PROBLEM SOLVED: How to Mill a “Banana” log!

Addressing many of the comments here, y'all realize it's Pine right? Not applicable for many of your suggestions. But we appreciate your efforts😊

This log should have been given to you. It took more time than you could make from it. Love the way you are trying to get what you can!

The girls are doing a great job working together with the machine and the camera work. Good video.

This type of log is the reason we use a 56" circle headsaw to open the logs. Then send it to one of two band resaws. Saying that, and with 30 plus years of sawyer experience. I've always opted for putting the highest pat of the crown at about 22 deg. off top dead center, taking a few cut, and going to face 3. I understand your dogs may not have the holding power for this. I cut a 1face to 3face, then 2face and end up on the 4th face. This consistently gives higher yield than the 1,2,3,4 cutting solution. I've done yield studies on both methods, and with an industrial circle mill and pneumatic dogs, this method proved best. I'm not saying that is the safest method for your situation, but I'm glad to see that you've recognized and addressed the issue. Smooth sawing. Nd

Hahaha. I started watching this shit because I cut firewood. Then I'm in to wood processors. Now I'm here. Love it.

There is nothing better then a informative talk from such a knowledgeable person! Em is a keeper! She was not only taught well, but listened and learned. Then her 10 billion brain cells took over and you see the results! Her sisters and brothers are her equal. We are all given gifts in life , and she is ours!

That's a great firewood log.

Whoever put this young lady in this presentation knows what they’re doing. As she matures, with more wisdom, she will be a fantastic spokesperson for the logging industry. Reco - gloves, goggles, protection footwear.

"It is what it is" - I can't stop saying that phrase my self now!!!!! Emerald - you are changing the world!

Congratulations on 70 plus! Hoping for double that for you!

Hi emerald you were amazing today you really understand your work correct a log is not easy. Love it

Nice to see Emerald's presentation technique improve with time. You give great and clear information. There are no pauzes that don't need to be there in the flow of the video. Very professional editing. Keep going!

randomly got recommended this. what an experience

Looks like a prime specimen for firewood.

They typically become firewood in my yard.

This is one of your best videos so far! You provided a great explanation about how you deal with something out of the ordinary and maximise value. Well done!

This young lady knows what she is talking about and to speak off the cuff and with out a script this show your true knowledge of milling

Em, you do have a real good eye for woodworking. Straight line every time.

Emerald, “Bain of our existence!” Wow, not many people your age understand that expression! How smart you are in addition to your other talents! Nice job today!

So nice to see an ACTUAL 2 x 4👍