0191 DIY beams for the cabin build on an Alaskan sawmill.
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Milling a 21’ long log to be used for beams in the cabin build.
Our Woodland sawmill will only mill 16’ long logs but we needed two 21’ beams so we got out the Alaskan sawmill.
Who are the "Mitchells In Alaska?" Retired brothers, Tony & Perry. as well as Perry's wife Carolyn and their son Tyler and his wife Ginny + 4 dogs and 2 cats.
What are we doing? We are building an off-grid homestead in the Alaskan wilderness that consists of three cabins. We will clear land, saw our own lumber from trees we cut, and build cabins and outbuildings. We have already built a couple of our outhouses and an outdoor shower, etc.
Currently, we're all sharing one tiny cabin while clearing land and milling logs to build 2 more cabins, gardens etc. It's an adventure most would not even attempt & most think we are crazy for doing. An experience of a lifetime & the biggest adventure we've been on. We're learning many new things along the way as well as applying the skills we already have.
Come along on this adventure with us & laugh at our goofs. Connect with us on Facebook at / mitchellsinalaska
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More videos the better...thanks
Must be a right of passage to hit a nail/screw when first using the Alaskan Mill. Really messes up our chains. Cabin is looking good guys, keep it up!
I do not know anything about sawmill cutting, but that looks incredible smooth
good to see you caught the clearance problem over the windows and doors. Saving headaches down the road.
You're good. Keep up!
When the cabin is finished, you can look at that beam & remember, "we made that!"
Worked good
Good job, guys! Love your location. 👍😎🇨🇦🌲🇺🇲
It's getting very beautiful I'll follow you here from Brazil ...congratulations
@MitchellsInAlaska
2 жыл бұрын
Hello in Brazil. Thank you for following along.
You just saved yourself a lot of money!!
@MitchellsInAlaska
2 жыл бұрын
Yes it did
Saw is 92cc. I don’t know of a 97cc stihl. And get yourself a ripping chain. Will help a bunch. Good video.
@MitchellsInAlaska
Жыл бұрын
We have only used it a couple times. Usually we use the bandsaw mill but this one was too long
@jonathonkennedy9321
Жыл бұрын
@@MitchellsInAlaska for sure. I haven’t done much myself but my 661 mag does a great job for beams where I don’t want the haul them on my shoulder I can just make one lol
👍👍👍👌❤
Sure would have been easier with a sharp chain ! Have fun !
@MitchellsInAlaska
2 жыл бұрын
It was sharp before hitting the screw.
Couldn't place beam or log up on trestles.? Back bending and poor knees.😊 Jig works well.
@MitchellsInAlaska
2 жыл бұрын
We should have for sure
Don't saw nails and screws ! An ol dull saw will really hard work a man !
Are you using a ripping chain or just a standard crosscut chain on your 92cc saw? A ripping/milling chain usually puts out larger chips of sawdust with a few long stringy pieces, especially on spruce. Ripping chains cut with the grain about 2x as fast as a normal chain. I like your creative solution for milling longer logs.
@MitchellsInAlaska
2 жыл бұрын
We were using a standard chain. We resharpened the chain after hitting the screw and it took a little over 5 minutes to make the 21’ cut
@aspendell209
2 жыл бұрын
@@MitchellsInAlaska 2-3 mins max for a cut like that with a ripping chain. How many more 16'+ beams to cut? Our Lowe's and Home Depot in Wasilla sometimes have them in stock, but AIH should have them for sure, though a bit more expensive.
@MitchellsInAlaska
2 жыл бұрын
We only had to do the one
Where is your safety equipment when using the chainsaw?
@MitchellsInAlaska
2 жыл бұрын
I know we weren’t wearing any there but we should have been