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Started by Warrior697, April 20, 2014, 05:33:34 PM

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Warrior697

new to the forum but been visiting site for months so I figured I would make a post. So, heres what I got dumped in m lap yesterday.. 42" diameter red oak. Customer is hoping for slabs if not completely rotten. This is WAY to big for my mill but I do have access to a 48" chainsaw mill. I'm betting its loaded with nails, I think he should bring it to the dump.. what do you guys think? thanks -Cory

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Magicman

Welcome to the Forestry Forum.  That spot at 10:00 might indicate metal so avoid it.
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Nomad

     Roll it so the split is horizontal, stay below the spot MM pointed out, and try for a couple of slabs.
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WellandportRob

Take 2 feet of the butt end and look at the staining.  Generally if I see staining that low in the butt it is loaded with steel.  That looks like it may be from an old fence row. Good luck with that one.
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Warrior697

Thanks guys. I'm thinking bout cutting him a 3" end grain slab.. Easier

jmouton

       we got a big red  oak too but its ours and it was free  ,  42-44 inch or so  16 ft long  ,  not sure what to do with it  since we dont have a big chain saw yet , that will cut it ,  so it sits,  next we have to try to get it off the ground so it wont rot,   arnt big logs fun,,,


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WDH

I would say no.  It is a poor, split, low grade log with a good possibility of metal.
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5quarter

Looks like it may have had a couple lightning strikes. every lightning struck oak I've sawn has fallen apart in the drying process. Zing off the butt and see if the fresh end develops checks that look like shake. if so, dock it for firewood. if not, maybe give it a go. all you have to lose is time and money.  ;)
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stavebuyer

Definitely looks like metal at 10 a clock as MM pointed out. I think the slabs would quarter themselves. If I was going to mess with it(which I wouldn't ), I am not sure it wouldn't split into quarters fairly readily with wedges.

Seaman

I do a lot of slabbing, and hate to see the end so busted. I too would cut the butt two feet to see what it looks like. then cut a 3 in cookie to see if it breaks apart in your hands. If it does, you have a nice piece of firewood.
Potential for nice slabs if log is more solid on up.
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