Using an Alaskan Mill to turn dead trees into wood you can use
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- After trying to mill planks all sorts of ways, I finally bought an Alaskan Mill. Today we'll assemble our new mill, install it on my Stihl MS462, figure out how to use it, and make some oak planks. Maybe we'll even have some laughs. Enjoy!
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I have a 25" bar, but the 24" fit great. I have no doubt that a bigger one would allow me to squeeze out a slightly wider plank, but the next step up appears to be 36", and I don't want to carry that around.
For anyone who inevitably asks if I'm using a ripping chain... I tried one and decided to take it off. I'm not trying to make smooth planks since these will all be used on bike features where we need the traction. To switch chains any time I need to do a different kind of cutting is also a hassle.
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A lot of people keep commenting about bar oil, seemingly concerned that we may not be using it. At 11:30 in the video, that’s a one gallon jug of bar oil in my right hand, so you can take a deep breath and sleep easy!
Hi Seth
Make sure you keep using the same bar and chain oil don't change also a ripping chain might help
just letting ya know that I ain't a mountain biker but I love your vids.
@@mishras1595 convert to single speed
i have milled and built alot with chainsaw, watch your chain tension , chains stretch alot with age, ripping chain is alot closer to 90 deg, just get good at hand sharpening with the saw on the mill and slowly sharpen closer to 90 to the chain for better ripping, milling is hard on bars, if it starts binding or cutting curves , flip the bar or mill in another spot on the bar, you need to maintain your bar. chain tension helps cut strieght. you should be able to pull the chain to expose half to 3/4 of the driver depending on bar length.
i cant believe the level of quality on what is considered a secondary extras channel, sometimes i like this content more than the main channel stuff just because of how dang good it is
Happeh CSGO yea Seth please keep on posing more often on this channel it is amazing
I was just thinking I may like this channel more than the original.
I 100% agree
The videos on this channel sort of remind me of old seths bike hacks videos
I'm only subscribed to this channel!
Berm Peak is the ultimate quarantine compound
Berm peak, Matt Jones quarantine series and Brendan faircloughs trail videos are a blessing rn 😂
@@jackmorgan5431 Helping us all stay entertained! (along with Tiger King)
No, I'd think you'd change your mind if you saw Max Fredrikssons compound
Except there’s no weed
LilLee420 That you know of... Would you show yours on camera? I wouldn't. 😂
From a guy not wearing a helmet in the early videos, to a man with safety trousers . I'm really proud of you. No joke.
Sila yey
"This chainsaw weighs more than my tiller"
That says more about your tiller than the chainsaw...
That the tiller is light?
@@ralexcraft990 light=anemic especially in terms of a tiller.
mate I'd recommend getting a proper face Sheild designed for sawing, just a bit of a safety tips, saved my dad from losing an eye
That's a good tip, and I actually have one... when milling he lost an eye? It seems like with the saw down there all the chips would fly out real low
@@BermPeakExpress yoo i love your vidz man keep up the good work
Also yes plz protect yourself we dont want anything to happen to you
My dad got an axe to the chainsaw to the knee plz be carefull using one
Bugs eyes goggles. Face shields get in the way and you end up taking them off or flipping them up.
@@BermPeakExpress "saved my dad from losing an eye" he didn't lose it because of the face protection
Yeah Id recommend some chaps. My dad cut his knee and has wore them ever since
Missed opportunity to say "thanks for milling with me"
YEE EET underrated comment 😂
Haha. That would have been perfect
Seth you need to use wedges for every few inches when milling otherwise the weight of the slab might cause the chainsaw to bind up. It'll also put less stress on the chainsaw and also result in much cleaner cuts!
Be sure you’re using some really high quality 2 stroke oil in that thing, maybe even go a tad heavy on the mixture. Milling puts a lot of strain on a saw.
He used diesel
Good idea! I’m going to go a little
heavier next time. I only use the Stihl oil they have at the dealer
@@BermPeakExpress AMS oil is another good brand if you don't want to go to the Stihl dealer for it.
AFAIK increasing the amount of oil will make the engine run leaner and thus hotter which doesn't sound that awesome for a constant load. I personally would assume that Stihl really made sure that everything stays lubricated with 1:50 mix and not bother to outsmart them. But I'm no expert, so don't quote me :)
And do not Forget to fill the chainoil reservoir as well
imagine a solid kicker, carved out of a tree trunk...
Eddie Vears Seth needs to do that
Eddie Vears yes
That’d be sick
@@biggerweld174 definitely
If you stack your planks with small scraps creating an around an inch between each board for storage it minimizes warping while drying and storing your lumber. Thank you for the great content and better ideas.
Hey my dad has a lot of experience with milling. He started with an Alaskan mill just like you for projects around the house until he got his proper mill. There is a lot of stuff you will actually have to research about drying the wood so that it doesn't warp like crazy afterwards (I just know from seeing my dad spend hours reading about it haha). Anyways, please let me know if you would like to contact him for some insight on it, he does''t mind helping at all! love the videos too!!
3:46 Tim The Tool Man Talor’s laugh from home improvement. I like Tim Allen.
You don't want a little girl's tool, you want a man's tool! Argh, argh!
I thought I was the first to think that. We think alike lol.
Yeeesss!!! I heard that too xD
When seths posts, it's like Christmas.
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I wake up early on fridays for sure to watch the videos with my coffee
He is one of the only channels I’m excited to watch.
Yeah. Weekly Christmas
“You guys have never steered me wrong”
Apart for those shoe driers you reviewed
lmao i remember that
This plank is lookin mighty thick”. Words I never though would come out of Seth’s mouth but here we are
XD when??
Get yourself some *wedges* to keep the cut open whilst cutting - you don't wanna risk jamming your saw!
If you look closely at the first planks he sawed you can see that he used a orange wedge
Just skip to 5:23
It might be useful to put a couple of wedges between the log and plank after you get started to keep the weight of the board being sawed off of the bar/chain of the chainsaw. Awesome stuff!
Not "might be" but WOULD be!
I was just about to comment the same thing. Also I think it would help prevent kick back, although with the setup it might not be able to.
SETH! Make sure to get yourself a proper first aid kit to have around when using this stuff. A CAT-T tourniquet, some hemostatic gauze, and a pressure dressing...they could save your life if something bad happens. My Dad lost a couple fingers to a table saw after woodworking for over 30 years, it can happen to anybody. Great video man!!
The first feature project for the Alaskan Mill - a curved wall ride into a full dirt chicane! Or, walk (ride) the plank. An extra long and wide plank, sticking out of the ground at a 20 - 25 degree angle, to a down slope landing! Keep doing what you do!
I think Oscar's wants to be this mascot of this channel, just like Drama is pretty much the mascot of Seth's Bike Hacks LOL. Great content as always. Keep it up, have fun and stay safe.
I like it! Yes!
Who’s day just lights up when he uploads
You've probably already been told, but in case you haven't if you need a flat edge to get your plank on the table saw then screw or double side tape a strip of mdf/plywood to it to ride against the fence. Cool video btw, I really want to get myself one of those mills.
3:58 Seth turns into a pro after 1 go 😂
almost
3:58 Seth turns into a pro after 1 go 😂
@@jeremyzou6142 y did u copy him?
Hehe😄
If anyone else was doing this it would be boring but it's Seth! He's so gifted at storytelling and having fun!
Fantastic man. How many refreshes till it says a new one is up? More than the tootsie roll owl! Keep being self sufficient. Loving the return to the environment in the wild play of mountain biking.
Seems like a lot of work when you can just put it in a crafting table
I saw this and exhaled loudly through my nose
@@lucaborrett5869 holy f*ckin shit, that was funny, I did the same reading that
I mean yeah come on, logs to planks it that simple
Hartyha ha
@@billybatts9491 Minecraft.
True story, when I was a kid. My Dad cutting a huge tree (we were 80-ish miles from civilization in Maine, in the dead of winter, so imagine lots of snow) the chainsaw blade kicked out f the log he was cutting, and cut through his leg. Thigh to be exact. (Maybe 3 inches in, and the cut was like 8 or 9 inches long.) Scary as heck, and I had to drag him out, and back to our truck, and drive to the hospital. I was like 12 or 13. lesson = don't F around w/chainsaws.
They're no joke I got a gash in my arm from sharpening the chain and it wasn't even running!
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Seth, what you do is exactly my dream. I want to get to the ability where I can do everything I love, even in my backyard! Thanks for the awesome content.
When you are refuling a chain saw you also need to put in more chain oil
That 3 inch plank is way overkill for anything you’d need, that’s the size we’d mill for a 10’ table, I love it!
I cant tell you how happy it makes me to see you using PPE
its a good day when seth uploads
No! It’s a GREAT day
No it's the BEST day
Step 1. Get chainsaw mill
Step 2. MILL EVERYTHING!!
Really starting to dig this channel more than his original channel. The chill factor is perfect with this one. Great quality!
Blew my mind with the plank on top the log to get the first flat cut! Genius!!
Love how you turned from a bike hacker to now a lumber jack. Seth's wood hacks.
You should make a “off Road trolly” for those THICC planks
Seth, the Alaskan mill is a great tool we use one to mill at our camp. The suggestion on using wedges is right on the mark, definitely helps with taking stress off the cut. Also you can get rip cut chains for your saw that makes a difference on how much effort it takes pushing through the cut. The chain that came on your saw is for cross cutting through the log. Keep up with the great videos
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I haven't commented on many channels.. I felt I had to ...I love really the dynamic here... What an inviting video guide... fantastic man!!! the camera man and the host.. just a great combo!
From my experience using these mills, i like to put wedges or shims in as i go to keep the kerf open. Makes it easier on the powerhead.
Seth just never get bored. He always do something in his backyard trail.
i know a lot more about chainsaws and milling with them than i do about bicycles, and i have to say you gave a better rundown about chainsaw basics than most pros lol
I’m so happy to see Alex. Makes me smile.
Maybe look into getting a small trailer for wood, tools and maybe dirt (depending on how its it's designed)
Obviously the trailer cant be any bigger than 5-6ft
Me: * clicks on video *
Video: * not even started yet *
Me: this is some good shit * hits like button *
Kai Trigg-Graynoth same bro
He probably would have liked this but has a word filter on the third line. True though.
Same lol
I hit it during an add before the video beat that
for real tho
I don't even ride a push bike but I'm loving the channel! It's just so wholesome and hands on
Use wedges between the log and your cut piece as you cut down the log behind the chain saw to hold the cut piece up. This will prevent it from falling down/pinching the chainsaw blade as you get down the log. Shims the thickness of the chainsaw cutting chain will work good too. You can see where this happened on your bench leg/support on your left when you sat down on it. Also will help your saw work less hard increasing the life of the cutting teeth and the saw! Happy cutting my friend!
ay seth. i recommend that you actually get a thickness planer. not a small one. get a big old machine. that way you can really flatten planks. there are even big jointer planer combos out there. just in case you want to really get into caroentry
not even watched the vid but i know its gonna be good
Those Alaskan Mills are great, we used one with a Stihl Magnum for railway sleepers, was a dream!
That is so cool and resourceful. I love that you can repurpose downed timber to minimize waste and give the tree new life.
Cool gadget!
Can I suggest inserting a couple of finger wedges into the slot left by the saw blade after about 2 feet of slicing to hold the weight of the new slab off the blade of the saw... preventing it binding up with the weight of new wood slab bearing down on the blade as it rips thro the log. Might improve your gas consumption too as there with be less friction? Stay safe.
"But for now we're gonna tighten it in place, just to hold it Stihl"
Seth is so good at puns he doesn't even realize anymore
Here's a tip : you should turn the plate over that the chian is running on quiet often so that the wear will be even and not just on one side
VolkDe Hey doesn’t the chain go around though? I might be wrong though, i don’t know much about chain saws
@@JohnSmith-sz3zi The thing the chain goes around on is called a bar i assume this is what VolkDe is talking about. Because of the movement of the saw through the wood one side of the bar is getting the chain forced into it while the other side is getting the chain forced out of it. So one side gets worn more. The bar will last for years regardless, but rotating it will get you a bit longer.
Ash Ok thanks, I was pretty sure I was wrong as I know nearly nothing about chainsaws.
@@Ash-nk5ix it also makes sure your bar doesn't twist. I've seen guys who have never flipped their bars with like 5 or 6 degrees of twist at the end.
I honestly love that I learn about tools and machinery while watching a mountain bike youtube channel. It's really interesting and actually useful
Happy Easter guys!
Happy zombie fairy tale day
buying a canyon mtb soon! thanks so much for inspiring me to get into mountain biking, seth! love from maryland
Cant wait to start milling out here in Czech Republic. The whole village gonna be wanting that Alaskan mill deal. Thx for making the instructions so clear to see
Cant tell you how much i cant stop watching berm peak i wanna see more 👊🏻😁
Okay, the mill is super cool, but I think I am in love with Oscar. He is such a cute puppy!
"And then we can go into other people's property if we run out." 😂😂 Legend
Bro Jangles bruh
Literally a felony.
Who still wishes Seth’s videos were longer? Appreciate the high quality content👍
Many more of these technical vids please on as many builds as possible 💚
Nothing like waking up Easter Morning to a new episode from Seth
3:50 when Seth finished cutting he sounded like a gremlin
Na he sounds mor like Tim taler from home improvement
Yeah from tool time !!!! Haha. That’s it, I couldn’t remember the name of the show.
Seth, you’re living the life man... I remember when u had all of your bikes in a closet when you lived in Florida, and I’m happy to see your channels become so successful.
Seth " So Alex, never really seeing this before what are your thoughts about it?"
Alex "Its pretty cool, these logs are just chilling out on your property just laying here TAKING DIRT NAPS and we're going to put them to work"
I wish i was stuck at berm peak when the whole world started on lock down
3:45 kinda scary its probably the secret laugh seth had when he pulled his first back flip
My family had planks like those and we made a sick table out of them I highly recommend trying it
Awesome way to recycle the trees that had to be cut down! Great project Seth! 🌱🌎
"You could drive a car across this." Knowing Seth I expected him to try it. Don't know if I should be happy or sad about that.
Alex looked like a real lumberjack
It is wonderful to find such a big dead tree and using this mill is interesting and great.
I have a big suggestion, you should get a big dirt bike to pull the lumber or your milling site to save you back carrying them.
5:28 Alex- “Damn, this thing h e a v y”
Would a little wood wedge, the thickness of the chain, be good to put in the entry cut to prevent binding friction? Maybe save gas, maybe cut is more consistent?
That mill setup works like a champ! Can't wait to see everything made from the slabs 🤙
I'm not sure if it was recommended yet, but you could somehow rig your drill powered winch to the mill and use that to pull it through the wood and also putting wedges under the plank you are cutting to relief stress from the bar of the saw when cutting
3:46 is that Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor (Tim Allen)?
It’s the best day when you see a notification from Seth!! Love the vids!!
Who else couldn't survive quarantine with only one Seth's Bike Hacks video a week?
I have been saving up for a Motrin bike for a while now and I can finally get it when the stores open back up! I’m getting the tree marling 5. I am a kid who wants to do mountain biking all because of Seth! Thank you Seth.
“This would wrap up in the chain and stop the saw before hitting your legs”
“or that’s the theory...”
Hahahahaha
Loved the “Tim the Tool Man Taylor ” grunt. Ha.
Seth I would recommend you buy a light bar for the chain saw to reduce some of the weigh. You should also buying a full skip chain so the saw can run faster and will reduce the strain on the saw for when your milling the logs
Tip: At the beginning of milling the plank. Start on a diagonal so that it is easier to establish a flat cut. 👍
Another enjoyable video Seth! Cheers
im a simple man, i see seth, i click
who else like the video before watching becuase they know its gonna be good
Man, you're putting together two of my passions: mountain biking and lumber work!! A big "ciao" from Italy
Happy to see the videos! They are awesome. I'm glad to see the safety chaps on for the chainsaw!
You should try to make a statue like “the dirt merchant” to make the shop a lil bit more happy
He will need a smaller saw like a in tree saw
Oscar is like a cat versus a cucumber when he ran from “the chainsaw”
I’d recommend that you get a couple of wedges to put between the wood because what can end up happening is as your milling larger pieces of lumber you can pinch the bar and damage it. I love the videos keep up the great work!!
I used to cut a lot of firewood growing in Flagstaff, when I first started I did not know how to sharpen a chainsaw chain and that can cause a lot of problems but an older timer and a B29 WWII pilot gave me some tips and after that I could cut wood like a crazy mountain biking crazy wood cutter. That's some nice wood your getting, respect it and make some things out of it that will make those that come stare in wonder at why someone would create such things.
This second channel is basically a janky "This Old House"
3:43 me on new bike day
WOW! That Is The Most Valuable TOOL I Have Ever Seen In Chainsaw Area ! WOW! Soo Cool !I Need One
I love watching all the progress being made.
These vids are so entertaining.
Good job Seth...keep up the great work!