sawing walnut

now that the sawdust bin is empty it's time to saw up some walnut logs. "hope you enjoy"!

[@RalphBellairs]

I never knew that black walnut sawdust was toxic to horses...so I learned something today!🙂

[@stevehicks8944]

There are now blight resistant American chestnut saplings available. A good friend of mine planted over 100 about four years ago. Some American chestnuts survived the blight. These are the trees the new saplings are from.

[@dejavu666wampas9]

Thank you ever so much for a video with nothing but tool sounds and minimal commentary. Not some sped up thing with irritating music covering up tool sounds that are the true music to woodworkers’ ears. Beautiful wood, well cut, nice video, well shot. Thanks 🙏

[@markgalicic7788]

glad you liked.

[@TheWildWestMill]

Turned out being some beautiful lumber that’s awesome

[@Pyle81]

Hey Mark, I'm not sure of you have ever explained to the viewers that the vast majority of your logs you get are NOT prime saw logs. And it appears that they are probably destin for the fire wood maker. Yet you and Eddy make some fantastic lumber out of them. Ive spent a lot of time around a BIG high volume band mill here in NE Ohio. And I see them running logs threw the fire wood processor that you guys are getting grade lumber out of. It might just be what you call "Farmer's grade" but its still a valuable grade of lumber to the Ag guys. Dan.

[@doacarnage]

I'm absolutely mesmerized by your videos. I used to work in a few sawmills in BC Canada back in the 80's. One place had a pretty impressive resaw (bandsaw) that we would rip down 12x12's. Your carriage rig is so cool, just love it. Keep up the great work and improvements to your operation.

[@markgalicic7788]

Thanks for sharing

[@daviddiehl197]

Had a customer hire me to remove some trees. Most were walnut, a few were red oak. A company paid me and they cut down and remove the trees and stumps. With what they paid me and what the customer paid. Took half and gave it back to the customer. She was in total shock.

[@creatednordestroyed5339]

You fool

[@seanparchim9165]

Beautiful Walnut and I wish I lived closer to you I'd be at the mill as often as I could to help and most importantly to learn something entirely new,and I love the sound the edger makes,sounds so mean

[@markgalicic7788]

that would be great.

[@russgier4409]

Love watching the whole process

[@markgalicic7788]

glad you liked.

[@clarencetrice4442]

HI MARK there not much walnut left 👈 anymore alot of the old timber from years ago was sawed and they didn't replant that's why U don't much of it no more it does make some pretty lumber mark walnut is brown it doesn't like any other lumber it has a color of its own the last I seen only good 4 stove wood it's a shame I haven't seen any walnut good enough 4 saw logs alot of the timber U just don't find it everywhere anymore it takes a long time 2 grow and be saw logs the dirt, water, sunshine ☀ light all effects how trees grow good soil and dirt also is a great help 😊OMG 4 1 2O23

[@royreddick2934]

Umm, California is 60% Walnut, Redwood, and Western Cedar. There is no shortage of Walnut Also Walnut, grows in Oregon and Washington. Your information is wrong. 99% of Walnut comes from California orchards.

[@robertbowman295]

Great video. Brings back memories when I tailed a mill. That fellow sure is a hard worker. Hard to find help like that these days.

[@pwengert1]

That walnut looks really beautiful

[@markgalicic7788]

this was some very nice walnut for how small it was.

[@pastortbell]

Great video! I have a Thomas band mill teaching my kids at school how to saw. Exciting.

[@markgalicic7788]

That is awesome!

[@tvp8501]

Beautiful logs sawing out some beautiful lumber! I’ve sawed popular that was green when cut then turned dark brown and black streaks. Fascinating what you find sometimes in a log.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes it did.

[@johnt7232]

Great video Mark keep em coming

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks John.

[@keithmclennan3275]

this would make a beautiful dinning room table wow

[@richardlucy3822]

Great video

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

Love watching your channel. We've even been watching your older videos. Keep up the outstanding shows. Maybe one day we will travel to your location and put in some volunteer time as well as cook some Chamorro Dishes for you ALL. GOD BLESS !!!

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks for watching , hope to meet you someday!

[@MrPhatties]

That milling machine is just amazing. Would love to know more about it.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks.

[@bobjordan2552]

You are right Mark, that is some beautiful lumber right there.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes sir.

[@tomblount5635]

Beautiful walnut

[@steelman222james]

Long ago in 87 I spent half my summer at Camp Atterburry IN. I visited two veneer plants. I was givin the grand tour and saw how they did it. It was great to see.

[@steelman222james]

I guess not many asked to see how it was done. I got the full treatment. From their boardroom to the plant, I saw everything. They were proud, and gave me samples.

[@markgalicic7788]

sounds like a good tour.

[@steelman222james]

@@markgalicic7788 It was great.

[@snobear41]

as a wood worker/turner walnut is one of my favorites

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

good to see some Walnut on your mill,

[@markgalicic7788]

yes I don't find much good walnut but do like to work with it.

[@themole1944]

Beautiful team work that roof is coming on a treat,it was nice to see you both using the edger all in all a great video thank you

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks John , putting the tin on this Saturday.

[@themole1944]

@@markgalicic7788 Ed will be dry and you'll be able to see the laser better win win.

[@georgevangordon9728]

First time viewer huge fan of walnut guess I never realized how much sap wood was in walnut before but I really like it. It’s beautiful wood

[@markgalicic7788]

glad you liked.

[@ronhaefner7833]

Great video. Like the 01 F350 super duty. A very practical bed.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes sir.

[@pnwRC.]

WOWZERS! That's some beautiful walnut boards! Where I live in the Pacific Northwest it's difficult to find walnut logs that are straight in lengths over 3-4 foot long!

[@markgalicic7788]

I was very happy for $140 for four logs.

[@pnwRC.]

@@markgalicic7788 I'd be pretty happy with that price too!

[@oldscout2514]

I really enjoy working with walnut. I have carved some rosette blocks, 6” square, for a fireplace. There was an old inn here in Rogersville called Andrew Jackson Inn. It was built about the same time as the Hermitage in Nashville, Tn. They said the same people built both. All the molding was hand made. I believe that I saw some pieced together with tiny pegs. Shoe mold , crown, the stairs had hand made nails. The building caught fire, & because it had dropped ceiling it was smoldering for 3 days. The company that owned the property had tried to get it torn down. It was on national historic list. They couldn’t tear it down. It burned within 3 weeks of state of Tennessee saying it could not be torn down. It had chestnut sheeting on roof, & floors. Lots of water damage from fire. Lots of walnut trim.

[@markgalicic7788]

walnut is great to work with.

[@Harrier20153]

Good morning too mark & eddie..here in malaysia 🇲🇾 friday 16, 2020... 😀 #staysafe

[@markgalicic7788]

good morning Sam.

[@lewiemcneely9143]

NICE walnut and seems like the chestnut blight came from Asia somewhere. I remember well the old sawyer/logger dragging the soggs out of creeks and swamps and cutting them up at the mill. Pretty stuff but awful messy. And really sorry to hear about Mike. He's a good 'un and Maw too. Yall take care and Thanks, Mark and Edwardo! Won't be long till the fire barrel will be burning!

[@markgalicic7788]

yes very nice walnut , the chestnut turned out to be red oak. "BOO"!

[@lewiemcneely9143]

@@markgalicic7788 RATS and Double Rats! Can't have nothing.

[@deernutOO]

Not sure why you would want to saw quarter-sawn walnut.. where flat sawn usually is desired. If oak, different story. But more dimensionally stable if quarter sawn, so maybe that is the plan. Good to see the mill running so smooth.

[@markgalicic7788]

I flitch sawed this log to get all three plain , rift & quarter sawn.

[@doughahn9263]

That’s the 2 straightest walnut logs I’ve ever seen.

[@tennesseesawmillguy1590]

Cuttin like butter! Nice save.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes it did , nice & green.

[@larrywall1642]

Sawdust Thursday. Great video, thanks fellows.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Larry.

[@willardlocks]

Thanks for the videos. That walnut is some pretty wood, sure you will make something nice from it.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Willard.

[@dougrobison1156]

Yum! Walnut is my favorite!

[@markgalicic7788]

yes very nice to work with , do you have any new projects?

[@dougrobison1156]

@@markgalicic7788 Hi Mark, thanks for asking. I am putting together another small package for you that shows my latest efforts!

[@scottmcfarland1177]

Some very nice Walnut! the only other place to find Chestnut is in reclaimed wood! although I had some chestnut in my wood lot in New Hampshire but they would get to a certain size and die! About 4*6 inches around and maybe 16 feet tall!

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Scott , we did make a video of the chestnut .

[@JATIFORTUNACHANNEL]

I love woodworking sawing

[@markgalicic7788]

glad you liked.

[@bluethunder1951]

Once again, some nice team work, love that edger, sounds like ticked off bees.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks William.

[@waynedavenport3919]

I’m a sawmill man my self. That’s sum beautiful walnut. 👍

[@markgalicic7788]

I love it!

[@hilolokass9764]

@@markgalicic7788 f

[@johnsmith786]

Beautiful wood!!!

[@markgalicic7788]

It sure is!

[@terrysaunders8948]

beautiful looking wood and hi from maine

[@kenrusmisel127]

beautiful wood

[@jeffilott2467]

just love that Walnut. Such a shame it is just so rare all the way downhere in New Zealand

[@markgalicic7788]

this would have ben cut up for firewood.

[@jeffilott2467]

@@markgalicic7788 That would be criminal!

[@davidhensley76]

@@jeffilott2467 I can mail you some walnuts from my tree, you can plant them and in 40 years you can saw them into lumber. 😀🌳

[@kennytoler6485]

Love the Walnut!!!!!!

[@markgalicic7788]

me to.

[@davetartler8546]

Great video Mark!

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Dave!

[@johnrobertson276]

You guys got it going on , you must have a edger saw .

[@MrUSNMasterChief]

Great video as always...

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks

[@karencary3312]

Love when you saw during the week.

[@markgalicic7788]

me to.

[@denisricher1349]

That edger looks like an antique but boy does she eat the wood....nice job

[@markgalicic7788]

it is from the 1970's made by Crosby.

[@etheroar6312]

I like that tremolo sound from the edger.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes sir.

[@crownvicky]

What beautiful grain!

[@markgalicic7788]

yes it was.

[@aporter701]

Some very nice walnut lumber.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks..

[@weird1600]

The good thing is that walnut dust will discourage rodents and bugs from around the mill!

[@rickeyburke2596]

Black Walnut is always some beautiful wood, unless it's rotten.

[@michaelvoorhees2891]

I torn down my old garage to build a new one. and it was made out of wormy chestnut .I made a chest out of it still have some left .it is great to work with has a sweet smell to it .

[@brucebronson4740]

mark, i seem to remember you having a flex tube on the sawdust blower pipe somewhere,,, to give yourself more versatility if the sawdust bin is not empty but you need to saw walnut would it be worthwhile to be able to switch the discharge side to a different pipe to dump it outside the bin for walnut and then back in the bin for regular sawdust??? or maybe a simple extension to blow it on through the bin to outside the wall?

[@jamesshanks2614]

When are you going to add the edger to the vacuum system? I understand you can't add the walnut sawdust to your regular pile of sawdust but in my opinion you could always install a 55 barrel to catch the dust and keep it separate from the regular sawdust. Food for thought. Cheers

[@localcrew]

I don’t make the rules... BUT that being said, you know that sapwood is not considered a defect in walnut. Strange rule - but like I say, I don’t make the rules. Great video. I love sawing walnut.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes but hard to sell to some woodworkers.

[@pnwRC.]

I'm anxious to see the video of cutting the wormy chesnut logs!

[@markgalicic7788]

very sad it turned out to be red oak.

[@pnwRC.]

@@markgalicic7788 😮

[@ralphohms7513]

Not only is the sawdust not good for horses, but if you work with it in the shop, better wear a mask, you’ll feel not well after breathing very much of it!

[@erikleorga]

I got to mill a once in a lifetime log, butternut. Another tree facing blight here in the US. I had to save it before the rot took it, 1 live branch left.

[@markgalicic7788]

I did saw butternut about 25 years ago.

[@erikleorga]

@@markgalicic7788 it's impressive. Same look as black walnut, but much lighter.

[@ShowCat1]

Your intro music makes me want to get up and dance.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes it does.

[@edwardelliott8831]

Made some nice boards for you and Eddie

[@markgalicic7788]

hope to use it for a shop video.

[@Fredrik3626]

I see your edger sitting out in the weather. Any thoughts on getting a shelter for it as well as a nice paint job? Best Regards and keep em coming. Fred Thomas in Skokie IL.

[@markgalicic7788]

Eventually

[@crawfordtowing4496]

Man I can’t believe someone was gonna cut that beautiful wood into fire wood

[@patrickjohnson5106]

As a woodworker, I would prefer 5/4

[@markgalicic7788]

I use mostly 4/4 in cabinet making.

[@Kmecha84]

I'd cut that rare wood on the bandsaw, less waste for such a priceless piece. Just my .02 worth

[@markgalicic7788]

we don't own the bandmill.

[@bobwitt305]

Walnut isn't exactly rare

[@warrenklingensmith1241]

I agree I was a sawyer on a wood mixer lt 40 for a couple years

[@donbullock8790]

As always, another great video. Did you say your edger had a Leroi power unit on it? I haven't seen one of those 30 years. Great motors, run ALL day on 5 gallons of cheap gas. Are parts still available? Wow, You guys keep the videos coming. And thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Don , yes the power unit is a leroi off a wire tie hay bailer .

[@lawrencefranck9417]

Why do you rotate the log when you are basically just cutting slabs off. Is it just to so you can hold the log?

[@tobymiller4863]

I would saw the Chestnut on a bandmill, so that I could get the maximum yield. Every four boards on the circle mill you lose one.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes sir.

[@zlindauer5315]

what size band? i think after i swadge, shape and sharpen that saws for that old 7ft bandmill the teeth are right around 3/16ths and our 60in bottom blade circle is 5/16ths. i think.

[@michaeldavis9345]

what should a guy or gal look at when buying a used grade mill? i love the bus motor idea. i have several school busses with good enjines, i just need the mill.

[@LACraftsmen]

It seams to me that if you were to put one of your cut sides down, that even if the dogs let loose it would not fall and would basically be almost self supporting.

[@markgalicic7788]

that is true but I was flitch sawing and you cant put a sawed side down.

[@1herbert100]

Great video. I could hear that edger lugging down, but you can fix it I'm sure.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks , we need a 371 Detroit.

[@jimmiependergraft9291]

Why do you have to keep walnut saw dust separate?

[@markgalicic7788]

bad for horses.

[@davidhensley76]

It's also bad for tomato plants. Walnut sawdust is a big no-no in gardens.

[@tennesseesawmillguy1590]

Jimmy, walnut contains juglone, which is a toxic chemical. It uses the toxic to kill competing plant life around it.

[@oldmaninthewood6514]

Mike Mckoy’s not doing good they’ve called in hospice his son would like for everyone on KZbin to know to keep them in our thoughts and prayers

[@markgalicic7788]

I am very sad to hear that , I keep watching for a new video & did not know that. we will keep him & mother in our prayers.

[@tobymiller4863]

Prayers for Mike

[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

AMEN. IN JESUS NAME AMEN AMEN & AMEN !!!

[@michellehoefer5922]

Thank you for telling us.I've been thinking about him-why he wasn't on you tube.

[@mgbill793]

Hate to hear that!! Love watching his videos and wisdom on subjects!! Humble man he is. This world needs more people like he and mother.. Wish I could've met them!

[@fantomfotog]

THE WALNUT WOULD BE GREAT FOR A DESK OR TABLE OR DOOR!

[@markgalicic7788]

it may become a table.

[@dannyfoshee2292]

wtg loved it as usual

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Danny.

[@art1muz13]

That side cutter machine is soooooo cool! I wish yo could do close-ups and an enclosure 'cause it really is interesting! BTW are you gonna pick up any of McCoy's tools? Do you know if his son is gonna cut lumber?

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks , Mikes mill is sold .

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

really looking forward to a close up look at that American Wormy Chestnut. i've never seen any. it's been a protected species and nearly extinct for almost a hundred years.

[@markgalicic7788]

we found out it was red oak "boo"!

[@alvarsdzenis4739]

@@markgalicic7788 awww that's too bad. oh well, it is what it is. cheers

[@firesurfer]

@@markgalicic7788 Nuts, so to speak. :)

[@bubbaperry9419]

What is green material painted on walnut logs

[@brockshields9336]

I love watching the two of you work but at the end of the day it's all about the wood. The boards you refer to as "money boards" and back in the sawmill you mentioned some of the cuts would come out as quarter-sawn. If you take a moment with your camera to get closeups of them more exceptional cut you mak and I think would all be appreciative of your extra effort. Don't expect you to splash water on them but that would be fun too. Really enjoy your vids, nevertheless.

[@brockshields9336]

Excuse the typos. Bad habit of proofreading after the fact.

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks I will show that.

[@firesurfer]

@@brockshields9336 There is an edit button in the three dots. I use it all the time.

[@jimp.4531]

nice job

[@markgalicic7788]

thanks Jim.

[@DillonHFM]

how does the laser work for lining up the logs? is it attached to the arbor or up by the ceiling? Would love to set one up on my mill when it's ready, looks pretty helpful

[@markgalicic7788]

The laser works great it is mounted from the ceiling.

[@DillonHFM]

@@markgalicic7788 thanks, I just found the video about you mounting it. Looks awesome!

[@brucemcmillan8750]

I'm wondering the green preservative helped the seal the ends those logs from checking ,that's Mark ,awesome grain there

[@markgalicic7788]

yes it's a special end sealer, I will show it.

[@brucemcmillan8750]

@@markgalicic7788 ok thanks, like to seal my logs for winter,

[@bwillan]

Anybody who would use a walnut tree for firewood should be tarred and feathered. What is the kerf on your circular saw blade?

[@markgalicic7788]

very true , we run a 9/32" kerf.

[@kennkrizsanitz7820]

wow loved it. now I have so many questions. when you slab the log and go to edge do you remove all the sap wood to keep the color uniform across the board. does anybody leave a small border of sap wood?? my son got some walnut logs and I have bought a new chainsaw and granburg mill attachment. probably gonna do it at 1 inch boards or so. any advice you have will help.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes some people like that look.

[@jerrystott7780]

Are you going to run those smaller pieces on the bandsaw mill? Have a great day.

[@markgalicic7788]

no just saw it.

[@garybessey2184]

Seems like something that rare and that small, it would be a good idea to minimize the kerf with the thin handsaw blade... Gary

[@garybessey2184]

*handsaw* = bandsaw (#!++@# autocorrect !) GB

[@Wertyingf]

Have you ever steamed your walnut lumber to turn the sap wood brown

[@DuNguyen-my4rq]

Look like Detroit 6v71 , seem like somewhat overpower

[@markgalicic7788]

no just a 671 inline.

[@johnrobertson276]

Sure do have one .

[@alanpettibone]

I know Amish furniture makers charge extra because of the pain of disposing of the walnut sawdust. They can’t use it like most other types of wood.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes thats true and walnut cost more to buy logs.

[@cedricgates9976]

edger have its own power unit? what make is it ?why no walnut sawdust in horse stuff ? too many questions??

[@markgalicic7788]

edger has a leroi power unit, walnut is bad for horses, glad to help.

[@firesurfer]

It seems that fresh walnut shavings cause toxicity problems. "The innermost wood of the black walnut causes toxicity after oral or skin contact. Bedding containing as little as 20 percent fresh black walnut shavings made from old or new wood can cause toxicity." extension.umn.edu/horse-pastures-and-facilities/black-walnut-toxic-horse-bedding plenty more info on google.

[@cedricgates9976]

@@firesurfer reason i wondered ive ben using walnut shavings off my planer to soak up urine in my horse stalls for a while they are mixed with pine and cedar tho

[@firesurfer]

@@cedricgates9976 It's seems to be fresh shavings that are the problem. You should google this for better information. If you don't leave it in the stall while the horse is in it, and sweep it up right away I don't see a problem. If possible I would avoid using it.

[@bbsl1967]

Do you ever cut the side strips into something like 1 foot lenghts for fireplace or woodburner wood pieces and bag them for sales?

[@markgalicic7788]

we cut them for fire wood.

[@toddavis8603]

What size hydraulic pump operates at your mill, and how many HP at the blade motor?

[@thecaptain4740]

Just wondering why you keep the walnut sawdust separarte also is there anyway you can joint the sides of the teeth to give a smother cut. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@markgalicic7788]

sawdust is bad for horses, not sure how to joint the teeth.

[@michellehoefer5922]

Thank you for the video.I did not know how to quarter-saw on a circle mill.O.k. you saw your lumber at 4/4- then its gonna shrink-then,I presume,it'll get planed -won't it end up around 1/2 5/8 thickness?Less than 3/4, right?I'm under the impression that furniture-makers like the lumber to be 3/4+.

[@markgalicic7788]

4/4 means 1-1/8" thick

[@Repairman87]

Love the smell of walnut being cut.

[@markgalicic7788]

yes it does have it's own smell.

[@thenorthremember8674]

Out of curiosity how much do you sell boards like that.