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Post by bulasteve on Jul 17, 2014 9:43:26 GMT -5
We'll be timbering 30 acres or so at camp this yr.. This, in Elk County, Penn.. For those that timber cruise and get their own wood, what diameter and length do you want to work with ? Paint the ends ? The cherry might be good. The other Penn hills species available. Advice ? I really don't see myself making stocks, but would put some aside for those interested.
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Post by arokcrwlr on Jul 17, 2014 9:55:16 GMT -5
On a similar note and not too out of line with the OP - I have a downed walnut tree on my property. If I wanted to attempt to use it for grip material, how would I go about it?
I know nothing about wood harvesting. I have already cut some of it up in fireplace length pieces before I thought that maybe I could use it for stocks. I have a couple of pieces of "crotch", do I plane it to see what sort of grain it has? Advise please...
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Post by oldschool on Jul 25, 2014 0:09:46 GMT -5
On a similar note and not too out of line with the OP - I have a downed walnut tree on my property. If I wanted to attempt to use it for grip material, how would I go about it? I know nothing about wood harvesting. I have already cut some of it up in fireplace length pieces before I thought that maybe I could use it for stocks. I have a couple of pieces of "crotch", do I plane it to see what sort of grain it has? Advise please... "Fireplace length pieces"? The horror!  |
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Post by magnumwheelman on Jul 25, 2014 9:24:42 GMT -5
we have 100's of walnut trees... I burn it all the time
I do try to save some of the better pieces, have had 2 pieces of furniture made from solid walnut from our farm...
would like to try doing some woodwork, as I get older & start working less hours...
as far as the wood itself... I've bought nice pieces of grip making size, on e-bay... some are waxed, some waxed & wrapped in plastic wrap, some painted on the ends... My FIL, used to have it rough sawn green, then stacked in a shed with small boards in between, to allow air around them, to dry out ( that's the wood we used to make the furniture pieces )
If you look for wood for sale on e-bay, you could copy how they are selling it, & even sell them through e-bay
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Post by steve on Jul 25, 2014 15:19:14 GMT -5
Yes, You want to seal the ends. That prevents the water from draining out too fast and creating checks or splits. Cut it into slabs and stack them on top of each other with a 1"or 2" spacer between them so air can circulate. The most figure will be in the crotches, root balls, around knots and burls. Not every tree is going to have a burl, but if it does make sure to get them.
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Post by steve on Jul 25, 2014 15:26:36 GMT -5
On a similar note and not too out of line with the OP - I have a downed walnut tree on my property. If I wanted to attempt to use it for grip material, how would I go about it? I know nothing about wood harvesting. I have already cut some of it up in fireplace length pieces before I thought that maybe I could use it for stocks. I have a couple of pieces of "crotch", do I plane it to see what sort of grain it has? Advise please... Kraig, I would cut it into 4" thick slabs. A band mill is the best way, but a chainsaw will do just fine. seal the ends and let them dry/season for a few years. |
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Post by steve on Jul 25, 2014 18:52:01 GMT -5
Something to look out for, as far as determining Walnut. Most likely you find black walnut, as that is what's most common. Take a look at this picture. The top is a Black Walnut leaf, Claro leaves look similar as Claro is a type of Black walnut. Unless you live in northern CA, or southern OR- Claro is unlikely, but not impossible. The bottom leaf is European thin shell Walnut: English, French, Turkish, Circassian ect. It's a production Walnut, if you go to the store and buy walnuts, chances are it's this. They do make for good shade trees, so it's possible to have one in your yard.  |
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Post by arokcrwlr on Jul 25, 2014 19:49:46 GMT -5
Thanks Steve - that's great information. The leaves on my tree look like the one on the top. It is a wild tree - I live on some acreage and I cleared only enough trees to build my house and shop.
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Post by steve on Jul 26, 2014 2:10:42 GMT -5
Kraig, give it a shot.......black walnut is very pretty
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Post by lscg on Jul 30, 2014 3:47:29 GMT -5
what Steve said is spot on. for sealing the ends I suggest using anchorseal. also you might look into joining this forum www.woodbarter.com/ lots of knowledgeable folks on there that can help answer any questions you may have down the road and you can also sell without the hassle of ebay fee's. |
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