JohnnyMess
New Member
John, 27, currently biding my time and researching the tools that will allow me the flexibility to mill logs to put the lumber to use.
Had some structural work done on an 80+ yr/old barn on our family's property. being that old, its all true 2x4, 2x6, rough sawn oak. Took off work (Custom cabinet builder) for two days to work with the two good ol boys to get an idea as to how to do the job safely. I am confident and steadfast in my pursuit to restore that barn myself. I will repurpose it from collecting dust and rot to being our homestead shop. A part of the process we took off the 2 massive doors—5'x9' i believe they were 4/4 rough around 5"-6" wide a piece.
Acres of trees around—cherry, poplar, walnut, oak, pine, hickory— including a half dozen or so recently felled oak trees.
My first goal, besides accruing the proper chainsaw (not decided, thread recommendations welcome) and either designing/contructing a mill or purchasing one, is to mill the oak logs around the property to remake the barn doors. I reckon thats about 130 bf. A task for a beginner but its only a matter of time.
Found this site today. A treasure trove of invaluable information at my fingertips now, all in one place. Seen so many posts from awesome peeps out there doing their thing and it is a blessing to be able learn from all the hard work that has been done in pursuit of the trade.
Cheers from Georgia!
Had some structural work done on an 80+ yr/old barn on our family's property. being that old, its all true 2x4, 2x6, rough sawn oak. Took off work (Custom cabinet builder) for two days to work with the two good ol boys to get an idea as to how to do the job safely. I am confident and steadfast in my pursuit to restore that barn myself. I will repurpose it from collecting dust and rot to being our homestead shop. A part of the process we took off the 2 massive doors—5'x9' i believe they were 4/4 rough around 5"-6" wide a piece.
Acres of trees around—cherry, poplar, walnut, oak, pine, hickory— including a half dozen or so recently felled oak trees.
My first goal, besides accruing the proper chainsaw (not decided, thread recommendations welcome) and either designing/contructing a mill or purchasing one, is to mill the oak logs around the property to remake the barn doors. I reckon thats about 130 bf. A task for a beginner but its only a matter of time.
Found this site today. A treasure trove of invaluable information at my fingertips now, all in one place. Seen so many posts from awesome peeps out there doing their thing and it is a blessing to be able learn from all the hard work that has been done in pursuit of the trade.
Cheers from Georgia!
