Skinned some logs

Spud · 04-01-08, 05:21 AM

I cut the trees down last week and they are maple. I selected the trees specifically because one was leaning crooked and was going to fall in the future. The other two were taking away sunshine from a beech tree that I would like to grow large, it has some nice lower horizontal branches.

I'm planning to use these to build a firewood shelter in the spring. So I skinned them with a draw knife. Knife is a two cherries and I have it sharpened really nice with a fine diamond stone.

I was surprised at the speed of the tool and stripped these 5 logs in a weekend, in between hiking and throwing the ball for Bean.

I could not move the largest one, so there it lays untill I can lay it up with the others.

Spud · 04-01-08, 05:25 AM

I cut this beam from a cherry standing deadwood.

7.5inch x 7.5inch and 13ft long. There are no branches, so it is a good strong beam. I used the sled to skid it down the hill and stored it under the cabin so it can season.

D'Animal · 04-01-08, 08:03 AM

Impressive!

TJDIV · 04-01-08, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

Impressive!

seriously.

my grandfather worked Timber, whole family does still...

very cool.

stayalert · 04-01-08, 11:35 AM

S-W-E-E-T!!! I just place an order for a new bar and a couple of chains for my chainsaw from Baileysonline.com.....Your work beats the H-E-double hockey stiakcs out of my hockey stick cobbles....

hydrogeo · 04-01-08, 11:40 AM

That beam is really nice. If you don't mind me askin, what kind of jig do you have mounted to the saw, do you use a special cross-cut chain, and how do you get the first cut straight?

D'Animal · 04-01-08, 11:47 AM

Looks similar to this.
Mini Mill, Model# G555B | Saw Milling | Northern Tool + Equipment

Most first straight cuts, the operator uses a 2x6 for a guide.

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Originally Posted by hydrogeo

That beam is really nice. If you don't mind me askin, what kind of jig do you have mounted to the saw, do you use a special cross-cut chain, and how do you get the first cut straight?

Spud · 04-01-08, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

Impressive!

Thanks...

Spud · 04-01-08, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hydrogeo

That beam is really nice. If you don't mind me askin, what kind of jig do you have mounted to the saw, do you use a special cross-cut chain, and how do you get the first cut straight?

HUD-SON chainsaw sawmill lumber maker mill

No special chain...I have a Stihl 310. It is still pretty tricky with the guide. Not to mention hard work. But I like it.

Spud · 04-01-08, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by stayalert

S-W-E-E-T!!! I just place an order for a new bar and a couple of chains for my chainsaw from Baileysonline.com.....Your work beats the H-E-double hockey stiakcs out of my hockey stick cobbles....

I have been using the same chain for about 3 years, I finally changed it. You can get a lot of life out of them if you know how to sharpen. It is not that hard to do.

I sharpened mine so many times it was down to a minimal amount of metal, so I replaced it.

Shoot, as far as beatin yer work, I have not even made anything yet. Just got some wood ready that is all. I will update when I build something alright.

Spud · 04-01-08, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TJDIV

seriously.

my grandfather worked Timber, whole family does still...

very cool.

I dream of doing it for work, but man It is too hard., so I do it for fun

.

Thanks for the compliment.

stayalert · 04-01-08, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Spud

I have been using the same chain for about 3 years, I finally changed it. You can get a lot of life out of them if you know how to sharpen. It is not that hard to do.

I sharpened mine so many times it was down to a minimal amount of metal, so I replaced it.

Shoot, as far as beatin yer work, I have not even made anything yet. Just got some wood ready that is all. I will update when I build something alright.

Agreed,

I needed a couple more chains so I could always have a few ready....

iaintscared1969 · 04-02-08, 06:54 AM

I grew up logging in Wa. and Idaho. Sure was a big industry then. Nice project and keep up the pics. Makes me wish I was there.

Spud · 04-02-08, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by iaintscared1969

I grew up logging in Wa. and Idaho. Sure was a big industry then. Nice project and keep up the pics. Makes me wish I was there.

Hey I was born in Irving....

reffug · 04-03-08, 03:56 AM

very impressive.

I now consider myself extra lucky to know somebody with a portable saw mill.

Somehow doing something like that with my saw would probably result in serious blood loss with my luck.

Spud · 04-03-08, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by reffug

very impressive.

I now consider myself extra lucky to know somebody with a portable saw mill.

Somehow doing something like that with my saw would probably result in serious blood loss with my luck.

Oh what I could do with a mill

No budget, yet.

But I got a line on a broad axe. Gonna get it Friday. Should make for a good workout.

splitshot · 04-04-08, 11:10 AM

Nice work Spud...

The draw knife is one of my favorite tools to work with, I use one when I build rustic furniture to take the dimension out of dimensional lumber.

Cookiemonster · 04-06-08, 02:59 PM

That cherry beam is incredible. No knots, wow!

I've spent more than my fair share of time in the woods of North Idaho, and always hated the standard hand axes we used. Several years ago while at the ACE hardware in Truckee, CA I picked up an axe made by these guys (link below) and noticed its weight and balance were just perfect. I use it as a falling axe for setting wedges and trimming light branches. I can't wait to pickup some of their other axes as I need them.

Gränsfors Bruks

Spud · 04-07-08, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Cookiemonster

That cherry beam is incredible. No knots, wow!

I've spent more than my fair share of time in the woods of North Idaho, and always hated the standard hand axes we used. Several years ago while at the ACE hardware in Truckee, CA I picked up an axe made by these guys (link below) and noticed its weight and balance were just perfect. I use it as a falling axe for setting wedges and trimming light branches. I can't wait to pickup some of their other axes as I need them.

Gränsfors Bruks

Cool, I just got one of these, a 3.5lb "large splitting axe", just to use for splitting. I took a few swings with it this weekend and it is awesome.

I searched around the net for it, almost everyone had it on backorder. I found one at an obscure backpack website and swooped it up. They said it was the last in stock.

Spud · 04-07-08, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by splitshot

Nice work Spud...

The draw knife is one of my favorite tools to work with, I use one when I build rustic furniture to take the dimension out of dimensional lumber.

Once I put a good edge on it, I was surprised at how speedy the tool can be.

WristPin · 04-07-08, 07:02 PM

well i think we all get the skinny of this thread.

hydrogeo · 04-08-08, 09:26 AM

Those axes look really cool. I went the lower buck high-tech route and bought a 23" Fiskars axe at the local big box store for driving felling wedges. I broke the handle on my first one (my stupidity trying to free a stuck saw) so I called them up and they sent a replacement in less than a week with no questions asked. Great company.

Spud · 04-13-08, 07:25 PM

Tree down & split up. Stripped the bark and over with the others.

Notched the logs, planted some rocks.

Used some oak for pegs to draw them together.

Spud · 04-13-08, 07:26 PM

Now we have a platform....12ft long x 5ft wide.

splitshot · 04-15-08, 08:21 AM

I like your little helper

04-01-08, 05:21 AM	#1
Spud the guy you ignore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a van, down by the river TLCA# 8675309 Posts: 1,093	Skinned some logs I cut the trees down last week and they are maple. I selected the trees specifically because one was leaning crooked and was going to fall in the future. The other two were taking away sunshine from a beech tree that I would like to grow large, it has some nice lower horizontal branches. I'm planning to use these to build a firewood shelter in the spring. So I skinned them with a draw knife. Knife is a two cherries and I have it sharpened really nice with a fine diamond stone. I was surprised at the speed of the tool and stripped these 5 logs in a weekend, in between hiking and throwing the ball for Bean. I could not move the largest one, so there it lays untill I can lay it up with the others. Attached Images __________________ Keep going, Sam "Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost. Isn't that what makes a man?" "Sure, that and a pair of testicles." 84' 4runner (work truck) Nov / 76' FJ40 (work/fun truck) 80' Jeep J-20 Dump and Boom

04-01-08, 05:25 AM	#2
Spud the guy you ignore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a van, down by the river TLCA# 8675309 Posts: 1,093	Cherry Beam I cut this beam from a cherry standing deadwood. 7.5inch x 7.5inch and 13ft long. There are no branches, so it is a good strong beam. I used the sled to skid it down the hill and stored it under the cabin so it can season. Attached Images __________________ Keep going, Sam "Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost. Isn't that what makes a man?" "Sure, that and a pair of testicles." 84' 4runner (work truck) Nov / 76' FJ40 (work/fun truck) 80' Jeep J-20 Dump and Boom

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04-03-08, 03:56 AM	#15
reffug grown up MOD Join Date: May 2004 Location: 'in dat der briar patch' TLCA# 14549 Posts: 4,133	very impressive. I now consider myself extra lucky to know somebody with a portable saw mill. Somehow doing something like that with my saw would probably result in serious blood loss with my luck. __________________ "If it wasn't a Landcruiser and hadn't been built the way it was you do realize you would be DEAD." VA State Police Officer

04-01-08, 11:35 AM	#5
stayalert IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Norwich, VT Posts: 966	S-W-E-E-T!!! I just place an order for a new bar and a couple of chains for my chainsaw from Baileysonline.com.....Your work beats the H-E-double hockey stiakcs out of my hockey stick cobbles....

04-01-08, 11:40 AM	#6
hydrogeo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 114	That beam is really nice. If you don't mind me askin, what kind of jig do you have mounted to the saw, do you use a special cross-cut chain, and how do you get the first cut straight?

04-04-08, 11:10 AM	#17
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,520	Nice work Spud... The draw knife is one of my favorite tools to work with, I use one when I build rustic furniture to take the dimension out of dimensional lumber. __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey

04-06-08, 02:59 PM	#18
Cookiemonster IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 455	That cherry beam is incredible. No knots, wow! I've spent more than my fair share of time in the woods of North Idaho, and always hated the standard hand axes we used. Several years ago while at the ACE hardware in Truckee, CA I picked up an axe made by these guys (link below) and noticed its weight and balance were just perfect. I use it as a falling axe for setting wedges and trimming light branches. I can't wait to pickup some of their other axes as I need them. Gränsfors Bruks __________________ When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty. -Thomas Jefferson

04-08-08, 09:26 AM	#22
hydrogeo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 114	Those axes look really cool. I went the lower buck high-tech route and bought a 23" Fiskars axe at the local big box store for driving felling wedges. I broke the handle on my first one (my stupidity trying to free a stuck saw) so I called them up and they sent a replacement in less than a week with no questions asked. Great company.

04-13-08, 07:25 PM	#23
Spud the guy you ignore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a van, down by the river TLCA# 8675309 Posts: 1,093	Tree down & split up. Stripped the bark and over with the others. Notched the logs, planted some rocks. Used some oak for pegs to draw them together. Attached Images __________________ Keep going, Sam "Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost. Isn't that what makes a man?" "Sure, that and a pair of testicles." 84' 4runner (work truck) Nov / 76' FJ40 (work/fun truck) 80' Jeep J-20 Dump and Boom

04-13-08, 07:26 PM	#24
Spud the guy you ignore Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In a van, down by the river TLCA# 8675309 Posts: 1,093	Now we have a platform....12ft long x 5ft wide. Attached Images __________________ Keep going, Sam "Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost. Isn't that what makes a man?" "Sure, that and a pair of testicles." 84' 4runner (work truck) Nov / 76' FJ40 (work/fun truck) 80' Jeep J-20 Dump and Boom Last edited by Spud; 04-15-08 at 05:03 AM.

04-15-08, 08:21 AM	#25
splitshot What's next? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Podunk, Arizona Posts: 1,520	I like your little helper __________________ '69 fj40 CSC#103 A dry heat still cooks a turkey