.philmypower. Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Took this home last week and milled it yesterday. Not the best milling log but got some stunning oak planks out of it. Better than fire wood in my opinion. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Certainly is, such a shame so much of our good timbers goes to firewood logs Edited August 10, 2014 by kent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegasus bridge Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Very nice, just out of interest, what do those planks sell for roughly ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Looks absolutely fab great to see timber being saved from the fire Great stuff thanks for sharing All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 (edited) Looks the shape what we get delivered lol Edited August 10, 2014 by team tractor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Milled oak once seasoned is around £80 a cubic foot if it's good stuff, so each plank would be worth around £150, but I'm not expecting to make anything near that. Just didn't want to throw it in the log pile. Looks absolutely fab great to see timber being saved from the fire Great stuff thanks for sharing All the best Of Glad you like it. I try not to post too much of my tree work, as I know it's a shooting forum. I was just really happy with the final product and wanted to share the pics.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Pm in bound Nice work mate, Tab Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Some impressive pieces of oak there Phil! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bi9johnny Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 The middle planks would make fantastic outdoor table very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 As has been said, too much timber ends up on the fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 i bet you had to sharpen that chain a few times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del T Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Lovely job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Shaw Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Nice job Phil Can I ask a few questions ? How long is your saw blade? did you have to sharpen it for each cut ? How long did each cut take ? What do you intend to make out of it ? Thanks Mick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Thanks for all the comments guys. To answer your questions mike, in the picture I'm using a 36" bar but the saw will run up to a 6ft bar. The saw is 125cc and has a selection of bars but it's allways best to use the smallest bar possible. I sharpened the chain to begin, then gave each tooth a quick lick between planks, I also took the depth gauges down a little. To mill with this set up the chain is also different. It's what's called a ripping chain, all the teeth are different sizes and are sharpened at 10 degrees. The first cut is the trickiest, after that your away. Each plank took around 3 minuets and boy are they heavy. There all 2" in diameter and 8ft long. I work as a tree surgeon and have a log round in my spare time, I was sick of logging stunning bits of timber so bought a mill. I want some oak for my window ledges but will sell most of these planks as I have access to quite a bit of timber so ill mill some for myself when I need it. To be honest I'm not the guy to do this wood justice as my wood work skills are basic, but in the right hands these can be turned into something amazing. Have some lovely cedar planks seasoning away and I'm milling 4 big lumps of beech next week, I'm hoping to find something special in the beech such as a bit of spalting & coloring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenman99 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Fantastic! I can see why you enjoy working with timber. If i had my time again that's one profession i would do. Love my saws for diy firewood for the log burner. What stops the top two bowing with no weight on? fenman99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 The way there stacked and the weight of them, also I have the top piece on for weight and to keep most of the sun light off it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 That looks fantastic. What do you do with the sawdust that's produced? Is there a market for them as fuel for a smoker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 That looks fantastic. What do you do with the sawdust that's produced? Is there a market for them as fuel for a smoker? I chuck it under the trees on my yard. Think it's too fine for smoking, filled 7 wheel barrows of sawdust milling that log. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Your probably right about it being too fine, it just seems a waste to not do something with it. I bet it smells lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 Just gives me a good feeling looking at your work. I would love some rough timber like that to make into a table, jointing the planks once cut and square edged. Friend of mine buys trees and hires a saw like yours and stores the resultant wood for projects - leave it for about 3 years? Excellent ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddy Funker Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 You might be surprised with regards to the sawdust.The stuff I buy for use with a ProQ cold smoker is literally fine dust and it works beautifully. I've had stuff before more like small shavings and it was useless.If it's fine and dry people would buy it, I would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.philmypower. Posted August 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 If anyone wanted the sawdust I'd happily put it aside for them to collect free of charge. If you wanted a plank or two kes dro me a pm it's all for sale and were not too far from each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 looks nice Phil , that piece your stood next to looks familiar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 looks nice Phil , that piece your stood next to looks familiar Make a cracking top for a bar! I could just see that plank with a few pumps fitted to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I would make a great tree surgeon , but only cutting them down from the bottom , I hate heights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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