Sawing a curved log on HM130MAX bandsaw

This is my first time sawing a twisted log and trying to figure out how to get the most yield from it.
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[@chriss6078]

Nice video! I just started cutting a couple weeks ago and already hit a log stop (2nd log I think). I really don't know the best way to cut crooked logs...I did one today and like you said, by the time it was squared off it was about half the size I thought it would be.

[@Daileywoodworking]

Luckily I haven't hit a stop yet but have no fear, I know it's in my future. Lol Practice equals firewood, right?

[@jakobmoore921]

Before you cut take the saw to the opposite ended of the log and lower your blade just past the log and get the blade to the point of material that is required to square it up then look at your height gauge and remember the height then raise your blade go back to the other end of the log and lower your blade back to that measurement. That will take all the material in one pass instead of making multiple small cuts. Never plan to make the log into a certain lumber square it up first then see what you can get out of it.

[@Daileywoodworking]

Great advice, I'll try it. Thanks for watching.