StihlBoy440
ArboristSite Operative
I have just bought a 36" Alaskan and setting it up with a 42"bar on a 394xp. I was out hiking the other day and ran across a huge Pitch Pine that had just blown over. I went back and took some measurements and the tree is right 96" around 14' up, so this got me thinking a little. I have in my head an idea to cut the boards full width and about 2-3" thick and use them for tables and counter tops.
Question is, how do I dry the lumber to prevent curling/warping and extreme checking/splitting? My thinking at the moment is to stack it back like it was before sawing using 1/2" PVC stickers.
Do I need to dry them inside or outside or would kiln drying them be the best?
I am looking for all the input I can get!
Question is, how do I dry the lumber to prevent curling/warping and extreme checking/splitting? My thinking at the moment is to stack it back like it was before sawing using 1/2" PVC stickers.
Do I need to dry them inside or outside or would kiln drying them be the best?
I am looking for all the input I can get!