Running My Old Sawmill - Some Things NEVER Change

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Ай бұрын

I buit this mill 45 years ago. What a thrill to run it again and see that it has a great home.
My wife's grandfather, Papa Sam, would be so happy! Plywood tricks I've learned over the years:
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@andreg.shappell1155 Ай бұрын

"Who can anticipate the blessings that come into our lives; and who can be thankful enough for how good God is." Mr. Wadsworth, sometimes in your videos you say just the right thing at just the right time to make me realize that what I thought was a lousy day, isn't. Thank you for sharing that wisdom with us.

@frankenz66 Ай бұрын

Worked on a old circular sawmill crew in 1986. He had a Detroit engine running it, and he sawed many a 28"+ red oak log. I can still remember the smells and the log water pouring out with the lucious scents and fragrances. It was a four man crew and worked it hard daily.

@mackfisher4487 Ай бұрын

Your property's entry gate is stacking up to be a monument to your skill and workmanship that will bring pride to your and your family for generations.

@billger5710 Ай бұрын

I can imagine that the smell of freshly sawn wood adds immensely to the wonder of this project.

@texomatinker414 Ай бұрын

What a joy to be able to relive those experiences of days long ago. It's a blessing to be a spectator.

@moabmoreau Ай бұрын

How can a video about an old sawmill have me nearly on the edge of tears? Your thoughtful reflections and encouraging remarks to this community are what make you a real stand out an ocean of KZfaq content. Scott you're the best!

@jerbear7952 Ай бұрын

Hes had a couple do that to me.

@tubeu28 Ай бұрын

Glad to see that the old girl lives on! Throughly enjoyed watching and thanks for sharing!

@deweyanderson7622 Ай бұрын

Both of my grandfathers ran production circular sawmills. My grandfather on my dad’s side was a MASTER at tuning the blade. Hearing that saw brought me back to all the time I spent around them. He dropped out of school in fourth grade to cut down trees with a crosscut and axe. He couldn’t even read, but he was a genius.

@chickenfishhybrid44 Ай бұрын

These videos generally bring my spirits up. Love it

@mvblitzyo Ай бұрын

I at age ( 55 ) I’m so grateful for all the stories behind the scenes which you along with so many great people share the workings of our community no matter what state we live in.

@w4ame 18 күн бұрын

I do love sawmilling. My Grandfather bought me a Woodbug chainsaw mill when I was 18. Still have it and the Husqvarna 3120 that powers it almost 30 years later.

@odyshopody9387 Ай бұрын

Just amazing how time flies by. In his original video he's a young man working his home made saw and then to be reunited years later in his golden years, how cool is that.

@patc9102 Ай бұрын

Thank you God for helping these men share their stories.

@danzehner9809 Ай бұрын

Scott, I'm going to be 66 in July, spent 40 years in mining, Retired now. In my youth I spent a few years in a shingle mill in BC. Logs out of the Frazer river, through the mill, sawdust into the beahive burner. Still smell the Western Red Cedar.

@Lochlann13 Ай бұрын

What an incredibly engineered machine! I love seeing these home built, home engineered creations. A real testament to American ingenuity, resourcefulness, and craftsmanship!

@greymarket6834 Ай бұрын

"life threatening rubiks cube" made me excited!

@Tomhohenadel Ай бұрын

Beautiful old sawmill. Impressed that he has restored it to a working mill. Yes, the circular mill marks speak volumes. Thanks Scott.

@Justin-hg4ef Ай бұрын

My grandfather used to meticulously split Red Cedar into 3/4" kindling for his wood burning stove. He would stack them two by two alternating into a square chimney shaped structure at the entrance to his garage door for easy access. He also built a bench around a giant Cedar tree he had in his backyard. My fondest memories as a child were playing on that circular bench. Thanks for the upload!

@JamesSmith-mz9ec Ай бұрын

And it's satisfying to know you cut the boards yourself!

@almills8802 Ай бұрын

That's a beauty... don't see many using the half moon turns...so fast for a manual mill...

@DarrellCampbell-rb9ur Ай бұрын

when asked what my favorite scent is......"burlap" comes up first, "western red cedar" comes up second. shake mills live inside me forever. how I envy you your log and being able to cut it on such a lovely day! Darrell

@dwats250 Ай бұрын

Everything about your videos, man... can't put words to it. Nostalgic

@TokyoCraftsman Ай бұрын

I really enjoyed that, thanks for sharing, great to see the old mill in good hands! Cheers from Tokyo!

@scottpageusmc Ай бұрын

I was born in 1977 and own a 1979 fully restored C-10 that my dad used for his concrete forming company in Denver back then. Thanks for bringing up great memories!

@AARONJL92 Ай бұрын

Watching you two work with the boards with the mountains in the background was a beautiful scene. I can't wait to see the finished product!

@robrussell217 Ай бұрын

Would like to see more of the sawmill.

@denniswilhelm1316 Ай бұрын

I forwarded this video to my son, he went to school with Matt at OSU. I had no idea, but it was neat to see a photo of Matt and other classmates on our property in Eastern Washington 👍

@rogerloos420 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your input. I have a handyman business. I have a lot of inherited tools from my father that I truly use and thank him every day. But there are others that I cant even get rid of because of old memory's. But you really sumed it up. You gotta make due with what you have. Eventually, replace the tools that annoy you. And do the best you can with what you have. With that attitude, the work will follow you. (I don't need to advertise) With good work, you will always be busy with word of mouth. I'm keeping it simple and not too complicated.

@sammylacks4937 Ай бұрын

There's something about salvaging an old tree or log that otherwise would have been left to the elements that I really like. Trees like that deserve to be sawn and made into something by hands that know how to do it so it can be seen and enjoyed instead of wasting away. I believe that's our purpose here and although we don't always get it perfectly done it gladdens my heart to see this done. Thank you.

@markericksonsr3130 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your love of others. The Lord has given you the grace to help others.

@dewaynewilliford178 Ай бұрын

I believe the 292 with a 3 speed running in 2nd gear would be a better set up than the 350. Do a video when he gets the Detroit going. Great video

@bobhamilton298 Ай бұрын

I am watching a couple build a boat in Sweden and they were lucky enough to source western red cedar from the pacific northwest that had been carefully stacked and stored in a barn since the 90's. No knots and all straight grained and they got it for a great price. It was their wood of choice because it is naturally rot and insect resistant so would be used below the waterline as the core for their fiberglass boat. Will also be used for their interior. You confirmed why its such a nice wood for almost any project.

@chickenfishhybrid44 Ай бұрын

I love hearing about stuff like that. Crazy the journeys that wood like that can take and what it ends up being built into. Sailing vessel?

@edgarnemo943 Ай бұрын

You're a very strong individual, unwavering in your expertise and prowess. You continue to excel, remaining unparalleled in what you do best. love to watch of what you do.

@denniswilhelm1316 Ай бұрын

I bought a Lucas mill new in 1999, a phenomenal mill. My son bought one two years ago. Having a self loading log truck a plus. Really enjoy watching old circle mills operate. Love the history on these old mill. Thanks

@cooders71 Ай бұрын

Your life is so intriguing to me. I mean, I'm only.....ummmm.....45ish lol. and, while I did a 10 year stint in the US Army as a M1A1 tanker, and a mechanic most of my life, self taught welder, and can fabricate most anything I put my mind to(things that any old farmer or good old boy can probably do as well, but people always seem to be amazed at the stuff I come up with lol), you life seems to have been more. And your demeanor in telling your story and your....humbleness, well, sir, you're inspiring. Thank you and God bless. Oh, and 1 tip that not many people do and I think you find......essential. ...... start to carry a small 4" pair of vice grips in your pocket, just like a pocket knife. I tell you what, after you get used to carrying them, they are as handy as a pocket on a shirt. Send me an address and I'll mail you a pair.

@BiplovRai-pg3bs Ай бұрын

Scott, you are the man of accomplishment.The work you do I can feel it is immensely beautiful, giving meaning to life every person should understand.You are soaked in what you do and I believe that's the best reflection of life .

@tractorrescueranch3682 Ай бұрын

I love the story behind your old circular mill. I'm in the process of restoring an Old circular mail just north of cokeville Wyoming. Thanks for your videos.

@cmw184 Ай бұрын

“Life threatening rubix cube” lmao circular sawmills are VERY dangerous i agree haha

@nannesoar Ай бұрын

Brought back to life!

@double-h-farms 15 күн бұрын

How wonderful.. it would be great to run one and make some lumber everyday

@SkiddingF350 Ай бұрын

That saw mill is very cool!!! BTW, my son and his family now live in Powell, WY.

@johnhiemstra1464 Ай бұрын

I don’t have any interest in sawmills but enjoy your commentary. You have insight that’s valuable to everyone.

@rmlestes 11 күн бұрын

Thanks

@FluxStage Ай бұрын

This was a great time, thank you!

@gentlegiants1974 Ай бұрын

What a beautiful story. I have often wondered about items I once built then ended up selling, never once have I run across anything. Right now I rent the use of a big bandsaw mill but the price gets steeper every year and am seriously looking for a circular mill to cut faster and with more precision in hardwoods than the bandsaw can produce.

@rjtumble Ай бұрын

Really cool how so many things came together from your past to let you do this today.

@kirkyorg7654 Ай бұрын

nice to see the old rig still churning out the lumber

@brettyoung8328 Ай бұрын

I love to see the mill revived

@seancasey2444 Ай бұрын

That's a great old saw to be working with.

@craigwask6098 Ай бұрын

If patience ( which you have demonstrated so well) is the secret to creating something beautiful. Then “the gate”, as I’ve become to know it, will be a knock out. The gate series is starting to rival the Spec House. Which didn’t turn out so bad😊

@tc9148 Ай бұрын

So much fun to watch.

@galhillel100 Ай бұрын

You truly given me hope in humanity

@mayhemmayo Ай бұрын

THANK YOU. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

@garychaiken808 Ай бұрын

Great job guys. Thank you 😊

@mrkrause3 Ай бұрын

Very enjoyable! Thanks Scott and Nate!

@nigelwylie01 Ай бұрын

This is a special video. Thanks for posting for us to enjoy.

@keithplacko6806 Ай бұрын

You are a scholar and a great man. Thank you for all that you share

@edwardfitzpatrick1206 Ай бұрын

I can’t thank you enough for your content your great inspiration for me and I am sure others

@gtbkts Ай бұрын

Thanks for the awesome content and amazing videos!!

@williamdemilia6223 Ай бұрын

I could see your enjoyment with the mill. You confirmed my thought at your video end. Good stuff.

@richarddomzalski4232 Ай бұрын

This was cool to watch, educational and made me happy all in one. Thanks

@erroldillon1548 Ай бұрын

Wonderful video!!! It’s my type of video!!! A classic! Congratulations!!!🙏😍

@shaneoakley8757 Ай бұрын

Just amazing

@paulgar8 Ай бұрын

Thank You!

@jollyroger6258 Ай бұрын

Love the gate project.

@GibClark Ай бұрын

Yep, ran first log thru our new bandsaw mill today......so much to learn..... missing dogs, and squaring arms . Best cutting....... procedure...... fun journey 😊

@brettyoung8328 Ай бұрын

I enjoyed watching this, Thank You. My house is trimmed with rough sawn cedar and cypress, cut with a circular blade, and I love it.

@toi_techno Ай бұрын

Making youtube videos before the internet Love it

@zacharyrosser9916 Ай бұрын

Great content

@smoothbore4377 Ай бұрын

In the 1960's my GrandDad managed a sawmill located near Mineral, VA. I was too young to understand, or be interested in the operation of the mill, ... but I never missed an opportunity to go there with him, just to run the old Oliver front end loader, loading sawdust.

@lakers165 Ай бұрын

great job brother

@ohiomushroomdiscovery Ай бұрын

The best channel on KZfaq!

@entrepreneursfinest Ай бұрын

I have an old Frick circular mill that I'm moving from Virginia to set up this year. We're going to be building our house next year and I'm going to be working hard to work out all the kinks!

@gloriousapplebees Ай бұрын

Mmh that opening couple minutes. So true sir, glory and amen

@Shop_Simplicity Ай бұрын

awesome!!!

@Wrangler98JPTJ Ай бұрын

i'm not sure it gets any cooler than this!!!!!!!!

@philiprogers8620 Ай бұрын

Hard to beat some good nostalgia. :)

@chrispeters4405 Ай бұрын

red cedar gorgeous wood. evert time I open up a red cedar log the grains are just like opulent sunsets. beautiful wood

@TheFreedom4you Ай бұрын

Awesome video

@troytreeguy Ай бұрын

To set your lead, make a cant, saw a board off and if the rear of the saw touches the cant, adjust a little more. Some mills like different amounts of lead, mine likes almost none.

@2010stoof Ай бұрын

Thats awesome he built that back in the day

@dsulli7383 Ай бұрын

Awesome

@charlesrock7770 Ай бұрын

We had a 54 inch McKnight saw when I was a kid .all the old timers would show up when they would here it running .I loved listening to that saw stand up and bite the wood ours had a 4cyl contenntial engine our saw mandrel and husk still ran on babbit bearings. Good times

@christoskettenis880 Ай бұрын

A beautiful wood indeed

@williammrdeza9445 Ай бұрын

I continue to be amazed at your skillset Scott. Even back in your 20's you recognized a need and built a solution. I am sure there was a lot of problem solving that went into the construction of that mill! I have to admit that every time I see it running, it scares the crap out of me! Definitely a piece of machinery that demands your undivided attention. Loved the video!

@arresthillary9502 Ай бұрын

no doubt. that beast is straight out of a horror movie

@atexinc.5472 Ай бұрын

As always enjoyed

@robertvonbehr6843 Ай бұрын

Now, that was a nice video!!

@williamthomas2278 Ай бұрын

I worked on a saw like that with my uncle about 30 years ago, no safety bars around the 5' blade! Boy was it scary

@almills8802 Ай бұрын

Those ratcheting dogs are slick...what make is the carriage...

@Alex-sj5ok Ай бұрын

I remember using the bell saw. So much lumber wasted with the kerf of those things. Glad I have a band-sawmill now.

@edwinhsingmaster9135 Ай бұрын

Good instrument for blade alignment will be a Dial Indicator. Very special beast you have there. Cheers from Ashland

@ChrisFiggatt Ай бұрын

Wow! This is so cool! Especially the fact that you were able to go back and run the mill you built over 40 years ago.

@chrisscullynz Ай бұрын

Legend.

@N8-T Ай бұрын

On my mill for lead I clamped a heavy piece of angle iron in my collar on the Arbor, disconnected the arbor from power and I measured off the first head block on the leading end to the tip of the angle iron. rotated the angle to the outbound and moved the carriage forward and measure to the headblock again. Been running really good for some years now.

@mortie806 Ай бұрын

Good morning all!

@essentialcraftsman Ай бұрын

Good morning!!

@Hoaxer51 Ай бұрын

Good morning from Vero Beach, Florida!

@dewaynewilliford178 Ай бұрын

Do you have have any old videos of sharpening and swage a saw blade? You seem to have more sense than anyone on utube about circle mills! Maybe some troubleshooting video's?

@americanangler94559 Ай бұрын

Good episode

@davidhouser586 Ай бұрын

Me and dad found out about lead and the guide we first got our blade hammered to the horsepower of our engine and we finally got the blade guide set and off we went. Was a great experience.

@bobireland1256 Ай бұрын

As I have watched and listened to your videos over the years I’ve been struck by the amazing number and nature of unique noises Nate has been able to capture. So maybe, just maybe it’d be incredibly cool to put together a music video using all the clicks, clacks, bangs, thwacks, whirs, engine, saw, other machinery and assorted noises as the back beat(s) to a family band session. Just saying. Pray maintain speed and course.

@kevintheilen9643 Ай бұрын

Western Red Cedar is great wood to work with and I've made many things I'm proud of- both indoors and out- but I do want any amateur woodworkers to beware! Some people are allergic to it, including me. I've learned to work two days and walk away from a project for three. If you want to try it, get a sample and see how your body reacts before you commit to a big project.