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Alternative methods and solutions / Re: Struggling to split Cherry...
Last post by Don P - Today at 07:09:55 AMThe young tree was not perfectly straight, which is normal. The split follows the grain, which was not straight in that young tree. I don't see anything in your pile that would split straight. On the plus side we can suggest a chainsaw mill as labor saving device in this thread 
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Forestry and Logging / Re: JDM Mini Trucks
Last post by Don P - Today at 06:46:17 AMDrive one before you buy it, I'm not big but it sure made me feel like a big boy folded up on a tricycle inside.
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General Board / Re: Garbage can tow dolly?
Last post by aigheadish - Today at 06:42:28 AMMy driveway is about 300 feet long and one of the improvements I've thought of making with my similar style cans is to add rubber or pneumatic tires, instead of the incredibly noisy and bumpy and gross plastic ones.
I've dragged a can with an open car door, just once, as I'm afraid the can will knock into the car, though it didn't the time I tried it. If I had a vehicle I cared less about I'd just do that but only for one can.
If I went with a trailer I think I'd be inclined to use just a simple bar that you can hang a few hooks on and maybe a strong bungee or rope to hold the cans closed. Maybe that depends on the driveway material too... Mine is gravel and quite bumpy, it's not uncommon, at walking speed, that my can wants to twist and turn and fall over.
I've dragged a can with an open car door, just once, as I'm afraid the can will knock into the car, though it didn't the time I tried it. If I had a vehicle I cared less about I'd just do that but only for one can.
If I went with a trailer I think I'd be inclined to use just a simple bar that you can hang a few hooks on and maybe a strong bungee or rope to hold the cans closed. Maybe that depends on the driveway material too... Mine is gravel and quite bumpy, it's not uncommon, at walking speed, that my can wants to twist and turn and fall over.
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General Board / Re: Making it through another ...
Last post by aigheadish - Today at 06:35:45 AMI would have gone to Mushroom class in school.
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Sawmills and Milling / Re: T&G Knifes
Last post by Don P - Today at 06:33:20 AMI couldn't find 2x T&G knives a few years ago and ground a pair for a friend to do his on a shaper. It surprised me that it is not a stock pattern available somewhere. The only thing I can think of that might be an issue is think about the chamfer and the projecting "wing" that is cutting it, and then stacking the next pattern above that. You need enough meat on that wing that it isn't liable to break if it hits a knot wrong.
#6
General Board / Re: The weather 2024
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 06:21:51 AMTemps just about the same as yesterday. I have 45° and a high of 55.
But today should be dry!!!!!
Not much sun. maybe some at 5 tonight.
Well no rain anyways.
Had a hard shower at about 6 last night and then some light rain after that.
But today should be dry!!!!!
Not much sun. maybe some at 5 tonight.
Well no rain anyways.
Had a hard shower at about 6 last night and then some light rain after that.
#7
General Board / Re: Garbage can tow dolly?
Last post by RetiredTech - Today at 06:20:20 AM I never thought about a tow dolly for the garbage cans. We just throw the can in the back of the side by side and run it out to the main road. I'd be interested to see what you come up with. The cans do get heavy sometimes. Maybe something lightweight and easy to move around with bicycle or motorcycle wheels? Keep us posted.
#8
Drying and Processing / Re: What to do when wet bulb r...
Last post by TBrown99 - Today at 06:15:39 AMThanks Stan. It's good to know that the 25% level applies to hardwoods too. (I'm preparing to do my first load of hardwood with a black cherry that came down in the woodland recently. But first another load of white pine.)
I'm still wondering if, before I add insulation, whether I should move the exhaust fan low.
The Lignomat remote pin system worked very well on my first "commercial" load: Redrying steam bent walnut and oak. 1.5 days drying. Pins helped me track it the whole way down vs. wondering what's going on in there.... I still need to bone up on the EMC monitor which I also have with the system. I say commercial but I didn't charge, as I'm still learning the ropes (and I don't know what's actually fair... and I'm thinking by time is easier than by board foot. )
I attended the annual Vermont Forestry Products Expo in Essex last week. Actually, the "Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Exposition, otherwise known as the Loggers' Expo, is the premier forest products industry trade show in the Northeastern US." It was interesting however there were not actually hardly any forest products, nevermind products from Vermont. There was one interesting company from Quebec selling finished red and white cedar shingles. The big hitters were based around logging equipment dominating the exhibits. That and tools and gear to support those machines. Perhaps that's the problem with the decline in the industry: Lack of local producers of actual products made from logs. But it's beyond me. What did make me stop and think was the conversation I had with the iDry representative, who from what I could tell was the only booth in the whole place with an old-fashioned salesperson actually getting up on a soap box and promoting their product no matter who might be listening. The gentleman there Mr Grenier is a true evangelist for the local products market arguing that it's time for small time producers to take on big boxes -- and he's ready to help get it started with their vacuum and conventional style lumber kilns. Very interesting. And it makes me proud that Vermont features this innovative company. Seeking to learn more. Though he said that it's possible to case harden softwoods by improper drying techniques, though I didn't specify the 25% rule.
Thanks!
I'm still wondering if, before I add insulation, whether I should move the exhaust fan low.
The Lignomat remote pin system worked very well on my first "commercial" load: Redrying steam bent walnut and oak. 1.5 days drying. Pins helped me track it the whole way down vs. wondering what's going on in there.... I still need to bone up on the EMC monitor which I also have with the system. I say commercial but I didn't charge, as I'm still learning the ropes (and I don't know what's actually fair... and I'm thinking by time is easier than by board foot. )
I attended the annual Vermont Forestry Products Expo in Essex last week. Actually, the "Northeastern Forest Products Equipment Exposition, otherwise known as the Loggers' Expo, is the premier forest products industry trade show in the Northeastern US." It was interesting however there were not actually hardly any forest products, nevermind products from Vermont. There was one interesting company from Quebec selling finished red and white cedar shingles. The big hitters were based around logging equipment dominating the exhibits. That and tools and gear to support those machines. Perhaps that's the problem with the decline in the industry: Lack of local producers of actual products made from logs. But it's beyond me. What did make me stop and think was the conversation I had with the iDry representative, who from what I could tell was the only booth in the whole place with an old-fashioned salesperson actually getting up on a soap box and promoting their product no matter who might be listening. The gentleman there Mr Grenier is a true evangelist for the local products market arguing that it's time for small time producers to take on big boxes -- and he's ready to help get it started with their vacuum and conventional style lumber kilns. Very interesting. And it makes me proud that Vermont features this innovative company. Seeking to learn more. Though he said that it's possible to case harden softwoods by improper drying techniques, though I didn't specify the 25% rule.
Thanks!
#9
Forestry and Logging / Re: is there a best time to ha...
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 05:06:41 AMAs I posted we let one sit for a year in the woods and nothing bothered it. We had it up in the air.
Not like cutting EWP. We started to cut that, and the borers found it fast!!!!!
Not like cutting EWP. We started to cut that, and the borers found it fast!!!!!
#10
Forestry and Logging / Re: JDM Mini Trucks
Last post by thecfarm - Today at 04:58:57 AMMu boss bought an old Hardy? blue tractor. Needed some work.
He could get parts, but a head gasket cost $20, but shipping was $60.
Then he said the website site was iffy. Some days you could get on and some days you could not.
He could get parts, but a head gasket cost $20, but shipping was $60.
Then he said the website site was iffy. Some days you could get on and some days you could not.
