Assessing Wood Quality and Changing Project Goal

What happens here

After a few cuts, the presenter inspects the milled surface of the red oak log, which is now a squared-off 'cant'. He identifies areas of rot, beetle holes, and worminess, noting that these imperfections make the lumber unsuitable for structural use or fence boards as initially intended. Instead, he decides to cut the log into decorative fireplace hearths or mantels, where the unique 'wormy' character would be desirable.

Goal: Evaluate lumber quality and adapt production plans.