Tree To Beam - Freehand Chainsaw Milling

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7 жыл бұрын

I am building an outhouse, but first I need some beams. I am going to cut them from the trees on my own land. I don't have a chainsaw mill so I am just using my little Farm Boss freehand.
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@hungry2hear 4 жыл бұрын

Watching a guy from Russia doing a swinging action cutting with only the tip and 1/3 of the blade went a bit faster as well as cutting vertically rather than horizontally. He was making slabs from a harder wood than pine though. Great video and able to spend time with the youngun!

@potteryjoe 2 жыл бұрын

I thought about a chainsaw mill, but decided my chainsaw wasn't large enough, so I started looking into bandsaw sawmills. Having seen a lot of the necessary infrastructure, cost, & equipment, I'm back to seeing the chainsaw as a perfectly viable option for what I want out of the wood. Thanks a bunch for a great video

@theJustinRhodesShow 7 жыл бұрын

That beam was awesome! Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow!!!! :) And Joyful hiding behind that cabinet! so sweet! Plus Grace and her sense of adventure wanting to climb that tree when it was finally down. ~ Rebekah

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

See ya tomorrow! We were supposed to have an outhouse ready by tomorrow, but Art had to work today, so people might have to go in the woods! ha!

@montanawestphotography6671 5 жыл бұрын

Keeping your chainsaw tip below the tree while cutting will give you smoother cuts. Every time the tip comes back up into the log it creates another kerf. minimize rocking the saw. Just let it work and cut. When it's done it's done.

@TomSilkworth 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I can tell you are a great dad! God has blessed you!

@smallfootprint2961 7 жыл бұрын

Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. Love me a man with a saw....and the muscles to use it. Nice to have Grace to hang out with while you work. I'll never forget hanging with my dad while he worked. I did my little girl part but just being there and maybe handing him a tool now and then was all I wanted. Congrats on such a great job. You did it! Yay!

@sfomikedean1 3 жыл бұрын

The kids and you were the best part of the video! Here's a tip for shoulder carried lumber. Extend one arm out at a 90 degree angle (straight out to the side), now reach over with your other hand and feel the big meaty cushion on the top of the shoulder of the extended arm. As long as the carrying elbow stays elevated, your collar bone stays protected.

@alicelewis7261 7 жыл бұрын

that was a good cut and the lumber was beautiful thanks for sharing.

@stephharrison869 7 жыл бұрын

Joyful's hiding spot! love it!!! ♡♡♡

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't even notice until I saw the video! She's great!

@michellegiles2897 7 жыл бұрын

That beam is beautiful! How awesome to build completely from scratch :D

@EdmondsChad 7 жыл бұрын

"It's not pretty, but it's finished". Love it

@thathobbitlife 4 жыл бұрын

This is the coolest thing I've seen for a good long while, I never thought it possible!! So cool

@PokerHillFarm 7 жыл бұрын

I see the beauty in that beam! All of the hard work that went into it!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Me too. Thanks.

@Jombi1950 7 жыл бұрын

That was amazing. I help my husband cut wood for our wood burning stove and I use the PEEVEE (spelling) to help him. Wood is so heavy when green, you did a great job!

@carolynclark588 7 жыл бұрын

Pkease Keep up the homesteading adventures ..your KZfaq channel is great... thank you.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@rabwoody264 6 жыл бұрын

Nice guy, family man, great role model....thanks for the sharing of knowledge and life style..

@bethechangeme2233 6 жыл бұрын

P.S for future reference you can buy a separate chain and file it down so the individual teeth are between 0 - 10 degrees. This will make your chain a ripping chain which is *Far* more suitable for cutting with the grain. Crosscut chains which are standard with most chainsaws are only really for cross cutting timber. They are vastly inferior at cutting with the grain thus require far more effort to cut and your left with a very rough surface in comparison to a ripping chain setup. Best of luck!

@olkeriilremengesau5461 5 жыл бұрын

It's hard work, but you got it done. Great job. Thanks for sharing.

@djohnson3678 5 жыл бұрын

most educational, and humorous ! awsome video !!

@fraaggl 7 жыл бұрын

Simple, fast and extremely cheap method, thank you !

@niki364 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome work! Hard work! Good work. Makes you feel good at the end of the day....

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It was hard, mostly walking up and down the hill.

@MrTomGillette 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed. Feel like I could do it. You explained it really well!

@toddferrell2322 6 жыл бұрын

I think the rough cut looks awesome!

@bethanyfields4706 3 жыл бұрын

I thought it was AWESOME!!♥️

@GardensLadyBug 7 жыл бұрын

The beam looked good to me. Awesome

@martinjuarez2508 5 жыл бұрын

Gracias por compartir tu sabiduría!!! Abrazo desde Argentina.

@CleoCastonguay47 7 жыл бұрын

Great job cutting that log... Thanks for sharing how it's done... :)

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I'm no expert. Just having fun.

@katrinaknox14 7 жыл бұрын

I think its pretty and you did a great job

@countrymousesfarmhouse497 7 жыл бұрын

I love that beam, off your land cut by you and used in a project for your homestead . perfect

@countrymousesfarmhouse497 7 жыл бұрын

Mt hubby brought home those wing pieces and we built a beautiful rustic fence and hung old saddles on it .

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

That sounds like a great way to use up the extra!

@evanshomestead1313 6 жыл бұрын

Most satisfying video I've watched in a while! Very nice man!!

@anijohnson8082 6 жыл бұрын

Wow you did a great job on that beam

@1994abbygirl 7 жыл бұрын

I think you made your ancestors proud!

@LindaPenney 7 жыл бұрын

awesome update thank you for sharing have a blessed day

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Your welcome!

@karenweber7898 7 жыл бұрын

mighty man of valor!

@donnataylor8188 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I might try doing that. I have just moved onto my block and I’m in the process of trying to build a hut for myself and a fence or two so I can have some animals. I am 54 years old and have some arthritis but I am still pushing myself to have my dream of a little farmlet. With ideas like yours I just might succeed. I live in Australia and our bush is really harsh. But hey, you only live once.

@marjoriewelsh549 3 жыл бұрын

You did a great job, country boy commonsense. I could smell the fresh cut pine sawdust. BE SAFE.

@vincentbradshaw9980 6 жыл бұрын

My grandfather owns a lumber mill, sawing wood all his life. A rugged man but he will be the first to tell you to always where at least gloves and safety glasses when cutting or working wood. BTW Big Bill fire resistant chainsaw pants best on the market....V

@hillbillyfarms3714 3 жыл бұрын

You're right, it's not pretty, that thing is absolutely beautiful. Great job. I hope you have a video of the finished product! I'll look for it

@quilterjanet 7 жыл бұрын

WOWWWW!!!! That's amazing work Art! Thanks for teaching this technique. I thought you absolutely had to have one of the mill frame kits to be able to do that, so impressive!!!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

There is a 30 foot windfall section 18 in diameter I would like to take it on but don't know if my saw it up to it.

@danielfisch655 7 жыл бұрын

Great job.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@dorascott8286 7 жыл бұрын

That was great..

@dwainetyncompany 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Stihl MS261 C-M. I've been practicing hand milling simple little planks here and there. Great success, although I've learned that the chain is very temperamental when wanting to cut a straight line. Any inconsistency in the sharpening, and it's a curvey cut. Fresh in, slowly learning.

@susanpaulson7445 7 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@zerpblerd5966 2 жыл бұрын

inspiring! remember: the smaller the flaking, the duller your chain, looks like you have some fine dust there that indicates need for sharpening

@metoo3821 3 жыл бұрын

You had a chainsaw. Can only imagine the work that went into pioneer log cabins? They had to cut beams with hand saws. Great accomplishment!

@SevenSproutsFarmstead 6 жыл бұрын

Brighton’s smile is soooo infectious!!! Always a cutie ❤️

@williamchristopher1560 7 жыл бұрын

I remember seeing slab sides like you've cut. Grandad bought them cheaply at a relatives mill and used them for making gates.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

They are a great byproduct of milling. I have seen them used as siding and it comes out looking very nice.

@menono3420 7 жыл бұрын

more Grace! more Grace! mor..... haha. I enjoyed this video

@DaybirdAviaries 7 жыл бұрын

This is so cool. You have my respect.

@aaronappleton2194 5 жыл бұрын

Great job

@MrCougar214 5 жыл бұрын

Don't cut yourself short. That chainsaw is a big step up from when homesteaders went out into the forest long ago and built houses with nothing more than an axe and hammer.

@batpherlangkharkrang7976 3 жыл бұрын

Hi.... Art 🎥👍👍👍

@karlagrecar4317 7 жыл бұрын

this was really cool, thanks.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I had fun. -Art

@holydiver6382 3 жыл бұрын

Oops, my bad. Thought it was going to be a chainsaw milling video. Didn’t know it was a Gerber baby food commercial

@amberrogers4870 7 жыл бұрын

That's COOL

@sethjones5078 6 жыл бұрын

Good idea keep it up

@kirstenwhitworth8079 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful beam! I love the idea of using the branches as a playhouse, and other things. The needles make great mulch, too. I wonder if you could use some of the branches as stakes for various things? Your videos are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Branches may become a blind for deer hunting this fall. The kids love them for now. As far as stakes go, white pine has such a short life with ground contact, they will probably become part of the forest floor. A noble ending. Thanks for the ideas.

@Drebotchris 2 жыл бұрын

If one has goats, they will eat the needles which helps deworm them.

@dickditty480 7 жыл бұрын

cool dude, looks like a hand hewn beam from a distance

@SansaStarkofWinterfell 7 жыл бұрын

Great job cutting the beam Art, you'll get better the more you do that. Plus you ought to find uses for the bark pieces you cut off Art. Waste not, want not. 🌾 Merry meet 🌿

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about how to use them.

@mtmtodd 7 жыл бұрын

You did a great job it really looks great! I use a quicker method you might try. when you lay out and chalk your lines take your chainsaw and cut along the side every 6 to 8 inches across rocking it almost to the lines. then come back with the froe that you showed Justin and pop out the chunks. you can smooth out with broad axe or foot adze. It goes a lot quicker than cutting along whole length with saw even with a crosscut chain. but you did a fine job. God Bless from Kentucky.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Love this idea. Some of the beams in our barns are hand hewn. Probably they were recycled into these buildings from older ones, or they ran out of milled lumber and just made a few by hand to finish the projects. I have always wanted to use an axe to do this. Don't have a broad axe, but could make it work. I think the chainsaw method would be a great hybrid. I have my eye on an 18-20" diameter pine that is down and suspended across a ravine, probably not rotten. May take that on this winter once I have a few more projects settled. Thanks much.

@TealHouseFarm 7 жыл бұрын

What a boss 😏

@JAW88 7 жыл бұрын

You can use the scabs you cut off for your outhouse siding, shelves or fence rails.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I will set them aside in a barn so the don't rot for now.

@sherryduncan7968 7 жыл бұрын

Thought I'd just say that you could also use those slabs left over to make a chicken coop or a goat barn. Or some other type of outbuilding. Great job BTW

@SignedSign 3 жыл бұрын

Chainsaw milling is not slow aslong as you have the right equipment and know how... and of course a proper rip chain..

@annecowell6858 7 жыл бұрын

Please use the money you saved on fixing the septic tank to buy chainsaw trousers, boots and gloves. My dad had a nasty accident with a pto driven saw when I was a kid and the time he had to take off work cost a whole lot more than safety gear would have cost........Loving your channel. Best wishes A xxx

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I need those bad, but there are so many things on the list. Thanks for the reminder.

@thorzhammer70ky17 7 жыл бұрын

they make a ripping chain for this. it makes a smoother finish and cuts easier than a standard chain.

@chrisw5742 5 жыл бұрын

HAIL THOR :-). Hey I have a question for you. I have a pacemaker and cannot run a gas chainsaw anymore. Is there a riupping chain / electric saw combo that you know of I could use? 18" bar would be great.

@Drebotchris 2 жыл бұрын

How would you coat the beam? Would you use used motor oil? Also was it easier to cut horizontal or vertical? I heard if one cut vertical then the shavings are not in the way clogging up the saw?

@basilbrushbooshieboosh5302 6 жыл бұрын

Best for ease, efficiency and straight cuts to cut with bar in vertical plane

@melanievarela4048 7 жыл бұрын

Joy hiding behind the cabinet door! AHAHAHHAA

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

She was not doing this for the video. Some game she was playing.

@ericb5147 7 жыл бұрын

You'd be a great neighbor!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Honestly I wish I had more time to dedicate to neighborliness. -A

@brianphilbrook5262 7 жыл бұрын

That was impressive. You might be aware already but there is a ripping chain you can get for your saw. I've never used one but I have heard it cuts a bit faster and is easier on your saw. Good luck on your project look forward to the ride along.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Yea, I have used a ripping chain on 5 ft bar with a mill setup at a friends house on giant logs. Faster for sure, but still slow. I just don't have one yet.

@brianphilbrook5262 7 жыл бұрын

ART and BRI 5ft!! Whoa

@FarmhouseTeas 7 жыл бұрын

How fun is that? Even if it wasn't perfect 😀

@therrienmichael08 6 жыл бұрын

I just watched a master do this, Tristan B. Gilbert. He does the sides first then flipping it to to side cuts again. Facing the butt ends starting out to better see the pencil marks.

@Sockeyemike 7 жыл бұрын

HI there. Loved your video. I would like to suggest that you check out another video on You Tube Called chain saw mill. Cheap just a 4x4 and a few pieces of plywood.I think if you cut the log to length then use the 4x4 mill closer to you house. It would be safer than cutting on the side of the hill. Safety first.. :)

@theflyingostrich3863 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Art! See you at work buddy-Greg

@MsCaterific 4 жыл бұрын

I thought "man, there's no way". I'm so impressed! Is there anything you don't/can't do?

@chrisrivers4987 7 жыл бұрын

Were you using a rip chain is also called a "skip-tooth" chain? They are great for sawing against the grain as you were doing. The box stores do not carry them, but you can make your own by grinding off every other tooth on each side of the chain.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I was not using a rip chain. I have used them, and hope to buy one.

@hunterdude3262 7 жыл бұрын

not bad free hand.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

First try. I need a ripping blade if I am going to do a lot more of this. Faster.

@johnerway7255 4 жыл бұрын

Did you use the log side pieces to close in the outer walls?

@Wedget 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job mate, can I suggest not to do horizontal cuts free hand but do ALL of your free hand cuts vertically and you will be rewarded with far more accurate boards and your back will feel far better for it, keep up the good work.

@RayKasprowiczJr 3 жыл бұрын

What make & model camera did you shoot this with?

@charlesslaughter5969 3 жыл бұрын

I think that changed from white pine to alder or something similar the bark was definitely not pine on the one he cut, but no one seemed to notice anyway. Good job! A little practice and you'll be a pro

@dahveed284 7 жыл бұрын

The beam came out better than I would have guessed. How long will you let it dry?

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Timber framing often is done with green wood I think.

@LaukSmith 5 жыл бұрын

Might help if you use a rip Chain. Sharpen your chain to 10 degrees

@LearningAllICan 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome job! I'm curious though ... why an outhouse? In case of power failure? Keeping to the aesthetics of your property?

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

We have been having plumbing issues. So, just in case we thought it would be a good idea to have one. Also, we only have 1 bathroom and when we have people over we thought it might be nice for there to be another option to use.

@LearningAllICan 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the quick reply. That's a great idea! Sorry to hear about the plumbing issues though. I'm guessing you're on a well and septic system??? Is that not something that is inspected when purchasing a country property where you are? Sorry ... not meaning to pry, I'm interested in how things work in the States compared to Canada. :D Where we are here in Canada, because we were purchasing out in the country, the bank would not give us a mortgage unless we had the well tested, septic system inspection and house inspection. Luckily all 3 passed with flying colours. The well itself is 85 feet down, which is fantastic according to the "experts" because anything past 80 feet has been naturally filtered! The things you learn when moving out of the city! In any case ... I hope it works out well for you. Maybe I'll even build one here! :P Just in case!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Each State in the U.S. is different as far as laws go. In our State you do not have to get the home you are buying inspected unless your lender requires it. Our lender did not require it. Our plumbing is alright it just needs some maintenance. I think it will be great to have an outhouse since there are 6 of us (so far) and only 1 bathroom.

@ozarkprepper1718 6 жыл бұрын

I have hundreds of fallen oaks around my house from last years storm.Tomorrow is beam making day.

@noneofbizorjuliejt6466 7 жыл бұрын

Ive watched all your videos and haven't seen anything more on this project with the outhouse and you said in Interview with a Ninja we would see you start a fire with the striker also what happened to the Do It videos? Not a criticism just curiosity and a strong desire to see these things. I thought cutting your own beams was really cool!

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I am a little behind. Fire striker will be winter video. I am shooting a DO IT NOW video today on leaf mulch compost ring! The beam timber frame project will be continued in the next weeks. I am as eager to do these things as your are to see them, but between working full time, spending a lot of (sweet) time with kids and taking one rest day per week (so we don't go crazy) things move slow.

@azariahslegos2563 4 жыл бұрын

What was the little girl dowing at 58 seconds into the video

@jeanpierrealessard 7 жыл бұрын

Make sure you don't let that dry to long without being assembled because it's going to twist really fast and make it unusable on you. Take a look at a Granberg Alaskan chainsaw mill +/- 200$. I learned the hard way

@UniversalDirt 7 жыл бұрын

I was wondering, too if it might check and twist. At least for the twist, it was a pretty much straight bole pine, so I'm not sure where the twist would come from. Uneven drying, maybe.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

Yes, if I can finish the other three in the next week I was thinking of at least banding them together or ideally building my little timber frame project soon. I have seen green wood like this move, though don't think they will move much because they are so straight and cut on center of tree. Thanks. Good reminder.

@assamesefunnyengineering4761 6 жыл бұрын

I love you

@The1Roddydog 7 жыл бұрын

I didn't watch the whole thing but, you can get a ripping chain... the angle of the cutting blade is different

@jeffery19677 6 жыл бұрын

You said the cut was slow.. How slow was it? I have a dozen oak trees I need to take down. I would love to make them something useful instead of just firewood.

@Brifromscratch 6 жыл бұрын

REALLY slow. A ripping blade will make it a little faster.

@rfitz4420 2 жыл бұрын

They use to use a Swede saw. Makes a chain saw maybe not so slow ???

@williamchristopher1560 7 жыл бұрын

I never seen a one beam outhouse LOL

@gordenchorney Жыл бұрын

I saw your daughter hide in the cupboards... poor girl wants some attention, too. lol

@williamchristopher1560 7 жыл бұрын

AND people who use their chain saws to mill lumber either have high dollar chain saws, OR they don't have a chain saw cause the one they had was a standard cheapo saw.Had I felt the need to do as your doing, I would have done it as they used to do, run one side with foot long distance between them, then walk along the trunk and cut down removing the wood from those notches.

@Brifromscratch 7 жыл бұрын

I do think this is probably a better method.