Alaskan Chainsaw Mill | Wood Shed Build (Part 2)

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4 жыл бұрын

We test out our Alaskan Chainsaw Mill and cut beams for the wood shed. We get one step closer to finishing the project once we fixate the rafters and lay down some metal roofing to keep our firewood dry.
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@josejoakingallastegivilanu9475 11 ай бұрын

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzfaq.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

@nolanneal4647 4 жыл бұрын

thats the nicest woodshed i ever seen

@DDan61 4 жыл бұрын

If you make a mistake and learn from it, it was NEVER a mistake to begin with - it was a LESSON. I think you are doing great - keep driving on!

@goldprounlimited1750 4 жыл бұрын

I like your way of thinking!!

@shannonstephens4245 4 жыл бұрын

This is a Great piece of advice brother!

@mitchellgiebler3396 4 жыл бұрын

its not a mistake until you fail to correct it

@raytry69 3 жыл бұрын

Failure is not the opposite of succes. It's part of it.

@brendabest9086 4 жыл бұрын

You 2 are "proud as peacocks " ... AND RIGHTFULLY SO after that build . You do Willow Alaska beautifully. Thank you both 👍👍

@debbwebb1279 4 жыл бұрын

After your root cellar I believe there is nothing you both can't build. Love your videos, take care and be safe!

@baskervillebee6097 4 жыл бұрын

Never knew there was a contraption that made a chain saw able to mill lumber. How useful! Benevolent tail wagging dog makes everything go well. That wood shed looks really good.

@wisconsinfarmer4742 4 жыл бұрын

In my early twenties I made one out of garage door track and rollers. Ran the saw vertical. Was real slick.

@faithrada 4 жыл бұрын

I love how you use the top of the truck to manage moving the beams. Very creative! That's a real nice wood shed guys.

@PRACTICALBUSHCRAFTSURVIVAL 4 жыл бұрын

I THINK A TWO OR THREE TANKS BEHIND TO CATCH WATER WOULD BE AMAZING...LOOKING SUPER.

@marcuslarwa9098 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a pretty good idea, or they could put a gutter on it and run the water into catch barrels.

@theresaluvspims6163 3 жыл бұрын

Arielle I have had Cher's song "If you believe in love" stuck in my head for 3 years. I knew what song you meant. The wood mill thingy makes really smooth beams. Really digging the socks Eric. Roo Roo is mouthy.

@patricksmith9299 4 жыл бұрын

Those trimmings will make good firewood for this winter.

@reepurpose8712 4 жыл бұрын

The first bike I ever rode was a Husqvarna 2 stroke. In a quarry, my friends helped me up on it. (I couldn't touch the ground) I took off. My friends looked at each other and went running after me. I admit I dropped it when I stopped and, my leg almost gave out. So awesome.

@jeanneamato8278 2 жыл бұрын

I am so impressed with you both and also addicted to watching you.

@garymcmullin2292 3 жыл бұрын

It is out of print but I used a book written by a guy named Will Maloof, a Canadian, who was a sawyer and developed all kinds of ways to enhance the productivity of using the Alaskan Mill concept. I once milled a lot of logs with the Alaskan...mostly black walnut. Angle your saw as much as possible withing the limits of travel of the mill width and it helps with the engagement angle of the saw with the wood. Maloof made a winch system and used a weight on the mill....stood at the one end and cranked the winch watching the saw come to him....saves your back big time. Chainsaw milling is WORK !!

@robvanza 4 жыл бұрын

Shawn James also does it to all the wood that goes into the ground. He's built several dwellings and they still look as good as when he started! Can't go wrong with burning it!

@riff2072 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many of us subscribe to both channels>

@alexkasacous 4 жыл бұрын

Just watch Shawn James. He's a pretty authentic guy. Plenty of tips, some fails he admits. He's worth learning from.

@rossbrumby1957 4 жыл бұрын

Does that also stop white ants?

@inge389 4 жыл бұрын

How wonderful you are building the house. And the vegetable garden is great. 🌷🥦🍅🥬😊🤗

@mountainviews5025 4 жыл бұрын

You did great the reason is you have common sense and you took your time you can see online people really shouldn't do this you did great thumbs up my friends

@BrLambert 4 жыл бұрын

One more project practically finished, how satisfying. I saw this this technique of burning the end of your logs on My Self Reliance, it's a very old way of preserving wood called Shou Sugi Ban. Love your videos.

@aleklysikov8791 Жыл бұрын

Wow … your wife helps cut wood.. Good job LADY… you strong women! You have a great time

@madzabinga8382 4 жыл бұрын

Now you just need a hammock to hang between those beams! It is such a nice building. Great work. Always fun to see a new tool put to work. The extended daylight is so strange. Still bright at 10pm? I'D have to set an alarm telling me when to go to bed!

@juliaadkins2072 4 жыл бұрын

You two work so great together, you'd do great at building your own house.

@avalonrichards394 4 жыл бұрын

I hate it when your videos end i really love watching you guys work..

@ruthiemay423 2 жыл бұрын

I am enjoying the soundtrack on this video. Well done. 🥰🥰🥰

@aleklysikov8791 Жыл бұрын

Great family;;; great family building great sheds !! Thank you for showing video! I won’t to start build same! You have a great time

@KurtKobains 4 жыл бұрын

Now I can appreciate how much work goes into milling a log. Prices for lumber at the hardware store seem more reasonable now knowing what it takes if you wanted to do it yourself haha

@taotaomotna5395 Жыл бұрын

Nice improvement you guys are solid don't burn yourselves out thanks for a day in the life and place save me a spot.

@scrapshackfarms1349 4 жыл бұрын

Nice build! Were always watching you 2 and your homesteading, recipes, building, gardening, adventures. May God always be with y'all with blessings and protection in the wilderness.

@lateralus411 2 жыл бұрын

Well Done! I can't wait to use mine.

@jbane2003 4 жыл бұрын

This shed looks GREAT!!

@marlenekutcher938 4 жыл бұрын

What an awesome video! The rest will go fast. Looking good and as wood is your fuel it should be stored in a perfect place, just like this. Have a wonderful weekend! See you on the next video!

@AnAlaskaHomestead 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome woodshed and teamwork putting it together.

@RubenFletcher 4 жыл бұрын

I'm so envious of you young people .

@mmemumu4604 4 жыл бұрын

Wow....... it look soooo solid.... more then our roof... here!!! LOLOL... and our garden fantastic!!! Felicitation ..... you are # 1 guys!!!

@valh9858 4 жыл бұрын

It is amazing what the two of you can accomplish at your ages. I know of folks your age who can't even change a tire. Congrats to both of you as well as your parents.

@waddeym 4 жыл бұрын

eggcellant job folks! I wish I still had your energy and ambition.

@sennest 4 жыл бұрын

Small idea, on the milled side (back side) where your 4x6 beams come together add a strong tie, if the wood shrinks and shifts it should hold them together. Hurricane clips hold plywood sheathing together, those were truss hangers. But building lexica maybe diff from region to region. Great idea using shou-sugi-ban!! Preserves from weathering and insects!!

@georgeison3886 4 жыл бұрын

So proud for you guys

@erroleabrown4317 4 жыл бұрын

You two are owesome more power to you both, stay safe be happy were possible

@gussmom9585 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos just get better and better!

@maryjemisonMaryjay1936 4 жыл бұрын

Those lettuce wraps yum 😋

@OutlanderVideo 4 жыл бұрын

Great shed guys almost too nice just for a shed! Ever thought of doing a live Q&A stream somewhere with free WiFi? I think it could be popular and possibly get you guys some extra cash!

@wisconsinfarmer4742 4 жыл бұрын

Faster than a broadaxe, which I've done on real long timber. You guys remind me of me forty years ago. Still goin at it and having a blast.

@RicSeabergsUseful-Information 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoying watching you guys create your world

@waynethorsen5177 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are the best ! What a beautiful job ! I am of an age that though I enjoy watching you work , I always worry that you will hurt your back or fall off the ladder or trip or any of a hundred other scenarios that my family and friends worried about me back in the day when I was working. This project turned out so well it occurred to me that you could easily put an addition on the house that had a bee room that was just a little warmer than outside in winter. Continued success! Feel free to cancel your gym membership !

@dougcaseltine2462 4 жыл бұрын

Wow guys looks great. You two are really making a nice home stead .

@2CanChewBoo 4 жыл бұрын

Those lettuce wraps look great

@dawncooper4739 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Wood shed looks awesome!

@Fidg234 4 жыл бұрын

Like to watch you guys go at a project. You work so hard.

@markhudspeth8503 4 жыл бұрын

That would make a nice out door kitchen lol love your show.

@bluesoldierette 4 жыл бұрын

Yess!!!

@w4ame 4 жыл бұрын

Shed looks awesome. All hail Mr #ShrillRooster! I like hearing that little guy 😁

@MayWhite-bz7xl 4 жыл бұрын

Everything is looking real nice.

@dougdiplacido2406 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking shed. Thanks for making as video so we can share your experiences.

@RogerSnell 4 жыл бұрын

We sure could use that lettuce wrap recipe. Looks awesome!

@Wedget 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody hell, you 2 young folk( and your faithfull hounds) should be extremely proud of your work ethic and achievements, I am an Aussie and swear by my grandberg mill, I use Stihl 066 and 088 chainsaws and mill aussie hardwood, you 2 have given me incentive to try my own you tube videos cutting boards and slabs, well done.

@katimaboy 4 жыл бұрын

Scarf joint over the posts where two beams meet whould have been nice ! Really enjoying the content, good job on the videos and hard work

@toddsherfey3652 4 жыл бұрын

Y'all have done a good job. God speed...

@KayeReshaw 4 жыл бұрын

That came out so nice. An outdoor kitchen would be great under something like that.

@lindataylor6835 4 жыл бұрын

part of that shed would make a nice summer kitchen eg: canning and butchering also dealing with the garden harvest ! better than a small house kitchen .

@angelacross2216 4 жыл бұрын

That is a thing of beauty.

@daniealleblum 4 жыл бұрын

I know it is only partially complete but man is it awesome looking!

@valeriesmith9639 4 жыл бұрын

Wow!! I like the way it looks now @15:47. Not that you all do a lot of entertaining but you've made a wonderful pergola !

@irony8908 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice snow shoveling hobby you build yourself there. Saltbox roof would've been not much harder to build, but would likely save you days of work every single winter. Roof pitch is the first thing you should think about when you build up north.

@beejohnson2318 4 жыл бұрын

That is a most excellent woodshed.

@jsfrdad 4 жыл бұрын

lettuce wraps look great.... love the videos keep them coming

@angelicapartida6843 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing power couple! God bless!

@willemvanschaik6858 4 жыл бұрын

The first two cuts with the Alaskan saw-mill make all sense. For the third, I would just put the beam on its flat, do a chalk-line and cut it with your chainsaw by hand. Accurate enough!!

@JamesJones-pt9cz 4 жыл бұрын

Great looking wood shop u built, it should keep your wood good and dry. The lettuce wraps look delicious. Learned a lot about your log mill, great video.

@SagarBh26 4 жыл бұрын

Watching all your videos ever since i discovered your channel...

@yasminghani2073 4 жыл бұрын

Both of you have done a amazing job

@leoratriden8757 9 ай бұрын

eric i bet you are so so happy you guys have the big sawmill now. man that vibration must have reverberated for days after this project!

@ladydi1875 4 жыл бұрын

WOW!! You have done so much!! and you make it look easy!!

@lumberjill6598 3 жыл бұрын

Fun! I run a 50cc saw with my sawmill as well. Helpful hint, if you lift up on the power head a smidge you'll get a smoother cut and won't bog down the saw as much. And let the saw do the work. Just ordered a Granbetg Alaskan winch for mine, supposed to be a game changer! Good job!

@smithfamilyhomestead1515 4 жыл бұрын

Alaska's #1 dog does a great job inspecting and supervising!! Cheers from Arkansas!!!

@Daplinksta 4 жыл бұрын

Well done as always. Thank you.

@barbararichmond8624 4 жыл бұрын

You guys are great carpenters

@jerryvaughn5190 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the new stuff y’all are getting. 👍🏻

@mmemumu4604 4 жыл бұрын

Love the music you put on the video!!!

@swmas02 4 жыл бұрын

What a great build for your New wood shed, and the passion you guys put into your homestead development, can’t wait to see the finished project.

@paulalatimer7286 4 жыл бұрын

Loving on those baker sox.

@quadfunpi 4 жыл бұрын

Those boards look great!

@Bostadsfotografen 4 жыл бұрын

what a wonderful video! Thank you! Please,never stop uploading. Love all videos! Its such wonderful time watching all of videos! Love from Swedenc:)

@shermdog6969 4 жыл бұрын

You can burn the siding for a house and makes really cool finish. Helps keep termites away.

@MrThenry1988 3 жыл бұрын

The fact you can pick them up by hand blows me away. I don't have much pine wood around me. Nothing I mill goes as quickly as the pine either. Got me thinking.

@AlbinOnishchenko-87 4 жыл бұрын

Cant wait for (Part 3), love your videos!!

@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113 4 жыл бұрын

Nice meal, such a good result , the structure looks GREAT !!!!!

@dumitracheviorelalexandru9113 4 жыл бұрын

In old times they would burn and then tar the wood or other tipe or resin. I ve extracted a 50 olt year post made from a local acacia tree . It seemed it was treated like that. In the future wou could make bigger deeper holes, treat the posts , fill the holes with rounded gravel to drain the area more quicker and they should last long and strong. My post was put there in the garden soil with some sand maybe, by my great grand father in the 1960s or 70s there were some rain gutters near it. so the soil was often damp. It was aprox 50 60cm in the ground

@lifewithlarsandsusie8315 4 жыл бұрын

My husband just got one of these mills this summer, he wants to make some siding. Pretty neat. He bought an electric saw, it sure is quiet

@MommaOG 4 жыл бұрын

Your food always look so good and healthy and great job on the wood shed🥰💐🌷

@kimberlypuravida5690 4 жыл бұрын

Wrapping up for the night holding wraps...nice! Looks great..the food and the structure!!

@jasoninrikes1925 4 жыл бұрын

Love it... wow.. can’t wait the next episode 👍🏻

@tradbowyer1975 4 жыл бұрын

so cool to see you guys work that land and all the stuff you are doing thanks for the vids

@joharmon2148 4 жыл бұрын

That little saw mill paid for itself 5x in just this one build. Looks great and will hold lots of wood. You guys rock together. Stay well and safe

@lindalangy4714 4 жыл бұрын

Wooow! That is one nice wood shed!

@Desolate-Utopia 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Rooster was giving his opinion too lol. Nice seeing things coming along.

@jenjen1499 4 жыл бұрын

Wow , congratulations you two clever people ......there’s no stopping you now !

@passerby9123 4 жыл бұрын

The wood shed looks so good that it tells me a house extension might be coming along. Great when a project works out and the results you got from that wood mill will draw you back to looking for other uses for the timber it can cut.