Slabbing a Big Red Oak with my Dad

[@topsaw]

Great video! Love to see how you do the near impossible. In my high school woodshop program we muscle the logs, but I have a mini skid steer on order. I can't believe the support I get from the community now that we mill our own logs for our woodshop program.

[@ColfaxMath]

Love to see high school woodshop programs still exist.

[@Tools-For-Tech-Teachers]

Do you have any videos of your high school program?

[@topsaw]

@@Tools-For-Tech-Teachers my channel is TopSaw. I cover tree work to woodwork.

[@Tools-For-Tech-Teachers]

@@topsaw Thank you, I'll check it out.

[@Tools-For-Tech-Teachers]

Great videos, great to see the cool things that are possible

[@HearingAVoiceNotAnEcho]

Matt and Dad ... I really enjoyed watching the two of you working together! Matt, Dad seems to have a lot of love for you and is very proud of how you have turned out ... and Dad, Matt shows his love, respect and friendship to you in return ... thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@judithfairchild8620]

Enjoyed seeing the pictures of you and your dad when you were his little helper. I think he's a very good grandpa too.

[@twotone3070]

You are so lucky that your Dad is still around to share this time with, long may it continue for you both.

[@joeymerrell8585]

Idk what's better. The actual wood slabbing, or the time that you get to spend with your dad doing what you love. I miss my dad, lost him in 2015. Spend all the time you can, while you can, with those you love.

[@JasonRSpenny]

I wish I could thumbs up this more than once. Lost my dad in 2017. Miss building with him.

[@joeymerrell8585]

@@JasonRSpenny me too. And the cussing I got when I didnt do it his way lol. It was always funny and we both laughed at each other. But that's what you get when you mix a Marine(dad) and a Sailor(me).

[@tigahshark]

I hear ya, my Superman died in 09 man what I would give to spend time with my dad again. I just love seeing people spend time with their parents as adults.

[@philippalmer7814]

So true. When I was young, my parents moved us out of the city and we built the house a pretty much grew up in. I spent much of my childhood in the shop with my dad, making all the cabinets and trim work for the house. I lost him in Sept 2014, miss him everyday, especially when I am out in the shop.

[@bryanm5233]

Same here, we miss our Dads!

[@stevenjohn21]

I’ve watched a lot of your videos but this by far is my favorite. Your dad was so overwhelmed with how big that tree was but so excited to help you. Great father son bonding memory for you both, thanks for sharing. You have a great helper, let’s get him back on some more videos :)

[@roijoi6963]

Thanks for the bit at the end about your childhood with your dad. From 6-12yrs old I was around my dad every waking hour on the farm. I learned so much just hanging around him, being a 2nd set of hands. Learned all the blades and wrenches and sockets and trees from him. He's been gone over 20 yrs now, but I still cherish those times. RIP pop. Thanks for everything. Miss you.

[@watrgrl2]

I like your dad! He seems like such a nice guy. You guys work well together!

[@Buzbikebklyn1]

God bless you and your family. Back in 1969 I was 10 years old. My Dad decided to build another bathroom down in our finished basement. But it was actually a double job, dismantle the upstairs bathroom and it's fixtures, and carry them all downstairs for the "new" bathroom. And start putting in the upstairs fixtures as they came in. I was a big kid, very strong, my father was surprised when I lifted my end of the iron claw foot bathtub and said "Let's go" And promptly carried it down stairs. A lot of carpentry, plumbing, and tile work and it took us 3 weeks to finish both bathrooms. He was proud of me, It is one of my moments that I'll never forget. Remember the jobs you do with your Dad. Cherish the moment.

[@suziehanks1]

Love you working with dad. You can tell he is proud of his boy. He needs to be in more videos.

[@RGD-Audio-Repairs]

nothing better than spending time with family, doing something together, that you love.. Makes me wish i had my father around, to be able to enjoy doing things like this together..

[@MrWoodfiddler]

Matthew - thank you for sharing your Thanksgiving family adventure. From your Moms intro to your Dads sweat, hard work and the old time family photos. Please, please, please continue the tradition and hold these days tightly to your heart as the value of these memories will increase exponentially. Losing my Dad 10 years ago still is a heartache for me, and I miss him every day. Do more stuff with your parents and family, and you will be lovingly rewarded. I love this channel, your skills and abilities. Keep cutting straight! Chuck in NE Kansas

[@chriswhitehead8746]

Funy guy man just randomly cracks out in laughter god bless u sir

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@mikethompson6713]

I could see the love and how proud your Father is of you. Beautiful

[@mikethompson5966]

hey thats my name too.

[@dougsmith548]

What a Pair I’m glad there’s nobody paying you by the hour. Lot more fooling around than work being done. Great father and son reaction /get together /cooperation /working together /it’s really nice to see. God Bless

[@ZinfinityX]

I like the unison in which you both go "How do you like that, yeah?" Only Papa and son can have those moments.

[@dzee9481]

Matt dont take for granted to work with your dad, those are times you will never have a second chance to do. I miss my dad when he worked at his shop, and now I have taken up wood working and my electronics to make them work together to create really cool and nice things. Seeing you work with your dad is something I miss and can not do with my dad since he passed away.

[@peterlittle9935]

You guys speaking English is such a royal treat.

[@williamellis8993]

Great video Matt. I'm 70 now and my dad left us in 2007 at 95. I wish he was still around so we could do things together like you do with your dad. Enjoy and love your parents while you can. Seeing you with your family was the best part of the video.

[@mcremona]

Thanks, William :)

[@ابوكرمللسيراميك]

❤👍👏👏

[@bradleyleben7785]

Great day with your dad. My dad was never around so I shadowed my grandfather and two uncles. My grandfather had a saw mill during the depression and that’s what are used to pay for his house and feed five kids. My oldest uncle built furniture and design furniture for southern Vermont furniture a half a century ago. My other uncle had a Farm with 70 milk cows. All three of them together gave me a wonderful education on how a person can survive using his hands to work. I see that your father also gave you a wonderful heritage.

[@369dusty]

I have to agree with the other comments. Being able to spend quality time with your Dad is something you will never get back. My Dad died young in 1979. This video brought back precious memories. You are fortunate to have all these videos to watch some day when you are old. Great job, again !!!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Don!

[@nasserkhan674]

I liked watching this.............You have a decent father................May he live to be a hundred happy years old............Thumbs up mate.

[@noherman]

This will be a special day that your Dad will always remember. And it was captured on film.

[@rml015]

Amazing video, Matt. A real treat to watch you and your father.

[@Kooldac]

Never take for granted the relationship you have with your father. He clearly supports you and loves you. Your outro, i'm sure, would be well received by him. It's great to watch! :)

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@graniteridgegreens6278]

Nice having the parents around and having a very cool Dad. You're a lucky man Matt. Cheers and Peace Out

[@RandallLakedogpix]

Everyone should be required to make a video with parents. My favorite so far.

[@newd1997]

This video really made me miss my dad i lost him this past June on fathers day of all days enjoy every second you spend with him.

[@mcremona]

oh man. Really sorry to hear that

[@Spindrifter86]

your dad's accent reminds me of my grandfather, he live in Plymouth WI. As well, your interactions with him remind my of my relationship with my father, I cherish this type of interaction as they won't last forever nor will the time be forgotten by you. Cheers

[@ChadAmI80]

I always love seeing the videos when you and your dad work together. I lost my dad when I was just 20. I always live vicariously though those who are able to do projects with their dad. Great job slabbing that massive log up.

[@MrBoomSkate]

Minnesota born here and happy to see your success and great work!! Just told my wife the other day that I seriously want to learn carpentry and woodworking. I've become more and more fascinated the older I get.

[@davidconaway2830]

Your Mom and Dad are awesome. What a true gift it is to have them around. Enjoy all of these moments;-)

[@ThePuppetman1]

The reveal on that snow-covered board was fantastic! A little slo-mo and a small choir singing are the only things that could have made it better! 🤣😂🤣

[@lshamby]

You will look back one day and really treasure that time you and your dad spend doing that . As a dad myself, I KNOW how much your dad treasures that time working with you outdoors with your hands. Well done sir ! you are a good son :)

[@mcremona]

thanks :)

[@JS-ct5jn]

Such positive and supportive parents! Love it

[@stewartew]

You and your Dad work well together, brings back fond memories of the "trouble" Dad and I would get into with some of our projects. Enjoy every minute you can with your Dad, and I'm sure you will be doing the same with your son.

[@gregsmith6394]

Love all your videos, watch them every week. Your parents love them As well, spend time with them ,time goes by fast.

[@jayross6588]

Thank you for the share. This definitely goes to show a little patience goes a long way. Often times you just want results, or the end product so you're tempted to just rush in and get something done. Your video here is the epitome of wood working and one of the big reasons I am interested in it. It teaches you to slow down, think about what youre trying to do, and carry it out methodically. Watching this video was a great reminder.

[@geoffkail4572]

Isee where you get your sense of humor and humility. You working with your Dad is always good times. Thank You

[@mcremona]

yes :)

[@twodogswoodworkingandwood6742]

Excellent video! My husband and son just got several beautiful red oak logs for me. I can't wait to put them on the sawmill. I love each cut and seeing what is hiding inside.

[@benbirdsill4709]

Looking back, the best thing in life is family and parents who support you no matter what you do - like slabbing logs on KZbin for a living! Really good video on a lot of levels. Thank you.

[@mcremona]

haha so true! thanks Ben!

[@johnbrown3711]

I don't know how watching a tree get cut up can be so enjoyable. Thank you, Mathew Cremona!

[@joefaraone977]

Matt -- enjoy the time with your Dad... These are moments you'll treasure forever. Trust me -- It's been almost 30 years since my dad passed. I can still hear his voice. Enjoy. BTW -- that log was gorgeous. Flooring might be boring, but that stuff would be beautiful as flooring, or a table, or....

[@mcremona]

thanks Joe!

[@corvus2706]

Another great video! I'm not a woodworker or a lumberman but I enjoy watching an industrious and clever young man do what he loves....all the while keeping a proper balance of family. Every slab is a new treat for the eyes, thanks for sharing it on video. I can relate to your dad (&mom) and the obvious pride they show in you. I too enjoy spending time with my grown up son when he is at work. (he owns and operates a 100 ton barge in Puget Sound) Keep up the great work...all the best........

[@greatitbroke]

Its great to see you do this with your Dad Matt. I miss my Dad. He was taken by a brain tumour at age 52 from us. He would have loved to do that with me. Thanks for including him in your videos.

[@mcremona]

Sorry to hear about your dad, Greg.

[@danmottesheard5294]

good for you and your dad. mine is gone and I wish he was here so we could enjoy times together again. cherish every minute of it

[@mcremona]

Sorry to hear that, Dan. thanks!

[@mattpeterson7074]

Putting in a good days work with your old man. Always a great time. Great video, Matt.

[@rodpotts2666]

No wonder dad left early working dad that hard ,he will be feeling that for a few days lol.enjoyed the video. Just lost my dad a little over a year ago,had a lot of great times working with that man. Thanks brought back some great memories for me!

[@Jason-wo5rr]

Happy Father’s Day to you and your dad! Great vid! We are part of a rare and dying breed in this nation. The “grew up in stable, happy homes” club that had great fathers who love us. Your dad is awesome and it makes me realize just how special and awesome my father is. The greatest antidepressant in the world right now doesn’t come from the pharmaceutical companies, it comes from having a loving mom and dad. I really wish all these city parents who selfishly divorce and ruin their children’s lives just so they can “be happy” could watch videos like this that show what a healthy happy family really looks like and having a happy and healthy family is the key to our own happiness. There’s a great fulfillment and satisfaction that comes , like working with your hands, from raising a good family like yours is

[@mcremona]

Thank you!!

[@moeape]

Once again you took me on a grand adventure. Thank you.

[@mijodo2008]

Brilliant video of one of the cleverest young men I have ever seen. Engineering of the old school at every turn. Necessity is the mother of invention. Subscribed after watching for 5 minutes. Cheers from Michael. Australia.

[@danbarrett6113]

I get a kick outta watching you splash water and exalt with superlatives and joy. You never met a slab you didn't like Matt.

[@Ecoplasm]

Whom ever dislikes you working with your father is just jealous. Great family there

[@dejanbrice8774]

Your Dad is really honestly amazing how he talks about the ways you make things much easier!

[@marionrobertson3895]

Matthew the( Red Oak)slabs are soo beautiful all the pretty grains.It was nice to see your Dad helpig you. Thanks be blessed you and all your Family.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Marion!

[@normjacques6853]

I love seeing you and your dad working together, and it's easy to see that he truly appreciates what you're doing. Cherish every minute you can spend together. There will come a day when you'll look back and be even more thankful than now for his support....and your mom is a character! LOL I cracked up at the little passive/aggressive 'ribbing' she was giving you. Reminds me of my own mom! Nice red oak, but the time with family is worth more than all the slabs you'll ever cut! :-)

[@mcremona]

Always giving me a hard time :D

[@CHEEZNIP12]

Nice sone. Great to see you working with your pops. Brought back memories. My day passed a few years ago and I truly miss working with and learning from him. With him went years of knowledge and experience!! Miss you dad. Thanks for the great vids. Hope to get my own mill soon. Keep the sawdust flying!!

[@IronOakSawmill]

Enjoy those times with your Dad. It's good to see you 2 working together.

[@upfromthefields]

love to see fathers and sons working together on a project

[@tonyneises5195]

Being able to work with your dad on your project...priceless!!👍👍

[@PLaTerra]

Nothing better than father/son bonding. 👍🏻. Great vid

[@maineiacacres]

My dad's too old and frail now, but we had a lot of fun adventures collecting Old WoodWorking Machines (OWWM) 10 years ago. Awesome times together.

[@MakerGray]

I loved watching this. This mill now looks so familiar :) And your parents are the cutest!

[@mcremona]

Thanks Erin!

[@longlowdog]

Man, your father was trying so hard to be involved and interested in what you were doing. Considering most folk would rather be inside sleeping off the feast that is priceless.

[@mcremona]

hahahaha

[@vacuumelite2065]

Watching you and your old man working together....so cool ! @22:46. "..were getting some nice quarter sawn ray flecks" :-) :-) from Devon UK.

[@mccantsc]

Fun video with you and your pops! Seems to be a class guy and a clear role model of hard work and humility. I also enjoyed the little graphic additions, especially the MC-tape measure. Lovely stuff.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Charles!

[@frequencyio]

Thanks Matt! This vid almost made me emotional... Shout out to all the dads out there!!! 💯

[@Kkuts37]

Who could not love your Dad!! He is awesome! Great job, you two! :)

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Love that you said it makes you nostalgic for when you were working outdoors with your dad as a kid. I feel the same way. My dad called Saturdays "work days," and at the time, we didn't think it was always fun to be out there doing things with him in the yard. However, I do have fond memories (grew up on about 13 acres) of working with my dad outdoors. You're totally right...working with him now as two adults on a project is even more satisfying.

[@SyberPrepper]

This was a fun video. Your mom's a cutie and fun and your dad's enthusiasm is infectious. Great people. Thanks for sharing a lot of your family with us on this one. Of course the log is tremendous.

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@MrHarleythedevil]

Nice to see family's working together. I tried to do a project with my dad a few weeks ago, but it didn't work out at all. Then I remembered he died 22 years ago.

[@Gforceracing20]

Fun to see you teaching your dad some things he may not have known. Always a good time working together towards common interests.

[@tommyeugene]

matt. Very impressed with your knowledge of wood and your skills. (and your mom is adorable) your a lucky man to have parents like that. Peace..

[@mcremona]

Thanks Tommy!

[@billy19461]

Any thing that you do with your Dad is a winner. Great to have them on video. All most people have is pictures and memories.

[@nolamcneely7857]

Hello from Tennessee! My favorite so far. So fun to watch families together. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.

[@notatechie]

Your dad humors you very well. I love him.

[@murchlk]

Watching how you two set it up to be level was pretty cool. That’s some quality father son time right there, thanks again for the great vid Matt 👍

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@jaimieboy999]

Hard to beat that quality time with your dad. life being lived 100% in this video bud. ✌️

[@TimRoyalPastortim]

Your mom is so adorable! Heartwarming video... oh and the milling was cool too

[@marionrobertson3895]

Tim I totally agree.Thats nice.

[@wallygoots]

Love working with my dad too. He taught me so much and yet our skills are different now so it's just a bonus to work with such a good man. Great log! I very much wish I loved in hardwood forests again for this reason. I miss the logs, leaves, and song birds.

[@virtualfather4117]

when i was young that is a long time ago for me ... my back is telling me i should have been smarter about lifting ... a quality back support might make your 60 yr old back a lot happier and thanful that you were smart about it... thanks for all the quality video's

[@1narow486]

id say this is the best milling video ive seen yet. that is a sweet set up. thanks for sharing.

[@mcremona]

Thanks!

[@mauriceryton]

It's like being a kid in a candy store, each slab is so exciting with potential projects limitless.

[@robertevans6481]

Turkey stuffing cranberry sauce,pie sweet tea, Mom Dad Sister and JR Max Lindsay...great time....oh yea after dinner with Dad and sawmill....priceless...

[@mcremona]

You bet! Great Thanksgiving this year :)

[@MoPoppins]

Love the childhood pics! Lil Matt in his puffer coat....awwww. 🥰

[@HikerNine]

Enjoy the time with your dad. My father died six months ago, and I greatly miss working with him.

[@mcremona]

Sorry to hear that, Jim

[@jeremyturnbull6299]

That mill is unstoppable!! I can believe how good it cuts.

[@mcremona]

Same here 😄

[@FirstLast-qj6lh]

When you guys see the first cut and both at the same time say that’s nice huh father like son

[@ThoenWorks]

Matthew's mom - I am pretty sure you are an angel, having to put up with Matt all this time. 😎. Seriously - this is cool. My dad helped me cut the first boards on my mill. Great memories.!

[@elijahowens8507]

That log was a biggin! Nice to see father and son spending time together, cherish every minute of it.

[@JayBobJayBob]

You guys are awesome! Your mom is fun too! It feels like a nice journey seeing each layer of cut. Very cool indeed. Thank you for these videos!

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@dazzanw5067]

Just found this page, just would like to say great job! Respect my friend! Being a "mainstream builder" i tend to disagree with DIY / small shop woodworkers on YT, in that, all their videos are a look at me, I DIY'ed this whole project in 22min.... It was my first time using a saw, i got materials, filmed every clip, talked to the camera, edited the video and I actually made + $500....Anyway, sorry for that! But, I can tell your a man (obviously a dialed craftsman), who has respect for the process in learning and building your skills.....I bet your TIME is NEVER free! ..... DiYers take notes! Big Fan Matthew!

[@johnwayne318]

Love this video!!! Red Oak dulls blades fast. Besides the residue buildup the bark is dirty and thick. Always worth chipping or peeling off whatever bark on the cut entry side for red oak.

[@henrykleyn3423]

Hi Mathew, Hendrik here from New Zealand, I've come across trying to lift a heavy piece of material with a lever but with limited success. What I discovered works really well is to have a flat piece of material with the flat size less than the thickness of the spacers and the wide side wider than the thickness of the spacers. Also add an extra piece of material to make a "L" shape with which to lever. I hope my explanation makes sense. Cheers and thanks for the great video.

[@jeffsuper1025]

A very cool vid, working with your dad makes for extra special wood. Your mom is a hoot!! Family, honest work, fabulous results and Christmas Tree to boot, thanks for sharing.

[@mcremona]

Thanks Jeff!

[@JosephPSiepert]

You need a longer bar on that saw! Love your videos, thank you for them!

[@mcremona]

My bigger saws need some love. Probably should take care of them soon. thanks!

[@SewFrancine6120]

I love your mom's intro. ❤💙❤❤💙❤💙❤💙❤❤

[@dennisbuss8428]

I've only seen a couple of your videos but love them. Seeing how you handle the huge logs. The longer stuff definitely presents more challenges. Figuring out how to work with it is what makes it all interesting. Plan on watching all you've got. Thanks!

[@mcremona]

thanks!

[@henryD9363]

His parents are so likeable iand his mom is just a darling. Such a sweet family

[@josiahvenable3077]

Your dad seems like a great guy.