Czech_Made
ArboristSite Operative
I am ripping oak logs these days - when I have time to get away from the honey -do-list.
The tree was partially uprooted by wind and for at least two years it was leaning against another tree. I brought it down using my jeep and a come -along. Anyway, I got 5 usable logs out of it, 100" long and 12-14" or so in diameter. I cut 4" slab, turned it and made three 4x4s, but they came of the mill bent, I believe I can make them straight 3.5x3.5 - I have a long bed jointer for that.
But here is the question: would the time the tree was leaning against another tree - say 60 degrees and supported at about 60' height - create extra tension in the log?
The tree was partially uprooted by wind and for at least two years it was leaning against another tree. I brought it down using my jeep and a come -along. Anyway, I got 5 usable logs out of it, 100" long and 12-14" or so in diameter. I cut 4" slab, turned it and made three 4x4s, but they came of the mill bent, I believe I can make them straight 3.5x3.5 - I have a long bed jointer for that.
But here is the question: would the time the tree was leaning against another tree - say 60 degrees and supported at about 60' height - create extra tension in the log?