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Is there tension in that log?

Started by BBTom, March 22, 2006, 07:54:38 AM

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BBTom

March 22, 2006, 07:54:38 AM
I was sawing some nice Hickory yesterday, and was trying to make nice wide 12" cuts, per customer orders,  when this happened.


There was no warning, or checks to speak of, I was halfway through the cut when it went POP.  Needless to say the rest of the boards off this log where from the narrow side .
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Bibbyman

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March 22, 2006, 08:07:01 AM
I've had whole logs do that on the first cut. 

The one I remember most was small walnut that already had a crack starting.  I started making an opening face on the side 90 deg from the crack when it just busted open like a ripe watermellon. :o
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GF

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March 22, 2006, 08:40:06 AM
That looks like a hackberry I was cutting the other day.

broker farmer

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March 22, 2006, 01:45:35 PM
I had that happen on a sycamore log this winter.  Sure did make my jaws get tight!

Larry

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March 22, 2006, 02:05:39 PM
Happens on walnut all the time...course the only boards that split are the 12" or wider FAS boards. ???
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highpockets

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March 22, 2006, 05:37:57 PM
I am just glad to see that someone else experiences the things I do.   I thought it was me.

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jgoodhart

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March 22, 2006, 06:30:08 PM
Nope, you left out all the tension :D

jpgreen

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March 23, 2006, 09:26:06 AM
Quote from: highpockets on March 22, 2006, 05:37:57 PM
I am just glad to see that someone else experiences the things I do.   I thought it was me.



That's just because mostly some of the time it may have been..  :D
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