Let's See if You Guys were Right About This?

[@ebony5766]

When I was in my 20's in the 70's, I went thru a period of time where for several months I ate egg sandwiches on stale bread for almost every meal. ( thanks jimmy carter) It made me rethink how I worked and saved. No matter what, I saved 10% of what I made. No pizza, no fast food, no movies, no cigarettes, no beer. I saved, sacrificed and made myself a more valuable employee. I changed jobs, I commuted 125 miles a day day for 10 years. I was able to retire at 58. I'm 70 now enjoying my life. I am sickened by lazy people wanting everything free and saying they "deserve" a paycheck with out earning it. That's my rant. Let the hate begin.

[@brianstephens8667]

You will not get any hate from me, I agree with you 💯%. Have a great day😀

[@gergc4871]

I quit drinking and smoking. Saves me 900 bucks a month. The downside is I'm putting on 5 pounds a month since.

[@afos3462]

One tip for those lucky people with newly acquired digging excavators. Check to see if you have any water, power or drain lines buried on your property. If you do mark them a yard away from that service with yellow painted stake and don’t dig within two yards (or more) of the yellow stake! It might save you a hefty repair bill and the other half reminding you of did (all those years ago when you got your first excavator). Maple lovely maple wood, makes lovely desks for offices, did that many years ago when working in New Zealand. Keep safe everyone.

[@HarleyRiderMC]

My first job was delivering newspapers seven days a week at age 14. Had 125 homes to deliver to, regardless of weather. Earned between $20-$25 dollars a month. Saved enough to buy a 1950 Ford coupe at age of 16. Joined the Marine Corps at age 17. Served in Vietnam, grew up big time. Went to college. Kept getting better and better jobs, saved a lot and finally retired in 1991. Now live in the Cascade foothills in the PNW on five beautiful acres with my loving wife.

[@582ChevelleSS]

Same story for myself. No rant from me but more admiration for us old school folks :)

[@tylerbarrett6652]

I grew up in the same era you did... and I remember learning from my parents "Unsolicited advice is a put-down." - probably because I had siblings and we were always trying to tell each other what to do. I wish more people learned about that, but you actually ask for comments so it's not unsolicited. I'm not sure what you can do about the complainers or naysayers in the comments section except that I remember something else my parents told me... "don't complain unless you can offer a solution". It got us thinking... that's for sure, but it made for a fairly quiet household. Anyway, I love waking up and drinking coffee... getting my day started... and watching one of your uploads. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with us.

[@dontheo25]

When you do not like content , just do not watch , all these idiots , as I live in Switzerland I love your content , I never wast time to write negative content when I do not like something . Love to see and learn a lot how you are working your machines and working many hours a day . Just go on as you want and like it .

[@kathyhypes4198]

Golden retrievers abd babies, seriously how could you even think that. Lol, haha, just joking! Continue as you are. Love your channel.

[@bluegrallis]

It seems these days, there are more and more opinionated people , who think their job is to convince you to agree with their opinion, now matter how deranged it is! I my mind, the 'silent majority' still rule.

[@iansmith7369]

Well said 👍🇬🇧. Toooooooo much negativity. Not enough people happy with what they have,

[@jeffmcauliff5315]

Mike I look forward to all. Your videos. I live in the crazy state of California, most of my family lives around Johnstown pa how close are you to there? My grandpa hauled steel and grandma taught kindergarten. As a kid I loved the incline lift in town. Blessings

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@bluegrallis thanks for your opinion.

[@robertgrumski9076]

Mike, we have property near Ellwood City and harvested maple to make all the trim, sliding “barn” doors, bar top and built in bench’s in our house we build 2 years ago. Purchased a sawmill and made myself. Everyone says it is awesome. Thank you for inspiring me to do it! RG

[@GrantRowell-u9q]

Love your tongue in cheek seance of humor. Critics have nothing better to do than complain about doers and what they do.

[@LaLaLucky7777]

Very Dry humor! CTFU

[@calvinfisher4831]

Hello, this is Adam’s dad and l want to thank you for getting me in touch with the brain surgery team, l have gotten the probes installed and l go to get the battery installed in my chest next Tuesday. It’s amazing how things work out. Thanks again.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Adam told us the other day about your appointment that was coming up. Melissa and I were just talking about last night again. So happy things are moving along. Thanks Calvin

[@millcrafters]

Bright white maple can be beautiful. I hired my sawyer with his portable Wood Mizer mill to saw a whole bunch of it at a customers home. It had been sitting out in the weather for a few months, and consequently the acid rain permeated both ends, and made the wood turn... I'll call it brown, but not that dark. I was committed to the sawyer so I had to go through with it. I found that if you use wood bleach it will eliminate the staining. (What you have in those streaks are as you described, and is not what I am referring to here) The problem is the wood bleach only penetrates about a sixteenth of an inch. If you sand deeper than that, the stains remain. If you have pure white maple and do a project with some darker color woods the contrast can be rather artistic.

[@miketrimm3914]

l started watching you about a year ago because the You tube spies knew l watch Andrew Camerata in N.Y. and Jonathan W. in N.C. repairing Equipment and trucks and using them at their properties. l subscribe to hundreds of KZbinr mechanics ,homesteaders an do it yourselfers and l have learned to fix my trucks the right way with best results and time saving. Anyway ,my laptop went down and my friend who always fixes it commented that he noticed that l watched the Morgans and said you were his favorite KZbinr! I concurred with him 100 per cent. l am a 70 years old retired Millwright from Pontiac Motors and he is a 50 year old retired Fireman from Pontiac ,Michigan. We both look forward to all of your content . Keep it coming.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Thanks I love hearing these stories

[@Treeplanter73]

In my first house, i had birds eye maple flooring in my kitchen. Absolutely gorgeous. House was built in the 20's.

[@glind3355]

Yes, ambrosia. We use a lot of it for custom wood crafts. Also, pen turners love it for pen blanks.

[@berthongo8531]

When I was in the Navy back in the 80's, my wife and I literally searched under the couch cushions for change so we could buy some light bulbs. Drove to the store. Bought the bulbs. Transferred the kid from the cart to his car seat and drove home. I unfortunately forgot the bulbs in the cart. We drove back but the bulbs were no longer in the cart so we had to go another two weeks in the dark before we had any "discretionary" money to buy more. It took us a few years to get financially in the red but with information from Dave Ramsey and working 60 to 100 hours a week, we made it. I retired at 62 and we are financially coasting through retirement.

[@jasonracette6143]

Robert Milton of Hobby Hardwood Alabama has taught viewers that if you are scraping sawdust off the boards, then you are going too slow through the wood. Sawdust packing is one of the reasons for wavy cuts. Love the Rex 600. Keep up the great work!

[@richiecaelwarts1911]

Use maple for trim in homes alot ha4d and soft lots of people like it stained light or medium cherry to get the cherry affect

[@jameshodgins1937]

I buy my Hardwood from Hobby Hardwoods.

[@TrackGeeks]

The counter tops in my house are hard maple. I absolutely love them. They are beautiful, the feel warm, and if you tip over a glass on the counter, it doesn't break. Every few years I give them a light sand and a couple coats of tung oil. They still look new.

[@tomw5576]

Looks like Ambrosia Maple and it is beautiful when finished properly. Use it for keepsake boxes and small table projects. Very expensive to buy so please don't burn it 🙂

[@DKanon]

Mike, I am a long-time viewer/fan of the Morgans. I start off all my days watching a video when they are available ... they just put me in a good mood and motivate me to accomplish something. Thanks. FYI, you have mentioned that viewers have been unsubsidized several times recently. To my surprise, I have noticed that I have been unsubscribed twice in the last two months, including this morning. I can't think of anything I have done on my end to cause it, but I have resubscribed ... again. Finally , here's my two cents about the U.S. National Debt. Clearly, we can't keep piling debt onto the backs of future generations. While some may not like to hear about it, the sooner we address the problem, the less painful it will be down the road. We can't keep putting our heads in the sand.

[@markhanners6549]

Same here I get up turn on Mike's channel to see if video has been posted

[@richwitt3559]

Hi Mike. First time commenting on your channel, been watching for close to a year now. I agree with you about winter. Here in Northeastern Nevada, it's been a bunch of small snow storms this winter, and with enough time in between storms for the snow to melt off just before the next one hits. I'm ready for Spring. Love your channel, keep up with what you do and how you do it. Ignore the negative comments.

[@coyotiess]

All right! Its already hot in Texas! We have had 5 days of 74 degrees already.

[@davidleroyemmons]

I LOVE HOW YOU KID WITH THE OTHER KZbinRS MAKES IT FEEL LIKE A FAMILY

[@ns4wsm]

I seen 3 Robins in my yard yesterday Mike. I’m with you, bring on spring 🎉

[@rogercleveland9776]

Yes, it is Ambrosia Maple I love turning Ambrosia maple. Its named for ambrosia fungi, which is found in association with ambrosia beetles. The beetles bore into the trunk of the tree, bringing with them the ambrosia fungi, which subsequently stains and discolors the surrounding wood.

[@jeffchimileski6283]

Hello Mike and Melissa, my favorite youtube channel. You can make a video about puppies or whatever and I will watch every minute. We all have those not nice people in our lives. You can say it out loud or just think it in your head and say "my positive energy is stronger than your negative energy".

[@rdeanbenson2214]

I started paying taxes at 10. Retired x3 and still have a pasture full of projects. Last year, I resurrected a truck, a pickup and a Goldwing. In addition to ripping up the road this summer, I have a tractor and another pickup to do. At 76, no time for slackers or wannabes! Rock on Morgan's!

[@cayminlast]

I love watching your videos and even more when Melissa makes an appearance, you guys are awesome.

[@steveashworth6707]

That maple looks nice , I'm done with snow we've had two and only had to plow one of them the other off. I'm waiting on spring!.

[@warriorwoodworking5136]

Love the clean look of clear white maple. Makes mix it with black walnut and a clear finish nicccccccce!

[@woodintheblood4104]

Ambrosia maple is caused by the ambrosia beetle. I love the look of it. I have made wooden briefcases from it and they turned out beautiful!!!

[@KenAmmon]

I agree with your thoughts on negative comments! I start my day making my mocha latte, a quick scan of emails, read the local paper online, then view your latest video to see what you're up to. Always great content, love the interviews with other folks. As soon as I saw Melissa on the bed I figured she was just pretending to nap (I wouldn't be able to sleep with someone talking in the background). Keep up the great work, love the progress on the new road.

[@markparker9092]

Maple makes beautiful furniture. Hard to get in my area. Finished right and projects will be kept forever.

[@ronaldlewis6612]

I'm with you mike, No snow, thumbs up on spring. Send Malissa to WV for a few weeks. She will be ready when she returns.

[@DrLarryAnderson]

Welllllll, you said that soft maple is "nice" or "very nice." Fella, that wood is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! As a veteran teacher of woodworking and now a woodworking hobbyist in my retirement, I can envision some terrific projects around the home, especially when you apply a little bit of stain (maybe several varieties, depending upon the project) and then a hand-rubbed finish. Oh, boy! For example, I could easily see a small table/podium made with that maple upon which you might place a "visitor log" book so that, as you have family/friends/acquaintances come over to enjoy the game room, etc., in your nice building, you could have them sign in so that, as years go by, you could flip back through there and have fresh memories of times together. Plus, with that Ambrozia bettle handiwork showing up in the wood, you could tell your guests about how insects (often undesirable) are used as God's instruments in some cases to make the mundane things in nature far more beautiful--and, in the case of that table/podium, just the "cat's ankle" to show how treasured your guests are; thus, you use that "special" wood to make a "special" table for your "special" guests. So, just slice up some more of that maple, stack it up, then turn Levi loose on your new CNC machine (coming soon) to make some knock-down gorgeous items. And, shoot! You might even have some items for sale, to boot! ~Dr. Larry S. Anderson • Tupelo, MS (birthplace of Elvis! -- Y'all come!)

[@dalemyers6515]

Hey Mike, I may be wrong but I had a bath vanity built and the cabinet maker built it out maple he called what we used brown maple. It is beautiful. Has the brown strikes or grain in it and we love it. Most maple is blonde and not this pretty.

[@terrygroce1594]

Maple wood is nice. Depends what you are making as to the best wood to project to use. Keep these videos coming.

[@mikeknoll1130]

I used clear maple installing treads and risers I believe a hard maple, no knots , beautiful stuff.

[@lawrencetirrell8414]

Hi Mike & Melissa. Mike. Beautiful soft maple boards. Mark Galicic & Ed Horvath did 2 box elder logs. They had" red marks" like your soft maple. Beautiful lumber. The " road" can settle until the time you work on it. Nice to see you Melissa. Say Hi to Eva & Hunter. 😍🙂😉👍❤️💜🙏

[@georgedaigle354]

Hi Mike. That maple your cutting makes great furniture. 😊. Like your videos

[@Nicholaskleyn]

Thanks for another video. That looks like a Nice place to take a nap.

[@donaldhederer2038]

Furniture makers like it a little softer to work with, and counter tops are beautiful.

[@SteelheadTed]

I like when you guys both talk at the end, especially when a couple good stories come up.

[@keithhimstedt6870]

Yes I think you are correct ambrosia maple... very pretty for certain projects

[@cw4973]

Hey Mike I hope you are loving the new KX057 I love mine! I got it a little over a yr ago, I know those are pipe threads but Teflon tape on your hydraulic fittings isnt the best option (in my opinion) if you are gonna use it recommend leaving the first 2-3 threads dry or use teflon paste...just a thought. That tape will find its way into the valve spools at some point (speaking from experience) and can cause troubles down the rd. You probably already know that but figured I would be the negative commenter of the day 😜😂 Have a good day!

[@gregtaylor3432]

Yes it is ambrosia maple: I personally use soft maple for box making and furniture, I particularly like curly, spalted, birds eye, or quarter sawn as opposed to ambrosia, but I have used them all. I particularly like making box bodies of maple with walnut or cherry raised panel tops.

[@salvadorhinojos855]

Keep those videos coming, don’t pay attention to the negative comments.😊

[@danmeserve4566]

You are correct, Mike. That is Ambrosia. Beautiful lumber!!

[@davidmc8110]

Maple has been my favorite since I was a teenager making furniture and stuff in woodshop. When I worked in a sawmill at 18 years old we primarily cut maple. I'm not a fan of the stained maple; I like it all white, and the birds eye maple is the prettiest. It'll take sanding down to a very fine sandpaper, which really brings out the highlights of the wood; it just seems to keep getting prettier. And, I like it for firewood because it splits better, and seems to make the best bed of coals and puts out a lot of heat. I'm not sure of the difference between the maple in Northern Michigan and the maple you have there. We had maple, red oak, ironwood, birch, ash, poplar, and in the southern part of the UP a lot of dead elm (Elm was good firewood, if you split it in the winter, it heated very well if you put it in a big furnace, and it burned clean. Burned primarily elm, and also red oak in the furnace.).

[@bobraymond6135]

Good morning Morgan’s. Love your little tidbits about life. Keep them coming.

[@robintaylor-mockingeemill8223]

You are correct . Its beautiful wood .

[@briannelson4122]

I like the shout outs to the other KZbinr's, I've watched yours and Nathan's channels for a long time and wondered if you guys were: aware of each other and if you guys talked. Funny little nod to those guys. The Maple is a sought after hardwood in the furniture world, specially the Ambrosia ( you got the term right!) variety. Do your woodworking community a favor and mill up as much as you have, it would be appreciated!

[@allenpelletier6759]

one cannot please everyone. always enjoy your videos. i watch them daily along with Melissa's and Evas when posted.

[@anthonybowes9273]

Mike that Rex 600 is the perfect firewood machine,especially if you are serious in expanding your fire business. The volume of work that you can get thru compared with your other machines and it is the Rex 600 people to keep their product in the Limelight of your channel and if they have any sense they would be prepared to raid the promotion budget.

[@TrumpDesantis-zm3kg]

It makes me smile every time Melissa is in a video, she has good energy.

[@Mark.Anderhalt]

I see a Channellock Adjustable wrench. I'm in Meadville PA home of Channellock.

[@Ned-p1y]

Have several channellock tools never leave home without a pair

[@randykeech3557]

I made hard maple boards for my trailer when i built it. Ther only a few years old but holding up good so far.

[@johnfitzpatrick3416]

I fell in love with maple when i saw it used as a chair rail in a room. This was clear maple without imperfections & the poly just highlighted the wood, gorgeous. Take some & have your Uncle make something with it & surprise you.

[@TheAlabamaWildman]

I used to be a High School Football/Soccer Referee and I learned my Philosophy of Life whilst on the Field. -No Matter What You Do At Least HALF of The People Around You Are NOT Going to Like It- So Do What You Know to be Right - and Let the Rest Fall Where It May. Have A Great Day !!

[@dmorgan28]

Totally agree with your opening dialogue. Your spot on Mike. Loved the firewood and sawmill sawing. Beautiful wood. It was sure good to see Melissa again. I don’t know about more snow. 😂. Cool video. 👍❤️

[@johnmastin7620]

Another great video Mike. That flow rate on the excavator was very interesting. You operate it just like one of your own arms. I think that you personally have shown the versatility of the machine. And probably in part, for the increase in sales of the machine.

[@virgilviereckjr.6881]

Great video, Thanks for sharing. Take care, all the best, and God bless. ✝️🇺🇸🗽🌊🌊⛴🌊🌊⚓️🙋🏻‍♂️

[@10Bdog10]

Just finished an ambrosia maple live edge top for an old sewing machine base finished with Odies oil.

[@byronhorner9877]

Yes, ambrosia maple, also referred to as splated maple. It looks great combined with black walnut accent for furniture. I've built end tables using it and counter tops in our laundry room.

[@dillonliedtke2374]

Absolutely beautiful. Maple is my personal favorite

[@582ChevelleSS]

We have a ton of Maple in Ontario. In my wood burning days that was the easiest wood to find. It did the job but nowhere near the burn time and btu's of heat from Oak hardwood. Love your video's .. carry on and have a great day :)

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

Ambroshia maple lumber is one of our biggest sellers. we have hundreds of trees. I use stickers that are made from the same lumber. I did a lot of videos on the maples. Taking down two larg Maples today.. videos on them next week.

[@davidclose5326]

That is definitely ambrosia, I think it's beautiful. It's easy to work with too.

[@georgeniebergall7074]

You and your wife are ambrosia. This is just Maple. Love your show.

[@mrwill-ln2hx]

I'm with you 100% Mike Morgan, our country is in shambles and not by accident. I support Americans of all flavors working hard and smart and enjoying all the success they earn. I believe in big freedoms and small government

[@olemiss2223]

I finally purchased my first excavator this weekend, Kubota KX030-4, and you are definitely to blame Mr Mike. Best purchase I’ve ever made! Dad used to say they were so poor growing up that his Momma would read the cookbook to them when they were hungry. He said his brother was hard of hearing and nearly starved to death haha.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Lol

[@jacklachman5304]

GOOOOOOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!…Mike Not even a BOGO for your KZbinr buddies 😂. Thanks for sharing the maple lumber visual. Walnut & Cherry are My favorite. Catch yinz on the next one Have a day HELLOOOO Hunter 😊

[@1amaker]

This off topic but it looks like the wheels on the conveyor rotate 90° to be perpendicular to the belt. That would help fill the wood bunker. If you angle it to the rear to start filling it and then rotate it forward as you fill. Like a radial stacker in a stone quarry.

[@DrLarryAnderson]

Ambrosia Beetle information -- source US Forestry Service "Because ambrosia beetles tunnel into the wood, they are considered wood borers rather than bark beetles. Adults introduce ambrosia fungi that stain the wood. Ambrosia beetles feed on the fungus rather than the wood. Some woodworkers consider ambrosia beetle infested wood (thus, 'ambrosia maple') to be classified as 'ornamental wood'."

[@paulfrew6291]

Hello Mike There is always something to learn watching you and your machines Thank you for sharing your knowledge Cheers Paul

[@chrismorgan6898]

This is Ambrosia Maple. Cause is from a parasite/larva. This is good for flooring, shelves and turnings. Make really nice bowls. Best if kiln dried.

[@danquirke443]

I've never been upset about any of your videos... until now. You just called me normal. In this world, I'd like to think I'm anything but.

[@michaelmullins1290]

You cover alot of ground in your videos. Plenty of work done. Plenty of facts. Nice conversation. Glad I watch.

[@Bman2020]

As your neighbour to the north on our flag is the Maple leaf although it’s different maple it’s a real big here for anything from interior trim flooring cabinets etc and yes premium firewood sometime to think about 👍👋🇨🇦

[@noelgreen9381]

Ambrosia maple is great for Woodturning. So are all the other maple species. It’s actually more stable than cherry, less cracking, although both are good when dried properly.

[@g.l.3009]

Absolutely True! It makes no difference what party/person is in control as it continues to go unchecked. When your correct, your correct. There, now to the rest of the video!

[@barryhaynes103]

I called it spalted maple … it’s the same thing as ambrosia maple … what you sawed looks more like soft maple to me and not the eastern hard rock maple … flame maple and/or quilted maple is one of my favorites … have great weekend 😎

[@johnkraus2637]

Mike check this out, they got water in the swing motor, and rotary manifold on their Excavator then it froze, damaged everything. So glad to learn from watching you care for your equipment Thank you for the variety of subject matter and interests. You're number one Swing Motor And Rotary Manifold Removal.... Hitachi 270-5 We Go Deep! Dirt,Grain & Steel

[@luisrodriquez6358]

Good morning Mike, good to see Melissa in this video. Thought maybe she was under the weather like a lot of other people around this time of the year. I know because I went through it the last week and half. I have watching you wide the trail through the woods, you make it look so easy because you know what you’re doing. Nathan from Out of the Woods and Daniel from Arms Family Homestead can learn a lot from watching you. I enjoy watching them too, both are very interesting fellows.

[@michaelstickland5854]

I hear you Michael it is no better in Canada. Trudeau has mis-managed Canada. I am 71 retired last year,I still cut my own firewood. Keep the videos coming they are great . Wishing you and yours all the very best. Michael from Ontario.

[@Art-pe5br]

Great opening line. I enjoy your videos, insight, and stories.

[@peteatthefarm4459]

Morning M&M.... had to head to the airport this morning, so late to the game... Maple and ash, 2 of my favorites... Pete

[@aaronbaum2542]

That maple log is beautiful Mike! 😊

[@toddpacheco4748]

Mike tell Melissa that you can bring her down to the cabin along the way so she can see some snow ❄️ 😮😊❤

[@Gadsden1776]

Love your videos Mike, the fact that you take time to make content shows your a very caring and sharing person. 👏🏻❤️🤘🏻

[@mainelydirt]

Always something to do over at the Morgans'. Lookin' good, Mike!

[@jeffclarke4720]

Mike, southern Alabama guy again….. I love your videos. If you have never watched any videos by Buddy Brown please take 15 minutes and watch 3-4 of his videos.

[@LONGARCH]

Your opening comment was SPOT ON. But you need to play nice with Nathan! Do I need to pay 50% of his tuition for excavator lessons? 😅

[@johnwalker8650]

Hey Mike, I use maple for wood working and counters tops but never soft maple. Only Suger or hard maple.

[@HallnoutMhall]

Good afternoon Morgans and friends. Hope all are well

[@larrywright1315]

In the furniture industry we prefer the maple you just cut ad WHND maple (worm hole are not defects) then we have WHAD maple (worm hole are defects). The mineral streaks that you see are a result of insects/worms getting into the maple. Some time I order specifically WHND because I want all the streaks for character. Love the channel.

[@brockickes6122]

I chose t get a new Kubota 65-2 track loader a few weeks ago for my mountain property but hopefully someday I may add a excavator. God bless and have a great day.

[@TimIdol-h4x]

Stained correctly, that maple would make a beautiful furniture piece!!

[@tommyordoyne7461]

Beautiful ambrosia maple. It is a fungus, but carried by the ambrosia beetles. I use it for cutting and charcuterie boards. Next time, try slicing it into cookies at a 30-45° angle especially the 9-10" logs.

[@gpowanda]

Mike, with the AUX Flow Rate settings you can also select up to 5 presets as you had done. You can also change/select the icon image in the middle to help remember the attachment. They have the tilt bucket as an icon. Then you can just choose the model/mode you want when you add the attachment.

[@JimT-z3m]

We use a lot of ambrosia maple for table tops with walnut or cherry bases. We sell far more of those as opposed to walnut or cherry tops.

[@rodneywager2142]

I used maple from the local sawmill for my cabin floor. With age it really looks great.

[@PatriotUpNorth]

Your channel and Daniel’s channel are my favorites, always great content! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼Do you have any pictures from the WV property that you could share with us? I just love all the rows of pines down there! Nice to see Mellisa today!

[@Thenordicchisel]

I have a sawmill and saw a lot of maple,birch,walnut, poplar some cherry and oak when it’s available in northern Mn. I use maple a lot for custom cabinet and furniture builds. Beautiful stuff and easy to work with. Love your channel, keep doing what you are doing!

[@jasongriswold7342]

I know in the past when I have built things out of soft maple. When you plane and sand it it can have curl in it kind of like when you quarter saw red oak. It is very pretty but it doesn’t really show until you plane it, sand and put a clear finish on it.

[@earlrumble1692]

This type of Maple is SUPER for turning blanks!