woodnthings

Not everyone would use their power planer for this operation but on a green Box Elder log it created a flat on the bottom (along with a spud) in less than a minute. A quick way to get the log ready for the bandsaw for a safe pass with a flat on the bottom rather than round. 3 more passes and I have a square cant. Can't quite figure why they call them "cants"?
They should be "cans" because you can't use them when they're are round unless you're building a log cabin or rustic furniture.
BTW I can't wait to see what's inside this log, Flame I hope!

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If you're not making dust, you're gathering it. After I reread my own posts, I agree with myself even more.

Julian the woodnut

Thats what I have been doing lately when milling small logs on my bandsaw also. It works great and is a fast way to get a flat spot on a log.