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Sawed a nice ash log yesterday

Started by cutterboy, July 28, 2013, 08:01:47 PM

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cutterboy

July 28, 2013, 08:01:47 PM
 

 

I squared up three sides and started sawing boards.


 

First board nearly all sapwood


 

Then half sapwood and half heartwood.


 

Then almost all heartwood. It all looks good.


 

I did run into a problem when I was almost finished with the cant. When I revved up the engine to start the cut the blade came off the wheels. I'm not sure why, but I replaced the blade and all went well.


  

 

That log gave me a nice little wack of lumber and most of it was clear.


 

  Happy sawing, Cutter
To underestimate old men and old machines is the folly of youth. Frank C.

bandmiller2

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July 28, 2013, 08:20:22 PM
Cutts,thats some fine looking ash.If I cut ash it seems I have to use it myself,  if my customers want hardwood they want white or red oak.May not be long before our ash goes the way of the chestnut. Frank C.
A man armed with common sense is packing a big piece

cutterboy

#2
July 28, 2013, 08:40:40 PM
Frank, I don't sell a lot of ash, but I do sell a bit from time to time. Right now I'm out till this lumber dries. I really like the ash trees and would hate to see them die off but I'm afraid you may be right.    Cutter
To underestimate old men and old machines is the folly of youth. Frank C.

drobertson

#3
July 28, 2013, 09:26:14 PM
Nice work, looks so much like white oak, in my opinion, maybe some differences in the cellular structure but all the same as far as appearance, nice looking lumber for sure, not sure about slinging the blade, never was a fan of no lower blade guide, but this is no guarantee on holding the blade anyway,  good work,  david
only have a few chain saws I'm not suppose to use, but will at times, one dog Dolly, pretty good dog, just not sure what for yet,  working on getting the gardening back in order, and kinda thinking on maybe a small bbq bizz,  thinking about it,

cutterboy

#4
July 28, 2013, 09:43:10 PM
Quote from: drobertson on July 28, 2013, 09:26:14 PM
Nice work, looks so much like white oak

That's true. The grain patterns in ash is very close to oak.
To underestimate old men and old machines is the folly of youth. Frank C.

Magicman

#5
July 28, 2013, 09:49:01 PM
It is also easy to work with and takes various stains and finishes very well. 
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clww

#6
July 28, 2013, 09:56:06 PM
Nice looking boards. ;)
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ladylake

#7
July 29, 2013, 04:07:12 AM

Nice wood   Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

cutterboy

#8
July 29, 2013, 06:27:03 AM
Steve, did you get up really early or stay up really late?
To underestimate old men and old machines is the folly of youth. Frank C.

ladylake

#9
July 29, 2013, 06:45:36 AM

Early to rise, early to bed.  It's getting light, out to the mill in 10 minutes or so.    Steve
Timberking B20  18000  hours +  Case75xt grapple + forks+8" snow bucket + dirt bucket   770 Oliver   Lots(too many) of chainsaws, Like the Echo saws and the Stihl and Husky     W5  Case loader   1  trailers  Wright sharpener     Suffolk  setter Volvo MCT125c skid loader

dgdrls

#10
July 29, 2013, 09:37:40 PM
I finished one today that I started a while back.  More a practice log so I can
Learn how to saw effectively with the Lucas. 
I placed it sawn face down and cut some 4x and 6x material.
Did I mention I really like my circle mill :D

DGD



  

  

 

beenthere

#11
July 29, 2013, 09:51:32 PM
We could get real confused if you call your swing mill a circle mill  ;D ;D
south central Wisconsin
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Chuck White

#12
July 29, 2013, 10:42:39 PM
Looks like you're having fun with that mill, Dan!
~Chuck~  Cooks Cat Claw sharpener and single tooth setter.  2018 Chevy Silverado and 2021 Subaru Ascent.
With basic mechanical skills and the ability to read you can maintain a Woodmizer  LT40!
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