Welding - Tractor Bucket Tooth Bar Repair The Homestead Craftsman 2024-03-04 | My Ebooks - http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlFurniture Plans - http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlThis video shows the repair of a tooth bar on my tractor bucket using a small welder.Website - www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comMy other Youtube Channel - youtube.com/@homemadehome5575
Chicken Coop Tour - 2023 - DIY Homestead The Homestead Craftsman 2023-11-16 | My Ebooks - http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlFurniture Plans - http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlThis video is a tour of my chicken coop built this year (2023) for a new flock of 4 Rhode Island Red hens.Website - www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comMy other Youtube Channel - youtube.com/@homemadehome5575
Cutting down TREES for the Sawmill The Homestead Craftsman 2023-11-09 | Buy Cheap Houses - http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/cheap-houses.htmlFurniture Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlA quick video dropping 3 big pines for my band sawmill. The lumber is being used for the sawmill building.
SAWMILL - First Time Quarter Sawing The Homestead Craftsman 2023-06-01 | Woodworking Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlWoodworking Business book- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.html
Welding Crosses from Square Cut Nails The Homestead Craftsman 2023-05-23 | What is the cross all about? youtu.be/YfIvK1IeyAILet me know if you have any questions or want more resources to look into. Thanks for watching.
SAWMILL - Milling 20 Foot Long boards - DIY LUMBER The Homestead Craftsman 2023-03-14 | Support this channel - http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlIn this video I mill 20 foot plus long 2X8s for a building project. Check it out and ask questions, I'll answer them in the next video.I have furniture plans as well as two ebooks to help make money on my website, check out the link above. Thanks for watching.
Splitting Trees in the woods with wedges - Woodworking The Homestead Craftsman 2023-02-04 | #youtubeshorts Short version of a longer video I just posted.
Table from a Tree - Woodworking The Homestead Craftsman 2023-02-04 | #youtubeshorts How I make money woodworking- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/book-1.htmlFull length video here - youtu.be/K9gCdLd2R7s
Splitting trees with wedges - Woodworking The Homestead Craftsman 2023-02-04 | http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlThis video features making blanks for bows by splitting a hickory tree into quarters.Thanks for watching.
Poplar Tree Hit by Lightning - Lumber and Firewood The Homestead Craftsman 2022-12-11 | This tree fell across a trail after being hit by lighting, this video just shows the tree and a little bit of my time in the woods working on it. Not super detailed, just showing what I had time to film.Thanks.
Harvesting Poplar Bark Siding in the Woods - Peeling Logs The Homestead Craftsman 2022-12-07 | Poplar bark siding was something I discovered when Googling for information regarding the use of poplar logs for cabin building. As soon as I saw it I wanted to do it. I quickly made up reasons in my head of why I need to cut down a poplar tree and set out into the woods to find a tree....mostly looking for larger strain trees clear of branches as high as possible. This video shows my first experience peeling the bark and getting it home. In a future video I'll show more about using the bark on my sawmill building I'm currently working on. Thanks for watching.
Huge Free Urban Oak Tree - Working Alone - Part 1 The Homestead Craftsman 2022-03-24 | My books- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlHi Guys, long time no see. I've been busy with a lot of projects but have filmed some stuff along the way and finally getting around to editing. I'm going to keep the videos simple so that I actually get them done. This video shows how I load large logs onto a trailer alone. I'm trying to get back into posting on this channel. I've been working on some interesting stuff and hope to get some more videos out to you soon.Thanks.
FELLING TREES in the WOODLOT - OAK and POPLAR The Homestead Craftsman 2022-02-22 | I went for one but got two. In this video I saw down a tall poplar and while at it take down a large dead standing oak. One was easy to get but the other was much more involved, while it may look simple to drag it out with a tractor, it's a bit unnerving maneuvering a tractor through the woods on uneven ground. The risk of rolling the tractor is high along with other dangers.
SAWMILL - The Machine that makes boards. The Homestead Craftsman 2021-02-02 | Table Plans HERE -- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_75.htmlWelcome back everyone, forgive my absence. I've been busy working on houses and other stuff. You all know my interests so I'm sure you'll understand my excitement. After years of wanting I was able to get a hydraulic sawmill. This is more of a welcome back video than anything else but what it means is lots of topics to discuss...in videos of course. I'm by no means retired, but I'm working towards being able to spend more time doing the stuff I do on this channel. This video features taking delivery of my mill and doing my best not to hurt it and myself. This video doesn't go into many specifics, just an overview of the first month of owning it. We'll be getting down to business in the next video building a sawmill shed to protect the mill and myself from the elements.
Homestead Project Update // Tractor // Tiny House Ideas The Homestead Craftsman 2020-06-05 | Buying Cheap Houses- Boring perhaps, but here's my thoughts about what I think I may do with the property I own. Also, check out my latest tiny house video...another talker but I'm back on the project. Square Inch Tiny House channel- youtube.com/channel/UC1lTdH8FXMaexiX-IvsnSZw
Welding Trailer Lights // Lumber // Tiny House Site Clearing The Homestead Craftsman 2020-03-27 | This video covers welding on new trailer lights, stacking lumber and the first steps in clearing the site for my tiny house. You can support this channel by sharing videos along with purchasing furniture plans and ebooks from my website, www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
Moving Logs & Massive Wood Slabs - Drying Lumber The Homestead Craftsman 2019-12-31 | Furniture Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlWhen I milled the huge oak and walnut, I had not yet purchased back the family land that was featured in my ranch house renovation video. The property includes an old barn, tobacco dryer and a concrete slab. This area will be the site for my future shop and where I set up my tiny house. After milling the slabs I stacked them down in the woods across the road on family land to start air drying. All this was done by hand, only having a 16 foot trailer to move them as close as I could. From their, with one other person I stacked them...fast forward a year or so and I now have the land and a tractor. I decided to utilize the concrete pad for stacking this lumber to get it out of the woods and into the open for better drying. It will also be accessable once my future shop is ready. The new tractor amazed me, picking up the heavy stacks and moving them almost a half mile. Each one of these slabs feels like a slab of concrete when handling them with muscle..but hydraulics moved an entire stack at once. I'm excited to be making moves to establish the area. It was great to be able to get the land back in the family and I was happy to be able to rent the house so that the cost of ownership is covered. With that said, I wanted more out of this land than to simply "own" it. I am impatiently waiting to be able to spend more time working the land and improving it to be a place that my family and others can enjoy.Thank you for showing an interest, HCInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanMy other channel (Homemade Home)- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQ
A HARD Job Made EASY! Stacking Lumber The Homestead Craftsman 2019-12-26 | I recently purchased a John Deere 5055e tractor and "practicing" operating it by moving around some logs and using it to stack lumber. The uses for the tractor are endless. I've already done more in a day with it than I could do in a week without it. I'm greatly looking forward to using it for my projects. It not only makes things easier and faster, it is fun..it will also make certain projects possible that would borderline be impossible. My lumber is yellow pine, 1x6, rough sawn and green...sawn the day I bought it. I plan on buying a lot more at only $1 per board. I bought this to dry and use as table tops down the road but I would also like to use this lumber as siding and flooring in my future workshop. More to come, just wanted to get a video put together of the tractor. I'm also using a new computer and editing software so we'll see if there is any improvement...it's a lot faster.Thank you for watching.www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
Working in the Wood Shop - Tour and Table Builds The Homestead Craftsman 2019-11-04 | Table Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlThis video was supposed to be a before and after cleaning shop tour but turned into showing a messy shop and building two tables.......that's how things go for me. One of my income sources is building and selling farm style dining tables. I sell through a store as well as directly to customers. Both of these tables are store bound. I tried to give some tips and talk over a few details that normally get left out but also just let the video go, showing work without music or talking. Feel free to watch it all or skip around, it's a long one.Thanks for watching.
FUTURE PLANS // Workshop , Tiny House & Poison Ivy The Homestead Craftsman 2019-09-15 | If you watch my Homemade Home channel, I renovated a brick ranch. On the same property, I have a barn and plenty of space to have some fun. This video talks about my plan to outfit an old barn into a workshop for automotive, woodworking, welding and general use for whatever project I want to complete. New Channel- youtube.com/channel/UCKRoRm52abft3CR4BMv7JPQHomemade Home- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQ
Working Alone: Moving Heavy Wood Slabs (White Oak) The Homestead Craftsman 2019-06-18 | My Books- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlSupport this channel, shop on Amazon- amzn.to/2M7cOWQThese slabs are only a portion of a huge white oak that I milled last year using my Granberg chainsaw mill equipped with a Stihl 090 powerhead. I had to get them out of the woods and off the trailer, so not all the wood was stacked properly. I'm just now getting around to dealing with them. With most things I do.....I'm on my own. This wood is no different. I don't know if lighter is the right word, but I think they are not as heavy as they were a year ago when I first milled them....but still feel like slabs of concrete, just a lighter variety. I'm moving them from down in the woods over to my new to me barn on the land that I bought (Ranch house renovation on my other channel) I'll end up stacking these alongside the other slabs on the concrete pad beside the tobacco drying unit. The key to stacking slabs is keeping them flat and making sure they have good air flow to allow for drying. My method is a row of cinder blocks, then 4X4's across them long ways, then short 4X4's perpendicular, then a non treated spacer. The stack goes on that, with stickers between for air flow. The stack is strapped together to prevent unwanted movement and for safety then topped with roofing tin. Sawing these Slabs- youtu.be/bDPDQvQiuY8My other channel, Homemade Home! youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQwww.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912
Log Cabin - Building a Family Legacy - (Log Decks) The Homestead Craftsman 2019-05-24 | Log cabins, something almost everyone admires but few get to build. Like many of you, I have always wanted to build one and now I have the opportunity. I have been filming the process from the beginning when the trees were cut down, then peeled. I'll eventually go back to the beginning and start a series of the entire build. For now, the logs have some drying to do which will take a while. From there we will hew them then start construction, recreating my Grandmothers childhood home. All of these logs were cut off the land the cabin will be built on, grown in the same soil my Great Grandfather farmed, raised animals and had his family. This land, still in the family, is now ours to care for and ready for the next generation. This cabin, in honor of the past family, will be a place for the family to gather in the place where it all started. Support this channel, shop on Amazon- amzn.to/2M7cOWQMy winch- amzn.to/2K2ELwbMy other channel, Homemade Home! youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQwww.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912
How to MAKE a Necklace at HOME - Easy DIY Jewelry! The Homestead Craftsman 2019-02-28 | This video features the crafting of a special gift for my wife. This necklace was sawn from heavy guage copper, engraved then a centerpiece of whitetail deer antler set in a bezel. The antler is scrimshawed with a script along with a date. All the engraving is done by hammer and chisel. The bezel then fabricated and soldered in place. The entire piece is then cleaned then recieves a patina which is liver of sulfer. The loop that holds the pendant to the chain is an engraved and sculpted leaf from sterling silver. This was a very time consuming and enjoyable project and one that I was very happy to give my wife who gives me more than I can ever offer. Thank you for watching.www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
Woodworking - How to Make a Table - With PLANS!!!! The Homestead Craftsman 2019-01-15 | Plans to build this table- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_75.htmlOther table builds-16 Foot Table- youtu.be/40sbTa8KqIsOak Top Farm Table- youtu.be/FrK9ValzlE810 Foot table- youtu.be/WcNCn-ytRgoTools I Use Sold on Amazon-Chainsaw Mill- amzn.to/2McvIHUDewalt Miter Saw- amzn.to/2McilYnGlue Bottle- amzn.to/2Ck0R7WFestool Tracksaw- amzn.to/2M8ude3Festool Domino XL- amzn.to/2SQfSoRBosch Dust Extractor- amzn.to/2MaQdoyfHandsaw- amzn.to/2SZHtV2Band clamps- amzn.to/2VWCVQOThis video demonstrates making a dining table. I mill lumber from a tree and use it to make the top. The rest is made from common lumber available at the hardware store. I turn the legs on the lathe to a traditional farm style. The rest is prepared with a variety of tools, all of which can be substituted with tools more common to the average person. Be sure to check out my plans and other videos to help you create a table of your own.www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsman
How Its Made - Hand Engraving The Homestead Craftsman 2018-11-01 | Knife For Sale Here- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/2018/10/engraved-buck-110-pocket-knife-with.htmlMy father has been teaching me to engrave over the years but only over the past few have I been able to dedicate the time to focus enough to make gains. In this video, I show the process of engraving a Buck 110 pocket knife with a hammer and chisel. I chose a design of oak leaves and accorns for the bolsters and cut and inlayed a matching medallion into the exotic wood handle. This knife is available for sale at the above link. Only one is available at this time. Once it is sold, the buy now button will list it as sold.www.grs.comwww.ngraver.comTools and Supplies I'm using-Maginfying Visors- amzn.to/2Jyazqr
Amazing Portable Winch Runs of GASOLINE!!!!! The Homestead Craftsman 2018-10-23 | Winch Only- amzn.to/2RciXPbWinch & kit- amzn.to/2R4xvjuTree mount- amzn.to/2Sip5GWI got this winch to help with milling, but it comes in handy for all kinds of stuff, for example loading a small tractor onto a trailer. The model is PCW5000. I'll show it more in the future but if you want to check out the specs on the machine, here is the link- portablewinch.com/ca_en/winches/gas-winches/pcw5000
Stacking Wood to Dry - Homestead Basics The Homestead Craftsman 2018-10-02 | Links to Tools-Chainsaw Mill- amzn.to/2ReO0KOEdge Mill- amzn.to/2P5LsxhCant Hook- amzn.to/2QoGvQaWagner Moisture Meter- amzn.to/2Qmqo5NCheap Moisture Meter- amzn.to/2P4L9mkGranberg Chain Sharpener- amzn.to/2RkojbHIn this video I show how I stack slabs of wood to dry, these slabs were milled with a Granberg Chainsaw mill. You can see the video here- youtu.be/bDPDQvQiuY8 These slabs of wood will take about 2-3 years to dry as much as they can dry outside, I'll then finish them off in an electric kiln. In the meantime, they will slowly dry outside, stacked on a foundation of cinder blocks and treated 4X4's. The slabs are spaced with 3/4 X 3/4 inch strips of wood called stickers. Mine were cut out of 2X6 spruce lumber. The stack is finished off by ratchet strapping it together and covering with roofing tin.Check out my other channel- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912My Site- www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
WOODWORKING // Slabbing logs into Lumber // Chainsaw Mill The Homestead Craftsman 2018-08-30 | Granberg Chainsaw Mill- amzn.to/2wpx37UFurniture Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlMy Woodworking Business Book- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlIn this video I'm getting back into milling after a few months break down with my saw, a Stihl 090. I got this tree from a wind storm a while back. It is a large white pine with the largest log at almost 3 feet in diameter. I'll be using this wood for a combination of table tops and for making seat blanks for windsor chairs. I was very happy to find this tree. I posted an ad on Craigslist to which a fella replied, he gave me the tree which was already down and limbed. All I did was cut it into logs and haul it off. I have now milled up 3 of the 4 logs it produced, I'll be milling up the final log soon. All this wood is being air dried on a covered porch. If you have any questions about the process or advice on equipment, let me know.Thanks, HCFacebook-Instagram-www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
White Oak Wrap UP! - Pick up Sticks & How I get LOGS The Homestead Craftsman 2018-05-31 | Just a quick wrap up on all the work milling and cleaning up the site. I also go over how I get my logs to mill. Make money my way, my book- amzn.to/2xjuJCiBuy Cheap Houses and spend time doing what you want- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/cheap-houses.htmlWant the stuff you see me using, buy from these links and help me at the same time! Granberg Mill- amzn.to/2LwLSv1Felling Wedges- amzn.to/2IRpFGcCamp Ax- amzn.to/2sbU6jqEz Rails- amzn.to/2KTXgQt (longer available)Come Along- amzn.to/2sehg8PRed Suspenders- amzn.to/2KQr6Wf
Winch Powered Chainsaw Mill - Awesome Tools! The Homestead Craftsman 2018-05-29 | Winch- amzn.to/2IScoRSParacord- amzn.to/2LHcaLiPulley- amzn.to/2IVXNoALarge Caraibiner- amzn.to/2L5rkZESmall Carabiner- amzn.to/2LFwxILGranberg Chainsaw Mill- amzn.to/2xnFrrbChainsaw Chaps- amzn.to/2sfJktmChain Sharpener- amzn.to/2Gv6b8IEZ rails- amzn.to/2wNE9FRHearing Protection- amzn.to/2IqnZYjGranfors Bruks small axe- amzn.to/2LaxmcsMy books-Make money Woodworking- amzn.to/2LETEDjHow to Buy Cheap Houses- amzn.to/2LF0TLiSetting up a small winch on an Alaskan chainsaw mill is easy, especially if it is made from aluminum extrussions like the Granberg mill I'm using. The slots in the extrusions allow you to slide cariage bolts to any possition. By replacing the provided bolts that come with the hand winch to cariage bolts, you can mount the winch anywhere you like. Just make sure to get bolts about 1/2 inch longer than the ones that come with the winch. Using some paracord, a pulley and a couple carabiners you will be saving lots of effort pushing the mill and instead, just crank the winch. Granberg has since started selling their own winch, here's a link if you'd like to compare the two. granberg.com/product/alaskan-winch Their's is slicker, made to fit the mill, and I'm sure lighter. It also includes an anchor point that you attach to the end of your log. If you end up with one of these, let me know what you think. www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912
HUGE CHAINSAW MILLING JOB!! 45 Foot White Oak!!! The Homestead Craftsman 2018-05-25 | Make money my way, my book- amzn.to/2xjuJCiBuy Cheap Houses and spend time doing what you want- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/cheap-houses.htmlThis is a big one fellas! 45 feet of millable white oak. Using my monster 137cc Stihl 090 nestled into a Granberg Alaskan mill, I slab and slab and slab till I can slab no more. I milled a total of 5 logs at 100 inches and one at 4 feet all between 30-50 inches plus in diameter. If you have not seen this style mill, you are in for a treat, it allows a man to mill even the biggest of logs with minimal equipment. A chainsaw is mounted into the alaskan mill and used to slice one slab at a time with widths up (but not limited to!) 8 feet. My mill will cut a max of 56 inches, more than wide enough to end up with slabs large enough to make a table top out of a single board. Want the stuff you see me using, buy from these links and help me at the same time! Granberg Mill- amzn.to/2LwLSv1Felling Wedges- amzn.to/2IRpFGcCamp Ax- amzn.to/2sbU6jqEz Rails- amzn.to/2KTXgQt (longer available)Come Along- amzn.to/2sehg8PRed Suspenders- amzn.to/2KQr6WfFor more information on my mill, here's the exact package I got, more sizes are available. Looking at their website is the best way to get the info. granberg.com/alaskan-mkiv-c2-series-30-84-2If you are wanting a great saw for milling, I'm a Stihl Man...but like all saws! I'm using a Stihl 090, the biggest saw Stihl ever made. It's an old model, but great for milling. Google for more info.
Monster Chainsaw Milling Monster Walnut FINALE! The Homestead Craftsman 2018-05-17 | My Book on Buying Houses- amzn.to/2L6EjeqMy Book on Selling Furniture- amzn.to/2Lbgu59My Stihl 090 mounted in a Granberg Alaskan Mill gets the job done. Chainsaw milling requires some effort, but have a look at the results. These are high dollar slabs that can be used in making furniture that will definitely stand out. I'll be air drying this walnut for several years and then may finish off a piece or two at a time in a kiln when I'm ready to use it. I'll most likely make table tops out of the majority of the wood but will surely use it in other ways as well. Be sure to check out my other videos milling, making furniture and more. Info on my Stihl 090- http://www.acresinternet.com/cscc.nsf/ed1d619968136da688256af40002b8f7/4dee9715a9e84b3988256c1a0004d086?OpenDocumentMy Granberg Mill (other sizes avaiable)- granberg.com/product/g778-60c2-alaskan-mark-iv-60-c2-seriesBuy the mill on Amazon through my link, this gives me a small commision from Amazon- amzn.to/2rOA2nXChain Sharpener- amzn.to/2Gv6b8IEZ rails- amzn.to/2wNE9FRHearing Protection- amzn.to/2IqnZYjGranfors Bruks small axe- amzn.to/2LaxmcsChainsaw Chaps- amzn.to/2La1vsrMore on my books- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlwww.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912
WIDE WALNUT SLABS with a Chainsaw Mill - Click it Dawg! The Homestead Craftsman 2018-05-09 | I've got a HUGE problem, a wood addiction. It's always been a problem but now that I have a chainsaw mill, it's moved from 1by 6 boards to 4 foot wide, 3 inch thick slabs! With that said, while I may end up with more wood than any many could use in 10 lifetimes, there's nothing like opening up a log and seeing the grain and color. Your mind instantly goes into lala land thinking of all the things you can make and with "boards" this size, you've got a lot of options. In this video, I'm using my 60 inch Granberg Alaskan mill powered by a Stihl 090 powerhead several decades older than me. The mill is modern, made mostly from extruded aluminum, steel and hardware. The mill attaches to a doubled ended 72 inch bar capable of running either a helper handle oppisite the saw OR a saw head on each end for double the power! Milling is hard work and much easier with a helper or two when getting into big wood. The saw head alone is about 30 pounds dry, the bar about the same, add the mill, bar oil and a tank of gas and you've got a heavy rig...but still managable for a motivated individual! There are other makers of mills but I can't speak on those, but for those that are curious, Granberg makes a solid product and for what you will produce with it, I feel it is priced fairly. The materials are stong, lite weight and a user friendly design. They offer basic mills as well as complete packages with every last thing you want minus a powerhead. Here is the link to the exact package I chose (available in other sizes). granberg.com/product/g778-60c2-alaskan-mark-iv-60-c2-seriesFor a powerhead, you'll need some real power. My saw is 137cc with a lot of torque. Tune it right and I can't imagine a better saw for milling. If you want a modern equivelent, Stihl now makes the MS880, it's not speced the same, but it's the biggest saw they make. Google the two for comparison. Used 090's can be had for a pretty penny on Ebay.I hope you all enjoy seeing the process of milling logs on location with a portable chainsaw mill. I'll be posting more on milling these walnut logs and others soon. Thanks.www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912My books- Buying houses- amzn.to/2wtxikwMake money woodworking- amzn.to/2ruGpfN
DIY Chainsaw Chain - Homestead Basics The Homestead Craftsman 2018-04-05 | My new Book on BUYING CHEAP HOUSES- amzn.to/2GDjMvcAll my other stuff- www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comMY CHAINSAW MILL- amzn.to/2uTJ6vOIn this video I make my first chainsaw chain out of a roll of Stihl ripping chain. Depending on brand, this chain would cost $50 - $60 but I was able to make up several for around $25 and learn a new skill that will be useful going forward. There are special tools for doing this task but I don't have them. Instead am using what I have, an angle grinder, punch and hammer. As you will see, it went smooth. And after milling a good amount of slabs, it's holding up perfectly. If you want to see more on my milling equipment, start here - youtu.be/n2JLO8S8xkgFollow my progress on Instagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanAnd Facebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
CHAINSAW MILLING AT LAST!!!! - GRANBERG ASSEMBLY The Homestead Craftsman 2018-03-29 | Dreams do come true and this one is all about milling lumber. In this video I assemble something I have wanted for years, a Granberg Alaskan Mill which is powered by my best of a chainsaw, the legendary Stihl 090, 137cc's of raw torque. The mill went together great, the instructions were clear and the parts are clearly labeled. All the hardware can easily be sourced locally if you lose something. Even all the mill parts can be purchased individually if you break or something goes missing. Milling logs into lumber has been a desire of mine for years, not it is finally possible. With a chainsaw mill I can go straight to the log and don't need heavy equipment to move monster logs. In many cases, I find logs deep in the woods or in the backyards of houses where access is limited or non-existent. Using this mill I can mill logs to slabs and carry it out in pieces.....or roll them out on my canoe cart! Amazon Affiliate links to tools I use-Granberg Mill- amzn.to/2pOwEruChain sharpener- amzn.to/2J2Mw25Winch- amzn.to/2GRG4KEProtective Gear- amzn.to/2E3GMS9My Website- www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/pages/The-Homestead-Craftsman/151656998374912My books- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlMy T shirt- shop.spreadshirt.com/100056130Woodworking Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.html
A Giant Walnut Tree Has Fallen - Lets check it out. The Homestead Craftsman 2018-03-08 | SUBSCRIBE AND THUMBS UP! Reclaiming and salvaging trees and lumber is something I've been doing for a while. It suits my projects and I enjoy the challenge. Whether it be a barn, house or fallen tree I'm always interested in having a look. In this video I go check out a large walnut that blew over. It was a dead standing tree that finally let go. I plan on milling this tree into slabs using a Granberg Alaskan chainsaw mill powered by a Stihl 090. That video will be posted just as soon as it's done. Thanks for watching.My T SHirts- shop.spreadshirt.com/100056130My Books- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlMy Woodworking Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlAmazon Partner links to my gear.Pro Ear Muffs- http://amzn.to/2trcEzYSaw Chaps- http://amzn.to/2ttts9CSuspenders- http://amzn.to/2Fo2vJZSafety Glasses Pack- http://amzn.to/2FsqRhNChainsaw MILL- http://amzn.to/2FAK4BbDigging Bar- http://amzn.to/2oXvTMcScraper- http://amzn.to/2Fub8i0www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comMy other channel- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912
The Coolest Saw DEWALT Ever Made - Back in Service The Homestead Craftsman 2018-03-01 | The Dewalt MBF Radial Arm Saw is, in my opinion, one of the coolest saws Dewalt ever made. In this video, I replace the motor bearings and rewire the saw. I use this saw for general woodworking and furniture making. These saws are money makers and a huge asset in my tool arsenal. I have two, one for crosscutting and now, one with a dedicated dado stack for making tenons. Cut, slide down the bench, tenon and you're done. I use them for making all kinds of projects that I sell but mainly farm-style dining tables, kitchen islands and furniture for my own home. My other Channel doing home renovations- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQ?view_as=subscriberFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912Instagram - instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanMy Book on making money woodworking- http://amzn.to/2CS9ncnT Shirts- shop.spreadshirt.com/100056130Amazon Partner Links to tools in video-Diablo Blade- http://amzn.to/2CQDAZFDust Extractor- http://amzn.to/2GUzDFuTorch- http://amzn.to/2FInJPFBearing Puller- http://amzn.to/2t6tJ2awww.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
Beautiful DIY Farmhouse Kitchen Island for only $25 The Homestead Craftsman 2018-02-15 | GET THE PLANS HERE!!- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/farmhouse-kitchen-island.htmlUsing salvaged lumber from renovating my own house, I built this kitchen island. Reclaimed lumber is a great way to cut cost, recycle materials and add a look to your woodworking projects not possible with other wood. I crafted this piece of furniture in my basement for a customer, selling it paid for all the materials that I needed to drywall my house.My other Channels- Homemade Home- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQSquare Inch- youtube.com/channel/UC1lTdH8FXMaexiX-IvsnSZwInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsman/?hl=enFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912Amazon partner links to tools I use-Mitersaw- http://amzn.to/2Czx1dSPlanner- http://amzn.to/2CucuHjPlanner Dust hood- http://amzn.to/2BCijG6Hollow Chisel Mortiser-Glue Bottle- http://amzn.to/2BG78MGPaint Spray Gun- http://amzn.to/2FgaRjsBelt Sander- http://amzn.to/2BEDUxFOrbital Sander- http://amzn.to/2sGBAmMDrill Set- http://amzn.to/2FesDDQBiscuit Joiner- http://amzn.to/2BDppKgDust Extractor- http://amzn.to/2FdLHlyMetal Detector- http://amzn.to/2CwPhEvNail Puller- http://amzn.to/2sFQidQDust Collector- http://amzn.to/2sFp72SLarge Clamps- http://amzn.to/2GrJeDvEpoxy- http://amzn.to/2CwjjbHTorch- http://amzn.to/2BFjNPBGopro Camera- http://amzn.to/2BEjKUrCheck out my website- www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
Worlds COOLEST Wood Nutcracker - DIY! The Homestead Craftsman 2017-12-21 | Last Years Nutcracker- youtube.com/watch?v=jvHkDUoczxsMy Other ChannelsHomemade Home- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQSquare Inch- youtube.com/channel/UC1lTdH8FXMaexiX-IvsnSZwInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comThis is the 7th nutcracker my wife and I have made. We both use our strengths to come up with the design and the end result. The majority of the Nutcracker is turned on the lathe, body, legs, and arms. I also use many other tools, drill press, bandsaw, chisels, router, saws, drills, torches, grinders and many other tools. It's pretty much an all hands on deck project. On average our nutcrackers take about a week, sometimes more. This year we chose to make a revolutionary war soldier inspired nutcracker. My favorite aspect that I worked on was the flintlock rifle and the wooden rock base. My wife made the hat which turned out especially nice, she formed the material while wet and stitched it together in two parts. The rest of the details are painted on and topped with a clear coat. While some may think this project is too advanced for them, a much more simple design could be made. There are also kits that you can buy, paint and assemble. That would be a great starting place then in the future, you could modify a kit or base a scratch built nutcracker off its design. Merry Christmas to you all and thank you for your viewership throughout the year. All Music was sourced from the Youtube Audio Library.Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.comDance of the Sugar Plum Fairies by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100270Artist: http://incompetech.comNoel by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.comWe Wish You a Merry Christmas by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgHark The Herald Angels Sing by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0)Artist: http://audionautix.com
Making a BIG Table SMALLER - Woodworking Tips & Tricks The Homestead Craftsman 2017-10-17 | Farm Table Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_75.htmlFarm Table Build Video- youtube.com/watch?v=FrK9ValzlE8MY BIGGEST TABLE!- youtube.com/watch?v=40sbTa8KqIsMy other channel - "Homemade Home" youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQMaking and selling farm tables that I build has offered me a lot of options in life, it has allowed me to live debt free, have a nice home, be happily married and much more. The most important thing it does is allows me to arrange my schedule so that I can invest my time and money towards other business ventures such as real estate as well as spending time doing things I want to do. In this video I show the process of resizing a table base to fit a top from a different table. My farm table plans are available in the link above or can be found along with other sets of woodworking plans on my website, www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com. Thanks for watching.
The Craftsmans Corner- Ep. 14 - House & Viewer Article The Homestead Craftsman 2017-09-28 | Full Article- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/2017/09/find-mentor-by-john-mcmenamin-goal-of.htmlBooks on mentoring- http://amzn.to/2yKTHH0Free Audible Trial- http://amzn.to/2xDYYQRFree Amazon Prime Trial- http://amzn.to/2xFvd1VMy Book- While there is a little update on my $12,000 investment house, this episode is dedicated to a subscriber submitted article, posted on my website. A few weeks ago, I offered space on my site and many responded. If you would like to participate and contribute an article or other written piece, let me know. Email me at thehomesteadcraftsman@gmail.com Send me your idea or several potential ideas and we'll get something put together. In this first article, writer John, describes the value of finding a mentor and tells his story of how mentorships have shaped his life. If you enjoy the article, please let John know in the comments on this vide as well as in the comments on the article. Thank you to John and my editor for the work that was done in putting this article together, it is very much appreciated.
$12,000 Fixer Upper House // Renovation Demolition + BONUS! The Homestead Craftsman 2017-09-14 | Buy, sell, investing, renovation, flipping, renting, financing, building, plumbing, electrical..there's a lot of ideas running through my head working on this investment property. I'm working on a $12,000 home that I purchased with cash with the goal of Making MONEY. I've been able to buy a small portfolio of investment properties with very little money, some are rental while others are being held to sell when the time is right. I also own my personal home that I purchased and renovated using CASH only. I don't owe a single dime, YES, I'm totally debt free and you can be too. Subscribe to my channel to follow along and learn how. Click on the links below for more fun content!WRITERS WANTED! Do you have something interesting to say? Well, I have a website and I am offering it up to those that would like to post an article on topics related to creativity, DIY, making money, home, or just a good story. I'm pretty much open to anything that could help someone live a better life. Email your ideas to thehomesteadcraftsman@gmail.comSuggested Reading Mystery Link- http://amzn.to/2xCepvqFull Playlist! tinyurl.com/ya696x2uMy website - www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com Woodworking plans, e-books, t shirts and more! How I make money (exact design!) - http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/...How I developed my product to sell- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/...My $11.5K house- youtu.be/LFAQppT8mk4My $5k house- youtu.be/LZ4XNwz_nbkMy other Channels!Homemade Home- tinyurl.com/ybpjkdqtSquare Inch- tinyurl.com/yagc9dy2Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thehomestea...Facebook- tinyurl.com/y7qd5kpv
My New House - Paid CASH Under 12K! The Homestead Craftsman 2017-07-13 | Renovation Play List- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv1hfAP6jOb5clZM1rWw20fuDg40x54PMy $5,000 House- youtu.be/LZ4XNwz_nbkMy Personal House- youtube.com/watch?v=cKw6ajpaRSMMy $11,500 House- youtu.be/LFAQppT8mk4Instagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912Support this Channel, Shop Amazon- http://amzn.to/2vgYgGvIn this video I introduce my next real estate project. It's about 570 sq feet, block construction and needs a renovation. The plan is to make it rental property. I'll be documenting progress on this house on this channel and my other channel, Homemade Home...seen here. youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQThe video pretty much sums it up but if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment. Thanks.
The Craftsmans Corner Ep. 13 - New House, woodworking, new book, videos and more The Homestead Craftsman 2017-07-11 | The Craftsman's Corner Ep. 12My book on making money- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlMy Furniture Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/plans.htmlMy First House- youtu.be/LZ4XNwz_nbkMy Farm House- youtu.be/LFAQppT8mk4Homemade Home Channel- youtube.com/channel/UCcDzxOd6Q6OLvBYNH2q98EQHi, All....thanks for checking in. For those of you that are new, on occasion I do a "Craftsman's Corner" video, which is an update to my channel, projects and just what I'm up to in general. Enjoy!www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912
Grinding Knife Bevels - Knife Making - Gemsbok Pt. 3 The Homestead Craftsman 2017-07-06 | Anvil T Shirts Coming Soon! www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comTools and Supplies I use. - Amazon Associates LinksBench Vise- http://amzn.to/2thnU0NDewalt Grinder - http://amzn.to/2th1Z9RCut of Discs Pack- http://amzn.to/2tjgdYnGrinding Discs Pack - http://amzn.to/2tha7HD440C Stainless Steel - http://amzn.to/2simEpBTexas Knife Supplies - http://amzn.to/2sdK18BPewter Ingot - http://amzn.to/2tiLbj8Black Micarta Block- http://amzn.to/2rYjcASLayout Fluid- http://amzn.to/2sV42PSNorton Blaze Belts- http://amzn.to/2tpTt80Other Videos-Part 1 - youtu.be/jP4FpffX2gUPart 2 - youtu.be/jsuJwxybTUwRandall Model 14 Attack Copy- youtu.be/t1-bWz7KZ08Bird and Trout- youtu.be/QVIrhLmaoEkHammer & Chisel Engraving- youtu.be/jtZAMTeX9r8In this video I grind the bevels on my knife using a 2 X 72 grinder. I use Norton Blaze belts for course grinding. On this knife I started with a 60 Grit and will finish the knife off by hand.
Cutting Out a Knife Blade - Knife Making - Gemsbok Pt. 2 The Homestead Craftsman 2017-06-29 | Anvil T Shirts Coming Soon! www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comTools and Supplies I use. - Amazon Associates LinksBench Vise- http://amzn.to/2thnU0NDewalt Grinder - http://amzn.to/2th1Z9RCut of Discs Pack- http://amzn.to/2tjgdYnGrinding Discs Pack - http://amzn.to/2tha7HD440C Stainless Steel - http://amzn.to/2simEpBTexas Knife Supplies - http://amzn.to/2sdK18BPewter Ingot - http://amzn.to/2tiLbj8Black Micarta Block- http://amzn.to/2rYjcASLayout Fluid- http://amzn.to/2sV42PSNorton Blaze Belts- http://amzn.to/2tpTt80Other Videos-Randall Model 14 Attack Copy- youtu.be/t1-bWz7KZ08Bird and Trout- youtu.be/QVIrhLmaoEkHammer & Chisel Engraving- youtu.be/jtZAMTeX9r8In this video, Part 2, I cut out the blade using an angle grinder and get it to it's final shape on my 2x72 belt grinder using Norton Blaze belts. First I make a template, grind the scale of the blade stock, cut out the knife and finish it's shape of on the grinder. You could do all the same work with a hacksaw and files. In the next video in this series I'll be grinding the bevels. Thanks for watching.www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
My New Knife Project - Knife Making - Gemsbok Pt. 1 The Homestead Craftsman 2017-06-27 | Anvil T Shirts Coming Soon! www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comTools and Supplies I use. - Amazon Associates LinksBench Vise- http://amzn.to/2thnU0NDewalt Grinder - http://amzn.to/2th1Z9RCut of Discs Pack- http://amzn.to/2tjgdYnGrinding Discs Pack - http://amzn.to/2tha7HD440C Stainless Steel - http://amzn.to/2simEpBTexas Knife Supplies - http://amzn.to/2sdK18BPewter Ingot - http://amzn.to/2tiLbj8Black Micarta Block- http://amzn.to/2rYjcASLayout Fluid- http://amzn.to/2sV42PSOther Videos-Randall Model 14 Attack Copy- youtu.be/t1-bWz7KZ08Bird and Trout- youtu.be/QVIrhLmaoEkHammer & Chisel Engraving- youtu.be/jtZAMTeX9r8In this video I show my new knife design. It has a curved 440c stainless blade, gemsbok horn handle, stainless guard and some other details that are yet to be decided. I also show some of my other knives I've made and knives I own, a few Randall Made, Pat Thomas and factory made knives. I go over my knife making tools and work space as well. In general I have a very simple set up, the only specialized tool I have is a 2 X 72 belt grinder which could be substituted with files or a more common belt grinder like a Craftsman. My particular model is a speed cut. My main tools are a dewalt grinder with cut off wheels and grinding disks, Nicholson files and various abrasives. My work space is fairly modest as well, I have floor space for my grinder and a workbench about 6 feet long. As a hobby you can get by with a minimal set up.
16 Foot 6 Legged Farm Table - Can he build it?! The Homestead Craftsman 2017-06-20 | Farm Table Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_75.htmlBench Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/buy-now-crafting-your-own-furniture-is.htmlMy Ebook on Selling Furniture- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_77.htmlHow to build a farm table- youtu.be/FrK9ValzlE8How to build a bench- youtu.be/dYytuSDmHf0www.thehomesteadcraftsman.comAmazon Affiliate links to tools and products used in this project-Shop Fox Mortiser- http://amzn.to/2sSrkXtGrizzly 17 inch Bandsaw- http://amzn.to/2sSsn9ZFestool Domino XL700- http://amzn.to/2sP4HnfGlu-Bot Glue Bottle- http://amzn.to/2sPz0KHStanley Block Plane- http://amzn.to/2sSoeCGFlush Trim Saw- http://amzn.to/2rMyCfQOrbital Sander- http://amzn.to/2sPGFs612 Inch Disc Sander- http://amzn.to/2rMSAXwFestool TS75 Tracksaw- http://amzn.to/2sMeMAlKreg K5 Pocket Hole Jig- http://amzn.to/2sMnHlnMilwaukee Drill/Driver- http://amzn.to/2sSw7brDust Extractor (Bosch)- http://amzn.to/2sSpwO2Minwax Polycrylic- http://amzn.to/2sMoMtrTable Top Fasteners- http://amzn.to/2rzk8ePIf you'd like an explanation for the steps seen in this video, check out my HOW TO video on building a farm table, I also offer plans. Click here- youtu.be/FrK9ValzlE8Thanks for watching, for more visit my website www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
Loading HEAVY Oak Logs - One Man Alone! The Homestead Craftsman 2017-04-04 | My Book- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/book-1.htmlFarm Table Plans- http://www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com/p/blog-page_75.htmlWoodworking leads to so much more, one aspect being having your own lumber milled from logs. You can buy logs but you can also find free logs. In this video I show loading and hauling 3 large logs from a dead standing Red Oak tree. I have a winch but it decided not to work so I had to manually load the logs with a come along. I'll have all this lumber milled on a band saw mill and dried in an electric kiln. I'll used the lumber for table tops. Here's some more videos you may be interested in. Reclaimed wood- youtube.com/watch?v=iq2oKrg8GosFarm table- youtube.com/watch?v=FrK9ValzlE8&t=25sInstagram- instagram.com/thehomesteadcraftsmanFacebook- facebook.com/The-Homestead-Craftsman-151656998374912Website- www.thehomesteadcraftsman.com
My First House - $5000 CASH! The Homestead Craftsman 2017-03-28 | I paid $5000 for my first house with the goal of renting it, spent a little money getting it renovated and rented it two times which more than paid for what I have in it. Now I'm getting it ready to sell. This video shows it current condition and talks a little about what I'm going to do to it. I'll post more on the house soonish. Instagram- Facebook-
