Hi Friends, We really hope you like this video. If you're interested in chainsaw milling, we have written a whole book on the subject: "How to make a chainsaw mill and how to use it: The tips and tricks that will unlock the magical art of planking up fallen trees" get it here: ko-fi.com/s/dd5b46e8a8 For other chainsaw-related videos here: ru-vid.com/group/PL95ElZTgRGGt9_ST0yXkRq1Qbub57UUa0 Happy woodworking, Bongo.
A breath of fresh air and a commendable attitude towards only necessary consumption. The bench is a triumph! Having only recently taken custodianship of a small woodland, half already decimated to accommodate solar PV, off-grid living and the 'dream' lifestyle:-( The lifestyle is infiltrating our systems but at 63 and 67 years old it's an exponential learning curve my aged brain can't keep up with:-) Anyway, if you ever fancy a holiday in a nice part of SW France, you'll be welcomed with open arms! Love your channel and love you and all associated with your brilliant, educational and informative sorties into a way of living that we should all be aspiring to attain. I think I'm going to be binge watching, is that the right expression? Wishing you an abundance of peace, love and light to continue your quest. Px
Hey Paul, we really appreciate you reaching out like this. We're going to save this message in the hope of less travel restricted times in the future. Peace and love, Bongo and Sam
That's awesome man is that the 881 ? I'm doing some Ghost gum ,cypress ,Norfolk and loads more ,what a beautiful piece, hay anyone else get reminded of kicking mustang when you listen to this dude 🤣🤣
Gorgeous, in one word. I’m fully aware Mother Nature is calling the shots but it’s still up to the craftsman to turn her Plan-less meandering into something beautiful. Congratulations on navigating a million bad decisions and a handful of good ones!
It's neat that you allowed a random internet fan to come and hang out and help :-) I have thought that it'd be fun to do just that when watching your vids if you weren't thousands and thousands of miles and kms away :-D It's also great that you hit it off like that. I have a good friend who I started doing some work on a car with the first time we met, and it was like we'd worked side by side for a decade immediately. Just clicked :-) good stuff.
14:30 I know little about this, not sure it this is a bad idea because it will push water into the wood. A pressure washer, just spraying water might get the foot prints out. I do know the pressure washer does well to remove the grey from sun burnt wood and mold.
Absolutely loved this. I'd like it twice if I could. Just starting out in the world of chainsaw wood work and searched this out to inspiration on how to put some kind of legs on a branch I'm building. Many thanks
that was a super cool video. I just had to fell a very large Maple tree and had been considering different project. Your bench is definately one that I will be making. Thanks for posting it.
Awesome video, really helped me not only figure out how to make my bench from live edge oak, but gave me the confidence. Love the tunes, thanks for the inspiration.
Hey, thanks Tanya! Robin kicked butt. And now knows how to mill well, so get him to make wood things - if he had spare half-rounds (slabwood) they make excellent raised beds. :)
Hieronymus, Good luck! Personally I find freehand milling ridiculously difficult. You can knock up a rudimentary CS mill from wood relatively easily and for free if you have some scraps of 2x3 on hand. Or The aluminium one I show how to make here: is quite quick: goo.gl/oCWcVt If you try it, let me know how it goes :) How big are the trees?
I tried free hand milling with my chainsaw about 40 years ago and I say why not try it? Its free lumber, pretty rough but you'll find a use for it. I milled 4 boards and I was hooked. I bought a mill and loved it. I'm from Tennessee U.S. i just found your channel it is great. It brings back old memories. As you guys say, cheers. Haha
Morning Glo, Thank you for your encouraging comment. Yeah, it was awesome to work with Robin, and honestly I think he would work great with anyone - such enthusiasm and initiative... Great to have you on board ;)
You might want to check out Arbortech. They make chainsaw type wheels that fit on angle grinders that are used for rough carving out of bowls and other things but would be great for hogging out the majority of the wood in those mortises.
Good evening Jay. Thanks for getting in touch. I had a little look after reading your message. I have idly noticed Arbortech before, but diving a bit deeper and these things look quite handy... Thanks for the tip. Peace, Bongo.
WTF the hippster shirt? :) Don't you have an old timbersports shirt you can cut the sleeves of? As to the bench: Absolutely love it. Best thing with these outdoor projects is, you can get right to it, without needing to wait 4 year for it to dry. I like to use Spax High Force srews for this type of work. They have a large contact area, and an 8x160mm with a 40Torx head has enormous clamping force, without ever splitting the wood. The idea of the crotch to use as support for the backrest...really really nice.
HAHA Hipster shirt!?? Seriously - the beach vest (?) you recon it's hipster? ? Right on about not having to wait for the wood to dry though - It's really cool to go from log to finished furniture so quick... And it cuts real easy when wet too - just make sure to oil the tools well after. Wet oak dust = super rust!
Very impressive work. Would recommend removing the bark since it can speed the decaying process and breakdown your work. Maybe try epoxy on your joints along with the screws.
The bark will probably fall off no matter what you will do so taking it off wouldn't have been a big deal... Other than the labour. The height of the bench seems high... I don't like to exceed 18 inches really for a bench height. I don't think you will have issues with the screws you put in there. The mortise and tenon will keep it from sagging down but the screws will hold it. You might need to tighten it a little in a year or two but that's the green lumber that you are using... AKA Wet wood.
Hi Gremic. haha, that old thing was a trolley-jack and some Frankenstein frame and axle that came from a skip (no idea what it was for - moving some specialist machinery maybe?)
I really enjoyed following this one, Steve and I like how you used the (crotch?) shapes to form the ends of the chairs. Do you ever use polyurethane glue? It does make a mess but is great for use outdoors and the moisture in the wood would probably help it to cure. Also, what blade was in your tracksaw? We use the same model at work and struggle to cut scaffold boards with a 48t blade. I'm guessing yours is quite coarse?
Hey Olly. Thanks! Yeah I always feel silly calling them 'crotch' bits, but that is what they are called - the bit where the branch forks. PU Glue - I have only tried the foaming gorilla glue version - I wasn't super keen - it just didn't seem to hold very strong compared to my usual. I will have to double check the blade, I think it's a 28tooth or similar. I think a DeWalt one, but again would have to check.. If you have seen some of the other vids where I'm ripping poplar slabs with it - it does struggle - a course sharp blade is the key.
Quick question on sharpening for ripcutting/milling ( and I know the answer is "it depends" but give it your best shot ): how often do you typically sharpen the chain ? Does it ever happen to have to sharpen half way through a (not huge) slab? It happens to be to be half way through (7' long, 12-14'' wide) a red oak slab and by the end of the board I feel I am cutting stone. Should I suspect something wrong with my setup or just shut up and sharpen more often ... cause that is life :) ?
Hey Zgabarici. The question may be quick, but the answer certainly isn't. Such a big subject, I have been planning to do a video on this for ages. So hold on for that. But to give it a crack now... Sounds like something is amiss. It is unusual to need to sharpen mid slab - only normally needed if you hit a patch of sandy earth in the bark, or an embedded stone or something. As you say it does depend. One of the cool things about having a long bar and chain is that you don't have to sharpen it so often. So what size bar and chain you running? Short ones will need more regular attention. If the wood is dry it makes a difference. Dry oak is approximately twice as hard and abrasive when dry than wet. When wet the chain and bar stay cooler too, and aux oiling is less important... Ok there's some thoughts for now...
Appreciate the answer, but yes : shorter (20'') chain/bar, drier oak, maybe dirt ... I'll try to resharpen and try different types of wood and just learn from experience I guess ... Will look forward for the video on sharpening. In real life things rarely go as smoothly as in youtube videos :) I appreciate the sequences of things falling, cuts going wrong, etc feels like a more real experience
14:30 also, talking about how you liked the chainsaw feel without gouges, look at this pattern, I think it kind of looks nice. I think I was killing my chain when I was forcing it through like that. ru-vid.comCFzt2usFhNg
So, 2018... I bet it got shaky within one year and fell apart within 2. Am I right? Typically, one wants seasoned tenons into green mortises, for rustic furniture. This way, the tenons stay stable, and the mortises dry/shrink tighter onto them with age.
It's actually still going strong. I think because the joints were so large, twist and warp of the board kept things tight? The sap wood's a bit fungal of course - but then it was all untreated in any way and has seen a few Welsh winters...
Its a Sieg X3 Mill Drill. It's been very useful and a good learning tool. Especially handy if you don't already have a pillar drill. Just wish it was bigger and more rigid ;)
Great teamwork, and excellent bench. I do have a question, though: were you running your chainsaw at low rpm through the cut? If so, does that give you that “furry” finish you were describing vs high rpm, clean finish?
Hi again Chad, thank you for the question. No, rpm was kept high in the cut - in general I think it's best for the saw to be cutting WOT the whole time you are removing material - I only slow down for very thin sections, or when I start and stop (to put in wedges for example). I am not fully sure what determines if you get 'furry finish' but I think it has a lot to do with the grain direction, type of fibres, and of course the chain... Many factors. Probably though, I am just using the term 'furry' a bit imaginatively... ;)
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Hi again, Yes. You can do that with oak on the black stains from reactions with tannic acid, but... In the past we have found it a slow process, that's not super reliable and can be a bit patchy. Works good in some circumstances though, when you can't remove any material. Thanks again for the comment, Bongo.
Hey Johnny. HAHAHA. No, sadly it's not. It's an old charity shop top of unknown origin I'm afraid. It's a shame because it's well worn out now and I want another just like it, but can't find anything similar. Peace, Bongo.
