Can't imagine a better day than sawing up an old log into beautiful slabs. All of them qualifiy for table tops of the most beautiful colors and patterns.
Hi Matthew, Thank you, Thank you for being my spare time ( I have lots of it, I am 80 years old/young) entertainer. Your videos are always very interesting to watch. I have been following you for years and each week I can't wait to see what's next. I especially have enjoyed the remodel series that I think might be ending soon. Can you say, if you know when, or what, the next series you are planning on doing is going to be about? Thank you again for all the time and "GREAT EFFORT" that you put into your love affair with wood. Keep up the great work!
I am still entertained by your blade journey. You started out with the cheap blades and had to change blades every 2 or 3 logs. Then you tried the bimetal blades. Then you went with the good stuff. You now talk about the "annual" blade change. So the expensive blades are cheaper than the "cheap" blades.
Matt, where do you get your carbide blades? I got my 12' blade from Bandsaw Blades Direct, and it was $278 before a $45 shipping charge. But I only bought one since they last so long. A $160 carbide blade about a mile long for your giant saw is a screamin' good deal.
Good show today. Glad to see you taking your time and enjoying your self. Good tangents as well. I realize the house project and all the pieces that fall under that umbrella take precedence, but the log sawing videos are very enjoyable. Thanks and take care. Hope all your family are doing well.
Matt, thoase last few pieces had some amazing figure. I Agee, a log can still surprise us at how beautiful the wood hiding inside is! Thanks for the video.
That is some beautiful wood wonderful colour and grain contrast you are so lucky to be able to source and receive such beautiful logs. Kitchen coming along brilliant.
Thanks for the new video Matt. I bet you already have regained the dollars you spent for this great Machine, and you also have gained friends thru this very handy sawmill. Thanks and Keep inspiring. GBU
I regret not commenting more over the years. The biggest take away is if you can manage to have one, a wide cutting bandmill is far superior to a chain sawmill
Matt was in an amazing mood this day. It appears he got to do 2 things he really enjoys doing. One right when he woke up 😏 and the second, jumping back on the sawmill.
Every slab an absolute wonder if captivating diagonal grain and figure. Amazing stuff. Will be interesting to see if they dry reasonably straight with such an inherent twist to them.
While I love the beautiful timber you expose yourself by sawing the logs, my favourite part is that you are always chuckling the whole way through your videos. You are a classic example of the saying that if you love what you are doing you will never wo🎉a day in your life.
magt collared wooden c Channel wedges that can set on cross boards to keep the log from rollin rollin rollin, and keep a pull rope on 'em to snag when needed
Matt, get 2 floor Jack's and make a few curved cradle blocks to support the Logan adjust as needed. That way you don't hop in and out of telehandler and mess up the log position backing out.
Fine looking wood and I really enjoyed your narration on the outstanding figure, burls, compression growth, inclusions etc. What's a burl? What are the likely causes for it? Wood grains running at different angles... likely causes for that? Wood is often under appreciated until you see it displayed in a carefully groomed and finished piece of beautiful furniture. Then it POPS.
Been a couple years since I've stopped in. You've upped the game quite a bit. Surprised you don't have a laser level for getting the exact line you want? Best of luck.
Been watching your sawing vids over the last 2 years & am always amazed at the beauty that comes from these logs, but I have 2 questions for you: 1. why do use a bucket of water on the logs? Seems like it would be faster & "neater" to use a garden hose with a spray nozzle. 2. With your expertise on tools, why don't you electrify the winch that you use to pull the blade through the log? Seems like you could save your arm from all the "cranking".
I’m wondering how you approach your own projects from your inventory. Do you have ideas of what you want to build while you’re making your slabs? or do you later think of your slab inventory and decide to build something? Or do you have a project in mind and try to decide which slabs will best suit your design needs? Mix of all of this?
you ever consider a laser level to use as a guide to height adjustment on the saw? you could probably get it set to JUUUST above the knot or branch or whatever obstruction and capture the most useable wood.
This is a remarkable tree. It had very distinctive xylem and phloem tissues. The Xylem in the center of the log transfers water and minerals up from the roots and provides strength. The Phloem on the outside transfers the sugar and amino acids created by photosynthesis in the leaves to the rest of the plant. It's fun to read up the physics of water transport inside a tree. This tree also had a pronounced spiral growth pattern which adds strength and flexibility to the trunk. It was obviously a huge healthy tree. I wonder why it is in your stack yard. Trees usually continue growing until they topple, within a range of species life spans. Or until they are considered inconvenient to humans who kill them with chainsaws.
You should ask one of the nerds on here to program a CNC touchscreen height setting. I know materials would not even be a few hundred bucks at most. Doit with wireless controller and magnet on the back to secure wherever you want to the carriage and store in the panel when not in use. The controller could even have a master safety stop button. You proved it is the best built now tweak it to not just what you want but your customers might too.
Don't know why but I love the maple crotch stuff way more then even the walnut stuff. Any new trees upcoming to get slabbed? Or a nice big burl piece? The pecan one was pretty sweet too
Hope they dry flat . I had a complete stack of soft maple that had grown in a cork screw pattern . As it air dried it twisted . Had to saw it in strips to use it . They were only 2 ft wide .
I would smile if someone thought that log would be cured. If I cut a cord of wood, it would take a whole year to season and it’s in small pieces, in a dry place. I also figure you might know what you are doing as you have shown us the process from cutting to curing to the kiln to processing…. It is interesting that it remains that wet 2 years in. When we cut a 35 year old valley oak, it was 36” across at the butt and water was spurting out the new cut
Instead of recycling the old blade, consider finding a hobbyist knife maker - that is good steel. I just finished a knife made from a smaller blade and it came out fine.
The bimetal blade is probably much thinner so its removing less material also there is probably a weight difference between the two If you are running it flat out than i suggest upgrading from the 10hp motor should speed up the cutting and since electric motors are basically lego parts with standard frames you can probably get a more powerful motor that will just drop in.
Would loveto see a collab between you and The Sloe Mo Guys to show the saw cutting at insane frame rate. I would love to see exactly how it looks with clear images as the saw and dust leaves the cut.
Seems like a fairly quiet saw. This is a question of ignorance, not of doubt. Is it not more advantageous to remove the slabs in succession instead of leaving them stacked on the material? Doesn't the weight make it tougher for the blade to travel through the log? Nice video. Thanks for doing this.
Another interesting log slicing session with Matt. Fantastic looking slabs in this one. I hate to say though that the extra camera motion in this episode made me a little nauseous. Still, I'm looking forward to the next installment, hopefully with just a little less camera movement.
Do you not run any blade lube to keep pitch from building up on the band? Where are you keeping your stacked wood now to air dry? I haven't seen you show that.
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Always love the reveal of the logs being cut on your mill. I am so envious!
Love it Matt. GO SLABMASTER!!!
Can't imagine a better day than sawing up an old log into beautiful slabs. All of them qualifiy for table tops of the most beautiful colors and patterns.
I absolutely love when you cut logs. Thank you for sharing
That was spectacular tree. Each slab was different in its own way. It was fun to watch.
Hi Matthew, Thank you, Thank you for being my spare time ( I have lots of it, I am 80 years old/young) entertainer. Your videos are always very interesting to watch. I have been following you for years and each week I can't wait to see what's next. I especially have enjoyed the remodel series that I think might be ending soon. Can you say, if you know when, or what, the next series you are planning on doing is going to be about? Thank you again for all the time and "GREAT EFFORT" that you put into your love affair with wood. Keep up the great work!
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Best video i’ve seen today. Thanks for sharing knowledge and passion. Nice setup you got running
I am still entertained by your blade journey. You started out with the cheap blades and had to change blades every 2 or 3 logs. Then you tried the bimetal blades. Then you went with the good stuff. You now talk about the "annual" blade change. So the expensive blades are cheaper than the "cheap" blades.
Matt, where do you get your carbide blades? I got my 12' blade from Bandsaw Blades Direct, and it was $278 before a $45 shipping charge. But I only bought one since they last so long. A $160 carbide blade about a mile long for your giant saw is a screamin' good deal.
Good show today. Glad to see you taking your time and enjoying your self. Good tangents as well. I realize the house project and all the pieces that fall under that umbrella take precedence, but the log sawing videos are very enjoyable. Thanks and take care. Hope all your family are doing well.
Thank you Matt , that was a very relaxing, entertaining video! Excellent job …
Amazing slabs! Please show some of them finished!
WOW what a great log that is. Loved the patterns that showed up.😊🎉❤
Greetings from the BIG SKY of Montana. Good to see you in the great state of Minnesota.
You are WAY TO passionate about wood! 😍 keep it up!!!
Ever consider mounting a laser to help with log positioning. Love watching what you are up to.
This video is one of the examples of why i love the variety in maple.
Matt, thoase last few pieces had some amazing figure. I Agee, a log can still surprise us at how beautiful the wood hiding inside is! Thanks for the video.
That is some beautiful wood wonderful colour and grain contrast you are so lucky to be able to source and receive such beautiful logs. Kitchen coming along brilliant.
Thanks for the new video Matt. I bet you already have regained the dollars you spent for this great Machine, and you also have gained friends thru this very handy sawmill. Thanks and Keep inspiring. GBU
been watching your videos for years. Love the SlabMaster
I regret not commenting more over the years. The biggest take away is if you can manage to have one, a wide cutting bandmill is far superior to a chain sawmill
Matt shows us it’s not all glamorous in the wood business. But surely the big boy toys and slicing is all good. Thx Matt
Great video as expected. That log produced some beautiful slabs. BTW. perfect toss on slab four...thought sure you'd mention it.
the slab cutting is my fav. the cutting and then the description is so fun
Awesome slabs Matt. I really like all the different grains and character in the wood.
I really liked the diagonal grain run on the first cut - I guess a couple of slabs from that area would make a really spectacular table top
Matt was in an amazing mood this day. It appears he got to do 2 things he really enjoys doing. One right when he woke up 😏 and the second, jumping back on the sawmill.
Good Afternoon Cremona Family.
First. 😎
Love to watch these big log cutting
Chearss from Scotland 🏴
It's all filed under "character". Lovely wood
That log is a "goldmine" for sure!
It was a very interesting experience going out, seeing a very large and beautiful log, thank you for uploading this video
I enjoy your videos. I Seldom comment. I love the sawmill videos. 😊
Ty for sharing everything but specially you slabbing process as I have missed it a lot.
Every slab an absolute wonder if captivating diagonal grain and figure. Amazing stuff. Will be interesting to see if they dry reasonably straight with such an inherent twist to them.
To help with the loading. I would use straps and some scr3w jack stands/pipe stands for leveling.
Great looking wood there..
After watching shows like black tale studio then listening to you talk about these slabs is really cool stuff 😊
Beautiful timber.
¡Increíble transformación! Quién diría que esos troncos 'basura' tendrían tanta belleza oculta. ¡El trabajo con la sierra es pura maestría! 👏💪
Good eyes to level, producing excellent slabs.
I think I could warm to the idea of quilted maple!
While I love the beautiful timber you expose yourself by sawing the logs, my favourite part is that you are always chuckling the whole way through your videos. You are a classic example of the saying that if you love what you are doing you will never wo🎉a day in your life.
Those slabs turned out great.
Quilting occurs in some maple trees on the north / cold side of a hill. It does not happen when there is good southern exposure.
Woodelf engraved 9075 into the middle of the tree.
That's some beautiful wood!
magt collared wooden c Channel wedges that can set on cross boards to keep the log from rollin rollin rollin, and keep a pull rope on 'em to snag when needed
Matt, get 2 floor Jack's and make a few curved cradle blocks to support the Logan adjust as needed. That way you don't hop in and out of telehandler and mess up the log position backing out.
Fine looking wood and I really enjoyed your narration on the outstanding figure, burls, compression growth, inclusions etc. What's a burl? What are the likely causes for it? Wood grains running at different angles... likely causes for that? Wood is often under appreciated until you see it displayed in a carefully groomed and finished piece of beautiful furniture. Then it POPS.
I enjoy what you do with the slabs but would love to see what you do with them afterward. Do you make tables out of all of them?
All of those off cuts look like they’re a trip through a planer away from being very nice cutting boards.
I just tuned in- Who is this rock star sporting the Prince sunglasses? Glad to see that you have taken a short break from the kitchen.
Been a couple years since I've stopped in. You've upped the game quite a bit. Surprised you don't have a laser level for getting the exact line you want? Best of luck.
Great chill craftsman videos. Keep it up. What´s a nice slab going for?
Been watching your sawing vids over the last 2 years & am always amazed at the beauty that comes from these logs, but I have 2 questions for you:
1. why do use a bucket of water on the logs? Seems like it would be faster & "neater" to use a garden hose with a spray nozzle.
2. With your expertise on tools, why don't you electrify the winch that you use to pull the blade through the log? Seems like you could save your arm from all the "cranking".
He can feel what he’s cutting doing it by hand. Oh and the bucket splash is just awesome
I’m wondering how you approach your own projects from your inventory. Do you have ideas of what you want to build while you’re making your slabs? or do you later think of your slab inventory and decide to build something? Or do you have a project in mind and try to decide which slabs will best suit your design needs? Mix of all of this?
At the sawmill we call that white decay. Fleck it’s just the start of rot or decay like u said. I’m grade lumber it would be thrown to the chipper
you ever consider a laser level to use as a guide to height adjustment on the saw? you could probably get it set to JUUUST above the knot or branch or whatever obstruction and capture the most useable wood.
This is a remarkable tree. It had very distinctive xylem and phloem tissues. The Xylem in the center of the log transfers water and minerals up from the roots and provides strength. The Phloem on the outside transfers the sugar and amino acids created by photosynthesis in the leaves to the rest of the plant. It's fun to read up the physics of water transport inside a tree. This tree also had a pronounced spiral growth pattern which adds strength and flexibility to the trunk. It was obviously a huge healthy tree. I wonder why it is in your stack yard. Trees usually continue growing until they topple, within a range of species life spans. Or until they are considered inconvenient to humans who kill them with chainsaws.
THANKS FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO
Wood with character seems to find the character in you. 😊
there is nothing like a beautiful slab of wood! it kills me when people want to paint it!!!!!!
You should ask one of the nerds on here to program a CNC touchscreen height setting. I know materials would not even be a few hundred bucks at most. Doit with wireless controller and magnet on the back to secure wherever you want to the carriage and store in the panel when not in use. The controller could even have a master safety stop button. You proved it is the best built now tweak it to not just what you want but your customers might too.
Just love watching this
Don't know why but I love the maple crotch stuff way more then even the walnut stuff. Any new trees upcoming to get slabbed? Or a nice big burl piece? The pecan one was pretty sweet too
Pretty fast belt change !
At 43:10ish it looks like an owl of sorts with the 2 eyes and a nose but it’s upside down…
Enjoy the walk through the tree as you slab it up.
I really enjoy your videos. Have you ever considered getting a garden hose?
Matt, do you ever cut small logs??? If not, any recommendations on who could in the area? Love what you do, thx.
Hope they dry flat . I had a complete stack of soft maple that had grown in a cork screw pattern . As it air dried it twisted . Had to saw it in strips to use it . They were only 2 ft wide .
I would smile if someone thought that log would be cured. If I cut a cord of wood, it would take a whole year to season and it’s in small pieces, in a dry place. I also figure you might know what you are doing as you have shown us the process from cutting to curing to the kiln to processing…. It is interesting that it remains that wet 2 years in.
When we cut a 35 year old valley oak, it was 36” across at the butt and water was spurting out the new cut
SLABmaster merchandise! Cool!!!!!!
I dont see any blade guides on this mill . Should help the warp you had with the first cut if you put them on .
3:36 A remote for that telehandler sure is sounding appealing…
Instead of recycling the old blade, consider finding a hobbyist knife maker - that is good steel. I just finished a knife made from a smaller blade and it came out fine.
Knife makers are welcome to raid the recycling pile
So much effort though.. gotta ship it, talk to people... nah man just find your own steel
Можно не выбрасывать, а периодически сдавать их в пункт приёма металлолома. Это и для природы хорошо, и небольшой заработок.
Gerber used to make some of their knives from band saw blades.
Are they thick enough to make a knife?
9705?? Sir, you have just found the rarest of rare logs! Priceless! 😆
pro tip, use 2 gal pump sprayer adjust or remove nossle to spray water on grain reveals i know but u will lov it when u just use it 😂 😂
Good Lord those logs!
Matt needs to make some big wooden V blocks to set logs on.
Just think you could make some awesome key chains out of that old blade destined for the recycle bin....
Another Great Video! Where do you purchase your blades? I would love to try one on my mill.
They’re from woodmizer. Thanks!
29:01 a beaver 🦫!!
Very cool slabs
pro tip 2 use battery blower for dust saw dust removal
LOL. The shop is literally ten steps away but grabs the nearest hammer/brake rotor from the ground instead! We trained at the same place, apparently!
One of us!
Everything’s a hammer
T-shirt idea. Called it
@@mcremonaEverything is a hammer, but only some things can be a chisel! 🤣
I really couldn’t see any Quilt..I did see the spalting and burls.
It was funny, you using a toy hammer to knock in that wedge..🤣
Getting that moisture down to 7 or so. That's why people have kilns with meters running as the lumber drys.
The bimetal blade is probably much thinner so its removing less material also there is probably a weight difference between the two
If you are running it flat out than i suggest upgrading from the 10hp motor should speed up the cutting and since electric motors are basically lego parts with standard frames you can probably get a more powerful motor that will just drop in.
Do you prefer manual cutting over automated? What other species have you cut?
Would loveto see a collab between you and The Sloe Mo Guys to show the saw cutting at insane frame rate. I would love to see exactly how it looks with clear images as the saw and dust leaves the cut.
I’ve been told that I look better in slowmo
You wouldn't want a full maple guitar body but several nice tops would be perfect
Seems like a fairly quiet saw. This is a question of ignorance, not of doubt. Is it not more advantageous to remove the slabs in succession instead of leaving them stacked on the material? Doesn't the weight make it tougher for the blade to travel through the log? Nice video. Thanks for doing this.
You should see if Kibler Muzzleloaders might be interested in those crotch slabs for gun stocks.
Kids going into law- never see em helping dad in the field, not even pumpkin is supervising 'the man who works alone'.
Would love to get you old blades from you for knife making 🤗
What degree blade Matt? Soft maple will hold more moisture than hard. tell me if wrong!
Another interesting log slicing session with Matt. Fantastic looking slabs in this one. I hate to say though that the extra camera motion in this episode made me a little nauseous. Still, I'm looking forward to the next installment, hopefully with just a little less camera movement.
Bringing out the 9 gram sledge for the heavy jobs!
Matt how long does take for the cut slabs to air dry?
One year per inch
Figure 18 months outdoors followed by 6 months indoors for silver maple at this thickness
i'm still surprised you haven't made a set of wedges to aid in positioning logs, but you do you
Do you not run any blade lube to keep pitch from building up on the band? Where are you keeping your stacked wood now to air dry? I haven't seen you show that.
Diesel/bar oil mix