You are here by awarded the distinctive honor of 'Man Gettin' Jiggy wit it' as presented by the 'IT'S JUST-A-JIG' manufacturing corporation. Ok, the corporation doesn't yet exist but it might. I too see things others do and at least create drawings of ideas for improvement of what must be called 'quality of life' - making doing what you do easier to do. Congratulations!!
A handy adapter to prevent hitting the backstops is a piece of quarter inch flatbar bolted to the inside of the lower portion of the drive side cover that extends out enough to hit the backstops before the blade would hit them. Saves the backstops and blades from damage
You are amazing Joe, you work all day and all night. Do you ever take five minutes and relax? Watch the news? Joe, I am still praying for you and Sally.. All the best, Edgar
Hey there Jo. I've got to apologize to you for complaining about your blogs where you spend a lot of time talking about cutting, rather than just cutting logs. You were polite in your response to me, wishing me well in my seeking quiet and solitude. I realize that you just like to share reasons why you do certain things, and how to accomplish certain jobs. Sharing the knowledge, so to speak. I think I just have to chalk it up to, "I was just having a bad day". That was unlike me. I don't usually do anything like that. So... thanks in advance. I apologize. Now to the main reason why I'm replying. I like all your adaptive jigs for the woodmizer, the heads for the log dogs, the shingle cutting bracket, the tapered lap siding jigs, the solid brackets for trimming board edges, and jigs for holding quarter logs for quarter sawing. (Always difficult) I have some questions for another time about graded and stamped inspection of dimension lumber for load bearing structures for human occupancy. I see some places are requiring only graded inspected lumber even for green houses or even a cover over a picknik table. I'm in Wisconsin where they have a DNR program for getting certification for "Wisconsin Local Use Dimension Lumber Grading". The problem comes up when using your own lumber in building a home, dwelling, or garage / shed, or lumber kiln. I've learned of some nightmare scenarios where one inspector became replaced and the new inspector required stricter standards. Hope you haven't come across any of that. I haven't seen a video about your wood kiln build yet. I'll keep a watch out for one. Thanks :-)
Kari, Finland I have nothing to do with wood milling, but I still have watcht your videos many hours. There is 1 detail in the mill what MABY could be better, if made a little bit different. After this modifiation it is faster and easier to clamp the log. When you move saw head forward you crank it with L-shaped crank (handle). When you clamp the log you use I-chaped handle. But it should be L-shaped too. L-handle is a lot faster and more comfortable to use than I-shaped. You cann imagine how difficult it would be to move the saw head forward, if that handle is I-shaped, not L-shaped. Now the clamps I-handle can slide through the screw. If that is not needed, then it is very easy to make L-shaped crank. If this slide through screw is needed, then it is a bit more difficult bacause it is allowed that crank rotates ONLY around the screw, but not around the I-part (part between screw and handle). In this case the part between skrew and handle must be square or there must be 2 round parts. Then the crank can rotate only around the srew but not around the I-part (part between screw and handle). Sorry my bad english.
That is an excellent observation, and it is true. The clamp for the log being an I shape is a nuisance. I will think about how to change that. I like your thoughts on this. Thank you.
Good morning Mr Jo Great video on your add-on jigs for the mill Being a carpenter and woodworker, I know how valuable add-on jigs are around the shop Enjoy listening to your ingenuity in fabricating the jigs Stay warm my friend !!
Josaljo Won I would like to be doing some woodworking Joe. My wife is keeping me too busy with all of her remodeling ideas. I’ve been painting the last 3-4 days which is my least favorite thing to do ...lol Weather is not great here in the mountain either. We have gotten some sleet and freezing rain !!
Starting 2019 strong Jo! I am using an LT10 and you have taught me so much in the past year about milling and of course theology!! We have never spoken but i consider you a friend and teacher of good habits. Keep it up!!
It's been colder here too. We were -43°F yesterday and this morning, now the wind is blowing so we are up to -5°F tonight. Nice bunch of practical add ons for your mill. Have a good one.
@@josaljo1 It's as much using the right gear to stay warm as anything else. I used to mush and play in the snow and cold, nowadays I'm retired and just do chores in it.
@@jerrystott7780 Yeah, our chores are tougher in winter because they are different times throughout the day. I mind the dressing and undressing more than the work. But we do what we have to do.
Hello from Minnesota. Been offline for a spell, its great to see all of your accessories. I've been trying to figure out how to manufacture some 8" bevel siding on my LT35. I feel lazy compared to you..!! Great video as usual..!!
Hi Joe, I will vouch for your beveled siding jigs I made approx 1600 sq ft of 8" x1/4 x 3/4 hemlock siding for an old farmhouse remodel and the homeowner and the builder love the siding that I cut with your jigs I have sold every piece of siding within a week of cutting it, I also need to get some of your wheels for the back stops. I will let you know about the forks tomorrow night and some pics have a good night
I would say that everything you made added value to the sawmill. Like any prototype, the first generation is going to be able to be improved, but you have to start somewhere.
True and as I made more and more of the items they become better and better. At the least I took the time to get it going and like you said, you have to start somewhere. Thanks for the comment.
Whatever type of wood slab trolley you want to use is up to you and your work style.. Others can use whatever they want.. Love that kiln but you made yours like double the size the blueprint I got off of them. I was thinking of making two until I seen yours then hmmm just make it longer.. I need front load like yours because I want to place mine against a fence. I like your videos!
I was considering making a kiln 26 feet long just so I could dry 24' lengths which a place like lowes doesnt even sell, but I decided on the 18'. I may build another kiln myself not sure yet. Thanks for the comments.
say there jo,hope all is well with the family,so your in penn,might you have seen outdoors with the morgans,they to are in penn,maybe neighbors,check them out on u tube,ilike your way of telling things that work for you,suggestions and all,you do very nice inventions as well,have a safe day ,by for now from the motor city.
Nice video. I have a Timberking mill on order and I am sure I will be making some add on's for it. Do you have plans for your tools? We have cedar and many pines here. I will probably go with cedar for the roof. Thanks for your videos.
Interesting ideas! I made a similar thing for siding, but the internal cams of the jigs are connected by a rod that just sits on the bunks in between them. That way I only have one handle to change both at once. I don’t mill a lot of siding either, but I realized early on that saving one step that many times was worth it. Your shingle jig is great, you would just need to make a couple more so you could saw several in one pass if you wanted better production (and not waste time and fuel). Have you designed anything for a toeboard for tapered logs? Just discovered your channel so I’m watching a few.
Found your channel and am interested in purchasing a couple of the things you have made if you are still selling them - specifically the dog adaptors, the toe board, and the backstops. Thanks!
Hi Josaljo, I apologize if I missed it, but are you happy with your 19HP? If you had to do it all over again would you of chosen the 25HP? I'm about to order and would like your opinion. Thank you
I think the 19 HP is adequate, but, when you are cutting 27 inch cants a little more horses would be nice. But again, I cut them it is not a struggle but like I say a couple more horses wouldn't hurt.
I have an older LT15 with a 15hp, and saw up to 24” spruce and birch. Occasionally I wish for more hp, but unless you need it a lot, consider how much extra gas that 25hp will use. I keep thinking about switching to a diesel but I don’t saw enough to make the payback happen very quickly.
That could be done pretty easily. The problem is that not all trees are smooth and straight so it would not really be a help to me. You would also have to watch the saw height because of hitting the backstops. I just run low up to the log and adjust from there rather than before moving the saw with the blade up to start.
@@josaljo1 I mainly saw for production so speed is my friend and the stops is wher I lose most of my time , holding them then moving them wher they need, I haven’t figured a way to attach them without having bends in my rod, or mabe weld something to the bottom of them then attach rod , idk
It is possible to saw thin 1/2" boarding and put it on just like any clapboarding with out the taper. You would know it by just looking at it. And non tapered clapboard will last longer as the years wear it away. Shingles are the same way, just 1/2" thick short board, saw the whole cant out them align the boards and and use the chainsaw to cut to length for your shingle/shake. Also for those that use live edge clapboard, you are using much of the sap wood and that is not durable for exterior use. Also, clapboarding is tapered because of the radial saw method they used, the cant is turned round and small pie pieces are saw out around the round cant then the clapboards are broken off the cant/spool. Original clapboards were rived and not tapered.
A person can use a flat board as siding. Bevel siding is made so the gap is tight as the bottom and the top hits what you are nailing into for support. I agree with the sapwood, in time that is where the crack on live edge usually occurs. It is difficult to prejudge what wood will do, it has a tendency to make a liar out of a person. I have seen hemlock siding with live edge last decades without a hint of failing. I have also seen it fail within the first hot summer. I guess it depends where you live as far as wear on siding, we don't get that much wind in my part of PA. to be a good argument. But I know a friend of mine who lives on the beach, told me that anything wood gets the paint wore off in short order.
Evening Joe.... you'd think Woodmizer would have asked you for permission to create these great adapters to add to their product. And even offer you a small percentage for inventing them. They are really helpful for those who have a sawmill. It's around 11:30pm and about zero degrees, definitely cold. It will be below zero before morning. Stay warm.
Hi John, we are still in the teens at the moment. 14 for a low and snow tonight. We will see. Tomorrow single digits. Better put two extra logs on the fire.
I am to busy to be president, besides it would only take me 3 days to drain the swamp. Then I would be plantng white pine trees all over the white house lawn.
All I have to say is keep thinking , great ideas and like the nylon stops. Like to see you using these in a video. But next time pick a warmer day, 👍👍
Really appreciate your willingness to share your good ideas Jo! Nice work my friend.
I'm hanging on every word you speak. This is awesome helpful information. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching.
You are here by awarded the distinctive honor of 'Man Gettin' Jiggy wit it' as presented by the 'IT'S JUST-A-JIG' manufacturing corporation. Ok, the corporation doesn't yet exist but it might. I too see things others do and at least create drawings of ideas for improvement of what must be called 'quality of life' - making doing what you do easier to do.
Congratulations!!
Great ideas and tools ,,,,,thanks
Thanks for watching Dennis.
A handy adapter to prevent hitting the backstops is a piece of quarter inch flatbar bolted to the inside of the lower portion of the drive side cover that extends out enough to hit the backstops before the blade would hit them. Saves the backstops and blades from damage
Great post and thank you... picked up some great ideas
Great info great ideas thank you for sharing I am glad your producing aftermarket products for mills cool deal
Very good job very good job I like that have a good day
You are amazing Joe, you work all day and all night. Do you ever take five minutes and relax? Watch the news? Joe, I am still praying for you and Sally.. All the best, Edgar
The most educational video content on sawmills around. First rate!
Thank you Mike, have a great night.
Hey there Jo. I've got to apologize to you for complaining about your blogs where you spend a lot of time talking about cutting, rather than just cutting logs. You were polite in your response to me, wishing me well in my seeking quiet and solitude. I realize that you just like to share reasons why you do certain things, and how to accomplish certain jobs. Sharing the knowledge, so to speak. I think I just have to chalk it up to, "I was just having a bad day". That was unlike me. I don't usually do anything like that. So... thanks in advance. I apologize. Now to the main reason why I'm replying. I like all your adaptive jigs for the woodmizer, the heads for the log dogs, the shingle cutting bracket, the tapered lap siding jigs, the solid brackets for trimming board edges, and jigs for holding quarter logs for quarter sawing. (Always difficult) I have some questions for another time about graded and stamped inspection of dimension lumber for load bearing structures for human occupancy. I see some places are requiring only graded inspected lumber even for green houses or even a cover over a picknik table. I'm in Wisconsin where they have a DNR program for getting certification for "Wisconsin Local Use Dimension Lumber Grading". The problem comes up when using your own lumber in building a home, dwelling, or garage / shed, or lumber kiln. I've learned of some nightmare scenarios where one inspector became replaced and the new inspector required stricter standards. Hope you haven't come across any of that. I haven't seen a video about your wood kiln build yet. I'll keep a watch out for one. Thanks :-)
Just found your channel, I'm looking to buy a mill and think your videos are interesting and fun. I like the ideas you have for your add ons
I think your stuff is brilliant. Luca
Thank you.
Kari, Finland
I have nothing to do with wood milling, but I still have watcht your videos many hours.
There is 1 detail in the mill what MABY could be better, if made a little bit different.
After this modifiation it is faster and easier to clamp the log.
When you move saw head forward you crank it with L-shaped crank (handle).
When you clamp the log you use I-chaped handle. But it should be L-shaped too.
L-handle is a lot faster and more comfortable to use than I-shaped.
You cann imagine how difficult it would be to move the saw head forward, if that handle is I-shaped, not L-shaped.
Now the clamps I-handle can slide through the screw.
If that is not needed, then it is very easy to make L-shaped crank.
If this slide through screw is needed, then it is a bit more difficult bacause it is allowed that crank rotates ONLY around the screw, but not around the I-part (part between screw and handle).
In this case the part between skrew and handle must be square or there must be 2 round parts.
Then the crank can rotate only around the srew but not around the I-part (part between screw and handle).
Sorry my bad english.
That is an excellent observation, and it is true. The clamp for the log being an I shape is a nuisance. I will think about how to change that. I like your thoughts on this. Thank you.
Agreed !!!
I have an LT15W, and it is a slight pain.. noticed it with my first log
Good morning Mr Jo
Great video on your add-on jigs for the mill
Being a carpenter and woodworker, I know how valuable add-on jigs are around the shop
Enjoy listening to your ingenuity in fabricating the jigs
Stay warm my friend !!
Once a person has experience, the add-ons just seem to come out of the woodwork. lol. Be good.
Josaljo Won
I would like to be doing some woodworking Joe.
My wife is keeping me too busy with all of her remodeling ideas.
I’ve been painting the last 3-4 days which is my least favorite thing to do ...lol
Weather is not great here in the mountain either. We have gotten some sleet and freezing rain !!
@@ArchangelArchangel-tq3xo Sally has me running around with tubbies because she is cleaning up the Christmas decorations. Nice sunny day.
Starting 2019 strong Jo! I am using an LT10 and you have taught me so much in the past year about milling and of course theology!! We have never spoken but i consider you a friend and teacher of good habits. Keep it up!!
Thanks Jake, for the nice compliment. Very glad I could help
It's been colder here too. We were -43°F yesterday and this morning, now the wind is blowing so we are up to -5°F tonight. Nice bunch of practical add ons for your mill. Have a good one.
Wow that is cold, you must be a special breed to work out in that weather if at all.
@@josaljo1 It's as much using the right gear to stay warm as anything else. I used to mush and play in the snow and cold, nowadays I'm retired and just do chores in it.
@@jerrystott7780 Yeah, our chores are tougher in winter because they are different times throughout the day. I mind the dressing and undressing more than the work. But we do what we have to do.
Quartersawn, is the blade or cut being tangent to the growth ring. That's a period there.
Hello from Minnesota. Been offline for a spell, its great to see all of your accessories. I've been trying to figure out how to manufacture some 8" bevel siding on my LT35. I feel lazy compared to you..!! Great video as usual..!!
I have been working like this my whole life, I love doing stuff.
I’m curious why you didnt extend the sawmill cover over the bed like a pavilion, that way you could saw in the rain and out of the sun?
I actually like being in the sun, and don't want to work in the rain anymore.
Thanks...I aggre with everything you said. I am a reverse engineer also I see a need I repurpose scrap into a solution..
Excellent problem solving skills. Really like the jigs and your explanation of how they work.
Hi Joe, I will vouch for your beveled siding jigs I made approx 1600 sq ft of 8" x1/4 x 3/4 hemlock siding for an old farmhouse remodel and the homeowner and the builder love the siding that I cut with your jigs I have sold every piece of siding within a week of cutting it, I also need to get some of your wheels for the back stops. I will let you know about the forks tomorrow night and some pics have a good night
When you come to visit, bring the measurement for the wheels, I can cut them very quickly.
I would say that everything you made added value to the sawmill. Like any prototype, the first generation is going to be able to be improved, but you have to start somewhere.
True and as I made more and more of the items they become better and better. At the least I took the time to get it going and like you said, you have to start somewhere. Thanks for the comment.
Whatever type of wood slab trolley you want to use is up to you and your work style.. Others can use whatever they want.. Love that kiln but you made yours like double the size the blueprint I got off of them. I was thinking of making two until I seen yours then hmmm just make it longer.. I need front load like yours because I want to place mine against a fence. I like your videos!
I was considering making a kiln 26 feet long just so I could dry 24' lengths which a place like lowes doesnt even sell, but I decided on the 18'. I may build another kiln myself not sure yet. Thanks for the comments.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
say there jo,hope all is well with the family,so your in penn,might you have seen outdoors with the morgans,they to are in penn,maybe neighbors,check them out on u tube,ilike your way of telling things that work for you,suggestions and all,you do very nice inventions as well,have a safe day ,by for now from the motor city.
Are you selling these
Right now I am only selling the log dawgs, with or without the tapped acme bolt. Email me at josaljowon@gmail.com if interested.
Thank you!
You r practical man....
Curious why you didn't use the lap siding on the roof? Like super long shingles.
It could be used but it would have to be much wider like 18" or so.
@@josaljo1 Thanks. That's what's going on my sawmill shed.
@@lunarrn Sounds good, I made my shed pretty quickly and I would have made it a little bigger if I did it again.
Nice video. I have a Timberking mill on order and I am sure I will be making some add on's for it. Do you have plans for your tools? We have cedar and many pines here. I will probably go with cedar for the roof. Thanks for your videos.
Good stuff Jo thanks
Thanks for watching
Will your siding mod work on the Frontier OS23
Yes it will write to josaljo@frontiernet.net and I will get the price and tell you what I need to know.
thanks man
Interesting ideas! I made a similar thing for siding, but the internal cams of the jigs are connected by a rod that just sits on the bunks in between them. That way I only have one handle to change both at once. I don’t mill a lot of siding either, but I realized early on that saving one step that many times was worth it. Your shingle jig is great, you would just need to make a couple more so you could saw several in one pass if you wanted better production (and not waste time and fuel).
Have you designed anything for a toeboard for tapered logs? Just discovered your channel so I’m watching a few.
ruclips.net/video/OjdUz6Fg2i4/видео.html Toe board.
Found your channel and am interested in purchasing a couple of the things you have made if you are still selling them - specifically the dog adaptors, the toe board, and the backstops. Thanks!
Hi Josaljo, I apologize if I missed it, but are you happy with your 19HP? If you had to do it all over again would you of chosen the 25HP? I'm about to order and would like your opinion. Thank you
I think the 19 HP is adequate, but, when you are cutting 27 inch cants a little more horses would be nice. But again, I cut them it is not a struggle but like I say a couple more horses wouldn't hurt.
I have an older LT15 with a 15hp, and saw up to 24” spruce and birch. Occasionally I wish for more hp, but unless you need it a lot, consider how much extra gas that 25hp will use. I keep thinking about switching to a diesel but I don’t saw enough to make the payback happen very quickly.
Great info 👍
How could you hook the backstops all together to a rod you could pull and push for up and down
That could be done pretty easily. The problem is that not all trees are smooth and straight so it would not really be a help to me. You would also have to watch the saw height because of hitting the backstops. I just run low up to the log and adjust from there rather than before moving the saw with the blade up to start.
@@josaljo1 I mainly saw for production so speed is my friend and the stops is wher I lose most of my time , holding them then moving them wher they need, I haven’t figured a way to attach them without having bends in my rod, or mabe weld something to the bottom of them then attach rod , idk
It is possible to saw thin 1/2" boarding and put it on just like any clapboarding with out the taper. You would know it by just looking at it. And non tapered clapboard will last longer as the years wear it away. Shingles are the same way, just 1/2" thick short board, saw the whole cant out them align the boards and and use the chainsaw to cut to length for your shingle/shake. Also for those that use live edge clapboard, you are using much of the sap wood and that is not durable for exterior use. Also, clapboarding is tapered because of the radial saw method they used, the cant is turned round and small pie pieces are saw out around the round cant then the clapboards are broken off the cant/spool. Original clapboards were rived and not tapered.
A person can use a flat board as siding. Bevel siding is made so the gap is tight as the bottom and the top hits what you are nailing into for support. I agree with the sapwood, in time that is where the crack on live edge usually occurs. It is difficult to prejudge what wood will do, it has a tendency to make a liar out of a person. I have seen hemlock siding with live edge last decades without a hint of failing. I have also seen it fail within the first hot summer.
I guess it depends where you live as far as wear on siding, we don't get that much wind in my part of PA. to be a good argument. But I know a friend of mine who lives on the beach, told me that anything wood gets the paint wore off in short order.
@@josaljo1 Here is a video from my old channel. It shows how I use clapboards.
ruclips.net/video/w_nx8uwto5M/видео.html
Evening Joe.... you'd think Woodmizer would have asked you for permission to create these great adapters to add to their product. And even offer you a small percentage for inventing them. They are really helpful for those who have a sawmill. It's around 11:30pm and about zero degrees, definitely cold. It will be below zero before morning. Stay warm.
Hi John, we are still in the teens at the moment. 14 for a low and snow tonight. We will see. Tomorrow single digits. Better put two extra logs on the fire.
@@josaljo1 The fireplace is roaring as I write this. What's a log cabin without one!
@@johncollado1151 Sounds like you guys are comfortable and taking the winter in stride.
@@josaljo1 I'd still rather be on a nice warm sunny beach sucking down a Corona somewhere instead.
@@johncollado1151 Boy, I am trying to ease you into loving winter, you are a tough subject. LOL
Are u still making parts?
Yes I am, email me at josaljo@frontiernet.net for what I make and prices if interested.
and here there are in use. It cold here and I am reluctant to get out and saw. I have some girt and post to cut for a project.
By the way, the maker of my mill Breezewood did R and D for Woodmizer in the development of the LT 10 and 15.
At the moment I dont want to cut because I have no space in the kiln. But that will be changing soon. I hope.
@@timberdoodles4647 Interesting.
I'm not sure we ever seen you use that shingle making jig....did I miss those videos...?
There is a video on making shingles.
@@josaljo1 I'll search that one out..thanks
Hey Joe, looks cold out
It was pretty cold today. But the videos must go on. LOL
I am up for adoption. Clean, mostly pleasant, non smoker and not vegan.
What is your age and where do you reside at the moment?
Solicito# de telefono
Joe for President!
I am to busy to be president, besides it would only take me 3 days to drain the swamp. Then I would be plantng white pine trees all over the white house lawn.