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Started by climbncut, November 02, 2009, 08:54:23 PM

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climbncut

November 02, 2009, 08:54:23 PM
I'm a beginner sawyer and have milled about 150 true 2x4 and 2x6 in the last couple weeks from pin oak logs. I have a old tobacco barn where I've neatly stacked the wood nice and tight. I was wondering how important it is to band the wood for quality boards. I realize that knotty boards are going to bow, but how much does banding reduce the amount of movement in the wood while drying?
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Radar67

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November 02, 2009, 09:14:18 PM
Did you put stickers in your stack?
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climbncut

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November 02, 2009, 11:15:54 PM
Yes, I used 50in 1x1's about 18in apart and end coated the boards.
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beenthere

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November 03, 2009, 12:44:07 AM
Then weight on top of the pile will keep pressure on the layers of wood.
Banding will lose its effectivness shortly when drying and shrinkage occurs.
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Den Socling

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November 04, 2009, 02:08:44 PM
Also, steel in contact with oak or other wood with tannin will develop an ugly, blue/black stain.
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