Good video. I personally enjoy your commentary. I like to hear about the quirks of your saw and how you manage them. I have wondered how you kept alignment between the top saw and main saw. Thank you for your insights 😊
It’s going to get better! I think everybody is figuring out I’m still figuring out the best way to platform this information in the videos. That’s a topic I’m waiting for the right opportunity to address hard!
Great video. Whats the difference between black oak and red oak? All I can see is the color of the fibre. I need to come to your location and take a lumber grading course to go along with my softwood grading ticket.
@@ShannonFreng what is SPS-3? Mine is a "B" grading ticket. The last year I did the practical and written exams was 1989. Tgohe first year I did the exams was 1971.
@@johnmcgarvie4061 Finger-joined (vertical-use-only) studs, John. When I got mine, in 2001, you got either a one- or three-year one, depending on your score. A one-year was a sort of learner's permit, as you had to have a three-year guy supervising your grading. Now, I hear they have B, A and AA ones (score-dependent). Mine expired 20 years ago. It was a three-year one. All I got for getting it, was a measly buck raise.
Me: I wonder how long that log is? Geez, that looks pretty big, I wonder what the diameter is? That kind of info would be great, but as usual, no pertinent info... *Ian narrates the exact info I had questions about Also me: This dude ever stop flapping his gums?! I want to hear the saw cutting! 😄
Actually yes!! Good question. There was another big butt log in front of it going that correct direction. But every now and then, you have to flip one the other direction to even the taper out on the log deck!! They need to be kept straight and don’t advance properly if those big logs are crooked😳 I can’t wait to start showing more of our problems and solutions.
@@Helmsburgsawmill when sawing the softwood species (Douglas Fir, Red and Yellow Cedar, and Hemlock it's butt first so the sawyer can see the clear lumber right away and take the proper sawing methods.
A couple things determine that. I’ve had logs where the weight was almost too heavy for the hydraulics to advance the bunks. I can go 28’8” in length. The clearance for a log to fit under our I beam into the log deck is 43”. And my carriage can handle 48” in width.
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My Dad attended Helmsburg H.S. and his family lived in Beanblossom. It does my heart glad to see the mill still operating. Keep going, Gentlemen!
We really appreciate reading that James:)
Thanks for such a good video. You’re a very good sawyer excellent job👍
Good video. I personally enjoy your commentary. I like to hear about the quirks of your saw and how you manage them. I have wondered how you kept alignment between the top saw and main saw. Thank you for your insights 😊
It’s going to get better! I think everybody is figuring out I’m still figuring out the best way to platform this information in the videos.
That’s a topic I’m waiting for the right opportunity to address hard!
Excellent wood cutting
I appreciate that!!
1×12 clear poplar has been my go-to ever since clear pine sky rocketed in price years ago. Still light and less knot problems.
Nice video. I like the commentary too. Thanks
Great video everyone working hard!
Oh yes!!! Andy can give you insider stories on some of these logs
Andy is a strong dude
Great video. I used to work in a mill and love watching this.
Gorgeous lumber!
Totally impressive in all aspects.
Who runs the camera?
My fellow crew member Sam!
That's really cool , well done dude
I'm one of those who like to hear the saw! Thanks!
Hey I like less talking myself🤷 I’m trying to find a happy medium. I hope this one had a balance to your liking
Very nice wood quality what state is it from? How much is a log like this cost you? Thank you!
We’re located in Brown County, Indiana. And several hundred dollars
Great video. Whats the difference between black oak and red oak? All I can see is the color of the fibre. I need to come to your location and take a lumber grading course to go along with my softwood grading ticket.
What agency did you get your softwood grading ticket through? I used to have mine, too.
@@ShannonFreng Council of Forest Industries here in British Columbia. Have had one for many years.
@@johnmcgarvie4061 I had mine from the Alberta Forest Products Association, here in Edmonton, from 2001-4. I did SPS-3.
@@ShannonFreng what is SPS-3? Mine is a "B" grading ticket. The last year I did the practical and written exams was 1989. Tgohe first year I did the exams was 1971.
@@johnmcgarvie4061 Finger-joined (vertical-use-only) studs, John. When I got mine, in 2001, you got either a one- or three-year one, depending on your score. A one-year was a sort of learner's permit, as you had to have a three-year guy supervising your grading. Now, I hear they have B, A and AA ones (score-dependent). Mine expired 20 years ago. It was a three-year one. All I got for getting it, was a measly buck raise.
SUPER Video!! Thank You
Nice!
so satisifying to watch ty sweet
Set up right those old Rosser Head debarkers do a decent job at a fraction of the cost of a ring debarker
is 6 quarter pretty close to an inch and a half?????
Yes! And inch and 5/8’s
yea barkie back
its therapy for us old guys that did this in our younger years
Spread it to all the old guys you know please!
the old "Rosser-Head debarker" trick.
Sweet
👍
I dont know why in watching this but im intrigued
You sure have a fast conveyor belt.
That's not a conveyor. It's a launcher! LOL!
It keeps all the crap propelled out of my way!!
Thank you for very nice videos! What is the purpose of debarking? Edges are cut of anyway, aren't they?
Yes they are. However the bark holds dirt, rocks, mud, and sand. All of which dull my saw quicker
Me: I wonder how long that log is? Geez, that looks pretty big, I wonder what the diameter is? That kind of info would be great, but as usual, no pertinent info...
*Ian narrates the exact info I had questions about
Also me: This dude ever stop flapping his gums?! I want to hear the saw cutting!
😄
Looks like you have a bit of a wobble in the saw blade .
Any reason you put the butt of the log away from you? Typically you have them the other way, right?
Actually yes!! Good question. There was another big butt log in front of it going that correct direction. But every now and then, you have to flip one the other direction to even the taper out on the log deck!! They need to be kept straight and don’t advance properly if those big logs are crooked😳 I can’t wait to start showing more of our problems and solutions.
@@Helmsburgsawmill when sawing the softwood species (Douglas Fir, Red and Yellow Cedar, and Hemlock it's butt first so the sawyer can see the clear lumber right away and take the proper sawing methods.
What is the name of that saw beside the bigsawmil 😃👍😃
I've got some black walnut trees to harvest.
Isn't one this size wryh $50,000?
650 bdft at even $20 a ft, would only be $13k
How big is too big for your mill?
A couple things determine that. I’ve had logs where the weight was almost too heavy for the hydraulics to advance the bunks. I can go 28’8” in length. The clearance for a log to fit under our I beam into the log deck is 43”. And my carriage can handle 48” in width.
The imperial system never makes any sense to me. So i have to say, go metric. You wont regret it
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