<![CDATA[Woodworking Talk - Woodworkers Forum - Forestry & Milling]]> http://www.woodworkingtalk.com Discuss Forestry, Milling, Chain Saws, and more in our Forestry Forum. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:15:12 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Woodworking Talk - Woodworkers Forum - Forestry & Milling]]> http://www.woodworkingtalk.com Anchorseal alternatives http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/anchorseal-alternatives-13362/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:07:31 GMT A tree cutting company is going to cut a large pecan limb over hanging my Dad's roof on Monday. Iam going to save some of the larger pieces of this limb. It will be about 8" in diameter. I want to seal the ends of the limb. I don't have access to any anchorseal and have learned from reading posts on this board that latex will not work. My question is can I use polyuatheane or a can of spray paint to stop or help eleminate the end checking?
Tom ]]> TomC http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/anchorseal-alternatives-13362/ Small Milling Fix http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/small-milling-fix-13330/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:09 GMT I threw an old nasty stump and a small scraggly log on the mill. They both looked like 9 miles of bad road before milling. Wish I had take a picture... I threw an old nasty stump and a small scraggly log on the mill. They both looked like 9 miles of bad road before milling. Wish I had take a picture of them before opening them up. Nothing super spectacular like James log, but it gave me a brief respite from withdrawals. I might try and throw another on later this evening. Right now I have to tend other irons . . . .

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I can do better than this, but it's all I could scrape together for now. I'll try and squeeze in some twilight milling later.
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]]> TexasTimbers http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/small-milling-fix-13330/ moisture meter recommendations http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/moisture-meter-recommendations-13263/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:52:39 GMT I am about to start pulling in some birch I had sawed almost two years ago to start milling for furniture projects. It has been air dried, stickered... I am about to start pulling in some birch I had sawed almost two years ago to start milling for furniture projects. It has been air dried, stickered and covered the whole time. My question is what is a good moisture meter? I have narrowed my search down to the Delmhorst J-Lite and the Lignomat Mini Ligno SD (that pretty well tells you my price range) and hoped maybe some of you could give me some insight into either one of them or perhaps recommend any others I might no be aware of. The Delmhorst comes pretty highly recommended in the reviews I read. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Mart ]]> mart http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/moisture-meter-recommendations-13263/ purple/moldy fresh sawn boards http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/purple-moldy-fresh-sawn-boards-13202/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:18:36 GMT i have noticed that when i mill down a log that with in 30 min the sawdust remaing from the cut is turning purple. is this harmful? if so what can i... i have noticed that when i mill down a log that with in 30 min the sawdust remaing from the cut is turning purple. is this harmful? if so what can i do to help stop it? ]]> greg4269ub http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/purple-moldy-fresh-sawn-boards-13202/ <![CDATA[1880's Steam powered Sawmill]]> http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/1880s-steam-powered-sawmill-13201/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:03:28 GMT I got pulled away from the mill today for a real treat!!:thumbsup: I was invited to help out with a saw mill that was powered by a 1903 case steam... I got pulled away from the mill today for a real treat!!:thumbsup: I was invited to help out with a saw mill that was powered by a 1903 case steam tractor thesaw mill itself dated to tht 1880's.:eek: I was real tired of wrangling logs on the wood mizer some how though i got a second wind and found myself wrangling logs at this old mill. the opertunity caught me completely off guard today and i didn't have my camera with me when i went. i was invited back to work with the sawyer who owns the mill so i will be sure to get some pics up in the next couple of weeks. all in all it was a lot of fun and the guys were awesome. it seems a bit dangerous though the blade is HUGE! and hangin' right out in the open yikes!!! i will be sure to stand back when i am there i have no desire to be the guy running the mill controls to scary. ]]> greg4269ub http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/1880s-steam-powered-sawmill-13201/ Jig for short logs and blocks http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/jig-short-logs-blocks-13199/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:07:07 GMT This is a jig I made for sawing short logs and firewood size blocks. I use this mostly for sawing blocks into bowl blanks for turning. These are... This is a jig I made for sawing short logs and firewood size blocks. I use this mostly for sawing blocks into bowl blanks for turning. These are Wilton clamps that I can saw up to 30 in with. You could use longer clamps.

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]]> dustmaker http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/jig-short-logs-blocks-13199/ bowl and other turning blanks http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/bowl-other-turning-blanks-13182/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:53:05 GMT is there a way to make turning blanks from the initial cuts off of a log? i feel like i am wasting wood each time i cut off the first slab of a new... is there a way to make turning blanks from the initial cuts off of a log? i feel like i am wasting wood each time i cut off the first slab of a new log. :thumbdown: ]]> greg4269ub http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/bowl-other-turning-blanks-13182/ advice on chainsaws http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/advice-chainsaws-13173/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:18:12 GMT hey everyone, Im very new to wood working and have a few questions. Ive been considering purchasing a chainsaw to get started in carving. Is there a... hey everyone, Im very new to wood working and have a few questions. Ive been considering purchasing a chainsaw to get started in carving. Is there a particular model/ set of accesories that people prefer? I want to carve stumps and was wondering what methods people generally use in acquiring them. I dont know what the rules are about going into random woods and cutting up trees that have already fallen. I assume the government owns pretty much everything so Im guessing thats illegal. Lumber mills would be my next guess? Im sure they've got tons of stumps lyin around that they might sell... Any help you can give me in terms of where I can go for research or to learn more along with any advice you could give directly would be greatly appreciated... THANKS! ]]> bond3737 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/advice-chainsaws-13173/ What type of kiln should i make? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/what-type-kiln-should-i-make-13162/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:09:14 GMT Ive been doing alot of research on homemade kilns and realize yal probably could give me the best advice. I talked to a fella that made a kiln out of... Ive been doing alot of research on homemade kilns and realize yal probably could give me the best advice. I talked to a fella that made a kiln out of foil backed insulation board with a 100w light bulb,,,,and ive also seen people that make the solar kiln... my questions are

I guess i should probably saw i will be working with small pieces of wood to make turkey calls out of.

Which one do yal prefer and think works the best?

What would you suggest for a beginner?

What are the pros/cons of each? ]]> bnew17 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/what-type-kiln-should-i-make-13162/ Your thoughts on this Husqvarna chain saw please http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/your-thoughts-husqvarna-chain-saw-please-13160/ Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:32:20 GMT Im looking for a little bit bigger chainsaw. I dont really cut down any trees any bigger than the size of your thigh....they have i believe its this... Im looking for a little bit bigger chainsaw. I dont really cut down any trees any bigger than the size of your thigh....they have i believe its this saw but with a 16" bar at Tractor Supply here in town for 199.99....what do yal think about it?
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]]> bnew17 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/your-thoughts-husqvarna-chain-saw-please-13160/ Milling Short Logs http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/milling-short-logs-13126/ Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:15:53 GMT Do you guys have any advice on milling short logs?

I have a couple of logs that are between 30" and 45" long. The guy I talked to with a portable saw mill says he doesn't think he can cut logs shorter than 4' because of the spacing of the supports... Do you all have any advice on things we can do to cut these shorties? The biggest log (number 1) is an oval 28"x18" and I was really hoping to get some nice wide planks out of it (although 20" wide might be the max, it is apparently 2 trunks that grew together and there is a deadzone in it). These are all Hackberry logs. Also, anything special I should know about using/drying hackberry?

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]]> daxinarian http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/milling-short-logs-13126/ Hard Maple Burl? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/hard-maple-burl-13087/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:43:30 GMT See photos....Is this growth a "burl" or just a "knot". I am thinning out my timber and plan on cutting this tree down. Is it worth anything or just firewood value?
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]]> farmer9 http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/hard-maple-burl-13087/ Chain saw trouble http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/chain-saw-trouble-13086/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:57:57 GMT OK gents, Been working my butt off here since last spring. Lots going on, much to do, so much so that I’m way behind the 8 ball getting my winter... OK gents,
Been working my butt off here since last spring. Lots going on, much to do, so much so that I’m way behind the 8 ball getting my winter wood laid in.
Just started having some problems with the chainsaw, an 18” McCulloch model 1838 (38cc), I was hoping y’all might be able to help figure out.
Most of the logs I am cutting are 14~16” in diameter, about half way through the saw starts making a turn to the right, always to my right. This of course will bind the blade/bar.

This is the second chain the bar has had on it and it is nearing the end, almost all stretched out, maybe a quarter inch of stretch left before I won’t be able to tighten it anymore. This was about the same point where I replaced the first chain.

The bar itself seems OK to my eyes. When laying the bar on my jointer, there are no gaps between the bar and jointer bed so it appears to be nice and flat. The chain groove has a minimal amount of slop and the chain doesn’t bind anywhere I can tell. The end pulley spins free with no drag or binding. And lastly, there is no bluing of the bar or other indications of overheating.

I sharpen the cutters at 30 degrees using a guide and 5/32 file. I adjust the chain when it is cold so that it still spins free but will only lift maybe, not quite, 1/8” out of the groove. Tight, but not too tight.

Technique? I start the cut about mid bar. When the bar and chain are both buried I start a gentle rocking motion allowing the motor to contact the log. I use a loose grip and just let the weight of the saw pull itself through. My grip is such that I have full control, but I’m not trying to force the saw in any direction. I use a log jack/roller to keep the log off the ground while cutting. This one in particular: http://www.tractorsupply.com/outdoor-power-equipment/log-splitters/swisher-log-jack-amp-roller-2153443

Obvious to me that I’ll need a new chain soon, but does this sound like it might be related to the bar? What of the sharpening angle? How about technique, anyone see anything wrong there?
]]> Tweegs http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/chain-saw-trouble-13086/ What is the best way to debark a log http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/what-best-way-debark-log-13057/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:34:49 GMT i have several large logs that are just a pinch big for my saw if i can get the bark off they will fit.:furious: what is a good way to get the bark... i have several large logs that are just a pinch big for my saw if i can get the bark off they will fit.:furious: what is a good way to get the bark off of a log? ]]> greg4269ub http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/what-best-way-debark-log-13057/ How Much should I Pay For This Log? http://www.woodworkingtalk.com/f26/how-much-should-i-pay-log-13003/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:29:46 GMT I have posted this in another woodworking forum. I received a few comments that suggest this log is worth paying for. However I am currently... I have posted this in another woodworking forum. I received a few comments that suggest this log is worth paying for. However I am currently unemployed and it will be tough to come up with the amount that some are suggesting.

So I am posting here as another member on the other woodworking forum suggested. Since there is a milling section here.

This is a maple that is 200 years old. Most of it has been chunked into firewood length. However there is an app 32" x 9' section left. The photos are of that section.

The entire tree has been offered to a neighbor for firewood. I was thinking of offering him some money for the 9' section that is left. Some are suggesting a cord or two of wood to the new owner. But a cord around here is about $175 and I still will need to rent a trailer.

Would you offer that much for this log? I know the photos are not great but I only had my cell phone with me. Three of the photos are of the 9' section.
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