Sawing project 2019

doc henderson · April 14, 2019, 11:56:39 AM

Quote from: customsawyer on April 14, 2019, 08:00:43 AM
Close up pictures of the nice plaque I received from Doc. Henderson

Thanks everyone for taking the time to sign it. I'm trying to figure out a way to resaw it so I can display both sides at the same time. :D

If you send me a good pic of the back, I will happily engrave the photo of the sigs onto another piece of wood!!! 8)

POSTON WIDEHEAD · April 14, 2019, 01:13:12 PM

Quote from: WDH on April 14, 2019, 08:19:38 AM
Some of those signatures will be worth a fortune one day on Antiques Roadshow ;D.

You're picture WDH is already worth a good bit on Antique Road Show. :D $300

WDH · April 15, 2019, 07:28:53 AM

Currently valued at one SGU. The value will only go up with time ;D.

GeneWengert-WoodDoc · April 16, 2019, 09:10:40 PM

Thanks everyone.

doc henderson · April 16, 2019, 11:15:42 PM

Thanks for the pics Dr. Wengert. So thrilled we got to visit, and I could hear you in person and be able to ask questions. I am certain others feel the same way! You a true professor when you are willing to donate time to teach others. :P

Magicman · April 17, 2019, 07:36:38 AM

Everyone just remember that the Granddaddy of all Get Togethers is the;

Pig Roast at Jeff & Tammy's place in Harrison, MI, on the 1st Saturday in August.

petefrom bearswamp · April 17, 2019, 07:44:53 AM

Will sorely miss all at the roast this year, cant make it, darn it!
Two things about the sawing project.
I took some good NYS sharp cheese and a jar of kimchee which unfortunately never made it out of my cooler. But there was ample food regardless.
Second My wife, as soon as we got home, started a batch of Blaine and Monica's lemon bourbon.
Our gallon jar leaked when we tried inverting it so had to use 2 half gallon canning jars.

Papa1stuff · April 17, 2019, 08:33:18 AM

Quote from: Magicman on April 17, 2019, 07:36:38 AM
Everyone just remember that the Granddaddy of all Get Togethers is the;

Pig Roast at Jeff & Tammy's place in Harrison, MI, on the 1st Saturday in August.

I will probably get kicked off the forum ,but I don't think that what MM said here was necessary ,I think that over 500 posts think that this get together was a great one also 8) 8) bye everyone >:( >:( as I go out the door

Southside · April 17, 2019, 08:36:24 AM

Magicman is just trying to make himself feel better because he skipped it this year since no Sweet Gum was being sawn is all. :D

doc henderson · April 17, 2019, 09:57:48 AM

Hey Papa 1. I know you are wanting to not have anyone "take away from the sawing project 2019" and we all agree. I interpreted it as a transition to the next big thing, and not as a slight. Hope you stick around!

GeneWengert-WoodDoc · April 17, 2019, 12:29:33 PM

Thanks to all again. We had 52 people on Friday morning. So, now, what would you folks like for next year's 2020 project?

Maybe something on grade sawing (maximize clear lumber) oak, both a small log and a large logs? Time is money and so we need to balance time with profit.

Maybe another drying topic, like stacking and air drying? Or more details on drying costs?

Or maybe even log grading?

Or another idea?

doc henderson · April 17, 2019, 12:34:59 PM

Doc, that all sounds good, maybe we need to extend the project by a few days. :D

Southside · April 17, 2019, 01:58:22 PM

Log and lumber grading, grade sawing would all be very helpful topics. Some of us almost did extend the project Doc :D

petefrom bearswamp · April 17, 2019, 07:30:11 PM

Wow! Doc is willing to do another seminar next year.
My only problem is in getting there with a 960 mile drive.
Being a senior senior citizen driving is not any fun any more, especially through Pennsylvania on I 81.
Linda loved All the gals.
I loved all the guys.
And the food too.

Magicman · April 17, 2019, 09:19:28 PM

Papa1stuff, obviously you put your on (mis)interpretation to what I said which in my opinion was not necessary. I have never and will never put down on any get together, whether it be a Chickin' Crispin', Sawing Project, or Northern Project. They are all good events, but none measure up to the Pig Roast.

I hope to someday get to meet you at one of the Projects or even at the Pig Roast.

GeneWengert-WoodDoc · April 17, 2019, 11:23:25 PM

Some states have an extension specialist that works in forest products (Dr. Bill Smith ar SUNY). Some states have someone in the State Forestry office in products. So, contact them to see if they can perhaps schedule a seminar close to home and then have me come to make the presentation. Although I do not charge the Sawing Project mileage or a fee, there would be for out of state.

Maybe WoodMizer or a similar company would sponsor a seminar that I could give...they did do that about 20 years ago. So, I would be doing the travel. But the Sawmill Project is awesome indeed...if there were a few more people like Jake, this world would be so much better.

doc henderson · April 18, 2019, 10:19:30 AM

Jake, I have ordered some of the polyester composite cord strapping, buckles and tensioner with a cart. Thanks for the tip and Jennifer at McGregor was great. You know we all just want to be like you! :D I ordered a crescent brand nail puller "like yours" but it was made in Thailand. at you leisure could you post info or pic about your nail pulling slide hammer. I think southside is trying to corner the market! @customsawyer @Southside

petefrom bearswamp · April 18, 2019, 01:17:24 PM

Doc when I saw crescent on Jakes puller I looked it over, it is Taiwanese.
My dad had one of those babies but was missing when my brothers and I went thru his stuff after he passed in1997