We were given the opportunity & immense challenge in milling this extremely rare and ancient Sinker Cypress stump. It was originally excavated nearly 30 feet deep near the Mississippi River. The tree was estimated to be about 2000 years old at death. The stump is believed to have been buried for 5000+ years. Ultimately, a sample of this wood is being carbon dated by the University of Arkansas for final confirmation. Such a unique, challenging and rewarding opportunity for the Texas Urban Sawmill. We will share the carbon dating information when the tested is completed to all our SUBSCRIBERS! So don't miss out & PLEASE subscribe and also share this video.
PART 1 is focused on the arrival and all the prep work that was involved prior to milling the stump into live edge slabs. The stump was over 8 feet tall and weighed about 10,000 lbs!!! Watch your hands, feet and arms!!
PART II is focused on the milling process and showing the natural beauty found in the "soul of the tree".
MORE ABOUT US:
We operate the Texas Urban Sawmill near Austin, Texas. We run the largest urban sawmill in Texas focused on re-purposing older growth trees. We specialize in historical trees, especially those with immense sentimental value, which we transport, mill & kiln dry in order to produce a variety of urban lumber products that are intended to be enjoyed by future generations! Of course, we also sell lumber and live edge slabs directly to the public. We also will custom mill logs and provide kiln drying services for any type of custom residential and commercial project!! No one is Texas deals with more challenging removals or larger sawmill & adaptive tree re-use projects.
Devin is a biomedical engineer, ex-biotech product development manager and regulatory affairs director gone rogue! He said "Screw Corporate America" and decided to found the Texas Urban Sawmill in 2018 and is a huge advocate across Texas supporting interests for new urban sawmill start-ups.
Filmed on location at our facility located in Dripping Springs, TX.
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Are these slabs for sale? YES!!! These slabs will be available for sale by our client, Red Falcon Woodworks. Check out Kevin's facebook page at:
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Special thanks to:
Kevin Madden of Red Falcon Woodworks for giving us this challenge and for being such a committed client!
For my daughter, Kate, for being a mud queen! And for my B partner, Brent, for being the mud king!!
Primary Equipment Used:
Woodmizer WM 1000 sawmill
Hyster 120 Forklift (12,000 lbs)
Freightliner FLD120 with 9-ton crane & Cummins Big Cam III
Mustang 7600 Skid Steer
Husqvarna 395XP (modded with bore and port work)
RYOBI 1,700 psi Electric Pressure Washer
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