Cutting Logs Into Lumber with an Alaskan Sawmill

In this video, I mill my own lumber at my cabin in the woods! Using a brand new Stihl MS 661 chainsaw with a 32" bar, ripping chain and a Granberg 24" Alaskan Sawmill, I create true 2" x 4" boards, and a few 1" x 8' live edge slabs.

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[salvadorsepulveda]

Makes an old man wish for younger days. Nice mill 👍

[dropshot]

To prevent the log from rolling over, make the first cut like you are doing now, then roll the log with the flat side down, now it is stable and won't roll and no need to pinch the log any more.
I really like these videos you make, showing how you can do and achieve things while not needing the latest and greatest gadgets and tools. I think the new saw was a good investment though, as was the Alaskan mill.

[RobertCretanhero]

Every city dweller is envious of your life choice but not the hard work. Great energy in all your videos Diego. 😎🇬🇷

[tgs]

Watch surviving ringworm ! Expert on milling !

[dundas]

the center bar with the handle can be adjusted closer to you. center it to the log's your working with. very cool set up, and my kind of fun as well

[VnazT]

Good lord, you found the hardest way to make a 2x4!

[michaelmilbrath]

You might want to watch “Surviving Ringworm”. On that channel Ryan uses chainsaw mills to make all his structures in the “U.P.” Of Michigan. He’s created a number of ways to manage hauling and manipulating logs such that he doesn’t over stress his back.

[tikacalifornia]

Funny how each of us sees different things with these videos. I was thinking about how the saw dust is so useful to me. When I clean comb to make bee's wax, there is a lot of icky stuff that gets scraped off after each cleaning of the wax until it's candle ready. I mix this discard with saw dust and make a wonderful fire starter with it.

In the meantime, your lumber looks great!

[DouglasLeslie-bh]

Get yourself a rail system you won’t regret it.!! and by the way, I really love your channel.!👍 Keep up the good work.😊

[bobjarrard]

Mill them where they fall, haul the lumber, leave the slash. Save your back. Bob in Nevada

[catherineweedman]

The learning process takes time. Keep in mind, if you know what you’re doing you aren’t learning. Won’t take you long.

[rkon]

Great Video!! For ripping a straight edge for 2x4 etc.. consider investing in the Makita cordless track or circular saw. The beauty of this is the track guide rail can be right on your mark and rip a straight line. The rail guides come in different lengths and can be connected so you can rip straight lines for long boards as long as you have enough guide rails. There are a ton of videos on these. Festool, Makita, powertec rails are all compatible

[Pack.Leader]

You've got such a great channel going. What a resource for those who also want to do these things and don't have the experience. Thank you for being so open about the learning process. That's worth its weight in gold. Bless you, Diego. 🙏🕊👊

[svgal]

Glad you bought a mill set up.. Worth every penny.. Thank you you're my Sunday morning zen.. Chainsaws & coffee..

[chantaln]

I’ve been reading the comments & I must say that your followers have a bunch of great suggestions or words of encouragement.
I really love ❤️ your channel 😊

[florencecampbell]

Thanks for taking us along, give yourself time to learn.I know you are a perfectionist, but it’s a new school day every day.Well done you, you take good care of everything you have.👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰

[Warpcaller]

Mad respect to you for trying out new things all the time.

[Unknown-pcyq]

Very nice new saw and mill setup. Grandberg makes good stuff. With a chain that long, I would be looking into their chain sharping setups. You have enough saws and chains to warrent a tool to speed that process up. Great video as always.

[Olderthantime-ic]

I really enjoyed watching you enjoy your new toys, love all you do. So much fun.

[pambrewer]

Love to see someone work and figure the best way .
Wish I could smell the fresh cut wood.😊😊