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Drying and Processing / Re: Can ERC be altered to chan...

Last post by doc henderson - Today at 08:57:09 AM

I use spar urethan that has UV protection.  It will peel in a few years and be breached if the wood splits.   It is great to use on a flat surface, and then every few years, I run the piece through the magic eraser (planer).  and then refinish.

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Sawmills and Milling / Re: Whatcha Sawin' 2024 ??

Last post by Tony Sawmill - Today at 08:56:17 AM

Sawed up some nice black walnut yesterday evening. 

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Firewood and Wood Heating / 2024 Firewood

Last post by Bruno of NH - Today at 08:15:10 AM

The mill has been down for a month. Couldn't order parts the first 2 weeks because someone stole 2 checks from my mail. 
That's another story.
Waiting on parts now
Been doing firewood 
I get tree service firewood, I have changed my set up to get faster at it. I have more work to do .
I don't have a log lift but I'm getting it done.

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Drying and Processing / Re: Can ERC be altered to chan...

Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:14:55 AM

Well it's unusual that I am disagreeing with Don, this may be a first in fact, but if you put a finish on it, it will hold. My process is to mill, then air dry out of the sunlight. It turns brownish and dull, then I skip plane it and stick it in the rack. When I make something, I plane and cut it for the project and that brings the fresh color back. Once built I put a finish on it like polyurethane and although it may get darker, it will still be red. The sapwood turns a little more yellow, but still a nice contrast.


This particular box has a tung oil finish on it.

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Sawmills and Milling / Re: Ride along chair for 2016 ...

Last post by Magicman - Today at 08:10:20 AM

The quick answer, yes.  Makes no difference whether alone or with help. 


I use a 6" RV stool so stepping on and off is no issue.  I often sit side saddle on the seat.

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General Board / Re: It's a Go! 2024 FF Pigroa...

Last post by Bruno of NH - Today at 08:08:55 AM

Interesting 
I'm on a budget 
Is there low cost lodging around the area ? 
We have a truck with a cap .
It all depends on if I can find a dog sitter for Piney 

#7

Tree, Plant and Wood I.D. / Re: Another ID question

Last post by archeryplus - Today at 07:48:37 AM

Tried to get a better Pic.  Thoughts now??

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Sawmills and Milling / Re: First cuts

Last post by tacks Y - Today at 07:47:13 AM

That wood looks good to me, dry it and plane it. Was this dead for a while? It has some nice spalting.

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General Board / Re: It's a Go! 2024 FF Pigroa...

Last post by olcowhand - Today at 07:45:49 AM

.....and get you back to the Airport when you need to.....

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Sawmills and Milling / Re: Ride along chair for 2016 ...

Last post by tacks Y - Today at 07:44:26 AM

MM,  Would you still like it if you worked alone?  Having to get off and on seems tiring.

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