New Morton Building at Linda's Sawmill
This past year was a busy one for the sawmill crew and not just with sawing.
This video captures our Morton Building being constructed;
Plus, Linda and the sawmill crew busy doing their part before and after.
Link to my video about the tornado: • Wood-Mizer LT50 Surviv...
Sincere Thanks to:
--The Good Lord for making this project possible.
--My wonderful family of hard workers, for your share of the work, and putting up with me being too busy for a lot of "fun family time."
--Morton Building Crew (Phil, Tyler, and Steve) for allowing us to take time lapse photos of your top quality hard work.
--Merta Concrete Crew (Dennis, Brian, and Joe) for taking on our massive concrete project, so we could have best concrete possible. Thanks, also, for putting up with us trainees and our cameras. And thanks to John, for taking time off to help us.
--Benjamin Root Photography for the family portrait
--My viewers for patiently waiting for this video
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I have read every comment and am in awe of how much wonderful feedback everyone has given! THANK YOU, EVERYONE! I would love to respond to every comment, but have decided that a blanket message will have to suffice, at least for the time being.
I will include a couple of answers to the most common questions:
1.Post Frame buildings, at least in our area, generally have the concrete slab placed after the building is erected. Stick frame buildings are the opposite, because the walls are anchored to the concrete stem wall (footing with stub wall) foundation, not a post.
2.Footings have to reach below the "frost line" and 4 feet is common for our area. Although, on a recent, very cold winter, we had reports of frost as far down as 6.5 feet.
3.The Morton building company uses their own lumber (Southern Yellow Pine, that does not grow locally). Realistically speaking, though, Pine framing lumber is generally cheaper from the bulk suppliers than we can buy the logs for, and then we would still have to mill it.
4.I hurt my shoulder when using the "drag back tool" and was unable to pull back with a rake for the rest of the summer.
Thanks again, EVERYONE, for watching and supporting my channel! Linda :)
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I have to say that Linda performed well above average in this video. Not many women out there will work as hard as she did. Linda and her sons are not afraid of work which in this day and age there is a lot of that laziness going on. You know about construction and you all know it is very hard work. To see Linda step up and do more than her fair share is totally amazing. Mom is not afraid to get her hands dirty and has raised her sons very well. I really enjoyed this video and Linda's voice over in this video. Hope to see more of you working on your beautiful home and business.
It's unbelievably refreshing to see hard working people actually building a business in this country no a days. This is how this country was founded and should still be done by everyone. Most big business wants to see how much money they can get out of the thing before they sell it to China. You guys are incredible. I am overjoyed to see you succeed.(And you will)
I've been a builder for more almost 40 years. I never take time to watch a full KZread video on any kind of construction because I rarely have the time and it's too work related for me to relax to. This one was the longest ones I've ever seen you put up; I do watch all your sawmill videos. I watched this entire video and think it's one of the very best pieces I've seen on KZread. The work of your family and your contractors was music to the eyes... and your narration was superb. May you, your children and your grandchildren have many many years of excellent service from this fine structure.
@LindasSawmillCinema
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Linda
@pacificcoasthiking
6 жыл бұрын
Well said, Long Dark Night. I couldn't agree more.
You put those blokes to shame. You were three times quicker on the shovel than they were and no standing back to have a rest. Well done, you and your boys did a fantastic job on your new shed and your commentary was excellent. Very enjoyable video, thank you.
You are a great American Family That every one in the Country should be Proud Of Thanks For Your hard work and love for family ,, Now day's family's are Greedy for all thy can get like mine ,, God Be With You and thanks for a wonderful video gives me hope
For me - as a physicist phd in building commercial satellites I can only admire your hard work. Simply GREAT !! Reminds me a bit to my activities in the late 60ies when I (small school boy) build my own small observatory for astronomical observations on a meadow; at that time also learning how to get around myself with concrete and other previously unknown building equipment.
you have motivated me to persue a repurposed wood biz at 60 yrs old youngness we takecdown barns nad old structures the make tables ect. god has his hand in our work also keep up the vids, its good to see hard workers
Fabulous! What stands out for me, more than the beautiful building, is the work ethic imbued in you your family. That's not an accident! I'm sure you worked a lot harder raising your family, than you did putting this structure, together. Mom, you're a true inspiration! May the Lord shower his blessings upon you, and yours.
No wonder we haven't seen any videos lately. Not a problem. Much more important to get this building and surrounding area completed. Nice work as usual Linda. Thank you. Looking forward to more sawing videos as well.
Simply stated, awesome production and commentary. You do the work as some have said of many people, its what makes America Great (Again). Many are sadly lost in a generation, if they watched this video they might understand why this country is amazing!
Great video of how believers turn adversity into gain. And working with wood is the best smelling job in the World. My Swedish ancestors worked in the woods, my Granddad was a sawyer/millwright, my Dad was actually born in a lumber camp in Central Oregon in 1918 and grew up to be a Mechanical Engineer who revolutionized lumber stacking in the World. His name was Sid Lunden. I really enjoyed your video and subscribed to your channel. Blessings.
Linda, YOU My Lady, are an inspiration ! You work better than a good many 20 year old Boys could now days. Well done You Girl xx
GREAT building............thanks for sharing..............I don't believe I have ever watched so much work being done in 30 minutes in my life. Time to take a break, I am retired and not use to this much work. Thanks
I wonder if many of your viewers appreciate just how much intense manual labor that building represents. And how much of it you did yourselves. Having done some on smaller buildings, I do. And you have my heartfelt congratulations. Very well done, indeed.
We should all be humbled. While some people are content to sit back and complain "Whhaaaa...someone HAS to take care of x,y,z" Here is someone that basically said "Screw it, Let's get this finished and completed." No excuses, just hard work and amazing work ethic by everyone. Nicely done indeed.
I think you do a great job with your videos. As a caricature carver an supplier of cut-out in basswood for the class I just love wood as you all do. I don't know what state you are in but I love watching you work. Your videos are so professional. They inform a guy like me that is retired and with a few disabilities one from the military in the early 70's and more receintly a brain tumor. We hired a local farmer in the 80's with a bandsaw mill to slab out two oaks we had to take down. He did them right and dried them in his barn and delivered them when done. Wow you sure must take care not to hurt your back. Please everyone be carefull.
My hat's off to one hard working little lady and her crew.
What to say in the voice-over, indeed! Without that admission one would never have suspected a hint of self-doubt here. Your narration of this video is as perfect and natural as are all your others. I often marvel at the (production) talents possessed of so many KZreadrs. It's no wonder that many folks prefer this medium over television. You outdo the "professionals" at their own game. Good job!
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Such nice feedback...Thank you for the compliments! And thanks for watching! Linda
@phyedguy
7 жыл бұрын
LindasSawmill
Wow, one building finished in 30 minutes. Its fun to watch the video even if its in time warp. More power to you mam Linda and family and plus your dog.
you are a great inspiration to younger & middle aged females to do as you can and don't shy away from something you have never tried. Good for you !
Linda ...... you are one tough babe. Thanks for sharing that year with us.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you and you are welcome! Thanks, also, for watching! Linda
Thanks Linda for all that time spent on this video the effort shows
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome, Thank you for the feedback and appreciation! And thanks for watching! Linda
You are the hardest working mom ever. Excellent video. It seems you put your heart and soul into everything you do. I had a Grandma that way. She keep books on the farm me and my siblings grew up on. After her death at 101 good hard working years I discovered receipts for farm implement, tractors, cars, houses, the farm, fine silver and furniture. She even had stacks of notebooks full of events such as tornado damage, good and bad crop years. We have the videos she took with an old brownie movie camera (she bought new). On that film that she narrated and the receipts, books and notes she maintained is a great deal of our family history and i guess most all of her's and Grampas. There all gone now, my parents and grand parents. Those days on the farm were some of the best and happiest days of my life. The best of everything to you and your loved ones. Have a long and happy life Mrs Linda
@LindasSawmillCinema
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome compliment. My goodness what an awesome story and wonderful Grandmother! Thanks for sharing! Linda
Mrs.Linda I gotta say you are definitely not afraid to work you did as much work as the men you was paying,great job!!
I really enjoyed your video and comments. I spent over 40 years in construction, mostly commercial, but never did do a pole barn like yours.
Now that's the spirit that built America! If I had a corn fed midwestern a crew like you and your kids, I would be a billionaire. Linda could outwork 2 or 3 of my average California nutcase employees that can't find the right end of a screwdriver, and walk into walls when playing with their 'smart' phone - and that's on the days that they actually show up for work. I got my work ethic from my Czech and Slovak grandparents and parents that made their way up from nothing at Ellis island. Glad to see that type of poetry in motion is still alive. Easy to forget with all the distractions in this crazy world today. I have logged and milled, moved acres of earth, built many a house, and miles of cabinetry in my businesses. So I know brilliance when I see it. You guys are golden.
Great family values. It appears that you have been blessed in several ways. Congratulations upon your. Business growth. I hope you all will have multiple generations that work here with the same enthusiasm as you and your family are.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for your kind remarks. Yes, the Good Lord has truly blessed us! Blessings to you. Thanks for watching and commenting. Linda
Linda you are a natural at this videoing and voice over stuff. Great job. Really enjoyed it!!!!
well mom you are a super mother and you have fine son,s and helpers , it is great to see family work together , I think you are fearless and would try about anything , so I wish you and your son,s the very best in life because you have so much to be proud of , that is what Hard work will get you , complete satisfaction , one of your viewers.
I had a Morton building built in 1984, not far from the Ocean. Still have it 36 years later. No corrosion. Still looks great
From my point of view, an Awesome job by an Awesome hard working family. All of your experience and talented associations have brought you to an even greater place in your family business. Your legacy is an example of 'The Great American Experience'. This and many more family businesses will encourage us to get through our struggles both individually and corporately in even our greatest challenges. Thank you for sharing. Plz continue. Can't wait to see👀those vids that you have been compiling while growing your family. ☝🇺🇸🙏💪👉...
Enjoyed your video. You folks are what America is all about. Wish you continued success...
Thank You One and all. Now that's what I call entertainment! I was just setting at my desk, and felt the sore muscles and the sweat on my brow every step of the way. What a beautiful addition to your work site that will be. Live Long and Prosper.
Linda you done good gal..fantastic job by your family. loved you were having fun as a family in between the hard work.
Best detailed building hard American workers video on Utube U rock Miss Linda! Peace and love 2U...
Linda the boss does not dig ditches, you have the boys for that :)! You are a incredibly hard working woman and I hope the best for you and the business.
I will never cease to find it amazing when a bunch of sticks and nails show up and a house, or building, appears from 'nowhere.' Very cool.
Hardest workin woman on youtube! People should use your channel and videos to show what honest hard woking Americans look like...cause people like this are why we have nice things! You have really done great on putting together a whole Lotta film..and still work n live at the same time.Im just a little 1 man tree service guy that appreciates a hard days work..and girl you put in alotta of em! I can't thank you enough! Matt in ky..
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, so much for the kind encouraging words! And thanks also for watching! Linda
MY GOD WOMEN YOU ARE THE BETTER WORKER I EVER SEEN CONGRATULATIONS
Hi Linda,Excellent video it certainly tells all the story. I think your voice over very good not too much not too little. A magnificent building which I am sure you will enjoy for years to come. Don't worry about the advertisements they help pay the way for even more of Linda's sawmill. I enjoy them all. Thank you.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, I really appreciate you taking time to comment! Thanks, also, for watching! Linda
you remind me of my baby sister her man had a small saw mill and she worked with him.you are not afraid to work just like my baby sister.I miss her so much she pass 3 yrs.ago she had a lot of health problems .I built my house with a lot of lumber that she helped saw.you remind me of her so much .
I have to say looking at some of your videos and see your work ethic and how you work with your family I must say you are a champion. God bless you and your family.
I'm very happy for you guys. Nobody is more deserving than you hard working folks. Congratulations!
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are pretty happy ourselves! Thanks for your kindness and for watching! Linda
Great video! I purchased a 4,000 sq. ft. Morton building 10 years ago, it had been fabricated about 20 years prior. It was awesome to see your video to see how it was put together. Thanks - like all your videos I really appreciated viewing it! mike
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed the videos! Thanks for watching and sharing your story! Linda
Another absolutely fantastic video, Linda. Thanks for sharing. For many of us viewers, you guys live the ideal existence! Tomorrow's Labor Day ... if anyone needs to 'chill out', it would be you.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! I'm chilling today and tomorrow, in celebration of finally getting this video to my viewers that patiently waited so long! Thanks for watching! Linda
Excellent video and voice over! Kudos on surviving economic ups and downs over the years. I've built many many buildings over the years and as fast as I was, I'd have a hard time keeping up with you! You are an inspiration to entrepreneurs everywhere.
I think you are the hardest working woman ive ever seen, no joke!!!
You are a hard working woman. And a great narrator and video-grapher.
Great Job as always Linda putting this together, enjoyed very much. Congratulations to your family, a building to be proud of.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching! Linda
My respect for you Linda.
Linda, I continue to be impressed at what a hardworking woman you are. Amazing job on the building and on the video.
What an awesome project... You and your family did a great job. Further more you have taken those many hours of videos and edited them for us... My english is not that enough to find the appropriate word to suit you. Thank you Linda for sharing this video.
AWESOME work folks and great you sourced local people to help with your project..... enjoy
good video,it can know that Linda is a hard -working woman.we always say,the god will help those hard,help themselves people.
Well, I've said this before... but I just can not get over how well you all work together. Because of what I did before I retired, I think it safe to say I have known a few thousand people, but I never knew anyone who works harder than you Linda. To say this job is impressive just doesn't get it done. I have enjoyed your videos for some time now and I look forward to what you have coming. May you continue to do well and may your family remain close and caring about each other. May God continue to bless you and keep you. I have always, from the time I found, enjoyed watching what your family does. I heard many years ago that if find something to do for a living that you enjoy, then you will never work again.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for your kindness. I appreciate your thoughtful encouragement and support of my channel. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment! God's blessings to you and yours, as well! Linda
Beautiful building and lots of backbreaking hard work! Good thing your family members are all in such good shape. I know you are very proud of it and it shows in the video, all a labor of love. Thanks for sharing it with us!
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We definitely like our new building and it is a satisfying feeling to know that we have contributed to the work. Thanks for watching and commenting! Linda
Totally, totally phenomenal!! Having grown up on a Jersey farm in Starkville, MS (home of MS State University), I know what it means for every member of the family to "pitch in" (both figuratively and literally) in order to accomplish the essential tasks necessary for a family operation to be successful. So, just watching this (and a few other of your videos) has taken me back to my youth and early adult years. So, thank you immensely for the inspirting story you told so gracefully during this video. Linda, your gentle, kind voice made us viewers feel like we were walking right along beside you and your family as you undertook this massive project. I'll bet that Morton building is buzzing with stakes and all sorts of other cool products now, too. Incidentally, at 69 years young, I have now retired from university professor status and live in Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis!) as I consult and write my books. So, I have a bit of time to explore the adventures of other fabulous woodworkers (my first teaching job was as a junior high Industrial Arts teacher---and now I love woodworking in my garage, especially helping to teach young people in the local Boys & Girls Club, many of whom have no concept of what a traditional home family is like...or how to do productive work with their hands so as to benefit the world around them) as you display your craft at which the world can marvel. Major congratulations on all your work...and thank you so much for sharing your exploits with us here on KZread. May the Good Lord continue to bless you and yours as you spread His love in this way! --Dr. Larry S. Anderson -- Tupelo, MS
What a fantastic project, and a LOT of work. Well Done.
Your sons are lucky to have you as, as mother, teacher, coworker, example citizen. your one in a million. Great job too.
Amazing! I was in the remodeling business for 30 years and have never seen a crew that worked together so well.
My hats off to you Linda for your hard work and stamina.
That is or at the very least should be an AWARD WINNING VIDEO! AMAZING.
Congratulations. I doubt I am the only one who is glad you are not built to be a Concrete "man!" I doubt I could do as well, city fella that I am. There must be a nice feeling, sitting in Your office, an office you actually helped build.. I am glad things turned out so well. I hope you and yours have better luck in the future. Best wishes and God bless.
great video Linda awesome looking building you have there. Is there no end to your talents Linda your one hard working lady no wonder you look So fit and healthy. Looking forward to seeing the mill videos take care Linda
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you, we are pretty happy with it! I am glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching! Linda
Well done. You have a great looking building and an industrious family. You're not bad on a shovel yourself!!!!
I came to this video by accident but really enjoyed it. I am in the construction biz and know what it takes to get a building like this up. You guys did a helluva job on both the construction and the video. I wish I had more people like you working with me. Excellent job!
Thanks for all the hard. Greetings from The Netherlands.
What city girls will never get, and a nice voice as well, good work.
That looks like a very nice building. Super video. Lots of work producing it. I tried to get a Morton building but I guess they didn't want my business. It took a salesman 6 weeks to initially get back to me. We spent 45 minutes on the phone and he was going to get me a quote. That was a year and a half ago, and I'm still holding my breath. I now have a great 40X48 barn by another great company.
Linda you are just absolutly brilliant.....your work ethic and dedication in doing all things is superb, as always.
All your Family and others doing this Construction quickly and Nice Job " ✅🤙😀🇨🇦 Thank's"
Looks like you are very lucky people, and I've found that the harder I work the more luck I have. Well done people.
Congrats on completing your new building. What I find most amazing is your ability to keep consistent records and sequencial videos so your can produce a professional quality Show. This is the first start to finish construction project I have ever seen that shows all aspects of the construction in one sitting. Well done Linda and family.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Such kind thoughtful feedback! Thank you! And thanks for watching! Linda
Thank you for sharing this experience with us. How proud you can be of your family. You have a wonderful work ethic that is so rare these days.
Thank you for a really enjoyable video. I will enjoy watching it again.
Very, Very Nicely Done! Bless you and your family.
You are wonder woman! Your hard work and dedication is absolutely beautiful. God bless you and your family!
I hope that this family is always filled with happiness, health and blessings.
Linda... your closing statement... "Hope you enjoy the video!" What an understatement... One of the most enjoyable vids I've yet seen on KZread; you're a "natural" at narrating! I mentioned before, it was an easy "Subscribe" when I ran across your channel. I've also worked in all the facets of construction going on in this vid.. "Jack of all, Master of none" as they say. An admirable job by all involved in this project! Will enjoy future vids as well, but take time for yourself to stay balanced. We can wait... This one was well worth the wait, and thanks so much for all that hard work.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, what wonderful feedback, Thank You! Thanks, also, for watching and supporting my channel! Linda
A very fitting video for the labor day weekend! Thanks for sharing your Blessings with us. The fruit of your labor goes far beyond the lumber you produce. For those of us that know the satisfaction of working hard and celebration of the gifts given to us, you allow us to participate vicariously in your business to appreciate the dedication of you and your family to use you talent for good purpose. God Bless you and Yours.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Yes, taking a break from the past years labor! The Good Lord has definitely blessed us in so many ways, I couldn't begin to name all of them. Although one blessing covers them all, that He is with us always if we want Him. God bless you and your loved ones. Thank you for watching and commenting! Linda
It fills me up with satisfactions to see all the hardwork you put into your life... truely amazing! Thanks and keep strong!
Thanks for all the hard work out into making the video. Along with showing people how hard work pays off. So many will not work as hard as your family does. And its great to watch all your videos. Again Thanks Pete
What a great building. Lots of hard work too. You are the best.
I worked for a man here in Indiana who had a 40x60 Morton barn...the roof paint had faded bad from weathering and they paid for everything to restore roof to like new condition...very impressed
Excellent video, excellent voiceover and the best demonstration of family hard work ever....
Yes excellent video very nicely done
You guys and gal are workers. Good to see others take pride in what ever they do!
Super Nice Building ! Wow ! Wood boiler heat and all that nice concrete. Really nice to see a small business push forward. Thank you for the video and you did great. Sharing this with a few friends. The harder you work the luckier you get !
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback! Thank you for watching and sharing it with your friends! Linda
As a ciment finisher i can say.. Good job guy's! Concrete is a team work. It cant be done by one person only.. Thanks for sharing, i hope you enjoy your new work shop. Best regards -Yves
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You're not kidding, LOTS of team work! Thanks for watching! Linda
You and your family should be very proud of a job well done. It is great thing to watch folks with powerful motivation take on a large project and do it as well as anyone. Congratulations. regards, greg (thanks for sharing
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind remarks. We are very satified with our new building! Thanks for watching! Linda
That is a great looking building, as usual you don't back down from the work.
What a fine project overall figure for this business you and your family will be sawmilling
Excellent video! Smart move to install radiant heat. Three years down the road...I hope that the building works as nice as it looks.
Linda, you did a great job editing this into one video.
Great video Linda. Its nice to see someone that actually does work as a guy. 1 Thing I did notice was there is a lot of sunshine there.....Get so solar panels all over that roof.. lol Well done.
Dear Linda, I always like your videos, but I love this one! Your time, effort, and particularly ' the voice over' is much appreciated. I know it was a lot of work. Thanks. The timing of events in our lives ( yours and mine) is quite coincidental. Just last Friday, I had two 26"-30" maple logs that I received from my neighbor (free!) sawn by a local sawyer with a Woodmizer LT40. I have some awesome 3" slabs, 6x6's, and countless planks; are have BEAUTIFUL grain! My wife Kassie, better known as 'The workout Queen', was intrigued to see the mill up close instead of at a glance in a video. Her comment was, "Man! That girl's got some guns on her! She looks good!".... and she's right, You do! SO! next year, instead of another gym membership, protein drinks, and fabletics, I think I'll simply buy her a saw mill! I'm sure I can count on your support! lol! Thanks again.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback and compliments! Fun story; My husband used to joke with friends whose wives paid for a work out, he thought they should pay us to "workout" at the mill. No takers...LOL! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! Linda
Excellent video of the process and great job on the voice over. Sad turn of events when someone would rather give up the family business than tolerate the difficulties of running it, kinda makes a serious statement about the state of small, family owned businesses in the country today. I hope the gentleman and his family that lost their home to fire are doing well. Great job Linda.
@LindasSawmillCinema
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the gracious feedback! Our country needs to be revived! Bigger isn't always better. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment! Linda
You folks are a bunch of hard workers , kudos to you !!!!
@dorothyhulson3541
7 жыл бұрын
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@dorothyhulson3541
7 жыл бұрын
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Awesome build Linda, it must be great a running Business and a brand new Shop building. Best of luck in the years to come.
You are truly an inspiration Linda.