Sawing project 2019

caveman · March 22, 2019, 07:49:09 PM

If any of you who are attending Jake's project want to spend a little time doing dendrology (tree id) and wood id, it might be a good diversion. There are a lot of posts on the FF trying to id certain trees or wood. With folks coming from all over, we could cover a wide spectrum if each of us brought a few local samples.
There are some that give me fits - mainly the ones that I do not get to see often, like white spruce vs. red spruce. If anyone is interested, I'll bring a couple dozen leaf and wood samples of the species abundant in central Florida.

Danny (WDH) may even bring some challenging samples if we encourage him.

terrifictimbersllc · March 22, 2019, 07:52:04 PM

I have a board I'll bring.

WDH · March 22, 2019, 08:40:07 PM

Oh no, not another mystery board ;D.

GAB · March 22, 2019, 08:51:27 PM

Quote from: WDH on March 22, 2019, 08:40:07 PM
Oh no, not another mystery board ;D.

You might want to consider bringing your microscope or whatever you use to magnify the cells.
GAB

Magicman · March 22, 2019, 09:12:17 PM

I am bringing a Mystery Specimen 'specially for ?? ;D

YellowHammer · March 23, 2019, 12:20:55 AM

Danny doesn't need a microscope, he's a sure nuff wood whisperer. He ID'd a log for me the other day, over the phone. I just held the phone next to the log, he talked to it, then listened for a second or two, then told me what it was. I think he called it a rare "Osageash."

Bruno of NH · March 23, 2019, 06:48:57 AM

I would think WDH could just smell the wood and know what it is

WDH · March 23, 2019, 07:32:43 AM

Bruno, with a few species, you can go just that.

YH, your customer's "osage orange" did not have enough osage or orange in it ;D.

Bruno of NH · March 23, 2019, 08:51:13 AM

Wish I could attend
My be next year if there is one.

petefrom bearswamp · March 23, 2019, 09:02:54 AM

If I dont get Kimchee I'll bring a small sample of venison jerky which is all I have left.

Posty · March 23, 2019, 05:52:52 PM

We will bring a side dish and drinks .

YellowHammer · March 23, 2019, 11:20:13 PM

I would suggest everybody bring a folding chair for themselves.

Nomad · March 24, 2019, 05:30:40 AM

Excellent suggestion. The amount of suitable equipment to sit on is very limited. ;D

YellowHammer · March 24, 2019, 08:33:21 AM

Yeah, the worst part of going to Jake's place is how expensive it is. He's got so much nice equipment, I never seem to visit without driving home saying "I need one of those!" and bang, another bank note. :D :D

PA_Walnut · March 24, 2019, 08:38:51 AM

Quote from: YellowHammer on March 24, 2019, 08:33:21 AMYeah, the worst part of going to Jake's place is how expensive it is. He's got so much nice equipment, I never seen to visit without driving home saying "I need one of those!" and bang, another bank note.

Oh, NO!!! Say it isn't so. I might be faced with imminent divorce afterwards. :D
Looking forward to meeting you all, and getting some new ideas.

customsawyer · March 24, 2019, 11:47:07 AM

If y'all need one so bad you can buy this whole shebang and have at it. I'll even coach for 6 months or so if the price is right.

Southside · March 24, 2019, 12:53:53 PM

Of course 5% goes to the Forestry Forum right Jake? :D

YellowHammer · March 24, 2019, 06:24:22 PM

I'm going to get you a T Shirt that says "Team Sawmill - Coach" on it. :D :D

Sixacresand · March 24, 2019, 08:55:31 PM

We will bring side dishes both days.

doc henderson · March 24, 2019, 09:02:35 PM

If there is down time and you all are interested, I could review the "stop the bleed" info. takes about an hour and teaches use of tourniquets, quick clot, or whatever you have. review a little on active shooter. best if i can dongle my phone to a tv for the video. might be good on the job, or on the way home on the road. Off topic, but if interested would be happy to do.

Andries · March 25, 2019, 09:21:30 AM

Doc: great suggestion, I'm in.
Most of us are involved in activities that make it a lot more likely to be in a situation where we can help save a life. . . or our own.
A refresher course or an update on new techniques, is sixty minutes well spent. 👍

doc henderson · March 25, 2019, 10:05:20 AM

thx Andries. I usually have the stuff in my pack and will bring it. we can see if there is time and or how many are interested and will do it if desired. Would also be willing to facilitate a discussion r.e. cookie cutting and drying.

K-Guy · March 25, 2019, 10:31:29 AM

Doc
I thought you just stuffed sawdust in and wrapped it with electrical or duct tape? :D ;D

doc henderson · March 25, 2019, 10:36:14 AM

No that does not work unless you add some spit and dirt to hold it all together. lol

caveman · March 25, 2019, 06:40:38 PM

Quote from: YellowHammer on March 24, 2019, 08:33:21 AM
Yeah, the worst part of going to Jake's place is how expensive it is. He's got so much nice equipment, I never seem to visit without driving home saying "I need one of those!" and bang, another bank note. :D :D

You are speaking the truth Robert.

Several years ago we bought a manual mill thinking we would be content to saw a few logs. It has been a very precipitous and slippery slope ever since. We plan to add a battery so that we can have hydraulics anywhere and build a small wood sterilization box soon. We will probably wait until after the weekend at Jake's to start these projects. Of course with all of the Jones' getting vacuum kilns...