This Log Is Way Too Big For My Sawmill, A Sawyer's Vlog

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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.

[@carolineb3527]

I used to have two cats and wondered if my neighbours ever thought of me as the mad old cat lady... but nine? Nathan, I hope you've got shares in a canned tuna factory!

[@richragan4810]

Thank you Nathan! I very much enjoy your "Vlog" videos because unlike so many other KZbinrs you share life with us! Your videos are terrific and I can't for the life of me understand how you get it all done. It's what sets you apart. I enjoy your comments when you're out and about and I Laugh everytime I see "Pajama People" in the conveince stores and at red box in the middle of the day!! Stay safe Buddy!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks buddy appreciate you

[@garyhunter6030]

the catalpa tree has large leaves. Growing up in Mississippi, and Louisiana there is a species of worms that eat only catalpa leaves. These worms make the best fishing bait for catfish and white perch.

[@aporter701]

They do up here in Ark. too!

[@russellmckay8896]

Got them in Texas too. Those worms are great fish bait

[@BuickDoc]

Just talked to a man who uses catalpa worms year round. How? He puts them in tupperware, covers them with water and freezes them! He said they last about 18 months...

[@bryansimmons3723]

Yep, growing up we had a couple on the farm and they made the best bait.

[@TheWoodsmanMilling]

@@BuickDoc sounds strange, but if it works, go for it.

[@geoffbuck6865]

What wonderfully atmospheric music over the end sequence! Very high production quality video as always...

[@johnthompson5370]

You sure have come a long way. Congratulations .... John 2023

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@raymondheath7668]

After looking at that log sitting on the ground I would suggest leaving it alone, it's infested with cats!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

lol

[@barbaradionne7768]

😂🤣

[@gaylonreedy8915]

When I was young, we called the neighborhood caltapa ‘the fish bait tree’.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

ln my life l have seen a lot of Catalpa trees but l ain't seen nothing like how huge that tree must have been...WOW....Thanks my friend...!

[@QwertYlust]

Being of the era of candy cigarettes and bubblegum cigars, we always called them Cigar Trees. They decorated themselves with giant heart shaped leaves, hanging seed pods that looked like 12" green beans (cigars), and kid friendly bark with limbs that called out "climb me".

[@joebuchanan9563]

Hi Nathan, I got a good friend up here in west central Illinois who runs a saw mill and turns bowls etc. He told me that the railroads used to use Catalpa to make ties. They even planted them along their right-of-ways so they would have a ready supply and there are a lot of remnants of Catalpa groves along where the old tracks used to run. Also, the green Catalpa worms are favored for fishing bait.

[@davidnielsen4490]

Good evening Nathan, This poplar log will produce some nice boards. You know there is only so much you can do when the blade gets dull. Tomorrow, starts another great week the LORD is giving us. Have a good one. I'm sure it will be productive for both of us.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Very true!

[@jamesw9930]

I like the fact that you did a Cat Scan on the log before you started. You can never be too sure about whats inside.

[@texasstararsenal1840]

Don't think I didn't see what u did there. Brilliant!

[@bamaman39]

I just knew that the wood Horder in you couldn't resist keeping some for yourself LOL 🤠

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoy watching your channel! I am very close to making a purchase on a bandsaw mill, and your work and methods are inspiring. I'm learning so much, and feel I should have a notebook with me at all times when I watch you! Truly appreciated! 👏👏👏

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Thundermuffin93]

So interesting to hear all the things they call this tree cross the states. Here in VA we call it yellow poplar and tulip tree too. Thanks for the vlog and excited to see that catalpa cracked open. Good luck with that Alaskan mill!

[@thomasallen3818]

I lost a 60’ Catalpa tree during Hurricane Harvey. I’ve got a huge section of the base that I saved because it has a large burl knob that went half way around it.

[@joshgathany2078]

Recent videos have been excellent and even more explanatory than before. Great to see improvement on your already great content, I love it.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Appreciate it

[@BillB23]

If that 880 with a 6' bar can't handle that log it can't be done. Glad to see things are progressing for you. Sometimes I think your production problems stem in part from you playing with the drone to produce the mesmerizing footage you show us. Seriously, your videography continues to get more engaging. Thanks again, Mr. Elliott, for a great video.

[@bethfrazier414]

I got lucky today at the farmers market. A guy turns bowls with a chainsaw and I got a poplar spoon from a 130 year old tree. So excited there’s some jewels out there for sure

[@onewhitestone]

in my neck of the woods, tulip tree wood is used for trim boards. The fine grain and few knots make good trim and takes paint well. Very stable once dried. I have never seen a catalpa tree that big either.

[@carlgustafson213]

Catalpa is really nice wood. Has a sort of coffee with cream color to it. I think it's really beautiful finished with boiled linseed oil and garnet shellac. The end grain is kind of crumbly, though; not great for dovetailing, but splined miters work well... My local sawmill has it occasionally. I buy it when I can get it.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Good to know!

[@dmorgan28]

I have never heard of catalpa wood. Really interesting. Cool video. Thanks 👍👍👍❤️

[@grahamallen3941]

That sure is one chunk of wood Nathan! Cannot wait to see that bad boy on the Alaskan mill!! Just had a look at that wood pile, you sure are going to be busy for a few months. Loving seeing all the kittens running around!. I also like that you are considering your neighbours and keeping them onside with what you are doing, nice one dear friend. Take care and be safe Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🌲🌲👍

[@robertmccarty5168]

as a woodcarver, i'm very jealous of you having a wood i've never worked before, even those barked first cuts you make to level the log on the mill.

[@brucegarrett7232]

Your videos are great I learn something every time I watch. Never thought about sterilizing wood or even the temperatures to dry. And as always music is great. You make me wanna go milling also. Love the termination for the different stages of milling

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for watching

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Thanks Kindly Nathan! Always enjoy a good Christmas show at least the mill! Blessings! DaveyJO in Pa.

[@alanatolstad4824]

This was nice! And I was happy to see some of your overage finally making its way out of the saw shed & into its new space! (I love watching that cute white kitty!)---Atypical weather here, oven-hot, and some rare thunder for our coastal location.---I'm interested in seeing just what the chainsaw looks like, after that build-up!!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks appreciate you

[@bobbyblizzard8488]

I tried your drywall scraper trick for dust when i milled a log last week, it’s a neat idea!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Great to hear!

[@texasstararsenal1840]

I love this guy. Very easy to watch and very informative about wood and sawing. I'll shut up now. Yep, that blade is dull. Terrible. Ok, bye for now. Will be looking for the follow up video. LOL!!! Too funny. 😀

[@James.......]

Looking forward to seeing that big log opened up

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Me2

[@tonygrimes13]

@@OutoftheWoods0623 *Buckin' Billy Ray Smith * helped use a Stihl 090 - 7 foot bar, Alaskan milling on historic massive walnut tree. See kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYLImoKFhsl_pMU - Maybe you have already sen this!

[@Imageloading...]

@@OutoftheWoods0623 where's the follow up video?

[@daveyjoweaver5183]

Thanks Kindly Nathan! Poplar is great for taking stains. You can make it look like other woods pretty easily and sometimes you really have to look closely to see it is poplar. Catawba, the way I always heard people call it here in Pa. My mentor told me it was originally sold around here by salesmen, who said it would grow fast and look like mahogany. Back in the early days. My mentor was born in 1889 and remembered people talking about the mahogany trees. There is one close by me that must be between 4-5'. And there's a huge burl on the side. It's right by an old house and is quite beautiful. Thanks again and Blessings! DaveyJO

[@matchcuttree522]

That cool glad to see you getting a use out of that log I was the guy that fell that log. Can’t wait to see what she looks like.

[@jamesdeery5377]

Great looking piece of lumber. Can't wait to see the slabs. Know how you feeling about the cats. Just went from 1 to 7. Yip our cat gave us six little surprises. 🐈 🇬🇧😽

[@brianwestveer9532]

I'll definitely wait to see the chain saw mill,

[@KChandler9362]

Poplar makes good wooden shacks or shingles for a roof. Swells up fast when it rains giving a better seal. At least that’s what the old timers have told me back in the day

[@michaelkrutz5737]

I can't wait to see what that huge log looks like slabbed. Weather looks awesome in Tennessee.

[@juliebaker6969]

My in-laws used to have a catalpa tree (pronounced like ka-TOWEL-pa) that was every bit of 4 feet across. They wanted to have it cut down since it was growing into the side of the garage. This was about 20 years ago. They decided to live with it when they got a couple of estimates to have it cut down. The CHEAPEST estimate was over $2,000.00, and only if the sawyer could keep all of the wood. They lived in town and the tree sat between their garage and the neighbors dining room about 4 feet away. There were also electric and phone lines running right past it. I always wanted a cross cut slab out of it for a dining table. When my in-laws moved, the new owners tore down the garage and left the tree standing. I haven't been back there in over a decade, it may still be standing.

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Catalpa also has extremely large leaves, and beautiful blue flowers in April/May.

[@kevin-sawmill-lx25]

Enjoy your videos. Keep them coming!

[@SilverWedge]

I love your drone shots. A hill in Illinois is a highway overpass.

[@jamesvannoy8304]

I had a small catalpa tree cut years ago to see what it would look like,not to impressive until it drys and goes through the planer.

[@charlesmatthews9946]

Nice wood it drys nice and works nicely with pretty color and grain

[@1982MCI]

Hey Nate!! That is a nice Catalpa log but if you head up a bit further into the Midwest , Ohio, Indiana, Iowa and you’ll see Catalpa trees that will hit 60”. They grow the best drag gum fishing worms 🐛 that you can start picking bout this time of year if the frost didn’t get the blooms, lol 😜 I grew up in Ohio with those huge Catalpa trees and the best fish dinners, the worms were a special treat for those catfish and they could not resist

[@haroldsprenkle4173]

Got to tell or retell a story, you see I listened to the old timers back when I was a pup. Old neighbor Tevis had a mill, as did his father before him. One day he was talking about catalpa wood. Said it was the best for a boat, light, fairly strong and rot resistant. Back when I was carving some fishing lures I got a couple decent sized pieces and sealed up the ends and set them to dry. Should make a lure again, black bomber copy?

[@breathoflifefarm7197]

Sure do enjoy your videos. Thanks for making them!

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

😁😁🤣. Those cats got da’hell outta there when that log it the side panels of the trailer. 😂😂

[@nathanelliott9013]

😂😂👍

[@davidhensley76]

As a reformed offbearer I can say dead white pine was my least-hated lumber to handle, then poplar. I liked the greens & purples in poplar.

[@garyarmstrong4597]

So lucky to have quality carving trees over your way. I would imagine out of one tree there would be hardly any waste due to the demand from carvers and carving groups.

[@j.d.linkdesigns9263]

That log is the typical size of what I mill with my double ended alaskan mill. I usually quarter them, it makes it easier to load on the band mill. I have learned to come in from both ends almost to the middle and leave a small piece (about 6 or 8 inches) uncut in the center. Then roll the log 90 degrees and cut it the whole length. I take another chainsaw and cut out the remaining 6 or 8 inches out of the two halves and its quartered without having to set up the rip guide again, and it holds together while you make the final cut. You have an awesome log there, friend! Best of luck to you with it!

[@williamellis8993]

I'm anxious to see that catalpa tree being cut. When I was younger we called those cigar trees because of the seed pods. There's a lot of them here in Ohio. Stay safe. Bill

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks Bill,

[@allenhenry1113]

Question for ya! I have a few standing oak trees. They have punk wood, rot, about an inch of 2ft round tree. Is it good to cut for lumber? Wow that was a big log!! Cannot wait to see ya cut it up.

[@EskimoChild169]

If I could offer some advice- (aslo no idea if you've milled with a chainsaw previously so if so, disregard) , BUT, When you mill with the Stihl, check on the air filter, milling can clog it quicker, also increasing the oiler on the chain isn't a bad idea. A milling chain also makes life a lot easier and keeps the cuts clean! Looking forward to seeing that log cut up!

[@pamappleby1400]

Can’t wait to see you tackle that Catalpa!!!

[@uncletom1986]

Would love to see you using that Alaskan saw mill to prep it for the woodmiser

[@exotictones1054]

Enjoy it all.any family to help out.

[@golfbravowhiskey8669]

Man we have those trees here in east tx. That name is any where from fataga, to cataba, but mostly fishing worm tree !

[@bluepvp900]

My grandfather kept catalpa trees in his yard because a particular type of caterpillar grew on them. We used them for catfish bait, mostly in his ponds. Interestingly, he lived in western KY, for all I know these could have been one of those. You pronounced it like he did, for what that's worth, though he may have said it wrong.

[@meehd01]

I milled a log that was 42" in diameter and 25' long about 3 months ago. I have a Timberwolf sawmill and it can handle it and even logs bigger than that. 48" max up to 29' long. That Kubota diesel engine is a horse to.

[@michaeljaks5720]

Come on friends!!! Like and comment for our guy, you know....the algorithm thing. Great videos, just started watching your content, WOW!!!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Much appreciated

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Love seeing your cats!

[@Unclesmokey314]

the guitar work you pick out is unreal...

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

ty

[@drycreek3204]

We've always called it Catawba around here in NC. Catawba worms for fishin, Catawba County, town of Catawba & Catawba river.....

[@dalekentjr.2431]

i am glad i am not the only one that cant say the name of the same tree i just sawed the same tree about 6 months ago it is beautifull lumber mine was about 26" across

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Nice. How did you saw it?

[@davidhuston6677]

That's what I always called it . Those trees draw a butterfly or moth that would lay eggs that turned into a catapiller about the size of a thumb and when I was living in Indiana all those many, many years ago we would use them for fish bait .

[@dustydave9347]

We used to have some of those by the interstate. We called them catawba worm trees. Yeah we're country. Probably butchered the name real bad. Worms good for fishing. Great video as always. 👍 👍

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Interesting!

[@stephenbrown571]

I’ll go with what you called that log. LOL 😂

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Can't wait to see more

[@dalekentjr.2431]

i got a woodland sawmill this spring and have put it to work i got a little over 55 hrs on it

[@bobfisher8159]

Please tell us about the equalizing and conditioning steps for lumber. Do you equalize before sterilizing? Do you condition after sterilization?

[@homersreluctantodyssey2508]

that catalpa is a great score, awesome lumber

[@marklengal9990]

Wood you be willing to sell some small blanks for wood turning? I can’t wait to see it cut open. 👍👍👍. It’s all good Nathen if you can’t. Thanks for all the great videos

[@johnallen2214]

Chainsaw milling is my game (hobby only) but I often watch your vids and dream of a band mill for myself :-) Hope you have a rip chain for your Granberg. Standard chain will work but is slow and requires more effort to move through the log. Dont rush first cut setup. Have fun and looking forward to video of your Granberg experience.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

thanks John,

[@animatronics623]

Great video

[@johnnygsdiy1981]

Great video! I guess you can never get away from the flat out evil in this world (Shawn McCoin)! I appreciate the knowledge you provide and the great videography! 👍👍

[@kathyjones8656]

Daniel Arms told me to check this out. Amazing!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks for coming

[@JATIFORTUNACHANNEL]

I love woodworking sawmill

[@jamesyoung4633]

Like what you are doing.

[@1eyedjackxo]

I hope you're paying those cat's a fair salary for assistance in strategizing the best way to yielding the best cuts on each log, good help is hard to find, best channel on KZbin

[@inspectr1949]

Catalpa is great turning wood; coffee color, stable, turns nice.

[@richarddriggers9791]

Sir what happened to the Catalpa tree that you were going to cut in half with the chainsaw with the 6 foot bar? I was looking forward to seeing you mill that log.

[@Ms.W529]

I love your videos. Where in eastern Tennessee are you? I’ve spent a lot of time on the Ocoee. LOVE that area.

[@Me16768]

We’ve always pronounced it kuh-tah-buh. The catalpa has larva worms which are great for fishing. Basically crack for panfish.

[@edfrawley4356]

I think I would have assumed that the log would fit the mill once you were able to square it up but then started to wonder if you could raise the blade high enough to clear it to make the squaring cuts

[@Sailor376also]

Catalpa,, I like catalpa,, beautiful covered in white flowers each spring. Great shade tree. Poplar wood,, is extremely stable once cured, cuts, sands, planes, shapes, easily and its true sterling quality is paint retention. If you are making moldings or trim boards that you are intending to paint,, interior primarily,, but exterior too. Use poplar. Paint loves to stick to poplar. My front doors,, made 30 years ago 2.25 inches thick,,, 3 feet wide, and 8 feet tall, a pair of huge French doors,, solid poplar. Has not moved even a 1/16th of an inch in 30 years. They always swing easy (a bit like swinging a vault door). All the baseboards in that house,, all the stair rails, spindles, balusters,, poplar. Outdoor fluted square columns,, poplar. The pattern makers wood.

[@christopherscarpino8994]

Beautiful music. Thanks.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Thanks buddy

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

That catalpa tree gets worms in it that eat the leaves. Great catfish bait. Some folks keep them just to harvest the worms.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

Yes it does!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

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[@crosscutwoodworking7243]

Can you share a link to the video of cutting this big catalpa log? I would to watch you use the chainsaw mill to split it and see what is inside.

[@jimmieburleigh9549]

Ha when I saw the log my mind went to a chainsaw mill would sure be handy to take some width off it to fit it on the mill. But yeah I wouldn't cut it in half I'd cut slabs of the sides till it fit mill. Plus you going to catch fits with it pinching trying to half it with the weight

[@lennylampo8304]

Had a big ole Catalpa in my parents back yard...great climbing tree fo the neighborhood kids. Not sure if the diameter of the trunk, but it had to be close to the one you have.

[@lennylampo8304]

fyi...used to call it an "Indian cigar tree",

[@hotrodhog2170]

Hey Nathan, what is the black cylinder thing in front of the saw blade? Looks to be about a foot tall and 6" in diameter. Can't wait to see the chainsaw mill unboxing!

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

debarker maybe?

[@hotrodhog2170]

@@OutoftheWoods0623 I've seen it move out of the way on a few cuts. It is right in front of the blade and the guides. I'm not a saw mill guy so I was just curious as to what it is. It is the black cylinder thing. Kinda looks like a starter standing on end.

[@robertdailing3147]

We call catalpa Flash wood. Burns Hot & Fast. Cut 1 cord catalpa, 3 oak. Pronounced "cut Al pa"

[@sc0tte1-416]

Man that is a beautiful chunk of wood.

[@charlesmatthews9946]

Love catalba butifull wood carvs nice machines easy and pretty stable to

[@billmorris2613]

Good morning from St John Parish, Louisiana 21 Aug 20.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

👍👍👍👍

[@betrickey]

How about a garden tour. Looks like your garden is doing great in the background.

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

👍👍👍

[@dalgguitars]

You gotta put something in that open light socket in the kiln control box. It's driving me crazy. Admittedly I'm a little OCD about safety. Thanks for all the videos!

[@TIznus]

Beautiful country... where in TN are you located?

[@ledenhimeganidleshitz144]

At this date it is late. But let me vent a bit anyway. I think the numbers you quoted were 43 inch diameter and your mill throat was about 34. Rather than cut the Catulpa in half use the Alaska mill to square up to a Cant. You actually don't loos much in kerf. The kerf loss goes with the off cuts as you will set the edge of the kerf width on the outside of the cant. It wouldn't matter if the kerf were 6 inches thick you would end up with the same size cant. You'll end up with about a 30 inch cant, could be a bit larger. If the log is a bit oval and doesn't fit the mill you will not need to take off many boards to make it fit and still the kerf loss is small. Work the trig of a square inscribed in a circle and I think you will get the idea. SIN (45°) I think is what you are looking for. ~= .7 (very rought figure). 43*.7 should be the approximate size of the cant. +/- a bit for taper and what you want to do about waning.

[@robertblack6941]

Catawpa is one type I was hoping you’d get to, but if its too big, what can you do? Anyway, you certainly live in one of the more scenic parts of the country.