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Moisture meter

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 05:06:00 PM
Written by Valleya
Views: 131
We just purchased a new Norwood mill and are in the process of milling our first logs, would anyone have a suggestion for a good moisture meter for us to buy
Thanks

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Equipment and methods for Harvesting eastern red cedar

Posted in Forestry and Logging
Today at 01:44:11 PM
Written by Log321
Views: 196
Hey guys I made a post awhile back about markets for erc, I've cut an acre out of 100 or more that I own with a chain saw and it produced enough that it's definitely worth logging the rest. Now my question is what would you guys recommend for equipment to take some labor away? I have a skid steer...

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where to find portable sawmilling service?

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
Today at 08:16:10 AM
Written by ajschnitzelbank
Views: 426
TL;DR
Where do I look to hire someone with a portable sawmill to cut my logs on site? I'm in Rensselaer County NY (near the MA/VT boarder)


I'm a novice. I have a Logosol chainsaw mill. My friend/neighbor is gifting me a small red pine plantation. It's a couple hundred trees total, averaging about 12" dbh, and pretty tall (planted decades ago and never thinned). It's obviously way too much for me to take on. Read More

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Thoughts on cutting a Bois D'Arc tree.

Posted in Sawmills and Milling
March 31, 2025, 05:11:02 PM
Written by DocGP
Views: 784
My uncle has one about 18" at the base, and 14" at the 8 ft mark. It will only make one 8' log, but it should be a nice one. I don't need it, but how would you cut it?? Probably will slab it 8/4, but looking for other thoughts.

Probably stack it on stickers under the barn, with rachet straps, to air dry. Read More

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Opinion on pros and cons of chainsaw chain

Posted in Forestry and Logging
March 30, 2025, 07:18:50 PM
Written by Swift1230
Views: 649
Newbie here. Thanks for the add to your site. I have owned a couple Stihl saws in the past. I just purchased my first Husqvarna 450 rancher with the 20" bar and the sp33g nk chain. I'm looking to upgrade the chain to something a little more aggressive. It is the 80dl .325 .050. I'm looking...

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