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General Board / Re: Making it through another ...

Last post by Hilltop366 - Today at 09:49:17 AM

Could advertise with some pictures of your stuff on FB to say were you are going to be with the date and location of the show "See you there".

Hope it goes well!

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Sawmills and Milling / Re: First cuts

Last post by NewYankeeSawmill - Today at 09:47:09 AM

Yes, standing dead for about 2 years. Is that what causes the grain to get brown and streaky like that?
I thought it was too far gone... bark was moldy underneath, sliming off the log when I tried to manipulate it. It landed with a thud, I figured it would make OK firewood once split and dried. Glad I've got 2 more logs of it!

- K

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Firewood and Wood Heating / Re: 2024 Firewood

Last post by B.C.C. Lapp - Today at 09:38:26 AM

Bruno is the poster guy for "you cant keep a good man down."

Keep at it Bruno, you can't lose if you never admit defeat.  

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Forestry and Logging / stihl 041 super mod with decom...

Last post by buckyboy - Today at 09:34:54 AM

Hello,

  I am new to the forum and just wanted to share some pics of a rebuild that I recently completed. The rebuild was an early 041 av that I converted to a super and installed a decompression valve with success. I have never performed A mod quite like this and could 
not find another example to follow so I just went with it and it turned out great. The 48mm cylinder and piston was purchased on eBay as were most of the saw and I just took my time and rebuilt the saw completely except the oil pump. There is a pic showing a small hole passing into the combustion chamber but not in the spark plug area where the pressure releases until the saw fires. Seems to run as good as my other 041 super and is pulling 150psi. Anyway just wanted to share, thank you for those who maintain this site and for those who share information here!  https://forestryforum.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=11087

#5

Drying and Processing / Re: Can ERC be altered to chan...

Last post by doc henderson - Today at 08:57:09 AM

I use spar urethan that has UV protection.  It will peel in a few years and be breached if the wood splits.   It is great to use on a flat surface, and then every few years, I run the piece through the magic eraser (planer).  and then refinish.

#6

Sawmills and Milling / Re: Whatcha Sawin' 2024 ??

Last post by Tony Sawmill - Today at 08:56:17 AM

Sawed up some nice black walnut yesterday evening. 

#7

Firewood and Wood Heating / 2024 Firewood

Last post by Bruno of NH - Today at 08:15:10 AM

The mill has been down for a month. Couldn't order parts the first 2 weeks because someone stole 2 checks from my mail. 
That's another story.
Waiting on parts now
Been doing firewood 
I get tree service firewood, I have changed my set up to get faster at it. I have more work to do .
I don't have a log lift but I'm getting it done.

#8

Drying and Processing / Re: Can ERC be altered to chan...

Last post by Old Greenhorn - Today at 08:14:55 AM

Well it's unusual that I am disagreeing with Don, this may be a first in fact, but if you put a finish on it, it will hold. My process is to mill, then air dry out of the sunlight. It turns brownish and dull, then I skip plane it and stick it in the rack. When I make something, I plane and cut it for the project and that brings the fresh color back. Once built I put a finish on it like polyurethane and although it may get darker, it will still be red. The sapwood turns a little more yellow, but still a nice contrast.


This particular box has a tung oil finish on it.

#9

Sawmills and Milling / Re: Ride along chair for 2016 ...

Last post by Magicman - Today at 08:10:20 AM

The quick answer, yes.  Makes no difference whether alone or with help. 


I use a 6" RV stool so stepping on and off is no issue.  I often sit side saddle on the seat.

#10

General Board / Re: It's a Go! 2024 FF Pigroa...

Last post by Bruno of NH - Today at 08:08:55 AM

Interesting 
I'm on a budget 
Is there low cost lodging around the area ? 
We have a truck with a cap .
It all depends on if I can find a dog sitter for Piney 

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