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Is This Massive Log Trash Or Treasure?
Today I go on a "treasure hunt" chasing after a big oak log.
Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machinery and heavy equipment, and even our family's Christmas tree farm.
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Farm Fresh Christmas Wreaths: How They're Made!
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An overview of our Wreathmaking and Greenery Operation. Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machinery and heavy equipment, and even our family's Christmas tree farm. www.hil...
Where Does Your Christmas Tree Come From?
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An overview of our 2024 Christmas Tree Harvest! Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machinery and heavy equipment, and even our family's Christmas tree farm. www.hillcustoml...
The End Is Here!
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Wrapping up the last of the lumber work to go cut Christmas Trees! Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machinery and heavy equipment, and even our family's Christmas tree fa...
Slash Your Home Project Costs! Learn How To Save Thousands On Millwork!
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Today I answer a commenter's question and discuss using your own materials in a building project, and how much money it can save! Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machine...
I Can't Believe I'm Doing This Again!
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I'm way too far off the ground today! I rented a bucket truck for some tree trimming/roof repair. Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machinery and heavy equipment, and even...
A Step by Step Look at Grade Sawing a Walnut Log!
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A step by step explanation of how I grade saw Walnut! Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machinery and heavy equipment, and even our family's Christmas tree farm. www.hillc...
This Cherry Paneling Will Keep Getting Better With Age!
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One of my favorite wood species made into one of my favorite products! Welcome to our channel, Thanks for watching! We're a small sawmill and wood products business in Eastern Pennsylvania. Join me for videos on all things wood from the forest to the final product. We'll cover a wide range of topics about lumber and woodworking, machinery and heavy equipment, and even our family's Christmas tre...
The First Load of Logs the "Hard" Way!
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The First Load of Logs the "Hard" Way!
My Take on a Modern Farmhouse!
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My Take on a Modern Farmhouse!
Ready To Hit The Road: The Wait Is Over!
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Ready To Hit The Road: The Wait Is Over!
Sawing Pennsylvania Cherry...The Finest in the World!
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Sawing Pennsylvania Cherry...The Finest in the World!
This Maple Butcherblock ALMOST went perfectly!
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This Maple Butcherblock ALMOST went perfectly!
It Will Never Look This Good Again!
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It Will Never Look This Good Again!
Whatever it takes to get the job done!
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Whatever it takes to get the job done!
More Cutting and Welding...I'm Starting to get somewhere!
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More Cutting and Welding...I'm Starting to get somewhere!
What's The Right Amount To Invest In Tools?
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What's The Right Amount To Invest In Tools?
Woodmizer MP360: 1 year review
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Woodmizer MP360: 1 year review
Check Out My Sweet New Body!
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Check Out My Sweet New Body!
Is Kiln-dried Wood A Must For Every Project?
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Is Kiln-dried Wood A Must For Every Project?
What I've Learned After A Year On Youtube!
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What I've Learned After A Year On UA-cam!
How We Beat The Heat!
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How We Beat The Heat!
Not All Green Tractors Are Deere!
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Not All Green Tractors Are Deere!
I'm Hanging It Up...Again!
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I'm Hanging It Up...Again!
Always start with the simple stuff!
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Always start with the simple stuff!
Beadboard: The Classic Choice That Never Goes Out Of Style!
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Beadboard: The Classic Choice That Never Goes Out Of Style!
How to Air Dry Hardwood Lumber Like a Pro!
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How to Air Dry Hardwood Lumber Like a Pro!
I Have Homework!
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I Have Homework!
You Should Hold Me Accountable!
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You Should Hold Me Accountable!
Big Projects to End the Week!
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Big Projects to End the Week!

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  • @Dollapfin
    @Dollapfin День тому

    Locust is the second most rot resistant lumber in the US. If you let it fully dry, it seals itself off. It’s an incredibly good wood.

  • @ramchillarege1658
    @ramchillarege1658 3 дні тому

    What an amazing video. Thank you!

  • @WillCraneCreekLumber
    @WillCraneCreekLumber 4 дні тому

    Beautiful stuff!

  • @WillCraneCreekLumber
    @WillCraneCreekLumber 4 дні тому

    Beauty!

  • @WillCraneCreekLumber
    @WillCraneCreekLumber 4 дні тому

    Niiice

  • @robintaylor-mockingeemill8223

    Good call , I would have wanted to try and lift it just for fun

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 4 дні тому

      Yeah but once you lift it it kinda becomes yours! I don’t need another huge yard ornament!

  • @jacobskiba3874
    @jacobskiba3874 4 дні тому

    How many acre tree farm are you guys ?

  • @brenthagen3049
    @brenthagen3049 5 днів тому

    I turn bowls and most Walnut pieces have sapwood.

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 4 дні тому

      Yes, unless you’re into very large logs and can saw past it, you’ll usually have some sap on the edges.

  • @antonshkabara3090
    @antonshkabara3090 5 днів тому

    I'm sure you can find awesome woodworking plans on WoodPrix

  • @OutoftheWoods0623
    @OutoftheWoods0623 5 днів тому

    I get those calls weekly, I rarely check them out anymore, good video, shows our real world,

  • @JeffEastey-g4r
    @JeffEastey-g4r 5 днів тому

    Great job answering a lot of questions I've had on weather to buy one or not.looking to do oak trim moulding thanks jeff

  • @Jackofalltradesmastersofnone
    @Jackofalltradesmastersofnone 5 днів тому

    I learned and you can learn from me. Tell them to send a picture of tree. Lol. Even if they log or have a sawmill. Had a buddy stick me on some big pine tree logs. But he saws pallet material and I saw nice material lol

  • @deniscarter6613
    @deniscarter6613 5 днів тому

    Your right to walk away from it Cory too many nails would ruin too many blades great firewood

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 5 днів тому

      It would have cost a fortune. Even cutting it for firewood would be tricky.

  • @Jays_traveled_roads
    @Jays_traveled_roads 6 днів тому

    I know where that log is. It’s a big one. What about all the logs on the other side of the road? Those looked good

  • @gasmancg
    @gasmancg 6 днів тому

    It’s always nice to know people are at least thinking about you. Would have been a win win for both if you could have used it. But you never know unless your willing to try. Hope you have a great Christmas and thanks for sharing.

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 5 днів тому

      Yes I always appreciate working with people on stuff like this…even if it doesn’t work out.

  • @scottjones5221
    @scottjones5221 6 днів тому

    You are having too much fun 😊

  • @PineInTheAshMilling
    @PineInTheAshMilling 6 днів тому

    Good call Cory, free sometimes means expensive

  • @danmaciosekmaciosek6166
    @danmaciosekmaciosek6166 6 днів тому

    Login ain't like a box of cracker jacks, you don't always get a prize! 😉

  • @RavensRidgeNC
    @RavensRidgeNC 6 днів тому

    Now *that's* a lot of nope rope!

  • @carrerahorse
    @carrerahorse 9 днів тому

    I’ve watched a lot of timber frame and log home videos. On it when guy mentioned that black locust are used for sill plates because they are so hard and impervious to rotting.

  • @frankleonard6570
    @frankleonard6570 9 днів тому

    I like cold start videos. It reminds me of good times. Can still smell the ether and the diesel exhaust. Always loved those 2 smells!

  • @jeremyaquino5470
    @jeremyaquino5470 11 днів тому

    Cant that rough sawn just go straight into the molder and come out perfectly fine? or at least joint one side before hand instead of edging and planing it?

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 8 днів тому

      It’s important to get the blanks as uniform as possible. The goal is to take off as little as possible with the moulder. This helps give a better finish, the pieces feed better, and the tooling lasts longer.

  • @jeremyaquino5470
    @jeremyaquino5470 11 днів тому

    Do you joint one edge before or are these rough sawn straight from the mill? Thanks for the vids!

  • @deere7227
    @deere7227 11 днів тому

    Hate cold starts, done too many.

  • @AAHNERTHEEMAN82
    @AAHNERTHEEMAN82 11 днів тому

    What's up JR and Randy hope you guys are doing well i miss working with you guys had lots of fun and laughs! 😂

  • @deniscarter6613
    @deniscarter6613 11 днів тому

    It's a bit like us humans some people have a Rough start some mornings

  • @tdunn1907
    @tdunn1907 12 днів тому

    The old timers here in VA say wood from a tree like that won't burn or ain't good for burning in a fireplace. Is that true?

  • @CybekCusal
    @CybekCusal 12 днів тому

    Not sure why people like this 😂

  • @bradorner3320
    @bradorner3320 12 днів тому

    You have an amazing operation there! Tell your mom that we admire her and she is an inspiration!!

    • @AAHNERTHEEMAN82
      @AAHNERTHEEMAN82 11 днів тому

      She's a very nice and talented person! Her and everyone else they all make very nice and great quality products.

  • @job38four10
    @job38four10 13 днів тому

    When chaps become hard to put on, try buckling them in front, then turn them around to back side, then snap the leg straps. You should put temp forward stops on your forks, if someday you dont pay attention, a log can roll back on your tractor and cause a life changing event.. So theres someone besides me have that has bad luck, if it wern't for bad luck we'd have no luck at all. Maybe those woods was a field 100 years ago and the fork was left by a farmer, possibly great grand dad, and you just happen to find it, maybe theres a reward for finding it, just have to wait for next life to collect it....... 10 years ago I just put brand tires fully loaded ,on my L3400 tractor, few days later my son broke valve stem on one of the rears, luckily he wasn't very far in woods and was able to back his pickup to the tractor. A week later I made bolt-on valve stem protectors..........

  • @sxs4l245
    @sxs4l245 13 днів тому

    Nothing starts cold like a Perkins, maybe a Cummins 8.3. Worst is a Cummins 855, just crank and crank. The N14 is a nice cold start engine as well. Take care pal.

  • @sallybeck1185
    @sallybeck1185 13 днів тому

    She is sooo talented!! Best wreaths and greenery around!!! Great content Cory! Xooo

  • @PineInTheAshMilling
    @PineInTheAshMilling 13 днів тому

    Great content Cory, very interesting, Thanks

  • @LumberLineFarmingCountry
    @LumberLineFarmingCountry 13 днів тому

    Couldn’t agree more! Snow is pretty but the devil to work in! Stay warm! Good channel!

  • @DustyNonya
    @DustyNonya 15 днів тому

    I'm on the fence with Black Locust for a lot of crafts. The bark is toxic and, honestly, you generally dont need most furniture or woodwork to be Axe Handle hard and hold up to the elements without sealant. Now does it make a great woods club for surviving random animal attacks? Yeah, just leave it against the back of your house 😂

  • @jehffvredition2026
    @jehffvredition2026 16 днів тому

    had an old boy at work stop by me at the register today to tell me about this stuff, apparently the dust glows under black light! im really keen to try setting the dust in epoxy like glitter with black lights shining in on it.. would look beautiful on a black or walnut backdrop

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 16 днів тому

      I’ve never heard of that but it sounds interesting

  • @CybekCusal
    @CybekCusal 17 днів тому

    I just made my first hardwood flooring from a cherry tree that was in the backyard with my router table. It's 3.25" face. I didn't make any relief cuts in the bottom but I can if necessary. How important is it and how many? Thanks.

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 16 днів тому

      Quite honestly it’s not necessary. It’s something the industry added years ago to “relieve stress”. There’s no conclusive evidence it does anything, other than reduce some weight in shipping, but people look at it as a sign of quality flooring, that’s the only reason to add it. Plus you easily know which is the top of the board.

  • @CybekCusal
    @CybekCusal 17 днів тому

    Very cool

  • @CameronHolmes-b6u
    @CameronHolmes-b6u 18 днів тому

    What's the spacing you guys use?

  • @delprice3007
    @delprice3007 18 днів тому

    Awesome video, 👍 thanks

  • @bradorner3320
    @bradorner3320 20 днів тому

    Very interesting! What do you do about all the stumps now? When will you start replanting? Love your videos!

    • @hillcustomlumber
      @hillcustomlumber 19 днів тому

      We grind the tops off and plant the next crop between the old stump rows. We’ll replant in spring(April). I have videos of grinding and planting under my Christmas tree playlist!

  • @gasmancg
    @gasmancg 20 днів тому

    Some beautiful Christmas trees. Thanks for sharing.

  • @PineInTheAshMilling
    @PineInTheAshMilling 20 днів тому

    How many trees do you harvest per year Cory?

  • @robertblackman6936
    @robertblackman6936 23 дні тому

    Great video! I really appreciate how you shared the challenges you faced with your dust collection system and the things you wish you had done differently. It's super helpful for anyone planning a setup.

  • @rs2024-s4u
    @rs2024-s4u 24 дні тому

    I love jobbing, that said I never assume any monetary risks and do the sourcing of raw materials myself even if all or part of logs are customer provided. I charge 50% above all my sourcing costs and collect double this estimate as an up front deposit. So customer is always paying in advance for my time and the materials used in their job and I incur no out of pocket risks for lumber/log costs. Having a vacuum plate kiln I can control outcomes as lumber dried in this manner does not warp or check to any degree as all drying is from the ends as in nature and lumber dries fast and more evenly. Further deposits are collected when sawing commences and when drying starts and final milling. Final inspection and payment is made at my plant before any lumber is loaded elminating any returns and shipped in that manner my financial risks are essentially zero limited only to lost profits on final balances. If a customer ever defaults I am left with the product at no cost to my firm which has never happened and I have never lost a job over my terms. In fact only customers that want to save and have high end results that can afford the build and are appreciative of seeing all costs in advance before going forward so credit checks are never needed as I am always working using my customers funds. Ray

  • @CameronHolmes-b6u
    @CameronHolmes-b6u 26 днів тому

    I'm not worked up! This is what I've been waiting for!

  • @robintaylor-mockingeemill8223
    @robintaylor-mockingeemill8223 27 днів тому

    The true meaning of universal is " does not fit anything properly "

  • @sallybeck1185
    @sallybeck1185 27 днів тому

    Have a great tree season Cory!

  • @OutoftheWoods0623
    @OutoftheWoods0623 27 днів тому

    good video,

  • @Jackofalltradesmastersofnone
    @Jackofalltradesmastersofnone 27 днів тому

    It’s fun having multiple businesses. I won’t hardly saw until February because we process deer until Valentineday most years.