started to put me to sleep, like white noise.

[@b80-s9i]

I'd do bout anything to work with this man & his mill...good, honest work & skill added💪👍👍👍 Hope to see more of his mill and pray you'll get him to open up about his life at some point!🙏 Thanks to Bob for giving us a peek at your finely tuned operation! And thank you Cody for sharing this great content brother👍👏👏👏

[@rdeanbenson2214]

Excellent video!. I have a friend who owns a 48" mill, and a traveling band saw mill. Keep the past alive!

[@shawnb4234]

Marvelous to watch. Thank you for sharing

[@apeturescience]

What a treat! Growing up in Hillsboro and later McMinnville I lived to go out to the local farms and watch the various machinery. I especially loved helping our on Christmas tree farms as a lad.

[@soulehawk]

same with one of the last saw mills here in Front Royal Virginia. I so much want to sit and talk to this man! The wisdom he could share....

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

OMGosh I so hope you can do a longer video and interview with Bob and his son, because this topic is so interesting. And Jack is such an awesome young man! Am sharing this video on Facebook!

[@thepitpatrol]

That my friends, is a real saw mill. I had the opportunity to off bare for a sawyer with one of these years ago. When he got it set he could tell exactly what it was doing by sound. Sawed some timber that he cut out 1x14's out of. Exact dimension all the way around.

[@wesman7837]

Wow that would be awesome to get footage of his set up!

[@mataznuiz]

simply amazing. he moves so fluidly yet perfectly accurately. crazy to imagine how many times he made these same cuts

[@VernonWallace]

Wow. What an amazing man and operation. Thank you