Transforming Rough Lumber: Step-by-Step Milling and Processing Guide

If you're looking to mill and process rough lumber into finished stock, you need the help of a skilled craftsman like Rob from Today's Craftsmen. In this guide, you'll learn how to mill and process rough lumber the right way, from start to finish.
With this tutorial, you'll be able to transform rough lumber into finished stock like a pro. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced millwright, this guide is perfect for you! Thanks for watching!

[@moneymakingmikeg.9555]

All the steps necessary to obtain a fantastic result to your project. And... all the stuff a customer doesn't see or can"t even begin to understand takes place all before hand... A lot of moving parts guys. Well done, Dirty Jersey out!!

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@williamellis8993]

It's always interesting to see how other craftsmen do these tasks. I'm a hobbyist but I still pick up tips every time I watch something like this. Thanks.
Bill

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Awesome, thanks Bill!

[@rogerwiese3498]

Great video. Good to see you growing your business and new channel.

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Appreciate it!

[@gowenrv3762]

Great Job!

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidmurphy1637]

Great video and excellent information. Loving the new channel.

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Much appreciated!

[@rickculpepper709]

Very good stuff

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Much appreciated!

[@patrickheenan1867]

Nice demo video! Proper initial milling is key.

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

It sure is! Thanks so much!

[@ericklodnicki]

Concise and to the point. 🎯. Question - why 2-7/16 and not just get to to 2-1/2?

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

We’re looking for the rails and stiles to finish at 2-3/8” so we’ll take 1/16” off when we do the sticking cut on the shaper.

[@abelhuet]

I love how easy you make it look, that is what I called experience, you're really are great at explaining these processes, we newbies greatly appreciate it. greetings from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thanks for watching! Let us know what you want to see next!

[@MidnightMaker]

Really glad you guys have branched out into making videos again. Love the podcast. I've been listening from the very beginning and you guys were the first makers I Patreoned (?). I still need to make your shopwarming gifts. Hope to see you at Makers Camp...

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thank you sir! Oh we’ll see you there for sure! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jrmintz1]

Thank you. I'm a beginner and so much of this stuff is not obvious to me.

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thanks for watchingn

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Rob! Looking forward to the follow up video. 👍👍

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@jbaker323]

Thank you John and rob ! This is awesome . I love the podcast and the video series really covers interesting facets!

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thanks, buddy! 🙌🏼

[@YourFavouriteComment]

HD lumber is bowed and overpriced, you guys do a great job

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thank you!

[@jgbcodemonkey]

Nice overview of the milling process! You guys sure have a nice shop. Keep up the great work.

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thanks, will do!

[@tomkinney3216]

2:56 Just as an interesting aside, “get on the receiving end” is also known as tailing the planer. I learned that from several years of working around custom millwork shops in North Carolina. I’d suggest it would be helpful if you could speak to how and at what stage of the process you detected the tension . Good information and a clear look at the beginning of the process.

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

That’s cool to know! Thanks for watching! Rob found the tension on the tablesaw

[@danyodice1048]

Very cool to see the entire process. I know it's not easy but everything looks good. What project is this wood for doors?

[@TodaysCraftsmen]

Thank you! They’re for cabinet doors on a laundry room/kitchenette we’re building.