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#1
General Board / Re: 20 years
Last post by cutterboy - Today at 07:14:01 AMHey mh, I had to go check. It's been 20 years for me too since this past February. I'd like to have those 20 years back to do all over again.
#2
Drying and Processing / Re: Can ERC be altered to chan...
Last post by Don P - Today at 07:10:19 AMNope, eye candy for the sawyer.
#3
Drying and Processing / Re: Can ERC be altered to chan...
Last post by NewYankeeSawmill - Today at 07:03:58 AMDug this thread up with the search function...
I have some Cedars I'll be cutting very soon. I have split pieces from these tree's into posts before (Ahem, SCREW THAT! I'm quartering the logs with my saw from now on! Holy hell...). When opened, the interior grain is very figured and has really nice red coloring splashed throughout.
How do I preserve that? (some of these logs will be slabbed/boards)
Within hours of splitting the logs and left in the sun, the red faded to brown. I have other posts up around the property for years now, solid grey everywhere.
LOVE that red streaking, but don't know how to preserve it?
First project w/ the cedar is some 1.5x1.5's to make mater cages like @thecfarm suggested in another thread - Would love to hit them with something as they come off the mill to save that red color for years to come? Can I just wipe the sawdust from them with a wood oil (teak, boiled linseed, etc.)
Thanks for the suggestions!
- K
I have some Cedars I'll be cutting very soon. I have split pieces from these tree's into posts before (Ahem, SCREW THAT! I'm quartering the logs with my saw from now on! Holy hell...). When opened, the interior grain is very figured and has really nice red coloring splashed throughout.
How do I preserve that? (some of these logs will be slabbed/boards)
Within hours of splitting the logs and left in the sun, the red faded to brown. I have other posts up around the property for years now, solid grey everywhere.
LOVE that red streaking, but don't know how to preserve it?
First project w/ the cedar is some 1.5x1.5's to make mater cages like @thecfarm suggested in another thread - Would love to hit them with something as they come off the mill to save that red color for years to come? Can I just wipe the sawdust from them with a wood oil (teak, boiled linseed, etc.)
Thanks for the suggestions!
- K
#4
General Woodworking / Re: Watcha Makin'?
Last post by aigheadish - Today at 06:59:15 AMSo, the putter I made and showed off in the post I've linked to below made it through a season. I made a few mistakes and the initial major one was I put a big, oversized grip on it. Too big and too heavy. Well, the league started last night so I wanted to rectify the heavy grip before that happened so I went to replace the grip last weekend. I cut the big grip off and cleaned up the shaft nicely. When I went to put the new grip on I didn't use enough solvent and it wouldn't slide down the shaft more than a few inches before it got stuck. At that point I grabbed the putter head and used it for some leverage to attempt to twist and push the grip on better. No go and I broke the epoxy connection from the putter head to the shaft. Whoops. Next, I went to the store and spent another 30 bucks on a new grip and tried again. This time went a bit better and I was able to regrip it properly and I re-epoxy'd the shaft into the putter head. It wasn't perfect but it was close enough that I thought it'd be ok. It wasn't. I made it through 7 of 9 holes last night when I felt a little click that told me the epoxy had broken loose again. The putter head was attached enough that I could still putt for the next couple holes but by the time I walked off of #9 I was able to easily pull the putter head right off...
I knew I wanted to try a second version but I'm still disappointed. I've learned a few lessons in the meantime and I'll have to see about some different gluing options to keep the putter head attached and squared up to the shaft. A buddy suggested a set screw embedded into the shaft through the putter head and that seems smart.
I guess we'll see. Waa-waaa.
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?msg=1978466
I knew I wanted to try a second version but I'm still disappointed. I've learned a few lessons in the meantime and I'll have to see about some different gluing options to keep the putter head attached and squared up to the shaft. A buddy suggested a set screw embedded into the shaft through the putter head and that seems smart.
I guess we'll see. Waa-waaa.
https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?msg=1978466
#5
Forest Education / Re: More Giant Sequoias In Eng...
Last post by NewYankeeSawmill - Today at 06:51:09 AMSame here @chep , got a packet of seeds this year with my vegetable order. We'll see if they like East TN weather!
#6
General Board / Re: 20 years
Last post by NewYankeeSawmill - Today at 06:47:36 AM
! Congrats to both of you, and thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge, wit, wisdom, and expertise! #7
General Board / Re: 20 years
Last post by customsawyer - Today at 06:43:41 AMI still can't believe they let me in either. Must have been having some kind of special the day they let me in.
#8
General Board / Re: The Score Of The Day Threa...
Last post by aigheadish - Today at 06:42:57 AMYeah, I've done that too Corley!
I tried a blow torch to heat the area I was about to weld but it wasn't terribly useful. I could have tried an oxy-acetylene torch but I didn't want to waste the gas while I was welding or have to refire it every time. That, and as I reach over to weld I find my stomach hitting parts that are a bit warm, if I used a real torch I'd likely burn myself pretty good.
I tried a blow torch to heat the area I was about to weld but it wasn't terribly useful. I could have tried an oxy-acetylene torch but I didn't want to waste the gas while I was welding or have to refire it every time. That, and as I reach over to weld I find my stomach hitting parts that are a bit warm, if I used a real torch I'd likely burn myself pretty good.
#9
General Board / Re: Survivor
Last post by Cedarman - Today at 06:40:46 AMThe weak voted out the strong. Don't blame them. How many of those left would you like to sit down and drink coffee or have a beer with?
I am sure there will be some fun in the next few episodes.
I am sure there will be some fun in the next few episodes.
#10
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 05:30:32 AMSame here Peter and full sun again today!!!!
