Timber to Lumber, Sawmilling a Red Oak Log

[@garyfp4254]

George, this is one of the best sawmill channels, and the advice given is priceless. Retired 72 year old Jouneyman carpenter.

[@frankmartin-adirondackcampcab]

Gorge Thank you, videos never too long. I've been a carpenter my whole life and always respect the knowledge of the older wiser fellows. Now I am one, 64 and the young fellows come to me for advice. You are a inspiration to me and I appreciate how you explain all the details. I have a full woodshop and a Woodmizer LT15. Just retired and hoping to get more time on both. My wife teases me about my lumber yard as she calls it but is the first to keep anything I build and won't let me sell it...lol. Ps I love your supervisor... Thank you greatly again! Keep them coming! Frank Martin

[@georgefeener8682]

Please do not shorten your videos you are providing the right amount of info on the chosen topic thank you SIR

[@robertkeller5536]

Longer videos are a good thing. Thanks for the knowledge and the reasoning for the methods you present in these videos. I have never run a saw mill, but this stuff reminds me of the lessons I would learn from my grandfather when I was young. This stuff is so important to share.

[@georgewoodoftexas3509]

Thanks for the great comment. Look for my next video in about a week.

[@rolfnilsen6385]

This video was not long at all. It was very instructive and a bit of fun with your horse wanting company.

[@blainlehman1018]

Great watching you mill and listening to the knowledge you have to offer. Thank you.

[@stevefromlondon9175]

George the duration is fine I could watch them a lot longer love the horse Regards Steve UK London

[@loncarr7821]

I definitely enjoy the videos you have posted. Am learning a lot just hope I don't forget any of it 😜. Thanks again for all your knowledge.

[@jetjaxog]

Your videos are very informative. The duration is fine. Thx

[@markpearson3627]

Love the show. Nothing wrong with the length of the video. Got a good chuckle when you mentioned your extreme cold. I'm up north in Canada

[@williamhale6808]

It takes a life time to earn the kind of knowledge you have. So good to share it so freely . hope to watch much more !

[@louGriggs1944]

Good videos George. I'm not so much concerned about the length. The content makes you want more anyway. Thanks for a great job.

[@sandyullrich2188]

Thank you for taking time to show us your practical saw mill operation. I have cottonwood, sycamore and ash I'm hoping to use in the floor of our new house.

[@cliffordhart1592]

George, well done ! You always share your knowledge freely with others . I am pleased & proud to call you a friend.

[@wildreptiles]

Ive been running a little woodland mills band mill for a dew years and really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@The78bluedevils]

thanks for the wealth of information 👍

[@lumberright7743]

Thanks for putting out some really good info from an experienced Sawyer!!

[@circusmidway7302]

Amazing! Enjoyed seeing the process. A lot of work goes into what you do. Definately a labor of love. Thank you for sharing!

[@chancefears1759]

Great content!

[@samgibson684]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge That horse thinks it's a dog lol

[@georgewoodoftexas3509]

Thanks

[@allencarroll8868]

I have a question looks like you cut your log into a cant that’s a lot of turning could you cut on 3 sides and leave the bottom rough with bark and start cutting down to the bottom?

[@georgewoodoftexas3509]

Yes, any step that improves sawmill efficiency is a good one. Another thing I have discovered by listening to my customers is the NEW trend of natural edge boards on most lumber. Not really new but rediscovered in DYI videos and magazines. Most of my lumber I now cut straight through the log leaving a natural edge on both sides. If the customer wants a Stright edge on their boards after they buy them, I take it back to the sawmill. Stand it on its vertical edge and rip them a straight edge. Wider boards are easier to store while they dry and look more impressive to the buyer. Thanks for the question.

[@gabrielnoel2895]

Used cooking oil mix with a little diesel fuel works good

[@allenvinson]

Does that sawmill have double band wheels and blades

[@Bryan-yl7mg]

Don't worry about how long the video is. What I don't like is someone that zips through the log real quick and that's all there is. What's the point in that? I'd rather hear what's happening, understand your thought process, see how you handle any problems you run into, and get a good look at some nice lumber.

[@georgewoodoftexas3509]

Thanks for the nice comment.

[@dalehall9909]

Why didn't you quarter saw that?

[@tomclark3986]

not to long for me!