This Log Was BENT Like a Banana I Turned It Into Perfect Lumber

Today I tackled one of the strangest logs I’ve ever put on the mill — a black cherry log shaped like a giant banana. Instead of tossing it aside, I decided to see if I could turn it into straight, usable 2x4’s.

In this 14-minute sawmilling video, I’ll walk you through the process, the challenges of milling a crooked log, and the surprisingly good lumber it produced. This is the kind of problem every sawyer, homesteader, or DIY builder eventually faces — and I think you’ll enjoy the outcome.

🌲 Whether you’re into sawmilling, off-grid living, homesteading, or just love seeing raw logs turned into usable lumber, this video’s for you.

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