Just sawing in the rain (Pics added!!!)

brdmkr · February 25, 2006, 11:13:00 PM

I had a chance to saw up a big water oak log today 8). It was 33" on the small end, but only 6 feet long. Most of the boards came off really clear 8).

We wound up with about 340 bdft 8). Not bad for an hour and a half in the rain. I also got to introduce a couple of friends to the joy of sawmilling.

I'll post pics as soon as I shrink them. I shrunk them once, but not enough. I forgot the size limits :(. Should have them up tomorrow.

jpgreen · February 26, 2006, 12:28:05 AM

That sound great. Pics please!..

Coon · February 26, 2006, 03:11:23 AM

That sounds great brdmkr. How much did you teach them???? Did they worh their instructing off by tailing boards????? :D :D
Brad

DoubleD · February 26, 2006, 08:26:32 AM

Cool job brdmkr pics please

brdmkr · February 26, 2006, 10:13:01 PM

Well here are the pics I promised. Here is a shot of the first cut. We were milling right on the side of highway 27. We had quite a few spectaters.

Here is a picture of the log from the end.

Unfortunately the log was a bit short, but the calculator in the tool box still estimated its weight at 3300 lbs 8) 8)

Neither of these guys had seen the Lucas in action, so after I opened the log, they both had a try. Here is Jim during his first 10 minutes sawing.

Here is Charlie giving it a run.

Finally, here is picture of the part of the slab. I boxed the heart as there was a crack right in the center. NONE of the other lumber was checked 8)

As I said, we ended the day with about 340 bdft, and a really nice piece that I plan to cut a slab from. The wood is now under my shed with AnchorSeal on the ends. Most of the boards were clear and only a few had any defects. All of the boards were cut 5/4 x 6.

I noticed that a logger had moved a feller buncher and skidder over to our land today. He is going to cut my pulp wood, remove the stumps, and cut down 4 really big oaks for my mill 8). Now I need a place to dry the lumber before I can cut it up