This Amazing Log Had Rays Coming Out From Every Direction

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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! 👍

[@robertevans6481]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks buddy

[@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. 😁

[@ronniejones285]

Thanks!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

You bet! thanks Ronnie

[@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.

[@yoadrian7265]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@MONNIEHOLT]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I appreciate that!

[@janetelizabethburrows1354]

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

[@bigrebone]

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

[@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.

[@3h0und7]

I LOVE THE OUTTAKES!!!! Please give us 30-60 seconds at the end of every video of outtakes

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

👍👍👍

[@hotrodhog2170]

Nathan has Rays for days going on in this here video! What a beaut!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@hotrodhog2170]

@@OutoftheWoods0623 Always do and we're friends on fakebook as well!

[@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.

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

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

[@arypma]

Beautifully cut! And this beautiful song again!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@jimscales8054]

Dad gum them outtakes were funny as all get out!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@peternicholsonu6090]

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

[@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

[@barbaradavis393]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@jeffbeaver7622]

Beautiful white oak. Enjoy the outtakes.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@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

[@dejavu666wampas9]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Much appreciated!

[@jamesdaves7680]

I plan to come back and watch this one again once my sawmill arrives.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks

[@trex283]

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

[@randyroberts7055]

I like the outtake on the the bloopers at the end you did good

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@markrothenberg9867]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@eileencollins8799]

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

[@bdog3869]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@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

[@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

[@terryche1]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@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!

[@johncollins500]

Love your outtakes!!!!! Lol

[@nathanelliott9013]

Thanks for watching

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@robertsheffey8894]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching!

[@anthonywagner9873]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Nice

[@nmgreg11]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching!

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Always a great time Nathan! Thanks buddy!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

You bet

[@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

[@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 !! 😂

[@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!

[@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.

[@brianwestveer9532]

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

[@arthurkcooksr.6880]

Love the outtakes. We look forward to seeing them.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@lizarivera7741]

Loves the outtakes! Hilarious 😂

[@ArmsFamilyHomestead]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

lol

[@alwayssearching1882]

Now I understand the quarter sawing process. Thanks Nathan.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@janetelizabethburrows1354]

I can’t believe there wasn’t a single knot in it, WOW 😮😅❤🇬🇧👍

[@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. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻✋🏻✋🏻

[@dmorgan28]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@ohasis8331]

Man that is such beautiful straight grain. It's perfection in a nutshell :)

[@smev4341]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks! 😃

[@garysmallwood1]

Somedays You Get the Bear and Some Days the Bear Gets You??? Whoopee. Gary from Ga.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@brucegarrett7232]

Keep the out takes coming there great. You need a video of out takes only. Laugh myself silly. Love your German accent.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@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!

[@VeretenoVids]

Woof. I love quarter sawn oak so much!!

[@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.

[@retiringrenegade9874]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Any time!

[@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!

[@jimbrock8310]

Quarter sawing for vertical grain has been around forever! Very common in large fir on the west coast!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Of course. I didn’t say quarter sawing was new.

[@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

[@fastjazz]

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

[@d11rdozer]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Glad you like them!

[@alblanzjr]

Fabulously beautiful lumber!

[@tedc3895]

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

[@jeromewalton5553]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@Rahmad_Aoliya]

The saw looks really sharp

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Agreed

[@douglasrenkema]

Great video very nice Explanation about quarter sawing

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@adyfirth3701]

Brilliant outtakes.

[@kingwood4357]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@2930boone]

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

[@BCDanno63]

Nathan......!!!! I purely love your out-takes. Your sharp as a tack and the look on your face when you catch your fumbles is priceless.. I’ve got four Main Channels I subscribe to ... Yours is probably my overall favorite...Once the Holiday avalanche ($$$) is over I’ll see about giving your Patreon a slice of love.. I see some musical instruments in the background on some of your “live” bits. Maybe you could fill us in on what that’s about... ?? Your choice of music is in complete synch with your entire set up...

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching appreciate your time

[@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

[@LeAnimal65]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@larrysmith6499]

You make it look so easy

[@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.

[@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

[@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🇬🇧🇬🇧🎄🎄🎅🎅👍👍

[@randyroberts7055]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Happy holidays!

[@frontlinediy1814]

He Outtakes are awesome brother👍👊

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@ronniejones285]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

I appreciate that!

[@robert.brokaw3829]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@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!

[@treyporter7611]

I love the music on these videos

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks for watching

[@staceyswelding]

Love to see what your working!!!! The outtakes 🤣 to much sawdust flouting in the air! Lol

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

😁

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

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

[@maddmaxx6730]

Goodness Sakes Alive....🌳

[@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 !!

[@scottmarihugh1210]

Great video. Thanks for explaining the quarter saw process.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

You bet!

[@briggsahoy1]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

U2

[@raywilson800]

Those boards have a wonderful rustic look. Great video.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks 👍

[@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.

[@K-Fred]

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

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@brianramsey5534]

Those wedge off cuts would make decent fence posts around cattle, goats or sheep. They can last for years.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Interesting