This Amazing Log Had Rays Coming Out From Every Direction

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[@OutoftheWoods0623]

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[@kenthorsen4558]

I know how much extra time it takes you to explain and all the different camera angles, you are the best ! Thanks for taking the time.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I appreciate that!

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

Nathan, thanks for the shout out. You did a great job quarter sawing the log, your movements and rotations were spot on. With your skill and experience, you make it look easy. Quarter sawing used to be a time consuming, wood wasting pain in the rear, and with this Reverse Roll Quarter Sawing technique its predictable and fast. You are correct, I named it Reverse Roll Quarter Sawing because it goes against conventional quarter sawing techniques, rotating in the opposite direction, which is more natural, and sawing log halves instead of quarters. So its twice as fast and wastes half the wood. It also has the advantage of allowing "freestyle" adjustments of the toe boards to home in on the ray fleck while making the initial small wedge cuts, whereas in conventional quartersawing, the initial scouting boards are taken through through the middle of the quarter and so the highest probability of a "miss" is in the widest and most valuable boards in the log. So RRQS eliminates that. Very well done, and great job explaining things! I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks Robert,

[@johnnorris1227]

Its got me thinking but im wondering when its all said and done if it is actually faster w/ less waste because you still have to go back and cut both the bark side and the angled side off whereas with conventional quartersawn you only have to cut the bark side off. It'd be interesting take a log and half it and do one half with that method and the other half the conventional method and do a back to back comparison.

[@Hunter-yc4xi]

Question for either Nathan or Robert. What is the percentage of waste doing reverse roll verses standard quarter sawing?

[@HobbyHardwoodAlabama]

@@Hunter-yc4xi A professional quartersawing mill adopted the technique a few years ago after a demonstration I gave at a sawmiiling convention. They have a standard 30% loss using traditional quartersawing techniques, and now see only an 18% loss, an improvement of 12%. Also, they see an almost 100% fleck hit rate, and about 10% increase in log processing speed. My RRQS technique is a significant improvement over conventional techniques.

[@Hunter-yc4xi]

@@HobbyHardwoodAlabama Thanks for the reply! Good to have actual numbers to back up claims! Too little of that in all aspects today! 👍

[@jasonstrong6608]

Please never get rid of the outtakes. It truly makes staying through the whole video worth it. I love your channel and am fascinated by good quality wood that someone can make beautiful items with. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

14:20 outtakes

[@rockelec]

Just fun info...The USS CONSTITUTION (OLD IRON SIDES) is constructed with White Oak and Southern Live Oak. The outer and inner horizontal hull boards are White Oak and the vertical boards are Live Oak. The Navy maintains a White Oak forest in Indiana for the sole purpose of maintaining the ship. I enjoy your videos...keep em coming. 😁

[@juliehuseby4306]

I love how you explain this method of quartersawing. Very informative. Keep them coming!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks

[@Z-Bart]

Huseby? Are you related to one Mike Huseby? I worked with him.

[@juliehuseby4306]

@@Z-Bart No not related.

[@donaldadams5342]

That was an extremely nice log & with your care & precision Nathan, it produced some high quality quarter sawn boards. Well done. Cheers, Don from South Australia.

[@MONNIEHOLT]

You ain't crazy, nice demo, thank you for the best show on KZbin

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I appreciate that!

[@robertevans6481]

Lol....outtakes stole the show. Some very clear white oak there sir.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks buddy

[@bigrebone]

Quarter sawn white oak is probably one of my all time favorite woods.

[@James.......]

QS white oak is awesome. My wife loves with QS white oak desk I made for her from the wood I got from you

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Nice

[@keithrosenberg5486]

I recently refurbished a century old desk made of quarter sawn oak. Massively thick boards you would not find on oak furniture today.

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Nathan, never had quarter sawn splained to me like that but I did understand you quite well. That’s going to be a fantastic table when you’re through. Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[@markpreston629]

Excellent, nice to have the footage of it being felled, recovered and now sawn. Would love to see the table when it is done.

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

I've found you don't have to be crazy in this world, but it helps. Love the out takes.

[@patriots1needed]

Those rays really pop for sure. I’ve cut a few mantles for folks lately that were full of those medullary rays. Looking at the from different angles and in different light conditions really makes quarter sawn lumber special. Thanks for sharing.

[@johnking8679]

Me too, Nathan !! I love the way you explain them details, plus I love your out takes and KNOW you're NOT perfect !! That's why you have to re-do some of your explanations. You're very amusing in the comments you make about your faux pas !! 😂

[@BigDaddy_MRI]

I've never seen a log sawn that way, and I found it very different. 5/4 sawing on the apex of the first cut was very unique. I bet that makes one very nice table, once it is built. I really enjoyed this video, thank you for taking the time. Please keep the outtakes. They are really great and worth the wait. Be safe and thanks again for this really excellent video!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@ronaldvanwaveren6121]

I’m

[@grahamallen3941]

Hi Nathan, loved the quarter sawing you did with that lovely white oak. Really nice grain. Loved that you played my favourite piece of music at the end. Wonderful. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas and New Year. All the best, Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🎄🎄🎅🎅👍👍

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Always a great time Nathan! Thanks buddy!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

You bet

[@dennissouba1432]

Thnak you for the explanation on how you get quarter sawn wood from the log. I will hit the link to the reverse method to better understand this. I love the rays that come with quarter sawn boards, I guess that’s why the premium price. The waste has a lot to do with the price well. Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and the family.

[@fastjazz]

Fabulous video! Never lose the outtakes Nathan! I can’t help but think those wedge cuts would make a wood turner extremely happy!

[@charlesmatthews9946]

You spoke of knots an interesting thing I've found with quarter sawing a log with a knot.with a knot the rays tend to grow in a circular pattern around the knot it is most breath taking grain

[@woodman4550]

I had quarter sawn white oak cabinet doors and drawer installed when I had our home built in 1993. Never get tired of looking at the rays in beautiful white oak!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Nice

[@tommychew6544]

All you do is keep teaching, thanks for the lesson. I never dreamed white oak was such a high value wood. I guess only a man sitting on the edge of the Ozark Mountains in SW Missouri could make such a statement, due to just not liking having to hand split it for firewood. Glad I stumbled across your channel several months ago. You make wood working take on a whole different outlook to me.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

That is awesome!

[@anthonywagner9873]

Thanks for the great video. Just picked up my LT15 last month and learning things like this are perfect!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Nice

[@brianwestveer9532]

Out takes are always a favorite, thanks Nathan glad your going crazy

[@eileencollins8799]

I enjoy your inventive camera angles. Thank you. 🇬🇧

[@nmgreg11]

As a wood worker and furniture maker, this channel gets it!! Thank you for the great content.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching!

[@AtlantaSoundGuy]

The outtakes are wonderful.... "What am I doin' with my hands? Swimmin' ... " HA !!!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@sherryh4578]

I really enjoy your channel because I love beautiful wood. I know zero about sawmills, kilns, etc, I just enjoy seeing the logs opened up and the amazing, unique grains and patterns!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thank you very much!

[@brucegarrett7232]

Good explanation on 1/4 sawing. First cut looks promising. Tried to picture in my head how it was done not what I figured. And the water does justice to the grain.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

agreed

[@lonniezamarripa959]

Too funny......I love the out takes "what am I doin swimmin?"

[@timhockersmith3934]

Nathan, you always leave me smiling! Thanks.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@arypma]

Beautifully cut! And this beautiful song again!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@2930boone]

Thank you for what you do. I really appreciate your work.

[@craigwilson9560]

Great video an explanation of quarter sawn white oak lumber! A lot of great information you provided. Thanks for sharing this with Us!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Took me till now to actually see quarter sawn. Makes sense now. Thankyou so much.

[@retiringrenegade9874]

That timber "just plain wonderful"! Thanks for the tutorial as well Brother!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Any time!

[@arthurkcooksr.6880]

Love the outtakes. We look forward to seeing them.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@dejavu666wampas9]

Outstanding boards. We viewers appreciate the extra effort for the interesting camera angles. Thanks.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Much appreciated!

[@DanS-kh4tc]

Thanks for all of the hard work and extra time it takes to record these videos. Blessings on this Christmas season.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Happy holidays!

[@robertsheffey8894]

Your a brave man to put yourself in front of the public. Another great video, thanks for sharing.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching!

[@dangraf3504]

Awesome ! Thanks for sharing ! Merry Christmas !

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@randyroberts7055]

Beautiful looking wood grain and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Happy holidays!

[@ronniejones285]

Thanks Nathan, you always have the best most informative videos.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I appreciate that!

[@scottmarihugh1210]

Great video. Thanks for explaining the quarter saw process.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

You bet!

[@michaelcrenshaw2395]

Awesome video. Beautiful log, really liking the outtakes. The videos are so well done and to see that you have issues and have to re-do makes them even better…if that makes sense. Keep the good content coming.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thank you very much!

[@johnking8679]

Keep 'em coming Nathan !! Just love your posts !! I learn something every time I watch you !! Blessings to you and your family !!

[@kingwood4357]

Great explanation on 1/4 Sawn lumber, I really enjoyed it.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm]

Man that made some nice boards, I appreciate ya showing this method. I’m gonna have to try it sometime, seems to work pretty good! Thanks for taking us along, have a good weekend!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Good luck!

[@artpeck9272]

Over the years, I’ve purchased many BF of QSWO as my supplier marks it. I doubt I’ve ever seen any boards as nice as those. I did see what looked like a bit of tension in the wood as you cut the wedge pieces. They sorta curled up a bit. Very interesting video.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks for watching

[@lumberjill6598]

Thank you for your wonderful explanation, gonna watch this a second time. Those outtakes were good for my soul today. Looking forward to the woodworking project! 👋☃️

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@briggsahoy1]

Merry Christmas to you and your family. Thank you for many interesting videos, RB, Nova Scotia.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

U2

[@alblanzjr]

Fabulously beautiful lumber!

[@terryche1]

I love your videos. You explain things like you are talking to a friend.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@daveyjoweaver6282]

A real nice slaaaa Nathan! White oak quarter sawn is truly one of the great beauties in the world of wood. Talk about the perfect log! I always think of the Arts and Crafts movement, which is one of my very favorite styles. Quarter sawn then after built the furniture was place in a chamber of ammonia, which made it turn that lovely brown black color. Of course natural has a beauty that is true to behold! Kind Thanks! Many Blessings for All the Family and MERRY CHRISTMAS! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

[@alwayssearching1882]

Now I understand the quarter sawing process. Thanks Nathan.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@barbaradavis393]

No matter the subject, it is a joy to hear an expert explain what he does and why.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@yoadrian7265]

Like the out takes 👍 adds an extra personal touch while showing another side to your personality - 🤠

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@douglasrenkema]

Great video very nice Explanation about quarter sawing

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@jimscales8054]

Dad gum them outtakes were funny as all get out!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@raywilson800]

Those boards have a wonderful rustic look. Great video.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Very nice wood. Great job on the 1/4 sawing. Stay safe.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@dmorgan28]

Nathan that is some beautiful grain in that wood. That new technique is really interesting. Enjoyed the video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@johncollins500]

Love your outtakes!!!!! Lol

[@nathanelliott9013]

Thanks for watching

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@smev4341]

I just love it when you put in your outtakes. The video was good also.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks! 😃

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I really loved this video! This would be tough on a manual sawmill. Thank you

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks buddy

[@LeAnimal65]

I am really digging all the camera angles you got going on, especially the blade cam.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@carpNcoffee]

That quarter sawn wedge cut waste is perfect for bow making. I make Ash longbow in the UK, its what's localy available. But the perfect straight grain of that oak would be lovely to have a go on a different style build. Keep up the great work. Big love from Yorkshire, UK.

[@johnmark7777]

I was going to say the wwedge cuts make for great pieces for turning - table legs etc.

[@codeblue2532]

@@johnmark7777 and nigel wyat:: do you think a quarter~sawn OAK official specs baseball bat could hold up under impact ??? Assuming the wedge-cut waste would yield an adequate ‘blank’ for the lathe……..

[@blunderbuss9927]

Really nice to see you get a good log to get some quartersawn lumber. And what a nice log to saw up! Those tables are going to look amazing. Looking forward to seeing them.

[@tedc3895]

In production sawing we quartered the log and sawed it . anything better than 45 degrees went into they quartered pile.

[@hansnagel7439]

Quarter sawn white oak is my absolute favorite wood, just like you. I also love the sweet smell it gives off after being sawn. Would enjoy more videos on garter sawn white oak. By the way my only son has your first same name , Nathan. Keep up the great work !

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Right on!

[@JuanPerez-ek8wd]

that's a really beautiful cut of wood.. quarter sawn white oak is just so unique.. I think all white oak should be quarter sawn if at all possible.. just another great video and as usual, I learned something new.. thank you so much my friend, I really appreciate all that you do and all that you share with us...

[@bdog3869]

Love the sawing but absolutely love the outtakes. Keep up the great work and don’t ever delete your outtakes 😄

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@trex283]

You can get some nice riff cuts for legs cut from the leftover wedges.

[@jeffbeaver7622]

Beautiful white oak. Enjoy the outtakes.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@lizarivera7741]

Loves the outtakes! Hilarious 😂

[@matthewdickson7838]

Excellent videos you do such an interesting subject and well explained ... first class 👍👍👍👍

[@adyfirth3701]

Brilliant outtakes.

[@heilwoodworkingandmore1892]

Beautiful quarter sawn boards! White Oak prices have increased sharply here in Wisconsin. I am happy I have some stashed away for my next project!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

same here

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Fantastic m. Quarter Sawn is my fave also. I have numerous orig pieces of Gustav Stickly with original finishes. HOWEVER I never understood the technique needed to produce it… Thank you Sir for an awesome and informative video. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

u2

[@d11rdozer]

I love QSWO. Fun video. The outtakes are priceless.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@mikemcguire8351]

I know what you're trying to say Nathan.....most of the time. Had to think on the pith swimming hand signals, but I finally got it. 😂 Y'all have a great weekend.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

I could almost smell that oak being cut. Always did love the smell of a sawmill.

[@chesterraybon3442]

Beautiful cut slabs. Quarter sawed slabs have gotten costly around here. I've seen that trick one time before. You get a prettier cut in my opinion and an extra slab both ways even though they are narrower. Another great one. Take care.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks

[@brianhina8538]

Loved your out takes

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@ronniejones285]

Thanks!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

You bet! thanks Ronnie

[@hollyslaughter5505]

Phenomenal video! Your outtakes are a hoot 😉

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks! 😃

[@thebeard32]

Love the outtakes!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@SeanOHanlon]

OMG. The rays revealed from the first cut were stunningly beautiful. Question: I noticed what appears to be a dark growth ring about an inch in from the bark and I'm wondering why that is when the rest of the log is so even in color.

[@K-Fred]

I enjoyed the video. I loved the outtakes!!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@Bob_Adkins]

When buying lumber from a stack, pick boards with vertical end grain. Quarter or near quarter sawn boards are better even for pine construction lumber. Great video, well done Nathan!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Great point!

[@feelinghealingfrequences7179]

if its a 2x4 vertical grain which way? the 2 or the 4

[@Bob_Adkins]

@@feelinghealingfrequences7179 across the 2. If the boards are stacked normally, it's a better quality board if the grain is vertical.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Great stuff Nathan 👍👍👍👍👍

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@jeromewalton5553]

That first shot of the inside was sweet! Nice tight grain.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

Goodness sakes alive! LOL, I'll watch the whole video just for the outtakes at the end!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

lol

[@garybeasley4885]

Interesting seeing the wood flex out from the relieved strains. Is it hard to get the wood to dry straight and flat?

[@markrothenberg9867]

You needed more coffee Nathan. LOL. Love the outtakes. Nice job explaining the process for quarter-sawn boards.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@larrysmith6499]

You make it look so easy

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@Z-Bart]

For your own projects do you, after it's dried, rip all the sap wood off or do you leave a little for contrast? Thanks Nathan. Can't wait till Spring to try this method. 5 above zero out there right now.

[@janetelizabethburrows1354]

Nathan, that’s a great straight log. That’s the straightest log I’ve seen. 😮😅🤷‍♀️🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿💖

[@forestwolf60]

That is some beautiful white oak my man! It's going to make a gorgeous table (or whatever else you might make out of it)!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍