the all aussie dribble thread!

[peter92]

Does any one else know about this, MEDI CAT
http://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/media-cat-chain-letter.95454/page-65#post-5869452

 

[KiwiBro]

Not I, but looks like a good resource.

Does anyone know how I could go about seasoning a long saligna log without it tearing itself apart please? I was talking with a couple a few days ago who are planning to build a wood/straw/adobe haus and it just dawned on me today that if I can season some of these saligna logs they would make for some huge ridge beams and poles, etc. Even if I quartered them green and left them really long lengths, maybe they would not tear themselves apart and there's still be enough meat in them to straighten them up once seasoned and still have some very solid/large natural looking 1/4 logs for ridge beams, etc. just an idea and I have no clue if it would work or could be done and how to stop it splitting and twisting like crazy as it seasoned.

 

[bennn*e]

This was a bluegum I think. I think I did ok with it

 

[Bwildered]

Not I, but looks like a good resource.

Does anyone know how I could go about seasoning a long saligna log without it tearing itself apart please? I was talking with a couple a few days ago who are planning to build a wood/straw/adobe haus and it just dawned on me today that if I can season some of these saligna logs they would make for some huge ridge beams and poles, etc. Even if I quartered them green and left them really long lengths, maybe they would not tear themselves apart and there's still be enough meat in them to straighten them up once seasoned and still have some very solid/large natural looking 1/4 logs for ridge beams, etc. just an idea and I have no clue if it would work or could be done and how to stop it splitting and twisting like crazy as it seasoned.

How many years do you have? Or you could make a very long kiln, poles don't move that much as the wood is equally tensioned around the heart, the ends would check but that would be it.
Thansk

 

[derwoodii]

This was a bluegum I think. I think I did ok with it

looks alike Cor mac or sugar gum,,,,, but never mind you sox'd it good

 

[The Thriftdrifter]

Gidday guys. KiwiBro put me onto this thread.

Does anyone know how I could go about seasoning a long saligna log without it tearing itself apart please? I was talking with a couple a few days ago who are planning to build a wood/straw/adobe haus and it just dawned on me today that if I can season some of these saligna logs they would make for some huge ridge beams and poles, etc. Even if I quartered them green and left them really long lengths, maybe they would not tear themselves apart and there's still be enough meat in them to straighten them up once seasoned and still have some very solid/large natural looking 1/4 logs for ridge beams, etc. just an idea and I have no clue if it would work or could be done and how to stop it splitting and twisting like crazy as it seasoned.

I don't know much about saligna, but my grandpops used to paint(oil based) the end grain of any logs where he wanted to slow down the drying/reduce splitting.

 

[KiwiBro]

How many years do you have? Or you could make a very long kiln, poles don't move that much as the wood is equally tensioned around the heart, the ends would check but that would be it.
Thansk

Good point. Being so dense, I can't see large logs seasoning in just a year. Might have to give it a miss. Lacking enough experience with saligna to know how long it would take, how it would react, etc. I heard the dehumidifying kilns prefer the wood as green as possible and tend to have some gentle yet fast drying schedules so if the house building people think it might be a good idea, then I'll call around and see how stoopid an idea the kiln guys think it is.

I have been experimenting with air-drying the 4x1 lumber a wee bit. It's only a gut feeling at this stage but I think the stack that was left NOT fillet stacked for a year seems to have less degrade (at this stage). I'll fillet that stack in the next few weeks and check it again next Summer and compare with the stack that was filleted straight off the mill

Gidday guys. KiwiBro put me onto this thread.

g'Day drifter. Yeah blame it on me. Thanks for the suggestion. I've had good results using up a big container of PVA glue for the end sealing of logs before milling. Still get some checking though, in gum especially, but not too major.

 

[postrip]

Off 2 QLD this weekend for the QLD post ripping titles.
Will be racing against Will (lumberjackau), and many others..... Around 24 competitors I believe, with 5 from NSW including myself, making the journey.
Spent all morning packing etc, working till about 11pm tonight, up at 4am to hit the road by 4.30am.
Soooo looking forward to it!!

 

[VinceGU05]

good luck guys! have an awesome time up there.

 

[Creeker]

Enjoy the comp. postie and lumberjock, got enough saws

 

[peter92]

enjoy the weekend there guys, lets hope you both do well

 

[splitpost]

Wet here atm ,bring ya raincoat

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[husq2100]

nice areo package on your ute postrip ....

 

[KiwiBro]

If you say 2100, I'm going to buy a plane ticket and come over there and kick you in the nuts.

That said....

What would you good buggers suggest for a used saw to run a 40-ish" bar felling gums, and sometimes a larger bar slabbing logs I can't get the mill over please?

I know they are an old and heavy design but occasionally used dolmar 9010's turn up pretty cheap.

 

[460cixy]

Ummmmm there is one saw but the name of it has slipped my mind

 

[lumberjackau]

View attachment 505108 View attachment 505110 Off 2 QLD this weekend for the QLD post ripping titles.
Will be racing against Will (lumberjackau), and many others..... Around 24 competitors I believe, with 5 from NSW including myself, making the journey.
Spent all morning packing etc, working till about 11pm tonight, up at 4am to hit the road by 4.30am.
Soooo looking forward to it!!

See ya tomorrow mate, we are on our way already

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[postrip]

See ya tomorrow mate, we are on our way already

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Travel safe mate, about 2 jump in the 904, and drive 3hrs further away from where I'll be tomorrow

 

[husq2100]

If you say 2100, I'm going to buy a plane ticket and come over there and kick you in the nuts.

That said....

What would you good buggers suggest for a used saw to run a 40-ish" bar felling gums, and sometimes a larger bar slabbing logs I can't get the mill over please?

I know they are an old and heavy design but occasionally used dolmar 9010's turn up pretty cheap.

Husky 395. Going to much easier to get parts etc than the 2100 or even the 9010.

 

[KiwiBro]

Husky 395. Going to much easier to get parts etc than the 2100 or even the 9010.

ta. Any probs with the air filters letting fines through?

 

[derwoodii]

Off 2 QLD this weekend for the QLD post ripping titles.

bring honor to the clan dear sir ..... Η ΤΑΝ Η ΕΠΙ ΤΑΣ "Come back with your shield - or on it" (Plutarch, Mor.241)