Milling

STL325: From Logs to Lumber
September 20, 2024

Amanda is joined by Brenon Plourde and Logan Wittmer to discuss milling logs, drying lumber, and their mutual "problem" of hoarding the perfect board.
Jig for milling lumber at the bandsaw
July 18, 2024

This simple jig makes breaking down small logs safe and easy.
Predicting wood movement before resawing
March 15, 2024

Bruce Hoadley's 'Understanding Wood' provides another way to anticipate wood movement while resawing
Sponsored The jointer and planer are a team
April 18, 2022

Flat and square stock starts at the jointer to get one face flat then to the planer to get the opposite face parallel to it.
Finding and sawing wood slabs
March 7, 2022

Keep one eye open for found wood, and the other on your wallet.
How to Mill Lumber and Cut Through-Mortises
March 20, 2020

In this project video on making a step stool, learn how to cut clean through-mortises using power and hand tools.
Resawing Veneer on a Sawmill
November 4, 2019

Michael Fortune demonstrates one of his favorite outdoor activities, using his sawmill to resaw wide veneers.
A sawyer’s take on milling
October 30, 2019

For Matt Cremona, milling lumber started as a side-hustle, but thanks to Craigslist and social media, it’s turned into a viable income.
Milling Your Own Lumber
October 29, 2019

In this video on making a nightstand, you'll learn how to prepare rough lumber for the project, squaring up the stock and flattening it using machines.
Reading Wood Grain–Don’t Fight the Fibers
March 19, 2019

Better ways to read grain and make the most of your lumber

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