Heres what we are doing this Sunday....

CaseyForrest · Oct 12, 2006

Here is the White Oak that Davvyd and I will be slicing up this weekend.

Im going to cut off both ends and get to some unchecked wood. I should end up with 9'6" long boards.

davvyd · Oct 12, 2006

That looks great!! Thank you for posting that I am extremely excited. can't wait!!

Adkpk · Oct 12, 2006

Snow? Whoa!

hautions11 · Oct 12, 2006

White Oak

Looks good Casey! You and Daavy should have fun with that one. I am going to try some Ash this weekend. What are you using as far as saw/bar/chain combination?

I was in the Detroit airport this afternoon comming from Montreal and it was snowing like crazy!! It is cold down here in Indy. 20's tonight!

04ultra · Oct 12, 2006

Casey that looks like fun...But you might get out side and find Brandon has it done already.. :cheers:

Adkpk · Oct 12, 2006

04ultra said:
Casey that looks like fun...But you might get out side and find Brandon has it done already..

04, who is that debonair looking fellow in your signature?

04ultra · Oct 12, 2006

Adrpk said:
04, who is that debonair looking fellow in your signature?

Me after i shave off my beard.. :laugh:

woodshop · Oct 12, 2006

Nice, planning on quartersawing any of it? That's a monster. 20 inch, 12ft long... quick and dirty math says that log weighs about 1500 lbs if its still wet oak. You should get well over 200 bd ft out of that one depending on how you slice it. Can't wait to see pics of the inside. You ARE going to take some pics for us, no?

CaseyForrest · Oct 12, 2006

Thanks all.....

Im still up in the air about Quarter sawing this log. If we slice it through and through, we will get enough wood that will naturally be quatersawn for what Dave needs.

Pics...Yes. There will be a few extra hands around to snap allot of pics. Dave is going to be doing some of the milling, so I can get some action shots for my advertising.

CaseyForrest · Oct 12, 2006

Adrpk said:
Snow? Whoa!

We have had squalls all day. So far I would guess if it would stick around 2". The UP is supposed to get over a foot out of this storm!!

CaseyForrest · Oct 12, 2006

woodshop said:
Nice, planning on quartersawing any of it? That's a monster. 20 inch, 12ft long... quick and dirty math says that log weighs about 1500 lbs if its still wet oak. You should get well over 200 bd ft out of that one depending on how you slice it. Can't wait to see pics of the inside. You ARE going to take some pics for us, no?

There is going to be some more clearing at work this winter. I havent walked through and picked out my trees yet, but there is one along-side the road....probably 4' dbh, and straight for 30'....White Oak....Im not sure how Im going to get it out of there. We arent allowed to run saws onsite, and I dont have any way to haul a log that big out....But I WILL find a way!!!

aggiewoodbutchr · Oct 13, 2006

Adrpk said:
Snow? Whoa!

NO JOKE! It was 85 deg. here today. :blob2:

04ultra · Oct 13, 2006

aggiewoodbutchr said:
NO JOKE! It was 85 deg. here today.

36deg. here rite now... might get snow showers....

aggiewoodbutchr · Oct 13, 2006

CaseyForrest said:
There is going to be some more clearing at work this winter. I havent walked through and picked out my trees yet, but there is one along-side the road....probably 4' dbh, and straight for 30'....White Oak....Im not sure how Im going to get it out of there. We arent allowed to run saws onsite, and I dont have any way to haul a log that big out....But I WILL find a way!!!

If there is a will, there is a way. Some 4' quater sawn WO slabs would be awesome! :rock:

rb_in_va · Oct 13, 2006

Casey,
How long since that log has been cut? Can't wait to see the pics!

computeruser · Oct 13, 2006

Looks good! Depending on what time you guys are doing it, I might be able to swing by. Have company in from out of town this weekend, so I'm not sure I'll be able to escape...

We got to find access to a proper truck for some of those big trees you see at work! 48"x30' is quite a log, a bit more than either of our trailers have any business trying to haul!

CaseyForrest · Oct 13, 2006

rb_in_va said:
Casey,
How long since that log has been cut? Can't wait to see the pics!

That log has been on the ground for about 9 months.

CaseyForrest · Oct 13, 2006

computeruser said:
Looks good! Depending on what time you guys are doing it, I might be able to swing by. Have company in from out of town this weekend, so I'm not sure I'll be able to escape...

We got to find access to a proper truck for some of those big trees you see at work! 48"x30' is quite a log, a bit more than either of our trailers have any business trying to haul!

We should be starting around 10 or 11....Im sure well be at it for awhile.

CaseyForrest · Oct 14, 2006

Here she is....

All set up and cut to length.

TedChristiansen · Oct 14, 2006

Casey,

You must have tolerant neighbors (of the noise). That log will take a few hours. I see you use latex paint to coat the ends as well. I have had good success with that.

Regards,

Ted

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