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[@danielashton5697]

And now for something completely different. Emerald doing stand-up 🤣🤣

[@redneck3848]

Emerald you are an extraordinary young woman great vibes keep it coming most people y'all's age don't even know where our food comes from much less lumber thank you for giving the world a small insight on life!!

[@dougalexander7204]

You are definitely extra ordinary and lucky to have a sister who can keep up with you. Never lose those family values.

[@drewby613]

That little riff at the end there (7:39) was worth price of admission. You're a natural, Em!!! Thanks for all the tidbits of information you keep dropping, and thanks for being a bright spot of normal in an insane world.

[@crazythekid2575]

When you see an old barn with siding boards missing, it is because the nails were severely rusted away and they blew off. That and when the wood is weathered for so many years, the nail holes enlarge. So yes, Em is very right about hemlock withstanding time.

[@paulselman9672]

LOVE THE RED HAIR!!!!

[@ericcartrette6118]

We cut 5/4" Southern Yellow Pine where I worked. When it came off of the headsaw and resaw, it was exactly 5/4" By the time it was put through the kilns and the planer mill, you were left with 1" lumber. Yeah, there is a lot of loss to moisture and planing in pine.

[@slitaitana6212]

Little hint for really awesome projects with hemlock: Burn the surface with a torch sand off the shallow burns and repeat until you are happy with the finish. Then apply some UV protective clear coat and O M G it's so beautiful. I make garden planters out of it and they turn out gorgeous.

[@stanwiggins3423]

Love to watch Emerald as she lets us know how she feels about the other big box store, Lowe's. She's a breath of fresh air and carefully explains her case very well.

[@djleigh4868]

Emerald...your such a delight to watch your informative witty in the moment, keep doing what you do...smiles

[@onefixitman]

Great video. Keep in mind that the vast number of people buying wood at retail do not have a local lumber yard near them and their choices are the Blue store and the Orange store. I do not know the colors for all the big box stores. It is very good to see someone doing videos with enthusiasm about wood and a family run business.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

None in my area of AZ. Lowe's and Home Depot is it.

[@twentypdrparrott694]

The bright sun makes your red hair is on FIRE! Love the vids and nice to see a family run a business.

[@donroo736]

def not natural

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

@@donroo736 Don't care, still an awesome girl.

[@trevortoop5166]

Hemlock is a great wood. Bridges a lot of hard/soft wood purposes. And I am still chuckling over the belt knife. It's so badass.

[@samuelluria4744]

Really love this channel, for so many reasons. The fact that you are making a video addressing viewer questions, is very cool!

[@wayneprest4874]

Another good thing about Hemlock is that it makes great stabling. Animals in the barn and fields won't chew on Hemlock. Even wind suckers won't grab hold of Hemlock.

[@klondikeconan8833]

as a carpenter. I prefer fir. Hemlock splits, twist's and generally hemlock is sold in most Home Depot and Lowes stores. Buying from yards like yours is awesome. things just turn out amazing and fun to use. love the fact you cut to the inch. Love your video's I finally subscribed..

[@88TRUNKBACK]

You always act mature and serious, nice to see there is still a kid inside

[@donroo736]

aslongashes18 amiright

[@bennyboogenheimer4553]

If you ever find yourself in the town of Flacht, Germany you can see our family's old hay barn. It was built from Hemlock in 487 A.D. The Romans rented it, to keep their horses safe from the local Drumpfts (horse butchers) in the area. And Now You Know! (shooting star, here)

[@jim9337]

Thank you Em, for reminding me about shrinkage. I really hadn't been factoring that in on my pine and spruce. You gals are great, and I'm still jealous about that WoodMizer. Love your vids.

[@thomasanderson-cs8kp]

Guys hate talk about shrinkage . It reminds me about a Seinfeld episode ;) Poor George

[@michaelturner795]

These videos are always interesting and entertaining. Always enjoyable to watch. It's great to see a family business being successful with an environmentally sustainable and no-waste philosophy. And they have a lot of fun producing these videos and obviously enjoy their work. Great job.

[@ericerf6837]

Since I see you wearing your knife made by Lee, just want to mention he is in the process of making one for me as well. I reached out to him via your contact info and it’s in the works. He is very detailed in finding out what a customer wants/needs. Great communication and gets the customer involved so it is a true collaboration. If the end product is anything like his pre-build process, I know I’ll be happy. I’m just giving a shout out to him for your viewers-if you are considering a knife build, he could be the one. I’ll report back after receiving the actual knife! Thanks for passing on his contact.

[@lumbercapitallogyard]

Thanks for giving your review! I hope you like your knife when it’s done

[@jsheible3695]

I don't know what's prettier. That mountain, those stacks of lumber, or the gorgeous lady giving me advice!!🇺🇲

[@sambaaam7268]

You are a natural at this video making, it's always a pleasure to watch these, besides I love wood working of all kinds

[@martys59]

Very informative video. I loved that you let your personality out a bit. Keep up the good work!

[@aesopdemoor7595]

yeah! smooth wood is great to look at inside a wall..lol it can always be planed or sanded if needed. rough cut has a better grip too. look better and not fake.

[@michaelmaker8169]

I used to buy rough cut and plane it down myself, yes because it was cheaper but I had the true one inch. Thank you for your great explanation. God bless.

[@richardbragg7761]

Simply brilliant, and as always full of useful information, thankyou.

[@robg1883]

Emerald, your comedic game is getting strong!

[@curiousbystander9193]

After watching a few of your videos I thought....... hummmm, good length videos......keep them 6-8 minutes, then do some special segments, and market as such.....good job ladies.....I envy your situation and tools.

[@jordansdad8612]

Your a natural person that's your appeal. Don't change.

[@gerryhartung736]

I remodeled a 100 yo farmhouse, adding laundry room, 3 bedrooms and a two car garage. Used hemlock, 6 inch drop siding specially milled. Mid January to cold to hand nail or use nail gun. Predrilled every nail. That was 1978. June 2022 no nail pops or any sign of faster failure. No rot, nailed over 15# felt paper. Today good as the day we sided the house.

[@jimbrown4661]

Something else you could sell, would be thin round stepping blocks, used on pathways, or for decorative areas, maybe in mulched areas with flowers and plants. My Dad cut some for our household when I was a little kid!! Everyone loved them, They were about 2 and a half inches thick cut out of Walnut. (. Waffers). And yes I know that Walnut is expensive.

[@glenncoffey6385]

Worked in a sawmill for several years when I was a teenager… really enjoy watching your videos..,

[@MrDbone75]

A very good Monday evening you all in the USA from Wellington Somerset in the UK

[@jeffery19677]

Sweetie, you need to continue to be you. Extra-ordinary and unique. Arm gestures like you are Italian included. You should consider dedicated wagons or "railcars"(better) that fit in the kiln. That way you can load them with the loader OUTSIDE the kiln and push them in with the loader. Work smarter. Not harder!

[@peterc.anderson1840]

I call em hand talkers, kinda like the weather person. Arms a flailing all about🤣

[@eddiedennis1026]

I love the way you explain the products that you all produce. LOWE'S HAS a lot of products but not hemlock. Hemlock is the contractors framing material. It can with stand the test of time. Keep up the excellent work perseverance leads to success. And remember be careful out there safety first. Eddie ABSI

[@tonyburelle6633]

Another excellent video, thanks for the answers Emerald

[@GoogleUser-yj1wy]

Hi from Ireland, loving your videos, always learning things for you, thank you

[@MarkAnthonyGiven]

BEST VIDEO YET! This is how it's done and I predict your biggest video yet! I hope that was your sister behind the camera because this was perfect; no shaking, lots of scenes (fast pace), informative and easy on the eyes. Quality of video off the charts perfect! You got all the ingredients you just need some hard work and stay true to yourself... Five years you will have over 500k Subs! You see all them platforms that pop up when you hit the Share Button? Sign up to one a day and share your videos it only takes one great video to set your channel off.. Psalm 19

[@bullzye101]

awesome very interesting they were good questions .. big thumbs up

[@adambuchanan1092]

Love the channel. I work for a local lumber yard in my area so this channel peaks my interest.

[@dereklavington6629]

Emerald entirely right about Lowes. She entirely understands the product and how it works. Very cool.

[@bobmoore5242]

Well of course your lumber is better and it's because of hard work, so I don't find any fault with you for saying it. Your arm gestures are just fine and I appreciate your beautiful, clearly articulated manner of speaking. Words matter.

[@bobmoore5242]

BTW, that beautiful hemlock you mill might also be a good tone wood. Some woods that aren't recognized as tone wood have excellent tonal qualities. For example, a good piece of poplar will often ring like a bell. And mulberry under the more exotic name of nato was once used by Takamine in a low end guitar that greatly exceeded expectations. Can't help wondering if hemlock might compare to Sitka spruce on an instrument.

[@samuelluria4744]

Priceless.

[@dusty7264]

What kind of customers buy your wood. I’m a custom home builder, and all the joist hangers are metal straps we use are based on a 2x4 that is one and a half by three and a half inches. I think your family business is so cool and I like your video’s. Have a great day

[@dennyb3761]

I luv it when you talk with your hands! 🙂 Keep up the good work,

[@brucewelty7684]

One critique of any big box store's lumber is it is allllll heartwood cut. I have no clue where the good stuff goes!

[@richardanderson2742]

I've done a number of historic structure renovations/restorations and thank God there is still rough cut mills around. I keep a stock of 2x4 and 2x8 rough cut lumber just for that purpose. I'm not sure when true dimension lumber disappeared, but all the older houses in my area are true dimension and use of "store bought" lumber would be a huge PITA.

[@markusjoseph5256]

Love how you describe things, so funny

[@massumking6498]

Nice video Emerald, nice to see the Tan coming along. Very well explained

[@r.sampson1421]

Hemlock is gold!

[@robertthompson5841]

Omg Em that's the craziest you have been. Wow a fun vid I bet Jade was laughing at you,!

[@markpashia7067]

Yes, most lumber available from commercial stores is smaller. That is partly due to shrinkage from KILN DRYING and then planing to get uniform sizes. When I started carpentry in the sixties the standard was one and five eights by three and five eights for a two by four. By the seventies the standard had changes due to tree farming so it dropped an eighth in each direction to one and a half by three and a half. And similar on other size boards. However the real issue is that stamp on the boards. Today in order to build a RESIDENCE the lumber must be graded for engineering reasons. No matter the species, they all have known strength factors for a given dimension so building codes require certain grades in load bearing places. Your rough sawn wood is likely stronger, but without being fully certified by a grader the code enforcement folks have no way of knowing that. They are not lumber graders. And mortgage companies also want to know that a house meets the standards before loaning money on that building. The best use for your products is indoors for finish areas that do not carry a load or for outdoor projects not a residence. I have lived in many houses built before building codes and they were fine, but they proved themselves by still being there a hundred years later. How many buildings failed and collapsed over time due to ungraded lumber? We really do not know for sure but there are documented failures. And that is the full story...

[@RichardSmith-wr6go]

In the UK we have B&Q and Wickes which are probably the equivalent of Home Depot and Lowes over there, to my knowledge their softwood is force dried in a kiln which takes a lot less time than solar/air drying but puts a lot of stress into the wood, I've used softwood from DIY stores which is supposed to be dried, uniform and stable but it's still twisted and moved once you've made anything out of it and that's indoors after priming and painting.

[@joshwinter875]

First time I watched your channel, I work at Holdrens lumber in trout run, I’m 24 it’s nice to see some one talking about this stuff

[@geraldc.37]

Great channel, learned more about lumber and processing then my previous minuscule knowledge of it. Complimented by easy on the ears music back round.. Simple suggestion to you is you may consider big box store as an alternative to naming specifically. Keep up the outstanding info.

[@paulfabyanic]

I learn something every time I watch , thank you..

[@terrydawkins9936]

You an awesome person….so enjoy

[@stevinveroba52]

......and rough cut lumber will take much more stain and preservative than dressed lumber. It soaks in a lot more because of the rough finish on it. Perfect for outdoor use. Great video!!

[@lkkilgore1651]

I'm sure you ck out other ytube videos just watched Ohio Wood Burners channel the one about making ten grand on a cord looked interesting knowing you guys like to use every scrap and have all the equipment but maybe not the labor to produce the product? Just me rambling. Enjoy watching your channel. Coming from a 71 yr old Grandpa I think your "Boss" is doing a great job. Wish you all well.

[@rockmack7343]

wow, Emerald was in a playful mood today, I havent seen that before. Fun

[@jimburns3636]

I discovered this channel recently and have gone back and viewed several hours of videos. While the ins and outs of lumbering is really interesting, I'm intrigued by a more basic question: You obviously don't live in isolation, but you do seem to have constant contact with your family. In my experience siblings often find themselves in conflict, but I don't see that happening in these videos. I'm not likely to get into the lumber business, but I deal with other people (Sadly, no longer any of my siblings) and would benefit from your insight. How can you all live so harmoniously?

[@dennishinkle5010]

I use rough cut only. Videos are getting better every day. Keep it up. Thank you.

[@winonalee3243]

Very interesting stories I just love keep going

[@sir_shot_alot7342]

Emerald is such a goof ball. Love this channel

[@wirehyperspace]

so you want a freeze dryer, just to try putting some wood in it to she how it smells and if it would work for logs and lumber or maybe a stump or two

[@stevecarlson6462]

Emerald is a true gem!

[@glenkelley6048]

As always, your beautiful red hair steals the show!

[@jamesrussell6870]

I cut slabs at 1¾" on scale. Let them completely air dry & then resaw slabs to 3½, 5½, etc so it's compatible with store bought. Kerf & drying leaves it at 1⅝ thick to use as is or can go through most planners in 1 pass for even 1½" thick for plates, etc..

[@beeamerica5024]

I prefer rough cut I had an old 1930s house done in rough cut still standing strong good stuff 🐝

[@FeatherHorseforge]

Maybe Jade needs to trade places with you for a video em😜🙂

[@paulc.4211]

Well ya know the old saying better quit while u are ahead , well I am so grateful you soldiered on your commentary is the best .. great job.. keep up the good work

[@vernonchitlen8958]

Your hair looks great, very pretty in the sunlight! 😘

[@dennismbrandi]

Get a fan that works off solar to put in the kiln it will dry a lot faster

[@haroldwilkerson2026]

Did anyone notice that cool old ford truck that went behind Emerald or am just crazy 🤪

[@kennethdean2417]

You must have a little Italian in you because you said you talk a lot with your arms and hands Ha Ha Ha But it’s better than just standing there like a statue, love your channel and will continue to watch

[@jonathanmoor7035]

awesome job lets all be more happy and have more fun is the summer time

[@artokorhonen2034]

I haven't seen before that kind of solar kiln you have. I think that bluestaining and mold might increases if kiln like that. There is heat but should also be good air circulation. It might be better to stick boards and planks and let them dry outside. Very interesting channel!

[@josealeman332]

Thanks for the info now make more sense to me.. and love the color of you hair.

[@vaccinefraud5570]

Thanks. Impressive to know about the durability in construction. From an instrument builder point of view it would be interesting to know the typical number of rings per inch (is it a fast or slow grower?) and weight per board foot.

[@AleaumeAnders]

When I've built a platform bed for my daughters, I've bought fine cut pine AND a planer. Sadly I had no time to wait for rough cut from my prefered sawmill (waiting times are insane now), nor was it worth it to drive there for such a small order. So I had to spill the bucks for fine cut from one of our local hardware stores. For comparison, the bought wood was 100x100x8000 and 30x300x7000 (4" x 4" x 9yrd and 1.2" x 1ft x 8yrd), so roughly 0.15m³ (~5 cubic feet). In early insanity prices (read last year) buying it raw cut would have cost me €90 -> $100+. Fine cut was almostdouble that, finished would have been almost four times. A simple electric planer from a reliable german or japanese brand costs you somewhere around €80/

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

I see tons of new houses and apartment buildings being built where I live (Phoenix, AZ). Even though this area is infested with termites, I have never seen a dwelling built using real lumber. Every building is built out of particle board. That is wood chips fused together to construct boards. I assume it's cheaper and inferior. But since no-one can the construction after the house is built, no-one cares, and no house-buyer ever asks "what kind of wood is this house built from?". I suspect there's nothing made from Hemlock around here. By the way, I love the way you say "lumber" and "yard".

[@fewwiggle]

I don't think a buildings framing (skeleton) can be made from particle board. But, if you have a link/reference then I'm happy to be wrong.

[@rollsroyce7325]

So cute Emerald 👸❤️ Hello from Paris, France 👋😉🇲🇫🇺🇸❤️❤️❤️❤️ STRONG and GORGEOUS young Lady💪👸❤️

[@larrymajorana9269]

You’re an absolute natural.

[@joeblack8345]

You keep on doing what you do and the way that you do it. I think that you and your family are fantastic.

[@michaelnelligan1214]

She's so smart .

[@dusty7264]

I think I have seen you cut White Oak….. do you ever quarter saw any of it? It’s fantastic for building furniture out of.

[@phillipseaton7163]

That was very good answers to good questions well done. Absolutely enjoy your videos

[@lestatangel]

world's getting rougher. About a year from now you'll have a 45 on your hip. Looking forward to that video.

[@williamkrejca4641]

:) :(

[@morgansword]

I am so envious of your tan.,.. I am half native and skin is white as rice, since I started following, seen that hot sun bake you as brown a hickory nut. True about dimensional apposed to mill lumber. They have the deep pockets to do the planed woods and its easier for them to handle. Another thing is carpenters are habitual in if they start with dimensional, they stay with it for one other reason... plans for a build is done with dimensional wood. They lot of times do specify just what type of wood to use as in hardwood or softwood. I prefer to use soft wood for hand nailing... I used ruff cut hemlock on all of my dump flatbeds and when it has dumped a few loads of rock, it becomes very smooth, hard as nails and hard to stand up on if wet. I use soft wood for structural and hard wood for interior stuff that is going to get a stain.... why do people by beautiful wood and then paint it?? Makes absolutely no sense to me

[@JayCWhiteCloud]

Being stuck here in Iowa...I miss getting and working with green Hemlock...!!!...I going to call this coming week to see what it would cost to ship 5000 board feet of Hemlock timber to Iowa...Keep up the great work!!!

[@buckchamp9011]

Another Awesome video 👍🏼❤️🇺🇸😊

[@tacobannana6628]

thankyou for going over all the different types, really interesting c:

[@OldGloryLumberandMilling]

I wish we had a lot more hemlock around here to mill. Hemlock woolly adelgid is an issue and we lose a lot of trees prematurely.

[@jimbrown4661]

One last thought on your Coolant/ water for your mill saw is a water Soluble Oil that you add to the water, I used to drill/ cut with it all the time! It is a coolant and a lubricant, it does both! This stuff I was using was used on metal. Always use rubber gloves when using this stuff!!! Also you made mention that you didn't like the smell of Dawn dish soap, try using lemon dish soap it cuts grease and soap also very good. The water Soluble oil is probably found in the Machine shop industry. God Bless and best wishes!!! 🙂😎.

[@dogpatch75]

Knowingly and unnecessarily contaminating a lumber yard with oil is not a very bright idea! 😬

[@jimbrown4661]

@@dogpatch75 The Lub I'm Talking About is Water Soluble, Not Hazardous And Extreme Small Amout!!!! It Would Also Go Out With The Saw Dust Mostly!!!

[@martinpook5707]

Fascinating to hear about timber in US. In UK hemlock isn't available, structural timber is Canadian, species not specified, but I can get Douglas fir or Scots pine at my local sawmill. Large quantities of UK grown timber is now going for biomass (Government subsidised) I pay £220 for a 3.5 ton pickup load of kiln dried (by law) hardwood logs, and we use 5 of those every winter. To say i am jealous when I look at your timber is a gross understatement. Keep going, I love your videos, one small word; if Lowes don't like what you are saying about them they might send a suit round to tell you!

[@Tsunam1Rahc]

Hey. Thanks for the advice about Lowes. Didn't know that. Wouldn't have known that. Appreciate it.

[@CoinSlotKitty]

No shrinkage at all when watching these vids

[@billyshumate853]

Great video. The only thing Lowe's lumber is good for is if you're gonna make some ski's or a boat. Take care and have a blessed day and I'll see you tomorrow

[@johnavonyates4105]

The lumber looks good