Helped a friend finish up milling a Black Walnut yard tree. His first time milling. He has plans for some resin live edge bar tops, shelves and benches from the 2" stuff and some wainscoting with the 1" stuff. He is proud the wood will never leave his property. This happened before I arrived and is a hazards when milling a yard tree. Never did find out what he hit but it did a number on the blade.
Beautiful stuff! Your friend should be proud. Except for the WVA blade.... In time it will make for a good story.