Logging Today

Jim1764 · Apr 21, 2002

Smart plan to end coat those logs. What are you going to saw out of them? and what length logs are they?

Yes, we learned that end coating helps prevent staining and slows the logs from drying to fast.
We use the lumber to fix up the barn, my dad has made some picnic tables and I like to make pine furniture and we have sold some.
The log lengths are either 8' 6" or 10' 6". It depends on how straight and clear the log is.

Jim

Jim1764 · Apr 21, 2002

I take it the black flies&deer flies weren't a bother..yet

No not yet Thomas, That's why we were out there today. It was not to hot and the bugs haven't come out yet./w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Jim

Jim1764 · Apr 21, 2002

what about a shot of the sawmill

woodmills1, We use the Victory Chainsaw mill. It is all most exactly the same thing as this mill,
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I will take some pictures when we are milling and post them. I might have some older ones from last year, I'll see if I can find them to post.

Jim

beenthere · Apr 21, 2002

Darn good place and time to be wearing chain saw chaps, especially standing by the chain saw that way. Search around for someone to teach you a much better way to stand and use the chain saw bar and the top handle in combination to make an easier and more accurate undercut. I learned the technique from a chain saw safety instructor after spending years doing it the hard way. Once learning the proper technique, it was much easier and more trees dropped where I wanted them to drop.
Not trying to be critical here, but only helpful to all the readers that may think this stance is the best way.
My humble apologies if this is taken as critical.