Logs to Lumber

People have been asking me if I cut my own logs.
Yes I do.
In this video I show you how I do it.

[valerygallardo]

It’s funny how you say, “just lazy I guess” 😂 You are literally cutting your own wood, nothing lazy about your process! Thanks for the helpful information

[Heseblesens]

One of the best «DIY how to» videos I have come across. Informative, to the point and swift without any boring parts. Ten thumbs up!

[CarolMarchiori]

Thanks for the video! We had to cut some trees in the backyard last week, and seemed like a waste to let all that wood to go. I think I know now what to do! =)

[weeblbob]

I had no idea it took up to a year to dry out lumber and also why processed wood has those paint marks on the end. Thanks for making this. TIL

[foreverwood]

Wow I didn't think it took quite that long. Good video thanks for sharing. I want to cut some big logs to make an outdoor tv stand using the logs for legs. I was trying to figure out how I might cut them straight enough for a base. You gave me some ideas thanks.

[Santamonicadrainco]

Hey, great job. I gave this a go with my electric chain saw and got some really good bowl blanks and flat boards. Diffidently liked and subscribed my friend.

[robertwilson]

I have put mine in a attic kiln. cutt stack in the attic and turn on dehumidifier. takes the years down to months. great video whish I had a bandsaw like that. thanks for the information.

[jimsmirh]

Seriously good video. This guy has the right idea. Good man.

[bruhdon]

Thank you very much for this informative video, It’s 4am and I’m stoned wondering how a plank is made and my mind is blown that it takes a year to make a plank

[AaronCo]

Thank you for Actually explaining that you "cure" the wood. no one else bothered.

[novembermiss]

Really enjoyed this video--I'd wondered how logs are made into lumber, and it was great to see the process step by step. Thanks for sharing this.

[jaybrielakoi]

Holy cow! That's so much effort. I'd burn it as firewood long before I'd go that far.

[DylansDIYWorkshop]

a year per inch. sounds good... Ive been wanting to saw up some of my own lumber too

[fadedprodigy]

My jaw dropped when I heard how long it takes to dry the wood just to use it. Idk if I have that space...

[benb]

I like to run mine through the jointer first for a good flat surface. Nice job

[onn]

I said «8 months?!» out loud

I got some yellow birch I want to use for an axe handle. Is there a quicker way to dry your planks? The wood is from a forest with some sentimental value, and I was excited to use it, but 8 months is so long when this project is exciting right now, you know?

[jeffpalmer]

Hey paul. really enjoy the Victory vids. Installed a Wolf bad boy and a throttle ring on my 2013 Victory xct. after watching your helpful vids. Also, was a hi lead logger for 24 yrs. Semper fi. Hope to run into you on the road someday . Thanks Jeff.

[xodnevych]

simply attach the log to the boards with a few self-tapping screws to get an even cut, then simply slide it along the guide

[TARIQLES]

Can you do the same with a table saw? What sort of blades do you recommend.
I run my wood twice to get the cut all the way through height wise…

[mistermister]

I did this with some fruit wood i had (plum/apricot and apple). Oh man was the splitting horrible as it dried. I didn't put anything on the ends though///it all became firewood. I think fruit wood isn't the most stable lumber. I used a thicker blade on my craftsman 14 inch. Its fun to do but really only for small projects because its a lot of work///