How To Milling Lumber That Stays Flat

Mill lumber that doesn't stay flat? This video is about how to mill lumber that stays flat, straight, and square!

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[craigturner]

Thanks. Leaving the wood to rest between millings, and before starting the job is something you don't hear from anyone and it's something I always forget: purely because you never hear about it.

[pthanos]

This is a great video, in a subject that is not really touched by other makers. Learned a lot!!

[tomdean]

As a fairly new table builder this was one of the best videos to date. I tend to “rush” the process, not any longer. Thank you, Another informative video.

[motosnape]

A great video dealing in logic and facts. The world could do with more of this. Thanks👍

[ed]

I know not everyone has the time for this, and the timber can still release tension if it is being resawn etc, but this is precisely why, if possible you should use timber that has equalized to the surroundings for 2 years. Or as long as possible. Keep the boards sawn and oversize of course plus you should stick the timber so air can pass through and air dry. This way the timber will do all the moving it needs to do before you machine it, and often will gain a patina like with pine. (pine will turn a nice yellow colour) Therefore after it is machined, it should stay flat. This is the old school method and imo is the best way because it works!

[deanwilliams]

Used to always buy cull SPF, Spruce, Pine Fur, 2 by material. Now I know how to mill it better to just make block wood tops for work benches. Great explanation on grain. Thanks!

[CReevesMakes]

Great information Caleb. Thank you for taking the time to explain all of this with good illustration! Keep it up buddy!

[mversantvoort]

Excellent explanation, best video on this topic yet!

[calleeharris]

Good video. I like the use of the visual aid for the tree in the beginning hehehe.

[RichACV]

Outstanding video, especially showing the difference in using different amount of milling sessions, thank you discovered your channel and watched a few of your videos. You're presentation skills are excellent and the content is very well done. Subscribed!!

[enzprintco.]

Tried explaining this to my old shop MANAGER...yes the manager!
He’d always say “ we need 3/4” so just plane it to 3/4” (this is from 6/4 stock), then 2 days later ask how I managed to plane them with a curve. Idiot.
He clearly needs to watch this video. He’s still the manager there but I’m no longer an employee there!

[therealbanjoben]

Nice tips. I've had run into the "not enough left to fix the movement" issue more times than I like to admit.

[jenniferlowrie]

Great video! About to start my next project and plan to use your 3-mill method. Thanks for sharing!

[virtualch]

That explains a lot, Thank you! I couldn't figure out what I kept doing wrong when picture frames I made kept developing twists.

[ryancoleman]

What A great video! Thanks for the info!

[BruceAUlrich]

I need to do a better job of doing some of my milling in separate sessions. I don't always see issue with it, but allowing it to rest for a bit before bringing to final dimension would definitely help for those times.

[JonnyBuilds]

Good tips! Next time I have a pile of twisted/bowed/cupped reclaimed wood I'll invite you out, haha.

[ACNailedIt]

Fantastic explanation on milling. Thanks!

[markquinlan]

Excellent presentation. Well explained and presented. Subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your content. Thanks so much for your time and effort in putting these videos out. Best woodworking and God Bless.

[EveryDadDIY]

Very well explained, I have learned so much . Thanks for sharing