Wish we had Douglas fir. I love that stuff I only buy lumber from menards so I can get the Douglas fir it's the only local board lumber I can get that has a fighting chance at being straight and plumb.
I really enjoyed this vid. Since I'm clearing land for a similar purpose here in Japan, I was struck with a couple thoughts: "I wish I had those trees on my land," and "Look how much elbow room he has to move around in those woods!" I learn a lot from watching you work. Please continue.
Most people don't have any idea what kind'a work goes into building your own timber frame house or barn. This ought'a help them understand, and maybe do it themselves. Thanks for taking the time, Jim!👏👍🏻
Morning Jim.... what a nice recap! Brought back a lot of memories. You'll be back at it again in no time, you were just meant to do this project in the Winter and that's all there is to it. At least this Winter you won't have to shovel snow or fight the wind. Can't wait to see the roof go up. Hang in there, good times are coming again!
The level of commitment to take on this task is almost beyond belief. The shear amount of work not to mention expertise, precision and accuracy are just incredible. The story behind the structure is an absolute marvel. I love this channel!
Jim, very nice recap of the barn building process. Music is amazing, good selections. Working in the bush and on the barn makes me realize how we take things for granted. Not until they don’t work do we realize how blest we are. Our prayers are for your recovery and putting weight on your pins again. Hi from northern Ontario
Good to see you are getting over the "grumps", they just mean you are healing just fine! What a massive birthing process. No wonder you are a proud father. Good for the soul brother. You and the family hang in there. God's speed!
Jim, This video is great. Most people have no idea of the amount of physical labor required for each step of building a Timber Frame. Also the amount of equipment necessary to move the heavy lumber around. Sometimes you just have to be inventive. I always keep in mind the five basic machines. No I mean the five BASIC machines....Chainsaw, Backhoe, Forklift, Mill and ...wedges.. Hope your leg is healing well.
There are milestones in Timber Framing that are part of the Journey. My Partner/friend James brought his WoodMizer LT70 this weekend to mill all the lumber for my Workshop build. Two days and done! The LT70 Super Hydraulic is a beast along with the tracked Bobcat forklift. Moving all the lumber today to a location where we'll stack and sticker it for a couple of months for curing. Super tired but excited to have it all sitting there ready to start the joinery. The real work hasn't even begun! Ha! Glad you're healing well. It will be great to get this behind you and finish your barn. Nobody said it was going to be easy did they? If they did they're a Dumbass.
Jim this is an awesome video. A wonderful overview for the viewers who can't spend the time watching all of the past videos. I checked it out when it came out and gave you the requisite 👍
jim all I can say is you putting this vid. together an showwin building your barn ...WOW that's a LOT of work you put in to it more than a full time job for one person
Just bought a Timberking and have been contemplating a design for turning logs. I like the idea of a tow strap like you used. Chains thrash logs. Turning 22" 8 footers is not an easy task.
This is AWESOME Jim. That last piece of footage lifting the half scarf with the knee brace and post all mortised out WoW, some amount of Joinery on that part alone. Mammoth Task your doing. Hope your Leg gets much better so you can enjoy The Tools again ☺
Absolutely awesome! Very good video! Really cool how you put it all together. Can't wait to see the others. 👍 Have a great night brother. See you on the next one. 🍻
Good Vid , ty for posting , Myself having worked with band saws in metal for over 25 years , if you move the support leg for the blade closer to the material it will help keep the blade in a flat plane to the work better , maybe this will help in wood also , I KNOW it does on metal . Best regards John
I like the Title, So many people are so focused on the destinations in life that they forget to enjoy the Journey. It's nice to look back over everything you've accomplished. During the construction of the addition to Our 200 yr old Log Home, My late wife took over 800 pictures. When I sit down now and watch a slide show of the project, I often wonder how I was able to work 12 hr days and accomplish so much. Ah the arrogance of youth.
Great video Jim, I'll be driving past your way Friday night but we won't have time to make a detour to see you. Maybe next time, hope the leg is getting better buddy.
We'll catch up eventually. I'd rather be running around with a finished project to show off anyway. Leg seems to be healing decently, I go back on the 14th to hopefully be cleared for weight bearing.
Do you think you could put together an extended video on the sawmill? Running dialog. Explain the research you put into making a decision about which sawmill. What it was like to deal with the company. Whether you had any problems needing/getting parts. The process of putting it together. How to run it. What it was like the first time you ran it. Tips and tricks, now that you have been using it a while... That sort of stuff... This might be something that the sawmill manufacturer might even be interested in paying a bit of rent or dinner money for...
nice work on the video Jim, you wore me out just watching it so I had to get something to drink, you didn't take a break so I had two. hope all is going well and quickly, I know it's not going quickly, but good is better than to fast if that makes sense. bob
WOW PRETTY KOOL CHANNEL HERE EDITING & UR MUSIC IZ GREAT TOO. AND THE BONUS IZ YOUR CRAFT 👍🏼 ..... LOOKIN 4'WARD TO THE REST OF THIS BUILD ..... ( KNUCKLE 👊🏽 BUMP ) T.T.C. .....
Good to see how from nothing a barn has grown you must be proud of what in a short time you accomplished.i started watching at the beginning and couldn't wait to see the next video and still I open RUclips and see you've put up the next one and think great must watch ,great to look back again , hope all well with you all god bless ❤️
TheTradesmanChannel your not kidding and there's still a lot to come . As one tree falls another one grows . Your a star mate you've kept me going since a year last February reminding me how I used to be and how I'd like to be like it again and slowly it's coming not as big or as fast but it's great just to do a bit lol
What a very satisfying video, Jim. Really made me envious of your skills and desire to build this barn. In the opening few seconds, I was jonesin' to be there with you to fell the trees. You 'da Man!!! Only demerit I could give you is not using horses to pull the logs out of the forest. (jk) Take extreme pride in what you have accomplished because very very few folks in America today have the ability to build a barn by themselves. Nor do they have the knowledge. Your RUclips series is a great tutorial, so be proud of the legacy you've left here. God Bless and continue with the vids. I'll be making pop corn.
Lot of interesting stuff in this video. If you had it to do over as your looking at this video do you find things you wish you did different? Thanks for putting this together.
Let's see, now that I'm all laid up and can't do what I would like to be doing... What can I do to occupy myself, and add some great 'attraction' to my channel? AWESOME video, dude! And awesome idea!!!
A great day in the woods can wear you out, but what a nice way to spend the day. Make some nice room for the next generation of trees to come up. A lot of work getting the wood and milling it up before the work begins....lol.
Dear Jim, Ah the good old days when everything was dandy, may they come back real soon with a vengeance.. it does bring good memories especially with your style of music which is very nice. I trust you are getting better & not turbocharging your innards with too much triple roast. Keep getting better my old fruit, I’ll hang in there till you’re ready once again to let it rip ( with greater care I hope). Kind regards.
TheTradesmanChannel Dear Jim, Thank you very much for your courteous & hearted reply. I look forward to seeing them again so as to remind myself of the good times. I hope you’re making progress. by leaps & bounds. Kind regards.
Dear Jim, Thank you for your reply; just make sure you take it easy. It all come to fruition to those who wait. I wish well & sincerely hope, your physician will bear all his expertise & best endeavours to your success. Kind regards.
Morning Jim. Sorry I haven't been my usual self in viewing and commenting so quickly. I've been running around, like a chicken with my head cut off, helping my wife and brother-in-law to raise the money for my mother-in-law's funeral and final arrangements. Please keep us in your prayers. BTW, I liked the video. It was a nice temporary distraction, she is being laid out this morning and laid to rest this afternoon.
I don't have a long attention span on youtube but your videos hold me begining to end. Not much voice work on this one but the music was a perfect match. I never thought I could watch a saw blade so long. This reveiw is a great idea. I only found you this past winter and subscribed right away. Your skills are right up there with the boat builders and restorers with the chisels and joinery. Keep getting well we're all patient so don't rush your recovery. Waitin on that bandsaw repair video too. I like to see you in the shop. You look comfortable there and can start getting your tools ready for your return. Mary Rose must be getting tired of you around the house. Remember " absence makes the heart grow fonder ". God bless and see you on the next one.
Great video Mr. Jim. Seems like I just watched it last week. 2 years..WOW where does the time go? Could that be the saw dust burner project about to be resurrected? Looking forward to it. Hope your Thanksgiving was one filled with family and friends and God's Greatest Blessings.
It took a lot for me to do that but this damn leg has made so I have not had a paycheck since May. I hate the idea of it to be honest but sometimes you have to swallow your pride.
You are looking at this wrong. We watch TV, that is paid for by ads. We watch your videos for entertainment and education, both valuable, we pay for these by way of Patreon.
I really like this reader's digest version of your videos and it's fun to see you digging those trees out of that mad Bush, looks like that patch of trees was ready for some selective logging. P.S. I haven't seen a forest that thick and dirty since the last time I was in a Mexican strip club. Thanks for getting it cleaned up.
You can pressure wash the logs instead of debarking. It will get most of the dirt and rocks out of the bark, hence improving your blade life and preserving your back., lol . Doing a good job keep it up.
Jim, obviously you know what you are doing. I have a few questions since I know nothing, or maybe since I am new to your channel you explain these things on another video. 1st, if the logs are debarked how many cuts roughly do you get out of one brand new blade? During sawing operation, to me (again with an untrained eye) it looked as if a large portion of the blade was unsupported. My guess is that that is the way that machine is made and there is naught to be done about it? How long have the logs you are cutting seasoned for? Or do you stack and season after cutting? Which is the best wood or type of tree for timber framing, especially those long spans/joists which support the second floor? Which tree or type of wood dulls the bandsaw blade quicker? I will stop there, but us new viewers are very curious and maybe that is what draws us in to your channel.
Good morning. If I debark the logs I can cut about eight logs on one blade. If I do not debark I can get about two logs if I'm lucky. Pitchy woods seem to dull the blades a little faster but blade lubricants do help. The species you see me milling is Eastern White Pine, it is an extremely stable wood for timber framing. Douglas fir is another excellent choice. In Europe most frames are traditionally done with hardwoods such as oak. As for the blade being unsupported that is easily adjustable on my mill but I find no difference in cut quality either way. If the band is tensioned properly all will go well.
I made a bark spud out of rebar and plate steel. You can get a Log Wizard for about $140 from Hudson Sawmills. I also use my chainsaw a lot but sure does make a mess.
Hello. I have need of some repair of timber rafters in my barn in upstate NY (Adirondack region). Would there be anyone associated with your channel or your business who I could speak with about it? Would much appreciate any information regarding timbers and skilled labor to fix it. We are motivated to fix it as it's been in the family quite a long time.
Remember Jim, its a labor of love. Sure would like a closer look at that front end log loader. I'm going to go back through all your videos mabe you have it in there. What kind of timbers are you using?
That's some beautiful pine right there. Have you considered one of those de-barkers that fit on the end of a chainsaw that look like a little roto-tiller? I've never used one myself, but I hear that they're fast and dangerous. Great work. I just subscribed!
I see you began debarking with a chain saw then went to that blade with a handle. At about 19 minutes you were cutting the logs with the bark on. I remember you said you got rocks and stuff in the bark dragging them out, which messes up your blade. In retrospect. What's your thought on debarking? is the shovel blade the best way? So if "Woodmizer sponsored you" and you got free blades, You would save the time and trouble and cut the bark off?
I get that a lot. I've found on this mill with the blade tensioned right there's no difference in the cut...of course laziness can be a part of it as well.
the title says it all! nice choice. watched the first half getting sowed up the doc was laughing at me for my mind over matter i told her the story of your leg then i showed her the leg video and she said dammmmmmmm we hear how people hurt themselves but he actually documents it all i said ya but not the fall she says well that kinda sucks for him all that work and all the videos and he missed falling i told her she would make a good youtuber lol she said just the stories she hears would make great videos i told her ask permission to video the work she does and talking to the patients there are lots of docs who do it on RUclips......... she wrote down our channels and said she would sub when she gets off lmao
I hope you are healing well and getting stronger everyday! How do you like your Hudson Sawmill? Was it difficult to put together? Do you think the price vs quality compared to other sawmills of it's size like Woodmizer, Timberking, Logosol, Norwood and others was a decisive factor. Why did you choose the one you did? Lastly, I enjoy all your videos and watch many of them more than once.
I'm healing well I hope. The Hudson I chose because they aren't too far from me and the pricing was excellent compared to the other brands. I'm happy with it.
I figured cause they were made in N.Y. was the main reason. Glad to hear the price is reasonable. Was it difficult to put together? I sure wish you did a video on that. Keep up the good work.
Good review Jim. Been watching for a while so I have seen these before. One question I meant to ask is why we turn the log so the band always cuts from the rough side. If the verticle stop was "toward the blade" the blade would cut from the clean side of the cant. I realize that the force of the cut would tend to push the log toward the clamp and away from the stop but it seems like the clamp would hold, just sayin'. Also how long should a scarf joint be in relationship to the girth of the timber and could one build a scarf joint into the top cord of a flat, or parallel, girder. Realizing that the top is in compression.
Pretty much the way the mill is designed, you have to roll the log against the stops. Try the other way and the logs get hung up on the clamping points.
sure love that white pine...wish we had more around here!
You are one of my favorite timber framers on RUclips and I'm floored to see you pop up here.
Thank you, great work!
Wish we had Douglas fir. I love that stuff I only buy lumber from menards so I can get the Douglas fir it's the only local board lumber I can get that has a fighting chance at being straight and plumb.
very carefully.
Hey Joseph, good to see you.
I really enjoyed this vid. Since I'm clearing land for a similar purpose here in Japan, I was struck with a couple thoughts: "I wish I had those trees on my land," and "Look how much elbow room he has to move around in those woods!" I learn a lot from watching you work. Please continue.
Most people don't have any idea what kind'a work goes into building your own timber frame house or barn. This ought'a help them understand, and maybe do it themselves. Thanks for taking the time, Jim!👏👍🏻
Hello and good morning.
I love people who have skills and who work hard for what they want. Major respect to you, man. Major!
Thank you, pleasure to meet you.
Morning Jim.... what a nice recap! Brought back a lot of memories. You'll be back at it again in no time, you were just meant to do this project in the Winter and that's all there is to it. At least this Winter you won't have to shovel snow or fight the wind. Can't wait to see the roof go up. Hang in there, good times are coming again!
Thanks John, not long left before weight bearing. I still love this project.
The level of commitment to take on this task is almost beyond belief. The shear amount of work not to mention expertise, precision and accuracy are just incredible. The story behind the structure is an absolute marvel. I love this channel!
Thank you. This project has been a lot of fun.
Jim, very nice recap of the barn building process. Music is amazing, good selections. Working in the bush and on the barn makes me realize how we take things for granted. Not until they don’t work do we realize how blest we are. Our prayers are for your recovery and putting weight on your pins again. Hi from northern Ontario
Thank you Tom.
Aww I miss logging, fetching wood with the ole man. My joys of growing up working with the ole man. Miss you dad thank you...
Good to see you are getting over the "grumps", they just mean you are healing just fine! What a massive birthing process. No wonder you are a proud father. Good for the soul brother. You and the family hang in there. God's speed!
Thank you.
Jim, This video is great. Most people have no idea of the amount of physical labor required for each step of building a Timber Frame. Also the amount of equipment necessary to move the heavy lumber around. Sometimes you just have to be inventive. I always keep in mind the five basic machines. No I mean the five BASIC machines....Chainsaw, Backhoe, Forklift, Mill and ...wedges.. Hope your leg is healing well.
Leg is gaining. Hopefully be walking in two weeks!
There are milestones in Timber Framing that are part of the Journey. My Partner/friend James brought his WoodMizer LT70 this weekend to mill all the lumber for my Workshop build. Two days and done! The LT70 Super Hydraulic is a beast along with the tracked Bobcat forklift. Moving all the lumber today to a location where we'll stack and sticker it for a couple of months for curing. Super tired but excited to have it all sitting there ready to start the joinery. The real work hasn't even begun! Ha! Glad you're healing well. It will be great to get this behind you and finish your barn. Nobody said it was going to be easy did they? If they did they're a Dumbass.
Nice retrospective there buddy. Despite the setbacks, its really come a long way in a year!
Next one will be joint work.
Jim this is an awesome video. A wonderful overview for the viewers who can't spend the time watching all of the past videos. I checked it out when it came out and gave you the requisite 👍
You're a good man.
Something about that blade is mesmerizing! I got lost for a minute and that was nice 👍 Thanks again!
Glad you enjoyed it. I'm editing part 2 right now, going to take a couple of days.
You are very close to a completed barn/shop - hang in there.
Fun to see the early stages.
Getting there. Been working on it again, walking around on my peg and things are getting done.
jim all I can say is you putting this vid. together an showwin building your barn ...WOW that's a LOT of work you put in to it more than a full time job for one person
Just how I'm wired Jeff, can't sit still for nothing.
Just bought a Timberking and have been contemplating a design for turning logs. I like the idea of a tow strap like you used. Chains thrash logs. Turning 22" 8 footers is not an easy task.
Thanks for sharing your video. I enjoyed watching. Take care and God Bless.
Hi Jim great video it show's how much hard work goes into building a structure like your's. Keep them coming
Hello Doug.
Wow I feel like I'm watching my kid grow up from this to the current it's amazing
Thank you Charlie. Going to be a couple more like this.
This is AWESOME Jim.
That last piece of footage lifting the half scarf with the knee brace and post all mortised out WoW, some amount of Joinery on that part alone.
Mammoth Task your doing.
Hope your Leg gets much better so you can enjoy The Tools again ☺
I can't wait John, right now is just a matter of getting through this.
Hi Jim hope your still doing good. Really enjoyed the video and the music. Thank you for sharing friend.
Good morning Jeremy.
What a great video my friend. Hope your recovery is going well. Our thoughts are with you and your wonderful family.
Thanks Mike
Great work Jim, good to see you [sort of] up and about! Greetings from Perth, West Australia. Get we soon... Frank.
Thank you Frank. I enjoyed making this one.
Absolutely awesome! Very good video! Really cool how you put it all together. Can't wait to see the others. 👍 Have a great night brother. See you on the next one. 🍻
Hey buddy.
Good Vid , ty for posting , Myself having worked with band saws in metal for over 25 years , if you move the support leg for the blade closer to the material it will help keep the blade in a flat plane to the work better , maybe this will help in wood also , I KNOW it does on metal . Best regards John
Thank you sir.
I was just so fascinated that I couldn't look away from the screen. Great music, too.
Thank you very much.
I like the Title, So many people are so focused on the destinations in life that they forget to enjoy the Journey. It's nice to look back over everything you've accomplished. During the construction of the addition to Our 200 yr old Log Home, My late wife took over 800 pictures. When I sit down now and watch a slide show of the project, I often wonder how I was able to work 12 hr days and accomplish so much. Ah the arrogance of youth.
Great skill, technique and obvious passion for building. Thanks for the video!
Thank you
Fast forwarded thru this. A whole video about cutting wood. :P
It's a recap video, a bunch of clips from several videos I have put up put together. I appreciate your time, and the time you took to comment.
Good video Jim. I enjoyed what you did there, this makes up for some of the videos that I missed. Looking forward to part 2.
Wow Takes ya back love it be safe Mr. Jim
Good morning Shawn.
Nice compilation Jim. A ton of work putting it together, appreciative it!
Remember that snake you caught on video when you turned your back? I think that definitely needs to make your highlight reel!
I need to find that one, can't remember which video that was.
Great video Jim, I'll be driving past your way Friday night but we won't have time to make a detour to see you. Maybe next time, hope the leg is getting better buddy.
We'll catch up eventually. I'd rather be running around with a finished project to show off anyway. Leg seems to be healing decently, I go back on the 14th to hopefully be cleared for weight bearing.
Sounds good buddy, we're off to Nascar in Watkins Glen for the weekend they continue on our vacation. Hope it's good news on the 14th. Cheers!!!
Do you think you could put together an extended video on the sawmill? Running dialog. Explain the research you put into making a decision about which sawmill. What it was like to deal with the company. Whether you had any problems needing/getting parts. The process of putting it together. How to run it. What it was like the first time you ran it. Tips and tricks, now that you have been using it a while... That sort of stuff... This might be something that the sawmill manufacturer might even be interested in paying a bit of rent or dinner money for...
nice work on the video Jim, you wore me out just watching it so I had to get something to drink, you didn't take a break so I had two. hope all is going well and quickly, I know it's not going quickly, but good is better than to fast if that makes sense. bob
It makes sense Bob. I broke down and popped a few tops the other night...they tasted damn good.
Some good memories Jim keep them coming
Will do Ron
Hey, this is a great use of your time, and makes a great review for all of us!
Going to make a few more.
WOW PRETTY KOOL CHANNEL HERE
EDITING & UR MUSIC IZ GREAT TOO.
AND THE BONUS IZ YOUR CRAFT 👍🏼 .....
LOOKIN 4'WARD TO THE REST OF THIS
BUILD .....
( KNUCKLE 👊🏽 BUMP ) T.T.C. .....
Thank you, hope you like it.
Just had a thought I-know not many there but you’re the first sawmill video I watched on utube
That is pretty neat, a bit of an honor really. Especially with the amount of sawmill videos out there.
So glad to see there are still young men in this country who are ambitious and full of urea and salad dressing! There will be no stopping you,
Thank you sir. Hard work is what made this country, have to carry it on.
Good to see how from nothing a barn has grown you must be proud of what in a short time you accomplished.i started watching at the beginning and couldn't wait to see the next video and still I open RUclips and see you've put up the next one and think great must watch ,great to look back again , hope all well with you all god bless ❤️
Thank you David. You and I have been together on this for a long time now.
TheTradesmanChannel your not kidding and there's still a lot to come . As one tree falls another one grows . Your a star mate you've kept me going since a year last February reminding me how I used to be and how I'd like to be like it again and slowly it's coming not as big or as fast but it's great just to do a bit lol
Think we're keeping each other going
Jim, great video. Love revisiting your journey.
Good morning, thank you.
Evening Jim, new footage putting the mill together for the first time. Very interesting. Kroeger
That was the third time I had moved it and set it up, was fun...only one more time to do that I hope.
To the west side shed?
You are spot on...we think a lot alike.
Will have to update the 1:24 scale model, been waiting to see how you apply the metal panels to the roof system.
I guess we're working on the barn this week. I can't wait.
What a very satisfying video, Jim. Really made me envious of your skills and desire to build this barn. In the opening few seconds, I was jonesin' to be there with you to fell the trees. You 'da Man!!! Only demerit I could give you is not using horses to pull the logs out of the forest. (jk) Take extreme pride in what you have accomplished because very very few folks in America today have the ability to build a barn by themselves. Nor do they have the knowledge. Your RUclips series is a great tutorial, so be proud of the legacy you've left here. God Bless and continue with the vids. I'll be making pop corn.
Thank you Terry. These videos have opened a new world up for me and I've met some great people.
Beautiful White Pines 🌲 Good seeing you up and around.
Nice to use them before the beetles kill them off. 😥
I'm still down but I've been planning to do a few videos like this for a long time. The timing is great for it.
great video....good to see you back to work
Just on videos so far, hopefully be weight bearing by mid August. Barn work is resuming this week with some help.
editing vids is work and it keeps you off the streets at night...lol
Good stuff Jimmy, thanks for sharing. Can't believe it's August already..you'll soon be back on your feet.
Hey buddy, hopefully you enjoyed the editing the video as much as I enjoyed watching it
Will catch you on the next one 👍
I did enjoy it
I just completed the logging portion of my timber frame barn, Norway spruce is what was on my property not white pine but should work well.
Great job, you will enjoy the project.
Great editing! It's cool to see the whole process
Lot of interesting stuff in this video. If you had it to do over as your looking at this video do you find things you wish you did different? Thanks for putting this together.
The only thing I would change is I would have cut the frame all at once instead of piecemeal.
Let's see, now that I'm all laid up and can't do what I would like to be doing... What can I do to occupy myself, and add some great 'attraction' to my channel?
AWESOME video, dude! And awesome idea!!!
Thanks, that's pretty much the idea. Might as well try to grow it.
Epic Jim, but probably the most interesting thing is how much you got done prior to getting the mill, that's some long work there
Really enjoyed this Jim.
I enjoyed putting together. Going to be a few more just like it.
Can't wait.
A great day in the woods can wear you out, but what a nice way to spend the day. Make some nice room for the next generation of trees to come up. A lot of work getting the wood and milling it up before the work begins....lol.
Love your video, good work, and a good reminder. Viewers from HK.
Allan it is incredible to me that we can communicate and share ideas a world apart. I wish the leaders of countries could do the same this easily.
Dear Jim,
Ah the good old days when everything was dandy, may they come back real soon with a vengeance.. it does bring good memories especially with your style of music which is very nice. I trust you are getting better & not turbocharging your innards with too much triple roast. Keep getting better my old fruit, I’ll hang in there till you’re ready once again to let it rip ( with greater care I hope). Kind regards.
Good morning Dilip. It was a lot of fun making this one. Going to do a few more.
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Dear Jim,
Thank you very much for your courteous & hearted reply. I look forward to seeing them again so as to remind myself of the good times. I hope you’re making progress. by leaps & bounds. Kind regards.
I go back soon to hopefully get cleared for weight bearing. Then it'll be a couple of more months of heavy physio until I can go back to work.
Dear Jim,
Thank you for your reply; just make sure you take it easy. It all come to fruition to those who wait. I wish well & sincerely hope, your physician will bear all his expertise & best endeavours to your success. Kind regards.
Awesome! Keep them coming.
Thank you.
Awsome vid, this must be a hard time in the recoveryperiode. Step by step .... My hat off !
Good morning. It's a hard time but it gets better everyday.
Morning Jim. Sorry I haven't been my usual self in viewing and commenting so quickly. I've been running around, like a chicken with my head cut off, helping my wife and brother-in-law to raise the money for my mother-in-law's funeral and final arrangements.
Please keep us in your prayers.
BTW, I liked the video. It was a nice temporary distraction, she is being laid out this morning and laid to rest this afternoon.
I am sorry to hear that. It's more important to be there for your wife.
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Definitely. Just didn't want you wondering. "Where is that son-of-a-biscuit, Thomas at?"
I do worry about some of you guys when you go silent.
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That's why I wanted to let you know. Thanks
I don't have a long attention span on youtube but your videos hold me begining to end. Not much voice work on this one but the music was a perfect match. I never thought I could watch a saw blade so long. This reveiw is a great idea. I only found you this past winter and subscribed right away. Your skills are right up there with the boat builders and restorers with the chisels and joinery. Keep getting well we're all patient so don't rush your recovery. Waitin on that bandsaw repair video too. I like to see you in the shop. You look comfortable there and can start getting your tools ready for your return. Mary Rose must be getting tired of you around the house. Remember " absence makes the heart grow fonder ". God bless and see you on the next one.
Great video Mr. Jim. Seems like I just watched it last week. 2 years..WOW where does the time go? Could that be the saw dust burner project about to be resurrected? Looking forward to it. Hope your Thanksgiving was one filled with family and friends and God's Greatest Blessings.
Glad you finally got on Patreon!
It took a lot for me to do that but this damn leg has made so I have not had a paycheck since May. I hate the idea of it to be honest but sometimes you have to swallow your pride.
You are looking at this wrong. We watch TV, that is paid for by ads. We watch your videos for entertainment and education, both valuable, we pay for these by way of Patreon.
I know what you're saying but I still feel like an ebeggar.
You aren't an ebegger, I hate those guys. We are practically having to force you into it!
You are too.
This is awesome footage, keep it coming!!
Hey Josh. I have a few more of these to put together.
I really like this reader's digest version of your videos and it's fun to see you digging those trees out of that mad Bush, looks like that patch of trees was ready for some selective logging.
P.S. I haven't seen a forest that thick and dirty since the last time I was in a Mexican strip club. Thanks for getting it cleaned up.
Ha! I love it. You have to watch them Mexican strip clubs...shit just about any strip club might be a little seedy.
You can pressure wash the logs instead of debarking. It will get most of the dirt and rocks out of the bark, hence improving your blade life and preserving your back., lol . Doing a good job keep it up.
I've thought of that one but don't own one...the sad thing is the Amish nearby have one!
OUCH
Good Morning Jim, have you gave any thought about putting a time capsule somewhere ? A hundred years from now your great grand kids will be in awe.
Not a bad idea.
Boy those were some beautiful logs. Yankee
They were beautiful.
If I could give it more then one "LIKE" I would. Very well put together video!
Thank you
simply marvelous!
Thanks Matt. You doing well?
Thank You very much.
Jim, obviously you know what you are doing. I have a few questions since I know nothing, or maybe since I am new to your channel you explain these things on another video. 1st, if the logs are debarked how many cuts roughly do you get out of one brand new blade? During sawing operation, to me (again with an untrained eye) it looked as if a large portion of the blade was unsupported. My guess is that that is the way that machine is made and there is naught to be done about it? How long have the logs you are cutting seasoned for? Or do you stack and season after cutting? Which is the best wood or type of tree for timber framing, especially those long spans/joists which support the second floor? Which tree or type of wood dulls the bandsaw blade quicker? I will stop there, but us new viewers are very curious and maybe that is what draws us in to your channel.
Good morning. If I debark the logs I can cut about eight logs on one blade. If I do not debark I can get about two logs if I'm lucky. Pitchy woods seem to dull the blades a little faster but blade lubricants do help. The species you see me milling is Eastern White Pine, it is an extremely stable wood for timber framing. Douglas fir is another excellent choice. In Europe most frames are traditionally done with hardwoods such as oak. As for the blade being unsupported that is easily adjustable on my mill but I find no difference in cut quality either way. If the band is tensioned properly all will go well.
1:50 way to pick up that 8/10 spare in the 9th frame.
What tool were you using to debark the logs? I have a problem this year with grubs in my logs and have been using an axe painful an time consuming.
I made a bark spud out of rebar and plate steel. You can get a Log Wizard for about $140 from Hudson Sawmills. I also use my chainsaw a lot but sure does make a mess.
Hello. I have need of some repair of timber rafters in my barn in upstate NY (Adirondack region). Would there be anyone associated with your channel or your business who I could speak with about it? Would much appreciate any information regarding timbers and skilled labor to fix it. We are motivated to fix it as it's been in the family quite a long time.
Love the video... trying to find the music you used, love it.
A lot of it on this one was by a guy named Martin Carlberg with various singers.
Remember Jim, its a labor of love. Sure would like a closer look at that front end log loader. I'm going to go back through all your videos mabe you have it in there. What kind of timbers are you using?
Using white pine. I have some closer shots of it in some of the past videos.
My hud-son 228 is the same way , blade is relaxing / stretching and then I notice it . I will tighten up the blade to 30 to 35 ft. pounds helps out .
I love my mill, how you like yours?
Yourdoing a good job like your sawmill
Thank you. I'm assuming by your user picture you have served, thank you for that.
Love your music
Thank you
That's some beautiful pine right there.
Have you considered one of those de-barkers that fit on the end of a chainsaw that look like a little roto-tiller? I've never used one myself, but I hear that they're fast and dangerous.
Great work. I just subscribed!
I've been thinking of getting one. They look great.
I see you began debarking with a chain saw then went to that blade with a handle. At about 19 minutes you were cutting the logs with the bark on. I remember you said you got rocks and stuff in the bark dragging them out, which messes up your blade. In retrospect. What's your thought on debarking? is the shovel blade the best way? So if "Woodmizer sponsored you" and you got free blades, You would save the time and trouble and cut the bark off?
Really worth debarking. The tightness of the bark determines the tool, sometimes the spud is easier.
Memories!
What's the song playing at 14:05? I can't seem to find it anywhere. Thanks for the video!
Hello Adam. I will have to look it up but I get all of my music from Epidemic Sound.
@@TheTradesmanChannel Thanks for the speedy reply!
havin those guides that far apart was stressin me out lol
I get that a lot. I've found on this mill with the blade tensioned right there's no difference in the cut...of course laziness can be a part of it as well.
Awesome video, Jim. Great montage, and some never before seen footage? That new software seems to working well for you.
I like it. Hello Bob.
Hi Jim. Keeping busy?
Sure am,you?
Naaah, not really. Taking care of dogs takes about all I got. Kids will be home tomorrow though so that's a plus.
Even better, they rolled in a few minutes ago.
the title says it all! nice choice. watched the first half getting sowed up the doc was laughing at me for my mind over matter i told her the story of your leg then i showed her the leg video and she said dammmmmmmm we hear how people hurt themselves but he actually documents it all i said ya but not the fall she says well that kinda sucks for him all that work and all the videos and he missed falling i told her she would make a good youtuber lol she said just the stories she hears would make great videos i told her ask permission to video the work she does and talking to the patients there are lots of docs who do it on RUclips......... she wrote down our channels and said she would sub when she gets off lmao
That's cool. She could probably make decent money.
at least a lot of views anyway
Been a long road pal, with a nasty ass bump in the road. It will all come together and will stand for years
Almost there Mike
what is the song name which woman singer sings at 13:00
Great video! Love your choice of music especially at 13:07, please let me know what the song's called :)
Thank you, I'll look it up.
The song is called "Flashes of You" by I believe Martin Carlberg.
what size log are you cutting
These ranged in size from 30" to 18". I cut them 17' long and they were used for a big timber frame.
I hope you are healing well and getting stronger everyday!
How do you like your Hudson Sawmill?
Was it difficult to put together?
Do you think the price vs quality compared to other sawmills of it's size like Woodmizer, Timberking, Logosol, Norwood and others was a decisive factor.
Why did you choose the one you did?
Lastly, I enjoy all your videos and watch many of them more than once.
I'm healing well I hope. The Hudson I chose because they aren't too far from me and the pricing was excellent compared to the other brands. I'm happy with it.
I figured cause they were made in N.Y. was the main reason. Glad to hear the price is reasonable.
Was it difficult to put together? I sure wish you did a video on that. Keep up the good work.
I have a long review video on the saw mill up on the channel.
Thanks, I will look for it.
Here's a link, let me know if it doesn't work for you.
ruclips.net/video/wQD0r1a8vbc/видео.html
Does the wood have to be dried before you can use it?
Not at all, I prefer to build them green. That way everything shrinks together over time.
cool log loader ,lol
Sure makes it easy.
Eeee ah remember t' fust day at t' pit! Me an' me fath'r worked a 42 hr shift ...... Joking aside it is good to look back ;0)
Hello Dave
Ow do!
Here is the original .... ruclips.net/video/0Ey7SDGrjiM/видео.html
If you don't lover white pine, there is not much help for you. The second pine to come down was a beauty.
Do you dry the wood or construct with the timbers green?
They have all gone up green. The timbers will be trying out for a few years assembled in the frame.
pressurer
washer are good for taken off bark
I really need to get one.
Good review Jim. Been watching for a while so I have seen these before. One question I meant to ask is why we turn the log so the band always cuts from the rough side. If the verticle stop was "toward the blade" the blade would cut from the clean side of the cant. I realize that the force of the cut would tend to push the log toward the clamp and away from the stop but it seems like the clamp would hold, just sayin'. Also how long should a scarf joint be in relationship to the girth of the timber and could one build a scarf joint into the top cord of a flat, or parallel, girder. Realizing that the top is in compression.
Pretty much the way the mill is designed, you have to roll the log against the stops. Try the other way and the logs get hung up on the clamping points.
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I live in the E Yew, do you fancy coming across to help chop it down?