Milling Logs into Lumber

What happens here

The host and his helper begin the milling process. They load the first log onto the sawmill's arms. The first cut creates an initial slab, and subsequent cuts are made to shape the log. The host demonstrates how a bent log can cause the wood to 'pop up' during cutting, making it only suitable for dunnage (support timbers) rather than finished lumber. He measures and cuts the dunnage into 4-foot lengths using the Husqvarna Power Axe. The time-lapse then shows the team efficiently working together to mill several logs, transforming them into various dimensions of lumber like 2x8s, 1x6s, and 2x12s, which are stacked neatly to the side.

Goal: Transform logs into usable lumber and dunnage