Squaring the Log into a Cant
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You Won't believe what we're milling with the Woodmizer!
What happens here
After removing the first two slabs, the log is hydraulically turned and repositioned to create a square cant (a squared-off log). The video shows the hydraulic arms of the sawmill rotating the log 90 degrees. More cuts are made to square up the remaining sides, ensuring the cant has consistent dimensions. This cant will then be used to mill the final lumber.
Goal: Transform the log into a rectangular cant for lumber production.
Tools and materials
- White Oak Log — The log being squared