Building a deck from lumber chainsawed with an Alaskan Mill

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  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2016
  • Building a deck, bench and privacy fence with lumber chainsawed from redwood logs with an Alaskan Mill. This is the follow-up video to "Turning a tree into lumber using a homemade Alaskan Mill".

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  • @superpoint43
    @superpoint43 6 років тому +5

    Absolutely amazing work from the milling to the completed deck and fence. Lots of hard work there, but it must be very satisfying knowing you created the entire project from scratch using trees from your own property. Very cool.

  • @h82sk8
    @h82sk8 8 років тому +23

    This channel should be more popular. I don't get it? Thanks for the free education!

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому +3

      +h82sk8
      Thanks for watching.

    • @carbonfusion
      @carbonfusion 3 роки тому

      I am right there with you! I love both of them and am going to binge watch every single video. I came from the sawmill video, and I thank UA-cam so much for recommending it to me among the swamp of other videos out there.

    • @osfw0lf674
      @osfw0lf674 3 роки тому

      David isn’t

    • @osfw0lf674
      @osfw0lf674 3 роки тому

      David Grot

  • @gregkolodziej4110
    @gregkolodziej4110 3 роки тому +1

    The pile of sawdust under the table saw made me chuckle. It has seen some work. Admirable.

  • @seanb1081
    @seanb1081 7 років тому +1

    A great follow up video form the earlier videos (showing your home built Alaskan Mill ) where you show how to turn trees into usable lumber.
    Fantastic work! and very inspiring!

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  7 років тому +1

      Glad you noticed this as the follow up video and like it...thanks!

  • @Lucas-pv2wn
    @Lucas-pv2wn 3 роки тому +1

    This is zen carpentry.
    I feel more relaxed after watching it.
    I’m glad you mentioned the species, cypress, as my guess would have been Red cedar. That’s a crazy amount of chainsaw milling, but the texture IS so beautiful.
    It was nice to see you mention your sight lines between buildings with your walls on your deck.
    It’s easy to start getting chopped up when you start adding little outbuildings around your property, and it’s cool to see your process, and how you consider eye movement, as well as structural integrity and beauty. I haven’t looked yet, but I’m hoping you have more videos showing your milling process. I have an Alaskan mill, but have only used it for smaller projects. This was inspiring.

    • @Lucas-pv2wn
      @Lucas-pv2wn 3 роки тому

      Oh yeah!
      I just subscribed, and see it all now.
      Thanks!

  • @Rose-zc6gv
    @Rose-zc6gv 5 років тому +1

    David, you're awesome.

  • @TonyGulish
    @TonyGulish 6 років тому +1

    You sir, are an inspiration.

  • @Psychlist1972
    @Psychlist1972 7 років тому +5

    That deck ended up looking great. Very cool to see from tree to finished project.

  • @tyriongambly3134
    @tyriongambly3134 4 роки тому +4

    7:35 *Insider secrets... a fountain of knowledge in this man's mind.*

  • @lemagreengreen
    @lemagreengreen 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful deck David, looks built to last too! Cheers

  • @Psychlist1972
    @Psychlist1972 7 років тому +9

    I do find it amusing that you have a privacy fence out there in the middle of, what appears to be, nowhere. :D

    • @Lucas-pv2wn
      @Lucas-pv2wn 3 роки тому

      He mentioned his sight lines, and how it helps move the eye from one building to the next. It’s art, man. This guy appreciates the details of aesthetics, but is obviously a crazy skilled/knowledgeable builder.

    • @Psychlist1972
      @Psychlist1972 3 роки тому +1

      @@Lucas-pv2wn Sure, but I still found it amusing.

  • @GARDENER42
    @GARDENER42 7 років тому +1

    Thanks for some informative & entertaining videos. Working with one's own hands on projects like this is something all too few people experience.

  • @knownaigm
    @knownaigm 7 років тому +1

    I really like that you left the saw cut texture. It works nice aesthetically and it really tells the story of the wood.

  • @matthewbridges1438
    @matthewbridges1438 3 роки тому

    I would pay to be this mans sidekick for a summer. Just to be there and help this man with anything he needs done.
    To learn everything that he knows.
    I wouldn’t just do the work for free. Hell, I would pay to be there.

  • @Ajwatters
    @Ajwatters 8 років тому

    Amazing craftsmanship on your decking...you have given me some ideas on to how i will be doing my front porch and rear decking...would love to see any more of your work on your cottages...Keep up the good work and happy living

  • @rancidfarts8993
    @rancidfarts8993 3 роки тому

    He is like rain man when it comes to building.

  • @kevocos
    @kevocos 8 років тому +14

    I love your uploads. No drama just informative narrative.
    Also, do I hear a bit of an Irish brogue from your camerawoman?

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому +19

      +kevocos
      Julie is very good at asking the right questions to make the video informative.

  • @jeremybates5207
    @jeremybates5207 8 років тому +1

    David, very classy deck and fence. Actually, all of the buildings and grounds seen in the videos are well thought out and deliberate. Very inspiring. Great idea with the homemade mill. I've been milling up red oak here in Maine with a 36" alaskan but realize I need a bigger bar for some of the white pine I plan to mill. I think I'll make a custom rig like yours. Great job Julie as well. I enjoy the videos. cheers

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому +1

      Good luck with the white pine and thanks for the positive comment.

  • @HalfAssHomestead
    @HalfAssHomestead 4 роки тому +1

    Beautiful deck and fence buddy. Thanks for sharing

  • @ijunejo
    @ijunejo 5 років тому +1

    Every channel i find on youtube amazes me more than the one i found last time.. superb job sir 👌👌

  • @eCitizen1
    @eCitizen1 5 років тому

    Great video and very nice craftsmanship on the deck. I learned a few things. Thanks

  • @beardedbliss8135
    @beardedbliss8135 4 роки тому

    thank you very much for your wisdom.God bless you.

  • @dragonz_breath4072
    @dragonz_breath4072 8 років тому

    Great work. Very informative. Absolutely love you videos

  • @KeepinYouUp07
    @KeepinYouUp07 7 років тому +2

    great video, true craftsmanship

  • @zeroy
    @zeroy 8 років тому +1

    Great job! Proper woodworking!

  • @orelygarcia
    @orelygarcia 8 років тому +4

    Nice build David, Thumbs up.

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому

      +OG Timbercraft A lot of work, but must admit I enjoyed the outcome.

  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 8 років тому +1

    Beautiful deck. .....lovely color and texture on that wood. ....great job :-)

  • @willb6442
    @willb6442 3 роки тому +1

    I'm loving watching David do his thing. He's so knowledgeable and humble. Really enjoyable to watch

    • @matthewbridges1438
      @matthewbridges1438 3 роки тому

      Yes. I’ve been around carpentry for years. But I have learned just as much while watching all of his videos, as I have for almost half my life.

  • @kyle7313
    @kyle7313 5 років тому

    Hey david, your videos are great and your wealth of knowledge seems endless only comparable to your passion for the trade. I love how your lady partner ask questions and you answer while adding interesting factoids. you guys make a great team. I attempt at making resin table tops and odd furniture end pieces but I live in cincinnati ohio and hard to find good tree species to work with ( for free at least). I wish you had a patreon account where you had courses at a monthly cost and answer questions. Right now Im having a hard time identifying drift wood species. I want to find enough walnut and make a nice canopy bed. The resin and labor time is so expensive it would be well worth whatever you charge for tips

  • @brough9095
    @brough9095 7 років тому

    Another beautiful video ❤ Keep it, very informational and interesting!

  • @austrorus
    @austrorus 8 років тому +1

    deck looks great indeed!

  • @kendude8089
    @kendude8089 7 років тому +7

    The lady has a lovely voice

  • @aaronnicholas1411
    @aaronnicholas1411 8 років тому

    Very lovely work Mr David :-)

  • @jgbdickcleland
    @jgbdickcleland Рік тому

    Love this thanks for the content

  • @ValCronin
    @ValCronin 4 роки тому

    That man can hammer a nail!

  • @petersmith5199
    @petersmith5199 8 років тому

    Love it all!

  • @tnoel374
    @tnoel374 7 років тому +2

    Very nice work sir, very nice indeed.

  • @agri.thienphu
    @agri.thienphu 6 років тому +1

    !!! great!

  • @dougmoore7116
    @dougmoore7116 7 років тому +2

    This is a really neat channel. You have a new subscriber. Thumbs up

  • @wytzefull
    @wytzefull 8 років тому +3

    would be nice to see some more vids
    these are great

  • @jordivandenbroucke6517
    @jordivandenbroucke6517 8 років тому

    very very nice sir!

  • @drmkiwi
    @drmkiwi 8 років тому +1

    Great work David. Love all the timber and the texture created by the chainsaw. Your attention to detail especially sizing all the timbers for the frames etc just makes the whole job that much better.
    I'm surprised the old deck rotted just where the timber crossed the stretchers/joists. Could this have been caused by moisture not being able to easily / quickly dry off and thereby introduce wood rot?

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому

      +DRMNZ I would say yes, because the rot is caused by fungus growth and those particular wet conditions are probably perfect.

  • @GriswoldCain
    @GriswoldCain 4 роки тому +1

    After watching a couple of these, im pretty sure he smashin

  • @Gainscorpio
    @Gainscorpio 8 років тому +1

    cool!!!

  • @Stan7670
    @Stan7670 8 років тому

    Nice job. When I need to take out a warp from a board at the table saw I move the warped board along with a straight edge by the fence. To leave the straight edge fixed it would need to be long enough to accommodate both ends of the warped board while it was being cut.

  • @clayballard6400
    @clayballard6400 7 років тому +3

    Very cool! The area there is beautiful. Where is it you're located? I'd guess somewhere on the northwest coast. Thanks for the info!

  • @JunkBeGoneNY
    @JunkBeGoneNY 8 років тому +1

    Is that curly redwood? WOW, thats amazing. I wish i had some for wood turning.

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому

      +JunkBeGoneNY
      No curly redwood, actually I don't run across much of it in the second growth trees on my place.

  • @andreask2611
    @andreask2611 6 років тому +1

    David, this is probably very basic for most but how do you cut the long strips so accurate for the splines please? Thank you for the videos, learned very much from you.

  • @moofushu
    @moofushu 4 роки тому

    The footers for that small deck he is building look real interesting. I wish you would have asked him more about them or would have shown a close up view of those footers.

  • @TheAlmagor
    @TheAlmagor 8 років тому +1

    maravilloso ¡¡¡ ...

  • @outlawshade
    @outlawshade 8 років тому +1

    Bob the builder, Can you build it ? Bob the builder, Yes I can :)

  • @alanroberts4060
    @alanroberts4060 7 років тому +2

    Beautiful job,,,,, is the Lady single lol.

  • @puncherdavis9727
    @puncherdavis9727 5 років тому +1

    two years no uploads are you still with us or did you go to chainsaw heaven :(

  • @buddylight2191
    @buddylight2191 7 років тому +1

    I use stainless steel screws which makes it easier to service later on.

  • @jeremiahjohnson7512
    @jeremiahjohnson7512 6 років тому

    did you build that swing blade mill yet Dave? you make a video of the process as well?

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  6 років тому +1

      Considering the number of trees I’ll be milling over the next few years I decided it’s worth my time to to buy a 10”auto Turbosawmill. Haven’t used it yet but I have it assembled.

  • @Hotrod8677
    @Hotrod8677 7 років тому +1

    Did you treat the wood with a oil or stain later on?

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  7 років тому +2

      I only treated the wood with a preservative where the wood comes into contact with wood.

  • @colinnaysmith
    @colinnaysmith 5 років тому

    Is David Clint Eastwood's brother?? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind of lost track myself. But being as this is a powerful chainsaw, the most powerful chainsaw in the world, and would cut your head clean off, you've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk? lol
    great videos guys.

    • @GriswoldCain
      @GriswoldCain 4 роки тому

      Colin Naysmith yeah there’s a bridges of Madison county vibe to this whole ordeal, eh? 💕💕💕

  • @user-lg6hz6ps1w
    @user-lg6hz6ps1w 8 років тому

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌹🌸🌺

  • @MyKonaRC
    @MyKonaRC 6 років тому

    R.I.P.

  • @ConSeann3ry
    @ConSeann3ry 3 роки тому

    Old school dude still pounding all his nails in.

  • @kendude8089
    @kendude8089 7 років тому

    Check out this product called Perma Dri. Excellent Water based water proofing

  • @Opinionator52
    @Opinionator52 8 років тому

    Very cool! O,,,

  • @user-fb5tw9yl1t
    @user-fb5tw9yl1t 8 років тому

    Какой породы эта древесина ??

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому

      +Иван Коксун
      Это красное из Тихоокеанской северо-западной.

    • @user-fb5tw9yl1t
      @user-fb5tw9yl1t 8 років тому

      Я подумал что это американская секвоя якупил себе 15 досок по 3 метра буду отделывать в парилке декоративные балки . Мне нравится её цвет и приятный запах !! Всего ВАМ доброго !!! И УСПЕХОВ во ВСЁМ !! Иван .

    • @DavidGrothsculpture
      @DavidGrothsculpture  8 років тому

      +Иван Коксун
      Это Sequoia растет в прибрежных районах Северной Калифорнии и вверх в Орегон.

  • @bpk77khan21
    @bpk77khan21 8 років тому

    Hard graft my friend but the results are fabulous. That woman has a very sexy voice, must be a bit distracting at times. Enjoy your video's David.....regards.....Brian.

  • @RagedContinuum
    @RagedContinuum 5 років тому +2

    GAHHH what am I doing with my life

  • @scotts.2624
    @scotts.2624 5 років тому

    Did he die or just get tired of making these?

  • @adriandeere847
    @adriandeere847 7 місяців тому

    Do you ever notice your butt crack burns after sitting on wet redwood?

  • @flametongu
    @flametongu 4 роки тому +1

    It is a bit like a guide how to be a man. Can't imagine any gay doing his work.