Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Have a log you don't know what to do with? Ever wondered if you could turn that pile of "firewood" into valuable lumber for your projects? In this video, I show you exactly how!

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I firing up the band saw mill to take a raw log and slice it into clean, usable boards. This process, often called "milling" or "resawing," is the first and most crucial step in turning a tree into something useful—from a knife handle to furniture.

In this video, you'll see:
► How to make a simple log sawing jig
► Making the first "slab" cuts to get a flat surface
► The satisfying reveal of the wood grain inside
► Tips for handling and stacking the new lumber

▶️ Step by step tutorial:
00:00 - intro
00:08 — plywood sawing
00:58 — drilling holes
01:18 — making and fastening of the guide
02:01 — making a frame for a sawing jig
03:00 — threaded rod adjustment mechanism
04:05 — assembly
05:16 — log into boards
07:18 — How to dry lumbers after sawing on a band saw
07:53 — log in to woodturning blanks
08:08 — log in to thin wood strips
08:19 — log in to timber

Whether you're a seasoned woodworker, a homesteader, or just curious about sawmills, this video shows the amazing potential hidden inside every log.

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