Kicker_92
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I've searched the archive, and found lots of info about how oversize to cut planks and small stock, but little info on large beams.
I need to have a finished 18" x 6" x 32ft beam that is straight and not twisted when fully finished. I'd plan for about 0.25" on each face to take out for milling marks, but how much more oversize should I cut so that we can take out any bow or twist when finished drying?
The wood is Douglas Fir, and I have a 32" diameter x 40ft log to cut it from, so was planning on sawing FOHC.
I need to have a finished 18" x 6" x 32ft beam that is straight and not twisted when fully finished. I'd plan for about 0.25" on each face to take out for milling marks, but how much more oversize should I cut so that we can take out any bow or twist when finished drying?
The wood is Douglas Fir, and I have a 32" diameter x 40ft log to cut it from, so was planning on sawing FOHC.