Isolating the HEART of a WHITE OAK Log

In this video, I am attempting to isolate the heart of a white oak log on order to produce cleaner boards from the mill. The heart can make boards split and warp so making sure it shows up in as few boards as possible is very beneficial.

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[Shrugboatt]

Over the last three days you've secured a solid position as one of the top 3 homesteading channels on YouTube. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us

[powrguy]

People who have nothing to do but find fault, and comment negatively, are having personal issues of insufficiency and inferiority, in my experience. CONSTRUCTIVE criticism is one thing, constant ridicule for the sake of self-aggrandizement is quite another. Keep it simple, Troy, and do your thing as you have learned how and fits YOUR needs. Nice channel (real-life).

[jbbrown]

I ran saws for many years every day pretty much before PPE or even chaps were invented. I agree with you.

[bernardmacneil]

This is such a fantastic channel ! Real life modern homesteading! Thanks for putting these videos together !

[mikerogers]

I was on a farm, road on an old ford tractor sitting on the rear wheel splash guard going down the road to the corn fields with an old man driving the tractor. We would trim the edges of the fields and gather fire wood. PPE what the hell was that? I am 58 now and still hand sharpen my chaines. lighten up all. You can try to protect everyone, but mother nature will always make a new idiot that cannot get out of its own way. That was an awesome way to center that log. Outstanding video

[vermontmapleman]

Thanks for showing how you do that with a manual sawmill Troy. I have a motorcycle jack as well and probably wouldn’t have thought of using it! Keep the videos coming. I learn tons of good tricks from you.

[JohnSmith-tvep]

TROY, life lessons learned, most times happen AFTER the age of 20. As I can see retention of your knowledge of geometry has been preserved well.(VECTORS!!!) Good stuff..its all comin back ! LOL Thanks

[jodysappington]

i will never mill wood but should enjoyed watching you do it....thank you

[makingawesome]

This is perfect I just watched an older video where you detailed your barn build and I had some questions because my sawmill will be here in a week or two. Came here to your most recent video to ask where my comment would be seen and IT WAS A SAWMILLING VIDEO WHERE YOU INADVERTENTLY ANSWERED MY QUESTION! Also I've been watching and reading everything I can about milling and this is the first I've seen about jacking up the log to isolate the core. Very good stuff I'm gonna see what other milling videos you have made. Fellow West Virginian land owner here, love your stuff!

[victormcox]

"It is what it is!!" I love your videos. All that loose safety gear can get you in trouble also. Gain confidence with your soul and get about it! I do wear ear plugs. Because I love to hunt.. Keep on teaching us.

[joemc]

Nice job of explaining how to keep the heart out of your lumber. Kelly you just have to keep pushing Troy about the trim work.

[KaleidoscopeJunkie]

I've been watching you for 4+ years.
Crazy people are innately drawn to other crazy people.

[HarrisonCountyStudio]

I want one of these portable saw mills. You have really opened my eyes to the simplicity and value of those machines. My farm has been with out one long enough..

[davidj.mackinney]

It is your wood, your mill, and your farm.

[terrycarl]

I just love your outlook on things lmao it looks like you got that log cut without ppe

[ronyoung]

Thanks. I used to use a bottle jack to level logs on my old mill. New one has hydraulic toe boards, but there are still times when I need to jack the log. It is always good to have other people’s ideas to look at. BTW. I am a professional chainsaw operator. I’ve spent the last month on the couch and a few more weeks yet cause I tried to cut a point on a 2x4 in rubber boots. I at least you are wearing proper foot wear.

[ralphsullender]

Never used ppe the only time I was cut was sharpening the chain.

[frontlinediy]

I always enjoy your sarcasm. I hear so many creators on YouTube talk about the dumpster fire otherwise known as the comments. Don't let the negative commenter live rent free in your thoughts. Keep up the good work I run my chainsaw the same way:)

[jerrylittle]

Enjoyed the content. Thank y'all for sharing. 👍🇺🇸

[Dan-ozqb]

That Kioti sure earns her keep around the farm.