How to Quarter Saw a Log the Easy Way!

[@architypeone8646]

Finally, someone that knows the easiest way to quarter saw a log. I've watched several videos of people quarter sawing a log and I've only seen one other guy use this technique. Well done!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks!!

[@MrJoRobb]

Agreed! With a manual sawmill it is much harder to do unfortunately. My brother and I have an LT15 that is completely manual and the word work is an understatement! We would love some guidance on how to quarter saw properly if you're willing to give us a look. Thanks for the help in advance.

[@TheOldJarhead]

I started with a manual LT10 and found this way the easiest there as well.

[@kb3svj]

There's something about those little saw mills and making lumber that is so calming.

[@CFAinNoVA]

Great step by step process, Thank you.

[@TheOldJarhead]

I'm glad you found the process helpful! If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!

[@dennisspeer8077]

Thank you for your personal diary of your day

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thank you for the kind words! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment!

[@daniels98]

I love watching quartersawing lumber. I have watched a lot f videos, yours is tge best by far. Direct, precise and right on the mark. 5 stars! Thank you!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Wow, thanks!

[@baker3576]

Big thanks for taking the time and energy to educate some of us... Seriously, I have made several videos and I greatly appreciate the time and effort you spent to create this quality video that is very helpful... awesome scenery as well.. thanks!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thank you so much! It's appreciated! Cheers!

[@donactfussy9890]

I make it a point to learn one new thing per day. You put me on overload. Thanks!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Glad to help!

[@Twobrothersoutdoors]

Good informative video! This will help a lot of new sawyers immensely! 👍🏻

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks bud! I had fun doing it!

[@dadsrock4252]

Thank you for your service .

[@TheOldJarhead]

Much appreciated!

[@Isaacson4]

7:10 - 7:50 - ". . . one more time, 90º . . ." is the step I missed. Other than that, it's a fine way to quarter saw logs. Thanks for a great video.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks!

[@trev7382]

Great Video on quarter sawing, I learned a lot. Thanks!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@heatdocpro]

Excellent demonstration of the process, Erik. Thank you.

[@TheOldJarhead]

Hey, thanks! And thanks for watching!

[@KPVFarmer]

Thanks for sharing your expertise! Cheers 🍻 Semper Fi 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸

[@TheOldJarhead]

you bet! thanks

[@zacharywarner1678]

Great video thankyou

[@TheOldJarhead]

Than you!

[@oil350]

Great job !!! How often do you quarter saw softwood? I’ve considered doing it here and there but the demand for quarter sawn softwood doesn’t seem to be there; at least in my area. Great video!!!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks! Very rarely do I QS softwood but sometimes it gives me a look I want. Usually with blue stained pine.

[@Hermessor]

Thanks, this explains the process very clear!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks for watching!

[@Keto-Cheato]

Lotta smoke being blown up yer bum here in these comments.. Here's some more.. Terrific Job! Ya Ol Jar Head. Schoolin the newbies. If ya get to Tennessee ill take ya fishing. 🍺 🥃🔫🐿 1st Cav Vet BTW. Thats Army

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks! By the way, I did a stint with 1st CAV at Fort Hood later. And I would love to do some finishing back there. My grandpa lived in New Market for 40 years

[@Keto-Cheato]

my wife's Dad n 2 Brothers Semper Fi.

[@TheOldJarhead]

@@Keto-Cheato Semper Fi!

[@CalebForMN_MNMillling]

What kind of marker do you use to get the lines drawn on the wood to stand out well?

[@TheOldJarhead]

I use lumber crayons. You can get them at hardware stores usually or check the link below in the description for an Amazon link. Thanks for watching!

[@DustyRanch]

Great video my friend!!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks bud!

[@parkerbrothers75]

Thank for the video.

[@TheOldJarhead]

You are quite welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@nawatenson5777]

How much is this machine?

[@TheOldJarhead]

Today? About $40,000

[@arzthaus]

Everything is easy when you have the correct $40,000 piece of machinery!

[@TheOldJarhead]

They say money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a $40,000 piece of machinery that makes everything easier!

[@jeffenglishsetter8339]

Semper Fi!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Semper Fi Brother!

[@nicholasmendoza6159]

I need 500,000 of each: cedar, hemlock, alder and aspen.

[@TheOldJarhead]

That's a ton!

[@Rose-f2t]

Gee, with your Quarter Saw, you lost 70% of your log. Here is a method of quarter sawing that gets most of your log, almost 100%: "Making Expensive Lumber Out Of Free Logs" Good luck !

[@TheOldJarhead]

Not sure why you think I lost 70% of my log (I didn't lose any) but there are more ways to skin a cat and this was about easy quarter sawing ;) It's also the way Wood-Mizer teaches people. However, I am well aware of several ways. Some, that people think are better, are actually more wasteful, some that are actually Rift Sawing are actually better but this one is about ease of doing it, simplicity. Thanks for watching.

[@Rose-f2t]

@@TheOldJarhead Erik, yes, there are many ways to skin a cat, he-he. Here is an old timer's way to quarter saw a log, much the same way that you do: "How to Quarter Saw Lumber, The Old Way? Or the New Way?" by George Wood of Texas. However, the "old way" gives you more board feet to the log. Cheers 🙏

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thanks for sharing that information! It's always interesting to learn about different techniques for quarter sawing lumber.

[@rossboyle5816]

You talk a lot for a marine! Just get to the point and get the job done!

[@TheOldJarhead]

Can't help it, I've got stories to tell even as an old marine!

[@mefirst4266]

WHO WANTS 3/4 QUARTER SAW BOARDS

[@TheOldJarhead]

Thus method produces both full quarter sawn and rift sawn boards ;) But if you mean 3/4" then probably not too many but Ponderosa Pine barely shrinks so what you mill is nearly what you get. For me I use a lot of 1/2" stuff