log storage

[huskyhank]

I think I'm about to get access to a large supply of logs, likely more than I can mill as I get them. I can mill some on site but I think I'll be better off moving them. This access won't last forever and I won't be the only person with access so I want to get them moved and in my possession rather than miss out later.

I'm thinking I'll bring them home, roll them up on concrete blocks, coat the ends and mill them as I have time. Maybe even cover them with tin or similar. I might have to keep some of them as whole logs for six months or more. Some might be quartered and on stickers.

Is that a good plan?

Got any better ideas?


Then there's the moving part..............

 

[gr8scott72]

I think I'm about to get access to a large supply of logs, likely more than I can mill as I get them. I can mill some on site but I think I'll be better off moving them. This access won't last forever and I won't be the only person with access so I want to get them moved and in my possession rather than miss out later.

I'm thinking I'll bring them home, roll them up on concrete blocks, coat the ends and mill them as I have time. Maybe even cover them with tin or similar. I might have to keep some of them as whole logs for six months or more. Some might be quartered and on stickers.

Is that a good plan?

Got any better ideas?


Then there's the moving part..............

Paint the ends and get them up off the ground. I think you should be fine like that. I have about 20 - 30 very nice white oak, red oad, pecan, and cedar logs stored just like that for when I can get to them.

 

[mtngun]

Sounds like a plan. Seal 'em, get 'em off the ground. They'll be OK for six months, anyway.

Have fun moving them. :biggrinbounce2:

 

[Brmorgan]

I don't know what kind of pests you have in your area, but you might want to look into spraying the logs with something to deter bugs like pinworms, wood borers, and carpenter ants. Otherwise they should hold up for a long time if kept off the ground and relatively dry.

 

[carvinmark]

I don't know what kind of pests you have in your area, but you might want to look into spraying the logs with something to deter bugs like pinworms, wood borers, and carpenter ants. Otherwise they should hold up for a long time if kept off the ground and relatively dry.

Good point.

 

[danieltree]

Maybe cut the best into cants they would be easier to handle and store. Down here the bugs will find you no matter what you do. the logs last forever in a pond .​

 

[huskyhank]

thanks all