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.
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! 😄
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.
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.
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Thanks for such a good video. You’re a very good sawyer excellent job👍
Excellent wood cutting
I appreciate that!!
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:)
Nice video. I like the commentary too. Thanks
Gorgeous lumber!
Great video. I used to work in a mill and love watching this.
Great video everyone working hard!
Oh yes!!! Andy can give you insider stories on some of these logs
Andy is a strong dude
That's really cool , well done dude
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!
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.
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
SUPER Video!! Thank You
Totally impressive in all aspects.
Who runs the camera?
My fellow crew member Sam!
so satisifying to watch ty sweet
Nice!
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 Council of Forest Industries here in British Columbia. Have had one for many years.
@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.
Lumber wise they’re actually classified as the same. It’s the trees that look kind of different.
its therapy for us old guys that did this in our younger years
Spread it to all the old guys you know please!
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
Is the primary purpose of de-barking to improve saw blade life or does it serve another purpose?
This is the primary purpose! We sell the mulch as a by product
Sweet
Looks like you have a bit of a wobble in the saw blade .
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!!
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
What is the name of that saw beside the bigsawmil 😃👍😃
yea barkie back
the old "Rosser-Head debarker" trick.
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
Where is your mill located?
Brown County, Indiana
I dont know why in watching this but im intrigued
👍
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!
😄
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.
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.
The imperial system never makes any sense to me. So i have to say, go metric. You wont regret it
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