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Zippo! I am 72 years old and I have my dad’s old zippo. I can still smell his pipe tobacco after hearing that familiar sound. Thanks for the happy memories.

The sound of a Zippo is indeed unique and distinctive, much like racking the slide on a 12 gauge..........most people (our age) recognize it instantly.

MIKE, that 'sound'? Brings back a very teachable memory for me! At 4 years old, I remember being, intrigued how my Dad's Zippo worked while sitting on his lap, so he showed me! Well,... I could elaborate on the story but the good thing is my parents didn't have to call the Fire Department, but my butt was burnin for a few days and my parents weren't talking for a week. I'm 68 now, and still remember it clearly! That 'sound',... that smell of the Sunday paper burning,...that belt !!!

The unmistakable sound of a zippo lighter. The lighter that won WW2.

Thanks for some great memories of my Dad’s Zippo in the morning waking me up for school. WWII vet of the conflicts in the South Pacific that just passed away at age 94. Those were truly better times where I was taught respect.

I have my Dad’s Very well worn Zippo he carried probably from 1950 when he was in the Army and all through the 60’s. I still use it for lighting fires. Thanks for the memories Mike. ☕️🦌

I knew what the sound was as soon as I heard it. My grandfather had a zippo lighter. Brought back memories of my grandfather.

Good to see daughter eva. Its crazy how grown up she is. I remember on one of the early intros, she was just a little bitty thing ice skating on the pond. Stay safe everybody

In an instant, the sound of a zippo lighter. Best made and guaranteed lighter ever. Good to see family working together. God Bless

Good Almost Heaven Afternoon to the Morgan's!! I absolutely love seeing Eva. Michael and Melissa, you've raised a beautiful, humble and intelligent young lady!! All of your children should make you proud!!

Morning Mike and the OWTM family. It's 7:15 AM here in Central WI with the current temperature of 11° F. But the sun is starting to peek through the pines. Hope you all have a Great day 👍🌞🐺

Zippo lighter, heard that sound many times while I was in the Army, haven't heard that sound in probably 40 years. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!

Wow, that sound... I knew it in an instant. My dad used a Zippo lighter exclusively. The sound and smell bring back so many memories of him and my childhood. Dad had quite a few of them his everyday trusted ol faithful, a real shiny one for Sundays, one for the holidays, one for special events. I have em all in a display case, except ol faithful, I carry it everyday. It's always fueled up and ready to go. So many times it has come in handy. Dad passed almost 15 years ago on May 18th, when I put it in my pocket each day, I say good morning Pop and every night I say good night when I place it in my valet tray on my dresser. I'm sure Zippo knows how much they are a part of the fabric of America for my generation, but I don't think they know how priceless they are as family heirlooms they have become. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Keep em comin, I'm rootin fer ya.

My dad was sales manager at Castle Rubber Co. Located in East Butler Pa. One of his best customers at the time was Zippo. Once a month or so he visited them to check on them. They supplied the little rubber gasket on the inside bottom. They gifted him with many special lighters over the years. He's been gone for 17 years now but we still have his fantastic collection of zips.

Everyone had a zippo lighter when I was in Vietnam with some pearl of wisdom scribed on the lighter. that sound brought back memories of the War we all hated!

That maple is gorgeous!! And gigantic!! What ever you do with it, it will be amazing. Would love to see it made into a piece of high end furniture.

Vintage lighters, vintage cars, vintage stereos, my vintage tractor , 1965 IH Cub Cadet 100…life is good !

Wow! With The Help You Produced Lumber In A Hurry!! Zippo Great Quality!! Thanks Mike For The Video!! Keep Smiling On!! 😅👍👊❤️

Another great video Mike, with my coffee this morning. Speaking of Zippo Lighters, I still have mine that I bought at the PX when in arrived in Korea in October 22, 1966. Even thought I was not a smoker then or now, I used the Zippo Lighter to light the Diesel Stove that we had in the Army Barracks and in the Orderly Room where I worked. I had my name put on my lighter on one side and 66 Korea 67 on the other side, to indicate the 13 months I was stationed overseas. On the bottom of the lighter is IIII Zippo IIII to tell when it was made meaning April 1966. It still works when I put lighter fuel in it.

good morning Mike, I live one mile from the ZIPPO plant here in Bradford Pa It always makes me smile when I see someone holding a ZIPPO and yes that sound is very distinct! When I was growing up I lived right next to the plant. Have a great day

Good morning to all, Ive traveled past the Zippo plant many times, but never had the chance to stop. I'm not a smoker, so owning one was not a big deal but i had a number of friends who had one and yes, they had a distinct sound. One I hadn't heard for years until your video😢😢. Thank you for that moment. I was hoping to see Eva "master" the sawmill while filming😂😂. Maybe next time!! That pine looked really nice. I made a couple of chimney cupboards out of white pine, a number of years ago for my wife and a niece. Stained Brenda's with a blue water stain with a clearcoat and my niece's with a red milk paint. The blue one looked quite nice, better than originally thought. Hope you'll dry some for a few furniture projects later on. The maple, selling it to a bigger mill is probably a good idea. Have a good day and you and Melissa should take Eva out to dinner while she's home on break. Enjoy your time together 😊😊

Zippo lighter sound brings back my Nam days. Smokers all had at least one. Someone would yell out "who has some fluid" to refill them. Many had their unit insignia on them. To all my fellow Nam vets, Agent Orange safe!

Your right it was a better time. I had my Zippo and truly loved that sound. Fortunately I no longer smoke, but still have the lighter. When you were turning that big log the reflection from the shipping container made the skid steer look green!

GOOOOOD SATURDAY MORNING EVERYONE from an absolutely pouring rainy day here in Virginia Beach…makes me smile to see Levi & Eva working with their dad. Thanks for sharing Mike. Have a day HELLOOOO Hunter 😊

I am very glad to see the next generation starting at the woodyard. I hope that it goes on for many generations.

Eva and Levi make me feel very good about our future. They really do.

I smoked when I was younger and when I went into to Army everyone that smoked (mostly all) had a Zippo lighter. Those second cuts on the sawmill are valuable! Nice to see Levi and Eva on the videos!

Good morning Morgan family, I have several Zippo’s they had all been gifted to me by family and friends. The smell of the fuel when lit gives me memories of the gas lighting in my dads first caravan, great memories 😊👍

Bought a zippo in 68. Guaranteed for life ! had it repaired once in 76 .they had it back to me in six days ! still downstairs in my desk!

Good morning Morgan's from BUCKS COUNTY pa. So crazy I'm 58 years old today the 23rd and I have a zippo that I have had from my dad. It stays in my golf bag for when I enjoy a nice cigar when golfing. Love that lighter always brings me back to my dad. Have a day everyone .

Mike, you sent a shiver down my spine when you climbed between the large log and the stack of logs and started cutting! The large log could broken loose and rolled towards you. I wish you would have at least grabbed the log with your skid loader grapple. FYI: Love your channel and your opinions on our nation.

“That kind of stuff gets me excited”, Now that’s a perfectly understandable statement Mike. And yes, I had found an old zippo lighter in the kitchen junk drawer a while back ( by the way I need a bigger drawer) and when I flicked it open it brought back old memories of my Dad. Kind of like hearing an old song, brings back old memories. Hi Eva!

It took me 5 seconds to recognize the sound. It's amazing. I remember that sound by all the WW II movies me & my brother watched growing up. Thanks Mike

There are so many good memories of my grandfather lighting his pipe with a zippo. I think I personally watched him wear 2 of them out. Definitely better times back then.

The sound of the famous ZIPPO. The Zippo museum was an awesome place to visit. Also stop by Kinzua Bridge State Park and the Kinzua Dam while up north.

I have my Zippo light from Vietnam and it still works fine. Even thought I haven’t smoked since my service days it is a treasured item.

After I delivered the morning paper I helped a guy from the dairy deliver milk. He smoked Kools and had a zippo…loved the smell and the distinct sound of a zippo!

Jacket boards then flitches. Very recognizable sound. I have family in Bradford and I had taken a tour of their facility. Awesome

I have my dad & grandads zippo’s - very distinct sound for sure! Thanks for the memories … love your work and videos

Eva each fall and spring break I worked on the farm and during the summer I worked running a baler in a man made fiber plant. With a pocket full of money, it was hard to go back to school. My Dad always said "you can work the rest of your life running the baler or go back to school" . My first job after finishing my college years and military duty, was in a mill as a part of management... SOOOO Eva if you do not wish to go back to school then always know you have a job "off bearing wood" LOL My opinion has changed over the years about degree's. Even though I have established a business and a music scholarship in my parents name and served on the alumni board, I am now to the point that learning a trade can be more valuable! Social growth living in a dorm was eye opening... take care and glad to see you home on your break, instead of in Florida on a beach.. Your parents and brother are a great example of how a dream can come true... REMEMBER a dream without a plan of action is only a wish! Happy Easter to all of you! Proud to see a family working together putting into a plan of action to reach their DREAMS!

Takes me back to my childhood, Dad always carried one! Count me in the group that still holds on to one of my Dads lighters!

I’m glad you did this big tree. This is very exciting and the best thing you probably have done so far very interesting. You have a great show. I love it.

I'm about your age Mike and as a kid my father got me into collecting lighters . I have many different kinds but the Zippos I'd say are all my favorites. I still have them all.

Love Your videos. I miss the "Old Days Too". There was a Development going in across from our house in Gettysburg PA, years ago. They buldozed a giant Spalded Maple tree and were going to put it into thier burn pit. I talked to the construction company and asked if I could get that log. They said yes. I took it to a guy that sawed it into lumber, dried it and made it into tongue and groove flooring for me. I refin7she my living room or den with it. Absolutely Georgous Stuff. Please keep that log and make lumber out of it. You'll be amazed at the beauty. I also made a mantel over the fireplace with a thick slab. Mark

Thank you for sharing. Zippo the only lighter to carry. Eva is the future of Morgan Lumber, and on the side, she can run her fitness consulting out of the Game Room. All the best to you and your family.

I had not thought about that for years - every ship in the Navy had zippo lighters with the ship logo. Fond memories of a better time for sure.

yep - knew it was a Zippo lighter from the first click! Found out two days ago that I have Black Walnut trees on my land, so I'm getting a sawmill as soon as my tax rebate arrives. I also have a lot of building projects to do and the mill will help me make use of all the Eastern Red Cedar I have as well. Doing what I can to be better prepaired for the future - whatever that brings. Have a Day!

MIKE!! Your intro was so moving to me. I don’t have the words to explain why but, a beautiful memory of my dad. I just want to say that I know from the comments already that you plucked heart strings in a lot of people with that. What a simple and yet thoughtful way to lead off. Thank you Mike!

You might want to think about taking a couple slabs off of that big maple with an Alaska mill, that way you will still have all that lovely maple wood.

I also liked the smell of the Zippo. Haven't smoked for over 20 years, but still love the sound and smell of a Zippo 😊.

You are a truly pioneer thinking / acting family carrying on in the finest American traditions!!!!!!!!!! You have my utmost admiration & respect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Never thought I would have so much fun talking about a zippo lighter all these many years later wow!

Live in Bradford, Pa thanks for the shoutout! My wife worked at Zippo for 42 years.

That maple was a BEAST! It didn't look very big on the video until you put your tape on that base and then while manipulating it with the skid steer. That was some beautiful wood you, Eva, and Ty turned out on your mill.

Good Morning Morgan Family 🌞- Have a Wonderful and Blessed Day 🤠. I remember that lighter.

WOW is that 97-2 a hybrid, as its part John Deere green. HaHa. nice to see your new helper. Hope all is well with your entire family.

Just a tip Mike ,when cutting always stay on the open side of the log you are cutting Don't put yourself between the log and the stack .If that rolls you don't have many options to get out of the way . The open side you have an area to move out of the way . That is big and very heavy wood ,working by yourself always be careful. That could crush and trap you in a second.I don't want to see you get hurt. Worked in logging in northern Ontario and seen some accidents that I wish I didn't. Take the extra few seconds ,i'm sure you know all about how accidents can happen ,you were gas and oil, as well as heavy construction and blasting. Sometimes we get involved with what we are doing and we don't take the extra few moments to make our work area safe . Don't want to see anyone ever get hurt ,love the videos keep up the great work.

Two things: As soon as I heard the Zippo lighter sound I thought of my Dad who passed away almost 30 years ago. Second: your daughter, like her mother is beautiful and has the same mannerisms of mom!

Rolling through that pine. Hi to Eva. I hope she is enjoying her college experience.

I collect and repair old vintage Boy Scout pocket knives i.e. Remington, etc. I was asked by Case in Bradford PA to bring two examples of knives they did not have in their museum. What a great facility they have their and of course the Zippo lighters. That's certainly a large log. It was good to see Eva ... i will need to check out her new video's.

Good morning everyone. Perfect morning for a Mike Morgan production.

Good morning y'all !!! Hope everyone has a great day!

I have several of my Dads old lighters, pretty cool for sure. As far as the maple log goes, WOW! that's a chunk of wood there.

Pine in general grows faster than many hardwoods. Red oak seems to grow fairly fast here in Wisconsin. Through decades of hunting in the northern forests of Wisconsin, I am amazed on how the forest changes over the years.

yup, I have a daughter that is very willing to help dear old dad when he is doing something... I've also learned that she helps more if the hearing protection and gloves are pink so they are really hers....LOL

I carried a Zippo for years but switched to Bics because they didn’t leak in my pocket like the Zippos did when I filled them with fluid. The sound is as universally recognized as the sound of someone racking the action of a pump shotgun.

I knew that sound! Old memories for sure. Just so you know I’m working on moving 14” of snow this morning up here in Glens Falls NY. I almost put my snow blower away the other day😀

Good Saturday morning Morgan Family! Rainy and dreary here in SE PA. Hope you have a great weekend!

What a way to start the video! Haven't picked up a zippo in years. During the Navy days, every ship and major command had them in the Ships' Store. We have a collection of probably 100 of them, the vast majority still in their box. Brought back a lot of great memories in one little sound.

ZIPPO, the pride of Bradford, along with CASE knives. Mom came home from WalMart with 4 boxes of our fav GS cookies. A GOOD day.

Good morning! Glad it’s just a me! Just start doing something even something small. Even when you don’t feel good just something small . It will go from there

When I smoked, I used a Zippo for awhile. Then I realized I tasted the fuel when I lit up. Thankfully, I quit smoking. Nice to see Eva's smiling face. Good worker like her mom. Curly maple is great for instrument builders. Might want somebody to take a look at it.

I have a small collection of Zippo lighters still in the box from my time in the Navy. They were very popular and each ship, squadron or base had them with the command logo on them.

Very impressive maple log. Hard to judge to size until you see the SVL97 latch onto it and struggle to move it.

That red pine was very nice. And most were pretty straight and seemed to cut without a lot of waste. Good looking g lumber

The good Ole zippo!!! Still have mine the the F.O.E bought me when I was drafted. They had my name, U.S. Army, 03-18-1971 inscribed on it.

Man that new saw just rips through the big end of that maple.

Zippo sent and entire box of parts to my fathers Seabee battalion during WW II so the sailors didn’t have to wait for Zippo to repair and send them back . There were flints , striker wheels , cases and I think even fluid . You can always tell a Zippo by that sound 😊😊😊😊😊

Zippo Lighters and Case Knives Built in same Factory. You are right there is something with the sound of a Zippo.

Eva done very well with the mini digger the best thing is take it easy and don't rush or panic it wouldn't be long till Eva will be running the sawmill if she keeps this in mind ( take it easy don't panic and work safely Rome wasn't built in a panic ) that's what an 84 year old lady told me when i was in my early to mid 20's i'm 49 now there great words to think back on

Funny how iconic that sound is. I knew exactly what it was tho I've never smoked either. But lots of people had them back in my youth and it seemed like almost everyone did smoke back then. But yeah, iconic sound.

Mike I knew that sound the first time I heard it. A Zippo lighter. I don’t smoke anymore, but I’ve still got my Zippo lighter. It was really good to see Eva. I enjoyed the sawmill as always. Thanks and take care!👍❤️

Good morning Mike! Very nice video, that's a huge log. Watched Eva the other day with the excavator. Nice to see her enjoying the time home.

...beautiful Ms Eva Wonder thats a great stack of awesome lumber in short time the western reds about my favourite .?!!!. TY ..!

When i hear a Zippo it reminds me of my dad wearing a white t shirt with a pack of Lucky Strikes rolled up in the shirt sleeve .

Zippo lifetime guarentee , Then the smell of that first light up. Got to be one of America's best accomplishments.

Love that sound! I can still remember the feel of the weight of a quality Zippo in my hands.

Where you took that firewood round off that monster maple log, did you notice all the tap holes? That tree had been used to make maple syrup for a lot of years. You're right about the red pine, it is great for a lot of applications. Enjoy your channel.

Morning Mike, snow on the ground! Warming up next week.... Pete 🇨🇦

Mike have you ever thought about hooking up a dust collector with a flexible hose to the sawmill. I tell you it would pick up a lot of dust every day. My shop DC saves me 2-3 hours of cleaning every week.

Nice to see Eva . Nice chips , sharp chain . Big log . The log is suppose to go up . Not the back end of the skid loader . Worked better with shorter log .

Mike you should take some extra time and quarter saw those two big red oaks. Once kded it would be worth 5 times as much when qtr sawn

That sound so brings back memories and it reminds me of the clicker sound WW2 airborne used to identify each other.

I was just thinking how the sound of the chainsaw takes me back to my youth, cutting wood with my Dad. Then remembering the stories he and my uncle would tell how they would get accused of "riding the saw" when they were using the old 2 man saws cutting big logs the size of that Maple. 🤔😉I guess we have been spoiled by technology without even realizing it.

Mike, I wonder if Bucking Billy Ray would be interested in WV tree harvesting to add to each others shows. Seems a great way to expand both viewer numbers, & a heck of a show to boot. Thanks for the great videos, it's how I relax after coffee in the AM.

I was going to say Zippo’s are made in Bradford PA but that wouldn’t be new information for you. I have been to the museum in the late 90’s while I was visiting a friend who still lives in Bradford. The Zippo was used by almost every soldier in WWI. My father and grandfather both used Zippo’s for their pipes. I have both of them now. That certainly is a big maple Mike. Hello to Hunter Mellisa, Eva and the rest. Jeff from Ontario

There is no better smell than freshly cut red pine IMO after 40 yrs as a joiner I still love it

Bpy, all those first cuts off the logs you make would make great rustic siding for something like your hunting blind in West Vir. Instead of just burning them up. Log cabin look

We've put some bigger then the mill calls for on our mill. Had to slide it closer to the head and turn it more often to get it down to size then it was off and running

Hey Mike, thanks for the video. The end of the Maple would make a Great table slab, if you could cut about 4-5 inches thick. That's pretty.