First Cuts On the Homemade Bandsaw Mill

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  • @rosshale2384
    @rosshale2384 3 роки тому +310

    You are without a doubt one seriously talented dude,the planets a better place with people like you👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @villain1409
      @villain1409 3 роки тому +1

      Well said & go0d on you!

    • @meditationwithjake
      @meditationwithjake 3 роки тому +4

      Apart from that Diesel engine =), surely Kris has the skills to take the power from thin air.

    • @villain1409
      @villain1409 3 роки тому +2

      @@meditationwithjake Lol yeah.

    • @Chris-fz5oe
      @Chris-fz5oe 3 роки тому

      I think diesel engines for this use are not the issue with fossil fuel usage in the world today and nor will they ever be. We all know where the real issue with fossil fuels are. I'm sure he mentioned some veg oil getting used though....either way I think the engine is a fine choice :)

    • @villain1409
      @villain1409 3 роки тому

      @@Chris-fz5oe You Clearly never caught onto the Joke.

  • @llwydbarratt7648
    @llwydbarratt7648 3 роки тому +112

    And just like that every farmer around you is now your best friend

    • @naiknieh
      @naiknieh 3 роки тому +8

      And now he might get a decent supply of lumber in return for the services of his sawmill. Not to mention some of the useful junk that farmers tend to have in plentiful supply.

    • @Perforated611
      @Perforated611 3 роки тому

      @@naiknieh This, my neighbour has a 60x40 shed with approximately 10-15 conical piles 10ft high of random metal parts, boat parts, tractor parks, Alaskan mill parts, chainsaw parts, honestly any time I encounter a 40-50 year old piece of machinery with a broken part that no one makes anymore I go there and usually find it, covered in rust of course, but enough to be able to rebuild the part and have it work properly again. He's an older man, raised poor during the depression, doesn't throw a damn thing away.

  • @markanon5581
    @markanon5581 3 роки тому +222

    I'm not much of a 'handyman' type, but I find all your videos immensely engrossing and I also find your personal manner very calming and relaxing. I'm especially looking forward to seeing that handsome greenhouse finished, but there's always something interesting whatever it is. Thank you very much for all your effort in making your life accessible to us.

    • @gerbutt
      @gerbutt 3 роки тому +13

      Nicely said buddy :)

    • @KrisHarbour
      @KrisHarbour  3 роки тому +18

      Thank you :) And you are welcome

  • @moiragoldsmith7052
    @moiragoldsmith7052 3 роки тому +75

    You must go home at night, sit in front of the fire and laugh and laugh and laugh at your own brilliance. You are amazing. xx

  • @ednolan9509
    @ednolan9509 3 роки тому +74

    No limit on your talents fella, that smile alone says how much you enjoyed this one.

  • @acraftman2823
    @acraftman2823 3 роки тому +4

    Woohoo ! I think my smile was nearly as big as yours when you gave the thumbs up Kris.

  • @richardcole9558
    @richardcole9558 3 роки тому +8

    I could have spent four grand , worked flat out for six months , not slept for a year and worried till I died and still wouldn’t have anything that resembled a saw mill , let alone anything that actually cut wood ...brilliant ..

  • @TommasoScappini
    @TommasoScappini 3 роки тому +26

    In the upcoming world we need persons like you!

    • @avisitorhere
      @avisitorhere 3 роки тому +1

      Is there another world coming up? No one told me!

    • @andrieracleous747
      @andrieracleous747 3 роки тому

      Morning kris.just having my breakfast and watching u making the harp! What can i say youre from another planet! Such a gifted guy! God give u strength and health as we say in meditterranean.🙂

  • @clypeum5063
    @clypeum5063 3 роки тому +70

    What an achievement! I can only imagine how usefull that mill is for you. Next up is a drying shed for all your nice Beams and bords ;) looking forward to the greenhouse builds now that the mill is finished. Cheers

    • @villain1409
      @villain1409 3 роки тому +4

      Yeah he has set up a Lovely life for him & family, It is a nice thing to see once & in a While. I do not see many of these young men like him,but hey Hats of for him.

  • @TheMeadowCraftWorkshop
    @TheMeadowCraftWorkshop 3 роки тому +7

    The comments say it better than me. All I can say is RESPECT ✊🏻 thanks for letting us lesser mortals follow your skill.

  • @cjewell8444
    @cjewell8444 3 роки тому +4

    @Kris... Oh my gosh! You are absolutely freaking me out! You built this yourself , wenching logs on it and all! Get out of town! I'm a 54 year old woman , laying in bed , in Tennessee USA , 9pm. And watching with my jaw dropped in amazement. Where did you come from Kris? You are an old soul in a young body. This is awesome! You should be so proud of yourself!

  • @totherarf
    @totherarf 3 роки тому +15

    "It's a joyful thing to make something like this and use it!" ....... A philosophy for life!

  • @AndyFletcherX31
    @AndyFletcherX31 3 роки тому +14

    That grin when you measured the angle was really something :)

  • @iandavies9347
    @iandavies9347 3 роки тому +2

    Sawmill Coup d'état....you're away now Kris...well done mate

  • @ThehumbleRaven
    @ThehumbleRaven 3 роки тому +41

    You truly are one of the most amazing and intelligent humans on the planet. For sure..great job!!! Thank you for sharing it!! You honor the trees in all you do, and it's beautiful to see. Thank you Kris.

  • @kurtlee3198
    @kurtlee3198 3 роки тому

    strangely I find myself more impressed that you built the saw mill than your own home, electrical supply and workshop, well done man

  • @mementomori101
    @mementomori101 3 роки тому +13

    Me after four years of waiting for the Snyder cut 🍴, hold on Kris is cutting wood, priorities!!! Just brilliant!!!!!

  • @ncot_tech
    @ncot_tech 3 роки тому +1

    The bucket and welly are surprisingly effective at catching sawdust!

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 3 роки тому +1

      16:55 a nice almost-full bin of sawdust... no build-up on the ground as one would typically see with a mill like this. Top notch for sure!

  • @koningbolo4700
    @koningbolo4700 3 роки тому +7

    3:56 There you have it folks: The emergence of the Harbour Panzer Green Theme... Congrats Kris, well done !

  • @EastLondonKiwi
    @EastLondonKiwi 3 роки тому +19

    Only Kris Harbour can by solving a spacing issue. using railway sleepers, turn an industrial saw mill, into the deck of a super yacht. Lovely stuff Kris. looking forward to seeing what you make now you have this beast at your disposal.

  • @gazza2963
    @gazza2963 3 роки тому +11

    What i love most when watching your video's is the size of your smile at the end of a project. well done, have a cider on me bud

  • @stevewoodw
    @stevewoodw 3 роки тому +2

    I know you said 'Im going to shut up' but the narrating and explaining the process of working with as much detail as you think may be relevant makes for a better video for me. Taking the wind noise out is the best move you've made for ages. I don't know if it's being responsible for the land but each time I watch a video, you look more and more like a farmer.

  • @FarmsVilla
    @FarmsVilla 3 роки тому +6

    A word of friendly advice to all commenters. Whatever you do don’t tell Kris what he is building won’t work. You will lose every single time! 🤣🤣
    Top job as usual! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @irishman287
    @irishman287 3 роки тому +1

    Most people dont realize how satisfying it is to build something yourself and be able to use it vs spending money on something someone else built. Keep doing what your doing there will always be haters out there being negative

  • @pnzrfst
    @pnzrfst 3 роки тому +4

    Dude, that grin at 12:28! I hope you realize how many people's day you made with that!

  • @ade63dug
    @ade63dug 3 роки тому +1

    Simply Awesome Kris . The smile on your face says it all. I am sure this machine will serve you well. Cheers Ade.

    • @KrisHarbour
      @KrisHarbour  3 роки тому

      Thanks Ade, And thanks for your help with it. the rollers are working great.

    • @samvalentine3206
      @samvalentine3206 3 роки тому

      A tip of the hat to Ade's workshop! Great work and wonderful to see your efforts turn out so well for another!

  • @IsThisAvailable550
    @IsThisAvailable550 3 роки тому +11

    Your -smile- grin (like a Cheshire cat), at the end says absolutely everything 😁

  • @Th3_ENGINE3R
    @Th3_ENGINE3R 3 роки тому +1

    Not often i come to the end of a video on UA-cam, and I find myself just sitting there smiling. Great Job and looking forward to many more videos like this one.

  • @alexscarbro796
    @alexscarbro796 3 роки тому +9

    I’ll bet you were grinning ear to ear when it all came together and worked!!
    😁

  • @JupiterLune
    @JupiterLune 3 роки тому +1

    Kris, I'd recommend you install some hard wire brushes infront of the carriage wheels, to keep the rails from becomingbuilt up with tree resins and sawdust. We have a sawmill similar to yours, here in Wales, and we predominantly mill pine from our plantation. The metal brushes prevent the running gear from being clogged. They are also installed at ther back of the runners, to scrape the rails clean again, when you run the machine back to its starting position. This tip will save you a lot of time cleaning rails and wheels.
    .

    • @KrisHarbour
      @KrisHarbour  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah i have seen those done on other mills. i think a bit of steel cable works quite well. Yep, another job to add to the list.

    • @JupiterLune
      @JupiterLune 3 роки тому

      @@KrisHarbour I'm still jolly impressed with your build. And all of your constructions. You've certainly inspired me, an d others in our small community.

  • @johnmooney3258
    @johnmooney3258 3 роки тому +34

    Well done kris. you can see how proud and happy, you are. What a product to build, and the enjoyment, you will get from using it. Unbelievable talent.

  • @flysubcompact
    @flysubcompact 2 роки тому

    The grins on your face were priceless. Well done.

  • @jmj936
    @jmj936 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing, amazing, amazing! You are the 21st centuries Leonardo Devinci. The talent, skill, tenacity and sheer determination is more motivating that you know. A new hope for mankind.

  • @JohnSmith-ud9ex
    @JohnSmith-ud9ex 3 роки тому +2

    Those who have never done will never fully comprehend. Good job Kris, you have every right to be stoked = )

  • @myopinion3431
    @myopinion3431 3 роки тому +16

    Your life is inspiring and you are really talented 👍🏼

  • @paddyredmond3039
    @paddyredmond3039 5 місяців тому

    Bravo - your videos are wonderful to watch - your can do attitude is special - I just hope all the disbelievers see this video.

  • @MetePurphy
    @MetePurphy 3 роки тому +6

    " Don't you just love it when a plan comes together.." ; Well done Kris I bet you are chuffed with that result.

  • @alpinegeordie
    @alpinegeordie 3 роки тому +2

    Well done Kris, you can hear the pride in your voice.... Another Barnes Wallace moment :-)

  • @kennethgibbons2487
    @kennethgibbons2487 3 роки тому +5

    Just one other thing... here is an amazing piece of technology complete with a welly and a bucket!

  • @margreetmolenaar-vandenheu6657
    @margreetmolenaar-vandenheu6657 3 роки тому +2

    You are indeed a very talented man! You are inventive, thinking in solutions. I’am very proud to be an Parteon!

  • @kevind5508
    @kevind5508 3 роки тому +19

    It's either time or money. Spending time allows you to build exactly what you want. No greater feeling then building something and having it work first go. Saw mill looks like it's going to work perfect! Nice job.

  • @bobfromtheband1
    @bobfromtheband1 3 роки тому +1

    I am also over the moon Kris. A lot of hard work, mentally and physically. You've done your self proud!!!

  • @LilDoggy
    @LilDoggy 3 роки тому +12

    I don’t know why anyone would ask why you do these things, just for the simple fact that it’s such a joy watching you do it, successes and failures (can’t remember any, other than you saying you weren’t happy lol)

    • @LilDoggy
      @LilDoggy 3 роки тому +1

      And whoever thumbed down this video is a buster

  • @Chr.U.Cas1622
    @Chr.U.Cas1622 3 роки тому +1

    Dear Kris Harbour.
    👍👌👏 Absolutely fantastic! Even more because you painted it British racing green! ;-) I love nearly everything that is green. By the way: A just realized that your excavator, van and post hammer device are green too. All you have to do now is paint the tractor green. ;-) Congratulations! With a few modifications you will be even more happy with the result. That sawmill is another big project you can be very proud of, no doubt about that! I'm really grateful that we didn't have to wait to see it cutting until next weeks video release. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing.
    Best regards luck and health to all of you.

  • @Welshrugbyfan101
    @Welshrugbyfan101 3 роки тому +20

    Congratulations Kris. Incredible achievement.

  • @kentishbunyip6081
    @kentishbunyip6081 3 роки тому

    You look chuffed to bits and so you should be! Excellent stuff. We're chuffed to bits for you! That look of glee on your face is priceless. A job well done is very satisfying.

  • @brandongrant6611
    @brandongrant6611 3 роки тому +4

    Brilliant... Well done Kris!

  • @kenbamforth3239
    @kenbamforth3239 3 роки тому

    Unbelievable . I said to myself l will watch for 20 mins 😂and 4 hours later l need to go to bed . The projects you take on and achieve are amazing . All the best .

  • @medge734
    @medge734 3 роки тому +4

    This is so exciting to watch. I cant imagine what your feeling with this project complete and operational.

  • @k13ehr
    @k13ehr Рік тому +1

    I think what I like about your videos is they are so calm, no stupid music, no swearing almost always, you are so confident in what you are doing, seeing Dot now and then always helps as she too is always calm and confident if a little camera shy, always enjoyable and always look forward to the next one, I would only ask that you don't cut out so much so they are longer.

  • @danielridley1471
    @danielridley1471 3 роки тому +8

    Great job with this 👏 👍

  • @Crewsy
    @Crewsy 3 роки тому

    The bandsaw mill turned out great Kris. You have every reason to be proud. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @norfunk
    @norfunk 3 роки тому +3

    After the emotion in your voice when you lost the wind turbine it's great to see you happy and proud again, great job with the Mill it's amazing.

  • @robert.dempsey
    @robert.dempsey 3 роки тому +1

    12:29. That smile tells it all. Thanks for sharing your work Kris. Best wishes from 🇮🇪

  • @What..a..shambles
    @What..a..shambles 3 роки тому +6

    The video we've all been wanting... Great job 👍🏻

  • @avisitorhere
    @avisitorhere 3 роки тому

    People regret not what they've done but what they haven't done. So keep building it you want to, no matter how crazy people say it sounds.

  • @babaone23
    @babaone23 3 роки тому +8

    I've watched you make some amazing things on this channel and this is right up there with them. What a useful piece of kit. Brilliant to see it make it's first cut. Keep that first slab, sign it and put it up on the workshop wall. It will make your heart happy every time you see it, especially as you get older. Well done Kris.

  • @TheDaf95xf
    @TheDaf95xf 2 роки тому

    Hi 👋🏻 Kris. Your face is an absolute picture full of excitement 😊 Glad Dot was watching you too 🤩

  • @TheRustAdmin
    @TheRustAdmin 3 роки тому +6

    That's an interesting digger in the background. It would be interesting to see a 'will it run?' sort of video about it, if you plan to restore it.

    • @tomwi_since2015
      @tomwi_since2015 3 роки тому +1

      exactly my thought when i saw the excavator in the video! a very old but absolutely robust machine ! 👍👌🤝

  • @fredflintstone1428
    @fredflintstone1428 2 роки тому

    What a great sight when you stick your thumb up.......all the hours you've put into a project like this, is summed up with that simple gesture. I felt your sense of elation and pride, and by God you should feel proud. What you've achieved and keep on achieving is something we all could take notice of. You must have Amish genes in you somewhere.

  • @Furrrburger
    @Furrrburger 3 роки тому +12

    Blows me away how much you and Dot are able to build and get done. So many cool projects and now a working sawmill, awesome!

  • @ronblake2585
    @ronblake2585 3 роки тому

    How exciting! Like many talented, creative people, you underestimate your skills. They may be God given, but they're still talents that many of us do not have. Congratulations, Kris.

  • @Jayf1981
    @Jayf1981 3 роки тому +3

    Massive success Kris, congratulations

  • @troutymctrouttrout3809
    @troutymctrouttrout3809 3 роки тому +1

    I could never build something like that. I hope you had a tall glass of cider when you got home because you earned it.

  • @maxwelzig
    @maxwelzig 3 роки тому +10

    It's amazing how this project came together. At first I had no understanding of what you wanted to build. Totally love it!

  • @MariaSpooon
    @MariaSpooon 3 роки тому +2

    'OUT OF THE WOODS', YT is a perfect channel for you to watch. Nathan, is a mine of information on everything saw milling.

  • @jmm6srac
    @jmm6srac 3 роки тому +7

    your positivity and joy radiate from this video, incredible achievement, hope you had a cider to celebrate. Don't be using it for a haircut mind! lol

  • @tectalabyss
    @tectalabyss 3 роки тому +1

    Great job ! Don't worry about complainers , It works and that's what count's in the end. Liked,shared. All my very best.

  • @zuupcat
    @zuupcat 3 роки тому +7

    You did an awesome job mate! I bet you are proud, and rightfully so!

  • @shaywilliams7019
    @shaywilliams7019 3 роки тому +1

    You are a genius. I'd say with a few sleeper logs and a welder you could probably build a rocket ship and fly to the moon if you put your mind to it!

  • @pauldryden3222
    @pauldryden3222 3 роки тому +3

    What an amazing result Kris. The birth of a new family member that will give you years and years of service. So glad I was here at the beginning 👍

  • @jamessefton3680
    @jamessefton3680 Рік тому +1

    I was a welder/ fabricator for over 40 years and from watching the video I think that you done a fine job here 👍

  • @sari4079
    @sari4079 3 роки тому +5

    You are really one if the most inspiring people on youtube! Well done!

  • @garykuiken6191
    @garykuiken6191 3 роки тому

    You have found your calling in life, you can manufacture custom made saw mills as well as post pounders and small power plants just to mention a few. Great series of videos. Cheers and stay safe you two.

  • @Naplesfrank154
    @Naplesfrank154 3 роки тому +6

    Kris, you should be very proud of yourself. You are one hell of a talented guy. The part I loved the most was when you finished cutting and you showed your girlfriend in the background, she looked as if she was saying, “My boyfriend just built this, isn’t that great?” You should run the camera while you are cutting up more planks, I find sawmill videos to be very interesting. You don’t even have to edit the videos, just give us that extra content. 😃😃😃. Greetings from Naples Florida.

    • @KrisHarbour
      @KrisHarbour  3 роки тому +6

      I will be running it all next week and making a longer video of milling so dont worry there will be more. This is just a first test.

    • @Naplesfrank154
      @Naplesfrank154 3 роки тому +2

      @@KrisHarbour great news. Thank you for sharing your work experiences with us.

  • @SlightlyModifiedUk
    @SlightlyModifiedUk 3 роки тому +2

    You deserve to be seriously pleased with yourself. I could watch you doing that all day. Well done.

  • @brickcity9mm327
    @brickcity9mm327 3 роки тому +9

    Self sufficiency at it's finest, nicely done Chris. Enjoy your fruits of your labor 💪🤩👍

  • @glennwilck5459
    @glennwilck5459 3 роки тому

    The channel just got an upgrade imagine what this guy will build now that he can make lumber! Nice work Kris! Well done!

  • @IanYatesDude
    @IanYatesDude 3 роки тому +5

    I'm glad to see you so proud of your work, you should be! Really impressive work, well done.

  • @conversiamo
    @conversiamo 3 роки тому

    Your channel is the only one I always follow, since you built your first roundhouse. Entertaining and relaxing. Just great.

  • @jakobrebeki
    @jakobrebeki 3 роки тому +9

    i have watched this about 3 times now and one of the best parts of this posting is that you is so happy with it as i said in my first comment. i am so glad for you and know that this is a big moment on your homestead....

  • @sambulate
    @sambulate 11 місяців тому

    Kris, this is magical. I can only imagine how good this day must have felt! I watched the whole build series for your mill, and am so impressed with your skills and cool ability to deal with problems that arise. Well done!
    I should also thank you: I am subscribed to 439 YT channels (excessive?), but you remain one of the handful of people I return to regularly for the inspiration to do some of the things I'm dreaming about. My dream has some differences from yours (and I'm older, and have less time to get it all done), but is very similar in some ways. I had stopped watching you for a while--got distracted by other things. It's nice to come back after a time to see that the things you've dreamed about are actually working. You're showing the world that these things are possible, and you're truly making a difference.
    P.S. I think the mill needs a cool paint job--like a shark's mouth over the blade, big flames, or something equally tacky? ;)

  • @ianbahn7193
    @ianbahn7193 3 роки тому +5

    Well done, Kris. You have my total admiration. Keep up the great work!

  • @warrenmusselman9173
    @warrenmusselman9173 2 роки тому

    It doesn't matter how much it costs - what matters is taking some vision that is in your head and making it real. All admiration Kris.

  • @chinaski2020
    @chinaski2020 3 роки тому +3

    Wonderful stuff. The look on your face at the end their, beaming with pride, is priceless.

  • @RobertRoberts329
    @RobertRoberts329 3 роки тому

    Is there anything this guy can’t build?! Bravo Kris.

  • @jonhodges6572
    @jonhodges6572 3 роки тому +3

    That's a build to be proud of!

  • @barryangelapool715
    @barryangelapool715 3 роки тому

    Bravo Kris, Bravo 👏 you should be proud of what you have achieved. You did not disappoint 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @serzhdyubro8083
    @serzhdyubro8083 3 роки тому +3

    Glad to see how Kris is happy with his sawmill made by his hands from scratch! Great!

  • @mikehomner4724
    @mikehomner4724 3 роки тому +2

    At the end of the video when you sit on the mill your smile said it all. You didn't even need to explain.... :)

  • @endlessmotion2255
    @endlessmotion2255 3 роки тому +11

    This is mega to see it in action, top work mate! Like so many have already said it's amazing to see how far you've come when you think that you started with some fields and woodland. Shows what can be done with a lot of hard work and the tenacity to make things happen yourself.

  • @davea1771
    @davea1771 3 роки тому

    A smashing success! The time and money spent getting here will be recouped multiple times over (and over, and over). It wasn't difficult to see how happy you were with the results.

  • @qanonsbestie8907
    @qanonsbestie8907 3 роки тому +4

    Been waiting for this. Awesome work!

  • @maryblaylock6545
    @maryblaylock6545 3 роки тому +2

    WONDERFUL!! I'm as pleased as if I'd done it myself! I can't stop grinning!

  • @kerstinu.4612
    @kerstinu.4612 3 роки тому +7

    Man, you look soooo happy at the end of this clip. I hope youll remember that moment, some other time when things are a bit dull or hard. The things you do are so valid, it always cheers me up to follow.

  • @chrishuston8986
    @chrishuston8986 3 роки тому +1

    Really like the sawdust catch bucket. Keeping a clean workspace at it best.

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 3 роки тому +3

    Kris you've outdone yourself with this impressive build. For someone who's not skilled at milling, your first post looks sharp and professional. From the round house to the workshop and now the greenhouse, every build you do gets better and better. I can't wait to see how the greenhouse is going to turn out.

    • @paulchitiavingala3491
      @paulchitiavingala3491 2 роки тому

      I wish to build one instead of buying a new one, please Kris any advice on where to source the engine and the blades in Kenya

  • @denislosieroutdoors
    @denislosieroutdoors 3 роки тому +1

    Great accomplishment... I love milling my own wood from trees from my woodlot I don't know about wood prices in the UK but here in southeast Canada it's going crazy and seem no slowing down insight... thanks for sharing
    Denis

    • @KrisHarbour
      @KrisHarbour  3 роки тому +1

      Yes timber is very expensive, even buying by the ton as logs is really high at the moment. £70-100 a ton. But that is still cheap for me if i can mill it myself as a ton is a lot of wood.

    • @denislosieroutdoors
      @denislosieroutdoors 3 роки тому

      @@KrisHarbour I do have a milling video on my Channel building an outhouse for my cabin don't get into great detail as there's alot out there and I find that it gets long and boring for some ppl after awhile lol...

  • @SteHughes90
    @SteHughes90 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing build, some seriously great engineering has gone into that.

  • @arkravengullmead6029
    @arkravengullmead6029 3 роки тому

    having watched you chainsaw mill and them vids taking AGES for one cut. and this goes BBBRRRRRRRRRR nice love it