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That's great!

Hey no problem! Thanks for watching. Using SIPs is a great idea. I think I learned that getting the floor insulated well is a big deal because air can move under a trailer. I think if I were to build again I would insulate the floor and add a layer of that reflective stuff as well in the floor. But even without an insulated floor in our trailer the wood stove does a great job. Enjoy your build!

That really sucks to hear. I personally would mill what I could, but that's up to you. Milling is a ton of work but it would be a shame to let walnut and hickory burn. If you aren't going to mill them maybe a small local mill would be interested in coming and getting some of the trees ahead of time.

Thanks man! Couldn't have got here without ya!

Thanks Aaron! Yeah it's coming along.

Haha!

Yeah moving logs around is the hardest part for sure.

Wow thanks for the kind words! I appreciate it.

Haha, that's the second time I've heard that.

Thanks for watching!

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That sounds like an amazing project! Woodland Mills now makes a mill that can cut up to a 36" diameter log. The only issue I see is trying to turn a log that size with a cant hook by yourself. That wouldn't be much fun. How big are the logs you are trying to mill? If you are milling Logs that are manageable to handle manually then a manual mill wouldn't be a problem. For example I can easily move around a pine log that's 25" in diameter, but once it gets bigger, or isn't perfectly straight or is hardwood, things get much more difficult. I've seen people make different ways to turn logs using cable crank systems or their tractor, but it's way slower than a hydraulic mill. If you can afford a good hydraulic mill you won't regret it. It's just going to cost a lot more money up front. If you could find a good used hydraulic mill at a fair price that would be a great option. But just depends on what kind of logs you are milling up and how much time you are willing to spend on these projects.

No but that's a very interesting idea. I wonder if all the stone dust would wear out the belts and wheels on the mill faster? I honestly don't know anything about stone cutting but would be a very interesting material to work with.

@@MacJackal don't worry about the belt, dust will fly off by itself or may never reach the belt. stone need way more water than wood. directly on the stone, not on the blade. it makes a very fine(clay like) dust that can be hard to clean if you let it dry.

@@user-ox6nc6ly7f That's cool to know. If I come across a nice stone at some point you know what I'll be doing!

Yeah a chainsaw mill has its advantages. If you aren't cutting up a large volume of logs and don't mind the extra waste from the kerf it's a great option.

Oh really? I have no experience with Frontier. Do you plan on selling it and buying something else?

@@MacJackal Someday, yes. Not sure what, but someday.

Absolutely! I Love my Mill.

Hey you can't go wrong with an Alaskan mill. One nice thing is to be able to take the mill to the log. "sthil" love... haha, I like what you did there.

Hahahaha that’s a first for me!

Plastic? It's not as heavy duty metal as the mills that cost twice as much but so far I've been very happy with mine.

It's a requirement

That would definitely work in some scenarios. A lot of our paths are to narrow to fit a truck through and our hills are a bit steep for a truck. But a truck and a log sled will do the trick most times.

Thanks for watching!

Haha, that would explain it!

That's a great point. I've seen that curved wood was often used in timber frame homes in Europe as well.

I did look at chainsaw mills when I was thinking about getting a sawmill. For me we had about 60 logs laying around after our land was logged. The logs were all around 20-25" in diameter. That much wood sort of ruled the chainsaw mill out for me. Also I would have had to invest in the large chainsaw and mill as well. But... I still think there are advantages to a chainsaw mill. Our land is covered with deep ravines and hills that make access very difficult. With my equipment there is no way for me to pull up a log from most of the hills, so they just lay there or get cut up into firewood. If I had a chainsaw mill, I would just take the mill to the log, mill it up, and then pull the boards out one by one. Also with a chainsaw mill I could mill larger logs depending on what size bar and chain. With my mill a 26" diameter log maxes is out. With a chainsaw mill you could slab much larger stuff. Of course you lose more material with a chainsaw mill and you use a lot of fuel, but with a bandsaw mill you still go through fuel and blades and need equipment to move the logs around. So it's really situational. I think if you just had a few trees you wanted to mill up, or you just wanted some extra wood for yourself, a chainsaw mill is a great option. Sometimes simple is better. What are you wanting to do with a mill?

I think you said it rightly when you said that it's addicting to see what kinds of pieces you can get out of a given tree or piece. Our overall goal would be to harvest wood on our own land and mill up to build a timber frame structure. But I also love the idea of being able to slab up my own wood and custom mill pieces for my own projects. I think a bandsaw mill makes more sense for me, although a chain saw is still a must. I do wonder about wether having a mill on a trailer vs on the ground would be better, then you could at least haul the mill around the property as needed or even to someone else's property if need be. But obviously thats a higher expense. @@MacJackal

Yeah the trailer vs not is a tough decisions. A couple advantages as well with a trailer is that you don't have to build a platform or concrete slab to set the mill on to keep it level. And if you want to clean up around the mill you can just pull the mill out of the way. Also some people prefer the height of a trailer when milling the wood as you don't bend over as much. Of course you have to have equipment that can get a log up higher onto the trailer and like you said, the whole setup costs more upfront. I would love to have my mill on a trailer for the reasons mentioned, but I do enjoy having the mill really low to the ground in order to load heavier logs onto. If I had a bigger tractor or Uniloader I would probably prefer the trailer. I Love that you want to build a timber frame structure!

I can relate. I didn't really enjoy running my saw until I worked out all the bugs. It was frustrating going out and having trouble with different things while I spent most of my time troubleshooting. But once I learned the hard way, it's been a ton of fun. Enjoy your mill!

@@MacJackal blade aside, I'm a happy raccoon

@@tkpdp I'll eat the two blades. I recently ran a blade 9 hours and it was doing great until I touched a metal post.

Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I agree with all those points. You are spot on with the diameter and size of cut. It's one of the reasons I find myself maxing the mill out more often than I would have expected. I have a smaller tractor yet and without the logging trailer I built, I wouldn't be able to get most of the logs to the mill. Great advice and thanks for watching!

I think you will be fine with those drill bits. Usually you would use a masonry bit in brick, but the masonry bit could damage the plasterboard. That's why your titanium bits or multi-use bits are a good choice. Once you are through the plasterboard the brick will be pretty tough on your bits. You might dull them. Just go slow when putting pressure on the bit not to go sideways and break it. Good luck.

@@MacJackal :'') thank you. I never had no one teach me any of this and im 23 yo now feel a bit useless not knowing it but, thank you man it means a lot, ill give it a go tmrw and let you know how it goes ! :') thanks again

Hey no problem. I've just learned by making lots of mistakes and watching lots of CZcams.@@azimmorganam

Wow that’s amazing! That sounds like an awesome project. Yeah cutting for fun a little at a time is a great way to truly enjoy your mill. I’d love to see your chestnut floor.

Yeah that Izzy Swan setup is cool. If your just milling up stuff now and again something like that or finding a mill near you would be a good option. Let me know if you have any questions about sawmills as you get closer to making your decision. Thanks for checking out the channel!

Haha well in your defense I could have worded it better.

Absolutely! Good luck on your journey.

That's a great point. One I learned the hard way. Not long ago at my day job milling for a guy, a customer brought us a pile of large cottonwood logs. We didn't know they had been skidded across a gravel road. The bark was riddled with gravel. We didn't notice until we hit the first one smoking the blade. After that we spent a ridiculous amount of time clearing the bark of gravel. I never thought about using larger size stone near the mill. Thanks for the advice.

Hahahaha nice!

You are correct. Thanks for watching.

Wow that's awesome. I'm hoping to build my future home as a timber frame. So with logs that big, it's a little out of my wheelhouse. But I would say you have a couple options. You could find a sawmill like the Woodmizer LT15Wide and get enough track extensions to get the length you need. Of course there are lots of brands out there, just go with one that has good customer reviews. Or you could find any sawmill brand that you like that can cut the diameter you need, and then have a large track extension custom built for it. With the length of logs you are cutting, a custom track extension might be the cheaper option. It's hard for me to even imagine milling a log that long. That's so cool!

Woodmizer hydraulic. Or keep your eyes peeled for an old circular mill. I cut a ridge beam 28'8" x 14" x 28" on a non hydraulic LT40 that took all day because the mill doesn't have extensions.