Isolating the HEART of a WHITE OAK Log

In this video, I am attempting to isolate the heart of a white oak log on order to produce cleaner boards from the mill. The heart can make boards split and warp so making sure it shows up in as few boards as possible is very beneficial.
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[@Shrugboatt]

Over the last three days you've secured a solid position as one of the top 3 homesteading channels on KZbin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[@powrguy1696]

People who have nothing to do but find fault, and comment negatively, are having personal issues of insufficiency and inferiority, in my experience. CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is one thing, constant ridicule for the sake of self-aggrandizement is quite another. Keep it simple, Troy, and do your thing as you have learned how and fits YOUR needs. Nice channel (real-life).

[@jbbrown7907]

I ran saws for many years every day pretty much before PPE or even chaps were invented. I agree with you.

[@bernardmacneil]

This is such a fantastic channel ! Real life modern homesteading! Thanks for putting these videos together !

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

TROY, life lessons learned, most times happen AFTER the age of 20. As I can see retention of your knowledge of geometry has been preserved well.(VECTORS!!!) Good stuff..its all comin back ! LOL Thanks

[@vermontmapleman7504]

Thanks for showing how you do that with a manual sawmill Troy. I have a motorcycle jack as well and probably wouldn’t have thought of using it! Keep the videos coming. I learn tons of good tricks from you.

[@davidj.mackinney6568]

It is your wood, your mill, and your farm.

[@MommaOG]

Good video 😎🤟

[@KaleidoscopeJunkie]

I've been watching you for 4+ years. Crazy people are innately drawn to other crazy people.

[@RedToolHouse]

Perfect!! Yes, I have the crazy magnet!

[@bobcriss600]

Perhaps that is why I enjoy watching your videos and seeing how y’all work together and such!

[@Dan-oz4qb]

Most of these chain saw "experts" probably don't own a pair of work boots or a chain saw. They once saw a guy cutting down a Christmas tree so now they are experts.

[@mikerogers9711]

I was on a farm, road on an old ford tractor sitting on the rear wheel splash guard going down the road to the corn fields with an old man driving the tractor. We would trim the edges of the fields and gather fire wood. PPE what the hell was that? I am 58 now and still hand sharpen my chaines. Geeeeees lighten up all. You can try to protect everyone, but mother nature will always make a new idiot that cannot get out of its own way. That was an awesome way to center that log. Outstanding video

[@ralphsullender2474]

Never used ppe the only time I was cut was sharpening the chain.

[@robertsheffey8894]

They make pants with the protection sewn in. They are extremely comfortable. I highly encourage you and your watchers to use something like this and saw with a buddy so you can extract yourself before you bleed out when (not if) you have an accident. Eye protection and a helmet with hearing protection is also a must.

[@jodysappington7008]

i will never mill wood but should enjoyed watching you do it....thank you

[@joemc111]

Nice job of explaining how to keep the heart out of your lumber. Kelly you just have to keep pushing Troy about the trim work.

[@makingawesome8730]

This is perfect I just watched an older video where you detailed your barn build and I had some questions because my sawmill will be here in a week or two. Came here to your most recent video to ask where my comment would be seen and IT WAS A SAWMILLING VIDEO WHERE YOU INADVERTENTLY ANSWERED MY QUESTION! Also I've been watching and reading everything I can about milling and this is the first I've seen about jacking up the log to isolate the core. Very good stuff I'm gonna see what other milling videos you have made. Fellow West Virginian land owner here, love your stuff!

[@RedToolHouse]

Excellent! I hope you enjoy your mill!

[@terrycarl8923]

I just love your outlook on things lmao it looks like you got that log cut without ppe

[@frontlinediy1814]

I always enjoy your sarcasm. I hear so many creators on KZbin talk about the dumpster fire otherwise known as the comments. Don't let the negative commenter live rent free in your thoughts. Keep up the good work I run my chainsaw the same way:)

[@RedToolHouse]

I appreciate that

[@garywilser7802]

I have a harbor freight transmission jack that works for the same purpose pretty good too. It’s not hydraulic but uses a jack screw like a scissor jack.

[@Vereynique]

I love the reddish tones of the wood.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

I want one of these portable saw mills. You have really opened my eyes to the simplicity and value of those machines. My farm has been with out one long enough..

[@jerrylittle8922]

Enjoyed the content. Thank y'all for sharing. 👍🇺🇸

[@jbbrown7907]

This is one of your best videos.

[@marydaley7862]

Hey youngin' ! I really enjoy, and have learned a lot from your videos. One piece of advice, from the 1946 cohort...do it now! Do it ASAP. When yer 58 there'll be a lot less energy, flexibility, strength. When yer 68 ...you get it ...don't end up with too many unfilled dreams, or plans that you just can't do, physically. (Paul. not Mary)

[@jbbrown7907]

Great graphic!

[@bwillan]

An improvised roller toe board for your sawmill. Good work. In timber framing often they want the heart wood boxed (centered) within in their posts and beams. It helps with ensuring the timber dries evenly and helps with the checking and cracking.

[@backtothepast1850]

I agree also on your use of PPE and safety techniques. We live in a world of diminishing common sense. That should be the responsibility of the user and no one else.

[@ronyoung9920]

Thanks. I used to use a bottle jack to level logs on my old mill. New one has hydraulic toe boards, but there are still times when I need to jack the log. It is always good to have other people’s ideas to look at. BTW. I am a professional chainsaw operator. I’ve spent the last month on the couch and a few more weeks yet cause I tried to cut a point on a 2x4 in rubber boots. I at least you are wearing proper foot wear.

[@Ivanskrakow]

Thanks I learned something .. I have a Lucas swing blade mill which i like, I can see there are definitely somethings the Lucas will do better and somethings the bandsaw mill does better.. Thanks

[@chucksterock]

My only beef with the chain saw is that you should let it warm up before going WOT making a cut. Less likely to have an engine failure.

[@Dan-oz4qb]

That Kioti sure earns her keep around the farm.

[@RedToolHouse]

Yes, for 17 years old, she has been a keeper

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video

[@danielasmale8835]

Well done!!!!

[@mikecox7180]

I wear chaps when blocking firewood or cutting brush. Never wear them felling. If i need to run i don't want anything slowing my old slow butt. I have a couple scars that told me i needed them.

[@RedToolHouse]

They can be cumbersome in that scenario

[@deotwell43]

You do you, my friend. Most of the time I run my saws in shorts and T-shirt. The MF roses do a number on my legs, but oh well 🤷‍♂️ .........

[@bobbennett3153]

I chalked getting skinned up to having skin in the game the problem I have is thin skin this is why we get wiser as we age

[@Ddontayy]

Oof I understand why folks are yelling at you about your chainsaw usage. Drop starting (pulling the pullcord while holding the saw out in the air) and using your trigger hand to work the chain break are two GREAT ways to lose limbs and digits. Drop starting is dangerous because if for whatever reason the chainbreak is not engaged when you start the saw it is super easy to bury the tip into the ground and cause crazy kickback - arms and necks beware. Using your trigger hand to work the chain break is really dangerous because it is very easy to reach a little too far and cut your fingers to ribbons. But like you said, your safety is your choice. This comment just serves to educate my fellow viewers on the risks we are seeing in the video. Use your tools how you'd like, and use your tools as well as you're comfortable with them.

[@KyBrancaccio]

Hi, we have been watching for years; great channel! I could be wrong about why you were criticized so strongly but I am guessing your comment (months ago) about getting fashion advice from wrnglerstar drew the wrath of the pacific northwest chainsaw attack dogs; Maybe? I did get a kick out of that joke back then when you said it; Funny! Keep up the great work!

[@RedToolHouse]

Possibly, I don’t have enough of an audience to stir them up. It is funny the banter they have back and forth between to two groups

[@jbbrown7907]

Ouch! You couldn't use 7' boards?

[@LolitasGarden]

The only thing I worry about when someone starts using a chainsaw on KZbin is if they're gonna dip the volume down or blow up my ears. Thanks for dipping the volume down.

[@outdooryooper]

Where did you get the clamp you're using with your tractor to pick up and haul logs? I like that design.

[@chrisseats]

The PPE Karens can really trash an otherwise great comment section! Also, that oak turned out awesome!

[@DanDeuel]

Speaking of PPE Karens...I am paranoid of using chains for winching, like he did with the oak, since if a weak one snaps, then steel flies fast! I like using nylon straps. His chain looked pretty good though.

[@jbbrown7907]

Siding for your barn in an upcoming video?

[@barryfields2964]

Why didn’t you cut a little bit off each end? That way you could have gotten rid of any checking, or rot on both ends.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Best PPE is between your ears!

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

That’s where it starts.

[@kenjett2434]

Nice milling Troy as for chainsaw safety it is important. But which is more important proper knowledge of operation or the gear? I for 20 years worked as a trained professional and when working as a commercial producer I can say gear isn't only important but necessary. But for the casual use not only is the cost of a lot of gear not justified but the time to put it all on as in This case take longer than doing the job. This is where knowledge comes most into play if your a noob and have no clue how to safely handle a saw you better put on all the armour possible. But if you have saw experience and know how and what to watch for doing small jobs safety gear is just a nuisance. The one exception is eye protection one should never run a saw without eye protection. As sawdust in the eyes is one of the most common issues. Doesn't take much a pair of glasses or even sun glasses will protect against sawdust. Sure those are not OSHA approved but we are only protecting against sawdust not branches and flying chainsaws. So bottom line noobs put on armour those with experience use descreation depending on one's experience.

[@jbbrown7907]

Troy, How can I find your video where you talked about your off brand tractor? I'm ready to listen now.

[@RedToolHouse]

I really haven’t featured it since it is a 2004 and I bought it brand new. The news ones aren’t remotely the same (better or worse)

[@jbbrown7907]

Within the last few months I remember you talkng about your buying that tractor at length@@RedToolHouse

[@sgtwildbill]

As a safety engineer and a doer of things I find the PPE Karens having never done the thing themselves do detriment to an organization’s meaningful and valued safety program.

[@brentcrowder976]

Oh my, I can't believe you cut that so long. Now you have to cut it again to make a firewood round. Naa no matter I am just busting your chops. If I were you, you should have made that cut in short shorts and flip flops and a tank top, with big long necklaces hanging, and oh yeah set your beer can on the log before you cut it. LOL 😂😂😂🤣😉

[@RedToolHouse]

That would have received less criticism most likely!

[@cekfraun]

I think you know what you're doing with a chainsaw. I enjoy watching you turn logs into lumber with your sawmill. Also, good tractor driving, Kelly, and cool boots!

[@RedToolHouse]

Thanks 👍

[@scotttillman6714]

U tube must pay awfully good For the amount of CRAP that you have to put up with !!

[@threeleft16890]

You show always wear safety glasses incase a fly would fly into your eye, and make you fall over a log and land on a snake and get bit. Flys our dangerous

[@jbbrown7907]

You? Controversial?