$382 From an 8 Foot Log in Less than 1 Hour! (Board Count & Calculations at end of Video)
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- čas přidán 4. 09. 2024
- This video demonstrates how I milled a large log into $382 worth of lumber in under 1 hour. The video was originally 45 minutes but I sped it up about 10x. You'll see me cut the boards and adjust the mill height as I reduce the log to just a small piece of scrap. I use a Lucas Mill swingblade sawmill to efficiently cut the log into usable lumber, showcasing the speed and effectiveness of this mill. While I don't provide much commentary on the techniques I use, you'll still be able to see how to get the most value out of your logs and turn them into profitable lumber. This video is perfect for anyone interested in woodworking or sawmilling and wants to see a practical example of how it's done. Calculations of the Value of the Lumber made are included at the end of the video for anyone who is considering this job as a sidehustle. Thanks for Watching!
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Milling lumber has got to be one of the most satisfying things on the planet. So awesome.
Yes, your taking a "plant" and making it into the building blocks for useful things: buildings, shelves, bee boxes, etc. So much better that just burning it for heat or it getting destroyed in a forest fire. I kind of have a game going when I mill, trying to get the maximum lumber out of each log, takes some thought. Thanks for your comments!
Always a pleasure with a new video from you. A Lucas Mill can be a real money machine - even if you have to buy logs. I am only cutting for my own projects for the time being, but plan to start cutting for selling in the future. Even the video was sped up a little - it is amazing how fast a Lucas Mill really is. Let alone the accuracy of the lumber. I had to use the old bandsaw today to cut some 4x4 fence posts from small 6-8" diameter logs, and I realized how much more hazzle it is cutting on a bandsaw.
Thanks for your comment and encouragement Torsten. I agree with everything you said and plan to make a video on why I selected the Lucas Mill. I did a lot of research before making the decision.
Thank you for your video.
Thanks for watching and for the encouragement!
Cool! Good job!
Thanks for Watching and the encouragement!
Pretty slick.😊😊😊
Thank you George!
Do you usuall move the small log to where youre going to mill it
Yes, however, I had a really large Douglas Fir die last year, it may be close to 30 inches in diameter or more. So I was thinking of moving the mill up to it. I will probably try to video the whole process.
I have some confusing questions, does sawdust grow wood itself? If the sawdust is in a very large quantity, can I put it in the ground and plant trees or wood? For example: when I use pine wood and after finishing, I put the sawdust under the ground and plant it. Will the same pine wood come out for me?
no, but it is a good growing medium for some things, but it consumes nitrogen when decomposing so that is not good for growth. On the other hand Pine needles are acidic for sure, and that is often used to make soil more acidic for plants that need it like Blueberries. We have a blueberry farm, we used aged sawdust for mulch around the plants, but not the fresh stuff. I hope this answer helps.
Way too much music!!!
We cannot hear what you're typing!!!
Could you please speak a little louder, and get rid of the music so we can hear you better.
Generally speaking people would rather hear dialogue instead of reading it when watching videos.
Ok, thanks for the advice, I will try some videos with voice and see how they do.