How to Get Free Lumber - Riven Wood With Basic Hand Tools // Woodworking

I rarely pay for lumber if I do not have to free lumber is Great! So I thought I would show how to get free lumber. you can make it with just a few wedges, a sledgehammer, and a scrub plane. if you really want to get fancy you can use a froe and make Riven lumber! This is a just hand tools project.

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[shanesmith]

Hi James sir im just getting into woodworking could you do a video showing how to identify different types wood like oak, pine etc great video sir

[SigynsHope]

Thank you! I got myself a froe, and then realized the wood was far too hard to split with it, since I want woodworking materials rather than cedar shingles. This is a big help. :)

[danielsolowiej]

The best point is not only the economy and the fun, but the wood of non-commercial species, and it is the only way to get it. The complete experience from the trunk to the finished project and everything made by hand is something inexplicable, that every woodworker should live, at least once in life. I consider myself lucky just like you, for having lived it :) Very nice video !

[gregc.]

Just got into woodworking and I’m surrounded by free lumber. This video just saved me $$$$ Thank you!

[MrMaron]

The traditional way of sealing the endgrain is to stick newspaper onto with hide glue. It's realy effective and also budget frendly

[MichaelLawing]

This was awesome. One of the first Roy Underhill books I read went through the process, but seeing you do it in your driveway just makes it feel that much more accessible.

[johnpeeler]

Quick suggestion that has always helped me get the best split: use your hatchet to score a line for your split by gently hammering into the end of the log. It creates a ine of weakness in the log when the piece is to big to use a froe on. Then go back with wedges. I swear it makes a difference- much cleaner initial split. Great Vid!

[woodnerdbill]

Now you've inspired me to rive the 6 logs I've had in my garage for a year.

[anthonylau]

Great tutorial. Nice demonstration of using hand tools and that you don't need expensive machines.

[WildmanTech]

Having done this, I know how much work that was. Hats off to you my friend!

[brickdaddiy]

I see the appeal to this process. I don't really have the space to store lumber to cure for a year, but it's nice to know the process is so accessible

[eddieb]

Great narration concise and articulate

[TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Hey my brother you gave me a great idea... I'm in my neighbor's yard cutting down a tree thank you bro you the man lol :)

[YouCanMakeThisToo]

Great video! Riven lumber is so awesome.

-Caleb Harris

[levilam]

It's a good way to make use of a few local woods that you 'll never find for sale, I have a stack of plum wood drying now, and a little pear just sitting drying...

[owendaulton]

Railroad spikes work for smaller logs if you can't get wedges, and you can pick them up along most tracks

[mountainwolf]

Thanks I was looking for something like this. I need planks for knives and paneling etc so very grateful🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️

[akirak]

Awesome video! I always wondered how to make logs into nice neat boards without having to buy a bunch of powertools.

[hugodesrosiers-plaisance]

I just came back up from my basement workshop and I planed a small plank of ash wood from some split fire wood. Once I get the hang of it, it'll get easier and better! 😁😁😁

[MrJsteed]

I loved this episode and I continue to learn alot. Thanks for all your hard work. You are very inspiring.