Sawmilling hemlock logs

Today’s video highlights the daily activities and collaborative efforts of a small-scale sawmilling operation run by Jim and Gina.

The primary focus involves processing hemlock logs to produce lumber and strapping for a shed roof project, ensuring that every scrap is repurposed into kindling to avoid waste. Beyond the physical labour of the sawmill, the video captures the humorous banter between both, regarding their individual workloads and the multitasking required to manage home baking alongside timber production. Their routine is split between processing firewood in the mornings and milling timber in the afternoons when conditions allow. Ultimately, it is an up close look at the self-sufficient lifestyle and the rhythmic nature of rural woodworking and domestic chores.