I absolutely love watching a wood mill, I’m 63 now and I’ve worked in the bush cutting wood when I was way younger. And I still stop and watch anything wood mill related, wood to me is the most beautiful material in this planet.

I had a co-worker for a decade or so who was from Poland and whose family farm had a stream that ran through it. They would cut a tree or two from their forest and stash the wood in the stream. They had a map / list of the logs, and every year would go back and harvest ones that had been sunk for a decade or 2. He said the grain and coloration made them very valuable to furniture and cabinet makes.

That is some pretty lumber. 20 or so years ago a neighbor was pulling some sunken cypress logs from the creek behind my house. One of the logs he pulled out had my great grandfathers brand on it. Back in the day they would put their brand on the logs before they floated them down the creek or river to the sawmill. There is no telling how old that log is, my grandfather died in 1929. BTW I still have that piece of log sitting in my living room.

That's definitely an oak from the medullary rays on the center quarter sawn halves. I agree with comments further down that it's likely white oak and has darkened due to tannin/iron staining from the water. Look up "bog" oaks from the UK for this sort of effect from long-term water immersion.

That log turned out some of the most beautiful wood I have ever seen in its raw state. Please follow up and show us what he makes with this wood as it has to be unique and valuable.

Absolutely beautiful wood!!

Our shack was on the Rainbow Flowage feeding the old paper mill in Rhinelander Wisconsin. Beginning around 1900 my relatives worked for the mill. Anyone not working there worked for the brewery; the perfect combination. Anyhow the flowage was where thousands of logs floated waiting to travel up the belts before being ground to pulp. About 30 years ago, a local guy started pulling “sinkers” up out of the water. They have been down there for up to 150 years. These are cut and shipped to factories where cabinets and furniture bring the old growth trees back to life.

I learned how to build yurts by a guy that had his own mill. I lived on his property for about 4 months helping him cut up cedar logs. Being a woodworker for over 50 years I've found "dirty" lumber that I got for cheap because they didn't know what it was. Took it to the shop and it turned out to be Mahogany. The rewards of finding premium lumber in dirty logs are so awesome.

beautiful black walnut, the smell and color of the sawdust is the giveaway. What a piece of wood !!

Mr Tyler and Ms Britney, our grandchildren are all still here. They insisted we watch your video that came up today in my subscription to your channel. They loved it and ask if we could go back for the third time and watch your fishing and cooking catfish once again with Aiden. You’ve all made a real good impression on them. God bless you all for making such good clean content that we can watch together.

That's beautiful. In Sweden we have something we call black oak. It's oak that we put in lakes or bogs where we leave it for decades until it turns black. Not commonly used today because of the time it needs.

You know it doesn't matter what variety of timber it is, because reducing it's still a quality piece of rough cut lumber with exceptional grain coloration to it. Whether its walnut or oak, hickory or whatever it is I'd sure be proud to have myself a big dinning room table made from it, especially when the owner handed me a slab of wood big enough to do exactly that. Hard part now though, is finding enough lumber to match the top for the legs, or base pedestal, and chairs to go around it. So really appreciate being able to see y'all's table, and whatever he makes from it himself. Y'all take care now

That walnut is beautiful. I love the colors and in it.

I live in black walnut country and see it all the time. Walnut does not have the medular rays as was seen in the center of that log. It is definitely a species of oak, but which one, I can't say.

A long time ago I managed to get some lumber from a sunken log. It was GEORGEOUS. I have no idea what kind of wood it was but after it milled out it was outstanding. You are lucky to have the experience to saw it.

Great looking log ! Cant wait to see the finished product . Always enjoy your effort working together.

I'm a woodturner and I turn a lot of walnut. It is beautiful wood and finishes like glass. But ... I've never seen a piece with the fantastic character that log has. Great find that is gonna make some beautiful furniture! Thanks for sharing! Take care, Dave

that would make some beautiful gunstocks! very nice wood!!!

Gorgeous log. I love sinker logs, esp black walnut and cypress.

Beautiful oak log! Cool find and wrk!

Now you are sawing logs like I saw every day . God Bless y'all and have a great day

I am always glad to see good wood being put to good use , and I really appreciate your finding out that this log turned out to be worth the time you put into to it .

Black walnut is my favorite smelling wood

BEAUTIFUL!! wood, and Fantastic saw!!

Hi there love watching you work. The black walnut was so beautiful. My family had a black walnut in the side of our property. 75 year old granny. God bless ya.

Great job Tyler & Brit. Enjoyed it.

New subscriber. That black walnut was a nice find! Reminded me of "Shelby" when he would go hunting for some old cypress trees that were sunken in the swamp!

Beautiful. Great find 😊

What a nice looking log. It was a surprise.

Wow! the walnut was fantastic. Look forward to seeing the table. Cheers!

I had a friend in Oregon who used to salvage sinkers out of the Umpqua, and Smith River on the coast. Most of them were at least 90+ years old. Last time I saw him he had people waiting to buy whatever he found, and were constantly pestering him to find more. Glorious colors and grains. Keep in mind most of it was Doug fir, and Alder. Loved the video, even though it's a bit late for me to find.

I agree with all the comments that's white oak. I work with black walnut all the time here in PA and that looks nothing like any kind of walnut I've ever seen. That being said, still a very nice find.

What beautiful piece of sunken treasure this log turned out to be

That is some nice looking WOOD You never know what you find in a river Good video watch the next one Have a good day and stay safe

I just found ya'll and subscribed to your channel. Love to see sawmill oddities or just seeing the saw do its thing. Love farming. I love craftsmanship like woodworking, building, electric, electronics and mechanical. Spent my life learning these things. So farming and sawing are really cool in my book.

Nice surprise! Can't wait to see what it looks like on finished piece...

Gorgeous wood. That walnut would make a beautiful bed in a custom show truck. Wow!

Very cool. I had no idea what sawmill saws looked like these days. Super interesting. Thanks.

Beautiful looking grain and color!

Black walnut stinkswhen cutting,you've got a real treasure 🎉

Oak log. Still very cool. I've sawn several sinker logs. They dry flat and move very little once dry. The water cures them the old fashioned way.

Theyve been pulling some logs out of the great lakes that are 100-150 years old. Amazing grain patterns that you don't see in todays lumber.

That's some beautiful grain walnut. WOW!

What a beautiful surprise in that old river log!!!

The state was rebuilding a new bridge near my house . While rebuilding they dragged out a bunch of logs out of the stream. From the old original covered bridge . They were 100 to 150 years submerged . They gave me 6 or 7 logs . I cut some rounds for my lathe . When I cut them the wood was a light colored wood, but when the sun hit the cuts the cuts turned a a grayish brown , Everyone that gets a bowl really likes them .

That is beautiful mother nature have a blessed day

Walnut makes beautiful furniture. I have an antique walnut table that I inherited from my grandmother. It's over 100 years old and my wife spends a full day once a year to buff it with polish because she wants to hand it down to our kids

Wow! Sawed it open ans it was ...WOOD! Some big SURPRISE!

Simply gorgeous!

Beautiful wood. Good choice cutting it the way you did sir.

That is some beautiful walnut!!!! Great job. Man, what I could make from that!!!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I'm up in Ohio. I had In-laws, (Father/Sons) that had cleared their lot to build a Home for Father In-law. They saved the Black Walnut base cut logs about 16-18 foot long. Above that, they sold off. After storing the logs for 6+ years, BIL named Bill, slabbed up those logs. he stacked them to dry for a few years. When it was time for his home build, Those BW and the Maples saved became the new homes kitchen Bath Cabinets. Maple box cabinets, trimmed in the Black Walnut, BW was also the Drawer faces. He had pre-built all the Cabinets long before breaking ground to build the house. At time for the final build parts, those Cabinets became the room divider. What a Wall they were!

Black walnut is stunning 😍

I got explained by a history teacher that the large logs for castles and churches construction in medieval times were submersed for at least 20 years in a river. It would make the wood stronger, harder and lasting longer after. It got that hard that it needed to pre-worked to final dimensions before submersing it.

That looks wonderful

Wow what a treasure! Thoroughly enjoyed the vid. Blessings from Australia 🇦🇺

Nice log. Stay safe.

That is beautiful. I am sure that makes being a sawmill really enjoyable when you get to cut wood like that.

Gorgeous wood.

Beautiful piece of rough sawed lumber .

Great looking piece

That looks so good!

I think it’s red oak I’ve cut lots of walnut and it never looked like that I’m referring to the rays in the quarter sawn

My dad was a master wood crafter. And I see now all the beauty in wood. I bid you peace Jan

Congrats on 1 million views on this video! Great job!!

I suspected it was a walnut log by how straight and almost knot free it was. I saw the first cut and think I am correct though I am far from an expert. In any case it is a beautiful log with so much potential. I hope the owner enjoys it. I’m a new subscriber and appreciate your work. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Beautiful wood my friend ! ♥️🍺

Beautiful colors and grainage

Beautiful wood .

That is beautiful!

Sycamore turns out some fantastic medullary rays on the quarter saw also.

We sawed a bunch of logs from the 38 storm in New Hampshire. That wind storm blew down large tracks of white pine. The logger of the day put the saw logs in the ponds. We found a forgotten log pond on a wood lot we were working. Those logs were heavy but good as new.

Looks great 👍

Beautiful wood. Definitely walnut

Oh my I knew that was walnut wow one gorgeous piece !!!!❤❤❤

Beautiful grain. Would make a awesome table top or night stands. Black walnut is on of my favorite types of wood. Nice find.😊

We have all kinds of them here in southern Canada. Good thing is even the beaver won't touch them so the river is a natural place to find them logged. Beautiful wood.

Stunning 😮

That's so beautiful. I was a sawyer at 16 and I know pretty wood when I see it. Awesome job yall.

looks beautiful

Great content . I subed. I look forward to your progress with that awesome walnut slab.

Just found your vid awesome my friend!!! Will definitely watch!!

Anxious to see the wood they left you and the table you make with it. You'll keep us in suspense, since you didn't show a close up in this video. And yes, I'm a new subscriber, binge watching your earlier videos. Love your team effort with your lovely wife, Brittany.

A lovely log in which the river had done it bit 😀. It sure cut beautifully 😍 loved those intneral markings so gorgeous ❤. Thanks for sharing 👍 greetings from England 🇬🇧 Simon and Beth ❤❤❤

Beautiful piece of wood, but Britt’s got it beat!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Absolutely beautiful my first look was walnut but thats gorgeous never no until opened up

Beautiful lumber, Steve from Nb Canada

Beautiful!

Black Walnut. Beautiful!

Beautiful wood! I know whatever the wood worker does with that is going to be gorgeous!

Beautiful piece...

Hey Wallace & Brittany, can you do a follow-up video showing both YOUR work with it annnnd your customers creations with this log. Man, I'd love to have a table made of that!

Pretty sure that is oak. I have thousands of feet of walnut and have never seen medullary rays like that in walnut.

Absolutely beautiful. I thought black walnut as well.

Love to see the finished product

Never watched videos like this. Very interesting. I love to see inside the lives of those who live in different worlds from my own. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!!

That is definitely oak. Walnut does not have medullary rays like that. Wood will smell different and discolor after soaking in water for long periods. Those boards will lighten up some after it dries too. Look up "bog oak", it's different from this situation but it will show you how dark oak can get.

Beautiful grain! Yes, the camera does it justice!

Nice log beautiful grain.

Curly walnut. Very interesting!