Making the Initial Cuts from the Cant
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Firewood or Perfect Lumber? Red Oak that will blow your mind!
What happens here
The host identifies the current state of the red oak log as a 'cant', measuring 13.5 inches by 13.5 inches. He explains his intention to mill 1-inch thick boards from it. He will set the sawmill's computer to cut 1-inch slices, which accounts for the blade's kerf (thickness of the cut). He dampens the cut surface with a water bottle to reveal the beautiful grain of the red oak, demonstrating its potential for flooring, siding, or furniture. He then starts the Wood-Mizer LT40 sawmill and performs the first cut.
Goal: Mill 1-inch thick boards from the squared red oak log.
Tools and materials
- Hearing Protection — Protecting ears from loud sawmill noise
- Red Oak Log — The squared log being milled
- Safety Glasses — Eye protection from sawdust and debris
- Water Bottle — To dampen the wood surface to reveal grain
- Wood-Mizer LT40 Sawmill Wood-Mizer — To cut the red oak log into boards
- Work Gloves — Hand protection while handling lumber