This Log was in their Burn Pile 🤯

[@l.p.1681]

Thank you for helping me to make peace with my neighbor! I'm a 68-year-old lifelong TREE HUGGER. I bought my home 25 years ago,, largely because it is surrounded by lovely trees. I spend a lot of time in my beautiful, peaceful backyard. Two years ago a young man bought the house next door. He chopped down almost every tree on the property. My soul cried every time I heard the hideous screech of his chainsaw. Then he brought in a sawmill. I was so angry that I had to listen to him "murder " the trres. Then I found your youtube channel. Your appreciation of the wood is simply joyful! I love watching you splash water to inspect and savor the unique beauty of each slab! Watching you really helped me to see my noisy neighbor in a new light. Thank you!

[@robertlafnear7034]

Darn good thing you DO NOT live in Oregon... we kill trees by the Hundreds of Thousands.

[@AnHebrewChild]

did your neighbor do anything with the wood? Why did he cut the trees down?

[@richardthornhill4630]

Would be really nice to see some finished products from these amazing slabs.

[@davehanson6915]

Their website has a gallery of items they made for sale

[@mm9773]

Bunch of wood encased in plastic. Some people like it.

[@paulfowler3416]

Yes

[@sithus1966]

@@mm9773 Spalt is also known as rot, you have to or it's useless.

[@Golden-dog88]

thanx for saving my time… I watch these for the process and the FINISHED RESULT

[@hitnorcal]

Matt - we need to do a follow up video when they build the table so we can see what this turns out to like!

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

At a minimum it would probably be 6 months before a table could be started... Proper drying and wood stabilizing needs to be done first. I'm on board with a translucent epoxy... Maybe add some fiber lights to highlight the smaller voids.

[@dalhousieDream]

@@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va More like over a year if it's been outside...

[@jakefromstatefarm9721]

You’ve seen it a thousand times already, or at least some variation of it. Cut off a few random pieces to make it look natural, fill in the negative spaces with an unnatural colored epoxy, throw some pre fabbed black steel legs on it and call it a day.

[@gordbaker896]

These guys will likely turn it into firewood.

[@petersuydam2911]

The people I know will pay thousands upon thousands for those final pieces of art. Mother Nature at her finest. Great find gentleman.

[@williampope3531]

Mother Nature at her finest, indeed!! Man himself cannot creat such art.

[@conservativerealist]

People will pay thousands just for the blank slab as it is.

[@robertwelch5584]

Spoken like a true wood turner. With a huge tree trunk in front of him waiting to be slabbed he pulls out one of the cutoffs and says it will make great bottle stopper blanks. Got to love that!

[@TheBigburcie]

I'm guilty of the same thoughts, mainly because I don't have the tools or shop space to do full river table type projects.

[@kevkeelan5106]

I can't imagine, it gets much better than this. Well done gentlemen 👍

[@ellenl.5581]

Absolutely beautiful set of office furniture, desks, cabinets and tables. Somewhere it must be seen and enjoyed.

[@sillyputty1949]

Matt, you should talk to these guys and have them send pics of a finished project form some of these slabs so we can see how they turn out. I bet they are SPECTACULAR!!!

[@aok2727]

So fun to hear the banter of three enthusiastic humans, making plans

[@timothypirnat3754]

Beautiful, unusual, and unique, Matthew. Filling in some of the spaces with the smaller pieces of burl was a cool idea. Minimize your artificial fillers.

[@chrisbarr1359]

Matt, thank you for another uer great video! Wishing you, Lindsay and the kids a safe & happy summer. 🌞🍦⛱️🍦🚣🍦🏊

[@bay9876]

Whatever that tree lived through left those memories and events are forever cast in it's trunk, log and slab. Beautiful how nature faces the challenges an writes it's story into the wood pattern, shape and colour. Good one for a Tee Shirt.

[@inspiringbuilds]

Good find, tons of character and they will make some nice builds! 👍

[@alanblasczyk1779]

That is super neat. I would also love to see some finished product.

[@jamesh.maloyjr.6940]

Matthew and friends great work as always.

[@jrmintz1]

Nature never fails to amaze with its beauty! Holy smokes that's gorgeous!

[@rogerdudra178]

Greetings from the BIG SKY. Well done, you guys saved it.

[@davidhaworth7152]

Those slabs in the background look amazing and this burl and log were a treat!

[@donwilliams3626]

This tree survived a rough life to yield such a fantastic pile of firewood. Fortunately, today its inner beauty has been exposed. I'll be checking their channel to see what becomes of these natural creations.

[@jeffgauthier3413]

I always knew that burls are like unwrapping a gift! That pattern is insane!! Crazy cool! Would love to see your finished tables! You hit the jackpot on that one! Thanks for sharing your videos! Wow!!

[@rp2358]

Some of the most impressive cuts I've seen

[@Rogster559]

What awesome slabs I would love to see at least one of these in it’s finished product, best wishes from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@trishblakely3476]

Spectacular! Can we eventually get some follow up on what these pieces become?

[@samuelluria4744]

Matt has a lot of videos, and there will definitely be a follow-up.

[@samuelluria4744]

Matt has a lot of videos, and there will definitely be a follow-up.

[@samuelluria4744]

Matt has a lot of videos, and there will definitely be a follow-up.

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* Every one of those slices were Fabulous. I would enjoy watching pieces being made & Finished pieces.. So Many possibilities... Glad you decided to look at it.. Thanks!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Love the troll or owl at 1:45! and drool, drool, drool! “Pen blanks and bottle stoppers” means these guys know the value of every scrap of wood!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@jeffangus7749]

Matt. Thank you for sharing such interesting and entertaining videos. I always look forward to your videos…. I’m a long time woodworker typically using domestic hardwoods. I always learn something new from your milling adventures. Godspeed.

[@claireF-14D]

You guys saved a masterpiece canvas. I hope you post a video on the final product you create with the burl. Can't wait to see.

[@bradleytuckwell4881]

Great save guys it’s going to make a lot of stunning projects

[@nhwoodmilling]

I think I get too excited when Matt drops a new sawmill video

[@garyknable1155]

Hard to beleave that was almost firewood WOW great choice. So many would have never cut this log.

[@heaven-is-real]

Beautiful wood grain, thanks for showing it.

[@joeboyd4064]

Yesssss, seeing the finished products would be great!

[@vharrald]

That is truly some beautiful wood... Make some great tables, that's for sure

[@jimholbrook3492]

I have watched a lot of wood cutting but I have never seen one like this one EVER, WOW what a log. I would like to see what you guys make out of this beautiful piece of wood

[@robertpearson8546]

As an artist, I really love the appreciation of the natural wood. A fad in computer "design" is to tack wood on the cabinet. But their understanding of "wood" is printed "woodgrain" on plastic. Please send some 4"x8"x¼" pieces with actual character to Gamers Nexus so they can see what wood really is.

[@misty4782]

Wow ... I can't find any other words to describe this burl. Stunning. God bless.

[@georgeblankenship3283]

Really like to see these beautiful slabs with finish on them.

[@Brian-os9qj]

Spectacular design by nature and saw

[@fleurdelune5240]

Simply beautiful! ❤ Thanks for sharing. Ps: When you mentioned "Isle of Spalt" the Google Fi commercial popped up with a couple stranded on a deserted island. Very funny. 😊

[@catgynt9148]

Leopard walnut... quite interesting figuring. Matt, please post a follow up with these guys when they are using these slabs. It would be great to see this in the real world. Thanks Matt. Cheers

[@KevinMauch-t4e]

I'm envisioning dozens of outrageously cool guitar bodies.

[@stephenr.williams9008]

An awesome piece of wood and great video, Thanks Guys!!

[@iamwad2216]

Being a bowl turner, it makes me cry to see this beautiful piece slabbed. Wonderful grain.

[@gregorymuller763]

I am glad this escaped the burn pile!

[@167curly]

That was great fun to watch at the comfort of my desk.

[@beckyd712]

Oh man, I would LOVE an "Executive Desk" made of one of those beautiful slabs with one side made flat (like the typical desk edge). I think an epoxy covered slab desktop with the log-slice natural outer edge contour would make an amazing desk. It would be a cause of desk envy for sure! Simple sturdy legs at each end are all that'd be needed, the slab is the star!

[@MrFHLH]

Wow some beautiful looking slabs, make some fabulous furniture.

[@galewhiteman2047]

That was enjoyable to watch. Some beautiful slabs.

[@judgetk8327]

Beautiful wood guys. I hope you got creative with it.

[@peterellis4262]

Color, patterns, figure - just WOW!

[@deebatroha9974]

Ohhhh my goodness! I want a piece soooo so bad!❤❤❤❤

[@danaskubic2145]

Lots of weird figured grains in that piece, thanks for sharing Matt.

[@dalepatton4861]

Revealing the inner beauty! Fantastic!

[@BradBelbas]

Very happy the sound effect at 21:53 made the final cut 😂

[@FrankMuchnok]

Guys, I've been watching your videos for a while now and wonder if you've been in contact with any custom gunmakers? Some of the pieces that aren't efficient for furniture production might be just what a custom flintlock rifle needs to set it off. And I understand that they will pay very well for highly figured stock blanks. Also, another vote for seeing some finished products as well as the prep and build process. Thanks !

[@sea-ferring]

Beautiful beyond words!

[@sea-ferring]

Is it weird to just hang pieces of wood on your walls?

[@johnballance1971]

Those were beautiful slabs, but the last two were amazing.

[@artiejohnson703]

These are absolutely beautiful slabs. Would love to see what you all make out of them.

[@murrayandru7527]

Good Stuff Matt , enjoyed That video Large ... Thanks for sharing!!

[@dzymslizzy3641]

What a gorgeous piece of wood!

[@mackbegley]

love to see finished products form this tree.

[@bigpapadaddyo6937]

Those looked like carpenter bees. Harmless. Great looking log too!

[@WilfredEllerbeck]

Wow. What a fantastic table the could become.

[@discerningx3375]

amazing character. so many different things going on!

[@lyndamcardle4123]

I really like good old plain walnut but, this freak of nature is gorgeous !

[@karenk4793]

Wowzers! So beautiful!

[@deedracrabtree6763]

You guys definitely have to show us in a cpl videos of what you make of it. Thanks a really serious beautiful tree.

[@Psycwingify]

First time watcher here. That bottom slab of the first cut. Damn that looks like a beautiful vertical art piece! Could epoxy with a dark wine bottle reddish purple and sell it to a winery! Or heck a restaurant as a door to the wine room.

[@born2soon]

In the right hands, that is several thousand dollars worth of wood. Looking forward to see what you do with it. The narrow pieces would make a beautiful shuffleboard for a man cave. I haven't seen that done yet. Love your videos!

[@marilynbender7257]

Just the appreciation you guys are showing for this beautiful wood make me hit the subscribe. I am so jealouse !!! good jealousy but jealous.

[@timothyanvik5961]

Wow,Those were Amazing!

[@amadomata459]

Great work. Thank you.

[@robertr4193]

Some of those pieces at the end as you were talking about what to make out of them If the live edge was on the curved side it would make a natural kind of wrap around large desk. Make the curved side the side you would set at and square off the opposite side and the ends. Almost like an L shaped table/desk.

[@barriesmith3489]

From an ugly log so much beauty I remember this from before but great to see again

[@dwightbauer6705]

Good morning Cremona family

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Talk about unique. Sure hope to see some final product.

[@bethbleas8378]

The curl looks really dimensional!

[@mauriceryton]

Oh wow, that was insanely beautiful. Thankfully they did not burn it. The bees and walnuts were a bonus too. Matt, you’re living the dream.

[@cydniedonat7635]

I'm in love with it all but especially the piece at 23:50. Lord, I want all of it.

[@jaybauer6978]

When he loaded it on the bed after the first cut, it looked like a giant mandrake root. Too cool!

[@helenjohnson7583]

Thanks to all three of you!

[@davidhaworth7152]

Don’t you mean, all tree of you? 😮😊

[@onewhitestone]

Great beautiful one of a kind lumber. Would love to see what they make out of them. Do they have a channel or site?

[@keithhaycraft3765]

Those blokes are going to have an exciting time doing something with these slabs. Their imaginations will be able to run wild. I have no doubt that what they create will be extraordinary.

[@reecewatson5311]

Matt, I had an idea. To help you secure wonky logs, make some brackets that you can bolt in to your deck. Then drop a short beams where you need them. Get some 2x4, 2x6, 2x8 metal or do wood in 2x5, 2x7 or what ever size you want...

[@steelandtreeE407]

Beautiful. Would liked to have seen the small slabs from the burl itself.

[@denisprollius8924]

Fantastic, I would love to call that seat mine.

[@rapidrrobert4333]

The curly "rotten Bananas" stuff is improvised jazz, and the solid with occasional curls and burls is "classical" (through composed) music and through composed jazz. That, and all sorts in-between. The analogy is really clear.

[@OldsmobileCutlass1969Va]

19:45 That whole "ear" looks like a monster quilted turkey feather fungi!

[@ericcorse]

The best Matt's impersonation of Harpo at 7.54

[@billmiller4800]

You've got the makings of a wonderfully curved desk there. A rectangle would not do it justice.

[@PaulBanas-m6w]

Always want to see a finished product 🙏🤷‍♂️

[@pamelaharrison3196]

Absolutely beautiful wood would love to see it finish.

[@PatrickPoet]

I was feeling bad for the bumble bees for a minute but then I realized there's a shit ton of logs in the yard and this is an upgrade for them:)

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

Amazing Log! 🤩

[@jbmckean]

some real nice walnut burl for sure its beautiful.

[@michaelholmes4808]

"The Isle of Spalt." Great name for a coffee table or side table!

[@kittty2005]

I knew a family that lived in the Ann Arbor area in southern Michigan, when they moved north to Charlevoix, they brought 21 slabs cut for tables 4 inches thick from a 6 foot black walnut stump, he had 80 acres of black walnut forest that he held onto when he moved, This was 47 years ago, most of the small trees had some parasite he couldn't bring any of that up but the slabs were finished and he brought those. The infested trees he could sell for fire wood or gunstocks ,but the latter had to be clear seasoned wood. He came north and totally changed his career path to real estate sales, his youngest son picked up where he left off. I'm 70 years old and I can't remember his name it's been 35 years since I saw him.

[@anneturner2018]

I see woodturners going crazy!😊

[@davidluca7634]

I would love to see some of the finished slabs, Whatever happened to your slab veneers from a few years ago?

[@mcremona]

Shelved it

[@mlt6322]

@@mcremona You have 2 cant hooks on the mill, you could have just pulled that end block back level if it really mattered.