EastTexas
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Need some advice. I'm looking at making some relatively large table tops (possibly 12'-14'). I have two 15' logs of Red Cedar 1st is 36" Dia. and 34" Dia. 2nd is 34" & 30" on small end. Nobody in this area can mill this for me so I'm going solo. I have a new Husqvarna 572 XP and just purchased a 36", 58 gauge bar with a 115 drive length.
1). I'm Purchasing a Portable Alaskan Chain Saw Mill. Need recommendations please. Ease-of-use, safety, quality are top concerns.
2). Need recommendations on the best milling chain for this project.
3). This red cedar is nothing like the oaks, maple, walnut, etc. that I'm used to working with up in Michigan for the last 30+ years. It's super light wood and also staggeringly beautiful. Any preparation ideas for this project are greatly appreciated. I see no areas where there were any metal.
4). What's the best way to cure this wood after cutting it? This tree was alive when I cut it last week. Very little center rot at the base. It's rained substantially since.
5). Anything I need to be cautious about? Any foreseeable problems with this project???
Charles
1). I'm Purchasing a Portable Alaskan Chain Saw Mill. Need recommendations please. Ease-of-use, safety, quality are top concerns.
2). Need recommendations on the best milling chain for this project.
3). This red cedar is nothing like the oaks, maple, walnut, etc. that I'm used to working with up in Michigan for the last 30+ years. It's super light wood and also staggeringly beautiful. Any preparation ideas for this project are greatly appreciated. I see no areas where there were any metal.
4). What's the best way to cure this wood after cutting it? This tree was alive when I cut it last week. Very little center rot at the base. It's rained substantially since.
5). Anything I need to be cautious about? Any foreseeable problems with this project???
Charles