Saw-Milling A Rare Apple Log And Finding Red Gold Under The Bark

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Nathan Elliott owns and operates Out of the Woods Forestry a Sawmill, Kiln and woodworking business. OTW is located in the Appalachian Mountain range of Northeast Tennessee. Nathan operates a Wood-Mizer sawmill used in conjunction with other tools to harvest timber from local woodlands and urban environments.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

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[@OFFGRIDwithDOUGSTACY]

nice!

[@j.chriswatson6847]

That is why many of the old saw makers and plane makers used Apple for handles and totes. I love Apple for carving. It is butter smooth with sharp tools.

[@tymeryder7264]

Love your choice of music on your videos. You bring a ethereal sensibility that for me shows a respect for mother natures bounty. Well done. The apple is great but still love the walnut.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks,

[@jackstrubbe7608]

And I appreciate the musician credits. Always good to find new music too!

[@jtylerklassen2780]

Wonderful videos. Also appreciate the music. That apple is so beautiful.

[@deborahbergey3659]

Omg that apple is really beautiful wood even with the black stain in it from the metal.

[@greenbaypicker4976]

Save those first cuts for the smoker. Pork chops smoked in apple wood. Yum.

[@davidturk6301]

Mesquite is good too.

[@paulehlers2225]

That shorty last one was the best of the bunch! Nice!!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yes it was 👍

[@eileencollins8799]

The wood from fruit trees (such as apples and pears) was used to make up-market Tea Caddies here in England. The caddies would be made by turning, often in the shape fruit itself. Apple wood is a lovely thing.

[@EMitch1959]

REALLY like those New camera angles.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks Eric, still honing them in, one was a bit sideways,

[@Outdoorswithlogdog]

Gorgeous. I have 13” Apple I’m saving till spring.

[@abydosianchulac2]

Just started cutting into some apple limbs on my upright 14" bandsaw. These smaller ones are too thin to have particularly dramatic heartwood, but they're still interesting. Can't wait to see how the thicker pieces look like on the inside.

[@leereynolds7948]

that has to be the biggest Apple i have ever seen.The slabs are. just out of this world thank you for sharing the off cut would make some beautiful carved beads.I do some wittlan then I make necklace earrings bracelet. from them

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching!

[@kqc7011]

Our filler used to save in a can the metal that we sawyers cut through. Although it did not take long, maybe 10 to 15 minutes to change a blade. Those wasted minutes add up. Then the filer had to spend a hour or so setting the teeth, sharpening and tuning the blade again before the blade could go into the ready rack. Each side of our mill tried to have roughly 6 to 8 blades sharp and ready to go all the time. One of the reasons for both sides having different blades was that the left or right side saws had a different tuning needed.

[@arthurwagar6224]

Thanks again.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks again!

[@dday9135]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful wood with us and do save the off cuts for smoking, Apple is a gourmet smoking wood!Jerry

[@TheChuckb712]

Beautiful apple wood

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Animatroncis623]

Awesome log

[@stanwebb3480]

You know how the French and the Italians use the hand to the lips to kiss the finger tips and swing hand out into the air..... This one of these moments to do just that!!!!!!!!!!!! WoooooooooooooW!!!!!!!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

😂😂😂👍

[@williamellis8993]

The boards from that last short log were really beautiful. Reading about drying apple wood makes me hesitant to want to use it though.

[@saintsfan39475]

I guess I've never seen apple wood before because when you hit that first piece with water, it just about stunned me out of my chair. Wow, beautiful wood!

[@danheffernan6395]

I just watched you w/Jason on a live feed. It was just great.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Awesome thanks

[@richardcorwin5529]

Apple is amazing on the lathe Nathan. Beautiful lumber for sure! I used to know a guy who used a walking metal detector for his raw turning stock to help detect as it goes very deep. His other main hobby was relic hunting. You can get them far cheaper than a commercial detector.

[@MrDrywaller1]

Thanks for the informative video. I have quite a few tall, straight apples on my property and always wondered what kind of lumber they would make. I cut a lot of the scraggly stuff for firewood and it’s really tough on my chainsaw. Makes great firewood though.

[@khamsinshamal7988]

Damned be all those nails, but what beautiful wood! Great slabs at the end. 👍🏼😊

[@johnsteward4573]

Thank you for mentioning the price of the blades. I had wondered about that. Enjoy the channel.

[@botfoblhrp]

Wow that must been old tree, very beautiful grain and color. Sorry about nails , i feel the pain when i catch them with chainsaw. And i believe your right about never seem as good after all metal removed to sharpen.

[@richardparker1699]

This is some purty dang nice slabs. The grain and color is fantastic. Too bad it isn't yours.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yeah I would love to have them

[@Goldchucker1]

I really like that overhead camera view as the blade is cutting through the wood. It adds another dememtion to the over all process.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks Chuck, appreciate it,

[@JosephGodwin137]

Great video, you really nailed this video...🤣

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

😂😂😂🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️👍

[@hughgriffiths5837]

Strap the heck out of that stuff on the kiln. Apple is pretty as can be but likes to twist and bow more than most. Worth the effort though for that rich apple color 👍🏼

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Custom will be drying it. Not a fan of drying apple 👍👍

[@masterful7574]

ground·ed /ˈɡroundid/ adjective 1. well balanced and sensible. "for someone so young, Chris is extremely grounded" 2. (of a pilot or an aircraft) prohibited or prevented from flying. "you don't taunt a grounded flier, especially after he's had a few beers"

[@isomer13]

That apple makes some good smoking wood for BBQ's and such. That and a mixture of Black Cherry is really tasty.

[@mstrdiver]

Nathan - I would expect that now that you have removed the damaging metal, that some of the larger slabs could be lightly planed to remove some of that washboard effect from the blade damage from the nails. Still has some pretty figures in the wood.

[@robertevans6481]

The sawmill next door will not touch anything lest then 8 feet. Yep I ask him if he would cut some oak,he said they were to short. That apple looks awesome...

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I don’t blame them They are a pain

[@jeffsmith1268]

I really like the color in the apple wood. It's nice to see different types of logs milled. Great video

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks Jeff,

[@michaelphillips1047]

Really interesting looking wood. I see a lot of possiblities for those limb pieces. Smaller projects, a live edge charcuterie or serving board jumps out at me.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yes. Some will be shelves is what the customer said

[@tubularguynine]

Very nice slabs from those limbs! Beautiful color. 👍🏻

[@raymondheath7668]

Even those branches wereas big as the trunks of most of our apple trees around here. There are some old homestead trees in the hills,but when logging goes on they usually go to the pulp mill

[@steveshoemaker6347]

For my taste....l think this apple wood has got....Walnut wood beat by a long shot....Thanks it's always nice to watch your video...For sure...!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks for watching Steve,

[@mikeshearn8925]

A turning blank starting at 6 inches square is a good start. I can turn up to a 12 blank or bowel

[@stuartscott9646]

Such beautiful wood!

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Beautiful wood Nathan! I guess you could call it many blade wood. I remember sharpening a hand plane and spending a good deal of time in the process. The very next piece of wood had a tiny cut nail, being an old period piece of wood. Well there went my razor sharp blade that made one pass. I have a regular metal detector I've used many times in the field. I've also used it many time in my shop. I've dug things in the ground 8-10" and it has picked up nails in wood 4-6" no problem. It is a Fisher detector and originally it was $750. It certainly paid for itself in coins and artifacts found over the years. But as said, I never had trouble picking up metal in boards. I always use my detector when running old boards through my planer. You might want to check out the companies like Fisher, Garret, etc. These people have a lays been great to deal with and may be able to help you out for far less money than that $2500. Thanks Kindly! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@dancrafton89]

Some nice wood.

[@jam2190]

You got some kinda magic cat or something!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

👍

[@gruntqueen]

I don't think I've ever seen an apple tree trunk that big.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Me 2

[@stanleyclark7758]

Wow! Beautiful graining. Keep on milling. So enjoy your delivery of the commentary. Thanks Nathan! stantheman

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks, will do!

[@BTimmer]

Could you show regrinding one of your blades?

[@alanatolstad4824]

Thinking back on the rot at the bottom of the trunk, did that look like insect damage? Is that what inspired the homeowner to cut the tree down? Was it even still producing fruit?---I was surprised at the beauty of the raw wood!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

It did look like insect damage, the customer that brought the log removed it from his neighbors yard, not sure if it was still producing fruit or not,

[@danielnelson1243]

A lot of extra work and expense, but some awesome looking wood.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yes sir

[@LisaSmith-tb8bb]

What a beautiful woodie🤷🏼‍♀️

[@bradleyrussell1973]

Lol I've NEVER seen a fruit tree without metal. At least a .22 bullet or two. Apple is gorgeous, but very hard to get a slab without mineral or stain. You actually have some decent slabs there, considering the iron stain. I'd love to see a buckeye.

[@ooglepeepers]

I was sawing a 36" diameter post oak on my LT27 mill and ran into a mule shoe almost in the middle of the log. Wonder how long that had been in there?

[@HomesteadJay]

Really cool stuff! Very surprised how that stuff milled up! The video was very well put together, thanks for sharing another great one!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@mattpilcher1952]

Nice. I have an apple i took down. Think i will try my Alaskan mill on it. I know theres lots of lead shot in it lol

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Shewww that can be hard on a chain

[@mattpilcher1952]

@@OutoftheWoods0623 i know but it was a special tree my parents planted when they bought the property which is my 20 acre ranch now. Would be cool to make furniture from to remember them. Hoping to get a slab or two with bullets in it. Probably have to get the gullet a few times "buckin billy" . Id have my friend mill it but not worth him wrecking mill blade. 3 feet of snow here in cny. But it will be on my channel when i do. Bucking and iron horse talked me into starting KZbin. Love you show. Thanks for responding friend

[@truevinetoday1398]

Looks good buddy. Good news is now you got your nail cutting out of the way for the next couple years. Clear sailing from here forward, worth the trouble👍🏻 Just remember this will help you appreciate the clear stuff that you are cutting...next !!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

totally agree with that, snowing here now,

[@user-wy5ik6zq4r]

That Apple looks awesome

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Agreed. Thanks for watching

[@smity7096]

I hate those nail days like that.

[@keithdunn3272]

That apple wood is beautiful! Considering your time and equipment cost, you should charge for the cost of a new blade doing custom cutting. A larger mill won't even consider doing that small stuff.

[@jamesearly2587]

I think the highest and best use of these slabs would be to chip them up and smoke bacon with them.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@mightymofo9306]

Them nails, those cursed nails. One day a few months back five logs i loaded on the mill were plagued with them, one actually had a spike deep down in the middle. Just bad luck,been lucky ever since 🤞

[@geezerdude4873]

If there is a shop around that sells metal detectors for "treasure hunters" you might talk to them. I suspect you might be able to get one of the less gadget filled ones for under $1000, perhaps $600 or so. You can get a loop to detect things and a smaller head a bit bigger than your thumb to localize the detection. I haven't looked at them for years, but it is something to keep your eyes out for to check up on--it might or it might not help. Your time is as valuable as those blades!

[@falfas55bgas]

The garrett super scanner V is better than the log wizard. No adjustment needed, goes deeper(at least a couple inches), helps you pinpoint the location.

[@richardcline9128]

You can try a electro magnet a oil pipe inspection tool might work to find nails

[@barrywest3758]

Beautiful slabs there Nathan. But, what? No cat puke today? Hee, hee. Good to see momma cat out and about. Thanks for sharing 👍 👍

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks buddy 👍👍👍

[@TheGuitologist]

You should charge the full cost of the blade. You will have TIME in the sharpening, and if you aren't charging for that, you aren't valuing your own time appropriately. Doesn't make you a bad guy to protect yourself.

[@gregmislick1117]

Apple is sweet looking stuff - I find older stuff that was growing wild in the woods and died and fell over - add some spaulting to that and it's just amazing!

[@chrissourp6807]

Dang dude, that must be so frustrating.. And those blades cost a pretty penny ? Keep on keepin on brother. Love your channel.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks Chris,

[@flyingeaglewoman8682]

Beautiful! Bummer about the nails but you still salvaged some gorgeous usable lumber, way to go. Edited to add I recently found your channel and have been enjoying your content immensely, thank you! Cute furball btw. Glad kitty is still safe, saw the missing cat video..

[@thomasallen3818]

You should charge for the whole blade, because not only does it ruin the blade, but your time sharpening the blade is worth something.

[@chriswilliams6612]

that was a huge apple tree

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yes sir

[@rolliekelly6783]

Just think of all the Apple used, in the past, by the saw manufactures.

[@jbernardize]

I’m pretty sure the Garrett carrot (Pro pointer AT) will detect an inch and a half to two Inches and costs about a hundred bucks. If it caught only half of the nails you run into it would still pay for itself in no time.

[@starpoint2112]

what you might want to get is a normal metal detector like they use on a beach.. they can see deeper into the wood..

[@williamalphin542]

nice music

[@ronnielsen5969]

Hello. Needing to get some tires for a bandmill. we just bought it and the wheel diameter is 17"3/4 X 1"1/2

[@davidnielsen4490]

Good evening Nathan, Nice cutting 2 x 4s.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@barrysegal4964]

Hey Nathan, can you get the black spots cleaned up in the wood

[@rheagriffiths3838]

I winced when I saw that blade. It might be my current box of blades, (not naming) but they were good out of the box, but better after I sharpened and set them. I admit to hitting a stop once (only once) and I keep that blade for suspect logs. Those missing teeth turned into rakers and funny enough I love that blade. I will never see an apple that large here in FL. That was some lovely wood though and even after all the work, I am glad your customer will have something lovely and memorable. Also glad he decided to chunk up the limbs. A lot of people won’t and I think they are wasteful.

[@Animatroncis623]

great video,

[@largerthanmost]

What's the music at the end of this video? I enjoying the sawmill.

[@miketommy]

I like using apple for picture frames and shelves. Hard to find apple that’s big enough to saw

[@chadhood3582]

Has anyone told you that you sound like Billy Bob Thornton.....lol

[@wekker090]

Apple is amazing wood, to bad there are so little big logs.

[@CheshireTomcat68]

Get in touch with Kurt of The Hoover Boys. Might have an idea for a cheap metal detector or pinpointer for wood that has decent penetration.

[@carolineb3527]

Hey Momma Cat, don't go drinking that water or you'll be sick on the kiln control box again and Nathan won't like that. Still, better there than on his bed at four in the morning... 😸

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Lol true

[@ManuelGarcia-ww7gj]

I have read, but do not know if it is true or not, that orchard owners often drive nails into an apple tree to make it produce more apples. This is normally done right before the tree must be replaced and will be at its largest size.

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Be interesting to know if the black nail staining could leached or bleached out. If it was iron oxide I guess it be red. Black suggests carbon. Whatever there likely is something out there to treat it with.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I’d say it’s there to stay

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Out of the Woods yup

[@geoffbuck6865]

Will acetic acid work?

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Geoff Buck ...good thought. Someone placed untreated hardwood furniture onto a sandstone paved area on a heritage listed building and rain stained the paving badly.....I think it was your suggestion which lifted it out when nothing else would.

[@Whocares.........]

Well done, thanks for that! How old do you think that last tree was? Gorgeous! Rox

[@oldtimegamer2.098]

I do like the look of the apple wood it does look pretty but I don't think there is not many large apple trees I think most of the apple trees are usually being used commercialy at apple orchards I remember doing some research on apple trees that the only way to get a full size apple tree if someone had planted some apple trees from seed but I know it might take so many years for the trees to get huge

[@evankibbe590]

You need to charge full price for blades. You may not see it but it's hard on every thing. Including your nerves . That is some beautiful wood though. 😊😊😊😊👍👍👍👍💖

[@redschafer7804]

Apple wood is some of the most pretty wood out there. sorry you had such a hard time with the nails makes you wonder if this was part of a fence line or what it was being used for before it got cut down

[@dj-bn1fj]

Turned some bowels with green apple stock and man does it move.😁

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yes it does

[@kcalvin66]

Seem a wast cutting the branches the way you did . Also are you saying you need to change the blade after each time you encounter metal ? When sharpening do all the teeth need to be same length?

[@georgewallacejr5644]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jimbeaux4988]

Somebody must have built a tree house in this thing.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Agreed

[@debyfalkner8628]

Mama cat and her friend! Lousy nails, pretty wood.

[@Trevor_Austin]

A simple question I hope. If your customer wants turning blanks, why not just trim down to hexagon?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

he requested square stock,

[@steve647my]

The right side of the crouch looks like a kitten looking around the corner.

[@HouseofRecordsTacoma]

your time is of value. how long to sharpen that blade?

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

not long, sharpener is automated,

[@coachchris548]

What do you do with those pieces