Started to be a bit for the 362 when the chain started dulling. Gave the 171 several breaks too. It 101 x8x8. Uber heavy. Had a hard time just picking up each end of the beam . No way could I lift 44 bf of black locust
Black locust mantel milled with 362 and 171
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Can’t believe how dense this stuff is. 
Two unique characteristics about Black Locust is it does not rot. Farmers and Ranchers have used black locust for fence posts and it did not rot after 75 years in the ground. Also I have seen stands of black locust trees blooming out in the spring and the bees made honey from the flowers that was clear as water. Plus as a firewood it really burns hot. Quite a special wood.
Wow that’s a very long time in the ground. Can seem to be able to get a wet green weight on black locust. I’ve got some cutting boards I’m going to mill out of the cut of slabs and I’ll weight them and convert them to a square foot or just board foot. I’m finding white oak weights more on the internet and I have a feeling the locust weights more.
Also Black Locust is harder or denser than White Oak.
Ya that’s what Im thinking. Oak is 1300 on the janka scale and locust is 1700, so same hardness at hickory
I've been to the 1607 Jamestown Settlement in Virginia one time in 1990 and the only thing still remaining of the original homes are the 4 black locust foundation corner posts of each home. 400+ years, I think that would qualify for a lifetime guarantee. Anyway if I build mama a deck anytime soon you know what decking material that I will be using.
Howdy motolife313, I'm assuming that you were using a Stihl ripping chain,that black locust cant almost looked like it had been put through a planer.
Hey. No that’s done with an archer round full skip chain that I hand file and hit my rackers down by eye with a 4.5” grinder with a flap wheel. Did some more milling yesterday on the very Bottom of the trunk and will be doing more today. I’m going to use my 3120 tho because it’s a bit slow with the 362. Pics soon!!
Cut up the rest from a couple short pieces of the trunk 
Cut that ugly edge off each one. The 10 amp cheapo circular saw did it pretty easy even on the 3” slabs. I had to cut the 1/4 left over that the electric saw couldn’t get
I've made outdoor tables from cs milled locust, holds up to the weather well with just lindseed oil. I used the legs from and old treadle Singer sewing machine, found at the dump. I'm on a borrowed I pad or I'd post some pics. I like the live edges myself, gives things character.
Oh nice! I’ve heard it holds up extremely well. I was worried it would start cracking from those rough edges but one side is still live edge. Im a fan of the live edge also
Up A Creek
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Did you update your mill? Vs the one in the cherry thread pictures.
Also curious how it is pushing that through the wood?
Also curious how it is pushing that through the wood?
This mill I use for my 064 and 362. The other mill is for my 3120. do you mean where do I hold it? I push the 1/4” plate on the edge and also pull the up right piece closer to the end of the bar. Usually under the wood surface. Best to grab it lower then high so it does not side load the bar into a downward angle.
Up A Creek
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Ah, ok. Makes sense.
I was just curious. I like to see how other people do stuff. Good to have different perspectives.
I was just curious. I like to see how other people do stuff. Good to have different perspectives.
