Milling an Ash Log with a Simple Bandsaw Sled 

In this video, I'll demonstrate how I turn small logs into usable lumber for small woodworking projects.
This is a piece of white ash that I found on the side of the road. I love finding pieces of timber like this, because you can often be surprised by what you find when you mill it up.
The sled I'm using to mill this log is a simple setup made of leftover pieces of MDF countertop fastened together using 3D printed 90 degree angle brackets. Three screws are used to hold the log into place while sawing.
You'll see in the video that this setup has its limitations. It's somewhat cumbersome to handle, it needs to be constantly supported while on the bandsaw, and you're limited to small logs. Fear not! I'm already working on a more "advanced" setup that I will be featuring in an upcoming video.
Despite these limitations, you can still get some nice pieces of lumber out of a setup like this. You'll see that one of the boards has a moderate amount of spalting to it. I'll be able to use this for some small shelving in the boys rooms, or process further to make some nice blanks for wooden pens.
If you have questions, constructive criticism, or feedback, let me know in the comment section!