Channel Title: Sawing with Sandy Channel Description: Hi folks. My name is Sandy and welcome to "Sawing with Sandy". My hope is that you take away something from the channel whether that is new knowledge or entertainment value. In my videos you'll be able to tackle the same day-to-day challenges that I do in a upbeat and entertaining way. The videos I post are real-life and based on the hobbies I find myself immersed in here in Central Ontario Canada. With a wide variety of topics, I often find myself bouncing around from cutting wood to mechanical repairs and everything in between. My approach that can be seen in my videos is use what you have and be creative in order to keep the wheels spinning. With such a large portion of the "Sawing with Sandy" property being heavily forested, you'll always find a beautiful scenic backdrop no matter what the video is that I'm making. Keep a close eye out as you scroll through my videos as you're bound to see some wildlife that calls central Ontario Canada home. Glad you folks are here. Here we go! <video> One Winter Storm Nearly Wiped Out my Entire Forest Description: It's a sad day for me here at my red pine forest. After years of looking after the forest and taking steps to manage the trees in a sustainable way, one big winter storm changed everything. As I take a tour around the forest on todays video, things are not as I had hoped. There are a lot more trees snapped off or about to snap off due to the intense snow storm that rolled through my area than I previously thought. With the trees heavily damaged, it will be difficult to find the good in this storm. #winter #winterstorm #sawmillbusiness #sawmill #treebreak #treecutting #storm #storms #snow #snowcleaning #snowclearing #snowblower #forest #forestmanagement #forestry </video> <video> Digging Out from a MASSIVE Winter Storm Description: After one of the largest winter storms I've ever experienced, it's time now to dig out. This won't be an easy task even for a piece of heavy equipment like my tractor and PTO snowblower. I've been down this road before in years past but I don't think I've cleared this much snow this often as I have today. Tractor shown in this video: 2012 Kioti DK40se HST Snowblower shown in this video: MK Martin Meteor 78" PTO snowblower https://mkmartin.ca/products/singleMeteor.php #snowblowers #tractorattachments #tractorimplements #snowfall #snowstorm #snowclearing #snowblowing #snowremovalequipment #snowstorm #wedigdirt </video> <video> I Was Shocked from the Moment I Arrived (Deboss Garage Shop Tour) Description: I've seen project both big and small, fast and slow but nothing prepared me for what I was about to see in person today at Deboss Garage. These custom vehicles aren't all just show pieces, they're functional masterpieces. Get a behind-the-scenes look at many of the projects that Rich and the crew at Deboss Garage has going on. Be sure to check out their two channels on YouTube for more details on the projects as well. Deboss Garage http://www.youtube.com/@UCLXV9vzJwgYOyGaZlD89VfA DGHD @DGHDhttp://www.youtube.com/@UCSmNtj5yLZ-WvwqrrMiTYvw @DEBOSSGARAGE @DGHD #customcars #cabover #restoration #carrepair #cars </video> <video> Winter Storm Snaps Trees Like Twigs so Portable Winch Clears the Way Description: Cleaning up after a HUGE winter storm is a fact of life in my part of the world. Having the right tools for the job keeps me moving forward and makes the job that much easier. When I'm off-the-beaten-path in the middle of winter, it can be difficult to clear down trees off the trails without something portable and light weight. Today I'll put the portable capstan winch into action to help me pull down trees to get my access trails reopened and moving again. Portable Winch shown in this video from: Portable Winch Co. 1170, Thomas-Tremblay Sherbrooke, Quebec Canada, J1G 5G5 TOLL FREE (CANADA & USA): 1 888 388-7855 LOCAL OR OVERSEAS : +1 819 563-2193 https://www.portablewinch.ca/collections/all/products/pcw4000-a-gas-powered-winch-with-accessories @PortableWinch @PortableWinchDeutsch #capstan #winch #winching #trailmaintenance #honda #recovery #forestryequipment #loggingequipment #treeremoval #treework </video> <video> Stopping My Sawmill Shed From Falling Over (Sawmill Shed Build Ep. 21) Description: Time to add rigidity to the sawmill shed build. Today I'm digging out from under the snow and making some knee braces. Although this type of job would normally be easy for me, just getting around the sawmill shed with ladders turns out to be a challenge. Tune in today to see how things turn out! #sawmillbusiness #polebarnconstruction #polebarn #carpentry #constructionequipment #constructiontool #construction #constructionlife #sawmillwood #bandsawmill #timberframe #winterstorm </video> <video> Never Ending Snow Storms May Force me To Quit Description: Almost every day it seems like I'm encountering another wicked snow storm. Here I am again today just trying to get things cleaned up as another snow storm looms. Watch as I continue clearing snow just to keep my operation moving forward. At this rate with all the snow that keeps falling, I think I'm making one step forward for every three steps back. Is it spring yet? Tractor shown in this video: 2012 Kioti DK40se HST Cab Snowblower shown in this video: MK Martin Meteor 78" tractor bucket tooth bar shown in this video: BXpanded Piranha Pro https://www.bxpanded.com/piranhapro #snowblower #snowstorm #whiteoutsurvival #tractorattachments #tractorimplements #wilderness #dangeroustrees #epicsnowstorm #winter #winterstorm @BXpanded #bucketteeth </video> <video> Winter Knocked Me Down But it Didn't Knock Me Out (Yet) | Sawmill Shed Build Ep. 22 Description: Another trying day out here at the sawmill shed where I hope to get a little bit further ahead with the framing of the roof. The slowest part of the entire process is due to the height I'm working at and constant ladder repositioning. Throw into the mix a never-ending winter storm and the perfect recipe for a slow build has been made. Despite all odds, I'm back trying to reach the goal line. Glad you're all here for the adventure! #sawmillbusiness #sawmill #polebarn #polebarnconstruction #framing #winter #winterstorm #wilderness #winterwonderland #carpentry #constructionequipment #construction #offgrid #homestead </video> <video> Golf Cart Wouldn't Run Until I Did This #golfcart #clubcar Description: Not sure what to say here but the golf cart wouldn't run right so I checked to make sure it had a good connection between the spark plug and wire. Funny enough, it wouldn't spark very well until I move the wire a good distance from the top of the spark plug, then it fired right up. #golfcarts #golfcart #golfcars #enginerepair #sparkplug #engineproblem #engineproblems #clubcar </video> <video> Sawmill Shed Build (Ep. 18) How To Set The Rafters Description: If there's one thing I'm learning about working by myself, it's that I'm getting good at climbing ladders. With each rafter requiring nailing at each end, every rafter requires 4 trips up and down the ladder. Multiply that by a whole pile of rafters and I've put some serious vertical miles on in a day. #sawmills #sawmillbusiness #shedbuild #polebarnconstruction #polebarn #constructionequipment #construction #framing #roofing #roofdesign #rafters #rafter #wilderness #inthewoods #intheforest </video> <video> Installing Rafters During a HUGE Winter Storm Was Borderline Insanity (Sawmill Shed Build Ep. 20) Description: Some will say I'm stubborn, others will say I'm driven. I say I'm cold and wet. Regardless, I'm moving ahead (or at least trying to) one step at a time as I inch my way closer to the completion of my sawmill shed. With ongoing snow squalls daily, the snow keeps piling up as I keep pushing forward. If progress looks slow on the project, that's a win in my books as that means it's something moving in the right direction. #snowstorm #snowfall #sawmillbusiness #sawmill #polebarnconstruction #winter #winterstorm #rafters #constructionequipment #carpentry #framing #building #builder </video> <video> Battling One of the Worst Winter Storms I've Ever Seen Description: On days like today I think back to how good the weather was at the start of winter and how quickly that can change. With the snowpocolypse setting in for a long haul, I better get used to the set backs like this. I'm hoping to dig things out at the very least out at my sawmill shed with the help of my Baumalight mini skid steer. This will be a chore any way you put it. Mini Skid Steer shown in this video: Baumalight TRL620D https://online-order.baumalight.com/product/miniskidsteer/trl620d Mini skid steer 42" utility bucket shown in this video: Martatch https://www.martatch.com/compact-buckets @Baumalight #martatch #sawmillbusiness #sawmill #winterstorm #snow #snowfall #snowcleaning #snowclearing #snowplowing #constructionequipment #skidsteer #treebreak </video> <video> What Happened on Sawing with Sandy in 2024 Description: A lot of things have happened over the course of the last 365 days on the channel. New equipment, new projects and new breakdowns were the commonplace as things went from good to bad and bad to worse at times. On the bright side, things are still moving along in the right direction and I'm glad all of you hung in there for the adventures over the last year. 2025 has a lot of things planned and should make for another action-packed year of adventures. Cheers to a great year and thank you again for all of your support! #yearinreview #newyears #woodsplitter #sawmill @woodlandmills @EastonmadeWoodSplitters @farmerequipment @Baumalight @SebastienWoody #logloader @WallensteinEquipment #wallenstein #grapple #forestryequipment #forestry #sawmillbusiness #forestrymachines #chainsaw #eastonmade #brushcutter @LaneSharkUSA </video> <video> Setting the Roof Ridge Board By Myself with this Handy Jig (Sawmill Shed Build Ep 17) Description: When the sawmill shed roof framing starts taking shape things get a bit more complicated when working by myself. Watch as I take an idea and turn it into reality to make life easier for me when setting the ridge board all by myself. I've never used this method before but as I like to say, there is no better time than the present. #sawmillbusiness #sawmill #polebarnconstruction #polebarn #constructionequipment #construction #framing #roofingcontractor #rafters #workingatheights #forest #homestead #homesteading #shedbuild #polebuilding </video> <video> Sawmill Shed Build (Ep. 19) - Sawing Rafters Before a HUGE Winter Storm Buries Everything Description: I'm not one to shy away from sawing any log into lumber. Today however is one of those days where I get reminded of how easy it is to move around small logs as compared with the big logs. Watch as I make my way through the mud in an attempt to turn this good sized white pine log into some nice roof rafters for the sawmill shed. If I had to move these big slabs around day in and day out, I sure would have a tired back though! @woodlandmills #woodlandmills #sawmillbusiness #sawingmachine #sawing #bandsawmill #bandsawblade @Dakinflathers #discoverthewoodland #pinetrees #sawmilllife #sawmillwood #sawmillvideos #winterstorm #winter #storm </video> <video> Time to Sit Back and Relax! Merry Christmas! (+ woodland visitor drops in) #merrychristmas Description: Merry Christmas and Happy New Years ! I hope everyone out there has a restful holiday season and I look forward to another great year of things to come in 2025. Thank you all for your ongoing support! #merrychristmas #happynewyear #owl #wildlife </video>

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Hi folks. My name is Sandy and welcome to "Sawing with Sandy". My hope is that you take away something from the channel whether that is new knowledge or entertainment value. In my videos you'll be able to tackle the same day-to-day challenges that I do in a upbeat and entertaining way. The videos I post are real-life and based on the hobbies I find myself immersed in here in Central Ontario Canada. With a wide variety of topics, I often find myself bouncing around from cutting wood to mechanical repairs and everything in between. My approach that can be seen in my videos is use what you have and be creative in order to keep the wheels spinning. With such a large portion of the "Sawing with Sandy" property being heavily forested, you'll always find a beautiful scenic backdrop no matter what the video is that I'm making. Keep a close eye out as you scroll through my videos as you're bound to see some wildlife that calls central Ontario Canada home. Glad you folks are here. Here we go!

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