Old Lumber Reborn

[ripsaw99]

I have a small shop. ( Retirement Type ) I use a lot of old wood , I also save the scrap pieces to make Key chains, Small Jewerly Boxes. I Also use new wood if the Custom Piece Is what the customer wants. I'm in the process right now resawing old ceder 4x6's and making porch railings, for a new home. Love Your story, Keep up the good Work

[clnmyjts]

what a great way of recycling old wood & old buildings.. Reborn Lumber! thus..and from what I understand about this type of recycling business the old lumber brings a much much higher board foot sale price than if someone was to go out & buy new lumber for their building remodel project... these type of buyer are willing to pay extra for the historical rich rustic look the old wood provides for their home or business ( definitely a win win situation for the enviornment )

[talkradiohead1]

I work at a small business that manufactures reclaimed wood just like the mill in this video. I love the fact that this wood is being reused and can be transformed from something ugly that most people would throw away, into a beautiful finished product fit for the finest home. It's good stewardship. My job is as close to being a "green job" as it gets, but I can tell ya, Obama sure didn't create it! We depend on the rich and good 'ol fashioned capitalism for our livelihood!

[Postie218]

Almost all of my woodworking is done with reclaimed wood from cabinet shops, old pallets, and construction/demolition sites. I made bead board for my dining room wall, two tables, a butcher block table and a set of four Adirondack chairs this last summer and the wood only cost me the gas and time to get it. You do have to prep a bit more, but it's worth it, and the scraps go into my wood stove during the winter.

[dariod2007]

you guys are awesome, recycling archeology!

[CKS5000]

thats awesome, you guy's keep up the good work

[PghGingerKid]

So what your saying is, instead of taking the wood just outside Brooklyn (or possibly even in Brooklyn) they shipped the wood down to North Carolina to be de-nailed by what seems to be illegal aliens, an then shipped back to Brooklyn. And you wonder why both Hippies and Red Necks are mad at you.... of course this was going to get political.

[1ChevyGuy375]

Very cool. I really like the look of old wood and the story behind It. Also salvaging It on top of that.

[cheesestr4wz]

Its fantastic to hear the history ! I'm subscribing to you !

[specialks1953]

Right after I clicked on this video I realized it seemed to be more about the being GREEN BULLSHIT but I finished watching it because I value using what will save me money & using what is available. I despise doing things just for the sake of "being green". If being green makes life harder for me, screw being green. I refuse to help al gore & general electric along with greenie weenies, tree huggers & the like. - I will look for cheap reusable wood a "little" more. (wood history not important !)

[toadabc]

Imagine that. Who would think of that? Oh, I did. For the last 40 years. But you leftists, who claim to be green, are making this process almost impossible. Because of their friends in the trial lawyer assn., law suites make owners and insurance companies not want anyone to do recycling. "Safer" to just munch it up with a dozer. Then, the crazy left wants wages to be as high as possible. Guess what, it isn't rocket science. Too high a cost, too low a demand. Add to that OSHA, and forget it.

[MrRodmo1]

@toadabc I didn't realize this was a political argument. I would have guessed most people watch this out of an interest in reclaimed lumber and woodworking. This partisan BS is getting a little old don't you think? Now woodworking isn't even safe from ideologues...thanks

[toadabc]

@MrRodmo1 I re-read my post and admit it was politically charged. And if you call hating big nanny state goverment partisan, that is your call. But you missed my point. I AM the person who has been saving and using reclaimed lumber for 40 years! I love the beauty and history of the lumber, especially our redwood. I have saved thousands of board feet. But I am telling you why it is on longer possible to do here on the left coast.

[zekehooper]

cool vid. I just set up a small shop and want to use reclaimed wood. I was wondering what the cheapes & best way to resurface the wood is? I don't have alot ofmoney are else I would get me a jioner. I was thinking of a belt sander but which one?

[MrLeonard55]

What metal detector do you use?

[pegobuilders]

There is also a thriving market in reclaimed timber in Britain, especially tropical hardwoods such as teak. Reclaimed timber is the geenest of all wood choices.

[reclaimedwood]

Love the video... We've posted a short (under 2 minute) video about Reclaimed Lumber called "A Tree Can Live Forever" that you might find interesting... click on our name to see it.

[marzy6]

Awesome!

[pegobuilders]

using reclaimed or salvaged wood makes good ecological sense

[telemarker77]

get a boob job

[westkan]

Wouldn't be more green to use a mill nearer to where the old structures are dismantled to remill the old wood, rather send it on a several hundred mile journey if the remilled lumber returns near the dismantling sites?

[jobedied]

Amen what apositive way to save our environment some stress. And a great seasoned product. ready for another 150 years of service.

[crumblenaut]

Excellent work

[impalapez]

Where are these guys in NC??? Anyone know??

[garrettwadesmith2007]

What you are doing is an absolute wonderful thing. I commend you and your company for doing this now, AND since 1984. WoW!!!! You saw the "green" aspect of this earlier than the world did. Congrats to you for that. I hope you are awarded financialy as well as you have the respect of the green world..... Thanks to you, we have someone to admire.