Sawmill - Wood-Mizer LT-70 and Amazing Logs (Will Make You Look Twice!) at Hobby Hardwood

[@jaywolfe6147]

nice lumber, enjoyed the visit thanks

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@timothychristian9140]

Sounds like I definitely need a sawmill for when the in-laws come to visit.

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Definitely!

[@gaylonreedy8915]

I have an older black lab, Otis that sits in the kubota Rtv and watches me saw. I park it in the shade when it’s hot and in the sun when it’s cool.

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Yep, that sounds like what we do. Nothing better than a good dog to keep company.

[@scoobiedew82]

You’re right, that stuff is beautiful!

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Yes, it sure looks nice.

[@dalanbronnenberg]

A couple questions. How did you know it was pink before you saw it? Why did you saw it 4/4? What did you sell it for ($)? We have a lot of sycamore here in the Midwest; junk wood, poor firewood, warps bad as lumber; rots very quickly.

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

I observed that it was pink from the ambrosia flags on the ends of the log, and you are correct, sycamore warps badly when it dries. That’s one excellent reason to quartersaw it, and we already had several pallets of thicker sycamore, so I milled it to 4/4 because that’s what we needed in the pipeline. Thanks for watching!

[@stevek5988]

chip sure is bossy

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Yes, he is, probably because he's smarter than me.

[@mikepruitt5997]

Would love to come watch you saw sometimes....I'm sure I could learn some good tricks....

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Maybe one day!

[@rodmiller8617]

Love it when chip gets involved. Got one that will be a chip wanna be. If I ever teach him to put it all back in the pile I will have it made. Thanks for the videos. Love them

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

He is the brains of the outfit, he could play chess if it wouldn't bore him.

[@gregoryhoward3470]

What kind of wood stickers are you using? They look twisted.

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Yes, they are specially made to not trap moisture

[@Brian-on7tt]

Wow! When will you be selling this sycamore?

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Since the video was filmed, we should be finishing in the kiln this week, so probably ready for sale in a few weeks.

[@lesterg46sawwood]

How long had the log lay on the ground. the bark is not what i have seen.

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Not too long, a couple months probably.

[@BruceEEvans1]

"It's like trying to saw a greasy football."

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Thanks for watching. I may have to make of video showing just how hard that is to do.

[@jerrysmith9229]

Where all do you get your logs to cut up?

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

We get them from everywhere, but mostly from professional loggers.

[@Grneat3884]

What kind of stickers are those?

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

They are special spiral flute stickers to help reduce sticker stain.

[@Grneat3884]

@@HobbyHardwoodAlabama Did you make those or buy them?

[@TheOldManAndTheSaw]

So, basically, don't clamp or, clamp. You'll find out later which was the correct decision. Beautiful wood. Great video. Always look forward to the next one. Dave

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Yes, it keeps it interesting. Thanks for watching.

[@TedAlexander24]

I’ve milled a good amount of sycamore. Have yet to come across any ambrosia though. The lace makes beautiful shelves and small boxes. Great video!

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Thanks for the support.

[@MsdMakingSawDust]

That’s some beautiful wood. Good video that’s for sharing !!

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@StumblingBearWoodcraft]

Wow, haven't seen anything like that before!

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Mother Nature does some incredible things

[@steveoneill8822]

That wood is gorgeous 😍. You guys have always had the best lumber and have steered me right with suggestions. To bad your keeping it as live edge. That would be perfect for my next project. I gotta swing by some weekend see what you have in stock.

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

I sawed some up as edged lumber as well, I try to saw the logs into a variety of lumber configurations.

[@gastoncannon4710]

Actually Robert, I looked 3 times, it was that good, awesome good. Thanks for showing. 👍👍👍👍👍💙❤️💚💜💗

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@vittorioacquati5141]

Nice video ! Does sicamore stay flat making a tngential cut?, to me they have always been twisted after seasoning what thickness do you recommend for the slabs? Thanks

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Yes, the problem with sycamore is that when it is flat sawn it will have a tendency to twist, so I normally quarter saw it, both to keep it flat and to expose the tyloses or rays. However, I'm sawing these specifically for live edge charcuterie boards, so am forced to flatsaw them to get the live edge look and so cut them a little thick and plan on shortening them up. A good rule of thumb is that reducing a board's length in half will reduce its bow by four times. So I expect these to move during the drying but we will simply crosscut and flatten them in the processing steps.

[@mikewilcox8866]

I'd love to come see y'all, but it's a long way from Spartanburg. But if I'm ever that way to I sure will. I could probably get more tips for me and my homemade sawmill. Preciate ye.

[@mikewilcox8866]

By the way, I cut up a sycamore that was beautiful pink and red. The sad part was that after it dried, it lost most of it's color. But still, I really like working with that wood. Good stuff.

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Yes, that happens, but there are techniques to maintain the color throughout the process. I may make a video of it.

[@andycobbcobbbroslogging7125]

Nice log. I’ve always enjoyed sawing sycamore , but I don’t see it often Yal Tighten Up. AC

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Thanks 👍