HOT Today

[Magicman]

I still remember that it was 55° when we left Burch Run, Mi.

[Peder McElroy]

Perfect here on the Coast of Central California about 77 and sunny.

[drobertson]

Yep, no doubt about it, when I started cutting at the end of 04' the flooring mill foreman, who we go to church with said, "get ready, it's always hot, or always cold in the sawmill industry" and I can testify, he is correct.  I built my shed to block the winter wind in Feb, and did not think about the toaster oven effect during the summer months, it is warm, Still love it, early mornings and thank God for lights in the evening.  What  blessing to have fun while making a living. 

[Okrafarmer]

In Maine, they told us that a (production) sawmill was the hottest place in the summer, and the coldest place to work in the winter.

[Magicman]

We finally got our break this afternoon.  It is 72° and raining now.   

[SwampDonkey]

In Maine, they told us that a (production) sawmill was the hottest place in the summer, and the coldest place to work in the winter.

For the sawyer of today, he sits in a climate controlled booth with computer assist and TV monitors. A lot of the times his hands are not even at any controls. I saw one modern mill and the guy had his feet up, laid back in an easy chair or sorts with his head cradled in his hands behind his head, while looking at screens.

[Okrafarmer]

In Maine, they told us that a (production) sawmill was the hottest place in the summer, and the coldest place to work in the winter.

For the sawyer of today, he sits in a climate controlled booth with computer assist and TV monitors. A lot of the times his hands are not even at any controls. I saw one modern mill and the guy had his feet up, laid back in an easy chair or sorts with his head cradled in his hands behind his head, while looking at screens.

Yeah, that's him, not the guys running around doing what they're told. But anyway, they meant "back in the day" in particular.

[SwampDonkey]

There is a hardwood mill about 50 miles from here that shuts down in winter about Christmas. I don't think those fellas were cold much because every piece of that heavy hardwood was stacked and stickered all day long. All the figured maple was sorted for eye and curl. This was the cream of the sawmill, as most of the wood was very cheap for the mill coming off public land. Without a license on crown, they would never have enough supply to keep the mill running. Wood from private woodlots was just a trickle because they were not paying much more than pulp price for logs. I think they sawed mostly ties, but also whatever Select or better they could get out of it. I'm pretty sure some of the wood is bought and kilned by the local broker. When you talk to some of the guys around the lumber yard, they can't tell you much because they are not on that end of it. They most often don't even know the local mills.

[Magicman]

96° today and no shade whatever for my two off bearers.  My umbrella and "pith helmet" saved me, but by the late afternoon, those two guys were hurting.  I saw that one was flushed and I quickly got him to the water cask for a head wetting.  He drank water and later a 12 oz Gatorade which immediately came back up.  More water and he seemed OK.  By then the other was up-chucking.  We will have to quit sooner tomorrow.

[clww]

They need to pace themselves. Heat exhaustion (or worse) is no joke. It was 93 here at The Beach today, and I drank four 32 ounce Gatorades, two 16 ounce glasses of sweet tea, and at least half a gallon of water.

[Chuck White]

Hot and Humid here today 85° and I don't know what the humidity was!

I was out on a sawjob early this morning and at lunch time I went home (ate lunch in the truck) and got my operators seat and umbrella, so after that, I was good!

The heat didn't seem to bother the two "adult" off-bearers much, but my 5-gallon water jug only had about a gallon in it when I got home at the end of the day!  Which is great!

I really push the water when I'm on a saw-job!

[WDH]

I went out this morning and bought a 42" drum fan to use at the sawmill  .  95 degrees today. 

[StimW]

One of my best heat recoveries was after a day of offshore fishing on a hot day I got home and after cleaning fish and the boat I was half past dead!
I ate a large slice of cold watermelon with salt and it turned me around to feeling great!
You might try packing some iced fresh fruit like water/cantaloupe/honey dew/melon to bring out when it gets rough.

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I went out this morning and bought a 42" drum fan to use at the sawmill  .  95 degrees today.

I thought you were a Bass Fan....not a Drum Fan.

[tcg]

Hot here today as well high of 87. I mowed lawns till 3 PM.
Yeah I know mowing lawns has nothing to do with sawing and milling.
But it helps me feed my wood milling and woodworking habit.
Next purchase a Logrite 60" cant hook.

TG

[Delawhere Jack]

Heading out for a two day job in Chincoteague VA tomorrow. Forecast is for upper 80's to 90 degrees, humidity off the scale. Dreading the though of it.......  :-\

[Magicman]

I am not looking forward to the heat today.  We are actually set up in a graveled parking lot, so no shade.   :-\

[WDH]

I went out this morning and bought a 42" drum fan to use at the sawmill  .  95 degrees today.

I thought you were a Bass Fan....not a Drum Fan.




I went out this morning and bought a 42" drum barrel fan to use at the sawmill  .

[thecfarm]

I would not want to be off bearing in them temps. I should say I could not do it. The heat bothers me. And that is here in Maine.  : I work out in the sun,a field at times,but it's at a slow pace. Lots of breaks,lots of fluid.

[Gadrock]

Down South we have been under a series of VERY high humidity. In a few weeks as we become acclimated to the higher heat we will appreciate it only being 92 deg etc.

As for me I am having a particularly difficult time this year getting used to this stuff. Monday I worked too hard and got too hot, yesterday I restricted myself, but today it will be out in the heat again.

Like MM says, out in a parking lot offers little shade.


Carry on

[thecfarm]

We drove by the bank building in town,92°. I might of had 82,with the wind blowing.

[OneWithWood]

Yesterday it was 92°F with very high humidity.  I played host to a group of middle and high school teachers taking part in the Natural Resources Teacher Institute put on through PLT.  Fortunately there was a steady breeze and we stayed in the shade, moving slow as we toured the woods.
Repeat of temp and humidity today with much less breeze.  I will be working in the saw barn addition, laying decking on the loft.  It will be interesting to see how much I get done and how long I last.  Definitely will be drinking a lot of water.

[Cedarman]

I know it is getting hot when the guys get out the pedestal fans.  Nice breeze in the mill.  When I built it in 92, I had 6" of insulation put over the tin in the ceiling.  This makes a huge difference in the mill.  Usually a breeze flowing through the mill too.  I am usually the yard guy.  No shade there.  I take to the house and drink plenty.  Don't move too fast either.   Have gotten hot a few times, but never puky hot.  I like heat better than real cold. 

[mesquite buckeye]

Big break in the heat today. Coolest day in a month. 98° or so they say. ;D 8) 8) 8)

[Hilltop366]

I don't envy you guys in the heat one bit, our forecast for the next 5 days is 63° to 72°,  just right!