My new motto... "If Jessie can do it...". Thanks pal, another GREAT video. OH, and thanks to your editor / producer (Alyssa) for the hard work and video design. Fantastic! I'm a huge fan from Canada.
I agree that you are saving a lot of money cutting your own wood, but I have a problem with your math. You also need to calculate the tree harvesting time and equipment cost into your estimations.
add in the cost of saw mill extra blades and the excavator you have to cut alot of boards to just pay for equipment, then you can count how much you save on cutting your own boards.
I would check the carburetor for corrosion if you have been using 10% ethanol and leaving it set unused without running the engine until the carb is out of fuel. Ethanol kills small motors by absorbing moisture. It will also degrade rubber seals and gaskets. I speak from experience lol, I had to replace carbs on mowers, pressure washer, wood chipper, generators, it was expense i could have avoided. I started using gas without any ethanol, they call it recreational gas here in SC. The operating manuals all say that you can use 10% ethanol without damage but it does not tell you if left in carb a week or two it will destroy the carb. Just my 2 cents Jessy, you probably already know this with the generators that you use.
Overhead valve engines need to have the valve lash checked and adjusted periodically. If you cleaned the carb and did all other maintenance I would check that next.
Hey Jesse, I say this in the nicest way...you really need to brush up on your wood science, and you need a handheld moisture content meter. I would guess that the dead stand wood is not as dry as you think it is. I would guess about 15 to 18%. The stuff that is on the ground may be ok. If the dead stand is 15 to 18%, and your EMC is 10%, you still have a fair amount of shrinkage (like 20% of the total, especially on the tangential face), and your 1.5" is now like 1 and 3/8. Also, get on the app store and buy "Smart Thumper." It will tell you if that questionable lumber will make grade.
@@clayseale for internal, non-load bearing or not much load bearing walls, how much will that matter? How much will they shrink? The tree was already dead for a while.
Hey @PureLivingforLife, you could try and paint the water-canister of the sawmill black. That might give it some additional heat, to keep it from freezing too fast.
Mental note: When I build my own sawmill, use a small water cooled car engine. And put a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger in the radiator line that heats blade cooling water.
I have a portable Norwood HD 36 sawmill and love watching you use your Woodmiser. You were also correct yesterday about folks getting involved. If we are running in a area where the public can see us we usually have people wanting to get involved! Keep your passion! As far as lubricating water freezing - try adding some liquid dish washing detergent.
Looks like it takes a lot of equipment and labor to cut a few boards. Than all the work after the boards are cut. Guess that's the reason so many sawmills have closed. Low profit high overhead.
If you want to save the beautiful wood, you can trade that wood for other wood or save it. To create other ‘dry’ wood, you can debarked the girth and the tree will die. The Cherokee would do that to clear the area where they want to start anew village.
My thoughts exactly. Could probably use that blade a little longer since the wood is going to be hidden anyway. Its not like the wood is being used for carpentry or finishing work.
Most applications it probably wouldn't matter. But a damaged saw blade doesn't cut as well and could start to wander and produce warped cuts. Better to replace it and get it sharpened then use it till it breaks.
@@Lermabeans Even then the wood would be surfaced. That is the only way i buy my lumber for projects is rough, so i can pay less and finish it my self to exact dimensions.
You would be better looking for a vid on that subject...as there are many contributing factors to the cost, example blades very greatly in price(new or getting them sharpened) and the hardness of wood you are milling( board foot per blade).
I’m in Australia and we work in winter because it’s more bearable and using power tools that might cause a spark is best avoided to keep the fire risk down so tracters work with slasher or brush hogs are a risk for causing sparks if you hit a rock or stone with the metal blades fire is our biggest nightmare
When you do dry it out why not dry it in the loft.... spread out as loose floorboards and let it dry. It would dry quickly then..... but you will need to factor in moisture added into the house
Put rv antifreeze in it and get sea foam in the gas make it as strong as you can and run to get it in carb and let it set over night or as long as u can witch I’m sure you already know this
I grew up in a cold climate, I now live in the NC, working in the heat of summer in the south is unbearable, I would rather work in the cold anytime. Just removing snow is no fun.
I doubt they are going to actually frame the interior walls with 2x6's or 2x8's. It looked like he was trying to get the largest boards possible out of each tree which could then be trimmed down later as needed.
I always enjoy watching , from japan . What a wonderful house ! Is it okay to cut the trees around the house? Landslide is likely to happen 💦 I am a little worried . Sorry for being bad 💧
Not far down below the dirt is glacier rock. It would take a heck of an earthquake (or 3 or more medium one in a row) to move it. If that happens then there may not house to worry about. Since they started the videos, there has not been any mentions of earthquakes.
Check at the airport were you have your aircraft stored to see if they will let you put LL fuel in a gas can . Most aircraft full does not have ethanol in it but check. Prue gas works better in small engines and has better shelf life. Also see if in your state you can buy ethanol free gas at a gas station or co op
That is one awesome sister you got there! :)
Ya gotta love a sister ... who helps out a brother!
You have an amazing sister to help you :-)
So nice to have your sister taking time out to be with you and the family to help you get stuff done. Blessed
Your sister is a legend :)
You are so lucky to have Anna as a sister and Aunt to the little one.
My new motto... "If Jessie can do it...". Thanks pal, another GREAT video. OH, and thanks to your editor / producer (Alyssa) for the hard work and video design. Fantastic! I'm a huge fan from Canada.
I agree that you are saving a lot of money cutting your own wood, but I have a problem with your math. You also need to calculate the tree harvesting time and equipment cost into your estimations.
Most people put a little soap or windshield washer fluid in the sawmill water to keep it from freezing.
Great video 📹 👍
Love your videos.
add in the cost of saw mill extra blades and the excavator you have to cut alot of boards to just pay for equipment, then you can count how much you save on cutting your own boards.
Your economic analysis is severely flawed. You don't account for the consumables of running the sawmill nor the carrying costs of owning it etc.
The end-product value will greatly outweigh the costs of the consumables.
H; That was not the point of the video....
I hope you know how wonderful a sister you have.
Please use the blue and spalted for your stairs.
Y'all are amazing..love seeing you work together. And so sweet of Alyssa to bring hot drinks to cheer you on. Another great vlog.
One word for the wood in the chip pile: "live-edge blue wood accents"! :-) Seriously: window-sills, door moulding, etc...
I would check the carburetor for corrosion if you have been using 10% ethanol and leaving it set unused without running the engine until the carb is out of fuel. Ethanol kills small motors by absorbing moisture. It will also degrade rubber seals and gaskets. I speak from experience lol, I had to replace carbs on mowers, pressure washer, wood chipper, generators, it was expense i could have avoided. I started using gas without any ethanol, they call it recreational gas here in SC. The operating manuals all say that you can use 10% ethanol without damage but it does not tell you if left in carb a week or two it will destroy the carb. Just my 2 cents Jessy, you probably already know this with the generators that you use.
So nice that your sister is helping you.👍
Have you thought of using this wood as shiplappying for your ceilings in between your beams
Overhead valve engines need to have the valve lash checked and adjusted periodically. If you cleaned the carb and did all other maintenance I would check that next.
Quick question... Why care about the striations if it’s just stud limber?
A nicked blade could be at risk of sudden explosion in the mill. Not worth the hazard
You should using that beautiful blue lumber for stairs, varnished it is incredible!!
Some truly pretty aerial shots you have.
Agree....The snow laden trees and their house....
That tree died of lead poisoning! 🤣
You SHould Build a Pole Barn to store your wood out of the weather till you use it
Hey Jesse, I say this in the nicest way...you really need to brush up on your wood science, and you need a handheld moisture content meter.
I would guess that the dead stand wood is not as dry as you think it is. I would guess about 15 to 18%. The stuff that is on the ground may be ok.
If the dead stand is 15 to 18%, and your EMC is 10%, you still have a fair amount of shrinkage (like 20% of the total, especially on the tangential face), and your 1.5" is now like 1 and 3/8.
Also, get on the app store and buy "Smart Thumper." It will tell you if that questionable lumber will make grade.
They're freeze drying it over the winter
@@flinx yeah, but he is cutting it for 1.5" thicknesses, with no allowance for shrinking.
@@clayseale for internal, non-load bearing or not much load bearing walls, how much will that matter? How much will they shrink? The tree was already dead for a while.
Jesse knows exactly what he is doing.....he goes over all of this way back when....you do realize he built a Timber frame house!
@@jedidiah5131 he lost me when he compared SPF to a piece of old growth doug fir.
Hey @PureLivingforLife, you could try and paint the water-canister of the sawmill black. That might give it some additional heat, to keep it from freezing too fast.
Heat up quicker but cool down quicker. No gain there.
Mental note:
When I build my own sawmill, use a small water cooled car engine. And put a liquid-to-liquid heat exchanger in the radiator line that heats blade cooling water.
Those pine borer larvae make great fish bait. They are tough enough to stay on the hook and fish love them!
Looks like you fixed the hot spots on the roof.
was just about to say look at that frosty roof!
I have a portable Norwood HD 36 sawmill and love watching you use your Woodmiser. You were also correct yesterday about folks getting involved. If we are running in a area where the public can see us we usually have people wanting to get involved! Keep your passion!
As far as lubricating water freezing - try adding some liquid dish washing detergent.
Looks like it takes a lot of equipment and labor to cut a few boards. Than all the work after the boards are cut. Guess that's the reason so many sawmills have closed. Low profit high overhead.
Well, that's one way to get the lead out! Thanks for all the great content, love watching you two reach for your dreams!
What happened to the cabinets ?
could you get 1" trim boards out of a lot of those boards...
Put winter wiper washer fluid in the Sawmills lubrication tank.
If you want to save the beautiful wood, you can trade that wood for other wood or save it. To create other ‘dry’ wood, you can debarked the girth and the tree will die. The Cherokee would do that to clear the area where they want to start anew village.
How do striations from a damaged blade make the lumber less useful for walls and floors in your house?
My thoughts exactly. Could probably use that blade a little longer since the wood is going to be hidden anyway. Its not like the wood is being used for carpentry or finishing work.
Most applications it probably wouldn't matter. But a damaged saw blade doesn't cut as well and could start to wander and produce warped cuts. Better to replace it and get it sharpened then use it till it breaks.
Jessie is a perfectionist or OCD also some of the wood may be needed for finished areas later.
@@Lermabeans Even then the wood would be surfaced. That is the only way i buy my lumber for projects is rough, so i can pay less and finish it my self to exact dimensions.
Those 2x6 just keep getting more expensive. How much does a blade cost for the sawmill? Can the old blade be resharpened and used again?
Don't quote me on it but I think they said a while ago when they first got it that they send them out to get sharpened.
Like I have said numerous times, you guys rock. I really enjoy the videos. I guess Alyssa is having to spend time with the new family member. 👍
Why worry about the board being rough from the blade if it's going inside the wall? It's your OCD I guess lol good vid again
Put a teaspoon of rubbing alcohol per gallon blade lubricant to keep it from freezing
Looks like from your video you're running your saw motor with the choke on!!!
We use diesel fuel for the blabe . But you could probably use RV antifreeze. 😊
If you put some cheap windshield washer fluid in your water tank on your saw it probably won’t freeze and it might help keep you blade clean as well.
I'm happy for you all.
love that drone footage intro
Jesse, make sure you're using 100% gasoline. Ethanol kills small engines!
Those off cuts from re-saw could probably work well as stakes
Two seasons in TX also....Summer & Less Summer....
Great job.👍 savings money Jesse you and your sister work great as a team
Hmmmm weren't you doing London Fogs for coffee the last time you were milling????
How much does it cost to run the saw? just wondering?
You would be better looking for a vid on that subject...as there are many contributing factors to the cost, example blades very greatly in price(new or getting them sharpened) and the hardness of wood you are milling( board foot per blade).
You forgot to count on your fuel and the taxing of our fuel you use.
I suspect that is offset with the first two 12 foot boards they cut...
Couldn't you use a rv antifreeze mix on sawmill
In Wisconsin we call them pine grubs , excellent ice fishing bait .
Resaw boards for more shelving in the garage for tools and canned goods.....🤔🤘🏻👍🏻
My compliments to the music director.... 😂
Bet it was nice working the sawmill again, without the pressure of getting ready for the timberframe workshop.
Did you barter for all that equipment or did you pay taxes on it? Maybe if you didn’t saw through bullets your blade wouldn’t wear out so quick..
That’s some nice looking lumber.
build a solar kiln to dry your wood
Try a bottle of rubbing alcohol in your sawmill waterer.
Can u please tell us whats the price to buy logs in your area
If you look through their vids they have one on that subject....
Jesse , Do you send your blades out to be sharpened?
😎😎😎👍👍👍 well did I get here first? It’s another fabulous video. Keep warm .
just wondering if you thought about using RV antifreeze and I do enjoy watching your videos
I’m in Australia and we work in winter because it’s more bearable and using power tools that might cause a spark is best avoided to keep the fire risk down so tracters work with slasher or brush hogs are a risk for causing sparks if you hit a rock or stone with the metal blades fire is our biggest nightmare
Frozen water for sawmill lubrication... they make immersable heaters. Many oil hydraulic reservoirs have these. Maybe get one for the water tank?
Beetlewood... or Bulletwood. LOL! 👍😁
Keep them coming , love the video's guy .
10:45 The bullets
Santa’s workshop intro feeling😂
Denied ethanol or isopropanol, rubbing alcohol
Will stop freezing and evaporate when done
Denatured
Full engine rebuild, should take you about 6 months or so.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all three. From Washington Court House , Ohio
Don't forget you have a table saw now for those little jobs
Jason try running sea foam thought the carb!
if you guys are gona keep making lumber you should buy a shipping container and build your own kiln.
When you do dry it out why not dry it in the loft.... spread out as loose floorboards and let it dry. It would dry quickly then..... but you will need to factor in moisture added into the house
you guys could list the blue blood up and ask for trade vs normal wood in larger qt. and or msc building mats
why would you want to have a false floor in your loft? Storage?
maybe to hide wiring for lights?
Plumbing
nice sawmill from holland !
Check if the carb has a drain. Sometimes just a little water or sediment is it there.
Missing yall. What's up.
what happened to them?
Are you going to build yourself a mill house to cover the sawmill in.
You have the best sister ti be there for you you guys rocks
Put rv antifreeze in it and get sea foam in the gas make it as strong as you can and run to get it in carb and let it set over night or as long as u can witch I’m sure you already know this
Did you deduct the cost of the damaged blade from the retail value of the finished lumber?
Do you send your blades off to be resharpened ? Wood Miser has a Great turn around Service 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻
I grew up in a cold climate, I now live in the NC, working in the heat of summer in the south is unbearable, I would rather work in the cold anytime. Just removing snow is no fun.
Why 2x6 and not 2x4 walls? Just loosing space in interior rooms.
I was wondering that as well?!
I will be curious to see how they use 2x8s for interior walls.
I doubt they are going to actually frame the interior walls with 2x6's or 2x8's. It looked like he was trying to get the largest boards possible out of each tree which could then be trimmed down later as needed.
might try adding epsom salt to the water to lower the freezing point
Have you upgraded your drone camera?
I always enjoy watching , from japan .
What a wonderful house !
Is it okay to cut the trees around the house?
Landslide is likely to happen 💦
I am a little worried . Sorry for being bad 💧
Not far down below the dirt is glacier rock. It would take a heck of an earthquake (or 3 or more medium one in a row) to move it. If that happens then there may not house to worry about. Since they started the videos, there has not been any mentions of earthquakes.
Windshield washer fluid will keep your lubricating water from freezing.
Just put a little antifreeze in the water tank that lubs the blade
Should solve the problem I'd think
Check at the airport were you have your aircraft stored to see if they will let you put LL fuel in a gas can . Most aircraft full does not have ethanol in it but check. Prue gas works better in small engines and has better shelf life. Also see if in your state you can buy ethanol free gas at a gas station or co op
Jesse you just can't stop rambling on can you ?
why are you watching then? go away and watch what you like. no one is forcing you to watch this. Jesus
why 2 x 6 for interior walls why not 2 x 4
Extra space for insulation for sound proofing?