Slabbing the Smaller Maple Crotch (Big Logs #1)

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Last spring, I saw a firewood posting on craigslist for some really large logs. The trees were removed as part of a street widening project. I was able to get 5 of them starting from the smallest. The biggest logs I was unable to get due to their size. This crotch section was just one part of a much larger silver maple tree.
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@mcremona 7 лет назад

Who has the crotch count?

@ericosterhout7564 7 лет назад

one large crotch yielded 7 small crotches including one that has a ball (Burl) on it... lol

@Typersx1 7 лет назад

Matthew Cremona how can I buy one of them for a dinning room table project?

@MidtownSkyport 7 лет назад

I lost count. You outdid yourself there Matt, well done Also, I can imagine you could get some some beautiful guitar bodies with that quilting etc. Maybe even using some of those bark inclusions as features, but that's just what I'd do with it (well, that's the plan)

@KevinJohnson-hi1xf 7 лет назад

I was thinking you should have crotch count in the corner... dings whenever you say crotch

@shaweehillsworkshop4226 7 лет назад

sombrero!!

@mimiashford5544 5 лет назад

Matthew...you are the very definition & epitome of a true American. LOVE watching bc my dear Grandpa was a logger, road builder & wood worker in the 30's though the 60's, along with his 6 brothers. Like you, he always built what he needed machinery-wise & could repair anything. Nice to see someone so young keeping the 'small mill' alive. I think there are few vocations purer than working respectfully with trees & wood. Bless you & your family.

@ericmichael1964 7 лет назад

Does it ever dawn on you, that this wood is considered to be less than trash to most people? Like gold to me. Can only imagine the joy of seeing these slabs as they come off that beast.

@umbalaba 7 лет назад

I am in awe that you are able to process wood of this size. Just wow!

@pellywoodworks594 7 лет назад

Incredible slabs my friend, you have worked hard for this!

@robshamel3210 7 лет назад

Pelly Woodworks im guessing if it were to break under there it would lessen some damage?

@robertpearson8546 Год назад

I'm so glad that you went with the skid steer and the telehandler instead of the hydraulic positioners for the saw bed. In software design, you do not really know all the challenges of building something until you have completed the build. You now know enough to build another one.

@davidjanuszewski5020 7 лет назад

Looks like you have a good-neighbor, no fence between you and him... Shows the respect and friendliness..

@MRrwmac 7 лет назад

Matt, that trailer arch lift you built is awesome, amazing, and astoundingly strong!! Thank you so much for showing us how you loaded the humongous logs onto the mill bed and transported the slaps off! Your right, the beauty in those logs is memorizing!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks Mac!

@revtmyers1 7 лет назад

I think you have just become the envy of every woodworker or those who wish to be. Great job and congratulations on a successful mill.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you Thomas!

@juliomcdermott4696 7 лет назад

Fantastic results! And that fact you made the mill and you made the trailer set up and you do it solo. Winning. An inspiring man to all who watch. Take care, regardless of crotch size.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you!!

@bobs344 7 лет назад

Started watching again . Why is it so fun to watch logs get milled up?!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

no idea :)

@grntitan1 7 лет назад

I've seen your trailer numerous times, but I'm still impressed with your creativity with that design. That thing is slicker than deer guts on a doorknob.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

:) thanks!

@1rustytree 7 лет назад

You just proved there is no such thing as overbuilt! Those slabs were something!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+1rustytree hahaha thanks!

@JimG31547 7 лет назад

Matt, Looks like you are just about set with inventory to start a lumber operation. Thanks for taking time to video and share, Jim

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks Jim!

@kevinwoodcock7578 7 лет назад

I can only imagine how pumped you must be... That mill is a monster...

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Kevin Woodcock so crazy pumped!

@felixreali7101 7 лет назад

I have the utmost respect for you Matt.

@edsautter51 7 лет назад

Thanks Matt, enjoyed every single minute of this. Wish I had you closer I'd be over buying wood all the time.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks Ed!

@Mercmad 7 лет назад

I see people discussing your pricing here. Many years ago as a Sawmill engineer i went out into the bush to oversea the dismantling of a big bandsaw mill that had been dormant for 20 years, When we got there a few of the blokes headed off into the garbage heaps and started hauling back Flitches and slabs . This was in new Zealand and the timber was Kauri .Some of the slabs were 30 feet long and 2 inches thick. They loaded our truck every time we went up to collect the machnery and made really good money,even 30 plus years ago. Just remember,it's not pine you are dealing with and a world market is as near as the internet today.

@bufford14 7 лет назад

Hey Matthew, I love to watch your channel. You can do amazing things WHILST WORKING BY YOURSELF. The log arch is a great thing to have as well, without that you would have to have a forklift. Love your channel, keep the videos coming. Thanks mark

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you Mark!

@terrytuite8947 5 лет назад

Simply beautiful. I bet your neighbors really love you.

@mcremona 5 лет назад

yup

@seanlathbury5410 6 лет назад

Got to say, I know it takes time to put these videos together but I really appreciate it. Nice to see the wood and your enthusiasm the beauty of the wood

@norlmerk 7 лет назад

Funny just got a table saw and slabbed a live oak 4-inch round branch! I was so pumped doing my log and then see the size you slabbed! Loved watching on a nice Texas day!

@ralphhorne6063 7 лет назад

Oh yeah, your one talented and lucky man. That Maple is absolutely gorgeous and looking forward to the projects that come from it.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you Ralph!

@Ian_Hay 7 лет назад

I think it was the appearance of the sombrero when I finally said "This video has EVERYTHING!"

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Ian Hay hahahaha! Yes!!

@mayoropl1 7 лет назад

Let's ask Matthew for some cheerleaders in background during sawing!

@beeldhouwerijvanvelzen1533 7 лет назад

I thought he was working on a rain catchment system :)

@latherookie 7 лет назад

This piece is going to make a beautiful table or desk. Can't wait to see where you take it!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Kevin Carpenter thanks Kevin!

@lateralus423 7 лет назад

Cool to see this thing working. Awesome job saving that hunk of maple!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+lateralus423 thanks!

@jacobasay2686 7 лет назад

Great job with the mill. It has been really cool to watch the process of construction and now some slab production.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Jacob Asay thank you Jacob!

@johnbiggs7620 7 лет назад

this summer I might have to make that 3 hour trip down to you to get a nice slab to build a new kitchen table for my wife. love the videos Matt.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+John Biggs thanks John! You're always welcome

@JonHammond81 7 лет назад

Time to put your prices up! More than appropriate to ask double what you're currently asking. You earned it!

@Graeme408 7 лет назад

Wonderful, some amazing wood. The saw mill is clearly a good investment. It looks like it will be making money in a few months at this rate.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks John!

@pacowang283 7 лет назад

You are an inventive, industrious and hard working young man. God Bless you

@mcremona 7 лет назад

thank you!

@orgcoast 7 лет назад

Very nice video and great looking maple. As a woodworker, I'm drooling.

@edadpops1709 7 лет назад

Man that last one would make a cool shop sign !!

@judithfairchild8620 3 года назад

Really great logs. Love the infinite variety of patterns and pictures in the grains

@JerryPaulTreeCreations 7 лет назад

Wow! That is quite the machine. Beautiful slabs. Great job! Cheers!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks Jerry!

@archon612 7 лет назад

I think a good investment for you would be a front mounted trailer hitch. It would make it so easy to maneuver the trailer back and forth when move boards off the mill, also you could make a video out of it. My uncle did this on every one of his trucks, we had a lot of boat trailer to maneuver around, front hitch made it go over twice has fast.

@TheWoodStroker 7 лет назад

Your mill is working really great Matt. I am jealous of those beautiful slabs!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Michael Aitchison thanks!!

@alanm3438 5 лет назад

I hope that your neighbors love you as much as I do.

@SmoothTurning 7 лет назад

The sombrero is a nice touch.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

popular request :)

@mickdog2 7 лет назад

impressive, that trailer arch is genius

@REVerbtalk 5 лет назад

I have not a single idea why I'm watching this video of slabbing some crotch wood but I developed respect for the nature of slabbing and even more respect for the wood. Now i want to find some maple wood, slab out a couple circles and make a couple custom cutting blocks and a serving platter for the round table.

@AnthonyJanflone 7 лет назад

I am amazed and greatly interested in some of that wood! Thank you Matt and all the best to you!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you Anthony!

@thomasarussellsr 7 лет назад

those would make some absolutely beautiful natural edge table tops.

@sarge4000 7 лет назад

Beautious figurin's in those slabs. Now I have the urge to go tromp around in the woods and browse around.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Stu Meat get tromping :)

@demonrathunter 7 лет назад

finally someone who drapes something over a cable! well done!!

@paulyrandazzo1471 7 лет назад

man I love that mill she is a beast. I have 3 huge oak logs I can't get cut cuz no one can fit them on the mill. wish u lived closer. great job bro

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks! Hope you can find someone near you

@zp7126 6 лет назад

you are a cool dude. thank you for showing your art and inspirations in what makes you enjoy life.

@mcremona 6 лет назад

Thank you!

@daveweber1331 7 лет назад

Incredible. Both the crotch & other figure in the wood - but also your efforts, and the saw itself! It must be a tremendously rewarding to see it all working and to see such beauty come off of each cut! Hope you get a gib crane or something figured out to handle the logs & slabs a little safer and less laboriously. :-) Thanks for the videos, Matt - very interesting!

@edadpops1709 7 лет назад

Well thought out equipment, love the hand crank and trailer arch

@Fazman81 5 лет назад

Matt on behalf of all woodworkers thank you for saving this beautiful wood from becoming firewood. I would love to build an acoustic guitar with some of that Curly Maple. Great stuff mi amigo, great stuff!

@claycan2 7 лет назад

Outstanding videos and even better workmanship! You have inspired me. Carry on your passion and thanks for sharing with your Amigos!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Clay Chambers thanks Clay!

@samueljames9342 7 лет назад

Beautiful wood, my mouth is watering.

@blackfender100 6 лет назад

Very cool Matt.Beautiful Lumber !

@mcremona 6 лет назад

Thanks!

@stevecollins9450 7 лет назад

Beautiful lumber there, Matt.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

thanks, Steve!

@Rejoice1631 Год назад

LOVE that Sombrero, good sir.!.!.!.! Quite a Festive Touch to your video.!.!.!

@4PeTe2 7 лет назад

Nice hat - clever use of your trailer and log arch as a fork lift

@felixfromnebraska8648 7 лет назад

Matt, those machines are both BEASTS..... Love your videos.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Felix From Nebraska thank you!!

@eldoradowoodcrafthobbies3888 7 лет назад

I have watched many of you vids this is my favorite. You ve struck gold in wood. Any one watching your vids will be hoarding wood . Ha! Your a trend setter yet I think your a lovely parent.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Daryl Iams thank you Daryl!

@johnm1286 7 лет назад

What a beautiful dinning table two of those put together would make!!

@TylerBoespflug 7 лет назад

Matt's next big build... a forklift. Though, I admire your tenacity to get the job done well with what you have available.

@WilliamAlanPhoto 7 лет назад

Love that trailer! So cool! I didn't realize you were so close to your neighbors. I hope they love the unedited versions of your videos in real time! lol I'm genuinely surprised there are not zoning ordinances against what you are doing. You're going to have slabs stacked to the clouds for years and years!

@dahveed284 7 лет назад

Man, that is some hard work! Nice looking slabs.

@mywaleri7954 7 лет назад

The grandiose project, you're done, good luck

@mcremona 7 лет назад

thanks!

@Ian_Hay 7 лет назад

Those prices *insane*. You're *giving* them away at that price. Double, at least, or even triple those prices for 12/4 live edge figured maple. Cripes!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Ian Hay tell that to the hagglers who always think I charge too much 😉

@xrateduser 7 лет назад

I wold not base my prices on that type of customer he is right, you're giving those away. For a slab like that by me, I would have to spend around 700 to 1k. They would be gone in 1 or 2 days if I was not at the lumber place looking twice a week, I would miss out. Seriously expand your market. If you want to see at those prices, I will gladly buy in bulk. I will facebook you.

@BlakePizzey 7 лет назад

Matthew Cremona bring a load to Edmonton, those would go at least $30 bd ft - zero hardwood over here

@rpnp2 7 лет назад

some of you ppl live in areas that dont have hardwood

@KimballCody 7 лет назад

seriously, put those in a uhaul and bring them to the west coast

@hernancoronel 7 лет назад

You surely are the slab master!

@turbocobra 7 лет назад

Beautiful Slabs Matt, fun watching your trailer and mill in operation

@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 7 лет назад

Matt, you are an incredible person. I first got hook on your video's thorough the wood working you do. Now we are seeing another side of expertise you possess and that is milling and metal working. Perhaps you have been doing it all along and I missed those videos, but I am impressed. I'd love to see you combine the welding/metal working with wood working. Thanks for the great video's. (We that are already Subs., have to find away to get more subs. for Matt) ~Dolly

@johnfithian-franks8276 7 лет назад

Hi Matt,I was surprised that the wood did not snap with that bark inclusion running right through it. That wood will make some great table tops.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+John Fithian-Franks I'm guessing it's still frozen. Thanks John!

@Yankeesheepdog 7 лет назад

Wow Matt, those were beautiful, so jealous.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Ken on the run thanks!

@adamgabbert 7 лет назад

You've really outdone yourself with this mill, Matt. Oh, and congrats on 100k!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks Adam!

@ernabueing4250 6 лет назад

Matt, is there anything you CAN'T DO??? You are amazing........kind-of like my son but he is into cars and racing.

@ronron8464 7 лет назад

What absolute fun to open those logs up and be amazed at their beauty!! It translates thru the video for me too!! Thank you!! 👍👍 Ron, Littlewierdshop

@drunkenmunky07 7 лет назад

You must have some pretty cool neighbours! I'd say stay a slab table for each of them on the street after this video!

@jdwing4488 7 лет назад

Love the Sombrero Matt. The sawmill is amazing - love seeing you put it to the test. Keep up the awesome work!!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@brosselot1 7 лет назад

need a set of log tongs. to pull the log onto the mill so the chain doesn't hit the saw bed members and get hung up. great video thanks for sharing. beautiful wood.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Bill “Big Bill” I have a pair

@orelygarcia 7 лет назад

Nice Slabs and love that Mill. Thumbs up Matt.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you :)

@blacksheep_77 5 лет назад

"I can't believe this is firewood"...what a comment...what a statement! Keep cutting it up.

@jeffkerr4249 7 лет назад

you are truly an awesome person Matt. southwest Georgia.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thank you Jeff!!

@istanjim6195 6 лет назад

This is the kind of people that made America great!

@willwyatt7023 7 лет назад

Matt: PLEASE be carefull with those big loads. One missed step and you could have a "Life Changing Incident", and we'd all see a video of it. Otherwise, I've LOVED all the sawmill videos.

@stevebucci8048 7 лет назад

Hey- I know you from DT! Steve Crognale here. I use a nom de plume on line

@willwyatt7023 7 лет назад

Hey Steve. Watching Matt build and use his sawmill sure beats watching dental videos, right?

@johnlyles3683 7 лет назад

I bet your neighbors love that operation.

@franksmodels29 7 лет назад

Going well Matt.. Mill cuts like hot knife thru butter..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Frank yazzetta thanks Frank!

@reverendblair9274 7 лет назад

If I could get un-kilned wood across the border, I'd be on my way to your place right now, Matt. Those prices you gave are less than half what we pay up here.

@danieldowning4583 7 лет назад

Matt this is shear genius. Great job on the log transfer to the mill.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Daniel Downing thanks!

@tomgill6445 7 лет назад

Beautiful wood. That's nice that you can store stacks of wood outside; that doesn't work well in Florida.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Trade off for freezing to death haha

@dalejones4186 7 лет назад

Hi Matt. I gotta say dude you got some tenacity. Great job. Like he said. Please be careful.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+dale jones thanks Dale!

@robr3015 7 лет назад

AWESOME! That wood looks really nice, it will make some nice furniture one day. Great stuff Matt! I'm glad it finally came together and is working well. Oh, I wouldn't mind a video of you making the rollers, I would be interested in how you make it.

@ga5743 7 лет назад

Totally enjoyed the build and cutting, you are an amazing young man.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

thank you!!

@crossgrainwoodproductsltd9230 7 лет назад

Wow some beautiful wood slabs. I especially like the ones with the inclusions and the figuring all around them. $300.00 is an excellent price, i wish you were closer to me here in CT, because I'd buy a couple off you. Thanks again for a cool video.

@sdmcustoms 7 лет назад

it's really cool to watch the process.

@MattPeterson103 7 лет назад

Given how well the saw mill is working, I'm pretty excited to see where the hydraulic design goes. You seem to come up with some pretty sweet stuff so I'm thinking like robotics and fun things like that.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks Matt!

@cobberpete1 7 лет назад

Made me jump when the log dropped onto the trailer. As a few comments below, be careful Mat and think about other means of loading/unloading for the future.

@FredMcIntyre 7 лет назад

Really nice looking slabs Matt!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+Fred McIntyre thanks Fred!

@robbieallen7433 7 лет назад

I'm impressed with the mill but please build something. Your a talented Han, cone on Matt.

@acme663ryo 7 лет назад

I love the arch.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

Thanks :)

@adamludewig8586 7 лет назад

I have never been so jealous of another mans wood before

@mcremona 7 лет назад

@carlprice3777 7 лет назад

That was awesome! Thanks Matt!

@mcremona 7 лет назад

thanks Carl!

@65LB 7 лет назад

Beautiful pieces.

@davidpyle1221 7 лет назад

Great video really enjoy listening to your experience and knowledge I feel like I am on site as I watch the video as you explain every situation in detail. Thank you regards from down under.

@mcremona 7 лет назад

+David Pyle thank you David!