Whatcha Sawin' 2020 ??

[RichTired]

I have a pine tree on my property that is about 38" in diameter and a 100' or so tall, and it is big for me. I can't imagine some of those west coast trees...

[doc henderson]

I was working on my firewood pile last week.   I saw the ugliest log covered in mud and bark half on, but it had a burl sticking out the side.  I bumped it with a chainsaw, and it was still dark.  not a mulberry but a walnut.  only 3.5 feet long.  



 

had to pull it from the center of the pile with a crane on my track loader and take it up to pressure wash off the mud and loose bark.



 

told you it was ugly.



 

burl on the side by the clamp.



 

tried to get the crotch across the blade and the burl on the side.



 

actually used my loge rite to turn the log, since the log was short and fat, and was not contacted by the log turner.



 

first trim cut



 



 

eight 1.5 inch slabs



 

half way through had to flip over and spin the log so the burl did not interfere with my gantry.



 

put my clamp in the center and lifted, then spun a 180°, and finish sawin through



 

some nice character

 

glad I did not cut it into 3 firewood logs!   8)

[Magicman]

 

 
Here is WDH, Danny examining my Champion tree.



This old Red Oak is only 20' 2" circumference.

[Walnut Beast]

I was working on my firewood pile last week.   I saw the ugliest log covered in mud and bark half on, but it had a burl sticking out the side.  I bumped it with a chainsaw, and it was still dark.  not a mulberry but a walnut.  only 3.5 feet long.  



 

had to pull it from the center of the pile with a crane on my track loader and take it up to pressure wash off the mud and loose bark.



 

told you it was ugly.



 



 

tried to get the crotch across the blade and the burl on the side.



 

actually used my loge rite to turn the log, since the log was short and fat, and was not contacted by the log turner.



 

first trim cut



 



 

eight 1.5 inch slabs



 

half way through had to flip over and spin the log so the burl did not interfere with my gantry.



 

put my clamp in the center and lifted, then spun a 180°, and finish sawin through



 

some nice character

 

glad I did not cut it into 3 firewood logs!   8)

That's awesome Doc 👍 I love it! One man's junk is another man's treasure!!!

[WDH]

Doc, that is a swoosh, not a bump.

Darrel, that is a bit over 9' in diameter.  For reference, MM's cherrybark oak is 6.5' in diameter.  Both trees are magnificent. 

[doc henderson]

@WDH, looks like a trimmed branch that got grown over vs some injury with chaotic grain patterns.  so would you not call it a burl?  thanks!

[Magicman]

 

 
doc, I have seen that same funky/curly figure in Walnut.  Good stuff.  8)

[doc henderson]

That looks amazing MM.  I was seconds from destroying/making firewood last week.  just had time to saw it yesterday given that it needed a wash job first.  will need a touch of epoxy, but should make a few people very happy.  we will see how it dries.

[petefrom bearswamp]

Pretty stuff Doc.
In my rotten market I might be able to get 30 or 35 bucks for those slabs

[Sixacresand]

I got to see MM's champion tree on the Chicken Crispin Tour a few years ago.  

[Old Greenhorn]

Good eye on that Doc! If I ever do get my hands on Walnut, it will all get sawed, its rare enough around here. Man I wish we lived closer. You are going to have some mighty nice tables or whatever's out of those. 8)

[Magicman]

I regret that personal family issues have prevented us from hosting a Chickin' Crispin' in recent years.  :-\  Maybe/hopefully in the future.

[WDH]

Doc, I was referring to the cut on the end of the log to check for species. It was more of a swoosh rather than a "bump" with the chainsaw.  However, I might need to come up with a different term as I am not a NIKE fan. 

[doc henderson]

the wood was still over 32% MC, so with the grain and crotch wood, we will see if it splits and warps too much.  My currency is "love and appreciation"  (hobby guy) for what it is, so I will distribute these based on "who can afford it".     OG If you are ever in the area, let me know.

[tule peak timber]

Doc, I may move near you !  Very nice of you to help out others. 8)

[doc henderson]

Ohhh!  OK.  I thought maybe I had over used the term burl.  always willing to listen and learn @WDH.  yes I waded into the large limb and log pile to cut up most of the logs to go on the splitter.  it was a wholesale reduction in stuff so I could get my sidewalks done and grade my area to drain.  so the shape is from a bar tip as that was the spot I was in.  I see it now!  I have been amazed with how superficial the dark brown color is on Mulberry, and how bright yellow the wood remains.  nice surprise.  My wife is a runner and we have gotten rid of much Nike apparel.

[doc henderson]

Tule you would be more than welcome.!
MM if grits are involved, I would be there.  I am sure there are tricks to make them taste good!  
Danny if I really anticipated it was walnut, I might have made a smaller "bump"!  :D

[Ed_K]

 Finally sawing some hard maple logs. One's painted red are a yr old, trying to spalt them.


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 Sawing cants to get them off the mill to tear it down and replace the footings and a new floor.



 

 Pict of the off bearing side of mill.



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[trapper]

doc 4th picture looks like you pickin your nose

[doc henderson]

prob. was, that is what my wife thinks I do on my days off.  There is one with me picking at my bum, but removed by admin.   :D :D :D  just kidding!

[tule peak timber]

A couple loads of nice claro walnut coming in this morning. Just the way I like to start my day 8)

 

 

 

[tule peak timber]

I spent the day in the shop doing different sawing. 

 

 

 

[JRWoodchuck]

Is that a Mafell bandsaw? Those things are real awesome! Pretty nice loads of logs too!

[tule peak timber]

Is that a Mafell bandsaw? Those things are real awesome! Pretty nice loads of logs too!

Yes , I just got it to help with a job I'm doing. Expensive but does the trick ! Right now I have a lot of timber coming in---make hay while the sun shines, so to speak ;D

[Bruno of NH]

Load of hemlock coming in from a new connection. 
Sawing it up for retail sales.
Going to buy a load of red pine next.