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The sawmilling job from HELL
Here's a video about a seemingly simple job sawing oak beams, but it turned into a bit of a struggle. The logs were too gnarly, the weather was too cold and soggy, and I hit too many nails.. A big THANK YOU to all the subscribers, new and old, who still hang around and watch my content. You guys are the best!
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Відео

My Biggest Investment Yet, But Will It Pay Out? - Wood Mizer LT20 first impressions
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I invest in a brand new Wood Mizer LT20, and this video is about me exploring the machine for the first time. I have never used Wood Mizer sawmills before, in that respect I am a complete beginner trying to learn how to use the machine to it's fullest potential.
Beginners guide to chains, bars and other secrets to level up your sawmilling
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Here you can find timestamps to all the different topics if you are only looking for somethings specific. I also want to mention that no one is paying me to show any of these products, these are purely my own opinions based on my experience Chain pitch and gauge 0:28 3/8 lopro vs 404 1:33 Skip chain and how to make your own 2:22 Bar maintenance 4:02 Double ended bars 4:47 Chain sharpening 6:56 ...
Learn these skills and turning trees into gold will be easy
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Sharing some more tips to help you get good results when sawmilling. Thanks to everybody that watch my videos, and a massive thanks to all the subscribers for supporting this channel. I appreciate every comment, and feel free to ask whatever question you may have, or leave suggestions for future videos.
This Simple Question Has Haunted Me For Years
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This is the first video of a 3-part series about saw milling. This first part is entirely dedicated to me trying to find clarity in the age old question of which one is the best. The bandsaw or the chainsaw?
Making Scandinavian Ash Low Tables
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A step by step video about making these tables. They are made from end grain slabs of ash. End grain slabs gives a cool effect of showing the cross section of a tree where all the growth rings are visible. It can be challenging sometimes to count each and every one..
How Much Is This Wood Really Worth? The Answer Might Surprise You
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In this video we bring our mill to the log, and we find out just how much we are able to produce and at what value. Check out this older video if you want to know more about specific tools and techniques. ua-cam.com/video/wbnR0_VlWLM/v-deo.html
I Had To Wait 20 Months Before I Could Build This Table
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This video show in detail how this large dining table was made. I hope you find it interesting. Let me know if you wish to see any specific topics in future videos. Building the giant wood flattener: m.ua-cam.com/video/XFmodm9VceA/v-deo.html
Building The Giant Wood Flattener
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This is was one of the most fun projects I've yet to tackle. This video will take you through all the steps I took to build this machine that has taken the place of my old router sled. And so far it has been very fun to use and it is incredibly fast at flattening large slabs of wood. This machine was designed with the intent to make it fully cnc operated, but this video focuses only on the mech...
Why These Floor Boards Are Special - Kilsågat Golv
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This video is all about installing a solid spruce floor. We purchased all the wood from a local company specialized in this style of wide plank flooring. Their company name is Hälsinge Allmoge Golv, located in Alfta Sweden. The gentleman running this company is a great friend and fellow woodworker. I share some tips and general info about installing this type of solid wood floor. Hope you enjoy...
The Cheapest Way To Flatten Live Edge Slabs
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This is a overview of my router sled and how I built it. My future plans of converting it into a CNC router and some tips and tricks about flattening slabs. Instagram @backstromwoodwork
Turning My Hobby Into A Career - From Logs To Finished Furniture
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Taking a close look at how my woodworking hobby has evolved into this small business that is all about milling big urban trees into slabs which I then use to build custom tables and other furniture. In this video we take a look at my own diy sawmill, it's status as of today and what I intend to improve. Some other stuff as well such as making an epoxy table, purchasing a huge sliding table saw ...
This Old Machine Changes Everything
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A wide belt sander has been on my wishlist for many years, and now it finally arrived. But it's not without it's challenges though, for this machine has been sitting unused for a long time, and not much information about it's condition is known. This is just a first look, but future investigation will determine if this machine needs a restoration or possibly just a tune up. Check out @backstrom...
The Swedish Winter Hates Me - Workshop Renovation Part 2
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The work continues and we have begun the most important step of this renovation. Saving this roof from collapsing is gonna require all new trusses to be built, but heavy snowfall is making life a lot more difficult. Instagram @backstromwoodwork
Everything Needs Fixing - Workshop Renovation Part 1
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For many years I have dreamt about owning my own workshop for making furniture. It finally came to fruition, but there is lot's of work that needs to happen before I can call it a PROPER workshop. This is part 1. Instagram @backstromwoodwork
Building A Double Cutting Sawmill And The Story Behind It
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Building A Double Cutting Sawmill And The Story Behind It
Coffee table - From rough slabs to finished table
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Coffee table - From rough slabs to finished table
Cutting beautiful burls on the bandsaw
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Cutting beautiful burls on the bandsaw
Table From a Slab Of Ash - Woodworking
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Table From a Slab Of Ash - Woodworking
Hang Your Wood Up To Dry - A Story About Drying Wood
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Hang Your Wood Up To Dry - A Story About Drying Wood
Cheap AND Effective Chainsaw Milling - What you need to succeed
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Cheap AND Effective Chainsaw Milling - What you need to succeed
Large Elm - Chainsaw Milling with the Alaskan Mill
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Large Elm - Chainsaw Milling with the Alaskan Mill
Sapele Dining Table With Crescent Moon Steel Base - Full Build.
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Sapele Dining Table With Crescent Moon Steel Base - Full Build.
Giant maple log - Alaskan Mill
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Giant maple log - Alaskan Mill
Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 5
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Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 5
Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 4
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Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 4
Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 3
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Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 3
Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 2
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Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 2
Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 1
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Sawmill Build With Dual LOGOSOL E8 - Part 1
Building A Custom Dining Table
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Building A Custom Dining Table

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  • @robintaylor-mockingeemill8223

    Watched this one again this morning . I do miss your videos .

  • @Average-Al
    @Average-Al 10 днів тому

    Does buying this mean that you gave up on building the big 2inch saw from the old bandsaw? About the LT20, how does that hydralic lifting arm work? Does it adjust to wider or smaller logs?

  • @piotrknapczyk103
    @piotrknapczyk103 Місяць тому

    Piękny!!

  • @mattiaswahlborg4605
    @mattiaswahlborg4605 3 місяці тому

    Great inspiring video! What dimensions do you use for the boards and for the tongue between them?

  • @jeremiahmccutcheon3234
    @jeremiahmccutcheon3234 5 місяців тому

    Damn hey bro do you have any ash for sale?

  • @Jack-es9xq
    @Jack-es9xq 5 місяців тому

    I can't decide if this is going to keep you young or make you old It's all good info, thanks for bringing it.

  • @ritchiemacinnis
    @ritchiemacinnis 5 місяців тому

    I found a piece of spruce burl that I will be harvesting tomorrow.

  • @HIKETOGRAPHER
    @HIKETOGRAPHER 6 місяців тому

    Very helpful and well directed and edited! Makes my ideas about milling my own lumber very valid. Thanks and happy woodworking!

  • @cassidycash8805
    @cassidycash8805 6 місяців тому

    *PromoSM*

  • @kevinpavitt4288
    @kevinpavitt4288 6 місяців тому

    Excellent video! Thanks. That old growth birch brings back memories. I used to cut up stuff like that in Alaska for firewood. Wish I could go back and mill some of that. I used to see incredible curly and Birdseye figures, but it was already firewood. I'm on Hawaii island now getting ready to mill some giant ohia trees. I got a ms661 magnum with a 36 in bar. I hope it's big enough!

  • @garymcmullin2292
    @garymcmullin2292 6 місяців тому

    well presented video, thanks. I am always amused by the invariable comments from some who claim chainsaws are not for milling, cannot withstand the high performance demanded. They are not paying attention. A good power head that is run properly will endure for a long time. I milled in the 80's and 90's, used a 36 inch mill with a Jonsereds 910E so I can speak with credentials to back it up. The excitement of chainsaw milling, well any milling for that matter is the discovery of beautiful wood, it is a compelling force on a guy. If you are capable of turning that wood into value added products then it can be a lucrative occupation, even being just a supplier of raw edge slabs can be highly rewarding. The thing about the chainsaw mill is that it flat tuckers a guy out, it is taxing work and the constant challenge of equipment maintenance extracts a price in physical labor and cost$. I view it as a younger mans activity. I have a friend that bought a Lucas mill about the same time I was milling, looking over his experience with the Lucas, I would recommend it over chainsaw milling, the thing that put me off for one back then was the higher up front cost, but that mill has proven durable and much more productive than the best chainsaw mill you can find and it is easier on the body.

  • @simon__aslund
    @simon__aslund 7 місяців тому

    Snyggt jobbat! Mycket motgångar, men resultatet såg riktigt fint ut. 😃 Kul att se material där det inte bara är guld och gröna skogar. Var håller du till?

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Härligt att du gillade videon 😄 håller till cirka 20min söder om gävle

  • @jenniferwhite6089
    @jenniferwhite6089 7 місяців тому

    2024 you should remap your sawmills

  • @TheOldManAndTheSaw
    @TheOldManAndTheSaw 7 місяців тому

    This was a very enjoyable video. Not because of the problems but because of how you handled them. I've learned, as did you, that the difference between a log on the mill and one that USED to be on the mill is just a seconds or two. It's also very frustrating, and costly, when you find metal in a log. The best metal detector made is a new blade. I was also VERY impress with your English; much better than my Swedish (which is non-existent) Dave

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Hahaha im quickly finding out that to be true. Thanks Dave for you compliment and your comment.

  • @randyrife4199
    @randyrife4199 7 місяців тому

    Great to see a new video from you! As you know, I also run a small sawmill and woodworking business. I have had many of your exact same issues and challenges. But once we get it corrected and the jobs finished, it is so rewarding. We both have a passion for sawmilling and woodworking. I had a good laugh when you were asking your dog to please step aside. Haha. Take care.

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Thanks Randy! I’m glad you can relate. As always im happy for your comment and i hope you had a good start to the new year

  • @MountainVoiceInc
    @MountainVoiceInc 7 місяців тому

    It might surprise you that we mainly cut in the winter. It takes some getting used to, but as long as its not -25 C or colder we will be milling. Some of our products have to be cut during that season for a few reasons. Cutting nails though, you can't get anything done when you are hitting nails. I don't know maybe get a carbide cutting blade or something.

  • @bendyboards
    @bendyboards 7 місяців тому

    Bless you we have all been there to many times.

  • @itzjustkris7964
    @itzjustkris7964 7 місяців тому

    That snow runner type music at the start was fire

  • @SD-yx8kd
    @SD-yx8kd 7 місяців тому

    @Backstrom Woodwork, Thank you very much for this heartfelt video. You're doing a great job, even if it come with pitfalls. I wish you all the best as you grow and become more comfortable in your sawmill. I'd love to visit you and give you a hand for a few days, to learn from your experience.

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words, i appreciate it very much!

  • @etiennecossette6220
    @etiennecossette6220 7 місяців тому

    Hard work, dificult condition, bad matérial, heart to the job, everything to the brave that you are

  • @FiveAcreHomestead
    @FiveAcreHomestead 7 місяців тому

    So nice to see others struggle with logs, time and money... no I'm just kidding, I've missed your videos and this one was really entertaining... in a good way. Tack Joel!

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Thank you! Haha no i totally understand what you mean, happy you can relate and that you enjoyed the video 😂👍

  • @heykevwhatyouup2
    @heykevwhatyouup2 7 місяців тому

    Yay your back 🎉 Bandsaw milling or chainsaw milling which is better?

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Great to see you again as well! I always appreciate your comment :) my short answer would be bandsawmilling is better, at least as i see it in terms of efficiency and it gives you better options of how to process logs. But that answer is very generic and it all depends on your situation. I like chainsawmilling when cutting big and valuable hardwood slabs.

  • @bendyboards
    @bendyboards 7 місяців тому

    Cool vid. My experience milling knarly logs is to chainsaw the worst imperfections off making handling much easier. I know the fight of difficult weather and ground conditions. Take care

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Youre spot on, it is best to get the lumps off first with a chainsaw, but i tried and speed things up and skip that part.. it was a mistake on my part 😂

  • @napkinnapper
    @napkinnapper 7 місяців тому

    lol, i also run a small sawmill and woodworking business. Watching this video is like watching myself.

  • @michaelbinder5753
    @michaelbinder5753 7 місяців тому

    Nice job done. You need a 5 ton excavator and a sawmill shed! ❤

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Haha yeah man an excavator has been on my wishlist for years, and im gonna try and get a sawmill shed done this year. Thanks for commenting, best wishes to you!

  • @michaelwillson6847
    @michaelwillson6847 7 місяців тому

    M8 what a video. Firstly so glad your back been to long. Oh can the next one be a build video (not that am not loving the sawmill but your talent deserves more those videos) second that job looked like hell id of lost it long before u finished. Thirdly wow that wood mizer looks amazing. Wish could afford me one them. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😭👍

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Thanks Michael! As always im happy you’re here! Im very thankful for your kind words, and that’s a great suggestion. I really do wish i was able to do more furniture build videos, but my workflow doesnt allow any filming, the schedule is simply too tight. It was much easier when i wasnt depending on woodworking as my income, i was more free to do whatever i felt like. Sawmilling is easier for me to make videos about. Maybe one day i can do more build videos as well.

    • @michaelwillson6847
      @michaelwillson6847 7 місяців тому

      @@backstromwoodwork566 no a totally appreciate that can understand in a way even though a don't do it having to build sommit high end and beautiful like u do never mind adding the whole filming aspect and moving cameras about etc. Love the sawmill videos aswell. Ill email ya but I've just got offered whole load stuff. Could be good potential

  • @robintaylor-mockingeemill8223
    @robintaylor-mockingeemill8223 7 місяців тому

    Welcome back . Great to see the new woodmizer . That will speed things up .

    • @backstromwoodwork566
      @backstromwoodwork566 7 місяців тому

      Thanks Robin, yeah the woodmizer has been awesome so far. Always thankful for your comment. Hope you guys are doing great.

  • @kurtism9040
    @kurtism9040 7 місяців тому

    Since you have the ability to roll the logs, why wouldn't you consider taper sawing?

  • @torque9889
    @torque9889 8 місяців тому

    My opinion is that for €3000 you can buy woodland mills bandsaw mill. Where as a large Sthl like the 881 or something similar is about €2000. Plus the Alaskan mill price and extra fuel from the slowness of using one. Seems like a no brainer just to save another €1000 and buy the bandsaw mill. Only two factors which win out for the chainsaw mill is the length of piece you want to cut is indefinite and you can cut wider than the basic bandsaw mill. And also moving larger logs is no easy task unless you invest in a forklift or quad bike to move logs. I still drag by hand but it ain’t easy.

  • @brianbloom1799
    @brianbloom1799 8 місяців тому

    Congratulations on all Your Success, Hard work and Determination will always get you were you want to go, Great Build on your mill , I have worked like you for 45 years, Restoring home in NY city, and Though out Conn, Multi-Million dollar homes, The last Home was for a doctor, 1700'S home A General owned this home, All the Beams were Hand Hewn 16 x 16 x16 feet long, All done on site, God Bless to You and Your Family.

  • @cisco5400
    @cisco5400 9 місяців тому

    Väldigt bra kunskap du delar med dig samt även kul inslag och vacker miljö 😊

  • @peterbogoyevitch2691
    @peterbogoyevitch2691 9 місяців тому

    Burl is much sought by resin board makers.

  • @michaeltaylor8084
    @michaeltaylor8084 9 місяців тому

    Very well said. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your wisdom.

  • @hazembata
    @hazembata 9 місяців тому

    I dig it.

  • @TWC6724
    @TWC6724 10 місяців тому

    Do you seal the end grain of the slabs or no? I’ve just started chainsaw milling and was wondering if I should be doing that.

  • @Wedget
    @Wedget 11 місяців тому

    Gday from Australia, firstly congratulations for your excellent videos, 10/10. I have recently cut some wide red cedar slabs (1850 mm wide), with my Stihl 088 attached to Granberg mill and 84" GB guide bar. I did encounter some bar flex which resulted in up to 4mm to 5mm variations in the middle of the slab in relation to both outside edges (thinner along middle of slab), have you any ideas on how I can prevent or reduce this occurring?? Australion Red Cedar is a soft rainforest species of timber, keep the videos rolling mate👍👍

  • @Dragon-Slay3r
    @Dragon-Slay3r 11 місяців тому

    Once the ash popped the top of the vase then it's covers the down by the ash

  • @daytonbaptiste7205
    @daytonbaptiste7205 11 місяців тому

    Good day I have a tl20 saw mill and the header fail to go up what do I do

  • @cameronb76
    @cameronb76 11 місяців тому

    Do you run a bar tip aux oiler on the long bars? I'm getting a double ended cannon 66"bar going and was curious.

  • @Robc509
    @Robc509 Рік тому

    Great videos. Where do you find you logs to slab?

  • @Robc509
    @Robc509 Рік тому

    I’m really pleased I’ve found your channel! I’ve not long got a granberg mill with the ms 661. We had a few large diseased ash trees that had to come down and it seemed such a shame to cut them up for firewood. The biggest tree was around 120 years old and the wood is really beautiful. You are an absolute wealth of knowledge and in the few videos I’ve seen I have already learnt a lot. I haven’t even used the mill yet as I’m a little intimidated!

  • @BombadilHillStudios
    @BombadilHillStudios Рік тому

    gnarly log, well done.

  • @alessandrorodrigues8083
    @alessandrorodrigues8083 Рік тому

    Béla Maquina parabéns

  • @drpaultrumpelmann8337
    @drpaultrumpelmann8337 Рік тому

    I am mesmerised by your super chilled out but incredibly precise manner, and I hope your hand is ok!. I have rescued an old oak tree blown over on our road from getting chopped up for fire wood, had the trunk slabbed up an they have been drying out in my garage for the last 2 years, with the idea of building a solid live edge table. (even sweeter knowing its from a very old tree from our road) So here I am doing the research for building a router bed/sled to flatten them out, but I feel now like the day I looked up to the top of Everest, wondering how am I going to get there!! Thanks for your videos, they are inspiring! Unfortunately for me, I do not own the skillset you have, but I will give it a go, one step at a time. Any advice would be much appreciated

  • @user-uy6lc4lq6t
    @user-uy6lc4lq6t Рік тому

    Молодец 🤝👍👍🌳 я тожет пилю Слэбы.

  • @pechinma
    @pechinma Рік тому

    the swedish nickname for that wheel loader is "elephant f***er". don't know why really. they were strong reliable machines back in the day

  • @heykevwhatyouup2
    @heykevwhatyouup2 Рік тому

    Been awhile between drinks good to see you have another video out always look forward to them coming out you always tell the best stories 🥳

  • @johnwinn5225
    @johnwinn5225 Рік тому

    The next time you flatten a slab try working with the grain versus across grain also you might try traveling from right to left chips and dust will blow away from you . I hope to someday produce the quality of products that you do

  • @shaneroon8490
    @shaneroon8490 Рік тому

    Great to see ya back.

  • @morgan79347
    @morgan79347 Рік тому

    Beautiful wood I have a red oak that’s about 30” diameter & a 16” saw this should be interesting when I come home with a new chainsaw.