I feel your videos hit way above their weight. Great editing, good info and the presenter has a dynamic personality and voice. Looking forward to the next one and driving up to get material.
This is why we have been striving to make better videos, downside is we do not produce as many as I would like, but we do the best with what we have. And it’s comments like these that I pin to remind me why I am doing this.
I don't know much about Balsam Fir, but Basswood is known to be a great alternative to Cedar T&G as it handles Heat very well. We sell a lot of that for the interior of Saunas.
Hey I understand, I don’t just click the sub button for any channel either like I’m Yosemite Sam. Pow* pow*! Gotta make sure it’s something I want to see more of. And with that, I will be trying to make better and better videos.
Sorry that this comment got past me and has taken so long to respond. The app that I was referencing in this video, the one that required you to buy a special lens for your phone, was the Xylorix Pocketwood app (Downside is that the Lens is expensive and so is the Shipping cost from China I think) You may be able to use a cheaper lens from amazon?. However, I haven't used any of these apps, let alone would I recommend them since I haven't tested any of them, so I do not know if any of them work well. You can go into your phone's App Store and do a search for Wood Identifier apps and try some of them out. My recommendation is to test them out on a wood species that you KNOW like the back of your hand to make sure the app actually works well. I have my doubts though, and the google lens is free btw. As a matter of fact, I may test these apps out and do a video on them to see if they work.
Many decades ago I worked in a shoetree factory which used kiln dried red aromatic cedar,, we burned the scraps in my Father's wood stove and it made the nicest smelling smoke.. also,, there were no bugs in his basement from wood storage😉🤣
I’ve read your comment and question to Joe, and this was his response: “Good question, I don’t think I’ve ever tried it. It’s a strong wood, good for posts for trailer posts, that’s a good one to try out next time.” And then he went on about the best uses for ironwood. Sorry we didn’t get you a better response.
I live your video's. But to catch all this in my brain, I'd have to watch it 50 times..... I guess I'm slower than i thought. I can identify certain lumber ive been around in my lifetime. But, ....bbbbbbbbb. lost.😂❤❤
This would be a terrific video if the lighting was better and the camera movement was less. When the second guy was explaining woods, I nearly had to stop the video.
Yeah I need a better camera for filming inside the shop, using an action camera and they are renown for being terrible under low light conditions. Thanks for the feedback, this may be the comment that pushes me over the edge to getting an “indoor” camera.
Yeah I had a feeling this would come up, and thank you for your feedback. It helps me to look at where I failed so I can improve and make better videos. Not going to be perfect, but I can get better each time.
@37south47 well I still consider that a failure on my part, I have to remind myself to make it easy for everyone understand. I learned too, it just needs to be relatable.
I have never thought of that, There are some tests I have just learned about today that you can use Sodium Nitrate and the wood turns darker or lighter depending on the type of Oak you are testing. but that is just oak. Kind of wish I would have known about that before making this video and might be included in a follow-up including a part for people who are color-blind.
I feel your videos hit way above their weight. Great editing, good info and the presenter has a dynamic personality and voice. Looking forward to the next one and driving up to get material.
This is why we have been striving to make better videos, downside is we do not produce as many as I would like, but we do the best with what we have. And it’s comments like these that I pin to remind me why I am doing this.
This is informative and hilarious. Easily one of the best woodworking videos I've ever seen on the YousTubes 😝
Thanks Brother! My new favorite word: Youstubes! That’s going into the script for the next vid.
Would really like to see a video on spalted lumber. Had some maple that was really interesting.
What are some questions you have in mind as far as Spalted lumber goes? trying to gather most commonly asked questions to answer in the vid.
Is there such a thing as too much spalting?
Enjoy your videos. Informative and entertaining as well. What are some of the uses for bass wood and balsam fur?
I don't know much about Balsam Fir, but Basswood is known to be a great alternative to Cedar T&G as it handles Heat very well. We sell a lot of that for the interior of Saunas.
I've watched a couple videos of yours and I don't know whyi hadn't subscribed sooner.grwat work.
Hey I understand, I don’t just click the sub button for any channel either like I’m Yosemite Sam. Pow* pow*! Gotta make sure it’s something I want to see more of. And with that, I will be trying to make better and better videos.
You crack me up. Great show!
Thanks Brother! We hope to keep knocking it out of the park, and be sure to let us know what you want to see next!
so what are the APPS that identify wood?
Sorry that this comment got past me and has taken so long to respond. The app that I was referencing in this video, the one that required you to buy a special lens for your phone, was the Xylorix Pocketwood app (Downside is that the Lens is expensive and so is the Shipping cost from China I think) You may be able to use a cheaper lens from amazon?. However, I haven't used any of these apps, let alone would I recommend them since I haven't tested any of them, so I do not know if any of them work well. You can go into your phone's App Store and do a search for Wood Identifier apps and try some of them out. My recommendation is to test them out on a wood species that you KNOW like the back of your hand to make sure the app actually works well. I have my doubts though, and the google lens is free btw. As a matter of fact, I may test these apps out and do a video on them to see if they work.
topic: air drying vs sticker stain, especially on maple and pine. How to prevent it ?
I was hoping this comment had more likes, I will put this in our "Ideas" folder.
Great video
Thanks Larry! and also thanks for stopping by the shop recently, was great to have you here.
I would like more info on spalted
When I was a kid my elderly neighbor could identify the species of wood in the fireplace from the smell of the smoke.
Many decades ago I worked in a shoetree factory which used kiln dried red aromatic cedar,, we burned the scraps in my Father's wood stove and it made the nicest smelling smoke.. also,, there were no bugs in his basement from wood storage😉🤣
That is interesting, very smart way of heating your home.
This is a question for Joe , I’m sure since you’re in the Midwest & near Wisconsin. What does Iron wood smell like ?
I’ve read your comment and question to Joe, and this was his response: “Good question, I don’t think I’ve ever tried it. It’s a strong wood, good for posts for trailer posts, that’s a good one to try out next time.” And then he went on about the best uses for ironwood. Sorry we didn’t get you a better response.
Thanks
I live your video's. But to catch all this in my brain, I'd have to watch it 50 times..... I guess I'm slower than i thought. I can identify certain lumber ive been around in my lifetime. But, ....bbbbbbbbb. lost.😂❤❤
No it's not your fault, but I am afraid if we slow down, then people get bored lol, cant win.
Nice ash kendal
You're killing me Smalls..
"Hey, black ash! 😄 Why you didn't moon us earlier, eh?"
Just discovered your channel, great and yes please to spalted. Thank You😊
So excited to widen our audience demographic! Welcome to the channel and hope we do not dissapoint!
This would be a terrific video if the lighting was better and the camera movement was less. When the second guy was explaining woods, I nearly had to stop the video.
Yeah I need a better camera for filming inside the shop, using an action camera and they are renown for being terrible under low light conditions. Thanks for the feedback, this may be the comment that pushes me over the edge to getting an “indoor” camera.
Unfortunately I don’t know any more than I did when I started this video
Yeah I had a feeling this would come up, and thank you for your feedback. It helps me to look at where I failed so I can improve and make better videos. Not going to be perfect, but I can get better each time.
@ it was not a bad video. Really good actually but just a lot of info that my small brain couldn’t absorb…
@37south47 well I still consider that a failure on my part, I have to remind myself to make it easy for everyone understand. I learned too, it just needs to be relatable.
USDA will do it for free if you get stumped....lol
I did not know that, do they come to you? do they charge for that?
I'm dizzy.
Sorry! Next vids I have made it a point to slow it down and be more stable.
What if you're colour blind?
I have never thought of that, There are some tests I have just learned about today that you can use Sodium Nitrate and the wood turns darker or lighter depending on the type of Oak you are testing. but that is just oak. Kind of wish I would have known about that before making this video and might be included in a follow-up including a part for people who are color-blind.