Turning log into wood slabs from @gobywalnut
The video shows the process of turning a 16,000 pound black walnut log into slabs of wood. The creator trims the log, loads it onto a sawmill, cuts it into slabs, removes metal, pressure washes the slabs, and reveals the grain. They also discuss their commitment to sustainability by replanting a tree for every slab sold.
Creator: @gobywalnut on Instagram
Transcript
Want to see how we turn a 16,000 pound black walnut log into slabs? We start by trimming off the limbs and the flare at the butt end of the log to make sure that it will fit on the sawmill. Next, we push the limits of our forklift to load the log onto the middle. This log was so heavy that we had to load one end at a time. Now it's time to fire up the mill. We put a fresh blade on for every cut. This tree was removed from a farm to make way for a housing development. We source most of our logs f
Topics: Craftsmanship, Manufacturing, Nature & Wildlife
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