This Log Made me Nervous - Rare Walnut on the Sawmill

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  • @falllineridge
    @falllineridge  Рік тому +28

    FLR Merch here: tinyurl.com/5xjve6vs
    Use code EARLYBIRD for 10% off through the end of the year! Thanks for all your support!

    • @gregorybathurst7171
      @gregorybathurst7171 Рік тому +2

      Couldn't you have gone and bought a new hard wood saw blade rather than use a new blade you use on pine .?

    • @chrisbudesa
      @chrisbudesa Рік тому +1

      Can the blades be resharpened?

    • @gerardedgar5961
      @gerardedgar5961 5 місяців тому

      You only see two sides of a mantel.

  • @kenrussell1093
    @kenrussell1093 Рік тому +60

    The best part of the video was when your little boy stepped in to help get the strap loose. There is nothing better than seeing a little boy helping his dad on a project ❤😊

    • @stevie8763
      @stevie8763 Рік тому +4

      And nothing worse tan seeing kids climbing on logs. If it rolls !!!!

    • @tedtrash
      @tedtrash 11 днів тому

      @@stevie8763 I would argue that coddling a child is much worse than having them climb on three heavy logs wedge fit together and secured with a massive web strap.

  • @jewellloding3728
    @jewellloding3728 Рік тому +63

    Wes, You need to ask him for pictures of the mantles on the wall so we can see the finished product. You did a wonderful job cutting it.

  • @ScoutSniper3124
    @ScoutSniper3124 7 місяців тому +15

    "I taught myself using UA-cam videos."
    That really is the best of what UA-cam offers, showing you ways to do things that might not be available to you otherwise.

  • @Bepop42
    @Bepop42 2 дні тому +1

    Walnut wood is beautiful ❤❤❤great presentation

  • @ABetterLifeInc
    @ABetterLifeInc Рік тому +10

    Very few wood species look as beautiful as black walnut. That log you got came out literally perfect. It doesn’t get much better than that.

  • @fredford7642
    @fredford7642 Рік тому +6

    It is great to see a good woodsman at work, getting the most out of an impossible log. Thank you for sharing this video with us. Educational and informative.

  • @kirkking6601
    @kirkking6601 Рік тому +3

    Great job explaining this work. Glad the customer understood the deal.

  • @susanholsinger6470
    @susanholsinger6470 Рік тому +9

    The wood grain in that Walnut is just gorgeous!

  • @andrewjackson9698
    @andrewjackson9698 Рік тому +26

    Great video... beautiful log, and you did an outstanding job with it. As a grandfather, it makes me smile to see you involving your son in this.... it's too easy to just tell them to stay out of the way, I'm working.... you are giving him memories to hold and cherish... love it.

    • @OfficialCandor
      @OfficialCandor Рік тому +4

      My granddad used let me help build the dog house and his workbench as a kid and now that im 31 I’m finally getting into woodwork myself

    • @HusaCreature
      @HusaCreature Рік тому

      True, but I have to say something - when the strap comes off, the boy needs to be away from the sides of the logs, not on the wagon next to them. When he took the first log off and the middle one shifted, it was clear that the one on the right was ready to roll.

  • @yvonnepagan9912
    @yvonnepagan9912 2 місяці тому +2

    I never knew there were so many decisions to make in “slicing” up lumber! A lot of thought goes into every cut!

  • @davidmcentyre3068
    @davidmcentyre3068 Рік тому +10

    As a wood turner, my heart cried when you threw that water across the grain -- all I saw a bowls and plates.

  • @ron.v
    @ron.v 10 місяців тому +1

    It's great to be able to watch this. We miss you Wes but I understand that you have to follow where the spirit leads you.

  • @maryloutetreault1650
    @maryloutetreault1650 Рік тому +4

    Loved seeing your little boy helping and how awesome he was at unhooking that strap all on his own !

  • @yeagerxp
    @yeagerxp Рік тому +12

    "Log stretcher" cracks me up 🤣🤣🤣 Good job 👍👍👍Thank you for sharing. Be safe 🇨🇦

    • @randywissler9923
      @randywissler9923 2 місяці тому

      I wonder if they sell those at Harbor Freight. 😂😂

  • @robalexander7348
    @robalexander7348 Рік тому +1

    A nice video, and those beautiful lengths of Rare Walnut, what a wonderful mantle piece it will make. I enjoyed watching this video in Australia, and your amazing young son running around helping Dad. Thank You 👍

  • @madsciencegary3830
    @madsciencegary3830 Рік тому +7

    "I taught myself how to mill by watching youtube videos." Me Too! I watched you, Nathan, and Mike Morgan, and now I'm having a ball on my own mill and knew a lot of what to do before I got mine. Thanks for the education.

  • @houndsmanone4563
    @houndsmanone4563 Рік тому +3

    Nice looking black walnut. Great milling, FLR. They are going to be some excellent mantel pieces. Beautiful wood. Full-watch. 👍🏽🤠 1/7/23

  • @RissaFirecat
    @RissaFirecat 10 місяців тому +1

    This is a beautiful slab! The black walnut has such an amazingly straight grain. Just gorgeous!

  • @sean-kellymckitrick8267
    @sean-kellymckitrick8267 Рік тому +3

    Great job up on the mountain mr.walton with the walnut.gorgous wood.night john boy.

  • @casimirkotarba5186
    @casimirkotarba5186 Рік тому +1

    As a Carpenter,,,That was a great looking mantle piece,,, I would love to have some of that

  • @goldenacres3269
    @goldenacres3269 Рік тому +1

    I like your channel because, like you, I have a manual mill. Seeing you solve problems is an inspiration.

  • @singleshot2218
    @singleshot2218 Рік тому +2

    Good job Wes! That’s a beautiful pice of Walnut!
    Hope he likes it, I would!
    Take care and stay safe! Hello to all! God bless!✝️🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @lydiaflatt9859
    @lydiaflatt9859 Рік тому +1

    So pretty! I love watching these sawmills work. This walnut was amazing.

    • @leecowell8165
      @leecowell8165 Рік тому

      Beautiful. Black walnut has such a distinctive look.

  • @therealpropst6252
    @therealpropst6252 Рік тому +6

    You did a great job on that log. I love Black Walnut. That grain pattern is just beautiful.

  • @rad7965
    @rad7965 Рік тому +83

    Looks like you did a great job on that log. Have to give your helper a raise, see how fast he handle that tie-down problem.

    • @ralphnorman4636
      @ralphnorman4636 Рік тому +10

      A rare case the kid actually helped. Everything my son "helped" with NEEDED redone

    • @tinydancer7426
      @tinydancer7426 Рік тому +9

      @@ralphnorman4636 I remember when my mom had a friend helping in the back yard to dig out some bushes (deep, deep root systems) in prep for putting in a parking area. My 6 year old son was hanging out with the friend, ostensibly to "help" him. After a while, we heard from the yard, "Don't help me so much!" 🤣

    • @falllineridge
      @falllineridge  Рік тому +14

      I was pretty impressed when he got that tie down off so fast.

    • @danielb5400
      @danielb5400 Рік тому +4

      Need a raise?.. gets a ladder for Christmas 😁

  • @HermanWoodworks
    @HermanWoodworks Рік тому +2

    We get a good bit of black walnut in Northeast Ohio. Everytime i have milled it there is always alot of tension in it. I have had pieces start checking and cracking while I'm milling up the rest of a log....hahah. Great job!

  • @topgazza
    @topgazza Рік тому +3

    Its wonderful to watch a log turn into a beautiful smooth patterned piece of wood like that

  • @aceelectriccompany1181
    @aceelectriccompany1181 Рік тому +15

    Great video as usual. Made me remember that I have a piece of walnut that I have been carting around for over 40 years. I guess that it is cured by now. It has been kept indoors all the time. It is 95x4x11 3/4 inches.

  • @mikewatson4644
    @mikewatson4644 Рік тому +10

    It is tough to work on something that is unreplaceable. I would have tried to have the customer present while cutting so that he could see for himself. Having this video for him to watch is probably the next best choice.
    Thank you. Have a great holiday with your family.

  • @Mcculock
    @Mcculock Рік тому +2

    You made a great video and you very good on that mill
    When I was younger I done wood work for hobby my walnut products always sold easily

  • @gord2358
    @gord2358 Рік тому

    I really enjoyed seeing what we used to call a portable sawmill in operation. Looking forward to the next video. Gord from British Columbia., Canada.

  • @realworldwildlifeproducts5512
    @realworldwildlifeproducts5512 Рік тому +14

    Very cool project. I can’t believe the stress in that trunk on the first cut. Gorgeous piece of wood.

  • @gulliver3644
    @gulliver3644 Рік тому +2

    Excellent job. We have lots of Black Walnut in central Kentucky. In northern PA where I grew up dad and I would burn the dead walnut leaners with the oak in the winter. Some of the walnut on our property were 3-4 ft in diameter. The hickory was 12-18”d. Ah, the good ol days.

  • @victorjeffers1993
    @victorjeffers1993 Рік тому +2

    Your young helper reminds me of my oldest son when he was that age he was always out where i was helping or wanting to help me in whatever i was doing around tge house and today is still a great help when i need him ! Great job with that walnut log ! Great job ! By the way jus subscribed to your channel ! 👍👍

  • @davidallen9526
    @davidallen9526 Рік тому +3

    2:20 "aww, its hooked on......
    Oh, there it went."
    Made tgis 60 year old man smile.

  • @beniciomoldenado2315
    @beniciomoldenado2315 Рік тому +7

    Very interesting and well done video. It would be great to see a picture of the finished mantel.

  • @jimwilloughby
    @jimwilloughby Рік тому +60

    Damn, Wes. That grain is as straight as a die. That quarter round is going to make an awesome mantle. All in all, this is one of your best videos, with some fantastic results. It was wonderful to see the foreman actually doing something to help by unhooking that strap so you could get the logs off the trailer.

    • @dirtydancer8
      @dirtydancer8 Рік тому +2

      Where you live? The elusive Black Walnut grows like weeds where I live. Squirrel's bury the nuts all over my yard and sprout them everywhere

    • @jimwilloughby
      @jimwilloughby Рік тому +3

      @@dirtydancer8 Outside Cody, Wy.

  • @dcsensui
    @dcsensui Рік тому +3

    Whatever they're paying you to do this, you are worth every dime. It's not common to see someone take the time, thought and effort to make the most out of such a valuable resource.

  • @bjeweled21
    @bjeweled21 Рік тому +3

    Great job sir. The black walnut is gorgeous! It lights up my soul.

  • @DDL2728
    @DDL2728 Рік тому +14

    Great job!! That's beautiful wood God created!! Your little boy is such a big helper!! God bless y'all! ❤️🙏❤️

  • @normareed9007
    @normareed9007 Рік тому +6

    That grain is exquisite. No wonder it's so expensive. What a treat to be able to work with it.

    • @servraghgiorsal7382
      @servraghgiorsal7382 Рік тому +3

      I've always loved black walnut. I'm still grieving over 4 beautiful antique furniture pieces including a huge armoire, that a woman I worked for had " refinished " witha heavy cream enamel with 3 other colors spattered on that. I burst into tears when I saw it, and she was so amused. She just didn't understand.

  • @nigelkavanagh2048
    @nigelkavanagh2048 Рік тому +3

    Great job sir! You went above and beyond 👏

  • @jimmowers7675
    @jimmowers7675 Рік тому

    That’s some beautiful black walnut. It’s great looking wood. Thanks for sharing.

  • @ianstools4929
    @ianstools4929 Рік тому +20

    Amazing video!! Absolutely love the way it all turned out. Both mantles are exceptional. Well done !

  • @robertrobert7924
    @robertrobert7924 Рік тому +1

    Black Walnut is my favorite hardwood. This was an amazing video.

  • @pdmanfarm3520
    @pdmanfarm3520 Рік тому +1

    I love the smell of the black walnut. one of my favorite aromas.

  • @rogarmadz
    @rogarmadz 11 місяців тому +2

    Just now found your channel WES: you did a fantastic job on that black walnut!! My Grandad had a small saw mill, had to use his old tractor and a long belt to turn the blade!! I was 4 years old in 1954. The blade was 4 foot tall. Had to sharpen it alot kept hitting bullets in the logs. "Customer brought in from Arkansas & Oklahoma" HE wouldn't let us kids get close enough to watch him cut those logs!! Loved hearing the blade sing after a cut!! I hit the thumb up for ya. And subscribed!! Catch you later.

  • @quadsquadracingable
    @quadsquadracingable Рік тому +7

    Absolutely gorgeous piece of wood!!! I love that you truly try to meet customers expectations!! I absolutely love your setup!!!!! I would love to get something similar someday!!

  • @davehughesfarm7983
    @davehughesfarm7983 5 місяців тому

    Beautiful after you watered it....Here in N. Missouri ours is almost a fabulous purple color.

  • @davidconaway2830
    @davidconaway2830 Рік тому

    Black gold! Walnut is my favorite species and although that log was ugly as sin, you exposed the beauty and gained confidence in the process.

  • @BenedictSawmilling
    @BenedictSawmilling Рік тому +3

    Sapwood is tough with black walnut! I live in NY, where there is quite a bit of walnut. Still premium! Sometimes it's tough to explain to a customer that a big, all-heartwood piece is not going to be even close to the log diameter. You did what you could. It sounds like you had a flexible customer, which is the best kind!

  • @adrianburrell6217
    @adrianburrell6217 Рік тому +1

    My grandfather made all of the Mission style furniture in his house, tables, chairs, rockers, chests, from black walnut. Each year a supplier came through town and knew to stop by my grandfather's shop first because he would buy all of the black walnut.
    Those trees are so very slow growing, and messy that most people don't want to wait for the cash crop that the lumber can bring, especially if you have the land to do a staggered planting so there are trees of different ages at all times. If people want a permanent dark brown to black dye, there's nothing better than the husk of black walnuts.
    You got some absolutely stunning slabs and even the waste pieces will be good for small projects or inlay work on blonde wood projects.

    • @servraghgiorsal7382
      @servraghgiorsal7382 Рік тому

      Yesindeedy! Black walnut really stained our hands when picking the. Nuts from those thick husks. We used to put cardboard down in the driveway and, Nuts, then more cardboard and run over them with the car, multiple times2. Then use a big heavy darning needle to pick the Nuts. One Christmas my friend gave me a little baggie of Nuts, an ice cream recipe, and 2 joints, wrapped in red and green papers. That was 40 some years ago and I still remember it. As the best v present I ever got.

  • @sallybuskey952
    @sallybuskey952 Рік тому +1

    I have never seen a Walnut log before. It's gorgeous. Especially after you poured the water on it. The grain is gorgeous. You did awesome. Congrats to you. Thank you for sharing.🙂

  • @joeysawdust
    @joeysawdust Рік тому +1

    Great Video! Beautiful wood! So thoughtful about the customer and wood - great planning leads to great successes!

  • @kevin-sawmill-lx25
    @kevin-sawmill-lx25 Рік тому +1

    That walnut sure is nice! Nice colors. I hope to get to saw some one day. I’m same as you! Nothing but pine except for one elm tree.Enjoy videos keep them coming!

  • @MessyTimes
    @MessyTimes Рік тому

    Excellent demonstration of a sound process to get to the desired result. Well done. Merry Christmas.

  • @edistoisle4906
    @edistoisle4906 3 місяці тому

    i appreciate this amazing ministry! thank u for sharing your knowledge and encouragement!

  • @kenjett2434
    @kenjett2434 Рік тому

    Love sawing black walnut but it can be tricky though I must say Wes you did excellent job for what you had. That will make some beautiful woodwork.

  • @charlessessions7293
    @charlessessions7293 Рік тому

    Nice milling ! Very beautiful Black Walnut wood 🪵 👌 !! Look forward to the Pine milling ......

  • @wiredperformance6130
    @wiredperformance6130 Рік тому

    I used to work at a mill. I built a 10x12 shed out of throw away. About half was black walnut. Maple and ash was the rest. 3 years later it now has a metal roof and is my wood shop!

  • @jimmyrhodes1808
    @jimmyrhodes1808 3 місяці тому

    Really great cut to see the awe some grain in that log !!! You keep talking, that adds to your video.

  • @patriots1needed
    @patriots1needed Рік тому +2

    Well done. Not often those of us in Georgia get the chance to do the “water on black walnut” shot! Looks great.

  • @jamesdaves7680
    @jamesdaves7680 Рік тому +2

    You did a great job of maximizing that log from the customers request.

  • @nofiltermamma
    @nofiltermamma 3 місяці тому

    To brush off your wood instead of using a board, use a longer car/ truck snow brush. I was watching another cutter using a snow brush and it worked fantastic. Would have never thought it!! Have a great weekend. Cheers!! 😊

  • @garyadams4467
    @garyadams4467 Рік тому +1

    That black walnut is beautiful, I would love to get a few logs that size, you and your helper keep up the good work ✅

  • @SoFloMom
    @SoFloMom Рік тому +3

    What a gorgeous piece of walnut! I hope your customer doesn’t stain it, but leaves it’s true color.

  • @AngieWolfK72
    @AngieWolfK72 Рік тому

    That’s a nice log! Great job! Black walnut is a scarce source in that size ❤

  • @dfirky1021
    @dfirky1021 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Sir for a free education . Nice tips and shortcuts . Your work is awsome.

  • @clivemossmoon3611
    @clivemossmoon3611 Рік тому

    Some of the most gorgeous walnut I've ever seen.

  • @Mityob67
    @Mityob67 Рік тому +1

    Smart milling. Cool to watch your thought process. Nice vid sir.

  • @eldonjenkins551
    @eldonjenkins551 Рік тому +1

    Next to the cedar you have cut I think this Black Walnut is in 2nd place. And it's fun to watch your helper grow. But it's sad because they grow up so fast. Stay Safe good video

  • @steveogle3679
    @steveogle3679 Рік тому +2

    Stunning. Would have made incredible wall panels given it's extreme vertical figure and the sap wood contrast. Art.

  • @charlesvaughn5055
    @charlesvaughn5055 Рік тому

    that was two very beautiful pieces of wood for mantles. Great job. have a great day, and thanks for the video.

  • @artvillasenor979
    @artvillasenor979 Рік тому

    Kind of silly to hide such beautiful grain against the wall table top is so amazing..great cut sir GOD BLESS you, much love from Mandeville Louisiana

  • @jdollar5852
    @jdollar5852 Рік тому +12

    We had a hay farm outside Rome GA that was covered up with black walnut. My father was a wood turner and he used it to make bowls and other decorative pieces. I have 4 of them at my house in Columbus that are about 20 years old. Our farm in Alex City AL has a few with one being "ancient". We have a giant oak that died this summer about 25 feet from the walnut. I plan to take it down this winter and hope it falls where I want it.

    • @falllineridge
      @falllineridge  Рік тому +2

      They seem to grow pretty well in North Ga and higher, I have a few on my property but they are small, except for one that's pretty big but in rough shape. Wish they grew better here. Such nice wood.

    • @michaelmosley254
      @michaelmosley254 Рік тому +1

      Nice job but how do you level a worped up log

    • @apveening
      @apveening Рік тому

      With a couple of good ropes you can at least make sure it won't fall where you don't want it.

  • @kaniapermadani4443
    @kaniapermadani4443 3 місяці тому

    Excellent! I learned something new and interesting. The way you handle those massive logs is impressive. The video quality is top-notch. I'm eagerly anticipating more content from you. Keep up the exceptional work!

  • @AlpacaRenee
    @AlpacaRenee 11 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful work! I love watching your videos. Merry Christmas

  • @randyboisclair9086
    @randyboisclair9086 Рік тому

    I don't know what else to say but the fact that this wood is majestic

  • @167curly
    @167curly Рік тому

    Glad to see Junior on your knee when you were shifting those logs. They made into two beautiful mantleshelves. I'd be fascinated to see how heavy logs like that are attached to a wall.

  • @mattfraser3452
    @mattfraser3452 Рік тому

    Solid body electric guitars with a clear finnish ,
    Acoustic sides and backs , braking my heart that it's just for a mantle !

  • @robertgsands3521
    @robertgsands3521 Рік тому

    Your son is so much fun for me to watch, a pure BOY.

  • @doylerabjohn3435
    @doylerabjohn3435 Рік тому +1

    That walnut looks good. Great job on cutting that mantle. I love to see that "log stretcher" 😂😂😂, in action when you get it back😂.

  • @sharpshorts
    @sharpshorts Рік тому +1

    Great job -- getting a good usable product out of that absolutely beautiful wood is an art!

  • @RXRSawdustStation
    @RXRSawdustStation Рік тому +2

    Great sawing, Wes! Great hook man you've got there! 😉 That blade was going through there easily, it looked like from my end. Beautiful cuts! Beautiful wood! Thanks!

  • @KPVFarmer
    @KPVFarmer 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing. I have some black walnut to mill and was looking for ideas.

  • @bsmith8564
    @bsmith8564 4 місяці тому

    Your the guy I would want to do my milling. I don't care if you have not done a specific type of wood before, you looked it over and took your time.

  • @mikeadkins1854
    @mikeadkins1854 Рік тому +1

    That's some beautiful lumber he should be very happy with it good job cutting it!👌👍

  • @bradjohnstone2068
    @bradjohnstone2068 Рік тому +1

    love the video, makes me wish i recorded the spruce log i had on the mill last month. 40" on the big end , was 36" on the other end small end, 18' long. ended up slicing it in half for two 9 foots and got around 1000 bf that day from those two logs

  • @teddie_schaefer1963
    @teddie_schaefer1963 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful wood I am so jealous! You did a beautiful job on it!

  • @richardthornhill4630
    @richardthornhill4630 Рік тому

    Nice looking walnut. He will be happy to get something usable out of the log. Looks like you did the best you could to deal with the crooks and bowing.

  • @alfa_romeo55yush82
    @alfa_romeo55yush82 Рік тому +1

    Well Done Boss. That mantle turned out decent.

  • @shawnwolf9240
    @shawnwolf9240 Рік тому +1

    That is gorgeous wood. Keep up the great work

  • @SkunkBearTK
    @SkunkBearTK Рік тому +4

    The black walnut around here very frequently has shades of purple where the heartwood approaches the sapwood. It does tend to fade as it oxidizes however. This one here seems to be all chocolate brown. Both are nice.

    • @tombeyer375
      @tombeyer375 Рік тому +1

      You gotta love the striped contrast between the sapwood and the black walnut!! Made my daughter a rocking doll cradle years ago. Made a curved, slatted top over the head of the cradle, out out 1/2" x 1-1/2" slats. Alternated the slats with sapwood, then solid black walnut pieces, mounted with solid brass oval head screws. The rest was all black walnut dowel fasteners. Sanded it down to 400 sandpaper, then satin Clearwater! Was a very satisfying experience!!

  • @specialksspeciallife
    @specialksspeciallife Рік тому

    Found this completely by accident, despite being a rapidly-increasing wood addict: really human and love how you said “bell-end” without missing a beat. And yes, I’m British. You rock mano!

  • @phredrocks
    @phredrocks 3 місяці тому

    First cut strait on the middle! Well done sir!

  • @paulatkins894
    @paulatkins894 Рік тому +2

    That large piece will need 4-5 years to air dry and will not be straight when dry due to the pith running inside. The smaller wedge will twist too as the sap will shrink lots more than the heart. Might be dry in 3 years. Lots of walnut experience here...

  • @matthewb8229
    @matthewb8229 Рік тому

    Oooph, that is some amazing looking lumber! Your customer hit the jackpot with that tree.

  • @shakeradio
    @shakeradio Рік тому +2

    great video + presentation + explanation! well done mate 🙏🏻

  • @Carolina12GA
    @Carolina12GA Рік тому

    Excellent job! I love learning from your channel!