Spot on with your recommendation about greasing fittings. Pump it in until it starts to ooze out, so it takes any dirt with it and prolongs the life of the part.
Beautiful find inside that log. Looked like an Owl on his perch watching over things. Thanks for sharing with us Nathan. Stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.
What delightful slabs Nathan. I am sure these will sell for a very tidy price that won't do your 'pocket' any harm. One could turn some brilliant large party platters out of just one of these slabs, let alone table/desk tops etc. Cheers mate, Don from South Australia.
When I was just a kid there was a small saw setup down the road that ran on water power . It was at the bottom of the falls of the reservoir that bordered my family's property. I used to spend hours watching them slab very large and very old trees of all types. They had a circular blade set up and took very good care not to use suspect logs.
Wipe grease fitting wiped clean & get rubber caps for them. Made nice coffee tables from end cut hollow logs with glass tops and resin filled hollow. I was lucky to have worked for Thomasville Furniture in NC in my youth.
Absolutely beautiful slab of wood .. hard Maple is probably my favorite, next to Walnut .. as they say, "that's money right there". I understand you got a late start so I'm hoping we'll get to see the rest of it. Again, thanks for the great content, Nathan.
Nathan, I don’t know much about tractors, but I do know about mechanical work. It looks like you take good care of your equipment, so I was amazed and disappointed to see you using an adjustable wrench (AKA, a Fits-All) when you started to adjust the tension on the lift lever.
Man! that is some beautiful wood. Plenty of spallting, loads of figure, color. Wish I lived closer I'd like one of the outside slabs for a few bowl blanks.
Thanks for sending that nice weather, took couple days 020923' lol.... 66° and 20 to 30 mph winds unusual for NE Ohio! BTW nice slabs, great surprises! Enjoy all your videos
If you look at the far end of the slab and turn your head a bit ,you see an owl. The knots are the eyes and there's a dark curved spot between them that looks like the beak .
One thing to remember when using that grease gun. If there's the least bit of resistance that awesome gun can build up some awesome pressure. I use them when lubricating the landing gear on the aircraft I maintain and always wear safety glasses. One misdirected high pressure squirt could make for a really bad day.
If you don't mind saying, what would be the retail price range for a slab like those after drying? I just don't have any perspective to gauge what is reasonable. Many thanks!
Excuse me, but I'm foot-stomping irate--why don't any of you--Mark and Eddie, John at fricknjeep, and too many others to name--show us what the inside of a hollow log looks like? I'm sure that not your entire audience is intimately familiar with trees and logs. Some of us are from a part of the country--the Sandhills of Nebraska--where there are still people alive (although alas not many) who recall having to burn buffalo chips for fuel. But all you guys quit sawing just before you get to the hole. How about just once, when sawing a hollow log, filming it so we can see what the inside looks like. Cordially yours, Fred G.
He clearly explained why. If you want to see someone trash a few blades in exploration then I highly suggest checking out Matt Cremona. He not shy in chewing through some funky stuff!
Oof, I can't imagine how heavy that slab was. But thank goodness it _was_ so wet, those spalting fungi needed the moisture to do their work. Here's hoping you don't get any cracks or distortions around that knot and figure as it dries; that would make a gorgeous central focal point for whatever this turns into.
That slab looks like owl eyes. 6-8 inches either side of them and that's one sweeeeeet looking coffee table. I'd like to see what the inside of that hollow looks like.
Thanks for another informative, entertaining video. The maple slab was beyond beautiful and will make a fabulous addition to someone's home or office. Live-edge slabs have been a continuing design element for many projects and since you deal with maple, walnut and other heavy hardwoods, I couldn't help but notice how you grunted when you were moving that slab off the saw mill. We're not getting any younger (I really don't mean to be critical, just concerned), so I was wondering if you've considered incorporating some sort of slab moving "helpers" into the design of the next saw mill building? Thanks.
You live a hard life but you can avoid living in concrete hell like the rest of us. You've got some great equipment, that LT 70 is very expensive, I love it. That one board you put the water on looks like an owl, how cool is that. Great video, new to your channel, take care and be carful.
I bought one of those grease guns last year. like you I should have bought one when they came to market years ago. Better late than never I guess. Great video and very nice maple.
What a slab, Nathan. Truly a wonderful sight. Are you filming the rest of the log being sawn? Sounded like an interesting plan. All the best to you and your family, mate. Cheers.
Back in college in the summer of '74 we dropped a mature rock maple up in northern Wisconsin and our lone chain saw, a McCullough 10 got stuck in a branch that split pinning it in the limb. Trying to get it loose I chipped the blade on my 2 yr old Buck 110 lock blade. That wood is no joke! Don't cry, we burned that tree in the fireplace!
It is crazy how a log can surprise you when it has been sitting the long and wow mind blown happen. I just slabbed some spaulted crotch maple over the weekend and wow
Grease gun from video, cheaper than I thought
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Wow, maybe Domino a couple of those slabs together and it would make a great table! Nice job Nathan.
Those genies hens are raising a fuss over that beautiful grain! Kind Thanks and Many Blessings! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania
Spot on with your recommendation about greasing fittings. Pump it in until it starts to ooze out, so it takes any dirt with it and prolongs the life of the part.
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Beautiful natural art made by nature!!
Thank you! Cheers!
16:17 That's one beautiful owl.
Beautiful find inside that log. Looked like an Owl on his perch watching over things. Thanks for sharing with us Nathan. Stay safe and keep up the great videos. Fred.
Thanks 👍
That kind of figure might be of interest to a luthier for making violin backs. Tight grained, quarter sawn, spruce for the sound boards.
What delightful slabs Nathan. I am sure these will sell for a very tidy price that won't do your 'pocket' any harm. One could turn some brilliant large party platters out of just one of these slabs, let alone table/desk tops etc. Cheers mate, Don from South Australia.
What a beautiful piece of lumber. Best thing on TH-cam today. Thank you for bringing it to us all.
That curly maple is just beautiful when it's all finished out. It's like 3D pearl shiny unbelievable beauty 😍
Wow. What beauty! Its like a rorschach test!
That owl looking right at me out of that slab! What an absolute beauty!
Nature is beautiful
Agreed
Thank you for sharing
Turned out real nice
When I was just a kid there was a small saw setup down the road that ran on water power . It was at the bottom of the falls of the reservoir that bordered my family's property. I used to spend hours watching them slab very large and very old trees of all types. They had a circular blade set up and took very good care not to use suspect logs.
thanks for watching
Happy! Happy! Happy!
Such a beautiful piece of lumber it reminds me of those old Japanese paintings of ocean waves.
Beautiful maple, nice work!
Thank you very much!
Wipe grease fitting wiped clean & get rubber caps for them. Made nice coffee tables from end cut hollow logs with glass tops and resin filled hollow. I was lucky to have worked for Thomasville Furniture in NC in my youth.
I enjoy watching a craftsman work….
Man Nathan I like those rite new overalls you got on! I just wish someone would start making them in America again.
Absolutely beautiful slab of wood .. hard Maple is probably my favorite, next to Walnut .. as they say, "that's money right there". I understand you got a late start so I'm hoping we'll get to see the rest of it. Again, thanks for the great content, Nathan.
Wonderful timber Nathan! Your patience on that log was definitely warranted! Well done Brother, well done!
Thanks 👍
Wowza! Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hey Nathan, I love it when you use water! That slab is magnificent!
Thanks 👍
Beautiful slabs Nathan and I loved you had my favourite song to finish the video. Many thanks Graham👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧
Many thanks!
This video was absolutely beautiful. Thankyou. Not just in content but in direction and music choice. Just really enjoyable to watch.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I really like the maintenance parts. The machinery is cool, and looks very well taken care of
Excellent job there Nathan!
Thanks
Beautiful wood.
Thank you! Cheers!
Some beautiful wood grain there. Love it! 😊
Thanks 👍
Did anyone else see an owl in the pattern? 👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🤘🏻🤘🏻
That’s a stunner Nathan, beautiful
Beautiful slab.
It sure is👍👍
Stunning piece of wood. 😊
Nathan, I don’t know much about tractors, but I do know about mechanical work. It looks like you take good care of your equipment, so I was amazed and disappointed to see you using an adjustable wrench (AKA, a Fits-All) when you started to adjust the tension on the lift lever.
Man! that is some beautiful wood. Plenty of spallting, loads of figure, color. Wish I lived closer I'd like one of the outside slabs for a few bowl blanks.
Thanks 👍
Thanks for sending that nice weather, took couple days 020923' lol.... 66° and 20 to 30 mph winds unusual for NE Ohio!
BTW nice slabs, great surprises! Enjoy all your videos
Great, just beautiful ❤️
Beautiful piece of wood.... I would have loved to have that back when I was doing Wood Working.....
WOW another beautiful slab Nathan!! Stay safe out there!!
Awesome! 👍
Thanks! 👍
If you look at the far end of the slab and turn your head a bit ,you see an owl. The knots are the eyes and there's a dark curved spot between them that looks like the beak .
Good morning, RB, Nova Scotia.
Morning!
Beautiful slab! 😍
Love your videos. I miss my hometown of Millington,TN. Living in Pennsylvania. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! Will do!
Wow beautiful wood
That's a beautiful piece of wood Nathan. Just wow!
THAT is Art
Definite win!
Nathan good call on the black line spalting. Some real nice curl on those slabs too.
Nice one, thanks Nathan!
Any time!
Wow!
Oh man that is a beautiful log. Your timing was perfect.
Beautiful Slab
Thank you kindly
BEAUTIFUL !!!!
16:16 - what an angry looking owl peeking out of that slab. Very nice.
WOW Nathan them slabs are Amazing
Great video.
Thanks!
That there is some purty wood!
Awesome 😎 🪵 !!
Thanks ✌️
One thing to remember when using that grease gun. If there's the least bit of resistance that awesome gun can build up some awesome pressure. I use them when lubricating the landing gear on the aircraft I maintain and always wear safety glasses. One misdirected high pressure squirt could make for a really bad day.
If you don't mind saying, what would be the retail price range for a slab like those after drying? I just don't have any perspective to gauge what is reasonable. Many thanks!
I was wondering the same thing
That turned out some good and pretty timber. Thanks, Nathan.
Thanks 👍
Beautiful slab. Gorgeous movement in the grain!
Thank you very much!
Beautiful piece of God’s handiwork ❗️
Nice slab
Excuse me, but I'm foot-stomping irate--why don't any of you--Mark and Eddie, John at fricknjeep, and too many others to name--show us what the inside of a hollow log looks like? I'm sure that not your entire audience is intimately familiar with trees and logs. Some of us are from a part of the country--the Sandhills of Nebraska--where there are still people alive (although alas not many) who recall having to burn buffalo chips for fuel. But all you guys quit sawing just before you get to the hole. How about just once, when sawing a hollow log, filming it so we can see what the inside looks like. Cordially yours, Fred G.
They avoid sawing through that past because it’s dirty and could have debris that will mess up the blade
I cut mine all the way through no matter what's in them, lol. Just too curious to see what I'll find every time.
@@Bryan-yl7mg im sure someone would buy it just to see what it would turn out with epoxy.
Calm down man
He clearly explained why. If you want to see someone trash a few blades in exploration then I highly suggest checking out Matt Cremona. He not shy in chewing through some funky stuff!
Beautiful song….!
Absolutely gorgeous!
Oof, I can't imagine how heavy that slab was. But thank goodness it _was_ so wet, those spalting fungi needed the moisture to do their work. Here's hoping you don't get any cracks or distortions around that knot and figure as it dries; that would make a gorgeous central focal point for whatever this turns into.
That slab looks like owl eyes. 6-8 inches either side of them and that's one sweeeeeet looking coffee table. I'd like to see what the inside of that hollow looks like.
thank you
Welcome!
Great video, RB, Nova Scotia.
Thanks for watching!
That slab is spectacular 👍
Thanks for another informative, entertaining video. The maple slab was beyond beautiful and will make a fabulous addition to someone's home or office. Live-edge slabs have been a continuing design element for many projects and since you deal with maple, walnut and other heavy hardwoods, I couldn't help but notice how you grunted when you were moving that slab off the saw mill. We're not getting any younger (I really don't mean to be critical, just concerned), so I was wondering if you've considered incorporating some sort of slab moving "helpers" into the design of the next saw mill building? Thanks.
Comin to ya from Herriman, Utah. Thanks for sharing your craft with us. Do you ever post what your slabs/lumber sells for? Thanks again
Very nice 👌 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Boy-oh-boy. That first slap looked like a stone called picture jasper.
How did I hit the 'p' key instead of the 'b' key??? That SLAB looked like picture jasper...uff da!
You live a hard life but you can avoid living in concrete hell like the rest of us. You've got some great equipment, that LT 70 is very expensive, I love it. That one board you put the water on looks like an owl, how cool is that. Great video, new to your channel, take care and be carful.
I sometimes wonder what these slabs look like when completed. They must look fabulous.
Thanks for a good video.
You bet
AWESOME!!
Thanks!!
Good God those slabs are beautiful!
I bought one of those grease guns last year. like you I should have bought one when they came to market years ago. Better late than never I guess. Great video and very nice maple.
10-4 THE MAPLE WOOD LOOKS GOOD
Beautiful slabs
What a slab, Nathan. Truly a wonderful sight. Are you filming the rest of the log being sawn? Sounded like an interesting plan.
All the best to you and your family, mate.
Cheers.
Yes I am!
Nice slab. I'm making a bench for my wife out of a big maple slab from a tree I cut at my parent's house where I grew up.
That is awesome!
Back in college in the summer of '74 we dropped a mature rock maple up in northern Wisconsin and our lone chain saw, a McCullough 10 got stuck in a branch that split pinning it in the limb. Trying to get it loose I chipped the blade on my 2 yr old Buck 110 lock blade. That wood is no joke! Don't cry, we burned that tree in the fireplace!
It is crazy how a log can surprise you when it has been sitting the long and wow mind blown happen. I just slabbed some spaulted crotch maple over the weekend and wow
thats absolutely beautiful
I've never paid much attention to curly maple, but, yeah, that does look pretty cool.
Think about cutting off end and cut into slices for ` coffee tables with container hole in the middle .
Beautiful!
Thank you! Cheers!
Cleanest tractors in the world!
Indeed.
@@OutoftheWoods0623 whilst I’m here, I’d like to say thanks for your videos and content. Entertaining, informative and engaging. 👍
Nice!!!
Thanks!
B-E-A-U-TIFUL
That was a nice slab
Wish I lived closer to you. Some of your cants would make good shallow bowl stock.