Slabbing/Chain Saw Mill Tips?

[WoodyBlue]

Drug up some very pretty 1,000# Red Oak logs this weekend. Unfortunately had to pull them up a pretty steep grade that I can NOT get equipment dow to get them out cleanly. Some dirt and a few rocks in the bark. I am looking to hit these with the chainsaw mill this weekend, but want to know if using a pressure washer on these is a smart idea first. Not really looking to maintain a Live Edge on these slabs, would be nice , button't think I will be able to.

Any thoughts as to doing this?

Thanks again.

 

[IyaMan]

Clean as best as possible. Dirt and rocks will not be kind to the chain, especially since it needs to be sharp sharp sharp to mill well.

Actually, it'd be best to remove the bark altogether if possible.

(there's also a milling forum here http://www.arboristsite.com/community/forums/milling-saw-mills.62/ )

 

[WoodyBlue]

Clean as best as possible. Dirt and rocks will not be kind to the chain, especially since it needs to be sharp sharp sharp to mill well.

Actually, it'd be best to remove the bark altogether if possible.

(there's also a milling forum here http://www.arboristsite.com/community/forums/milling-saw-mills.62/ )

So you think a pressure washer is ok for cleaning them up prior to milling?

 

[IyaMan]

So you think a pressure washer is ok for cleaning them up prior to milling?

Shouldn't be a problem. But maybe let them sit a few hours/overnight so they aren't dripping wet. Just be sure to check/sharpen the chain enough. If it dulls too quick, there may be dirt/rock in there you aren't seeing.

And if the bark peels off easy enough, just do that.