Yeastbeast
ArboristSite Lurker
G'day everyone,
I seem to have got my 880 and mill up to an almost usable standard. Most of the wood I've been milling is green to some degree because redgum takes almost forever to dry out unless it's cut. I'm just wondering how the best way to go about things from here is.
Primarily, I'd like to find some long, straight trunks and simply take off the sides to make a big square post. I'm hoping to one day build a house with these as uprights and rafters, with paddock stone as walls. I'm thinking sizes in order of 12-16" square and about 16 feet long.
I'm also interested in making some decent sized rectangular timbers - 4x8"s, 6x6"s and so on
Lastly, I'll be making some slabs for table tops, bars and furniture.
I've been reading up what I can on stickering and such but haven't been able to find exactly what I'm looking for.
With the big posts, will they be alright to simply let dry of their own accord?
With the rectangular members, will they need binding and stacking?
I was planning to stack and bind the best slabs, but on some ones like in the photo below, will they be ok to make outdoor furniture straight off the mill?
I have access to some good dry trunks as well, they won't need any seasoning at all I assume?
I was a bit disappointed to find the trunk so hollow on this tree, I should be able to get some decent timber out around it I'm hoping.
Cheers everybody
I seem to have got my 880 and mill up to an almost usable standard. Most of the wood I've been milling is green to some degree because redgum takes almost forever to dry out unless it's cut. I'm just wondering how the best way to go about things from here is.
Primarily, I'd like to find some long, straight trunks and simply take off the sides to make a big square post. I'm hoping to one day build a house with these as uprights and rafters, with paddock stone as walls. I'm thinking sizes in order of 12-16" square and about 16 feet long.
I'm also interested in making some decent sized rectangular timbers - 4x8"s, 6x6"s and so on
Lastly, I'll be making some slabs for table tops, bars and furniture.
I've been reading up what I can on stickering and such but haven't been able to find exactly what I'm looking for.
With the big posts, will they be alright to simply let dry of their own accord?
With the rectangular members, will they need binding and stacking?
I was planning to stack and bind the best slabs, but on some ones like in the photo below, will they be ok to make outdoor furniture straight off the mill?
I have access to some good dry trunks as well, they won't need any seasoning at all I assume?
I was a bit disappointed to find the trunk so hollow on this tree, I should be able to get some decent timber out around it I'm hoping.
Cheers everybody