Whatcha Sawin' 2020 ??

[TimW]

I cut some 2x cottonwood for a low boy about 6 years ago.  they are doing great.  sprayed with some boiled linseed oil.  does not crack as the softer wild fibers crush a little and then come back.  it hauls a bull dozer.

Hey Doc,
Can you buy linseed oil already boiled, or do you have to boil it?
hugs,  Brandi

[Bruno of NH]

You can buy boiled linseed oil at most hardware and building supply stores 

[doc henderson]

they call it boiled, but now that means it has toxic chemical in it to help it dry.  confusing.  good luck.  even wally mart should carry it in the paint section by the gallon.  used in some paint applications, to add and help flow.  the drying agents are metals and toxic so not to use on "food safe" applications. "unboiled" linseed oil is safe but may remain tacky for some time.

[Curlybirtch]

Sliced up this beauty this weekend...too hot out for my northern blood, not sure how you guys south do it all the time, day 4 above 90 with high humidity, give me the snow and cold over this any day. Pretty wild grain, drying slow inside, will see if she holds up. Poplar
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[WV Sawmiller]

   I went ahead and cut my hickory strips from yesterday into tomato stakes. I got 249 tomato stake. 16 dozen 5' stakes, 2 dozen 4' stakes and 2 dozen 6' stakes (That's what happens when you mis- measure when cutting 10' strips in half :D.)


 While I was doing this an old repeat customer came by and bought about 40 bf of mostly 4/4 ash. He wanted 4- 6' 2X2 strips for corners on a pie safe he is making for his daughter so I  cut 6' off a 12' LE 8/4 ash slab and resawed it into the 4 strips he wanted. He seemed happy with the order.

   This guy often comes by and buys 20-30 bf assorted lumber. I know that would be a piddling nuisance for you big full time sawyers but it works fine for me.

[tule peak timber]

The first cedar truss today.

 

[LeeB]

Sawed about 120 bf of cedar and oak, all 4/4. Just cleaning up a couple of logs that were laying in front of the mill. I'll use it to  build more hutches.

 

[WDH]

(That's what happens when you mis- measure when cutting 10' strips in half :D.)

You only missed it by a foot :D. 

[WV Sawmiller]

   Fortunately there is a market periodically for both of them so I will still be able to sell them. I have found the 5' ones seem more popular. I had sold all I cut last winter except 4-5 dozen still in the back of my truck. This should see me through the rest of the season unless I get an unexpected big order from someone.

[cutterboy]

   

  This guy often comes by and buys 20-30 bf assorted lumber. I know that would be a piddling nuisance for you big full time sawyers but it works fine for me.

I'm happy with small time buyers. It gives me a few dollars and a chance to chat. ;D

[Banjo picker]

Working on these:

Took three down for a local vet.  One was dead and leaning towards his shed.  The other two were in decline and possibly would get his fence.  Used my winch to change their direction.  The one that was starting to spalt made some beautiful boards.  Banjo

[firefighter ontheside]

I had a big, gnarly looking walnut with crotch at both ends.  My buddy who makes projects with poured epoxy asked for two 2 1/2" slabs out of it to make a dining table.  He will dry them.  They turned out pretty neat with some neat figure.  Looks like hearts at one end.


 

 

[Bruno of NH]

Today it was northern poplar for trailer decking orders 2x8x14 and 2x8x10. 
Some was clear grade
Smiley likes listening to the Highway Men while sawing  :D

 

 

 

 

 

[Magicman]

That is quite an operation.  Sawmill extraordinaire !!!  8)

[TimW]

Working on these:

Took three down for a local vet.  One was dead and leaning towards his shed.  The other two were in decline and possibly would get his fence.  Used my winch to change their direction.  The one that was starting to spalt made some beautiful boards.  Banjo

Hey Banjo,
     I like your setup.  I will be building a saw shed for my LT40, then install my bed extension.  I notice you have your tires off the mill.  Do you suppose to remove them with a bed extension?
Can you post another photo of your mill setup?  Please?
hugs,  Brandi

[farmfromkansas]

Doc Henderson, what would you think of cottonwood for deck flooring?  I have a neighbor who has an old building built entirely of cottonwood, framing, boxing, siding.  Who knows how old? 

[doc henderson]

I think if you avoid direct soil contact, it should do well.  but add a water repellant finish or sealant.  It can be beautiful.  someone here finished the inside of their shop with CW as a utility grade covering, but put finish on it and gets all kinds of oos and ahs!  I will take a pic of the 18 foot slab I have out in the weather for 6 years with no finish.  I am sure it is plentiful.  the question may be weather to dry it first or just put it on wet.  I would build the framing with pressure treated I think.

[Banjo picker]

Here you go Brandi:

It's 17 foot tall at the eaves.  Don't really need that mush height.  Shed runs north an d south long side like you are looking.


 Mill sets on the west side of the shed.  On the north end.


 I have three of these roller tables with a rack by each one coming off the south end.  Slabs on on this first one ... product goes on the other two.  Mill has drag back feature, so I can an do run it by myself most of the time.


 Here is some boards waiting to get put on the racks.  Setup works for me.  Banjo

[Resonator]

Are those Willys Jeeps for hauling lumber?  ???

[TimW]

Here you go Brandi:

It's 17 foot tall at the eaves.  Don't really need that mush height.  Shed runs north an d south long side like you are looking.


 Mill sets on the west side of the shed.  On the north end.


 I have three of these roller tables with a rack by each one coming off the south end.  Slabs on on this first one ... product goes on the other two.  Mill has drag back feature, so I can an do run it by myself most of the time.


 Here is some boards waiting to get put on the racks.  Setup works for me.  Banjo

Thanks Banjo.
hugs,  Brandi

[caveman]

I thought I spied a couple of Willys.  Thanks for  the tour.

[Banjo picker]

I have 5 total.  4 wagons and 1 pickup.  Sawing lumber keeps getting in the way of restoring them. One is a doner that I take arts off.  Always wanted one when I was growing up.  Banjo

[Larry]

Natural edge slabs of course.

I had a couple of short cherry crotch logs to do first.  The owner was hoping for a bigger void for resin art.



The owner of this log told me it was an extremely rare "quad crotch walnut".


My partner said he could trade it for lots of dog bones!


I called it just another "pita" walnut.  I found two concrete screws and the blade found another four.  The owner got off lucky, one blade charge and he didn't loose much wood.  The figure was pretty.


Got another coming in soon (I hope).  866 board foot and 6,333 pounds.  I need a bigger mill!!

[WV Sawmiller]

   I like those alien faces and eyes in those crotch slabs?

[TimW]

I have 5 total.  4 wagons and 1 pickup.  Sawing lumber keeps getting in the way of restoring them. One is a doner that I take arts off.  Always wanted one when I was growing up.  Banjo

Banjo,
     What are the dimensions of your roller tables.
hugs,  Brandi