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    How Varnishes Cure
    A short but intense primer on the ways various varnish formulations harden and cure. December 31, 2005

    WOODWEB's ranking in search engines
    See how WOODWEB stacks up against its competition in the global search engines

    Gel Stain Pros and Cons
    Is gel stain "second cousin to paint?" (And is that bad?) September 26, 2006

    Are Solid Wood Cabinets Practical to Build?
    A long, highly informative discussion of the practical and other issues involved in building and selling cabinetry made from solid wood rather than plywood or composites. February 26, 2007

    Organizing Logs and Flitches for Bandmill Operation
    Here's a long thread on bandmill workflow: stacking and laying out logs and flitches for loading, edging, sawing, and off-loading efficiently. June 18, 2010

    Rates for custom milling
    An extremely detailed look at different systems of charging for custom milling. May 30, 2001

    Black locust uses
    The best uses of black locust, then and now. January 4, 2001

    Start-Up Manufacturing Millwork
    It's harder than a beginner might think to make money producing mouldings on a shoestring. Old hands discuss the hard truths in this thread. April 4, 2011

    Bending Stair Rail in Three Dimensions
    Experienced stair rail professionals weigh in on a deep and complex subject — multi-dimensional wood bending — in this long, detailed thread. February 25, 2009

    Gluing face frame joints
    Is the added glue necessary? August 13, 2002

    Expanding portable sawmill business
    A hard look at the pros and cons of expanding a business. October 9, 2002

    Chainsaw Sawmilling for Old Guys
    Here's a great discussion on the capabilities of chainsaw mills, from the point of view of some dudes who have gotten smarter over time. February 27, 2013

    Repairing Cracks in Old Church Pews
    Swings in heat and humidity have opened up cracks in some old pews. Furnituremakers suggest practical repairs. September 26, 2006

    Swing-Blade Mills Versus Bandsaw Mills
    An extended discussion of the capabilities of both portable sawmill types, and some info on how to extend the swing-blade mill to handle super-sized logs. June 27, 2006

    Setting Pitch in Douglas Fir
    Temperature and time for setting pitch. February 28, 2004

    Quality Expectations for Bandsaw-Milled Lumber
    Sawmillers chime in on whether wavy cuts and thin ends are acceptable in walnut boards. June 28, 2006

    How to Charge for Custom Sawing
    A discussion of realistic fees for sawing a customer's logs at their location with a portable mill. January 14, 2008

    Grain Orientation For Circular Laminations
    02/27/2014

    Steam bending and lamination
    Switching from glulam to steam bending of curved furniture parts. July 22, 2003

    Finishing Before Assembling — Tips and Tricks
    Cabinetmakers who assemble cabinets after finishing discuss their methods. July 31, 2009

    Hard Paint Finish on Plywood Cabinet Interiors
    A first-timer gets advice on applying paint to cabinet interiors. December 14, 2009

    Ash, Pine, Bugs, and Borates
    More info on the insects that may infest hardwoods and softwoods, and on the use of borate-based controls. December 6, 2009

    Entry Door Ideas for a Jacuzzi Building
    Thoughts on building a durable exterior door able to withstand the steamy environment of a room housing a hot tub. December 14, 2009

    Getting the Best out of Large Sycamore Logs
    Advice on how to get good value from large-diameter Sycamore logs. December 6, 2009

    Using PEG for dimensional stability
    The discovery and use of PEG for stabilizing previously unseasoned lumber. 1998.

    Resawing on a Bandsaw Mill
    It's tricky, but doable. May 14, 2006

    Re-Fortifying Ancient Wood
    Wood can survive for millenia if it's buried under certain conditions. Here's a description of a method for saturating ancient wood with penetrating epoxy under vacuum pressure, to make it strong enough to be workable. October 13, 2005

    Slabbing with a Chainsaw
    Advice on low-tech slabbing methods, to rescue a nice log from the burn pile. January 2, 2012

    Sawing Slabs from Huge Down Tree Stumps
    This particular big old dead Cottonwood stump may not be worth the effort. But here's some good advice on how to break a big, hard-to-manage log up and get good-sized slabs and burls out of it. June 19, 2012

    Dealing with Blade-Diving Waves
    More blade tension, better blade lubrication, and a sharpening modification may help keep bandsaw blades from wandering when cutting larger logs. December 1, 2005

    Sawmill Dust Collection
    Descriptions, explanations, and pictures of dust collection systems for small sawmills. November 3, 2010

    Removing Turning Blank Pith
    Techniques to prevent cracking from the pith. January 6, 2005

    Timber Framing with Yellow Poplar
    Advice on using Poplar or other woods in a timber frame for a house. December 6, 2009

    Red Cedar Grain Patterns
    A craftsman gets advice on sawing techniques for achieving beautiful book-matched grain effects. June 22, 2005

    How to Deal with Stair-Tread Glue Joint Failure
    Shrinking Jatoba wood stair treads are failing at the glue line. Here's a discussion of the causes, with ideas for prevention or repair. December 6, 2007

    Spray Equipment Basics
    Finishers discuss basic choices for a spray setup. October 18, 2005

    Troubleshooting Blade Wandering
    Tooth set and tension are factors to look at when a blade wanders shortly after entering the log. October 25, 2006

    Installing Crown with Fast-Drying Glue
    Installers discuss fast-setting glues and other fine points of crown moulding installation. November 10, 2006

    Gluing Treated Lumber
    Preservative treatments leave wood wet. But once it dries thoroughly, adhesives should be able to grip. October 2, 2007

    Durability of Cedar Signs in Outdoor Exposures
    Cedar should last 15 years in the weather — if the assembly details and finish are suitable. July 29, 2012

    Power Vent Systems on a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Comments on the practicality of automatic powered vent louvers on a dehumidifier kiln. March 31, 2008

    Raised Grain and Sawmill Blades
    A discussion of how blade characteristics might relate to roughening of the lumber surface. July 16, 2009

    Tips for Sawing Hickory
    Quick tips on getting good lumber from Hickory logs. November 8, 2007

    Log End Sealant Cost and Alternatives
    Brand name log sealers are costly. Are cheap alternatives effective? October 1, 2009

    Resawing Tropical Hardwoods
    Resawing dense hardwoods like Bubinga, Cocobolo and Swartzia requires special care. October 1, 2009

    Sticker Thickness and Sources
    For good air circulation, stickers need to be at least 3/4 inches thick. Here are ideas on where to get them. October 25, 2006

    Why We Saw the Pith out of Hardwoods
    Pith in hardwood logs introduces defects into boards, so it is usually sawn out of the lumber. December 6, 2012

    Salt pastes and PEG
    Polyethylene glycol is high-priced, but the alternatives for stabilizing green wood are few. 1998.

    Speeding up Yellow Glue Setting
    Heat and a clean, sharp joint will help with quick set-up. January 12, 2009

    Sinker logs: Cutting, use and grading
    A quick review of the cutting, use, and grading of lumber from sinker logs. June 20, 2000

    Solar or dehumidification kiln?
    A discussion of the merits of two types of kilns for lumber processing. March 12, 2000

    Making Money with a Sawmill Business
    Plan with a focus on high-margin production, and you might make money — not just wear out a saw. January 14, 2008

    NC lacquer for kitchen cabinets
    Why shouldn't this old standby be used? March 23, 2003

    Pump Action Causing Micro-Bubbles in Polyurethane Finish
    Pros puzzle over what causes tiny bubbles to appear in polyurethane finishes. December 1, 2005

    Troubleshooting a Wrinkling Problem
    A clear conversion varnish sealer is wrinkling in a few spots over an oil-based stain. What's the problem? July 11, 2013

    Black Finish for a Maple Floor
    Black belt finishers display their chops on an unusual problem: staining a maple floor black. No pain, no gain ... April 21, 2008

    "Hand Rubbed" Finishes for Furniture
    "Hand rubbed" means different things to different finishers — not to mention the customers. October 14, 2010

    Touching Up Scuffed Conversion Varnish on Baseboard in the Field
    Tips for a pesky but manageable on-site repair: touching up scratched CV varnish on baseboard in a newly carpeted house. March 13, 2009

    Hardwood Flooring and Millwork -- Finishing Options
    Pre-finished or site-finished? November 16, 2001

    Staining Cypress Mouldings On Site
    Advice on stain selection, wood filler choices, and more for finishing Cypress trimwork. December 28, 2006

    Staining Maple: Blotchiness Versus Lightening
    Here's advice on how to combat Maple's tendency toward blotchiness, while avoiding the lightening effect of using a washcoat or sealer coat. July 3, 2008

    What's a Tough Top Coat Over Tung Oil?
    Tung oil gives a deep, rich tone to fine wood. But how do you protect it from occasional water spills? March 30, 2008

    Bubbles in polyurethane topcoat
    What causes bubbles in polyurethane topcoats applied by brushing? March 24, 2000

    Success with Finicky Polyurethanes
    Some polyurethanes require just the right touch, and even an experienced finisher may experience runs, orange peel, or other problems. May 16, 2014

    Treating Soft Wood to Reduce Tear-Out when Turning
    Soaking the piece in a sizing or finish solution can stiffen the material for cleaner turning results. November 27, 2007

    Avoiding veneer buckling
    Detailed instructions on applying veneer with contact adhesive in a way that prevents future buckling. June 20, 2001

    Water-tolerant Substrates
    The right material will resist edge swelling under laminates. May 4, 2005

    Gluing Veneer to Glass
    Advanced tips for using silicone to glue veneer to glass, from a chemist who knows. October 20, 2005

    Which finish to use?
    Various options for topcoats, and what specific problems each can help to solve. March 20, 2001

    Removing Urine Odor from Stored Lumber
    Can the smell of rat urine be removed from stored rough lumber before milling it? Here are some suggested remedies. October 8, 2005

    Low-Tech Finish for Wood Turnings
    Shellac and a spar varnish dip are two suggestions for a shop with minimal capabilities. January 4, 2014

    Wood-Graining a Vehicle
    Advice on applying a faux wood-grain look as part of an auto-body finish. October 28, 2005

    Thinning of Polyurethane
    Thoughts on thinning polyurethane for spraying. November 25, 2008

    Exterior Primers for Strong Adhesion
    Finishers recommend their preferred exterior primers for use with latex paint. July 24, 2006

    Finishing Cost (In-House Versus Contracted Out)
    A cabinetmaker wonders why bids he gets to finish cabinets don't match his own cost to do the work himself. The question sets off a long discussion of cost, value, markets, and business strategies. May 17, 2010

    Trouble with a Translucent White Finish
    White flecks are separating out of a heavily thinned white pigment finish. Finishers try to troubleshoot. May 17, 2005

    Dark Glaze Over Light Lacquer (On Site)
    Here's a long thread about a tricky re-glazing job, with some excellent tips and insights. July 2, 2008

    Topcoat Adhesion over Stain Markers
    Stain markers can interact with finishes, as this example demonstrates. November 12, 2006

    Extending the Working Time of Waterborne Stains?
    Waterborne formulas dry quickly. Here are some tips on how to give yourself a few more minutes for hand application. February 12, 2007

    Peeling Failure of a Consumer-Grade Poly Re-Coat
    Well, that sure didn't work. Here's why. March 9, 2008

    Green blushing in stained finish
    Possible causes and solutions for green blushing in an NGR-stained finish. 1998.

    Fissures dans les rondins de bois des maisons en rondins – et autres avertissements
    Les fissures dans les rondins utilisés dans la construction de maisons en rondins sont normales, mais pas nécessairement souhaitables. 10 août 2000

    Walnut Slab Table Top Finishing Tips
    Woodworking and finishing tips for a craftsman working on a Walnut slab table. January 8, 2010

    Facts about PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)
    Polyethylene glycol, or PEG, is an interesting molecule with uses beyond woodworking. Here's some info on the varieties on the market. July 23, 2014

    Troubleshooting a Peeling Waterborne Finish Job
    Glaze and water-based topcoat peel off an old urethaned tabletop. Pros weigh in on the diagnosis. July 8, 2005

    Slow Curing Times with Post-Cats
    A finisher gets some feedback about why post-cat primer and varnish may be taking too long to cure. May 2, 2011

    Production Tips, part three
    Part three of three from Woodworking International Magazine, offering proven ideas for increasing efficiency in production shops. 1998.

    Production Tips, part two
    Part two of three from Woodworking International Magazine, offering proven ideas for increasing efficiency in production shops. 1998.

    Where to Get Free Logs
    Start-up sawmiller gets advice on working with sources of free sawlogs. October 4, 2007

    Another Wood Identification Puzzle
    Sycamore? Beech? Mulberry? The forum takes a look at some old wood found in a barn and destined to be made into guitar bodies. January 28, 2013

    Lamination and Springback
    A chair back curvature problem leads to a discussion about predicting and minimizing springback in bent wood laminations. December 6, 2009

    Colle pour assembler des pièces de main courante
    Conseils pour obtenir un joint solide et de bonne qualité lors de l'assemblage de sections de main courante. 12 mai 2008

    Chatoyance
    Some woods (with some finishes) offer different looks when struck by light at different angles. Call it shimmer, moire, chatoyance, or whatever — this thread tells you all about where it comes from and how to enhance it. September 26, 2006

    Sequencing the Work for a Stain-Grade Door and Trim Install
    Woodworkers and installers discuss the timing of steps in a job that involves pre-finishing and installation of door jambs, doors, and trim. April 22, 2014

    Tung Oil and Shellac on Walnut
    Tips on using this old-style combination, with a few concessions to modern conditions. March 26, 2007

    Finishing a Teak Table
    Tips on treating Teak with appropriate respect. December 11, 2007

    Repairing Small Cracks in Wood Under an Oil Finish
    This thread offers fine points of repairing wood under a low-build finish, along with some interesting info on surface defects related to bacterial wood infection. May 15, 2012

    Troubleshooting Adhesion Problems with Two-Part Polyurethane Over Danish Oil
    Feedback for a finisher who is seeing 2k poly pull away when applied over an oil-based coating. September 25, 2014

    Black Stain for a White Oak Floor
    Experienced floor finishers describe an iron-and-vinegar formula for a penetrating black wood treatment that works on oak floors. June 30, 2007

    Streaking with Spar Varnish Wipe-On Application
    Advice on limiting visible streaks in wiped-on spar varnish finishes. June 28, 2010

    Replicating a Sam Maloof Varnish
    How to mix your own formula to obtain that "warm glow" finish look. January 24, 2010

    Binder For Burning Sawdust
    03/10/2008

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    Ideal Humidity in a Wood Shop
    Indoor humidity levels correspond with wood moisture content. Here's advice on humidity control. October 26, 2012

    Hardwood Plywood Grades
    Here's a concise explanation of hardwood plywood grades and what they mean. March 26, 2009

    Catégories de contreplaqué en bois dur
    Voici une brève explication des catégories de contreplaqué de bois dur et de leur signification. 26 mars 2009

    Infestation de chrysomèles des poteaux de poudre
    Ne mettez pas ces poutres dans votre maison. 29 janvier 2009

    Selling Basswood to Carvers
    Woodcarvers pay good money for Basswood in the right size and condition. February 3, 2011

    Troubleshooting a Conversion Varnish Failure
    What caused the bad crazing? Bad formula, bad moisture control, and early re-coating are all suspects. March 17, 2005

    Crown Moulding Expansion/Contraction Problem
    Who or what is responsible for gaps appearing at joints after installation? June 4, 2004

    Switching from Office Work to the Cabinet Trade
    A computer programmer asks whether he's crazy to want to work in a cabinet shop instead. A long, spirited debate ensues. April 9, 2008

    Value added defined
    Many definitions and interpretations are offered up. July 29, 2003

    Digital Modeling, Furnituremaking, and the Artist's Vision
    A question about CAD and CNC for furnituremaking evolves into something much broader and deeper, as some extraordinary creative visualizations knock heads with some hard-bitten practical criticism. Technology versus Art: it's smackdown time for 12 full rounds. December 11, 2007

    Fine Points of Architectural Door Construction
    Here is a thoroughly professional discussion of the pros and cons of "engineered" door construction, along with a conversation about springing or crowning doors for a snug closure. September 7, 2013

    Humidity, Temperature, Wood Moisture Content, and Wood Movement
    Basic technical information and an extended discussion of the way wood expands and contracts in response to changes in temperature and humidity. November 13, 2009

    Loading and Moving Big Logs with Minimal Impact
    This starts out as a conversation about block and tackle mechanical advantage, but develops into a detailed and useful discussion of ways to skid and load logs without tearing up the woods or lot. June 18, 2010

    Troubleshooting Solvent Pop
    Even with state-of-the-art equipment, a finisher gets those pesky micro-bubbles in conversion varnish finishes. Here, pros put their heads together and try to figure out what's happening. December 30, 2005

    American Chestnut Log Identification
    The Woodweb detective team tries to determine if one of the group has found a large American Chestnut log in a firewood pile. March 9, 2010

    Log Scales, Log Size, Kerf Thickness, Lumber Yield, and Profit
    The estimated yield using one or another log scale may differ from the actual board footage of lumber sawn from a load of logs, for a variety of reasons. Here's a close look at how different scales, different logs, and different saws affect the yield, the price, and the profit. April 20, 2011

    Rx for Wood Machining Defects
    Dr. Gene Wengert examines the causes for defects in solid lumber caused by machining. 1998.

    Window Part Terminology
    Woodworkers try to bring order to the vocabulary universe and define "muntin," "mullion," "bar," "rail," and related window and door terminology. March 26, 2010

    Responsibility for a Too-Dark Finish
    A cabinetmaker is being asked to hold the bag for the poor work done by a painter who the customer hired. In this thread, professionals suggest ways to handle the problem. November 11, 2005

    Cabinets and Furniture: What's the Difference?
    A cabinetmaker who seeks greater satisfaction by building furniture sets off a long and thoughtful discussion on why furniture is different. December 12, 2008

    Quality and Service Issues with Outsourced Cabinet Doors
    A long discussion of how large-volume specialty door companies address occasional defects in the products they ship. March 6, 2008

    Log Handling Solutions
    Loading and turning monster logs can really knock a small bandmill around. Here are tips on some subtle forms of log persuasion. February 12, 2007

    Designing a Space-Frame Sawmill Frame
    Discussion with pictures of custom sawmill steel fabrication methods. October 1, 2009

    Veteran Finisher's Help Wanted In Georgia
    11/08/2014

    Outdoor Wood Furnace Pros and Cons
    A long discussion of wood-burning furnaces. May 18, 2010

    The "Sustainable" Chain of Custody
    How can a small shop get certification that its wood is sustainably produced, all the way back to the source? June 30, 2009

    Opening Laminate Joints Mystery
    in a long MDF and laminate countertop? March 14, 2005

    Troubleshooting Micro Bubbles in Pigmented Conversion Varnish
    Sometimes the simplest quick answer is to switch brands. May 16, 2014

    Troubleshooting Inconsistent Glazing Over a White Finish
    Although it's really not that bad, a finisher isn't happy with a newly finished cabinet; his questions set off a long discussion of glazed-finish quality control and touch-up. April 9, 2007

    Fine Points of Staining Wood
    A basic question about whether oil finishes are compatible with waterborne stains kicks of a long technical discussion of the theory and practice of staining. April 17, 2010

    Japanese-Style Black Finish with Red Undertones
    Finishers pitch in with different takes on how to imitate an ancient Oriental lacquer finish for a custom job. March 9, 2008

    Maintenance and Care for a Timberking 1220
    Timberking bandmill owners share tips on maintenance, care and use. March 26, 2009

    Economics of Sawing for the Tie and Pallet Market
    Ties and pallets typically get sawn as byproducts when producing higher-grade lumber. But in a down market, it's tough to sell any part of the log at a profit. September 6, 2010

    Another Wood Identification Conundrum
    Another unknown wood gets a close look from the Woodweb detective crew. Could it be Paulownia? January 18, 2012

    Sealer Coats with Nitrocellulose Lacquer
    Introductory advice on using nitrocellulose lacquer. December 14, 2009

    Solving Lifting in Catalyzed Lacquer
    Finishers address the persistent problem, experienced by one of their own, with wrinkling and lifting in catlac. February 8, 2005

    The Last Word on Marketing
    Everyone's looking for that one book called "How to Effectively Market Cabinets for The Least Cost and Effort". Until it comes out, here's another Knowledge Base thread with some pretty good ideas. August 13, 2007

    Multiple Dowel Moulders
    Dedicated machinery to make more than one dowel at a time is an unusual application. Here's a detailed thread on the ins and outs of it. July 3, 2008

    Outdoor Stair Glue-Ups with Tropical Woods
    Complex glued assemblies have trouble in outdoor exposures. This discussion takes a look at that, and at the difference in performance among various tropical hardwoods. January 14, 2013

    Good species for fence posts
    Rot resistance of red oak, white oak and more. February 6, 2002

    Sawing Utility Poles
    Information on the wood species and treatment chemicals found in utility poles. May 11, 2005

    Troubleshooting HVLP Performance
    A finisher gets help and advice making his new HVLP gun deliver the finish quality he wants. June 30, 2007

    When the Customer Wants to "Help" You Saw
    Long, spirited exchange on the tricky situations created when you let a sawmilling customer help with the work. December 12, 2008

    Low-Budget Log Handling
    Sawmillers discuss winches, trailers, and other sophisticated and economically optimal implements of log manipulation. April 10, 2007

    Lacquer without sealer
    A beginner asks for opinions on his system and gets the pros and cons of using a sealer. August 29, 2001

    Order of Operations in Solid Wood Panel Assembly
    Is it better to dress lumber before gluing up wood panels, or glue up first and then sand the whole panel? People do it both ways; here, they discuss why. December 6, 2006

    Troubleshooting Warped Doors on a Utility Closet
    Trapped heat on one side of a wood door leads to obvious problems. June 12, 2014

    Sawmill Truck Show and Tell
    Photos and descriptions of sawmill log and service trucks and loading systems, with the stories behind them. September 5, 2011

    Why Does Plywood Warp?
    An extended technical and practical discussion of dimensional instability in plywood panels. January 20, 2010

    For Those Who Have A Small Shop And Spray Booth, Heating In Winter?
    12/01/2014

    The Most Important Skills to Learn
    An apprentice woodworker asks what he should concentrate on for a career in the trade, and gets a full helping of good advice. October 2, 2005

    Touching Up a Veneer Burn-Through
    but this thread delves deep into how to make them pretty good. July 3, 2008

    Tuning Up an Older Edgebander
    A cabinetmaker gets help with an adhesion problem with an old-model Adwood edgebander. September 27, 2009

    Cleaning and Restoring a Historic Door Finish
    Here's some detailed advice on gently and safely cleaning historic doors without damaging existing old finishes. July 2, 2008

    Mini-Scragg Mill Productivity
    A long, detailed discussion of what a small scragg mill can produce under various conditions, and whether it can make money for the owner. July 3, 2008

    Shop Built Spray Booth Show and Tell
    Here's an extensive discussion of the practicalities of designing and building a good spray booth in the cabinet shop. December 31, 2013

    Re-Flattening a Warped Countertop
    A beautiful wood countertop warped after it was finished on one side only, then stored for years. This discussion is about making it flat again by kerfing the underside and clamping the piece. September 16, 2008

    Confusing Lumber Term: "Sap and Better?"
    Experts and wood buyers and sellers discuss the meaning of some obscure lumber grading terms — such as "Sap/BTR" for white-wood Maple. April 20, 2011

    Obtaining and Handling Logs
    Sawmill operators discuss ways to get free logs from contractors clearing land, and ways of loading and transporting the logs. August 31, 2005

    Old Timber Mystery: Creosote, or What?
    The Woodweb detectives discuss old growth Heart Pine, younger Longleaf Pine, the hazard of creosote, and related topics. August 18, 2009

    Staining Alder
    Alder is an under-appreciated wood that takes stain and paint well. Here, finishers discuss how to get the best results with it. October 26, 2005

    Achieving Even Color on Cherry
    More advice on a perennial challenge: getting consistent color when finishing Cherry. August 26, 2006

    Railroad Tie Cost and Pricing
    In a slow market, can you make money sawing railroad ties? September 17, 2008

    Troubleshooting Gloss Variations with a Post-Catalyzed Laquer
    Viewed from an angle, this finished piece shows some flat, dull areas where the proper gloss wasn't achieved. Pros try to diagnose the problem and suggest possible fixes. December 1, 2005

    Multimedia Installations -- Hardwoods and Tile, Stone, Marble, Metals and Glass
    Complementary materials enhance hardwood installations. December 4, 2001

    Wood Moisture Movement Issues with a Conference Table Top
    Here's an extended discussion with photos, about why an architect's wish for a wood table top with mitered corners is impossible to grant. February 10, 2009

    Square Hole Production
    Woodworkers brainstorm about how to machine decorative square holes in a wood faceplate. May 8, 2012

    Mixing Stain to Make Teak Look Like Wenge
    Here's a primer on mixing your own custom stains from primary colors, plus some rare old lore on getting finishes to last on oily woods like Teak. July 29, 2007

    What's a Chainsaw Mill Good For?
    Chainsaw mills have their particular strengths. Here's a long discussion on how to get good use out of one. March 31, 2008

    Six Simple Marketing Steps
    Wood marketing tips from Forest Service expert Steve Bratkovich, with feedback from sawmill owners and lumber dealers. July 26, 2005

    Three-Phase Power from a Generator
    Sawmill operators discuss the technical issues posed by running power-hungry three-phase electric equipment off a generator, as compared with the costs of getting utility power to the site. August 30, 2007

    Carbide-Toothed Chainsaw Blades for Milling
    Carbide blades will cut through embedded metal or even rock, but they're not cheap. August 30, 2007

    Troubleshooting Pinholes with an Air-Assisted Airless Spraygun
    Fluid and air pressure adjustments can solve this problem. July 14, 2010

    Color Burnthrough Sample
    Finishers share images of burnthrough effects created during the finishing process. February 8, 2005

    Defining "Value Added"
    When it comes to wood and lumber products and by-products, what is the term "value added" all about? April 18, 2009

    Troubleshooting a Slipping Drive on a Bandmill
    Motor's running but the blade's not moving — what's wrong with this picture? Take a tour through the drive train and find out ... April 20, 2011

    Whether to Rip Your Own Stock
    Cabinet shops consider the pros and cons of setting up to gang-rip and surface stock, instead of ordering it that way from a supplier. February 12, 2009

    Aging yellow cedar
    Attaining the look of naturally aged yellow cedar. September 2, 2002

    Veneering MDO for Stair Treads
    A question about whether MDO could be stable if veneered on only one side, continues on into a deeper debate about the suitability of veneered material for stair treads. July 29, 2012

    Face Frames First?
    Most small cabinet shops build face frames first, boxes second. Here, woodworkers explain their preferences. July 5, 2006

    Wood Panel Shrinkage and Bare-Wood Witness Lines
    A discussion of how to prevent or repair the tell-tale bare wood lines that may appear on the edge of stained door panels in dry winter conditions. April 29, 2011

    Troubleshooting Wrinkled Shellac
    A refinishing job consists of a wiping stain over the existing finish, then two coats of shellac. What's making the second shellac coat wrinkle? Pros weigh in with advice. August 30, 2005

    Setting up a milling business
    How much land, what equipment is needed, and in what order, for a startup sawmill. April 24, 2002

    Attracting Qualified Woodworking Employees
    Employers and workers discuss how to advertise effectively for good help, and how to separate the wheat from the chaff in the responses. February 27, 2013

    Wood Movement Destroys Table Top
    Another designer learns the hard way, as a table top cracks because of ambient moisture changes and restrained wood movement. May 3, 2011

    Conversion Varnish Versus Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer
    Pros compare CV and pre-cat in terms of performance characteristics and ease of use. September 16, 2008

    Website Hosting Options
    Woodworkers discuss various ways to put up a quick and simple website for marketing purposes. October 2, 2007

    Dealing with Silicone Contamination in Wood Pores
    Advice on sanding and refinishing an Oak surface after silicone contamination has become evident — but without contaminating your own shop or equipment. March 28, 2010

    Troubleshooting a Diving Cut on a Swing Blade Sawmill
    Swing-blade owners run through the usual suspects trying to find the source of a hard-to-explain blade-diving problem. February 12, 2007

    Stability in a Large Solid Wood Table Top
    Pros discuss moisture-related movement and the associated design issues in a big table top. July 24, 2006

    Color matching and grain repair
    Learning the necessary skills. (From WOODWEB's Finishing Forum) January 21, 2003

    Troubleshooting Finish Problems on the Through Feed Moulder
    Checklist table of problems and solutions for moulder operators. December 1, 2006

    Troubleshooting Lacquer Failure in Putty Areas
    Finishers discuss what may be causing lacquer to fail around putty-filled nail holes — and how best to repair it. May 17, 2010

    A Little About Crackle Finishes
    You can create one of today’s most popular specialty finishes with a little experimentation and practice. August 13, 2005

    Fat Edges in Nitro Lacquer
    Advice on how to keep lacquer from building up too much at the edges of a profiled piece of wood. July 3, 2008

    Glazing Tips and Tricks
    Finishers discuss the fine points of various glazing methods. November 25, 2008

    Drive Train Protection for a Sawmill
    Pros debate the ins and outs of a slip clutch versus a shear pin to protect the power train of a sawmill driven by a tractor's power takeoff. January 27, 2007

    Shellac as a Sealer under Lacquer
    Pros discuss the fine points of applying a sealer coat of shellac when refinishing furniture. July 11, 2005

    Refinishing a Silicone-Contaminated Antique
    Silicone-containing furniture polish residue can be a refinisher's nightmare. Here, pros discuss the problem and suggest ways to cope. March 2, 2006

    Addressing Cupping in Solid Wood Cabinet Doors
    A veneer technique would be better. But is there a way to get wide solid wood doors to stay flat? February 17, 2011

    Low-Cost Clear Coat for Pine
    An unfinished-furniture manufacturer wants to set up a finishing line. Here, pros discuss his low-end finishing choices, and give advice on minimizing sanding labor. October 28, 2005

    Swing Mill Modifications for Making Double Cuts
    Swing mill owners discuss ways to modify the equipment for more flexibility of use. August 8, 2008

    The Fine Points Of Viscosity
    Ways to measure and judge viscosity, and determining what's best for the application. April 14, 2005

    Sliding Table Saw Versus Conventional Cabinet Saw
    Input for a shop class student on the academic comparison between a sliding table saw and a traditional table saw. April 18, 2011

    Glazing and toning techniques
    A detailed discussion of glazing and toning methods. April 4, 2001

    Another Wood Identification Mystery
    The Woodweb detective team works on another wood identification case (probably Maple, this time). March 28, 2010

    Radio-Frequency Glue-Up Failures with Hardwood
    A door manufacturer gets advice on troubleshooting adhesion failures in an RF glueing process (that occurs only with certain wood species). March 26, 2010

    Surfacing Thin Walnut Boards
    What's an efficient way to re-saw and plane (or sand) quarter-inch thick boards? Pros share tips and techniques for reliably achieving a smooth surface. June 20, 2005

    Straightening Thin Dowels
    A woodworker struggles with a crooked dowel problem in a mass production setting. October 1, 2010

    Culling multi-stemmed trees
    Should multi-stemmed trees be thinned from your woodlot indiscriminately? July 9, 2003

    Wood Identification Puzzle
    Once again, the wood detectives try to identify some boards from pictures. Elm, Hickory, and Ash are the likely suspects. February 15, 2009

    Avoiding Small Bubbles in Polyester
    Polyester finish performance is sensitive to temperature conditions, thinning proportions, and other factors. This thread offers troubleshooting ideas along with examples of successful strategies. May 18, 2010

    Curling Problem with Peel-and-Stick Veneer
    Pros suggest solutions to a problem with veneer that curls as it dries after finish is applied. August 14, 2007

    Contact Cement and Bubbles Under Veneer
    A report of veneer delaminating from architectural columns leads to a long string of cautions about using contact cement to apply veneer, along with advice about superior methods. March 4, 2007

    Refinishing Kitchen Cabinets on Site
    Here's an in-depth discussion of the difficulties of re-finishing a kitchen full of cabinetry in place. June 30, 2014

    Comparing Water-Borne and Solvent-Borne Finishes
    Old hands discuss the pros and cons of water-borne and solvent-borne coatings. June 8, 2007

    Durability of Eastern Red Cedar
    Short answer: it's the heartwood that is rot-resistant. But you'll learn more than that from this discussion. April 11, 2008

    A Wood Identification Puzzle
    No solid answers for this mixed selection of antique boards, but an interesting lesson from the Wood Doctor on the step-by-step method of identifying wood based on end grain. January 12, 2015

    Refinishing Outdoor Mahogany Furniture
    Detailed advice on stripping automotive finish from Mahogany furniture and restoring the piece with something more suitable. July 23, 2014

    Sawing Rates by Hour and Board Foot
    Charging enough to make money with a portable bandmill. November 14, 2009

    Using Water-Based Contact Cements
    When you switch from solvent-based to water-based contact cement, there are a few new things to learn. Pros share application tips in this thread from the Woodweb Adhesives Forum. July 2, 2005

    Winches for Skidding Logs
    If you want the muscle to move logs, you should look at hydraulic winches, not electric. Read on for other skidding advice. July 3, 2008

    Avoiding Overspray Problems Inside Small Cabinet Boxes
    Small boxes such as cubbyholes present an overspray concern. Here are some tips. April 10, 2008

    Value of Antique Douglas Fir Beams
    Taking a look at some reclaimed timbers, and trying to estimate their worth. March 28, 2010

    Sawing Posts and Beams for a Timber Frame House
    Advice for a beginner about sawing and using large timbers. January 17, 2011

    Troubleshooting Buckled Peel-and-Stick Veneer
    Indoor humidity has caused adhesive-backed veneer to buckle. Here, pros discuss the limitations and vulnerabilities of the material. November 20, 2005

    Waterborne and Shop Temperature or Humidity
    Some waterborne products are sensitive to temperature and humidity conditions in the finishing shop. March 9, 2010

    Distinguishing White Oak from Red
    Methods for discerning different oak types. May 19, 2004

    Sanding and Rubbing Out Spar Varnish
    Tricky problem: eliminating brush marks and restoring an even gloss to spar varnish — after the piece is installed. April 19, 2011

    Curved Staircase and Rail Discussion
    The Furniture-Making Forum takes on an architectural question: bending and laminating wood for curved stair projects. July 25, 2005

    Lumber Choices for Trailer Decking
    White Oak is the top choice for decking a truck or trailer, but other woods get some votes in this thread. March 4, 2009

    Imitating a Distressed Paint Finish
    Detailed advice on mimicking a retail-store furniture piece's worn and scraped old paint look. February 21, 2011

    Troubleshooting a "Mottled" Look with Solventborne Spray Stains
    Advice on tip size, pressure and flow settings, and spray technique to achieve even application of stain. June 30, 2009

    Cedar for Outdoor Furniture
    A discussion of the health issues concerning Cedar sawdust, and of fastening and strength issues. December 6, 2011

    The Best Way To Glue Mitered Doors
    02/27/2015

    Wood Species Useful for Shingles
    A discussion of the wood varieties that work for use as exterior shingles. November 25, 2008

    Softening Veneer for Wrapping Over a Bullnose Edge
    Advice on how to persuade an expensive veneer to wrap around a tight curve without splitting. January 25, 2010

    A Walnut Tree on the Ground: How Long?
    If a down tree sits in a wet area for a while, what are the chances of getting some decent lumber? December 6, 2012

    Sanding Veneer to Thickness
    Detailed advice on how to thickness-sand veneer with mid-range equipment. June 9, 2007

    Solid Surface Seam Kit Mixing Problems
    Troubleshooting mixing problems in the seam adhesive applicators for solid surface countertops. February 14, 2010

    Straightening Cupped Slabs of Pine
    Detailed information and advice on removing cup from wide boards. April 30, 2009

    Filling Joints and Nail Holes
    Advice on choosing a wood filler, and a discussion about whether filling certain holes and cracks is worth the trouble. March 29, 2008

    Making Raggle Boards
    Suggestions on how to tool up for volume production of raggle sticks, and speculation about what a raggle stick is. March 9, 2010

    Storing Wood in a Subtropical Climate
    Thoughts on how to keep air-dried lumber sawn on site from decaying while stored for a season or two — in Nicaragua June 22, 2012

    Glazes and crackles
    How to use glazes and crackles to produce dramatic effects. November 21, 2000

    Teak Oil Facts and Fiction
    Teak Oil: it's not just for teak. April 24, 2014

    Wide-Board Table Top with no Warping
    Can it be done? Maybe. February 26, 2005

    Upgrading a Manual Bandmill for Powered Control
    Advice on taking muscle power out of the equation for operating a bandmill. April 10, 2007

    Fine-Tuning Log Scale Estimates
    Log scales are a tried and true standard for estimating board feet. But here's a discussion on improving the accuracy of specific estimates for particular jobs at the bandsaw mill. August 3, 2009

    Advantages of Taper Sawing
    Sawing parallel to the bark produces higher-quality boards. Here's an explanation, with some how-to tips. October 29, 2008

    Alternatives to Honduran Mahogany
    A discussion of the qualities of some of the woods used as substitutes for Mahogany, plus an attempt to clear up some of the confusion around the much-misused "Mahogany" label. February 5, 2007

    Island Clearance
    How much space around an island? Code and comfort considerations apply. April 14, 2005

    Glazing Performance with MDF Versus Wood
    Will a glazed finish hold up better on wood than it will on MDF? September 29, 2009

    Durable Hand-Brushed Finishes
    Ideas for how to achieve a cabinet finish with the look of brushed-on paint, but the durability of a spray-applied lacquer. April 30, 2006

    Compatibility of Solventborne and Waterborne Formulas
    A conversation about the feasibility of using solventborne dyes, a vinyl sanding sealer, and a waterborne topcoat on a single piece. April 17, 2010

    Chainsaw-Driven Bandmills
    Is a chainsaw motor a good choice for powering a bandsaw mill? September 10, 2007

    Cleaning Old Cabinets Before Re-Finishing
    Finishers share their secrets to remove old wax, cleaners, polishes, grease, and grime from existing cabinets before re-finishing. November 25, 2006

    Replicating the Look of Salvaged Wood
    Finishers consider the problem of how to make fresh lumber look like boards sawn from 100-year-old salvaged timbers. December 23, 2014

    Filling End-Grain Cracks in Slabs
    Finishers discuss reinforced epoxy and similar crack-filling materials. September 29, 2009

    - Rolling Out the Grains
    This technique uses a graining tool to create a "false wood" finish. July 26, 2005

    Log and Board Handling Equipment
    Sawmillers discuss the equipment they use to move logs and lumber around the mill. July 15, 2012

    Seeking a Modern "Violin Ground"
    Violin makers have long used special formulas to prepare the instrument for varnishing. Here's a discussion of what traditional or modern formulas might contain. July 11, 2013

    Veneer Checking
    Understanding the causes and prevention of veneer checking -1999

    White Ash, Emerald Borer, Quarantine, and De-Barking
    Technical and legal isues relating to log transport, hygeine, and limiting the spread of damaging insect infestations. September 6, 2010

    Table Top Mistake/Wood Movement
    A craftsman gets into trouble with incorrect wood orientation in a table top. It's a learning experience. April 20, 2011

    Converting a Bandmill from Gas to Electric
    Advice on mounting an electric motor on a bandsaw mill. March 9, 2010

    Chain-Saw Milling
    For small-scale production on a budget, a furniture-maker reports good results from a chain-saw mill. October 15, 2010

    Smooth finish on large surface
    Trouble with rough spots in a water-based finish. August 29, 2001

    Twisty Trees are Trouble
    Sawyer lore says the logs with the left-handed twist are best left to rot. April 20, 2011

    Cost for Staining Custom Moulding
    A small shop does some basic cost figuring for unfamiliar work: an incidental stain job. October 19, 2013

    What's Better for Built-Ins: A Dull or Satin Finish?
    Finishers consider the practical and esthetic aspects of dull, satin, and glossy wood finishes. December 23, 2014

    Gluing Up a Solid Oak Top From Narrow Strips
    Advice on ripping, planing, sanding, gluing and clamping for a quality wood countertop. February 20, 2008

    Finishing Delays and Wood Movement in Solid Wood Cabinets
    Woodworkers discuss the risks involved when one side of a solid-wood cabinet panel is finished a week or two before the other side. June 18, 2009

    Sawing Up Some High-Grade Cherry
    Most sawyers advise flat-sawing nice Cherry for grade. March 31, 2008

    Roughsawn Hemlock for Framing Lumber
    Thoughts and advice on sawing up hemlock to use for house framing. October 20, 2005

    Nitrocellulose Versus Catalyzed Lacquers for Furniture Finishing
    Compared to modern cabinet finish formulas, old-fashioned nitrocellulose offers more ability to fine-tune the color. June 18, 2009

    Keeping AAA Tips Spraying when Using Waterborne Finishes
    Tips on keeping your tip clean (waterbornes will skin over with even a short pause in the action). April 19, 2011

    Humorous Tool Definitions
    Do not read this while drinking, or your beverage may go up your nose and on your keyboard. December 28, 2006

    Idea: a Sawmill with No Frame?
    Forumgoers kick around the concept of a "gantry" bandmill that would roll on wheels on a slab, instead of sliding on a steel frame. October 3, 2009

    Modifying Chainsaw Mill Chain Length
    Advice on lengthening, shortening, or patching chainsaw mill chains. June 9, 2007

    Five Points for Efficient Sawmilling
    Gene Wengert shares his expertise on sawing economically and profitably. January 29, 2004

    Troubleshooting Wobble in a 48-Inch Sawmill Blade
    Detailed discussion of the factors that can make a circular sawmill blade deform enough to start wobbling. August 30, 2007

    Seasonal Moisture Content of Living Trees
    Moisture content of living tree wood is constant throughout the year. May 31, 2010

    Shopping for a Metal Detector
    A conversation about finding a good metal detector. October 1, 2009

    "China Cedar" -- What Is It?
    "China Cedar" is a separate species grown in the Far East. However, Cedar logs from America do get sent to China and come back to North America as lumber, complicating the picture. December 30, 2007

    Reinforcing Reclaimed Wood with Epoxy
    This discussion of preserving old re-sawn material includes some detailed opinions about various types of epoxy. February 15, 2015

    Air Filtering and Fire Safety for a New Shop
    Advice on safety and ventilation equipment for a new woodworking shop. March 2, 2006

    Fan Motor Switch Tripping Problem in a Dehumidifier Kiln
    Troubleshooting a fan performance issue in a dehumidifier kiln. October 15, 2010

    Considering Waterborne Finishes
    A finisher who wants to switch from oil-based to water-based asks about durability. November 27, 2007

    Wood getting stuck in planer
    Some possible causes and solutions to the problem of wet wood getting stuck in a planer. June 14, 2000

    How Much Over-Width Should Stock Be Ripped?
    A discussion of ripping precision, straight-line ripsaw performance, and how much extra width to allow in order to compensate for wood movement. January 8, 2010

    Cleaning and Deodorizing Urine-Contaminated Wood
    Advice on how to handle old lumber wood salvaged from storage, which appears to have been "soiled" by raccoons. 16, 2014

    To Caulk or Not to Caulk
    Thoughts on whether, and when in the finishing process, to caulk small cracks in frame-and-panel doors. January 4, 2014

    Accuracy of Different Log Scales
    How many chunks in a dang whack? That depends on how you measure it. (And if you're talking beer, we use hogsheads per hectare.) March 10, 2008

    Glass Panels in Mahogany Exterior Doors
    Wood movement and weathering are the chief concerns. December 14, 2009

    Quartersawing Sycamore for Fleck
    Making the most out of a sycamore log. May 11, 2005

    Spraying Inside Cabinet Boxes
    Spraying the inside of a closed box is challenging because of air turbulence and overspray. Here are some tips. November 9, 2008

    Troubleshooting Orange Peel with Waterborne Lacquers
    Formula thinning and spraygun adjustments solve an orange peel problem for a finisher. April 29, 2011

    Deck Construction with Ipe
    Woodworkers talk about working and fastening Ipe decking, and discuss its machinability and toxicity. February 6, 2007

    Fisheye in a Kitchen Re-Finish
    Cleaning and seal-coat advice for a kitchen refinish job plagued with fisheye problems. March 3, 2010

    Quality Issues with Rift Sawn White Oak
    Sawing methods affect the presence of visible rays or fleck — but how much fleck is acceptable? March 4, 2006

    Do I Have White or Red Oak?
    Woodweb wood detectives take on another case. April 30, 2009

    Door Core Alternatives
    Several woodworkers explain why they use engineered lumber products for stave-core door construction. February 5, 2007

    Quarter-Sawing Technique
    What's the best way to quarter-saw a sycamore log? April 10, 2005

    Equipment Investment for High-Volume Wood Flooring Production
    What's the capital investment to produce tongue-and-groove wood flooring in a serious way? And is it worth it, when outsourcing instead is a practical option? April 21, 2008

    Chain Saw Bars: How Big is Too Big?
    Considerations that affect the preferred size of a chain saw bar. October 1, 2009

    Converting a Trailer to a Spray Booth
    Finishers warn of the code and safety issues involved in providing lighting, egress, and other necessities to make a spray booth out of a metal trailer. February 15, 2009

    Shipping Large Circular Saw Blades
    Advice on packing large saw blades for shipment so they won't be deformed or damaged. June 28, 2010

    Does a Tow-Behind Sawmill Need Vehicle Tags?
    Just because you can tow it behind a truck, doesn't mean it's officially a "trailer." In some states at least, sawmill equipment on wheels is not a vehicle and it doesn't need a license plate. December 30, 2007

    Making Curved Baseboard Cap Moulding
    Popular vote winner: rip it into thin strips and re-laminate it on the curve you want. June 26, 2009

    Troubleshooting Bandmill Blade Breakage
    What causes bandsaw mill blades to break after one or two sharpenings, and how to prevent it. March 29, 2006

    Lumber Stress in "Fence-Row" Trees
    Cherry trees growing on a fence-line may have lumber stress (and interesting grain) March 14, 2005

    Quarter-Sawing with a Swing Blade Mill
    How to saw for vertical grain and figure using a swing-blade mill. May 27, 2014

    Epoxy Adhesives: Tips and Techniques
    Recommended clamping pressure for, and weather resistance of, epoxy adhesives. February 12, 2001

    Steam-Bending Kiln-Dried Purpleheart
    Purpleheart is one of the most difficult woods to bend, especially after it's kiln-dried. But here are some useful tips on how to best do it. September 10, 2007

    A glossary of finishing terms
    Finishing-specific slang and jargon, defined. 1998.

    Logging arch
    Designing and building your own. November 22, 2003

    Hand-Peeling and Hand-Hewing Logs
    Hand tools and techniques for de-barking logs and squaring timbers. May 9, 2007

    Cost Cutting and Productivity Boost for Small Box Production
    Outsourcing some lumber profiling for a small custom item could carry a big comparative advantage. April 15, 2012

    Arborvitae Lumber
    A discussion of the likely lumber characteristics of a yard tree described as Arborvitae. May 18, 2010

    Maintaining a TimberKing B20
    Tips on care and feeding of a portable sawmill. November 27, 2007

    Grain Sinking with Nitrocellulose Finish on a Guitar Body
    An old-fashioned nitro finish on a guitar can require multiple coats and many weeks of curing time. January 29, 2014

    Showing Off Some Curly Maple
    A bandmill operator shares photos of a huge curly maple log, before and after sawing. December 15, 2005

    Horse Skidding Advice
    Thoughts on horse temperament and tips on harness, feed, training, and handling. May 18, 2010

    Mortising fenceposts
    A few methods for cutting holes in split rail fencing. July 29, 2003

    Sawmill waste disposal
    Producing power and other ideas for utilizing waste from a milling operation. January 21, 2002

    Air-Assisted Airless Settings For Waterbornes To Reduce Micro Bubbles
    10/21/2014

    Dealing with Heavy Pitch
    Antique heart pine and other pitch-heavy woods can clog blades up quickly. Here's some good advice on keeping blades clean. May 11, 2005

    Why Is Finish Curling Alder Veneer?
    Finish applied to thin veneer may cause curling. July 29, 2007

    Manufacturing Pellet-Stove Fuel
    Thoughts and information on how to process sawdust into fuel pellets. March 14, 2006

    Winching Big Logs
    Thoughts on the selection and use of winch equipment for moving and loading large, heavy logs. May 11, 2005

    Timber Mats for Construction Sitework
    Information on heavy-timber mats used to support heavy excavation equipment on soft ground (a potential value-added product for sawmillers). November 28, 2006

    Seasonal Sap Flow and Moisture Content in Trees
    Debunking a few misconceptions about winter and summer tree sap behavior. December 31, 2012

    Straight Line Rip Saws for Glue-Up
    A good straight line rip saw makes rips you can glue up with no further processing. Here's advice on choosing and maintaining your machine. July 28, 2008

    Cleaning Up Silicone to Fight Fisheye
    Once you have silicone contamination on a cabinet, it's very hard to get rid of. Here's another look at a common and pesky problem. January 2, 2012

    Uses for Cottonwood
    Cottonwood is a useful and versatile species. Here, pros discuss aspects of working with the wood. August 30, 2005

    Wrinkling of a Shellac Re-Finish
    Pros advise on what could have caused the trouble in an application of shellac to an already finished wood bench. July 28, 2008

    Determining pricing
    Finding a balance between fair and greedy pricing. June 5, 2002

    Cleaning an Air-Assisted Airless after^ Using Pigmented Products
    If you use the same AAA gun for applying pigmented as well as clear finishes, you should practice careful cleaning. April 19, 2011

    Wood Flooring Yield and Waste Factor
    How much rough lumber should I order for milling into a given quantity of tongue and groove wood flooring? June 8, 2011

    Wood Choices for Barn Siding
    What kind of trees make good board siding for a barn? April 24, 2014

    Troubleshooting Suction Problems in an Old Siphon Gun
    An older-model cup gun has developed problems pulling fluid. Is it fixable, or is it time to get new equipment? March 2, 2006

    10,000-Year-Old Mystery Wood
    Sawmillers try to guess the species of wood recovered after thousands of years buried in the mud. November 13, 2005

    Living Quarters in the Shop
    Plenty of people have a shop in their home, but a home in their shop? Believe it or not, people do it — and some of them like it. April 24, 2006

    Attaching Face Frames Without Nails
    A cabinetmaker wants to avoid nail holes in the faces of his high-end product. February 11, 2010

    Sheen, Clear Coats, and Glazing
    Glaze coats are easier to wipe off if you use a high-sheen base coat, or apply a high-sheen clear coat over the base coat before applying the glaze.

    Oak, Gum or Tupelo?
    Another wood identification problem. January 29, 2009

    Assessing an Old Circle Sawmill
    A discussion about getting a rusty old circle mill up and running again, including thoughts about safety and about restoring the old blade. . September 5, 2011

    Selecting Fans for a Solar Kiln
    Advice on picking fans that will move the right amount of air and not fail from overheating. February 8, 2008

    Log Moving Equipment Choices
    All-terrain forklifts get good reviews in this thread. July 29, 2011

    MDF Panel Warpage
    MDF panels may warp after finishing if the back of the panel is not also finished. August 30, 2005

    Termite Infestation — Is Imported Plywood to Blame?
    Termites need a source of water to survive, so they are unlikely to arrive in plywood shipped from overseas. August 19, 2013

    Dutch Elm Disease Survivors
    Some varieties of Elm have some resistance to Dutch Elm Disease, but even so, few large Elm trees are to be found. October 15, 2009

    Gold Showing Through Black
    Tips on achieving an artistic finish: A gold undercoat showing through a sanded-back black topcoat. February 13, 2006

    Removing Tung Oil from Existing Finished Cabinets
    How do you get Tung Oil off cabinets without damaging the underlying previous finish? That depends on the nature of the underlying coat. May 6, 2014

    Door Clamping Jigs and Tricks
    Shop-rigged methods for fast clamping given a limited equipment budget. June 23, 2014

    Furniture for High Humidity Conditions
    Advice on controlling moisture content during construction for furniture destined for a relatively uncontrolled environment. November 15, 2010

    Troubleshooting Blush in a Glaze Finish
    Finishers offer advice on prevention, and suggest a possible fix for a case of blush. April 24, 2014

    Sizing Exhaust to Minimize Overspray
    You want a fan large enough to move lots of air, but without creating turbulence. Here are some useful formulas. September 26, 2006

    Shipping Bandmill Blades
    A bandmill operator got some blades back from the resharpener with broken teeth. Were they damaged in shippping? August 31, 2005

    Wash Coats for Maple
    More thoughts on sealing maple to allow even staining. April 19, 2006

    Re-Coating an Old Door
    A cabinetmaker asks advice on how to deliver on an extra: refinishing some existing passage doors at the same time as he finishes his own product. February 13, 2009

    Re-Applying Veneer to a Thick Table Edge
    Here's some advice on veneer pressing and adhesive choice, with a thorough description of how to hammer veneer using hide glue.June 8, 2011

    Checking for Contamination in Conversion Varnish
    Ideas and a checklist for troubleshooting a "gritty" CV finish. June 10, 2006

    Wood Movement Issues in a Solid Wood Bench Seat
    Advice on how to allow for wood movement in bench seating in a commercial space. December 26, 2006

    Splitting Large Cants
    Sawmill operators discuss ways to cut a 12x12 cant down into 4x6 cants using different types of mill. July 28, 2006

    Solar kiln materials
    Advice on types of materials for letting light into your solar kiln. June 24, 2001

    Wood Heat for a Shop
    Wood stoves in a shop introduce concerns about safety and about excessively dry shop air. January 20, 2010

    Spray Setup for Occasional Paint Jobs
    What's an affordable spray system for once-in-a-while paint spraying? September 14, 2006

    Reconciling Contradictory Moisture Readings
    A pin-type moisture meter and a pinless moisture meter disagree during a quality-control check. What's going on? June 16, 2014

    Sawing Eastern Red Cedar
    Tips on handling and sawing cedar logs to obtain marketable product. October 4, 2007

    Wood I.D. Puzzle
    Another guessing game about wood species — this time, a hurricane-downed log from south Texas. April 18, 2009

    Solid Wood Countertops
    Advice on allowing for movement with solid wood countertops. October 13, 2010

    Recirculating Heater Versus Bigger Pump
    Finishers look for most practical adaptation for spraying in cold conditions. June 22, 2012

    Working with Resawn Moulding Blanks
    Careful resawing can economize on material, but it can also introduce stress-related movement of the stock. September 17, 2012

    More Strange Tales from the Bandmill Zone
    Another blade bites the dust, as the list of odd items encountered in logs continues to grow. January 13, 2006

    Low-Odor, Quick Adhesive for Refacing
    Is there a fast-setting contact cement for commercial re-facing work that does not smell bad or carry health risks? February 25, 2009

    Sawing Long Timbers on a Bandmill
    Logs that are too long for your bandmill can still be sawn, but it takes some extra handling. Here are some ways that sawyers get it done. April 10, 2007

    Getting a Consistent Chink Gap in Log Construction
    A discussion of how to make a log cabin look reasonably regular. May 27, 2014

    Cypress Mulch
    Cypress mulch may come from locally grown trees, even in the north. But there is environmental controversy about harvesting the trees for mulch. October 25, 2006

    Glazing Painted Cabinets
    09/26/2014

    Finish Defect Spots on Outsourced Doors
    Contamination during handling is an occasional problem with doors shipped unfinished. September 16, 2008

    Troubleshooting Forklift Hydraulics
    An old forklift seems to have a little internal bleeding. What's the remedy? January 31, 2012

    Troubleshooting Cracking Precat
    Pre-catalyzed finishes can have problems with brittle failure, cracking, and crazing (especially some of the early formulations). The only fix is to strip and start over. January 2, 2012

    Quartersawn, Rift Sawn, and Flatsawn — What's the Difference?
    A photo example and discussion of grain direction in sawn lumber. February 4, 2011

    Steam Bending Larger Boards
    Advice on steam-bending 2x4 stock for a curved roof structure. October 19, 2013

    Visual Grading, Lumber Strength, and Liability
    If a visually graded piece of lumber breaks at lower stresses than the grade specifies, can somebody get in trouble? January 27, 2008

    Advice for Ripping Large Logs
    How the pros make longitudinal cuts in the field, in order to expedite getting their harvest to the mill. January 25, 2005

    Sawing High-Growth-Stress Wood
    Logs will bend in the mill if you don't turn them frequently. February 26, 2005

    De-Warping Table Leaves
    A draw-leaf table has warped, and the maker asks for advice on fixing it. Colleagues suggest ways to quickly straighten the crooked parts. October 19, 2005

    Fingerprints in Finish
    A cabinetmaker tries to figure out how his pieces are getting fingerprints on them. January 2, 2012

    The Search for the Perfect Finish
    In your dreams, what properties would the ideal finish coating have? Pros exchange thoughts and opinions. July 6, 2005

    Sanding Sealer Compatibility
    Finishers discuss the use of various sanding sealers with various topcoats. September 14, 2006

    Shellac for Exterior Priming
    Shellac isn't recommended for outdoor use. But some people report that they've gotten away with it. June 18, 2009

    What Causes Burl Figure in Wood?
    Nobody really knows why some trees form burls, but that doesn't stop us from speculating. December 28, 2006

    Fabricating a Drive Wheel Axle
    Metalworking advice for making bandsaw mill parts. May 13, 2009

    Re-Creating a Historic 1775 Finish
    Walnut shells? Milk paint? Finishers discuss farmhouse furniture finishes from our forefathers' time. October 25, 2007

    Troubleshooting a Slipping Drive Belt
    Drive belt pulley slipping? Try belt dressing, and tighten it up. November 27, 2006

    Roughening Cedar Boards
    We know about planing rough lumber smooth. But how do you make smooth lumber rough? April 30, 2006

    Adding Supplemental Heat to a Solar Kiln
    Extra heat for a solar kiln could help in some circumstances, but hurt in others. February 12, 2007

    Fine-Tuning Conversion Varnish Application Technique
    Tip selection and formula adjustments can help prevent micro-bubble hazing and orange peel. March 29, 2006

    Glue Joint Failure in Heat-Treated Wood
    Wood that has been "roasted" at 300-plus degrees Fahrenheit loses some of its adhesive bonding qualities. January 19, 2012

    Darkening Quilted Maple While Enhancing the Grain
    Tips on getting a slight tint on Maple while helping the grain to pop. July 16, 2012

    Shelf Edging Options
    Pros and cons of solid wood shelf edging as compared to edgebanding. November 24, 2006

    Troubleshooting Finish Blush on a Table Edge
    A little denatured alcohol did the trick this time. Can you hear that sigh of relief? April 19, 2011

    Alternating growth rings in panels
    The debate between alternating growth rings and matching grain. September 25, 2002

    A "Green" Finish for a Cuban Mahogany Bench
    Thoughts on the meaning of environmental correctness for clear wood finishes, and some interesting history about Cuban Mahogany, a nearly-extinct wood that is making a comeback. March 4, 2009

    Filling Pores on Fine Carvings
    Thorough advice on filling pores without obscuring fine carved detail. June 18, 2010

    Cleaning Rust of Bandmill Blades
    Suggestions for getting light rust off some blades before sharpening. June 30, 2009

    Troubleshooting Belt Loading when Sanding White Pine
    What makes sander belts gum up, and how can you get them clean? Shop operators share experiences and ideas. June 28, 2005

    Gang-Ripped Lumber Yields
    A discussion of the ways lumber is lost during ripping operations, and of what is a reasonable yield from the job. October 15, 2010

    Carbide Tipped Versus Solid Carbide Knives
    The comparison between high-speed-steel, carbide-tipped, and solid-carbide knives depends in part on what material you're machining. August 12, 2007

    Clear topcoats
    Basics on post- and pre-catalyzed finishes and more. January 16, 2002

    Saw Technique for Harvesting Burls
    Advice with interesting photo examples, on how to cut burls off a log to get the most useful raw material for bowl turning or art work. April 27, 2011

    Cleaning Bandmill Blades
    Tricks for getting the sap and pitch off bandsaw mill blades. March 3, 2006

    Getting More Life from Bandmill Blades
    A closer look at what wears blades out, and how you can keep them cutting better and longer. March 16, 2015

    Making Wooden Dining Table Extension Slides
    Advice on choosing wood and fabricating table extension slides. December 12, 2008

    De-Waxing Shellac Under Difficult Circumstances
    Removing impurities from shop-mixed shellac in a world where impurities come with the territory. April 29, 2012

    Charging for Thin-Sawing Lumber
    When sawing thinner than 4/4, adjust the board-foot rate accordingly — or just charge by the hour. August 30, 2007

    Cutter Profiles for Tongue-and-Groove Flooring
    Tips on the fine points of profiling tongue-and-groove floorboards. September 10, 2007

    Wood species for outdoor furniture
    The Wood Doctor names names: Decay-resistance lumber suitable for outdoor use. October 10, 2000

    Imitating Aged Oriental Lacquer
    Searching for the Chinese antique finish look, start with a glaze. November 26, 2007

    Fabric Softener for Steam Bending
    Fact or legend? Rumor has it that fabric softener makes steam-bending easier. October 26, 2007

    Applying Pre-Catalyzed Lacquer over a Tung Oil Wash-Coat
    A light coat of thinned oil finish can work as a wash coat under precatalyzed lacquer, but there might be better alternatives. September 16, 2008

    Dollar Value of Spalted Wood
    Pricing varies widely for spalted lumber, based on subjective factors. January 18, 2011

    Scuffing Vinyl Sealcoat Before Glazing
    Fine points of the scuffing step in a glaze finish process. July 27, 2008

    Quarter-Sawing Technique on a Large Mill
    Sawmillers discuss how to go about quarter-sawing logs on a large mill. August 30, 2007

    Troubleshooting Tearout With Maple Flooring
    Check sharpening, settings, feed rates, and more. April 10, 2005

    Warping of a Tabletop with an Unbalanced Finish
    A teachable moment: Finishers explain why tabletops finished on one side only (and in humid conditions to boot) experienced bad warping. December 31, 2005

    Gluing Wood Flooring to Concrete
    Adhesive choices for glue-down wood strip flooring. July 12, 2008

    Keeping the Gun Clean with Waterborne Finishes
    Easy routines to keep your spraygun from accumulating dried-on finish at the tip. December 23, 2014

    Set First, Then Sharpen? Or the Other Way Round?
    Sawmill operators discuss the order of steps for sharpening blades. April 20, 2011

    Durability of Board and Batten Siding
    What wood species will last well unpainted in a board and batten siding application? June 9, 2007

    Troubleshooting Adhesion Failure of Lacquer to Caulk
    Lacquer may not stick to caulk properly, depending on the products and the technique. September 3, 2010

    Keeping Plywood Flat
    Pros discuss causes, cures, and prevention of warping in plywood. July 9, 2005

    Circular Mill Alignment
    Advice on fine adjustments to a circular sawmill for accurate cutting performance. February 12, 2007

    Removing Boards While Sawing a Log
    A beginner asks: when running a bandsaw mill, is it better to remove boards one at a time or let them stack up? That depends, explain experienced sawyers. August 31, 2005

    Spraying shellac
    Removing water, which damages appearance of shellac, from air compressor output. May 2, 2001

    Table-Leaf Warping Problem
    Why are extra leaves from a tabletop warping? Experts explain causes and cures. June 28, 2005

    Filling Cracks in Reclaimed Lumber
    Home-made crack-filler recipes for old wood. October 3, 2007

    Is Tropical Wood Quality Slipping?
    Writing a detailed spec for the desired quality can help you get the lumber quality you need. October 14, 2009

    Longevity of Clear Roofing for Kilns
    Clear roofing panels vary widely in composition, quality, and durability. December 8, 2012

    Eastern Red Cedar for Buried Posts
    The heartwood of Eastern Red Cedar has better rot resistance than the sapwood has. January 18, 2011

    Woven Cherry Door Panels
    Thin slats woven together into a door panel is a cool idea, but kiln-dried wood is too brittle. Green wood may work. November 10, 2006

    Resawing Old Beams With Nails
    No bandmill blade is designed to cut metal, but experience says some will do better than others. July 12, 2005

    Sawing Long Beams on a Bandmill
    How do you make a 30-foot beam with a sawmill that will only saw 21 feet? March 16, 2015

    Quantity of Sawmill By-Products
    How much bark, chips, and sawdust do sawmill operations produce? That depends on many factors. August 30, 2005

    Retarder to correct overspray?
    A discussion of the usefulness of lacquer retarder in minimizing overspray on cabinet interiors. August 10, 2000

    Melamine Drawers
    Melamine makes an economical drawer box, but what's the joinery? Pros share methods in this thread from the Cabinetmaking Forum. July 9, 2005

    Re-Sawing Reclaimed Heart Pine
    Thoughts on dealing with dirt, nails, and pitch when turning old Heart Pine timbers into nice lumber. July 28, 2006

    Value of a Large Norfolk Pine
    An interesting species to woodturners, this tree has an unusual history. August 29, 2006

    Spreading Glue for Laminate Panel Pressing
    Advice about hand application of adhesives for fabricating laminated panels. June 5, 2007

    Sawing for Stable 2x Lumber
    Advice on selecting log dimension and cut patterns in order to get straight, stable 2x4 and 2x6 lumber from Southern Pine logs. November 16, 2011

    Lindane
    Information on Lindane, a pesticide used to control powderpost beetles. June 21, 2000

    Suitable Breeds for Horse Logging
    Some horses are suited to skidding logs, and others are not. October 1, 2010

    Getting Rid of Rip-Saw Cutoff Waste
    Ideas for making a little spare change out of that pile of rip-saw off-cuts. May 26, 2008

    Re-Tipping Your Own Blades
    Info on soldering new blade tips onto a swing-blade sawmill blade. December 30, 2007

    Vinyl Sealer Versus Regular Sanding Sealer
    What's the difference, and why does it matter? Top pros weigh in. July 3, 2008

    A Humidity-Controlled Display Case
    A cabinetmaker gets advice on appropriate details for a climate-controlled display case for musical instruments. October 8, 2005

    Log Weight and Log-Moving Equipment
    Practical advice on guessing the weight of logs, and tips on equipment choices for log handling. July 28, 2006

    American Chestnut Versus Chinese Chestnut
    A discussion of the American Chestnut and the Chinese Chestnut, with regard to wood appearance and blight resistance. May 16, 2008

    Assmbling an edger
    These are the steps I took in assembling my Norwood Edgemate edger. April 25, 2001

    Alder for Exterior Doors
    Soft and unstable, Alder wood is not well suited for building entry doors. August 23, 2006

    Alternatives to Fumigating Furniture for Bugs
    if you're careful. April 24, 2014

    Achieving Clean Router Cuts on End Grain
    A cabinet shop wants to machine their own rosettes, but has trouble getting clean end-grain cuts. Here's advice on routing wood end-grain, or on using MDF instead. February 9, 2008

    Tips for creating spalted maple
    Creating spalted lumber by creating the correct conditions. January 4, 2001

    Leather and Rubber Belts for Old Machinery
    A little info about drive belt technology for olden-days equipment. May 18, 2010

    What Can Spread a Lyctid Infestation?
    Be cautious — Lyctid powder-post beetles are hard to get rid of, and can spread even on small chips or shavings. March 13, 2007

    Humidity and Warping in the Shop
    The key is to get the wood at the right moisture content and keep it there. October 26, 2012

    Stickers for green lumber
    Where do sawyers get their stickers? November 7, 2001

    Digger Pine: Is it Useful?
    Well ... maybe for firewood (outdoors). July 3, 2008

    Red Oak, White Oak, Black Oak, and More
    but there's more to the story than that. This thread offers a few little-known facts about oak varieties. June 20, 2005

    Troubleshooting Wood Discoloration with High Pressure Steam Equalization
    Advice on setup details to keep liquid water out of the situation when using high-pressure steam to condition wood in a kiln. June 13, 2014

    Teak Fence-Post Durability
    How long will the buried end of a Teak fence post last? June 26, 2009

    Saw Blade Rake: Negative or Positive?
    The rake on a saw blade's teeth affects the tendency of wood to move during cutting. Rake angle should be different for blades used on different types of saws. October 1, 2010

    Identifying Black Locust
    A woodturner tries to figure out if the wood he's using is Black Locust. February 15, 2009

    Glazing for a Solar Kiln
    Clear glazing works much better than translucent white, a solar kiln owner discovers. December 15, 2005

    Uses for Yellow Poplar
    Yellow Poplar makes excellent paint-grade cabinetry and trim, and can even be stained to resemble Cherry. April 27, 2007

    Common Names for Tropical Woods
    Woodworkers help compile an extensive list of common names for Central American wood species. February 15, 2009

    Telling Red Pine from White Pine Logs
    Branch whorls aren't much help, but compare early and late wood growth. February 26, 2005

    Stiffening a Large-Diameter Circular Sawmill Blade
    Advice on tuning or adjusting a 60-inch sawmill blade. January 27, 2007

    De-Barking Logs
    Tips on getting the bark off logs. June 9, 2007

    Unusual Bandmill Ideas
    Sawmillers consider custom adaptations such as hydraulic drive or double-bladed sawmills. January 12, 2015

    Equipment to Saw 6-Foot Diameter Logs
    A discussion of stock and custom bandsaw mills able to handle very large logs. October 26, 2011

    Split Log Fireplace Mantels
    Tips and techniques for log peeling, seasoning, and installing for a split-log mantelpiece. February 17, 2006

    Veneering with Crotch Mahogany
    Advice on veneering techniques that can improve the performance of crotch Mahogany veneer. January 14, 2013

    Repositionable Adhesives for Laminate Work
    Advice for test-fitting and adjusting laminate during glue-ups. January 28, 2014

    Qualities of Butternut
    Fuzzy, soft, and nice to look at — woodworkers share their experiences with Butternut wood. December 12, 2008

    Using Oak Logs for a Wooden Bridge
    Thoughts on converting site trees to a foot bridge for a landscaping project. January 17, 2011

    Creating a Heavy Laminated Furniture Frame
    A furniture maker gets tips on wood bending and lamination for a four-by-four curved hammock-chair frame. May 23, 2007

    Wood Bleach Options
    A finisher gets advice on finding and using bleaching agents for wood. April 18, 2010

    Selling Hardwood on the Side
    A furniture and cabinet maker is considering a small-scale side business selling lumber, and gets advice on where the market is. November 10, 2005

    "Rustic" Lumber — What Is It?
    What visual qualities define lumber as "rustic" is a matter of subjective perception and opinion. February 4, 2011

    A One-Piece Wood-Slab Countertop
    Splitting is a concern, craftsmen agree. October 28, 2005

    Converting Cubic Meters to Board Feet
    The math isn't hard, but there are a few fine points. June 12, 2014

    De-Nailing Barn Beams
    Tips on dealing with the nails when sawing lumber out of old recovered timbers. August 21, 2006

    Lumber Strength, Dimensions, Orientation, and Grain Direction
    An explanation of factors that influence the strength of a wood floor joist or rafter. October 1, 2009

    Winches for Loading Logs
    Bandmill operators discuss winches and trailers for moving logs. December 15, 2005

    Raised Glue Joints after Staining
    Why would finishes cause glue joints to swell and telegraph? And what's the fix? April 24, 2012

    Advice for a Beginner on Finishing Cherry Cabinets
    Here's some help along the learning curve for a newbie to cabinet finishing. April 24, 2014

    Sawdust Drag Chain Derailing Problem
    Wear and tear can ruin the fit of a chain and sprocket, causing the chain to jump the track. May 10, 2007

    Sawing Bevel Siding
    Sawmillers discuss how to produce clapboard siding. June 9, 2007

    Tack Rag Residue on Spar Varnish
    Cautionary tale: wetting a tack rag with mineral spirits before use may deposit "tack" onto your workpiece. April 19, 2011

    Lighting your sawmill
    Providing good light for your work on dark days and late nights. February 19, 2002

    Troubleshooting Warp in Postformed Laminate Countertops
    Without balanced lamination (top and bottom side), tops are prone to warpage. April 18, 2010

    Troubleshooting Waterborne Finish Beading on "Green" Particleboard
    A finisher tackles compatibility problems with architect specs on a "green" commercial job. April 18, 2010

    What Size Log is Worth Quartersawing?
    Thoughts on the practicality of getting useful yield when quartersawing logs. October 3, 2009

    Sunlight and a Cherry Entry Door
    Cherry is a problematic wood for any exterior use, because it is known to first darken, then bleach, from exposure to sunlight. April 24, 2006

    Getting a Fair Price for Standing Timber
    A few insights into the market for standing timber, logging services, and logs. April 20, 2011

    Comparing wood strengths
    Wood species has less to do with strength than does grain characteristics. June 21, 2000

    Leather Inset for a Desk Top
    Ace advice for applying leather to a desktop. April 20, 2011

    Chainsaw Bogging Down in Poplar
    Is it a wood problem, or a chainsaw problem? February 3, 2011

    Optimal Circle Saw Size
    60-inch circular sawmill blades can be problematic to use, so many sawmillers prefer a smaller diameter blade. October 3, 2009

    Working with Ebony
    Ebony is a difficult material to source, and quality varies. January 20, 2011

    Refinishing Oil-Painted Kitchen Doors
    Advice on compatible spackle and paint for re-coating over a five-year-old oil paint job on kitchen cabinets. June 17, 2009

    Rotating Logs for Quarter-Sawing
    Thoughts on rigging a swing-blade mill to spin logs after every few cuts, in order to produce a high yield of quarter-sawn lumber. October 3, 2009

    Equipping a Swing-Blade or Bandsaw Mill with a Laser
    Sawmillers discuss the practicality of adding a laser pointer to a sawmill as a cut location indicator. January 11, 2007

    Effect of wet bulb depression on heat sterilization time of slash pine lumber
    For international trade, heat sterilization of wood products is often required to prevent the spread of insects and pathogens. Application of heat sterilization requires estimates of the time necessary to heat the center of the wood configuration to the temperature required to kill the insect or oth ......

    De-Barking Strategies and Rigs
    Debarking a whole log just to make your first square cuts is a lot of extra labor. Here, sawyers discuss effective ways to work around the de-barking problem. September 6, 2010

    Tear-Out Problems with Cherry
    Tips on tuning up machinery to minimize tear-out when making end-matched wood strip flooring. May 16, 2008

    Visual Signs that a Blade Needs Tightening
    Fluttering and wandering on the guide wheels could be indications that a saw blade needs increased tension. September 15, 2011

    Turning Logs with a Winch
    Here's how it's done. October 14, 2006

    Recirculating Spray-Booth Air
    Regulations don't allow it, because it raises concentrations of potentially dangerous chemicals. December 1, 2005

    Virginia Pine Sawing and Use Characteristics
    Also called "Jersey Pine" or "Spruce Pine," this tree yields useable lumber but is prone to rot, disease and insect damage. May 10, 2007

    Finishing Trimwork with an Airless Spraygun
    A trim carpenter gets some tips on finishing his own work. June 8, 2007

    Characteristics and Usefulness of Sassafras
    Beauty and versatility give this lesser-used wood some economic value. January 18, 2011

    Making the Most of Walnut Logs
    Thick and thin, high grade and low grade, sawyers and woodworkers discuss how to squeeze the best value from walnut trees. July 28, 2006

    Sawing Posts and Beams
    How do you get good structural timbers from a log? August 26, 2008

    Solar Kiln Show and Tell
    Photos and descriptions of small solar kilns. August 31, 2005

    Quartersawing Patterns Illustrated
    Here's a set of drawings from the Wood Doctor depicting various ways to saw for vertical grain. June 16, 2014

    Uses for Sassafras
    Sassafras has been called "poor man's oak" for its durability, strength and beauty. The markets for it are small ans specialized. April 20, 2011

    Waterborne Glazes over a Pre-Cat Finish
    Many water-borne and solvent-borne (oil-based) finishes are mutually compatible, and coats may be alternated (with certain cautions). May 27, 2008

    Troubleshooting a Bowed Bandmill Cut
    Blade problems cause a bandsaw mill cut to curve downward. August 29, 2006

    UV Finishing Of Mouldings
    11/06/2014

    Skidding Extra-Heavy Logs
    A sawmiller needs to move some multi-ton oak logs using a farm tractor, and gets advice on how to manage it. November 13, 2005

    Warping and cracking in glued-up pine
    To find clues for cracked and warped pine panels, a measure of moisture content is needed before the splitting occurs. 1998.

    Importing Rough Cut Lumber From Canada
    05/06/2015

    Deodar Cedar -- What's It Good For?
    A little information but few answers about an ornamental Cedar variety that sometimes finds its way to a sawmill. December 30, 2007

    Finding Concrete in a Tree
    Tree surgeons sometimes repair rotted trees with concrete. "Well, imagine my surprise," said the sawmill man. January 27, 2007

    Have the Logs Been Down Too Long?
    Very large logs may yield valuable lumber even after lying on the ground for years. July 26, 2010

    Outdoor Furniture Made from Low-Grade Wood
    "Pallet-grade" beech is worth a lot more made into a picnic table than it is sold as lumber. September 14, 2006

    R-Value of Log Walls
    Wood rates about R-1 per inch, but air-sealing is also an issue with log buildings. July 13, 2006

    Cedar Wood for Closets
    Rumors versus fact about the bug repellency of the traditional cedar-lined closet. May 20, 2011

    Ultraviolet-Light Tracer Dye for Glue
    For easy detection of glue streaks before finishing, use a fluorescent glue or add a fluorescent additive. February 7, 2009

    Moisture-Related Wall Panel Movement
    Troubleshooting shrinkage in a recently applied wall-panel installation.

    Silver Maple Board Quality
    Sawyers who have cut up Silver Maple share their observations. January 27, 2007

    Adjusting to Changing Temperature as You Spray
    As the day warms up, think about adding more retarder. October 3, 2007

    Characteristics and Value of Catalpa Wood
    Catalpa makes beautiful furniture, as these examples show. February 3, 2011

    Straight-Line Ripping on a Bandmill or Table Saw
    Techiques for resawing crowned boards straight. November 28, 2006

    De-Barking Logs Before Sawing
    Simple thoughts on how and why to remove bark from logs before sawing (or not). November 3, 2010

    Correcting a Pink Tone on a White-Washed Oak Floor
    Pros advise on a tricky staining problem. March 26, 2007

    Gang vs. straight line rip saws
    Cutting straight blanks efficiently. January 16, 2001

    Red Pine Versus White Pine for Timber Framing
    Red pine is stiffer and stronger than white pine, but more prone to warping. December 28, 2006

    Weighing Trailer-Loads of Sawdust
    Ideas for gauging the weight of sawdust as you fill trailers or trucks. March 14, 2006

    Slippery kiln-dried wood
    What could make dried wood so slippery that it is difficult to machine? August 12, 2001

    Gluing End Grain to Side Grain
    Glued butt joints hold better if you pre-wet and pre-glue the end grain briefly before the final gluing and clamping. December 2, 2006

    Leather Table Top Issues
    Tips on using leather for a desk or table surface, with a discussion of some of its drawbacks and limitations. March 26, 2009

    Evaluating a Shed Full of Boards
    Advice on a sensible cash offer for a load of Oak that has been in dry storage for 16 years. April 24, 2014

    Sawing Curly Maple for Figure
    What's the best way to get value from curly maple logs? Sawmillers debate the topic. June 28, 2005

    Cost of Grid Power Versus Running a Generator
    Generators are a poor deal when fuel prices rise, but commercial power bills can get complicated. Here's a look at how the numbers crunch. March 3, 2006

    Flush Joining Plywood to Hardwood Edge to Edge
    Woodworkers suggest ways to make a plywood-to-hardwood edge joint smooth and flush. June 18, 2009

    Catalpa: Uses and Vulnerabilities
    Catalpa is a beautiful wood, rot-resistant and prized by some wood turners. Standing trees may have heart rot, however. April 24, 2013

    Red Oak and Pin Oak for Flooring
    Advice on the sawing characteristics of Red Oak and "Pin Oak" December 6, 2011

    Cutting the Ends of Rough Lumber before Milling
    Some shops make a practice of trimming ends before starting to rip, plane, or profile wood, because gravel or other contamination on lumber ends can ruin cutting edges. September 17, 2012

    Maple Toners and Finishing
    Techniques and options. February 26, 2005

    Glued-Up MDF on the Lathe
    A woodworker experiments with laying up MDF blanks and turning them on a lathe. He reports mixed results, but says the idea has potential. May 6, 2006

    Sawn Wood Versus LVL Header Strength
    Sawmiller needs to verify the allowable bearing capacity of a sawn timber for code inspection purposes. February 9, 2008

    Webbing Spray, or Veiling Stain
    Advice on guns and tips for achieving this unusual look. January 21, 2010

    Relative Humidity in the Wood Storage Area
    Advice on what humidity level to maintain where rough lumber is stored, and how to accomplish that. September 23, 2008

    Glazing procedures
    Ideas on the proper application of glazed finishes. August 23, 2000

    Cedar and Log Scale Accuracy
    Advice on estimating the amount of recoverable lumber in some Eastern Red Cedar logs. March 26, 2009

    Composting Chips and Shavings
    Compost shavings and chips before adding them to garden soil. Here's how. December 31, 2012

    Mixing Borate to Control Post Beetles
    Advice on obtaining and mixing borate pest-control formulas. January 8, 2010

    Registering a Sawmill for Highway Use
    sawmilllers share experiences from different states. June 22, 2005

    Troubleshooting Bowed Hollow-Core Doors
    A set of custom door panels made with plywood glued over honeycomb came out with a half-inch hump. What could have gone wrong? March 1, 2006

    Sawing Norway Spruce for Lumber
    Norway Spruce doesn't saw into the finest lumber going, but it's not trash either. February 22, 2011

    DIY crazing
    Choosing finishing materials that will produce a "crackled" look. November 29, 2000

    Gluing Up a Cherry and Maple Tabletop cherry & maple
    A woodworker gets advice on allowing for movement when gluing different wood species together. December 20, 2005

    Troubleshooting Unwanted Crackle
    Crackle shows up in a catalyzed primer over vinyl sealer on stripped furniture. Why? October 17, 2012

    Circular Sawmill Blade Tuning
    Large circular sawmill blades are hammered to dish the blade when at rest; it flattens out when the mill is running. Here's more. April 30, 2009

    Comparing Tropical Woods for Use in Outdoor Furniture
    Utile, Sapele, and Ipe compared and contrasted. Which works better for exterior furniture? June 13, 2011

    Qualities of Different Cherry Species
    Here's a nice note comparing "Prunus serotina" (Black Cherry) and "Prunus avium" (Sweet Cherry), with regard to the quality of lumber they may yield. June 4, 2012

    Opening Cuts
    Advice on figuring out where to take your first cut on a log. July 3, 2008

    Long-Span Shelves
    Ideas and resources for dealing with long shelf spans. December 30, 2005

    Advantages of Higher Voltage
    Switching to 240 volt equipment can boost performance and cut costs. October 30, 2005

    Lightning-Struck Wood Puzzle
    Observations and speculation about whether lightning weakens the wood of a tree it strikes. August 29, 2006

    Sanding Sealer: One Coat or Two?
    Finishers discuss sanding sealers, their purpose and attributes. August 6, 2010

    Value of Dead Standing Oak
    Moth-killed Chestnut Oak (also called Rock Oak) need not be felled immediately, and can produce valuable boards and timbers. October 1, 2009

    Spray To Dry ?
    11/04/2012

    Tooth setter
    Photos and descriptions of home-built tooth setters for band blades. March 5, 2003

    Sawing Hollow Logs
    Practical and metaphysical tips on getting useful value out of logs that include some emptiness. October 14, 2006

    Air Dryer Power Consumption
    Refrigerating dryers for pneumatic equipment air lines consume power when they're running. Cycling models can save electricity. March 9, 2008

    Metal Fatigue, Resharpening, and Bandsaw Blade Life
    Considerations for extending the useful life of a bandsaw blade through multiple resharpenings. April 2, 2015

    Moisture Content for Furniture Making
    Lumber in the kiln is ready when its moisture content is the same that it will see in service. August 21, 2006

    Sawdust Collection for Sawmills
    You need a fan powerful enough to move sawdust and tough enough to withstand impacts from big chunks. August 30, 2007

    Making Curved Casings from MDF
    MDF is rough on knives, which makes custom moulding runs costly. January 12, 2009

    Can Bandsaw Mills Handle Wide Logs?
    Most bandsaw mills are limited to 36-inch boards or less — and with wide cuts, waviness is a problem. December 15, 2005

    Finishing an Outdoor Cedar Log Bench
    Advice on a durable outdoor finish for a half-log bench. August 30, 2007

    Sawing Your Own Framing Lumber
    Proper grading is an issue, because knots may weaken the material for structural purposes. April 20, 2011

    Identifying a Burl
    Several votes for Bigleaf Maple, and one for Buckeye, in this show-and-tell of an interesting burl destined to become a tabletop. October 19, 2013

    Advice On Bleaching Walnut
    12/20/2014

    Virgin Lacquer Thinner
    If the lacquer thinner from your supplier isn't what you hoped for, you can always mix your own from pure ingredients. July 3, 2008

    Spalting Logs
    A little more about how to encourage spalting in wood. March 14, 2006

    Jury-Rigged Log Loaders
    When logs are too big to lift: Sawmillers share ideas for self-built, economical rigs to load logs onto a trailer. June 20, 2005

    Distinguishing Hard and Soft Maple Under a Hand Lens
    Distinctive ray patterns set hard and soft maple apart. October 4, 2007

    Storing Kiln-Dried Wood Outside
    Wrap tightly in plastic and protect from rain. January 17, 2011

    Storing Wood in a Closed Container
    Keeping the wood dry and controlling pests. February 26, 2005

    Solar Kiln Insulation^ and Vapor Barrier Materials
    Closed-cell foam insulation and plastic vapor barriers are necessary to withstand a kiln interior's moisture load. August 21, 2006

    It's Not Cherry — What Is It?
    Experts try to identify a log that was purchased as Cherry, but is really something else. October 29, 2008

    Finishing Area Temperature Control and Quality
    Finishes tend to perform best in ideal temperature conditions, but controlling those can cost money. March 3, 2010

    Sawing for Wood-Turners
    Wood-turners, carvers, and other artists provide a market for figured wood in short lengths or chunks. December 6, 2011

    Milling Ipe with a Router
    Ipe wood is hard, stubborn and toxic. Wear a respirator and use carbide tooling. June 23, 2006

    Distinguishing Western Hemlock from Amabilis Fir
    Tips on how to tell apart two very similar trees. April 20, 2006

    Another Case for the Wood Detectives
    Woodweb's tree identification team is never afraid to tackle another gnarly log. January 29, 2009

    Forced Air Circulation in a Solar Kiln
    An example of a fan-and-plastic-sheeting setup that forces air through the lumber stack. May 14, 2006

    Collecting Sawdust from a Bandsaw Mill
    Suggestions for corralling the dust from a bandsaw mill's traveling head. May 6, 2014

    Flattening the Bar on a Chainsaw Slabber
    Troubleshooting a slabber that likes to crawl up or down in the cut. November 16, 2011

    Door stiles bow after assembly
    Possible causes and solutions for door stiles that bow after the door is assembled. September 26, 2000

    Resources for Southern Tree Identification
    How to find information on identifying trees in Louisiana and vicinity. March 3, 2006

    Working with Contact Cement at Cold Temperatures
    The low end of recommended application temperatures for contact cement application and curing may allow a little leeway. February 26, 2007

    Sawing an Oversize Log
    Tips on getting the most out of a log that's just a little too big for your mill. August 14, 2007

    Repairing or Filling Tear-Out
    Tips for filling planer tear-out and blending the area with the surrounding wood. February 12, 2010

    Touch-Up Bandmill Blade Sharpening Techniques
    Blade hit a nail? Here are some tips for emergency sharpenings that can keep you sawing — at least for a little while. November 27, 2006

    Quick Stain/Topcoat Combination
    Searching for a stain formula that allows topcoating without a long wait for the stain to dry or cure. September 14, 2006

    Woods that Match Well with Natural Pine
    Thoughts on wood species that pair well visually with Pine. October 1, 2010

    Wormy Cherry Lumber
    A furnituremaker gets help figuring out what kind of critter made holes in his nice Cherry boards (and hears that some people consider them an improvement). April 21, 2008

    Allergic Reactions to Wood
    Sawmiller show and tell about rashes and respiratory reactions to contact with various wood species. October 20, 2005

    Understanding the Sawmilling Term "Cant"
    To a sawmill operator, what is a "cant"? Experts explain. September 17, 2008

    Ring Deformation (Compression Wood)
    An odd-looking ring pattern in a cross-cut log is explained as compression wood, certain to bend after sawing. April 20, 2011

    Stripping Out Grain Filler
    A finisher applied a grain filler that turned out to be incompatible with his chosen finish. Here, he gets advice on removing the filler from wood grain and pores. October 2, 2005

    Using a Grapple on a Log Trailer
    A grapple-equipped log trailer can be handy to have. August 30, 2007

    Sawing Walnut for High-Quality 5/4 Lumber
    Tips on working with a big Walnut log to get high-grade five-quarter lumber. May 18, 2010

    Yield from Small Logs
    Rough rules of thumb for estimating the expected yield from sawing small logs. March 14, 2006

    Locating Scraps for Charcoal
    Advice on finding sawmill offcuts and byproducts for use as feedstock for a charcoal kiln. October 3, 2009

    What's Better for Framing, S-P-F or SYP?
    Southern Yellow Pine has a greater span capability than the mixed-species category "Spruce-Pine-Fir," according to Dr. Gene. January 11, 2007

    De-barking Logs
    Pros discuss ways to get the bark off logs without removing wood. June 22, 2005

    "False Acacia" (a.k.a. Black Locust)
    Black Locust is known in Europe as "False Acacia." Here's some info about the species and the lumber. October 15, 2010

    Chain Saw Sharpening Tips
    Advice on chainsaw sharpening tools and techniques. January 25, 2010

    Veneering Columns
    Tips on gluing veneer to a four-inch-diameter column. October 14, 2006

    Metal Detector Choices
    Sawmill operators discuss the cost and capabilities of metal detectors. October 20, 2005

    Walnut Steaming Difficulties
    Steam that is too hot and "dry" will not have the desired effect. Here is some technical advice on operating the steamer successfully. December 12, 2008

    Crafting a Tongue for a Horse-Drawn Mower
    Advice on wood choice and fabrication methods for making old-fashioned wooden farm equipment components. December 31, 2012

    Custom Cant Hook for Large Logs
    For those extra-big logs, you need a little more leverage and a little more grab. Pros discuss the attributes of a cant hook that can. June 20, 2005

    Whether to Saw Old Walnut Logs
    Even if it has been down for years, a big walnut log can yield valuable wood. August 30, 2007

    Value of Cedar
    Info from 2012 on Cedar log prices at the sawmill. March 28, 2012

    Fan Placement in a Solar Kiln
    High or low? January 8, 2010

    Marine Plywood Versus Interior Plywood
    Brief explanation of the differences between interior, exterior, and marine plywood. November 10, 2006

    Machining Mouldings from Southern Yellow Pine
    The stock may be cheaper, but what about the quality of the product? December 31, 2013

    Will Ocean Shipping Damage Teak?
    A sawmiller worries that a load of teak he has ordered from a South American supplier may suffer mold damage en route. The feedback indicates he should relax. December 1, 2005

    Choosing a Log Scale
    A sawmiller harvesting various tree species gets advice on which log scale will give him the most accurate estimates of his inventory. June 20, 2005

    Sawing Sycamore
    Quartersawing reveals the grain figure and enhances stability. March 29, 2006

    What Customers Mean by "Natural"
    When customers ask for a "natural" finish, they mean a simple sealer and clear top coat — no stain. April 30, 2006

    Tooth Setting and Sharpening
    Can a bandmill blade's teeth lose their set without becoming dull? September 15, 2006

    Staining Oak Black with a White Grain
    Called a "ceruse" or "pickled" finish, this look uses a black stain base, sealer, and a white glaze. March 1, 2006

    Straightening Old Bowed Floor Joists
    Overloaded wood deforms over time (it's called "creep"). There's no quick way to reverse the process. December 1, 2005

    Figuring Rough Stock for Moulding Manufacture
    How to estimate the rough material you'll need to produce a given quantity of a particular dimension and style of mouldings. August 8, 2008

    Nyle L150 dehumidification system
    A discussion about whether a Nyle L150 dehumidification system is salvagable. March 6, 2000

    Cottonwood for Barn Siding
    Advice on using Cottonwood for board and batten siding. June 18, 2010

    Sawing Parallel to the Bark
    When sawing tapered logs, the way you saw can affect the value of the boards you produce. September 17, 2008

    Are water-based finishes worth it?
    An industry expert recounts users' experiences with, and motivations for, converting to water-based finishing products. 1998.

    Nib Files for Dust Nubs
    Quick tips on preventing, or removing, occasional dust nubs from finished pieces. March 9, 2010

    Fuzzy Mahogany
    Tension wood may exhibit more "fuzz" than wood that was not stressed during tree growth. December 24, 2012

    Cottonwood Facts
    An assortment of trivia about an under-appreciated wood species. October 2, 2005

    Identifying Birch in Lumber Form
    How to see through the various brand names applied to birch lumber. January 20, 2010

    Disposing of Spray Booth Filters
    Are old filters from the spray booth hazardous waste, or regular trash? June 15, 2014

    Verifying moisture meters' accuracy
    A discussion of ways to verify the accuracy of moisture meters. Includes info on calibration. June 21, 2000

    Whether to Quarter-Saw Honey Locust
    Quarter-sawing honey locust is a lot of extra effort for a pretty marginal benefit. December 29, 2008

    Matching Maple Veneer to Sawn Maple
    A furnituremaker's problem: dealing with a color difference between solid sawn Maple table legs and the birdseye Maple veneer top. January 19, 2012

    Changing Circular Sawmill Blade Bits
    Hard to do, hard to visualize, hard to explain in words ... still, this advice might help. February 22, 2011

    Metal Detector Sensitivity and Power
    You can see pretty deep into a log for some reasonable coin. May 18, 2010

    Stock Loss when Planing Cupped Lumber
    If you plane cupped rough stock, how much will be left in your finished piece? January 14, 2009

    Tung Oil Versus Bar Top Sealer
    It's labor-intensive, but Tung oil can rival an epoxy bar finish for toughness and water protection. July 11, 2009

    Unusual Grain in White Ash
    An example of "tiger stripe" in an Ash board. August 31, 2009

    Dual Motors on a Chainsaw Mill
    You can connect two motors of different horsepowers to one chainsaw bar, but operating the contraption is tricky. May 16, 2008

    Sawdust Removal for a Circular Mill
    Drag chains or augers beat blowers. July 7, 2011

    Laminating HPL onto Cylinders
    It's hard to apply sufficient pressure to a cylinder for good bonding of contact cement, but here are a few tips. August 23, 2006

    Acid, Aluminum, Oak, and Kiln Durability
    The acids in Oak can attack aluminum kiln components. Here's advice on managing the problem. July 15, 2012

    Splitting Large Logs with Black Powder
    Thoughts on using black powder or chain-saw jigs for splitting fat logs down to manageable saw-milling size. August 26, 2008

    "Mahogany" — One Name, Many Species
    Here's a rundown on the official species names of the many different trees whose wood is sold as "mahogany".March 29, 2006

    What Tree Species Will Hold Their Bark?
    Some species will keep bark on when they're felled and sawn, but it also depends on the time of year. April 20, 2011

    Solar Kiln Fans Question
    An airflow management problem in a solar kiln. April 15, 2012

    How To Coat Pigmented H20 Over Solvent CV
    09/28/2014

    Fire Resistant Coatings for Millwork
    Alternatives for treating wood mouldings in commercial applications where fire codes apply. June 23, 2006

    Troubleshooting a Wandering Bandsaw Blade
    Bandsaw blades may wander for many different reasons. October 1, 2010

    Shipping Container for Dehumidifier Kiln: Big Enough?
    Thoughts on converting a shipping container to a kiln. December 8, 2012

    Dedicated Slabber Performance
    A dedicated chain-saw slabber is slow and requires frequent sharpening, but produces nice slabs. October 15, 2010

    Defining "Slab" and "Flitch"
    For the record, here's what the terms mean to a sawmiller. July 30, 2007

    Lube for a Bandmill Blade in Freezing Weather
    Window-washer fluid and diesel fuel are two options for bandsaw-mill blade lubrication when water would freeze. March 3, 2006

    Are Small-Log Processing Systems Profitable?
    Mill set-ups exist designed to handle small logs. But is it worth the trouble? December 1, 2005

    Rub-Through Distressed Solid Finish Ideas
    Antiqued rub-through furniture finishes are more art than science. Here are two takes on getting it done. March 9, 2010

    Sawing Small Logs on a Shop Bandsaw
    Ideas for jigs and rigs to adapt a small bandsaw for milling small logs. October 30, 2005

    Sawing Ash with Emerald Ash Borer
    There are restrictions on the transport of infested wood. Mill hygeine may be a good idea too. May 20, 2011

    Orchard Stumps
    Interesting comments on the qualities of orchard wood and stumps. July 10, 2007

    Eastern White Pine for Construction
    Framing lumber, trim, and flooring can all be made from White Pine. January 8, 2010

    Operating Solar Kilns on a Rainy Day
    On rainy days, close the vents and switch off the fans. March 16, 2015

    Different Kinds of Cedar
    A quick run-through of the various tree species commonly referred to as "Cedar". January 19, 2012

    Stain-Blocking Primer Tips
    Advice on a sealing prime coat for maple casework. January 13, 2006

    Water Damage to Glued Cherry
    Glued-up wide Cherry boards got rained on. What's the best hope for salvage? January 18, 2011

    Milling Cypress for a Deck
    Advice on how to process Cypress timber for use on an outdoor deck. July 30, 2009

    Tension in a Leaning Cedar
    Advice on how to saw a cedar that is leaning over. April 18, 2009

    Dealing with Pitch Pockets
    Here's a nice handful of workable methods for preventing bleed-through of pitch from pitch pockets in softwood lumber. January 8, 2010

    Cracks in a Butcher Block
    Woodworkers consider why cracks would open in a butcher-block cutting board during orbital sanding. January 8, 2010

    Retipping Sawmill Blades
    An operator can do it in a pinch, but it's really a job for a specialist. August 31, 2005

    Rot Resistance of White Pine Versus White Spruce
    Unless it's old-growth heartwood, neither species is particularly durable in outdoor exposures. March 28, 2010

    Comparing Norway Maple to Hard Maple
    Strictly speaking, Norway Maple is its own species, not classified as either Hard Maple or Soft Maple. However, it can occasionally yield some nice wood.February 17, 2012

    Shop-Built Hand Crank Feed for a Sawmill
    A sawyer shows and describes the hand crank he added to his manually operated mill. October 14, 2006

    Salvaging Broken Bandsaw Blades
    Busted blades can sometimes be mended; otherwise, the steel may be useful for making small tools or other purposes. February 9, 2008

    Softening Veneer with Glycerin
    A little info about glycerin, available in pure form or as an ingredient in branded products for softening wood veneer. September 18, 2014

    Cleaning Up Stripped Doors
    A paint-thinner fix for glossy spots on stripped and refinished doors. January 2, 2012

    Suitability of Tulip Poplar for Timbers
    Can a large Tulip Poplar tree yield large members suitable for structural use in a timber frame? March 28, 2010

    Sawing a Cedar Log for Benches
    You can wait to saw the log as long as you keep it dry. July 30, 2007

    Outdoor Bar-Top Epoxy
    Can any bar finish stand up to outdoor weather and rough treatment? April 16, 2010

    Is There Walnut in Arkansas?
    The answer depends on who you ask. January 11, 2007

    Lumber Grader Qualifications and Reimbursement
    Notes on who can grade hardwood lumber, and how much they might charge to do it. August 29, 2006

    45-Degree Rotation Sawing
    A sawyer reports getting nice-looking, if narrow, flat-grain boards by turning the log 45 degrees before each successive cut. July 26, 2010

    Spray Room Radiant Heat and Makeup Air
    Radiant heat is nice, but a spray room still requires conditioned makeup air to balance the exhaust. January 8, 2010

    Sheltering Your Sawmill
    Ways to put your sawmill under a simple roof. December 30, 2007

    Hot-Rodding a Sawmill Motor
    You can increase the RPMs (and horsepower) of small engines with minor control adjustments, but that doesn't boost the important factor: torque. July 28, 2006

    Defining the Term "Board"
    Boards, flitches, and cants - here's how to keep 'em straight. February 26, 2005

    Investing in an RF gluer
    Is it worth it? Pros share opinions. May 10, 2005

    Chainsaw Slabber Show and Tell
    Brian Lorentzen of Logs-to-Lumber shows his new chainsaw slabber in action. October 19, 2013

    Risk of Spreading the Emerald Ash Borer
    Advice on the kind of hygeine that may help prevent the spread of emerald ash borer insects. April 27, 2007

    Sawing Hard Maple
    Advice on bandsaw blade characteristics for good performance in hard Maple. October 29, 2008

    Value of a Walnut Root Ball
    The base of a downed walnut tree could be in good condition and yield valuable wood. July 11, 2013

    Rounding Numbers when Figuring Board Feet
    The correct practice is to round up or down to the closest whole number. October 4, 2007

    Characteristics of Catalpa
    Also called "Catawba," Catalpa wood is light, strong, attractive, and easy to work. February 15, 2009

    Identifying Old Pine Planks
    The Woodweb crew checks out some photos of what is probably Southern Yellow Pine, and possibly Longleaf Pine. September 6, 2010

    Kiln venting
    Are vents needed in a condenser kiln? March 20, 2001

    Gluing white oak panels
    Because of its density, white oak lumber must be machined carefully for panel glue-up, and assembled within an hour of preparation. 1998.

    Troubleshooting a Dished Sawmill Blade
    Heat build-up at the center of a circular blade can distort its shape. July 28, 2006

    A good, cheap end sealant?
    A discussion of the pros and cons of various sealants used on ends of boards in primary lumber processing. April 22, 2000

    Uses and Value of Persimmon
    A disussion of what persimmon wood is worth, and what it's good for. December 15, 2005

    Iron Stains in Red Oak
    Slabs from a yard tree with a lot of deeply embedded nails have some bad staining. Will bleach help? April 20, 2011

    Warped Panel In Door
    01/19/2015

    Identifying Pignut Hickory
    Forum members identify Pignut Hickory by looking at photos of the leaves, stems, and bark. November 28, 2014

    Using a Shop Bandsaw to Mill Small Logs
    Woodworker considers using an 18" electric bandsaw for milling small amounts of lumber, then gives up the idea as impractical. December 15, 2005

    Constructing a Bandsaw Mill Frame
    Video show and tell of the construction of a bandsaw mill. April 2, 2015

    Tracking Hours of Sawmill Operation
    Keeping tabs on your time with a sawmill clock. May 11, 2005

    Lightweight MDF for Desks or Tables
    With MDF, weight is related to strength and durability. November 10, 2006

    Dry Rack Question
    02/04/2015

    White Cedar Durability
    White Cedar heartwood holds up well in exterior exposures, with or without stain. The sapwood, not so much. March 30, 2008

    Uses for Aspen
    There's a local market for aspen, for various purposes. August 30, 2005

    Kiln Baffle Material
    Canvas or carpet works well for directing air through the wood stack in a kiln. January 14, 2009

    Value of Salvaged Burnt Timber
    Trees killed by wildland fire still produce good lumber beneath the charred portion. January 8, 2010

    Good and Bad Woods for Pressure-Treating
    Here's a list of wood species that accept preservative treatments readily, and wood species that don't. July 11, 2013

    Shop Heat and Finishing Quality
    There are important reasons to keep your spraying area warm in winter. April 27, 2007

    Water-based lacquer for small shops
    Things small shops should consider when switching to water-based lacquers. 1998.

    Darkening Problem when Heating Ash to Kill Borers
    Dry the wood first, then heat it, says the Wood Doctor. July 29, 2011

    Troubleshooting Pin Holes in Lacquer
    Advice on adjusting application techniques to avoid the formation of pin holes in the finish. April 17, 2010

    Good Steaming Conditions for Walnut
    Getting lots of hot, wet steam is the trick — but it's not easy to achieve. October 1, 2010

    Spraying Black Gloss Lacquer on MDF
    Good priming and pore filling are important. October 13, 2008

    African Mahogany and Reaction Wood
    African Mahogany seems to be prone to stress, causing the material to twist and warp when sawn. March 13, 2007

    Iroko Wood Tearout
    This tropical hardwood (a good substitute for teak) can be tough on saw blades and moulder knives. December 1, 2005

    De-Barking Maple Burls
    Tips for improving the labor-intensive process of getting bark off a maple burl log. December 11, 2007

    Rotted siding
    Gene Wengert helps a homeowner with a question about decaying siding. 1998.

    Wood Strength Specs for Norway Spruce
    Looking for published engineering values for Norway Spruce. May 26, 2011

    Workbench end caps: Bad idea?
    Though European workbenches commonly feature caps over the ends of the worktop material, these may hinder natural movement of the wood on this side of the Atlantic.

    Machining Alder on a Moulder
    Characteristics of Alder that affect its machinability and performance. April 30, 2009

    Steam-Bending Plywood ...
    ... does not work. May 15, 2011

    Imitating Deeply Weathered Grain On Pine?
    10/14/2014

    The importance of balanced finishes
    or in this case, do unto one side of your project what you did to the other. 1998.

    Using A Wood-Fired Boiler to Heat a Kiln
    BTU output and controls are the important concerns. August 26, 2008

    Ripping Chains for a Chainsaw Mill
    Are they worth it? February 14, 2006

    Green Color in Freshly Sawn Black Walnut
    Freshly sawn Black Walnut sometimes shows a green tinge, which quickly fades. Here's more on Walnut's natural color behavior. October 14, 2008

    Monster Curly and Wavy Cherry Boards
    A sawmiller shows off some bodacious boards sawn from Cherry logs his dad got for free. April 20, 2011

    Temperature Versus Relative Humidity
    Links to curves that plot the relationship. February 26, 2005

    Epoxy for Laying Up Ipe Stair Treads
    Epoxy should hold a joint for glued-up stair treads in Ipe wood at 20% MC for an exterior exposure. November 28, 2006

    Ambrosia Maple
    Beetles carry the fungus into semi-wet wood to create food for their offspring. December 11, 2007

    Telescoping Gates for Pets and Toddlers
    Ideas for safety gates built into a kitchen cabinet. January 2, 2012

    NGR Color Shift Caused by Stain Coats
    A sealer between the dye coat and the stain coat will help keep NGR dyes from changing color on you. April 10, 2008

    Small Engine Muffler Alternatives
    Nothing wrong with making your own muffler for that sawmill motor. September 14, 2006

    Weather Changes and Finish Problems
    Ambient conditions affect finish quality, so keep an eye on humidity and dewpoint. January 27, 2007

    Solar kiln construction
    Specifications for a solar kiln. March 11, 2000

    Curly White Oak
    Sawyers show off examples of figured white oak. December 1, 2005

    Understanding the Term "Dote"
    "Dote" refers to a minor, localized form of wood decay. May 18, 2010

    Tips on Sawing Birch
    Advice on getting good lumber quality from Birch logs. January 14, 2009

    Sawmill Throwing Blades Off
    Advice for maintenance on a bandsaw that has started throwing the blade off. June 18, 2012

    Afromosia Versus Teak for Exterior Use
    A look at Afromosia as a Teak substitute. March 26, 2010

    Darkening wood with steam
    Saturated steam can be an effective way to darken some species of wood, while still green. 1998.

    Washing Logs to Extend Blade Life
    Some sawmillers pressure-wash or hose down logs before sawing. September 15, 2006

    Moisture Movement of Mixed Wood Species
    Mixing species in a single furniture piece is no problem in most situations, but could create an issue if there are drastic changes in ambient humidity. March 30, 2008

    Old Growth Douglas Fir Slabbing
    Here are some cool photos of slabs cut from a 375-year-old Douglas Fir. July 15, 2012

    A rubberwood primer
    Rubberwood's machinability and comparability to teak. January 31, 2001

    Controlling Checking in a Walnut Mantel
    A carefully located plunge cut in the hidden side of a large sawn member may restrict checking to that location. April 18, 2010

    Aromatic Cedar for Closets
    Tips on cedar closets for clothing storage. January 21, 2007

    Separating Sawdust from Chips
    The key is to not mix the two in the first place. December 11, 2006

    Freehand Sharpening for Chain-Mill Blades?
    Replacing the sharpening attachment on a chainmill is much wiser than trying to sharpen chains freehand. August 30, 2007

    Durability of Locust Varieties
    Black locust is the same as yellow locust, and it's more durable than honey locust. December 1, 2005

    Sprinkling White Pine to Prevent Bluestain
    Advice on staving off the onset of blue stain by keeping the logs wet. October 12, 2007

    Reading a Log for Ray Fleck
    If you understand what ray fleck is, you can tell which logs have it. January 14, 2009

    Sawing 8/4 and 4/4 From the Same Log
    Here's advice on how to saw a custom order for grade and dimension at the same time, without wasting wood. May 27, 2014

    Adhesive for a Laminated Mahogany Gunstock
    Epoxy is a good choice, but the choice of wood could prove troublesome. July 28, 2012

    Is There Money in Sawing for Pallets?
    Pallet wood is a low-end product, but it can still be a revenue source. December 15, 2005

    Minimum Useful Size for Walnut Logs
    Heartwood is the valuable part of a Walnut log for most buyers, so you need a decent-sized sawlog. January 2, 2012

    Chargers For Lumber Grading
    02/02/2013

    Dry Kiln Schedules for Commercial Woods - Temperate and Tropical
    Authoritative kiln schedules for 500 different domestic and foreign wood species. August 2, 2008

    Forest Fire Tree Logs
    Logs from a stand that has burned over have drawbacks, including smell and a risk of damage from standing degrade. July 15, 2012

    Characteristics of butt log lumber
    Denser, darker wood than the rest of that from the same laod may be from butt logs. 1998.

    Waiting to Saw Douglas Fir Logs
    Doug fir logs may be all right if left sitting for a year before sawing. May 14, 2006

    Uses for Hackberry Wood
    don't toss those hackberry logs. February 14, 2006

    Defining "Cedro Arana" Wood
    More information about an unfamiliar tropical wood species, Cedro Arana. September 19, 2009

    Finishing in the Fall Season
    Dealing with finishing problems during the fall season - March 17, 2000

    Ants, and getting rid of them
    How to prevent ants from invading your lumber pile. August 10, 2000

    Figured Maple Slab
    Nice photo of an impressive Maple slab sawn from a 48-inch-diameter log. April 30, 2009

    Solar Kiln Glass
    Are different types of glass more or less suitable for solar kilns? May 11, 2005

    Exterior Performance of Balau Wood
    Here's a little information on Balau, a durable Southeast Asian tropical hardwood. October 19, 2013

    Red Oak for Siding
    Red Oak has some drawbacks in exterior exposures. June 8, 2011

    Removing Bark from Live Edge Planks
    Advice on gently removing bark from a sawn plank edge. December 31, 2012

    Does Bleach Cleaning Weaken Wood?
    Not appreciably, compared to sunlight and weather effects. December 1, 2005

    Removing blue stain
    Ideas for removing and preventing blue stains in newly processed pine. August 1, 2000

    Carob Wood
    This short thread is worth a glance just for the photo of sawn Carob logs. January 25, 2010

    Australian lace wood
    Characteristics of this unusual wood. 1998.

    Accuracy of Kiln Sample Moisture Content Measurements
    Factors including temperature change can reduce the accuracy of MC readings, particularly at high moisture contents. April 30, 2006

    Insulation Value of Wood
    Wood's R-value is not trivial, but air leaks and bypasses often dominate the equation. April 11, 2008

    Sawing River Logs
    A few quick tips on handling and sawing sinker logs. March 28, 2012

    Sanding Carved Profiles
    A small sand-blaster can be used for smoothing intricate carved profiles. September 19, 2009

    FSC Certification Basics
    Quick tips about the certification process for the Forest Stewardship Council. September 6, 2010

    Low-cost kiln plans
    Information sources for constructing low-cost kilns. 1998.

    Worms in ash
    Are worm holes in just-bought ash a cause for concern? 1998.

    Storing and Displaying Large Slabs
    Vertical racks let one sawyer keep his slabs available for viewing. May 21, 2009

    Quartersawing Parallel to Pith
    Saw parallel to pith when quartering logs for quartersawn boards. March 28, 2012

    Graduate-Level Information on Woodworking
    Ideas on where to find well-researched information about woodworking. 1998.

    Chip-out in certain species
    Some woods are tougher to surface cleanly than others. August 10, 2000

    Lumber from Trees Killed by Oak Wilt
    The lumber should be fine, but check for insect damage. March 30, 2008

    Alder color
    The effects of age on the coloration of lumber cut from alder logs. August 10, 2000

    Southern Yellow Pine for Log Cabin
    Southern Yellow Pine has grain issues that make it less suitable for log building. October 19, 2013

    Sawing Palm Trees
    Palm wood is probably more trouble than it's worth. July 13, 2006

    Dryer Screen Marks on Sliced Veneer
    Causes and cures for the "net-like" visual defect that sometimes appears on veneer. May 21, 2009

    Timetable for final processing of walnut
    Stock in cants form should be processed in a timely manner. March 26, 2000

    Uses for applewood
    Applewood. Huh! (Good God, y'all) What is it gooood for? August 10, 2000

    Kiln fan settings
    Guidelines for setting thermostatically controlled fans in lumber kilns. March 3, 2000

    Huge Round Conference Table Construction
    An extended discussion of the issues involved in extreme furniture building. June 18, 2009

    Buried Metal Stories
    Forum members swap stories of finding metal in the heart of a sawlog — and even in plywood. October 17, 2012

    Base and Shelter Ideas for a Bandsaw Mill
    Descriptions, pictures, and advice about setting up a bandsaw mill. May 21, 2009

    Baseboard for Bullnose Wall Corners
    A soft-corner baseboard treatment is easy to want, not so easy to do. Here's a spirited discussion of the trim installer's options for this pesky detail. July 9, 2007

    Problem with veneer over MDF
    Veneer applied over MDF is splitting and cracking - what could be the cause? March 21, 2002

    Boosting Air Pressure at the CNC router
    A discussion of various solutions for a localized problem with occasional drops in pneumatic pressure. June 17, 2009

    Bubbles in veneer
    Why are bubbles appearing in veneer applied with PVA glue in a bag press? March 21, 2002

    Home-made house materials
    Advice on sawing out the lumber to build your own house. February 28, 2001

    Boring Machine Accuracy and Dowel Joinery
    A discussion on achieving a nice joint fit when using dowels along with cope-and-stick joinery for 1-3/4"-thick door construction. May 6, 2009

    Bandmill Blade Sharpening Schedule
    Dull blades are bad for many reasons, so it's best to sharpen routinely before any sign of difficulty. Here are estimates of how frequently blades need sharpening, and of how many spare blades to keep on hand in order to keep the mill working. October 26, 2011

    Problems with Bio-Diesel
    Switching to bio-diesel fuel for log-handling equipment is not always trouble-free, according to some. December 28, 2006

    Home-built band blade sharpener
    Plans and pictures. February 18, 2003

    Balanced Construction of Plastic Laminate Doors
    Experience shows that balancing P-lam doors can prevent the occasional case of warping. Here are thoughts on how to lay up balanced P-lam panels. February 12, 2010

    Price and Quality — Sawing Oak Boards for Dump Truck Beds
    Sawing for a utility market like truck bed liners carries its own set of economic calculations. Here's a practical business discussion that delves into the pennies and the board feet. May 23, 2007

    Persuading Glaze to Stay in the Grooves
    Advice on a tricky glazing application: MDF doors with shallow grooves don't seem to want to hold glaze. July 24, 2006

    Black Powder Log Splitting
    You can split large-diameter short logs with black powder. But is it worth the risk, or should you stick with a chain saw and wedges instead? July 13, 2006

    Beavers, Oak Trees, and Lumber
    What can a landowner do with beaver-killed Oak trees? February 29, 2012

    Pros and Cons of a Basement Workshop
    Woodworkers share experiences with home-based woodshops. March 12, 2006

    Profile Grinding Bent Wood
    The developer of an innovative method for extreme-bending hardwood explores options for profiling his bent pieces using abrasive wheels. March 12, 2014

    Butcherblock Countertop Finishing
    Simple butcher-block counters are easy to finish on site with natural finishes. February 17, 2012

    Bandmill Blade Breakage at the Weld
    A discussion of bandmill blades, welding, and what might cause blades to frequently break at the weld. August 29, 2006

    Blade Lubricant and Component and Blade Life
    Soapy water, kerosene, or what? Keeping the blades clean and reducing friction is one thing, getting longer life out of your equipment is something else. February 8, 2008

    Bandwheels and Blade Wear
    A spirited discussion on blade life in bandsaw mills, including tips on sharpening schedules. June 28, 2005

    Protective Coatings for Spray Booth Lights
    Ideas for making spray booth lights easier to clean. September 26, 2006

    Blade Considerations for an Under-Powered Bandmill
    When working with large logs on a bandsaw mill with a relatively low-power motor, fewer teeth per inch and more lubrication might be help prevent overheating. April 18, 2015

    Birdpeck in Walnut
    Woodpecker damage can be found deep inside some Walnut trees, and tends to concentrate within particular stands of trees or geographic areas. June 8, 2008

    Pine Board Sheathing for Homes
    Works fine in most cases — here's some useful advice about practicalities and codes. July 14, 2010

    Presses
    Basic info on manual and automated veneer and laminate presses. November 12, 2008

    Preventing Rust When Milling Wet Material
    A discussion of lubricants and cleaners for preventing rust on machinery. August 14, 2007

    Pros and Cons of Sawing Your Own
    A solo cabinetmaker wonders if he should mill his own lumber on the side. March 14, 2005

    Bulldozed Saw Logs
    Trees that have been pushed over may have various kinds of damage near the butt — and pulling them out of the pile can be hazardous, too. June 22, 2012

    Buying a Planer for Big Timbers
    Heavy-duty planing capability requires a whole different class of machine. March 9, 2010

    Hydraulics for a Bandsaw Mill
    An operator posts photos and explanations for the hydraulic system in his custom-built mill. July 12, 2005

    Pricing and Legalities for Portable Sawmilling
    What should you charge, and should you let the customer help? February 26, 2005

    Propane Tank Log Hauler
    Photos and descriptions of a small-log hauler built by adapting a propane-tank trailer. December 15, 2005

    Pricing Lumber in a Down Market
    A conversation about how to charge practical prices for lumber sawn from old, legacy trees. January 25, 2010

    Bending Large Pieces
    Experienced hands offer tips on bending a thick piece of cherry for a curved rail. June 12, 2005

    Power Considerations for Electric Mills
    Thoughts on powering an electric mill without affecting the neighbors' power supply or power quality. March 9, 2010

    Humidity, Moisture Content, and Lumber Storage
    Lumber moisture content equilibrates to ambient relative humidity. Here are details. December 9, 2010

    Pigment Stain Versus Dye Stain
    Basic info on the characteristics that differentiate dyes from pigments, and advice on the appropriate uses of each (separately or together). June 28, 2013

    High-Volume Cabinet Finishing Efficiency
    Finishers discuss production line set-ups, whether to assemble before or after finishing, and other aspects of cabinet finishing in a mass-production environment. October 28, 2005

    Pre-Cat Lacquer Basics
    A first-timer gets tips on the fundamentals for success with pre-catalyzed lacquer. December 15, 2005

    Bandmill Blade Roller Guide Settings
    Maintain a downward pressure, or leave a slight clearance? October 28, 2008

    Bug Control in Ash and Oak
    Details about the heat conditions required to kill insects in a load of lumber being kiln-dried. March 28, 2012

    Preventing a Dull or Flat Look with Waterborne Poly
    If you don't want a waterborne poly finish to look lifeless and drab, take a look at these tips on finish choice and application technique. July 8, 2014

    Paulownia Characteristics and Uses
    A fast-growing, light and strong semi-tropical wood, Paulownia has enough value to be worth stealing. Here's an example growing on a bathroom windowsill. September 5, 2010

    Bending Wood: Steam or Heat?
    In steam bending, is it the moisture or the heat that makes the wood bendable? The doctor explains, it's both. October 17, 2012

    Bandmill Blade Sharpening on a Budget
    Advice on setting up to sharpen and set bandmill blades, with a minimum investment of money (if not time). June 18, 2010

    Bacterial Action in Wood
    Temperature and the availability of oxygen help determine which sort of bacteria can thrive in wood, and therefore how the infected wood might smell. January 27, 2007

    Bubbles in lacquer topcoat
    What causes bubbles in lacquer topcoats? September 26, 2000

    Blade Lube for Cutting Pine
    Sawmillers suggest Pine-Sol, dishwasher detergent, or diesel fuel. November 16, 2011

    Planing a Tapered Timber
    Ideas for surfacing a 13-foot tapered redwood timber — while keeping the taper. June 12, 2006

    Pinholes: Causes and Cures
    A finisher reports pinholes in the topcoat, and learns about what may be causing them. June 28, 2005

    Powder Post Beetles in Furniture
    A woodworker sees the exit holes and decides to bake some wood. January 18, 2011

    Planning Cuts with a Swingmill
    Thoughts on making the first cut when using a swing-blade mill. July 7, 2011

    Powderpost beetles in hardwood beams
    Is there any way to get rid of powderpost beetles riddling oak beams with holes? November 7, 2001

    Pricing Walnut Logs
    Fine points of getting a fair price for walnut on the stump. August 30, 2007

    Poison Ivy Remedies
    Logs with poison ivy vines on them can really get you good. Here are some recommendations for prevention and treatment. December 12, 2008

    Protecting the Back Side from Overspray
    Ideas for supporting small workpieces so that overspray doesn't bounce back and get on the back of the piece. November 15, 2010

    Professional Brush Finishes
    Considering the finish options for a kitchen when the architect wants an old-fashioned brushed-on appearance. October 19, 2013

    Poor Man's Skidder
    Examples of log-moving rigs creatively improvised on a modest budget. March 28, 2010

    Planing Warp out of Wood Flooring Stock
    It requires hand labor, but you can use a moulder to straighten warped stock — up to a point.June 28, 2013

    Building a steamer
    Homemade steamers for bending wood in your shop. January 21, 2002

    Pitch Buildup on Drive Belts
    Is pine pitch accumulating on the drive belts of a bandsaw mill a problem? And what can you do about it?February 27, 2013

    Phytosanitary Standards for Lumber Export
    A little information about heat-treating and labeling requirements for wood pallets and lumber destined for export overseas. July 26, 2010

    Planning for a Successful Timber Harvest
    Plan carefully and balance your priorities as you decide who should harvest your saleable trees, and how. July 30, 2007

    Planing "Dimples" in Soft Lumber
    Planer blades can drive chips into the surface of a board when dust collection isn't perfect. Here's a good example with photos. May 21, 2009

    How Long Can a Log Sit Before Sawing?
    How old is too old to be worth sawing, for down logs or standing dead trees? February 4, 2011

    Panel Gluing and Clamping
    To keep staves in a panel from slipping as they set, use moderate amounts of glue and clamping pressure. May 20, 2006

    HVLP + compressor vs. HVLP + turbine
    Participants offer their preferences between compressor- and turbine-driven HVLP spray finishing systems. March 13, 2000

    Board-Foot Scales Compared
    Different log scaling systems predict different lumber output because they include different assumptions about waste. October 12, 2007

    Powderpost Beetle Infestation
    A load of lumber bought at an auction turns out to have tiny beetle holes in it. Now what? October 19, 2013

    Preventing Splitting in Spliced Veneer Seams
    A little advice on gluing success with spliced veneer seams. June 11, 2014

    Bending Hickory for a Walking Cane
    Thoughts on bending thick wood dowels into cane shapes. October 2, 2010

    Home-Made Band-Mill Blade Sharpeners
    Thoughts on blade sharpening rigs and jigs and sharpening technique. May 13, 2009

    Parenchyma Cell Rings and Wood Grain
    Info about parynchyma cell rings, a structure similar to growth rings that can affect the appearance of sawn lumber. October 1, 2009

    Board Feet of Cedar in a Cord
    Sawmillers talk rough equivalents: board feet, cords, and truckloads. December 6, 2009

    Bit Choice and Dust Control when Cutting MDF
    Tips on how to keep dust from packing into the cutlines when machining MDF on a CNC router. February 28, 2012

    Peel-and-Stick Veneer Problems
    Tips on how to prevent or fix adhesion problems with adhesive-backed peel-and-stick veneer applied to existing cabinets. September 23, 2006

    Blades for Re-Sawing
    High-quality blades will pay for themselves in lumber yield, replacement cost, and labor time. January 14, 2009

    Planing Charges for Rough-Cut Lumber
    Sawyers discuss the up-charge for planed boards, and for custom planing work. December 6, 2009

    Building with Urban Trees
    Harvesting and utilizing wood which would otherwise end up in the landfill. February 28, 2004

    Painting and Glazing One Job in Two Locations
    Advice on getting a consistent color response when finishing the doors in the shop, and the frames on site. June 18, 2010

    Primer Adhesion to Vinyl Sealer
    A finisher gets help finding the right primer that will stick to vinyl sealer for a recoat job. August 26, 2006

    Blade Wear When Sawing Reclaimed Timbers
    Crusty old barn beams wear blades out fast. Is there anything you can do about it? July 30, 2007

    Power-Pole Re-Use Potential
    Old treated utility poles may have some potential for salvage re-use, but they are trouble to deal with. April 18, 2009

    Powder-Post Beetles in Cabinetry
    Where could those pesky critters be coming from? June 5, 2007

    Books About Historic Lumbering and Sawing
    Sawmill forum members recommend some interesting reading about the history of logging and sawmill operations in various regions of North America. April 18, 2015

    Palletizing Lumber for Shipment by Truck
    Advice on preparing lumber for pickup by semi truck. April 20, 2011

    Burlwood Rocking Chair Examples
    Check out two beautiful rockers — and the "before" picture of the sawn burls they were made from. May 31, 2010

    Bowing in a Veneered MDF Panel
    Troubleshooting a piece of veneered MDF that bowed after being left in the veneer press overnight. January 12, 2015

    Blade Options for a Circle Mill
    Considerations on choosing a circular sawmill blade. April 10, 2007

    Here's Lookin' at Red Cedar
    Sawyers discuss red cedar grain oddities, oil characteristics, aroma, and such. August 31, 2005

    Preventing Termite Infestation in Pine
    Basic info about controlling termites. December 31, 2013

    Bleaching Blue Stain
    Advice on using bleach to clean lumber affected by blue stain. August 31, 2009

    Heart pine, defined
    Forum contributors define heart pine discuss differences between heartwood, sapwood and pith. August 12, 2001

    Pilings to Resist Marine Borers
    Untreated wood is vulnerable to attack when submerged in ocean water. But CCA-treated wood is still allowed for use as salt-water pilings. November 28, 2006

    Paint Stripping Problem: Stubborn Residue in Oak Grain
    When traces of the lowest layer of paint on a piece don't want to come out of the grain, what are the options? June 22, 2012

    Building Outdoor Chairs
    An example and step-by-step instructions for an Adirondack-style rocker. December 1, 2005

    Hand Cream for Woodworkers
    Woodworkers recommend remedies for winter shop-chapped hands. February 15, 2009

    Preventing lacquer overspray
    Tops on preventing overspray when applying lacquer topcoats. August 23, 2000

    How Much Sawdust Will I Make?
    Formulas and rules of thumb for estimating volume of sawdust generated in bandmill operations. September 5, 2011

    Breaking Down Big Logs
    An interesting discussion with informative videos about cutting down enormous logs to a manageable size for sawing on a bandsaw mill. April 18, 2015

    Buying Used PTP Equipment
    Reliability and service can be issues, say those who've done it. August 30, 2005

    Beech Lumber for Siding
    Exterior siding exposure may not be the best use of Beech wood. June 4, 2012

    "Boxing Out" Timbers from Logs
    Advice on the best way to saw or hew frame-building timbers from logs. June 30, 2009

    Bandmill Setup on a Slope
    A small sawmill owner shows his portable mill set up on a gentle hillside slope. October 15, 2010

    Positioning an Edger and Sawmill
    Situating your two-man sawmill setup for optimum efficiency. May 11, 2005

    Pricing Rough Cut Lumber
    and gets plenty. June 23, 2005

    Home-Built Logging Trailer Ideas
    Log trailer show and tell. April 20, 2011

    Hardwood Utilization Book Review
    "The Management, Manufacture and Marketing of California Black Oak, Pacific Madrone and Tanoak" covers the various aspects encountered by the forester, the logger, the sawmill manager, the marketing people, and the business owner - 1998

    Hitting Steel in Big Logs
    Sad stories of ruined bandsaw mill blades — what happens when you use your sawmill as a metal detector. December 15, 2005

    Heating Waterborne Finishes
    Keeping your finish warm will improve flowability and maintain consistent viscosity — but check with the manufacturer for allowable temperature ranges. February 13, 2006

    Post-Cat Material Flow Issues
    Fluid temperature and tip size can make all the difference. September 16, 2008

    Preventing Pine-Sap Buildup
    Pine sap is building up on the bed and rollers of his moulder, reports a shop owner who's milling up large batches of flooring from reclaimed pine. Others supply advice for cleanup and prevention. October 20, 2005

    Poplar Is a Hardwood, but Is It Hard?
    As a deciduous tree, Poplar is classified as a hardwood. Here's some hard info about just how hard it is (or isn't).November 15, 2011

    Building with Green Lumber
    A few thoughts on using freshly sawn lumber for construction framing. January 27, 2008

    Pith Centering in Cabin "D" Logs
    A sawyer wonders how best to avoid distortion as he produces wall logs for a cabin project. February 26, 2005

    Pretty Book Matches
    Quartering a log before sawing it sometimes provides an opportunity to create attractive book matches. Here, a sawyer posts a few examples. October 30, 2005

    Black Cherry, Choke Cherry, Pin Cherry
    What people call "cherry" is not all the same, or all equally valuable. November 18, 2006

    How Much Weight in a Truckload of Lumber?
    Information on wood weight and truck carrying capacity. July 20, 2011

    Protecting Door Backs when Glazing the Fronts
    Advice on keeping smudges off the backs of doors when glazing. October 20, 2013

    Bandmill Tolerances
    How close can you cut it? Plus or minus a sixteenth (or better) is reasonable. September 14, 2006

    Pink Stain in White Ash
    Pink fungal staining is tough to bleach out, and may be allergenic. March 9, 2010

    Bandsaw Milling Short Logs
    A vertical commercial bandsaw with a roller table works well. Here are several examples. October 8, 2005

    Bug Control: Pesticide, or a Salamander Heater?
    Warnings: Pesticides will likely not penetrate lumber and kill a particular pest, and heating wood with fuel combustion exhaust can cause discoloration. January 28, 2014

    Head Saw Alignment
    The band and carriage on a head saw may be set at an angle to allow gravity to work for you (but not too hard). November 26, 2008

    Properties of Yemeri Wood
    Yemeri is a Central American tropical hardwood that is good for utility lumber. July 18, 2008

    Black ash uses
    White ash, black ash, and their various uses. July 26, 2000

    Pricing a Yard Tree Log
    Swapping firewood for a sawlog straight up is a fair deal. April 18, 2010

    Buying Logs — Board Feet Per Ton
    Ballpark numbers for estimating how many board feet you can saw from a ton of logs. July 3, 2008

    Predicting Shrinkage in European Beech
    How to anticipate the amount of moisture-related wood movement in European Beech. April 18, 2010

    Pin and pinless moisture meters
    The pros and cons of pinless and pin-type moisture meters. March 20, 2001

    Preventing Sandpaper Clogging when Sanding Teak
    Frictional heating of the oils in Teak wood can cause them to thicken and clog up the sandpaper. October 13, 2008

    Hemlock for Board and Batten Siding
    Hemlock weathers to a nice gray, and holds up well as siding. October 14, 2008

    Preventing Overspray Lines on Large Pieces
    Quick advice on fixing or preventing overspray lines when spraying lacquer on full-size doors. October 3, 2007

    Home-Built Casket
    Description and photo of casket built using water oak. September 24, 2003

    How Hot-Melt PUR Works
    The Wood Doc explains the science behind "pre-polymer" hot-melt PUR. October 20, 2005

    Bastogne Walnut
    Beautiful crotch figure from an urban Walnut tree salvaged in California. December 6, 2011

    Plain Sawing Illustrated
    Here's a simple drawing showing how to flat-saw a log in case you want flat-grain boards for use in furniture. June 16, 2014

    Poplar Lumber How Thick
    10/16/2012

    What is value added?
    Forum participants give technical and personal definitions. April 2, 2002

    Shading and Toning Eastern White Pine
    Advice on how to achieve a consistent, uniform dark color on white pine. July 17, 2008

    But du relief arrière Découpes sur les moulures
    Les moulures sont usinées à l'arrière comme à l'avant, pour plusieurs raisons importantes. 23 août 2006

    Per-Hour Shop Costs -- and Small Business Overview
    Understanding loaded per-hour shop costs and what goes into a business plan. March 12, 2003

    Outsourcing Pros and Cons
    Outsourcing door production is a no-brainer — except when it's not. This discussion looks at door production from both sides. July 5, 2011

    Plywood Thickness for Cabinet Construction
    What starts out as a question about 1/4" versus 1/2" plywood for cabinet backs, turns into a long discussion of what plywood cabinetmakers prefer for building carcases, and why. January 20, 2007

    Case construction methods
    Discussion of the strongest, most efficient methods of joinery. July 29, 2003

    Tooling Up for a High-School Wood-Shop Program
    Cabinetmakers advise a high school shop teacher on how to equip a new shop class program. July 11, 2007

    - Spraying Dye Stains Smoothly
    Achieving an even, streak-free finish. June 4, 2004

    Fish-Eye Problems in a Table Refinishing Job
    Here's a detailed and comprehensive thread about the causes of fisheye and the options for fixing it, from simple to advanced.June 18, 2013

    Spraying ICA stains
    Looking for better results with spray/no-wipe stains. November 18, 2002

    The Trouble with High-End Appliances
    Beefs, anecdotes, and general observations about installing expensive, fancy kitchen appliances. January 9, 2006

    Veneering with contact cement
    Is this kosher? October 30, 2002

    Log-Hauling Equipment Choices
    Sawmill operators talk about the rigs they use to move logs from off site. October 3, 2007

    Tuning Up a Bandsaw
    Bandsaws for resawing lumber need some careful attention to get and stay in tune. July 3, 2008

    Felling trees correctly
    Suggested techniques for safe chainsawing. December 17, 2002

    Matching the Spray-Gun to the Finish
    A discussion of pressure-pot, airless, and air-assisted gun choices, focusing on which rig is best for applying which type of formula. July 17, 2008

    Mélange de borate pour lutter contre les scolytes
    Ce qui commence comme une question sur le contreplaqué de 1/4" ou de 1/2" pour les dos d'armoires se transforme en une longue discussion sur le contreplaqué que les ébénistes préfèrent pour la construction des carcasses, et pourquoi. 20 janvier 2007

    Price Vs. Time Quartering white Oak
    October 30, 2005

    Lumber Insurance
    Can a sawyer be held liable for the structural integrity of his wood? February 28, 2004

    Waterborne lacquers
    How quality measures up against other finishes. December 26, 2002

    Tales of Lightning Strikes on Trees
    Woodweb members tell their stories of lightning strikes. February 15, 2015

    De-Nailing Salvaged Antique Floor Joists
    There's no magic bullet for pulling hard old cut nails from antique hardwood floor joists — but there are lots of techniques. February 14, 2010

    Maximizing Lumber from a Log
    Can quartersawing produce as much usable lumber as one company claims? January 29, 2004

    Antiquing Tips, Techniques, and Tools
    Finishers reveal the trade secrets of furniture abuse. August 17, 2009

    Finish Stripping Basics
    Tips on stripping finishes without damaging the cabinet or furniture piece. March 3, 2010

    Lumber Choices for Fence Posts and Rails
    A discussion comparing various wood species with pressure treated lumber for use in building fences. March 28, 2012

    Toxicity of Black Locust
    The leaves, bark and wood of Black Locust are poisonous to both people and livestock. March 31, 2008

    Troubleshooting Blade Breakage on a Bandmill
    Here's a good discussion of the various factors that could cause bandsaw mill blades to break prematurely. June 4, 2012

    Dealing with Snow at the Sawmill
    Sawmill operators describe how they cope with heavy snowfalls in the yard and in the woods. September 5, 2011

    Figuring Sawing Prices
    Sawmill operators share views on how to charge for their product or service. December 12, 2008

    Hand-Powered Saws for Milling Logs
    A discussion of pit saws and an idea for adapting a bandmill blade for a hand-powered frame saw. May 11, 2005

    Saw Blade Hot Spots and Dishing
    What's the right thing to do when a circular sawmill blade heats up in one spot and dishes out of shape? April 20, 2011

    Valuing Unusual Boards
    Arriving at a price for a one-of-a-kind large piece of wood is a very subjective process. December 6, 2009

    Best Dimension for Sawing Poplar
    A sawmill operator with a load of Poplar logs to saw wonders what size boards would prove most popular. September 27, 2008

    Fine Points of Bandmill Blade Tension
    Blade characteristics, including steel type, gauge, and width, are factors in determining the best tension to apply to the blade in service. January 18, 2011

    Coping with an Anti-Silicone Snafu
    How to clean up and start over when anti-silicone additives make an orange-peel problem worse. June 28, 2006

    Peel and Stick Edgebanding
    Occasional users discuss the pros and cons of peel-and-stick edgebanding. June 23, 2014

    Troubleshooting Wavy Lumber
    A load of custom-sawn lumber has high and low spots. Pros weigh in on the likely causes. August 22, 2005

    RPM calculation
    Determining RPM of given size pulley. May 17, 2003

    Blade Life when Sawing Old Utility Poles
    A discussion of why treated power poles are death to bandmill blades. April 27, 2007

    De-Nailing Antique Pine
    Advice on finding and removing the nails from reclaimed lumber before milling into flooring. April 27, 2007

    Saw Blade Guide Pressure
    Depending on the saw model, blade guides may not touch the blade, or may apply a constant light pressure to it. October 1, 2010

    Twisting cabinet doors
    Only changes in moisture content cause wood to change in size or shape. 1998.

    Forklift Loading Tip
    How to load long stacks of boards into a narrow truck from the back, using a forklift. July 30, 2007

    Comment limiter les fissures lors du séchage des disques de bois
    Discussion des principes et des techniques de séchage des tranches de bois coupées en travers avec une fissuration limitée. 16 juillet 2009

    Conseils de séchage et de sciage pour les crosses d'armes à feu
    Conseils pour sécher et scier le noyer destiné à la fabrication de crosses d'armes à feu. 21 août 2006

    Conference Table Disaster
    One of life's hard lessons: Moisture-related wood movement has caused severe bowing in an unbalanced conference table. August 21, 2006

    Baby Steps toward More Efficient Sanding
    A small shop owner considers stepping up to a drum sander or stroke sander, or just investing in more compressor capacity and some pneumatic hand sanders. October 27, 2011

    Pre-Cat Lacquer Seal Coat Sanding
    Pre-cat lacquer works well as its own sanding sealer, but it takes some experience to learn to avoid bubbling in the coat over certain types of wood. July 18, 2008

    Drawer Construction
    Choosing an efficient method over farming out the work. June 4, 2004

    Cutting dadoes in sawn logs
    Tools and techniques to get the job done. October 20, 2003

    Clamping and Fastening Mitered Cabinet Corners
    Advice on tape, clamping jigs, and the like for holding mitered corners in place for careful, accurate fastening. July 13, 2010

    Attaching a Face Frame to a Plywood Built-In On Site
    Tips and tricks for fastening face frames to built-ins without leaving nail holes. September 8, 2008

    Troubleshooting Small Bumps in Finish
    Here's a long list of suggestions for what might be causing small bumps to appear in a finish coat. April 18, 2015

    Baltic Birch Plywood Dovetail Tearout Problems
    Dry veneers on plywood are brittle and tear out easily. These tips may improve your results, though. February 20, 2008

    Miter Cuts for Very Thick Solid Wood
    In the small shop, crafting furniture from heavy stock can be a challenge. Here are suggestions. July 29, 2012

    Glueing Jatoba
    Dense, cross-grained and tight-pored, Jatoba wood must be well machined in order to achieve a strong glue joint. January 26, 2008

    Efficient Allocation Of Shop Space
    02/26/2015

    Polyester finishing techniques
    Achieving the perfect, better-than-piano finish with pariffinated polyester. May 9, 2001

    Are Solid Wood Dovetailed Drawers Worth It?
    Cabinetmakers discuss the cost and value of various drawer materials and construction methods. February 28, 2012

    Choosing an HVLP System
    Selecting the proper size and quality system for your shop. October 21, 2004

    Knife Grinding and Woodworking Manual 5 -- Excerpts Part 5
    One in a series of excerpts from the grinding manual of Charles G.G. Schmidt & Company. 1998.

    Door Sanding Quality Issues
    Here's advice on setting quality standards for cabinet door final sanding, and meeting the goals in a competitive market. April 2, 2013

    Quartering a huge oak
    Methods for quartering a log too large to fit on the mill. May 9, 2001

    DIY grading
    The legal ins and outs of grading your own milled lumber. January 28, 2002

    Bleaching, Pickling and Antiquing -- Hardwood Flooring and Millwork
    Customized hardwood finishes offer new decorative dimension. December 3, 2001

    Installing Hardwood Floors -- Over Concrete Slabs
    Considerations and procedures for this type of installation. November 7, 2001

    Hardwoods in the Bath
    Finishing Tips When Installing Hardwoods in Wet, Humid Environments October 22, 2001

    Delamination of Bending Plywood
    Construction methods don't appear to be the problem in this example. More likely is a manufacturing quality issue. February 13, 2013

    Waterborne vs. solvent based
    Advantages and disadvantages of water-based finishes

    Standing dry cedar: Lumber-worthy?
    Are standing, dead cedar trees a good source for decking boards? July 11, 2000

    Variations on linseed oil
    How can linseed oil be altered? Let us count the ways... August 23, 2000

    Steaming beech and why not
    The Wood Doctor cautions against steaming beach for extended periods. 1998.

    Small kiln construction and systems
    Advice on where to find information on small kiln construction and operating systems.

    Drilling a Hole the Length of a Log
    People have actually succeeded at drilling holes in logs the long way. Here, they explain how to do it. December 27, 2006

    Cherry Lumber Defects
    08/17/2015

    Utilisation de l'OSB pour les autocollants
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    Re: Drying wood prior to using kilns?
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    Re: drawer clothes drying rack
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    Re: drawer clothes drying rack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/8) -- This is a perfect job for a cnc router. Have them route straight thru the box front and b ...

    Re: drawer clothes drying rack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (12/8) -- if the tubes were round I could just drill sockets or holes....problem solved. They want ...

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    Re: Finishing Both Sides - Hoadley vs. Flexner
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/8) -- It's very easy to convince yourself Bob is huffing something here. The concept he seems to mis ...

    Re: Finishing Both Sides - Hoadley vs. Flexner
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/8) -- Sorry, though it was obvious from the first sentence ("Bob is huffing something"), i ...

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    Re: drawer clothes drying rack
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    Re: drawer clothes drying rack
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/4) -- The classes will be at the Wood Manufacturing Lab at North Central Tech College in Ant ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/4) -- Doors finished both sides with same finish and are you sure the same amount of ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/4) -- You have the right idea, but the shell cannot be too thick, as we really want the surf ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (6/4) -- Virtually all of our ripping is done on a SL ripsaw at 99'/min. So unless the blade is ter ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Solid Wood Machining Forum (6/4) -- Wood degrades when it dries, some species worse than others. The degrade (checking, ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/4/25) -- In the last few days I experimented with a. 1.3, 1.5, and 1.8 mm nozzles b. tack off with a ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/4) -- Gentlemen , I am seeking council. I have a 16/4” Black walnut slab (44”x9’) that has b ...

    Re: Drying 16/4 Walnut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/4) -- I don't know for sure, all the seller could tell me was it was Black Walnut. The slabs ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (3/4) -- We went to water borne adhesive about 20 years ago to avoid exposing employees to the health r ...

    Re: Finishes
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/4) -- I hope the mention of Minwax stain does not influence the original post. It is about the worst ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/3) -- Generally thats a strong no. Most stains at the very least contain linseed oil, and even the ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/3) -- If you are going to do this, you can put a big dent in your operating costs by orient ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (9/3) -- The answer is, no, but I'll at least guess: Bora care is formulated for stick-built hou ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/3/23) -- Not sharing real volumes you are trying to achieve will limit the quality of your answe ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/3) -- This Basic class will be August 11 through noon August 14. We have a DH kiln that will ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/3) -- as of now I was using waterbased grain fillers but they always seemed to fill the grain poorly ...

    Re: Drying 5/4 quarter sawed white oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/3) -- Do you have a cell phone with a weather app? Check the humidity about noon. In GA over ...

    Re: Drying 5/4 quarter sawed white oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/3) -- Would it be a better idea to do a core and shell test, find the mc of the shell, and t ...

    Re: Minwax Espresso penetrating stain
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/3) -- Yup, at least 3-4 days of drying in good temps. Better to do a week. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Veneer Forum (1/3) -- I have had the same issue but the checking shows within 24 hrs of the finish drying. It's not nor ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/2) -- thanks leo so if I understand correctly your are describing something like lacquer scuff sand ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/2) -- what kind of stain? i use mineral spirits based stain and always allow over night drying. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/2) -- Thanks for all the suggestions guys. Yes, I am pretty new to finishing, probably my 4th piece, ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/2/22) -- I would think full sheets would come at a massive premium. They are not easily stackable on ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/2) -- Plenty of info in the knowledge base, it's a bit more complicated. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (8/2) -- not sure where you are located, but realistically you will not be able to cut the osage, g ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/2) -- Do you know if there will be another one for this month? Would love to join. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/2) -- the statement above does prove a bit wordy...… flame control does indeed sell a topcoat for th ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/2) -- Buy your stains from an industrial supplier and not from a big box store. I agree, too short o ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (6/2) -- Are you properly drying your lumber? Or are you finishing and installing wet wood? ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/2/23) -- I have three CA techs and two Kremlin 15-1. We have been working on going to all waterbourn ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/2) -- Looks like air bubbles from the course grain. I'd suggest thinner coats of finish. Do they mak ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/2) -- It's also possible that this end of the lumber used was close to the end of the board you ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/2) -- rich - the wax rises to the surface when you spray the finish. The solvents in the finish diss ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/2/23) -- We are currently spraying Turino on a project that is from the clear base dull finish. The ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/2) -- We have sprayed Magnamax for at least 10 years , great product and looks beautiful, recently s ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (1/2) -- Agreed with the above. Also, if it's a hardwood table top itself that's moving/cracking, you w ...

    Re: wood quality
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/2) -- I see the decline largely from the use of more fast growth big ring material. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Value Added Wood Processing Forum (1/2) -- I've been working with some 35 year old Chardonnay trunks. Most are 3" ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/1) -- My Schedule goes like this -Dye (bare wood) -Washcoat (3% vinyl) -Pigment stain -vinyl TONER? ...

    Re: Question about differential expansion of lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (11/1) -- I forgot to add that except for a couple of layers of wood cells right under the bark, th ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/1) -- It is really hard to spray something like a cabinet door vertical. They swing, you have to me ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/1) -- As has been mentioned on this msg board in the past, nail/screw boards. Drive four sharp poin ...

    Making Lacquer Look Like Polyurethane
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/1) -- I'm spraying some knotty cypress tables that won't be exposed regularly to food or water. The ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/1) -- I have a Nyle L 200 in a 22 ft cold plate body with a trifold rear door and a track s ...

    Re: Tite bond
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Adhesives Forum (9/1) -- Hey Scott. Does it look normal? A common problem with water based items is they separate. You ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/1/25) -- We spray a lot of SW Proclassic waterborne trim paint on shutters and blinds. Usually semi- ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (8/1) -- rich c has the best solutions so far. Big bolts and cranking down show less of an understandin ...

    Re: Tack coat?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/1) -- Hi Leo I'm also shooting onto a vertical surface. That's why I was wondering about employing a ...

    Re: pinholes again
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/1) -- 3rd edit: I was looking at an older project and noticed : They almost Always seem to appear on ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/1) -- I have a trailer load of lumber with 1 inch spacers (1 inch pine boards)that I am plan ...

    Re: Panel movement?????
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (7/1) -- Some years back I made an approx. 2' x 3' x 1 1/2" thick hanging sign out ...

    Re: Flattening walnut slabs while minimizing thickness reduction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Furniture Making Forum (7/1) -- There is no way to pre-load, wet, or over bend in order to change the set of the boards ...

    Re: spray booth
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/1) -- Hi Ryan, The answer is no. The only thing we ordered for our self-made booth was the fan with ...

    Re: Any idea what could cause this 3 years later?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (3/1) -- Fill it and touch it up. It might be stable by now. If not use a more flexible finish for ...

    Re: Dipping an oil / varnish blend
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/1) -- They don't say anything about tung oil on the spec sheet. It is over 40% solvent though. It al ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/1) -- That looks nice Kevin. You're right on big projects it gets a little crazy with it drying out ...

    Re: Water Based Finishes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/1) -- Although target & general are both....ok to fine WB finish ( i use quite frequently Target ...

    Re: Stability of Beech for interior passage doors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (2/1) -- American and Euro Beech shrink and swell the same. The main difference between ...

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    Re: temperature dropping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (1/1) -- Try this first. In addition to using the Warming Wrap, you could keep what you are spraying ou ...

    Re: wood quality
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/1) -- Response to Leo G's comments: There is no grade in the 110 year old NHLA gradi ...

    Re: wood quality
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/1) -- Remember the basic concept that wood does not change its size or shape unless ...

    Re: wood quality
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Architectural Woodworking Forum (1/1) -- One factor other than more people, less trees that plays a role is the export ...

    Altendorf WA80
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/31/21) -- Altendorf wa80 wont start, display blinking , all fuses are good, nothing wrong, ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/31) -- has anyone seen this before core rotted to dust but not the branches ...

    Re: twin blade sawmill idea
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/31) -- In my response, I assumed that "twin blade" meant two identical blades run ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/31) -- I am learning and would like advice on when to use the log dogs. Clearly when the lo ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/31) -- so if a person would use the knottier pieces for a pallet operation then have clears ...

    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/31) -- I like Dave's idea of visit the Hearne Hardwoods, and maybe even take that log you m ...

    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/31) -- Your logs keep getting bigger! Visit the Hearne Hardwoods web site http://www.hearne ...

    Re: Help identifying a tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/31) -- Agree with Gene. Definitely a hickory by the shape of leaves and the nuts. I have sa ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/31) -- When the hot air from a heater goes into the kiln without the use of a plenum that i ...

    Re: wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/31) -- UPDATE.... I found the pics....Did I mention MELT DOWN!!!! Top pic mini kiln.... 2nd ...

    Re: wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/31) -- Best idea I've read about was using an element from a home oven, mounted to a thick ...

    Re: Carpenter bees & dried hardwood storage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/31) -- Around here at least the carpenter bees don't touch hardwood at least that I've seen. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/31) -- When the fans are off, the hot air is not pushed into the load of lumber, so the wood ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/31) -- I would only go to the trouble if you have a black walnut stump. I'd saw it in its ve ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/31) -- I've attached another version of the photo ... my impression is that the defects run ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/31) -- interesting ... I reviewed what little I could find on Flag worm - a Forest Service & ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/31) -- Are you referring to this one spot? Are there any others? If so, are any in quartersa ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/31) -- This latest picture makes me think that this is a flagworm infestation. ...

    Re: RE: Sawmill pillow block bearing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/31) -- You may also have a bearing that is not specked for your application. You may need a ...

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    Re: Upcut saw leaving rough ends when cutting pine.
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    Re: ceiling boards swelling before timber frame is dried in
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/31) -- 15%MC is possible but unlikely. If they were stored outside protected from the rain, ...

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    Re: RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
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    Re: CNC Carving A Trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/31) -- With so many tornadoes, coupled with the excess rainfall, across the middle of the US ...

    Re: CNC Carving A Trunk
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/31) -- We have had a change in weather here in Australia and the other small boards I have c ...

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    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/31) -- What? ...

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    Re: lodgepole pine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/31) -- Try the link below. ...

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    Finish room setup
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (3/31) -- Looking for tips suggestions for setting up a dedicated finish room. Current shop space is 30 ...

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    Re: Moisture reabsorbtion
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    Re: Video demonstration on how I load logs onto the mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/31) -- Rod, why not just roll the logs down the hill onto the mill? Seriously, with your loc ...

    Re: Video demonstration on how I load logs onto the mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/31) -- Dave,I thought about using your idea on the toe boards,but I ended up using what I ha ...

    Re: Thickness standard for 5/4?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/31) -- Dave, I see what you are saying,you sawed 1.25 board feet,and he is calling it 1 boar ...

    Re: Thickness standard for 5/4?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/31) -- He's wrong, when you go to a lumber store to get a 1'' board,it isn't 1'',it's 3/4''. ...

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    Re: Should Wood Crosscuts from Stumps Be Sealed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31/22) -- Post where you like, you will still hear this is a bad idea. Wood shrinks as it dr ...

    Re: Anchorseal Effectiveness in Cold Weather
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31/22) -- No. Its wax based. In warm weather it barely penetrates deeply so even if you keep ...

    RE: 300+ Year Old Oak Tree
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    Re: Anchorseal Effectiveness in Cold Weather
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31/22) -- You should call UC Coatings and talk to them. They have a glycol formula and anoth ...

    Anchorseal Effectiveness in Cold Weather
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31/22) -- Will Anchorseal work as required in temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit to se ...

    Re: RE: 300+ Year Old Oak Tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31/22) -- You are asking about purchasing a saw mill to cut 1 tree? ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31) -- Kevin, My name is Alain Patenaude, I am a sales representative at GreenChem Industrie ...

    Re: Holzher 1265 Panel saw
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    Re: Holzher 1265 Panel saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31) -- Where on the head is the adjustment at? ...

    RE: Debarkers
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    Re: phase inverters pros and cons
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/31) -- I looked that one up "eBay mostly... quick search shows item 221668300083 is a u ...

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    Re: barn wood i.d.
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    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/30) -- It would help to have a little more information. What size root balls? Just a few, o ...

    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/30) -- I (or my team - a fab guy, a mechanical engineer/draftsman and me, the crazy guy wan ...

    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/30) -- If you are routinely cutting slabs that size, you may want to consider a swing blade ...

    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/30) -- Dave, Thanks for your input. The business foundation is to process root balls, large ...

    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/30) -- Are YOU actually building or you having it built???? I would like to see pics. Hud-s ...

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    Re: auto engine to stationary
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/30) -- sorry for the delay in responding. thank-you all for the input. At my shop I don't h ...

    Re: auto engine to stationary
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/30) -- Why don't you just put an electric motor on the sawmill. Why the generator? Bob ...

    Re: Separating Lumber to sell
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/30) -- My suggestion is to determine how many board feet is the the best wood. Next step is ...

    Re: Separating Lumber to sell
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/30) -- Thanks for the reply. I was thinking of selling a set number of boards for x dollars ...

    Re: Separating Lumber to sell
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/30) -- When all the lumber is in one lot without sorting, it is called "mill run." ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/30) -- I know, I know, I let the cold weather get me and my Mill lube system froze before I ...

    Re: help with identifying old wood in mantle
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- Basswood or poplar. ...

    Re: wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- Additionally if you really wanted to get fancy you could duct some return air from t ...

    Re: wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- Thanks Mark B.... thinking outside the box lol. yeah, i think a fired forced air hea ...

    Re: wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- Just use any heater that will deliver the btu/wattage input you need and locate the ...

    Re: wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B011296704/ref ox_sc_sfl_title_3?ie UTF8&p s ...

    Re: wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- Not knowing size of kiln, Check out the units in the counter top baking ovens. ...

    Re: Bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- Although the air was 140 F for a brief time, it is likely that the wood was below 13 ...

    Re: Bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- From most of the reading I've done on solar kilns the temp will get to the heat you ...

    Re: Bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- I build a plenum in the kiln (it's a small kiln, only about a 150 qft) with a pretty ...

    Re: Bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- I was thinking that 133 degrees was the temp you needed and it did have to hold over ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/30) -- Assar, If your blade is level and sharp, watch the RPMs closely to see if they vary ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- Just looked up old house borer. I think I have a few of those, but mostly I have much ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- We do have a beetle that makes small holes, 1/16”, often with a dark region inside th ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- I wouldn't pay more than a buck a bf for the lot. The time alone of emptying the buil ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- I'm not sure why your calling this "Old Growth" because it doesn't appear t ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- Thanks again for putting a value on the wood and offering some direction! I was only ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- The thick lumber is worth more than the 4/4 per bd ft IF you can find someone who nee ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- WOODWEB offers a spot to advertise all types of lumber and lumber products for sale - ...

    Re: Carpenter bees & dried hardwood storage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- I'd worry more about powder post beetle. ...

    Re: determining wood species?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/30) -- My question is, "Does the species really matter?" You will be selling it as ...

    Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/30) -- I've been sawing white ash for the last couple years, and have noticed at times what ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/30) -- When I first saw this defect, it looked like metal to me as well, but it isn't - and ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/30) -- Carl, I'm not seeing what you stated when you said. "These defects run the lengt ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/30) -- Is it possible that the forest had a non critical level of Emerald Ash Borer infestat ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/30) -- Looks like metal to me. Barbados wire fence perhaps and the silver your picking out i ...

    Re: Ash defect - what causes this defect?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/30) -- Autotext I didnt catch, barbados barbed ...

    Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/30) -- Very glad to hear you say that Dave. He has more than a few huge-mongus cedars that w ...

    Re: Drying time
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/30/24) -- Quick dry time for me. Not noticed anything personally. Maybe an off batch? ...

    Re: Drying time
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/30/24) -- Quick dry time for me. Not noticed anything personally. Maybe an off batch? ...

    Re: heat treating
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/30) -- Spraying Timbor can, if enough chemical is concentrated at the surface, provide a bar ...

    Re: worms in pine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/30) -- Look at the first picture and you will see one of your "termites" It is abo ...

    Re: worms in pine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/30) -- Termites. ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/30) -- Just got back a box of blades from Woodmizer resharp program in NY.First two blades j ...

    Re: Storing wood rounds/slices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/30) -- Store them outside in the sun, that way they will crack faster, saving on time and em ...

    Re: Storing wood rounds/slices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/30) -- unfort. the plan is not to burn them:) But make tables, w/ a log underneath as a stan ...

    Re: Upcut saw leaving rough ends when cutting pine.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/30/24) -- Did you check the blade's squareness to the fence and how perpendicular it is to t ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/30) -- As far as the best chainsaw to use I'm a Stihl man myself. I live in the Pacific Nort ...

    ceiling boards swelling before timber frame is dried in
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/30) -- I have 2x10 ceiling boards over purlins spaced about 3 feet apart. I was a little wor ...

    Re: ceiling boards swelling before timber frame is dried in
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/30) -- Why did you put up the ceiling boards so soon? The interior is open to the outside? P ...

    Re: CNC Carving A Trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/30) -- I would vote for standing deadwood. Find a tree that died a few years ago, standing i ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/30) -- Thanks for sharing the video it looks interesting watching chainsaw getting sharpened ...

    Re: Degradation of wood when frozen
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/30) -- Unless the wood is over 28% MC, the water in the wood does not and cannot freeze. The ...

    Re: Rough Sawn
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/30) -- I had a customer years ago who made barnboard paneling from new pine boards. He used ...

    Re: Rough Sawn
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/30) -- 3M makes a product called brushalon that can be used to abrade a surface. ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/30) -- Hi ,Mark,the blade profile I grind with an angle grinder every now and then. So far I ...

    Resaw blade riding on metal-to-metal contact
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/30/22) -- I would like to find out which blade line from Lenox could have a metal-to-metal c ...

    Re: Very small batch to dry (two boards)
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/30) -- I dry small batches of wood for turning. Often no bigger than 2x2x12" for Christ ...

    Re: Very small batch to dry (two boards)
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/30) -- In all seriousness, how well would an old car, station wagon or van do as a makeshift ...

    Re: Reclaimed barn flooring HELP!
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/30) -- Sounds like a well constructed floor that should be rehabilitated rather than dismant ...

    Re: Moisture reabsorbtion
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/30) -- It depends on the grain of the piece, so we cannot say how many will be affected. It ...

    Moisture reabsorbtion
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/30) -- I have some lengths of European Oak at a MC of 9% and want to increase it to EMC ~18% ...

    Re: Moisture reabsorbtion
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/30) -- Very curious why you want to increase the moisture content. Can't imagine a case wher ...

    Re: Staining on white oak lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30/23) -- Reject the boards back to the supplier. It often happens because the stickers are ...

    Re: phase inverters pros and cons
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- The easiest way to do it is with a VFD... it can take single phase 220vac input and p ...

    Re: phase inverters pros and cons
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- eBay mostly... quick search shows item 221668300083 is a used Toshiba, good brand... ...

    Re: phase inverters pros and cons
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- If you are trying to run a 3-phase machine from a single phase power source you are l ...

    Re: phase inverters pros and cons
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- I'd be surprised that you could get a VFD for that saw for less than $200. I guess we ...

    phase inverters pros and cons
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- I am looking at a 16 inch radial arm saw that is 3 phase I need an inverter don't kno ...

    Re: what's the best wood near ocean
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- Ipe is the new "deck king" from Atlantic City Boardwalk to Long Beach CA. P ...

    Re: curve gang sawing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- 5' inside the gang box and a tail line bar on the infeed all temposonic positioners, ...

    Re: what's the best wood near ocean
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/30) -- driftwood LOL ...

    Re: twin blade sawmill idea
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- here is a video of a twin blade saw mill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v 7PCPo2vXikg ...

    Re: twin blade sawmill idea
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- To get around this, some mills hold the log by the ends, called "end dogging.&q ...

    Re: twin blade sawmill idea
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- Wouldn't the weight of the log above the blade create so much force that the blade w ...

    Re: Need to kill some bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- There are complicated ways to make sure the wood gets to 56c all the way through for ...

    what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- Hi all, I am in the planning process of building a mill to process root balls. Takin ...

    Re: Using tobacco kiln to dry lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- Del, the smell of tobacco leaves is nothing like the smell of smoke. Analogy could b ...

    Re: Using tobacco kiln to dry lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- What species and thickness? What moisture content now? What temperature and RH is in ...

    Re: picnic table I built from my sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/29) -- The seats should not overhang the legs.This my 60th year building picnic tables. ...

    Re: Wood type Identification
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/29/23) -- Hackberry has this type of grain pattern. ...

    Re: auto engine to stationary
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/29) -- That's a lot of engine for a generator to just power a bandsaw! Shouldn't you just u ...

    Re: auto engine to stationary
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/29) -- check out a company like summit racing. They carry all the parts you would need and ...

    Re: Separating Lumber to sell
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/29) -- Well you could get a book on hardwood grading and learn to separate them by grade. O ...

    wood kiln electric heater
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/29) -- Hi I've built a wood kiln and read other threads on this topic. Specifically I need ...

    Bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/29) -- So I thought that the wildlife in wood would die off at 130 degrees in the kiln. Tod ...

    Re: Bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/29) -- I thought you had to hold 135 degrees, at the core of the board, for 24 hours to ste ...

    Re: Swing Blade Tension
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/29) -- FWIW I also run a Lucas but the basic principles should apply to the Peterson. Same ...

    Re: air circulation in kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/29) -- Run the fan when it is sunny or partly sunny and the outside is above freezing. This ...

    sharpening blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/29) -- A friend of mine use to sharpen his bandsaw blades with a stone in a dremel tool that ...

    Re: bandsaw bed guides
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/29) -- Can't find seamless square tubing anywhere,not any that will slide into another one s ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- There is only one insect that gets into dry pine and that is the old house borer and ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- I have lots of infected wood but will try to keep it separate. I have an old sawmill ...

    Re: Best Chainsaw for cutting large diameter logs lengthwise
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- Ken, I'm not going to pretend to know the answer to your question. What I will do is ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- Chances are that the cherry is "mill run" meaning everything that was sawn ...

    Carpenter bees & dried hardwood storage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- 1st. day with my woodweb account and not sure where this question best fits so here i ...

    Re: Carpenter bees & dried hardwood storage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- I don't think you need to worry about your stacked lumber. They like to come in from ...

    Newbie with a saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- I happened to come across this site and got stuck reading for hours :) I recently acq ...

    Re: RE: Root Ball
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/29) -- I would use someone else's tools - the dirt and rocks will wreck machinery. Have you ...

    Re: sawmill clutch
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/29/24) -- If I understand your situation correctly, you are looking to use an idler to engag ...

    Re: Teeth set always one direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/29/23) -- That Woodland has side guides on the blade? Most band saw mills are adjusted so th ...

    Re: Teeth set always one direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/29/23) -- It sounds as your tracking over your bandwheels is incorrect and knocking the set ...

    Re: How to dry hemlock to keep bark on
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/29) -- Thank you, Rich. Unfortunately, the wood was cut last week. I should have looked for ...

    Re: Fabricating a Holzma Throat Plate
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/29) -- You would need to use Wilsonart Phenolic Panels to fabricate a throat plate. ...

    Re: Solar kiln : Leave Circulation fans on after sunset
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/29) -- Thanks, Infact, we have had cloudy and now even rainy wether since my first post.... ...

    Re: LUMBER GRADES
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/29/24) -- You could buy veneer logs and slice them into lumber, this would be an expensive e ...

    Re: Hemlock board cupped at one end
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/29/23) -- Update, the hemlock 1 3/8” boards are now flat. Will be using my 18” sander to com ...

    Re: Hemlock board cupped at one end
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/29/23) -- Rich C. for being so critical about every post on this forum, please read and unde ...

    Re: Another spray painting question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (6/29) -- Maplehead Sorry but in your other post you mentioned that you are using a minigun from Iwata ...

    Re: That Beech I cut up is now being made into this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/29) -- I used linseed oil to bring out the grain and color. I then used sand and seal and th ...

    Upcut saw leaving rough ends when cutting pine.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/29/24) -- We are trying to figure out if there are any solutions to get the upcut saw to cut ...

    Re: Select and Better Hardwood Lumber Podcast
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/29/22) -- Cool ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/29) -- The heartwood is soft due to decay. The sapwood appears hard because it is dry. Furth ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/29) -- Did I miss something Gene....Basswood ??? or did you mean butternut which is consider ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/29) -- Indeed, I did mean butternut. It is true for basswood too. ...

    Re: Another Powderpost beetle problem
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/29) -- I just had a lift of material fumigated for PPB. I had the convenience of driving a t ...

    Re: Gang Saw advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/29/25) -- I suggest you call Mareen Johnson, manufacturer of Gang Rip saws in US. Their tech ...

    Re: Plants to plant to discourage insects
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/29) -- There are probably plants that can discourage insects, but I'm not an expert there, s ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/29) -- Interesting. I just grind the entire profile everytime with a light enough grind so i ...

    Sticks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/29) -- I need someone to give me a hand. We just made some 22mm square sticks out of some pa ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/29) -- How many re sharpens are you getting only grinding the tooth face? I had a sharpener ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/29) -- Using a very similiar grinder (made same way, but angle is adjustable).... have sharp ...

    Re: picnic table I built from my sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/29) -- Based on your title, I was expecting an orange picnic table. ...

    Re: Very small batch to dry (two boards)
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/29) -- For that size, I'd buy a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda! LOL Or, I'd build a little insulate ...

    Dry 3 Inch Red Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/29) -- I am having a huge red oak milled into 3 inch live sawn slabs. Lumber will be used fo ...

    Re: Dry 3 Inch Red Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/29) -- I'd be looking for a good vacuum kiln guy with those. Go directly from the log to the ...

    Looking for Nyle L500
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/29) -- I'm looking for a used Nyle L500 unit, no chamber needed. Contact me via email, or 50 ...

    End checking in mahogany panels
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29/26) -- I have been producing mahogany panels for ten years or so for an artist, who requi ...

    Re: Newbie In Over My Head
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- If you have not already done so, paint the ends of those logs with Anchorseal or alum ...

    Re: burning wood scraps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- With my Heatmore and Woodmaster outdoor wood burners, and most brands to my knowledge ...

    Re: burning wood scraps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- In general wet wood will form creosote in the flue because the fire is not hot enough ...

    Re: burning wood scraps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- Creosote, which I unburned wood gas, forms in burning because there is not enough oxy ...

    Re: can an electric saw mill be powered efficiently by a gas powered genera
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- The referenced discussion miss defines HP. HP is: A unit that is used to measure the ...

    Re: RE: Questions regarding the color of Walnut, and when to cut it
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- I've found that delay in sawing allows the sapwood to darken and the distinction betw ...

    Re: Holzher 1265 Panel saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- Does it do heeling on the horizontal cuts as well as vertical? If it does, your saw c ...

    Re: can an electric saw mill be powered efficiently by a gas powered genera
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- The electric motor horse power has been defined as 746 watts. However, this is power ...

    Holzher 1265 Panel saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- How do adjust the saw for heeling? ...

    Re: White oak crossgrain and better cutting.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- Slope of grain is more for strength in construction grades (conifers), not appearance ...

    Re: White oak crossgrain and better cutting.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- The MC of the 3 year air dried Minnesota in November batch was 12-14%. We had nearly ...

    Need a book or manual on sawyer terminology.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- I've done woodworking as a hobby off and on since highschool (that was back in the 70 ...

    Re: what's the best wood near ocean
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/29) -- Here in Oregon all the beach homes are cedar, treated in one way or another (paint, o ...

    Re: Sart up niche
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- Hey Billie Joe. How big a town are you in. Any special industry, What kind of wood d ...

    Stolen Chain Saw Husquavarna 3120 XP
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- Stolen near Jasper AR 12/12 /18 Like New ! Used only 1 time Husqvarna Model 3120 XP ...

    Re: Stolen Chain Saw Husquavarna 3120 XP
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- Sucks. Good luck getting it back ...

    twin blade sawmill idea
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- My idea is instead of cutting the log starting from the top like they do. Build a tw ...

    Re: alaska chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- I would also add that it's not easy work. I use a Stihl 880 with a 42" bar. The ...

    Re: Need to kill some bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- I'll check into base board heater, I had looked quick but saw they had the safety li ...

    Re: alaska chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- A spinner and a breaker are for making your own chains. I found the price about even ...

    Re: alaska chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- Tim .what's a spinner and a breaker. I'm pretty new to the chainsaw mill thing and n ...

    Re: Using tobacco kiln to dry lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/28) -- this is just my thought, the wood will smell like tobacco ? i don't smoke and can't ...

    Separating Lumber to sell
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/28) -- I have a stack of walnut lumber that was cut 4 1/2 years ago. It is stacked on a con ...

    Re: tree trunk table top cupping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/28) -- Howdy alljays, just curious what kind of wood you got there. ...

    Re: 130 deg. for how long to kill bugs in 2x Red Oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/28) -- Thanks again Don. ...

    how do i fast cut (manual) on a giben 401?????
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/28) -- we went from a old giben fast to this 2000 era giben prisma401 and now i dont know h ...

    Re: Cantec straight line saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/28/24) -- It almost sounds like some of the upper pressure rollers are not parallel with the ...

    Re: Which mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/28) -- I looked @ many different mills over a 3 year period & decided on the Norwood. Si ...

    Re: breaking bandmill blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/28) -- Cooks sawmills has a GREAT in depth instructions on (re)setting up your saw blade for ...

    Re: breaking bandmill blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/28) -- Keeping the flange or should 1/4" behind the blade is real important for long bl ...

    Juniper- Drying Green Cut Stumps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's WOODnetWORK Forum (8/28/23) -- I just picked up 4 green cut stumps of Alligator Juniper. They are each multi-branched w ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/28) -- Species is yellow pine. Not sure what the small boring insects were. The boards were ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/28) -- What species of wood? What insect did you have in the wood? Was the wood kiln dried a ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/28) -- Use a moisture meter so you can tell a prospective buyer what the moisture content is ...

    Re: Mc content for coastal South Carolina
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/28) -- Are we talking about a home that is humidity comtrolled 24/7, or do they open the win ...

    Re: Mc content for coastal South Carolina
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/28) -- I should mention that I have a home in SC, not a rental unit, that is with one mile o ...

    RE: Root Ball
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/28) -- How would you slice a root ball approximately 3 ft x 3 ft in diameter? Would this yie ...

    Re: Teeth set always one direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/28/23) -- Thanks Rich for that, and saying it's not normal. I'll check the back side of blad ...

    Re: Temps and humidity
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/28/23) -- Thanks, Rich I will print it out again and see if I can follow. ...

    Re: Standardization of Lumber Sizes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/28) -- Concerning length, there are standards that are the same in North America. However, t ...

    Re: cutting laminate flooring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/28) -- Rich, I do appreciate your comments. I didn't give the vapor thing a thought in the l ...

    Snow load
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/28) -- Hello Everyone ! I built a portable log cabin in Arkansas A lady from Colorado is int ...

    Re: Snow load
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/28) -- The allowable and the design stress is based on the grade as well as species. ...

    worms in pine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/28) -- I am a bit stumped as I did not think this was suppose to happen in dry wood. In 2011 ...

    Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/28) -- Termites can come at any time. Decay requires wet wood. It sounds like your construct ...

    Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/28) -- Red oak should do real good as there are barns around here real old with basswood boa ...

    Re: That Beech I cut up is now being made into this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/28) -- what did you use for stain??? Looks nice ...

    Select and Better Hardwood Lumber Podcast
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28/22) -- Hi all- My name is Clayton Miller. I am fifth generation of my family in the hardw ...

    Re: making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- Sage advice from Mark H. above. Its just about the material sawn, understanding the t ...

    Re: making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- Boxinig the heart is a good way for the sawmill to make good value out of the part of ...

    Lumber pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- I just got my LumberPro HD36 up and running and have an entire forest of 100 year old ...

    Re: Removing sticky sawdust off SYP lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- I've sawn White Pine, but not SYP. As I recall, Wood-Mizer had me add 1 to 2 cups Pin ...

    Re: Removing sticky sawdust off SYP lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- call your woodmizer dealer they have a solution you can add to the lubemizer when saw ...

    timbore verses boracare
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- From a little reading it sounds like boracare penetrates dry wood better, but timbore ...

    Portable mill for hire in Toronto area
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- Hi everyone, I have a big white oak log, (36" x 11') I want to have slabbed. Doe ...

    Re: anchor seal 2
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/28) -- got it thanks alot doc ...

    Re: Gang Saw advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28/25) -- What saw are you using now to cut those blocks? How wide are the cut parts? How ma ...

    Re: Gang Saw advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28/25) -- Thanks Dustin: We are currently using a saw we made 30 years ago. I DeWalt industr ...

    Re: Gang Saw advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28/25) -- I'm attaching a video link of my gang rip saw. https://youtu.be/Jp1Xnj03AtQ This a ...

    Re: Black Walnut log prices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28) -- There is a NHLA standard for log grading that assesses log volume or "scale" ...

    Re: Black Walnut log prices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28) -- I should have given a little background on me. A couple of friends, my brother and I ...

    Black Walnut log prices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28) -- I have a chance to buy some walnut logs but being new to this I have no idea what to ...

    Re: Drying Rack Leaves Streaks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Cabinetmaking Forum (4/28) -- You can use a steel cable with turn buckels at each end to make it taut. Then screw eye h ...

    Re: Black Walnut log prices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28) -- Craig...your being wise...educate, educate, educate....learn all you can prior.... un ...

    Plants to plant to discourage insects
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28) -- Is there a plant such as rosemary, lavender, etc. that I can plant around my lumber y ...

    Re: Black Walnut log prices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/28) -- Should be worth more than oak prices, I just sold one log green off the mill with the ...

    Re: old house boiler into a kild
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- If you turn your house into a kiln, you would need at least four times bigger boiler. ...

    Re: Keeping Lumber Dry
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- If the lumber is dry and the building is well built so it does not let moisture into ...

    old house boiler into a kild
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- My dad has an old water boiler he used to heat his house. I'm trying to get an idea o ...

    Re: Keeping Lumber Dry
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- I should have added, get a DH from a big box store and get the extended Warrantee. ...

    Re: chainsaw milling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- This caught my eye as I just visited a sawyer nearby who runs a unique chainsaw mill ...

    Re: How fast will mold show up on green lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- Thanks to the both of you for replying so quickly. Even though I think it'll be cool ...

    Re: How fast will mold show up on green lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- 2 or 3 days when hot and humid but a little surface mold will not ruin your lumber as ...

    Re: How fast will mold show up on green lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- I just saw your response Steve N Thanks to you too. Funny, I mentioned the planing is ...

    Re: chainsaw milling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- If you go again, would love to see a picture of his setup !!!! ...

    Re: Aromatic cedar for decking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- That could be a discouragement for me as those bees are around my house. I've never s ...

    Re: Aromatic cedar for decking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- I would like to add that carpenter bees love it. Other than that it is great for outd ...

    Re: Aromatic cedar for decking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/28) -- We're covered up in wood bees but they can only eat so much. ...

    Re: New Sawyer w/new solar kiln needs help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28/23) -- If I air dry until it is down to 12-15%, that will take a couple of years. I thoug ...

    Value of Pecan wood logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28/22) -- I recently cut back a Pecan tree that I planted in 1978 and have a number of sizea ...

    10000 pound winch mounted in the back of a flatbed truck
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28) -- DIY mounted 10,000 Lb. Smittybilt DC powered winch mounted in the back of a flatbed t ...

    Re: "live edge veneer"??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28) -- Veneer is assumed or defined to be a thin piece of wood. So, most folks would say tha ...

    Re: live edge weeping cherry tables
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28) -- John, a few things I've learned during my "rustic" journey. These are obser ...

    Re: width of irregularly-shaped lumber for BF calculation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28) -- I also would sell by the piece and not the footage. From a technical point of view, t ...

    Re: Wood movement across large widths
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28) -- I noted three typos that you might want to correct before you share with the customer ...

    Re: best wood for a slab cut on an old maple
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/28) -- Im not going to be much help answering your question, but was wondering when you saw ...

    Re: Newbie In Over My Head
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/28) -- I would cut the Oak into 5/4 if you have no real reason for it's use. Easier to dry a ...

    Re: Sart up niche
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/28) -- Not to hijack a thread, but Brian, what do you have for a laser? I've started looking ...

    Re: resawing moulder blanks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/28) -- It seems to me that the question you are asking is "How do I get a flat referenc ...

    Re: White oak crossgrain and better cutting.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/28) -- Slope of grain was precisely what I was wondering about; didn't know the reference. T ...

    Re: Pre-dryer???
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/28) -- What is hard "ample"? ...

    Re: Pre-dryer???
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/28) -- Oops! Hard maple ...

    Re: Start to complete
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/28) -- Don't see anything not to love about those rockers, the cabinet top is sugar maple on ...

    Sart up niche
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/27) -- Hey guys, can ya'll give me some good niche ideas for running a band mill for profit ...

    Re: Need to kill some bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/27) -- One reason for the upper limit switch is the durability of the nsulation on the wire ...

    Re: Steaming for the purpose of conditioning.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/27) -- Sorry conditioning wasn't the right word. Would steaming bring the moisture content ...

    Re: Humidifying large space to control wood moisture problems
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/27) -- cheapest and best way is to just fill a couple of 55 gallon drums with water--put a ...

    Re: white oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/27) -- In general, the most critical location is where two pieces of wood join. This traps ...

    Re: Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/27) -- Gene, I have found evidence of insects in some of the boards,but only in the sapwood ...

    Re: Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/27) -- Hard to say without seeing current activity (fresh piles of sawdust). However, it do ...

    Re: Select and Better Hardwood Lumber Podcast
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27/22) -- Subscribed and looking forward to listening! ...

    Re: Kiln Operation Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- Hi Charlie - the boards are now 5 1/2 thick and 11 1/2 wide. The shrinkage calculator ...

    Re: Kiln Operation Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- Charlie - you asked me if I'd built a kiln before. No, this is the first. I modified ...

    Re: Kiln Operation Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- Hi Dan, I just looked back at an older post you put up and I see the finished size fo ...

    Re: Kiln Operation Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- Hello Dan, What is the finished thickness, width and length of the stair treads? Wher ...

    Re: fan reversals
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- Conditioning (relief of stresses) is affected by how fast you can add moisture back a ...

    Re: Wide Band Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- Fred, I have to say I don't know how 38 mm blades would work for 52" throat. Our ...

    Re: Wide Band Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- A narrow band will bend front to back to relieve some cutting stress, so it tends to ...

    Re: fan reversals
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- To be clear, my response was an answer to the first question "What do others do? ...

    Re: fan reversals
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- So basically the only thing that would affect conditioning would be the length of tim ...

    Re: fan reversals
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- No one ever heard of any one walking on the moon until it was done either...... ...

    Re: fan reversals
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- I have never seen or heard of anyone using shorter than two hours reversals. ...

    Re: breaking bandmill blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/27) -- I looked at the drive belt and couldn't see something that was noticeably worn, but w ...

    Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- Hello, Trying to get an idea of how I should go about finding a buyer(s) for a large ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- Wood is located in upstate New York, just outside of Albany. ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- Location would be a big help... ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- ... ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- ... ...

    Re: Old growth Cherry, possible value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- ... ...

    Re: Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- i have been working with reclaimed lumber/beams for 9 yrs. new lumber for total of 20 ...

    Re: Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- In my opinion your most difficult task will be sourcing quality usable beams to proce ...

    The reason I haven't been around much is because I sold my mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/27) -- If you want to see the mill I built here is a video of it. I might nuilt a new improv ...

    Teeth set always one direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27/23) -- I just began using a woodland mills sharpening system and after a couple dozen bla ...

    Re: Teeth set always one direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27/23) -- It's not normal. Measure the blade across opposite teeth so you know what the kerf ...

    Re: cutting laminate flooring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- You know you often have to rip stock when you get to the opposite side of the room, r ...

    Re: milling quartered red oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- That should work, then. You might loose a bit (maybe 1/64") in width if it dries ...

    Re: timber cruising work
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- Check out the US Government - Dept. of Interior. ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- May be time to swap your blade. You know your mill but my small manual mill will run ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- I roll all logs a lot regardless. In my experience even with the best logs there is a ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- I hear you on that Mark,nothing worse then a miscut. I got a miscut a while back,and ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- Before this mill I had a mill that would cut 30'' logs. The problem was you had to ha ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- Ive never seen a set of dogs that could hold back a log that wants to move. By qualit ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- Hi Mark, it was my first time using the power feed,and on wide boards that are 2 or 3 ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- I'm not sure what you mean by '' highest quality material''.The lumber I sale to the ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- Can pass 30"+ through the head. Sawing those big logs isn't any fun for me thoug ...

    Re: Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/27) -- here is a picture of a 28'' log i had on my first mill that the max log size was 30'' ...

    SCMI Vertical Panel Saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/27/25) -- Is there a chance one of you fine gents might direct me to a source for older SCMI ...

    Re: Feed back on Hud-Son Oscar 328
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/27/23) -- I own a hudson 328 and I love mine have cut thousands of wood simple easy to use e ...

    Re: Hemlock board cupped at one end
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/27/23) -- I agree Rich BUT that also has to do with how it was sliced and the wood's grainag ...

    Re: Hemlock board cupped at one end
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/27/23) -- not nearly enough info. My jaw dropped when I read how much the thickness changed. ...

    Re: Hemlock board cupped at one end
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/27/23) -- It went from 4" thick to 1 3/8" thick to make it flat? They really had t ...

    Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/27) -- I put some red oak boxing on the side of my barn in 1983,still doing fine. ...

    Re: making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- 1. do I need to cut the 6x6 out of the center of the log to ensure the post stays str ...

    making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- hi guys, first post.....i’m going to be sawmilling some 6x6 fence posts for a 4 line ...

    Removing sticky sawdust off SYP lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- I'm normally sawing hardwood with my Woodmizer LT15 but I've had some large SYP trees ...

    Re: Removing sticky sawdust off SYP lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- Have you tried ripper blades from Jerry's resharp? Man... ran a bunch of them and the ...

    Re: making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- Mark, so do I cut so the heart is eliminated? or at least along the side of the post? ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- Mark B. When the OP says he has up to $1,000 for a sawmill, I don't think he will hav ...

    Re: making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- also, it seems like every time I have ever looked at. store bought (Lowe’s, Home depo ...

    Re: making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- Why do you need really straight fence posts? Also why 6x6s? Are you trying to keep bi ...

    Re: Dehumidifier or AC?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- I used a cheap DH in my 275 bf capacity kiln for 20 years w/o problems, but I only pu ...

    Re: Manufacturing End Grain Block Flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- You might want to add a few details. Like what size blocks and species. ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- This piece is just part of a branch that fell off in a storm I have more of it that w ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- You assume much when you attempt to refute a comment I made, one which is based on de ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- This is a google search on spalted butternut for the one(s) who say it's firewood. Ja ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- Given how small the pieces are, plus the extensive rot, it's minimally acceptable as ...

    Re: Another Powderpost beetle problem
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- What size are the holes? They could be ambrosia. Borates are in water. For them to be ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- 99.99999% of cutting problems are the blade,,,,,, get a new person to sharpen them... ...

    Re: Another Powderpost beetle problem
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/27) -- I think Bora-Care orTim-Bor might kill them off. Gene the wood doctor may chime in an ...

    Gang Saw advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/27/25) -- I need some advice. I manufacture large uhmw polyethylene parts for papermachines. ...

    Re: Wood Identification
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/27) -- I have seen something like that some years ago. It was a Cultivar of the Locust varie ...

    Keeping Lumber Dry
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- Not really sure where to post this, but I know Dr Gene is here at times, so.... We ha ...

    Re: How fast will mold show up on green lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- I agree with Gene and the speed also. 95% of the time I sticker mine every few hours ...

    How fast will mold show up on green lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- I lack experience for a situation, and I'm sure many of you sawyers out there have de ...

    Re: How fast will mold show up on green lumber?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- it depends on how warm it is. Mold can begin in a day of warm weather, especially if ...

    Re: Aromatic cedar for decking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- I have 2 acres of structures that are sided with ERC including our house. Our house h ...

    Re: Wood Identification
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- The image itself is large enough but not clear enough, and even if it had been unfort ...

    Re: Wood Identification
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- Here's a fresh cut from a piece of the trim I had leftover. I hope this helps better. ...

    Quality Grizzly 30 sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- Has anyone ever owned used or seen a Grizzly 30 hydraulic bandmill? They are made in ...

    Re: Aromatic cedar for decking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/27) -- It is quite soft. It will turn grey quickly. Unless you use old growth and all heartw ...

    Re: Dry Pine log weight estimation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27/24) -- I’m not so sure that your photo matches what you stated for the diameter. If the d ...

    Re: New Sawyer w/new solar kiln needs help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27/23) -- I bought a Delmhorst moisture meter J-2000 used for $190.00 on Facebook. It works ...

    Re: reversing switch
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- thanks EC ...

    Re: width of irregularly-shaped lumber for BF calculation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- I normally sell by the slab due to each has different characteristics that change the ...

    Re: "live edge veneer"??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- Veneer can be 2" thick...we just commonly assume the 1/16-1/4" thickness UN ...

    Re: live edge weeping cherry tables
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- ??"A sign of a non-woodworker" ???...look at my website, I must be a sorry ...

    Re: width of irregularly-shaped lumber for BF calculation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- Thanks! That answers my question. ...

    I need a very basic sawmill that is relatively inexpensive
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- I need to mill a bunch of timber for a house I am building. I have been using an Alas ...

    Re: I need a very basic sawmill that is relatively inexpensive
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- Do a "bing" or "google" search for bandsaw mills... you will find ...

    Re: I need a very basic sawmill that is relatively inexpensive
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- I bought a Burg (burgbandsawmills.com) for the 38" cutting width but you need to ...

    Re: I need a very basic sawmill that is relatively inexpensive
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/27) -- I'll bet you could find a used LT 40, which would be ideal and then you could sell it ...

    Re: Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Knowing that wood moves, I find it helpful to plan ahead. If the top to apron connect ...

    Newbie In Over My Head
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Hi All - we live in the Atlanta area and had to cut down a few big red oaks in mid-No ...

    Re: burning wood scraps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- I agree that with very dry wood, the speed of burning and the heat that results is of ...

    resawing moulder blanks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Hi all, We mainly deal with reclaimed wood, and we have a Baker ABXX horizontal resaw ...

    Re: Sealing green wood (entire board)
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Hi Gene, I didn't think about the rot factor. Thank you for the info. ...

    Re: Joining wet planks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- I suspect the original question is about jointing wood and not joining wood. ...

    Re: Looking for high temp thermostat
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Make sure you need a thermostat separate from the one in the Nyle system. Usually you ...

    Re: Start to complete
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Thanks JS, I like that top...is it maple?? on a walnut base??? did you do the base al ...

    Re: Start to complete
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/27) -- Nice rockers Tt! Very creative use of those crotch slab pieces, were those commission ...

    Re: What to do with painted HeartPine Flooring to Sell
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- Appreciate that there is no way using appearances even with a microscope, to identif ...

    Re: alaska chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- I use a Husqvarna 385XP (85 cc) with a 42" bar on my home built rolling chainsa ...

    Re: Need to kill some bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- A 120V base board heater can be made to work. They come with a built in safety therm ...

    Re: carving cavity in tree trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- mark . The tree top will more than likely start to die back when you carve a cavity ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- I have had to get my blade guides squared up on a lathe and a bit taken off the fron ...

    Re: carving cavity in tree trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/26) -- Thanks but that's a nest box. The purpose of this project is look at the feasibility ...

    Ambrosia MAple
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/26) -- A colleague of mine asked about some ambrosia maple that has been kilned dried, but ...

    Re: Ambrosia MAple
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/26) -- Yes it needs to be dried and sterilized again. ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- Yes, I agree with the one side sharpening issue of Oregon 511ax. But as a better rep ...

    Re: Western Red Cedar Solvent Soluble Extractives??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/26) -- This is a good one for Gene Wengert to look at. He is the guru of wood knowledge. Also he ha ...

    Re: Sinker Log Process Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- Sorry for the typo errors. I am having eye surgery next month to improve things. As ...

    Re: Sinker Log Process Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- As you might know or suspect, logs normally float in water. So, what made your logs ...

    Re: Sinker Log Process Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- Dr. Gene - I am unfamiliar with the technical term you used - what does "Synk&q ...

    Re: Sinker Log Process Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- sink. ( Typo.) ...

    Re: Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- For what its worth I made a king size bed for some folks a number of years ago that ...

    Re: Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- I also use wood that I dried in my attic. In the summer, it is over 133 F up there, ...

    Re: Bandsaw Blade Re-Sharpening
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/26) -- The Dinasaw sharpeners will sharpen any tooth profile and spacing without changing c ...

    Re: Need help identifying lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26/22) -- Catalpa. I think it also grows in Texas. I see why some day elm but it's not. Look ...

    Re: Can't get separation between wet and dry bulbs...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- You should not let an L53 run over 120F wet bulb and you should avoid running it over ...

    Re: Wide Band Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- I have experience from log band saws with blade with of 27 mm up to 40 mm, we mostly ...

    Re: Wide Band Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- Thanks Per-Olov on the blades. 1.5" blades seems like the standard for these. We ...

    Re: Wide Band Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- I built a light wide band mill. I'm using an 1 1/2'' blade in the video below.It was ...

    Wide Band Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- Has anyone had experience with a light, wide-band mill like the Hudson Oscar 52" ...

    fan reversals
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/26) -- We have our kiln fans set to reverse every 2 hours. i was considering lowering the re ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Thanks for the advice. I believe the wood is finally sterilized. I kept it over 150 f ...

    Re: Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Cost is tough to nail down and versatility would be something to consider but my list ...

    Re: Log pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Market value depends on where you are, species, and grade of the log. Most are happy ...

    Re: Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Thanks for the reply. I have no idea as to what exactly I need. Very very new to this ...

    Re: Stationary Log Carriage for 40' Logs - Best Options for a Newbie
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Peterson & Lucas mills can add as many extension as you want. I'd contact them fi ...

    Re: Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Planer, straight line rip saw, cut off saw,moulder and a mentor. Good luck, Bob ...

    Re: charging for planing lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- Let's assume that the typical piece is 6" x 12'. This is 12 BF if 8/4. If have s ...

    Re: charging for planing lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/26) -- We pay $0.27 for S2S SLR1E. I think the breakdown is 17 cents for the S2S and 10 for ...

    Re: Standardization of Lumber Sizes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Yes...all legitimate mills use the same standard. Look for the grading stamp from NeL ...

    Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Thank you fellas, guess I'm not too far off then. 10-4 on the plantings Doc., I ain't ...

    Re: milling quartered red oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- The quartered logs will take several years to reach air dry (around 14% moisture cont ...

    Re: milling quartered red oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Hey Andy, Though I don't know the answer to your question, I do know that the Doc and ...

    Re: Red Oak for Barn Siding
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/26) -- Cedar would work well-- very durable, but hard to get large logs, and doesn't have ne ...

    Re: Preparing SYP logs for hand hewing?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26) -- Talk to the guy on the show Barn Wood Builders..Mark Bowe I think is his name. They h ...

    Red Oak for Barn Siding
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26) -- I will be using White Oak and Post Oak for the poles and Red Oak for the Batt and Boa ...

    Re: anyone ever charred wood for perseving aka Shou sugi ban
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26) -- Don't know anything about charring to preserve jaycee but I sure do like it's appeara ...

    Storing wood rounds/slices
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/26) -- Hi all! I am getting into cutting large rounds/slices from hardwood. Is it ok to stor ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Heavy slabs and flitches are just part of sawing. If you have the capacity to handle ...

    Re: Dehumidifier or AC?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Definitely a dehumidifier, like John said, it adds heat, and an AC doesn't have a pur ...

    Re: Heat Treated Lumber For Intl. Shipping, Might Need A Kiln?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- I think the only country in Europe that still accepts fumigation is Turkey. The rest ...

    Re: DIY 5 foot wide bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- here is his playlist from start to finish on how he build his sawmill..this should ma ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- I guess the joke is on you since you spoke it. Yes butternut is a form of walnut...so ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Firewood????? LOL!!! People pay premium for spalting like that!!! Butternut I'm not s ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Hold on, are you joking? Can't tell from the way you type. But you are asking if you ...

    why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- This limb I have cut into out of a walnut tree in my yard ,I assume is butternut, I c ...

    Re: Short needle pine for pier
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- It has been a while since I've had any custom treated, but it was very reasonable. Th ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- That is some very attractive firewood you have there. ...

    Re: why is my butternut sapwood really hard & dark
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- Error....I meant it's also called white walnut. ...

    Re: CD bansawmill and Stanner
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- What species? What green size and what final size? Kiln dried, air dried or green? Sa ...

    anckor seal 2
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- is one coat enough im sealing 2" and thicker slabs and 1" cedar and walnut ...

    My DIY power feed is working now
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- I made a video that explains how I built it and shows how it works. ...

    Re: anchor seal 2
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/26) -- One thick coat or two thin coats...do not brush out like you are painting a wall. ...

    Re: Looking for small kiln controller
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/26/22) -- George could you send some pictures of your system? I am in the process of buildin ...

    Re: Rough Sawn
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/26) -- I'm not sure your wanting to make your saw cut rougher than it cuts now, or just roug ...

    Re: Rough Sawn
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/26) -- I had a customer complain that my wood was too smooth-- he wanted a non-skid floor fo ...

    Re: Am I being paranoid? Tree felling and possible lengthwise splitting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/26) -- For 2x lumber, dry before edging. This will allow some warp and yet you can get strai ...

    Re: Am I being paranoid? Tree felling and possible lengthwise splitting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/26) -- When I run into end splits (seems to happen a lot with walnut), I cut parallel to the ...

    Re: Am I being paranoid? Tree felling and possible lengthwise splitting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/26) -- Live sawing is when you start sawing a log and saw about halfway through, then rotate ...

    Re: Kiln control
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/26) -- The guy I use is in Vancouver, Wa. He bought almost all the inventory from others. It ...

    Aromatic cedar for decking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/26) -- How does aromatic cedar, the kind found in a cedar chest hold up outdoors for decking ...

    Re: Finally going to build a Solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/26) -- Thanks Gene, I found this on a technical page. "It is not recommended for applic ...

    Re: Dry Pine log weight estimation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26/24) -- 40 lbs per cubic foot. ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw Ripping blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26/23) -- The most common and for general purposes would have to be either a hook-tooth blad ...

    Re: steam bending sauna claddin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- The most common species is aspen, also called quaking aspen and trembling aspen, worl ...

    Re: barn wood i.d.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- Barn wood is almost always a locally available wood. Eastern white pine was wide, lig ...

    reversing switch
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- Does anyone know I can hook up the reversing switch between the motor and speed contr ...

    southeastern kiln club
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- I'd like to get to talk to a couple of kiln owners here that belong to the club to ge ...

    Re: reversing switch
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- Everything you need to know at this link... http://www.robotroom.com/DPDT-Bidirection ...

    Re: southeastern kiln club
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- I would expect about 35 people will attend. Certainly a few will be similar to you. ...

    Re: Build your own solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- I forgot the roof too...it will be 10' roughly. ...

    Annual Hardwood Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course - NC State
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- Sponsored by the Southeastern Dry Kiln Club May 19 – 22, 2015 NC State University Ral ...

    Re: Wood movement across large widths
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- Gene, thanks so much for this info. It is exactly what I was looking for. My plan (pa ...

    "live edge veneer"??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- hello everyone. i have been asked to quote for a reception desk for a lobby that has ...

    Re: California Urban Wood Utilization Conference April 2nd-4th 2015
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- Sounds like an interesting program with a great lineup of speakers. Interest in these ...

    Re: width of irregularly-shaped lumber for BF calculation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/26) -- Think, I'd sell by the piece. not BF...my 2¢ ...

    Re: Staining on white oak lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26/23) -- Thank you, Tom. I will check that out! ...

    Re: Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- Of course it's going to expand in the spring, that's what wood does. Shrinks in low h ...

    Re: Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- Wood only (normally) shrinks across the grain and not lengthwise. So the shirts will ...

    Re: burning wood scraps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- Do both have the same size flue and is it straight up? When you load it, do you cover ...

    Re: burning wood scraps
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- A clean burning fire needs the right percentage of oxygen. Lots of little scrap piece ...

    RE: Questions regarding the color of Walnut, and when to cut it
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- Is there any harm to the color of Northeast walnut if you cut it when you take it dow ...

    Looking for high temp thermostat
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- I'm starting on construction on my building for my new Nyle kiln. I'm adding a heat e ...

    Re: Looking for high temp thermostat
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- Thermostat from a hot water heater? they are "snap" switches. New ones only ...

    Re: Looking for high temp thermostat
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- Grainger.com has everything. ...

    Re: new old stock chestnut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/26) -- In my experience the problem with private sales of Chestnut is the seller's usually t ...

    Re: L200M problems
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- There is no way that the wet bulb can be hotter than the dry bulb, no matter what th ...

    L200M problems
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- I have a new L200M that I am running its second load thru. I believe it has not been ...

    Re: L200M problems
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- Gene, thanks for the info. The wet bulb sensor was indeed reading over the dry sever ...

    Merry Christmas!!!
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!! ...

    Re: Merry Christmas!!!
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- Same to you and all the readers. ...

    Re: Manufacturing End Grain Wood Flooring on a Medium-Large Scale
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- I encourage you to check the costs of manufacturing. It would seem that the adhesive ...

    Re: Manufacturing End Grain Wood Flooring on a Medium-Large Scale
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- I'd think those pieces would be fairly fragile to handle, even more fragile to nail ...

    Re: Need to kill some bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- most residential duty portable heaters have safety switches that turn them off at te ...

    Re: alaska chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- I used a Stihl 090 which had a 137 cc engine. An 880 would be my second choice - tha ...

    Re: carving cavity in tree trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/25) -- could you do the carving, on the ground , in a large block ,possibly cedar .Rip it i ...

    PLEASE Advice on what to do with the logs from my tree service.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/25/21) -- I'll try to keep it short, unfortunately I'm rather excited to learn about millin ...

    Re: PLEASE Advice on what to do with the logs from my tree service.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/25/21) -- Many people have been electrocuted doing lichenberg so be very careful. You've be ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/25) -- Thank you! ...

    auto engine to stationary
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/25) -- I am trying to convert a 4.3 auto engine to a stationary engine to power a generator ...

    Re: Lumber grading
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/25) -- Two small clarifications. The sale to a person must be directly to that person (or t ...

    Video of my first attempt of flipping a big log on my manual mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/25) -- The video is a contraption I made to load the logs onto the mill. Then I tried flipp ...

    Re: Video of my first attempt of flipping a big log on my manual mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/25) -- The log was 36'' on the big end and 26'' on the small end and it was 9 foot long jus ...

    Sealer under epoxy coating
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (10/25) -- I am building quite a few cypress and poplar table tops to be finished with Glaze Coat epoxy ...

    Sawing large burl
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- I just bought a large birch burl, 5 ft across. I'm hoping some of you other sawyers ...

    Re: Sinker Log Process Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- Hi, All you need is the name of a local sawyer with a portable sawmill, who can come ...

    Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- Lately I have had the opportunity to buy some wood from a couple of guy's that have ...

    Re: Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- This is risky. The only sure indication is when you see the piles of powder and that ...

    Re: Russian vs. American White Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- There are over 600 species of oak. The properties vary greatly. The common name is o ...

    Re: Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- Yes,I have 2 meters,a Wagner pinless,and a Lignomat pinned meter.I don't have a prob ...

    Re: Using old wood for new projects?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- If the price is right then get some and plane it down to fresh wood. If you see pin ...

    Re: wood slabs checking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/25) -- I've had that probem also. I fill the cracks in with epoxy like here in this table t ...

    Cantec straight line saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25/24) -- Hello. We have a Cantec RS12 . The problem being is that it cuts the board like a ...

    Re: Yield projection of walnut logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25/22) -- I use a bandsaw mill and my yields are consistently in close agreement with the In ...

    Re: Determining Retail
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- Does your costs number include all overhead costs including for example, insurance an ...

    Re: Bandsaw blade sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- I made a sharpener out of a hf chainsaw sharpener. Modified the track to handle my bl ...

    Re: Bandsaw blade sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- Do a search on knowledge base here and you will find several ...

    Re: Solar Kiln Interior Paint
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- The interior paint's main job is to absorb as close to 100% of the incoming solar as ...

    Re: Solar Kiln Interior Paint
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- After reading and re-reading, I think I know what to do. This product might have work ...

    Which mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- Looking to buy a mill and have about $5000. I can get a used Wood Mizer LT15l, a new ...

    Re: breaking bandmill blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- Thanks for responding, Steve and Dr. Wengert. I'm going to study my mill tomorrow and ...

    Re: Steaming/stickering questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- I have heard that a person steams the wood to darken the sapwood, is that true and/or ...

    Re: Steaming/stickering questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- True for walnut indeed. ...

    Re: Steaming/stickering questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/25) -- Thanks Doc ...

    Re: Maintaining heat, and program settings
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- Hi Tina I'll be glad to help you. I built this as a replacement for our old temperatu ...

    Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- I'm sure their have been many threads that have touched on this topic and I did a lit ...

    Re: Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- You should be at IWF in Atlanta right now! Don't you have a regional industrial woodw ...

    Re: Ballpark equip costs to start milling reclaimed wood flooring??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- I don't see where you need a sawmill. If you are working with beams. I think a resaw ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- Thank you for the help. regards Stuart ...

    charging for planing lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- I am starting doing shop service and have a question from those that do planning serv ...

    Re: guide rollers flange
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- I most times only run my blades 2 hours or around 500 to 700 bf on my TK mill, sawing ...

    Re: guide rollers flange
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/25) -- On my home made mill I've used Timberwolf band blades, Lenox. I thnk the Lenox are th ...

    Re: FPL-118 and Nyle Schedules - For 8/4 and 12/4 White Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25/23) -- Rich, To clarify my DH kiln, I also have a small steam generator controlled by a t ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25/22) -- What you have is just the power unit shown outside the mill shed. You can't call w ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25/22) -- Neither did we! This video shows how the "portable" saw mill could have ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25/22) -- Sorry, typo in "Rumely". I believe your machine is closer to 1900s. Rume ...

    Re: Standardization of Lumber Sizes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25) -- All graded softwood lumber will be the same actual size, if it has the same nominal s ...

    Re: Standardization of Lumber Sizes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25) -- Would it be safe to assume then that the east coast has a similar process? Would grad ...

    Re: cutting laminate flooring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25) -- Rich, what are your misgivings on using an abrasive blade for laminate flooring. Safe ...

    Re: cutting laminate flooring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25) -- Take the batteries out of any smoke detectors that are near. I would not use your met ...

    Re: Solar kiln : Leave Circulation fans on after sunset
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/25) -- Thanks for your response. I'm a bit confused what to understand by "sunset" ...

    Re: Dry Pine log weight estimation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/25/24) -- If you have already completed your task or changed your mind because of structural ...

    Re: inaccurate miter cuts DW718
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/25) -- Your lumber does not appear to be flat. The cutoff on the right shows a 'cup' defect. ...

    Re: spring or winter harvested wood: differences
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25/22) -- I have a question that I thought was related to the subject (maybe not). I have ha ...

    Re: spring or winter harvested wood: differences
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25/22) -- In the warm weather, the various molds and mildew and blue stain fungi are active, ...

    Re: Dehumidifier or AC?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- Never heard of using an AC. Would you blow the cold air outside? Definitely use a deh ...

    Dehumidifier or AC?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- For a relatively small-size kiln, what do you think is better, a dehumidifier, or an ...

    Re: Dehumidifier or AC?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- Dehumidifier because it adds heat. John ...

    Re: CNC Carving A Trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- The sequence you need is achieved by "live sawing" and is common for hardwo ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- I make/sell some various wood flooring and paneling products and one product that I'd ...

    Re: DIY 5 foot wide bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- He's got the full build on youtube IF you have time to watch them all. Very interesti ...

    Re: DIY 5 foot wide bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- it's a 10 horsepower 3 phase motor that runs off single phase ...

    Re: DIY 5 foot wide bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- Any idea what size electric motor is on the bandmill? Bob ...

    Re: Short needle pine for pier
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- Not every piece will rot right away, but some will...if 1/10 or 1/20mdo, is this a fa ...

    Re: Short needle pine for pier
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- Won't copper sulfate just kill algae? Not sure it gets you any rot resistance. Be car ...

    Re: My first cut on quarter sawing 36'' Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- I came up with a better way of quarter sawing those big slabs. I made this video to h ...

    Re: My first cut on quarter sawing 36'' Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/25) -- Looks to me the rift is to much work to cut and doesn't justifie the time and work to ...

    Products Innovation and Technology Summit
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/25/22) -- The Forest Products Innovation and Technology Summit will focus on what technologi ...

    Re: Looking for small kiln controller
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/25/22) -- Johnson controls makes temp controllers. I got mine for $65. For temp monitoring a ...

    Re: Looking for small kiln controller
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/25/22) -- That would be "AC Infinity" controller 67 or 69. Newest will have wifi. ...

    Re: Moisture Content Measurements on KDAT Southern Pine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/25/22) -- With CCA, the difference was small enough to be ignored. The meter manufacturer sh ...

    Re: Green logs for furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/25/22) -- The slippery bark season varies with species…some have slippery bark for a few wee ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/25) -- Anyone know any tips or tricks on replicating a rough sawn texture on beam and T& ...

    Re: Powder post or Ambrosia?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/25) -- >Why are you worried about the firewood? We'll be sawing quite a few ash trees fro ...

    Re: Powder post or Ambrosia?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/25) -- I will say that fresh cut ash is like candy to lyctid powder post beetle! ...

    Re: Finally going to build a Solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/25) -- I built the original kiln in 1978 but it is no longer around. Today is called the Vir ...

    Video demonstration on how I load logs onto the mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/25) -- Not a great video,but it show how I'm loading my logs onto my mill without using any ...

    Re: Homemade tooth setter and other things
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/25) -- Thanks Gene Wengert. ...

    Re: New Sawyer w/new solar kiln needs help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25/23) -- Yes, Sir I do, but for the life of me, I cannot understand the math equations. ...

    Re: What to do with painted HeartPine Flooring to Sell
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- Sell it as-is. Or bag it in stripper. Heavy duty poly tubing from Uline. Soy Gel stri ...

    Re: barn wood i.d.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- Sell it as-is. Or bag it in stripper. Heavy duty poly tubing from Uline. Soy Gel stri ...

    Re: simple and quick way to get a very straight cut on a live edge board
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- Froe, mallet, shooting board and plane. ...

    Re: Heinrich's elm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- Zelkova is actually in the elm family. The wood in the picture is most likely Zelkova ...

    Re: Build your own solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- There will be three pieces that are about 10' long--the floor, the front wall and the ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- I see what you were saying now Dave...I thought you had a setup besides the cylinder ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- oh ok thanks. ...

    Wood movement across large widths
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- I wasnt quite sure under what heading to post this question, but thought I would star ...

    Re: live edge weeping cherry tables
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- Nice wood, but I sure wished you would have used wood, or even fabricated steel for t ...

    live edge weeping cherry tables
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- live edge weeping cherry tables 2 more winter projects ...

    Re: Second Log I've Cut with my Bandsawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- I wasn't sure if using those big 27'' tires would work. Those wheels are 50 pounds ea ...

    Re: Second Log I've Cut with my Bandsawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/25) -- Very nice, consistent cutting. I've always been skeptical about using tires for bandw ...

    Re: Staining on white oak lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25/23) -- This appears to be sticker stain. Here is an article explaining its cause. https:/ ...

    Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- I built a dining room table for my daughter from Poplar lumber that was approximately ...

    Re: Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- The answer to your question is yes, expect the top to expand in the summer as the rel ...

    Re: Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- Many tables are purposely built with the skirts too short to start with leaving a gap ...

    Re: Table Top and Skirt Shrinkage
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- Thank you for the prompt response and the kiln vs. air dry. I realize that the physic ...

    Re: Building a wood fired kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- Wood-fired kilns should be designed so that the flue gases do not go into the kiln, b ...

    Re: Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- A set of standards for measurements, and grading rules are maintained by the National ...

    Re: Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- Well... looks like I 'got me some learnin' to do' (that's hillbilly for 'I need to hi ...

    Re: Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- Let me just add that when you say 4/4 (1") that's in the rough. Typically at a h ...

    Re: Best Bandmill for Long Timbers??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/25) -- you can cut a 40' log on a 20' mill simply by cutting 1/2 then turn the log and cut t ...

    alaska chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/24) -- I'm thinking about buying aMK III chainsaw mill not to get into the sawing business ...

    Re: SLAB SAWING with BIG SAW
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/24) -- Thanks for the more details. Of course it would work with a cantilever mill. You jus ...

    Re: SLAB SAWING with BIG SAW
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/24) -- Junkyard Wars... loved the show, even sent in a demo video to try to get on it. Nice ...

    Re: Dark paint dry times
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/24/22) -- Thanks for the responses. Looks like I just need to let it sit. I had let it sit overnigh ...

    Re: Photo of my way to load big logs on the mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/24) -- Very nice - thanks for posting that. ...

    Re: Mold mildew on red oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/24/21) -- Yes Tim, it is intended as an outdoor piece. I chose the linseed because I believ ...

    Re: Mold mildew on red oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/24/21) -- The evidence of the dark staining in the heart of the wood seat area shows that f ...

    Re: Mold mildew on red oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/24/21) -- There is a thread recently on appropriate finishes for teak furniture that mentio ...

    Re: defect in select white oak KD
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/24) -- Did you buy the lumber "with defect"? If so, it is yours unless they will ...

    Re: defect in select white oak KD
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/24) -- We bought the lumber as Select 6/4 rift white oak and there was no mention of defect ...

    Russian vs. American White Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/24) -- What is the actual difference in appearance and Janka rating for Russian white oak i ...

    Re: large oak burl
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/24) -- I can't imagine anything harder to dry than a White Oak burl. ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24/22) -- Update: I decided to spring for the MS881. It is a bit more powerful and heavier. ...

    Solar Kiln Interior Paint
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24) -- My solar kiln is coming along well, but I've had trouble finding the right product fo ...

    Re: NYle Kiln L200
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24) -- I am interested in getting a Nyle kiln, how old was the vents since you got them? If ...

    Re: NYle Kiln L200
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24) -- The vent kit is brand new. I've only had them for 3 weeks ...

    Re: Steaming/stickering questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24) -- Why must the lumber be tight-stacked for steaming? Is it because stickers will discol ...

    Re: breaking bandmill blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24) -- I agree with Steve. Are they breaking at the weld--bad blades then? If not, then the ...

    breaking bandmill blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24) -- I've had a Norwood sawmill since 2005 and have been using it not fulltime but regular ...

    Re: breaking bandmill blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/24) -- The 2 biggest blade breakers are worn v belts where the blade hits the wheel and have ...

    Re: Business costs regarding choice of wood fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24/22) -- i guess they have the best wood fence posts here. i couldn't agree any better with ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- Do you have any guidelines for the weight of 1000 BF? If not, go to the right side of ...

    Re: Species id ?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- The wood is not Pacific Madrone. I have attached a photo of Madrone for comparison. I ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- Use the weight data for hackberry wood, as it is comparable to camphor laurel. ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- Unfortunately camphor Laurel is not in the list regards Stuart ...

    Re: Species id ?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- It looks a lot like white fir to me lol ...

    Re: Species id ?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- Doug Fir can be heavy for a softwood... ...

    guide rollers flange
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- After over 2 million bf I run the flange on the guide rollers 1/4 behind the blade as ...

    Re: guide rollers flange
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/24) -- Sounds like alot of sharpening for one blade.I get around 500 to a 1000 feet before a ...

    1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24/22) -- We recently purchased some land and found trees growing up and through what we tho ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24/22) -- I sure don't see a sawmill there. No log carriage, no shaft to carry a blade. The ...

    Re: hit the skids.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- Tim, I had some time to review your website. I like your style.The view from your cab ...

    Re: hit the skids.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- WOW 660 Eagle Scouts!!!! What a HONOR!!! Congrats to them ALL, a GREAT achievement!!! ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- Rod I have been thinking about adding a power feed to our mill. I see you have a link ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- Lester, I think a car window motor wont work because it is a lot smaller when a wheel ...

    cutting laminate flooring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- I want to lay about 200' of laminate flooring and I am considering using an abrasive ...

    Re: stairway I built from my homemade mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- Locust does work well a fence post for sure. I have split my fair share. Not so much ...

    Solar kiln : Leave Circulation fans on after sunset
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- Hi, I build my solar kiln a few years ago and it's working very well. I had to move i ...

    Re: stairway I built from my homemade mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- Post and beam frame as it shrinks you have to go around and harmmer in the wooden pag ...

    Re: Is there a practical limit to how small a kiln can be?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- If the lumber is fairly dry, you can put it in a heated room...120 F and 25% - 30% RH ...

    Re: Solar kiln : Leave Circulation fans on after sunset
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/24) -- Continue until the kiln cools and the RH inside reaches over about 50% RH with dry lu ...

    Re: LUMBER GRADES
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24/25) -- Talk to your lumber supplier about exactly what you need. Most of them are willing ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- Some friends are trying to save the oldest cabin in my home county in South central A ...

    pine/spruce logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- i have some white pine and white spruce logs 8"-12" that were cut a year ag ...

    hit the skids.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- I am from Hutchinson, Kansas and I am a hobbiest/logger woodworker. I am involved wit ...

    inaccurate miter cuts DW718
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- i have adjusted the fence, made bevel adjustments and changed the blade. I bought thi ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- Gene, your comment that today's wood is not as rot resistant as it used to be intrigu ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- The Wood Handbook has recently indicated that baldcypress, redwood and pines have a d ...

    Re: cruisers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- Jon, have you tried posting on the Forestry forum part of Woodweb? You might get a be ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/24) -- Oops! ...future editions of this text. ...

    Re: Rank 6 methods of stabilizing moisture level of small kiln dried boards
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/24) -- #1 will work well. #2 will work well, but you can skip the vacuum. A little air when ...

    Re: Moisture level fluctuation during transportation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/24) -- If you want to be super safe, just wrap the material with a couple of layers of lasti ...

    Re: Florida Live Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/24) -- I don't mill live oak, due to my diesel / oil blade lube will not cut the pitch off t ...

    Re: Florida Live Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/24) -- So that pretty much kills this grand idea. Thanks for all of your help guys. ...

    DIY 5 foot wide bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/24) -- video below of a 5 foot wide homemade bandsaw mill vs chainsaw mill. ...

    Short needle pine for pier
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/24) -- Hi I would like to build a small (12 by 12') pier over the edge of a pond. We have ab ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/24) -- I've met with you on several occasions and you've mentioned that, to eliminate the mo ...

    Re: RE: Better blades producing less sawdust
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/24) -- What species are you milling? Some, such as cottonwood, need a wider kerf (more set t ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/24) -- Go to this link in knowledge base.. http://www.woodweb.com/knowledge_base/ShopBuilt_B ...

    Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/24) -- I made a video this morning of the bandsaw blade sharpner I made from a chainsaw shar ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/24) -- I saw that a few years ago and I thought it was a great idea. I tried a blade out on ...

    Re: Homemade blade sharpener from a chainsaw sharpener
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/24) -- Better link.. ...

    Re: Milling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24/22) -- Hopefully you sealed the ends with Anchorseal or a water based paint after bucking ...

    Re: Bandmill power feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24/22) -- Convert your Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill manual crank feed into an efficient power fee ...

    Re: Sawmill and Woodlot Magazine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24/22) -- Hi, Unfortunately, magazines and such are becoming a way of the past. ...

    Re: Powder post or Ambrosia?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24) -- "or just attack/feed in the cambium area" Depends on species and level of i ...

    Re: low humidity
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24) -- The first tHing to do is to compare the DB and the WB readings when the WB has no wic ...

    Re: Wood Identification
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24) -- No one can say with any certainty what it is based on one fuzzy image of stained flat ...

    Finally going to build a Solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24) -- Due to limited space out on my parking lot here at the shop in LR AR. I need to make ...

    Re: Finally going to build a Solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/24) -- The big concern with such products is how they will perform when the temperature gets ...

    Re: LUMBER GRADES
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24/25) -- Yes! There are grades of white oak that are even higher than FAS Prime, though the ...

    Heinrich's elm
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- this is zelcova it looks like Heinrich's wood ...

    Re: RE: Sawmill pillow block bearing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- Pillow block bearings are very tricky to lubricate. They require a layer of lubricati ...

    Re: RE: Sawmill pillow block bearing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- I'd agree with Gene. As counter productive as it may sound it seems like you may be o ...

    Re: Build your own solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- Dr. Gene - no need to reply. Mark Hedin from the school contacted me. No camper this ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- Hey Dave,Unless I understood wrong Notwood doesn't have or sell any " log lathe& ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- Hey Dave can you send me some pics of that "log lathe" attachment you have ...

    Re: NYle Kiln L200
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- I also have purchased a L200m with power vents but haven't had it shipped yet please ...

    Re: RE: Sawmill pillow block bearing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- I should have added that you need to use the proper lubricant...not all grease is sui ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- The website for the "Cylinder Mill" is... http://www.cylindermill.com/ ...

    Re: RE: Sawmill pillow block bearing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- could the shaft be bent ...

    Re: 8/4 W. Oak R+Q
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- Thank you ...

    California Urban Wood Utilization Conference April 2nd-4th 2015
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- The opportunity to learn about the increasingly relevant topic of urban wood utilizat ...

    Re: California Urban Wood Utilization Conference April 2nd-4th 2015
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- The correct link to the conference http://www.caufc.org/Annual%20Conference ...

    cutting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- Any Advice, I have some white and red oak 10 x 10 timbers that I want to make a bar t ...

    Re: cutting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/24) -- After you cut them, they need to be equalized because the moisture content in center ...

    Re: How you price timber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24/25) -- Do you have any Amish in your area ? Go "shopping" at one of their mills ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Hey Chase, Whomever speced in the angle iron probably think this will make it stronge ...

    Re: Shuanghuan horizontal band sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Hmmmm, Chinese and relatively inexpensive machine in a high production volume, precis ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- The Illinois Wood Utilization Team, in partnership with the Wood Products Department ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- I have owned the Norwood HD26 for about 2 years now. I saw for my own use. I looked @ ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Any mill painted Carolina Panthers BLUE will be awesome indeed. ...

    Re: Build your own solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Here is a 1/2 scale model of the kiln that my grandson (8 years) and I built this wee ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Sorry...that should read HD36. ...

    Re: Older moisture meters-are they a good choice?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- For durability and ease, many people prefer the digital readout meters. The old meter ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- You didn't specify what constitutes long, I have a Log Master LM-4 and recently mille ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Robert, I have done a couple lately, and chose to use the clear grade 5/4" x 6&q ...

    Re: what's the best wood near ocean
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Treated SYP is indeed an excellent choice. If you use 2x6s, they will be graded for s ...

    Re: what's the best wood near ocean
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- Kilgore, Didn't I meet you in a Vonnegut novel? You're right about the Teak. Wish I c ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/24) -- How long is the line bar? With curve sawing, it needs to be really short. Otherwise, ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/23) -- Hi Mike, If you're still having difficulty with this, shoot over an email and I'll w ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/23) -- Thanks for the info. The plan for the wood is to put it in a pole barn, not near any ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/23) -- Thanks guys for the input think I'll go with the woodmaster ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/23) -- I like that AJ simple and effective. I've had a similar idea but using my mill's pow ...

    Re: SLAB SAWING with BIG SAW
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/23) -- There was many hours spent in engineering and trial and error. Does anyone remember ...

    Re: Resawing Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/23) -- You said, "Though the 3 hp motor never bogs down." If you are feeding so s ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/23) -- This is used for carving out bowls: http://www.arbortechusa.com/view/woodworking/min ...

    Re: acclimating lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/23) -- You are not acclimating lumber, you are trying to kiln dry it. Of course you need he ...

    Re: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/23) -- Back at ya !! About 3" of fresh snow on the ground here in the southern tier of ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/23) -- Happy Thanksgiving !!!! ...

    Photo of my way to load big logs on the mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/23) -- Here is my way I load large logs onto my sawmill. Once I get the log close to the mi ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/23) -- Thank you Don, That's what I was lookin' for... 56c for 30 mins. Now all I gotta do ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/23) -- 134F is close enough for government work ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/23) -- Or you could save the effort and just burn it now. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/23/25) -- Brand new to this forum. Reaching out because my father passed away a few months ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/23) -- We have been re sawing some 6/4 and 8/4 select KD rift white oak and we are seeing a ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/23) -- I have a 4" thick slab 42" wide and it has a crack in the middle..it has a ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/23) -- I've always called them pinch dogs. Don't know if these are big enough for your appl ...

    Re: wood slabs checking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/23) -- Did you seal the ends. Is the center of the tree in your timber? ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/23) -- Please could anybody help us how to configure Simatic Step7 for Schelling FHX 2003. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/23/21) -- So if you mark the doors in the hinge bore, how are you staging finished doors for assembl ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/23) -- http://www.downesandreader.com/ironstick/ Do a search on "kiln stick" and t ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/23) -- I am looking for people who can recommend a kiln stick from a supplier they personall ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/23) -- I live in Oregon, the cedar that grows around here is light and weak; I don't even co ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/23) -- That's amazing that you haven't broken a blade ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- Another auction site that I've used is MachineryMax. Good people and bought from them ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- Thank you for the info. My Nyle 200m is on its way. Excited to get started. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- Do you have any guidelines for the weight of 1000 BF? If not, go to the right side of ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- Thank you for responding.The camphor laurel was reasonably fresh from the mill. I hav ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- It sounds as though you didn't know the initial moisture content so that makes it har ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- At 1800 BF of a dense wood, you can expect about 6 gallons will equal 1. % MC. Double ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- I was not able to get into the stack to sample for moisture content so I chose a poin ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- Nice website. Normally we recommend screws go 1/3 the thickness and some screws are c ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- If the core is 32% and the shell is 6% MC, then you could have an average of 20% MC. ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- I assume you are using pins to get the MC. Did you drive the pins halfway into the lu ...

    Re: Dehumidification air speed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- I forgot to mention that I am following Dry Kiln Schedules for Commercial Woods Tempe ...

    Re: Solar Kiln - Fan size and other materials
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- Thank you both. Dr. Wengert's formula lines up with my estimates based on variation f ...

    Re: Solar Kiln - Fan size and other materials
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/23) -- To calculate cfm, we need to assume an air velocity of 100 fpm. Then multiply the vel ...

    Re: Feed back on Hud-Son Oscar 328
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23/23) -- I had an Oscar 36. It was a good setup just be prepared for repairs. My track had ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- First post and I appreciate in advance your comments. I am looking to replace siding ...

    Re: How to dry hemlock to keep bark on
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- You should cut in the winter. The cambium layer is still soft this time of year and n ...

    Standardization of Lumber Sizes
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- Hello, I was wondering if the bigger lumber companies on the west coast (West Fraser ...

    Re: Building an edger on a bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- Ok, so this is an interesting question. If there are Hydraulics on your mill, you cou ...

    Re: Is there a practical limit to how small a kiln can be?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- Mark, I have a wood shop but no sawmill yet. My question is similar to yours as I get ...

    Re: stairway I built from my homemade mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- Ih Mark,nice write up! Maybe I should rxplain a little more. The wood that is in wood ...

    Re: RE: Guide Roller for Bandsaw Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- The way I do it is first I set the band blade wheels so the blade is parallel with th ...

    Re: Re-welding bands?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- Hey Mark, I did a little welding after VoTec in the industry. Never certified Tungste ...

    Re: stairway I built from my homemade mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- Looks like you did a cleaner job on the stringers and steps than on the rail, but may ...

    Video of my 12 volt dual feed cutting a Black Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- This is my first try at cutting with this new dual power feed and it seems like its w ...

    RE: Guide Roller for Bandsaw Mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- Recommended setup procedures for guide rollers after blade installation. ...

    Re: stairway I built from my homemade mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/23) -- No pressure treated and I was going for the rustic look. ...

    Re: Peterson DDC 5000 F vs Dry hardwood logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/23) -- Dry wood does dull faster. What species? I have seen the 5000 H work on aspen and pin ...

    Re: Best Chainsaw for cutting large diameter logs lengthwise
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/23) -- I use a stihl 660 magnum with a 42" bar. with my alaskan mill I can mill a 36&qu ...

    Re: Gang Saw advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/23/25) -- Hi Bill, a gang saw could be a viable option, but standard models might struggle w ...

    Re: Florida Live Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/23) -- Hard and dense, with grain going all directions. Very hard to plane. You'd almost nee ...

    Re: Florida Live Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/23) -- It is extremely hard and so it very difficult to saw, nail and glue. The grain is qui ...

    Re: My first cut on quarter sawing 36'' Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/23) -- Lucas, your close if not correct on the angles of degree.....I don't have the specs n ...

    Re: My first cut on quarter sawing 36'' Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/23) -- Although I don't believe there is a true definition of quartersawn vs. rift vs. plain ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- thanks for the response Gene. One tree I got 5 -10' logs out of and every log had som ...

    Re: "off the stump" moisture content
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- Interesting - my source was publication: FNR-37 - MARKETING AND UTILIZATION Purdue Un ...

    Re: "off the stump" moisture content
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- I looked in the dry kiln operator manual and it's showing the same MC as the original ...

    Re: Pic of radial splitting in yellow poplar see post below
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- How long has this log been cut?? When I cut logs for fire wood I do not seal the ends ...

    Re: "off the stump" moisture content
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- This is indeed interesting. Black ash seems to have a much higher green MC and green ...

    Re: Pic of radial splitting in yellow poplar see post below
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- these appeared as soon as the saw was off and I looked at the end of the log. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- The wood lined kiln is not functional in the US for hardwoods. You need a dehumidifie ...

    Re: picnic table I built from my sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- Nice job Rod. Good looking table. @John Wade good observation but it looks like there ...

    Re: picnic table I built from my sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- Thanks guys. The plans I got to build the picnic table are pretty much standard on ho ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/23) -- It's still kind of in the rought,but maybe this video might give someone some ideas o ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/23) -- Awesome ideas. ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/23/22) -- Milling lumber puts a lot more stress on a saw than cutting firewood. It's running ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/23/22) -- It sounds like your construction will encourage dry wood. Keep plantings away from ...

    Re: making 6x6 fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/23/22) -- I've understood and seen in some I've sawn that a 4x4, 6x6, etc sawn to the side o ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/23/22) -- Nice drawings and design. You may have to get a engineer or architect to sign off ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/23) -- I think??? I have KML bearings on my Hud-Son which I recently replaced due to axle br ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/23) -- Dr. Gene - I plan to take this class and I like using our camper pulled behind my tru ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23/24) -- Perhaps Butternut. BH Davis ...

    Re: wood movement
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- I am concerned about the average humidity where the table is located being 20% RH. If ...

    Building a wood fired kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- I am in the planning stages of building a kiln. I would like to use this to dry as we ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- I meant to say as an alternative to the LT15 you might consider the LT15 wide, wider ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- What is everyone's opinion on the Norwood HD 36 with the 23 hp motor? I was figuring ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- The DRIFTLESS area is an area that was NOT glaciated by the Wisconsin glacier.... Sor ...

    Re: Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- Let me add a bit more to the discussion. For hardwood lumber, 4/4 means that the thic ...

    Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- Yeauh i know... I'm showin' my ignorance, but it's worth it to get the answer. Then t ...

    Re: Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- There are four quarters per inch. one quarter 1/4" two quarters 2/4" 1/2&qu ...

    Re: Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
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    Re: table legs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- Nevermind. I found 'em. I like 'em. ...

    Re: table legs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- No sir, How do I find it? ...

    Re: Kiln Newbie
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/23) -- FWIW: Such a deal. Go for it. What's to lose? But get an iron clad agreement of what ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/22) -- The sooner you get these "logs" sawn, the better. The smallest are likely ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/22) -- Right out of the gates everything cuts perfect. Perfect cuts. Motor not bogging down ...

    Re: Resawing Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/22) -- Here is one possibility...due to the low hp, you must cut slowly and with the number ...

    Re: Resawing Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/22) -- if u can see that much difference in a matched pieces your eyes are better than your ...

    Re: SLAB SAWING with BIG SAW
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/22) -- Looks like a great idea you have came up with. ...

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    Re: recover (formerly) dried lumber exposed to elements
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/22/21) -- That is correct, I wait usually about a week between raw linseed oil coats. I als ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/22) -- I have a simple question I have not found in the archives. Who produces light colored ...

    Re: Forest fuel load reduction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/22) -- Why do you say that? ...

    Re: Snow load
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- If I read this correctly you have trusses of some nature (as can not see them) every ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- just felled a 70 foot rock elm(cork elm) on my property, did not realize that this wo ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- That lower knot in the last photo - it looks like an octopus who is up to no good. :- ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- The end grain kind of looks like yew wood. ...

    Re: Species id ?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- Pacific madrone ...

    Re: Species id ?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- Yew wood knot. ...

    Re: Solar Kiln - Fan size and other materials
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- In the upper right corner of the screen, type in "solar kiln" as a search i ...

    Re: Solar Kiln - Fan size and other materials
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- Ok, I decided to place the baffle about 3" from the back wall. I figure I can al ...

    Re: Solar Kiln - Fan size and other materials
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- Thank you, Dr. Wengert. 1. Right now I have some air dried lumber, but I'd like to do ...

    Re: Solar Kiln - Fan size and other materials
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/22) -- Is this for green or for air dried lumber? What will be the size of the pile of lumbe ...

    Re: Temps and humidity
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/22/23) -- They are not good numbers for a fresh load. You absolutely can't start a cycle at ...

    Re: Ml Campbell water base
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (7/22) -- You probably will need to change your equipment You need all stainless steel Most spray guns ...

    Re: Source for Spalted Maple
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/22) -- I have some 6/4 and a couple logs not sawn yet how much you looking for I am in centr ...

    Re: milling spalted maple and pecan
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/22) -- Thanks ya'll, appreciate the responses. Unfortunately I am a tree service, so timing ...

    Re: Thick walnut mantles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/22) -- Thanks for the advice on the walnut, we do have three with natural edge on them and t ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- Do you have friends or relatives who are prepared to help you muscle a mill down the ...

    CNC Carving A Trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- I've had a designer ask about making a custom bench. My sketch below. They would like ...

    Re: CNC Carving A Trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- I believe you need to look for a species that is fairly light weight. You might be ab ...

    Re: CNC Carving A Trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- I threw out a number of around 10k for the log only and that didn't seem to shock the ...

    Re: CNC Carving A Trunk
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- How about an alternative...buy a large log, saw it into parallel pieces maybe 3” thic ...

    Florida Live Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- I would like to know if there are any good uses for live oak. I am researching sawing ...

    Re: RE: Sawmill pillow block bearing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- Worked over 50 years with bearings. A bearing should never have more than 25 to 30 pe ...

    Re: My first cut on quarter sawing 36'' Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/22) -- thanks,ML! ...

    Moisture Content Measurements on KDAT Southern Pine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/22/22) -- Any advice or guidelines on being able to check the moisture content KDAT Southern ...

    Re: 4x4 Lumber cut lengthwise on 45 degree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/22) -- See if you can find a guy with a bandsaw sawmill. You will have to make some sort of ...

    "off the stump" moisture content
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/22) -- In reviewing the "off the stump" moisture content of common hardwoods, ash ...

    Re-welding bands?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/22) -- I searched the archives and only found one old thread but wondered if anyone had any ...

    Re: picnic table I built from my sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/22) -- The table looks nice but one thing I noticed was that the seat sets outboard of the l ...

    Re: Reason to Use Your Calculator
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/22) -- That was fun to watch John. I wish Richaaarrrd was someone I knew. He'd probably be f ...

    picnic table I built from my sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/22) -- just thought i would show what kind of things you can build with the wood from your s ...

    Re: RE: Wood changing colors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/22) -- That really has a lot to do with weather and how there stored outdoors, how much mois ...

    Re: Making a cut to avoid cracking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/22) -- Thank you for the advice, But do you think that (image 2) three cuts instead of one f ...

    Re: Deadpiling wood in a kiln year round
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/22) -- If you want 7.0% MC, then you will be fine if you keep the kiln at about 35% RH. Temp ...

    Re: Here's how I sharpen my band blades by hand
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/22) -- Harold, right,it 90 dregrees on all the teeth. Dave, I really have no idea what I'm d ...

    Homemade tooth setter and other things
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/22) -- Video I made today of my tooth setter,log loading system and my power feed I'm planni ...

    Re: New facility and beetles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/23) -- I had an incident with ppb years ago. From what I learned then is the ppb will not ...

    Re: Going over a nitro cellulose with a Precat
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/22/22) -- So far, this is what I am reading and being told: It looks like on the sds that Precat Mag ...

    Re: PLEASE Advice on what to do with the logs from my tree service.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/22) -- I get mostly pin oak, spruce pine sharp short needle, white pines long fluffy need ...

    Re: Am I being paranoid? Tree felling and possible lengthwise splitting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/22) -- Radial sawing is the same as sawing parallel to the split. As the split follows th ...

    Re: Am I being paranoid? Tree felling and possible lengthwise splitting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/22) -- A friend suggested radial sawing would be a good way to mill these logs. Less volu ...

    Re: Black Walnut Tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/22) -- The limbs can be risky sawing due to stress on the growth pattern is usually one s ...

    Re: Sawing a dead tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/22) -- I've had more issues with hickory than any other species. Little mounds of sawdust ...

    Re: differance between cedar and cypress tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/22) -- I don't think anybody would find it economically feasible to bother with salvaging ...

    Re: Solar kiln : Leave Circulation fans on after sunset
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22/22) -- This is usually going to mean that two or three hours after sunset is when they sh ...

    RE: Sawmill pillow block bearing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22) -- We have a large horizontal bandsaw mill with two 30-inch wheels. This sawmill can han ...

    Re: Band saw water tank refill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22) -- According to me, you must use automatic refiller for your tank. It is bit costly, but ...

    Re: Need a book or manual on sawyer terminology.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22) -- Thank you Eric. Thank you staff. I'm on it. ...

    Re: wood shrinkage calculator
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/22) -- Bill - the calculator for sycamore is now working correctly. Thank you for pointing t ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/22) -- The LT15 is real close to the bottom on production capability. LT15 might be a better ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/22) -- I agree that the LT 15 is small and low production...I think the LT 40-HD is a better ...

    Re: Seal
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/22) -- In terms of preventing new end checks on a freshly sawn end, Ancchorseal performs ver ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/22) -- Well logs are the problem I guess. Calling around and I can't find much of anything. ...

    new old stock chestnut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/22) -- I hope this is the correct place for this . I have an opportunity to get ahold of app ...

    Re: Kiln Newbie
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/22) -- If you have production in mind, completely off the grid is not an option yet. The bal ...

    curve gang sawing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/22) -- curve gang sawing hardwood logs, what would be a primary cause of the linebar side of ...

    Need to kill some bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/21) -- I have the opportunity to get a lot of walnut (5000+ bf) from a friends widow who pa ...

    Re: Need to kill some bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/21) -- A portable propane or electric heater might work, but specific effort would have to ...

    Re: good planers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/21) -- If you have a sawmill and wanting to run rough lumber I would purchase a Newman bran ...

    Faster way to straighten a cupped lamination?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/21) -- Recently laminated a bunch of reclaim fir tops. Given the weather the heaters got cr ...

    Re: Resawing Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/21) -- First, watch the video posted on the Cabinetmaking Forum: Band saw blades: What to o ...

    Re: Resawing Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/21) -- I have by all means had better production out of a blade with less teeth. My only pr ...

    acclimating lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/21) -- I have a stack of around 100 2x10s that I want to use as decking for a ceiling over ...

    How long to dry Douglas Fir after out in elements
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/21) -- Hi everyone, I have recently acquired a massive amount of weathered Doug fir that ha ...

    Re: recover (formerly) dried lumber exposed to elements
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/21) -- I can see that. It did get soaked pretty good during thunderstorms but it's not like ...

    Re: recover (formerly) dried lumber exposed to elements
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/21) -- Sorry, should be 6/4 and 4/4 wood. ...

    Re: Business costs regarding choice of wood fence posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/21) -- Yes, highly recommend Black Locust for your fence posts. We install a lot of split r ...

    Re: Need a mill to cut 5,000-10,000 BF per day
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/21/22) -- Every band mill mfr will give you optimal per hour ratings for their mills at a gi ...

    Re: Can't get separation between wet and dry bulbs...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/21) -- I suspect that your wet-bulb does not have a. Wick on and near the end of the bulb th ...

    Re: Forest fuel load reduction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/21) -- That is pure comedy gold right there! ...

    Re: kiln roof
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/21) -- It's a insulation purpose to help keep from losing the temp achieved during the dayli ...

    Re: Machinery pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/21) -- Ex-Factory and IRS (Industrial Recovery Services) both have links here, usually withi ...

    Re: Machinery pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/21) -- Used machinery around here is getting to the point where it's not worth the effort to ...

    Re: Cantec straight line saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/21/25) -- You replaced the chain, did you replace the guides? ...

    Temps and humidity
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/21/23) -- I have my solar kiln (VT style) up and running here in Texas, and it is getting ho ...

    Re: Mini Kiln questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/21) -- You'll need a super slow cycle at the beginning. A solar kiln in Texas in the summer ...

    Re: Does 150 year old wood become permanently dry?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/21) -- No, unless it has a moisture barrier on its surface or is imbedded with some chemical ...

    12 volt dual feed on a bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/21) -- Just thought I would show you my new inprove powerfeed on my homamade bandsaw mill in ...

    Re: 40 inch diameter log in solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/21) -- I very much appreciate all your input. Ec Aumiller I' am all with you on getting it d ...

    Re: 40 inch diameter log in solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/21) -- I am starting to think that it might be best to find a client with a covered pergola ...

    Re: 40 inch diameter log in solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/21) -- Heinrich, Any of the softwoods or hardwoods with lower specific gravities (say around ...

    Re: Thick walnut mantles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/21) -- Keep the pith out of the pieces, seal the ends, dry it slowly, and they may turn out ...

    Re: 40 inch diameter log in solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/21) -- Thanks Mark, that makes sense and I'll look into that the next time around. My intent ...

    Re: First solar kiln load results
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/21/25) -- Your detailed tracking and sample-based MC analysis was helpful to read—especially ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/21) -- On top of location the killer is how many of the logs are actually 36" and how m ...

    Re: Redwood getting black stains right after cutting
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/21) -- To eliminate iron tannate stain, put a few drops of oxalic acid on them. Check a hard ...

    Timber Frame Barn
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/21) -- I'm planning to start a timber frame barn, 36 x 40 feet, four bents, three bays (24 x ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/21) -- I put a new blade on today, perfect cuts again . I have already found a new place to ...

    Re: My first cut on quarter sawing 36'' Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/21) -- Here's a quick hand sketched print showing three different ways to cut a log. Quarter ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/21) -- If the problem is the blade, we would expect to see a repeating pattern. For example, ...

    NC State University 51st Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/21/22) -- NC State University's 51st Dry Kiln Operator's Short Course will be held in Raleig ...

    Re: Wood boring bees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/21) -- Just my 2 cents. The Wood Doc is as usual on the money. I was astounded that the litt ...

    Reason to Use Your Calculator
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/21) -- This guy could have saved his truck: http://www.adventure-journal.com/2014/04/moments ...

    Heat treating lumber for export/import
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21/25) -- In the heat treating for export listings online all I see are companies that provi ...

    Powder post or Ambrosia?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- Hoping someone can help with identifying what type of critter tracks I'm seeing in an ...

    Re: Powder post or Ambrosia?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- Beetle....which one??? BUT I'll guess Powder Post....That limb reminds me of hickory ...

    Re: Powder post or Ambrosia?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- Ambrosia is a powderpost beetle. The PPB we really worry about is the lyctid PPB as i ...

    Re: RE: Wood changing colors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- IF it's done correctly it an be beautiful Spalt. Poplar and maple are the prettiest. ...

    Re: RE: Wood changing colors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- Pretty sure 3-4 year old poplar and red oak will be rotted and filled with bugs. Popl ...

    RE: Wood changing colors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- If the log is outside being rained on for 3 to 4 years, does the wood change color an ...

    Re: RE: Wood changing colors
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- Rot. ...

    Making a cut to avoid cracking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- Dear all, I am intend to replace a wall with an European Oak beam of 25cm square and ...

    Re: Making a cut to avoid cracking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/21) -- My preference is the top picture. The third pix will affect strength quite a bit. Ker ...

    Re: New facility and beetles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21/23) -- Powder post beetles can go dormant for many years. I would calculate in the cost o ...

    Re: Dehumidification H20 output monitoring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21/22) -- Answer to question about my dehumidifier and comments re: same. I was fortunate to ...

    Re: Dehumidification H20 output monitoring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21/22) -- If you stay below 110F a household dehumidifier works fine with AD lumber. Above a ...

    Re: Dehumidification H20 output monitoring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21/22) -- What dehumidifier are you using? ...

    Re: Boring Beetle infestation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21) -- I've never had any of my osage lumber attacked beyond the barky fringes of live edge ...

    Re: My first log I've cut with my homebade bandsaw mill.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21) -- Rich,it does look like its unsteady some what. It has v wheels. I have added saw guar ...

    Re: wood shrinkage calculator
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/21) -- Looks like a software glitch. I got the same thing. ...

    chipping in melamine mid book stack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- We have 4 different Giben panel saws where I work. On one particular saw we are getti ...

    Re: Joining wet planks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- I think you will have problems due to the very high shrinkage as it dries, especially ...

    hygrometers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- Hello all, I'm trying to find a source to purches hygrometers to hang in dry kilns an ...

    Re: How to cut a diamond shaped panel
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- If you don't have the large equipment to do as David suggest, you can make a router j ...

    Re: Best Bandmill for Long Timbers??
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- How long are we talking about? Does the mill need to be portable? What diameter, spec ...

    Re: Got my homemade mill kind of running
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- The blade as about 20 thousand set. I noticed the idler wheel side of the blade is po ...

    Re: Got my homemade mill kind of running
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- Thanks for posting. I've always wondered how you true up tire bandwheels. Hope the bl ...

    Re: Check out this 52" maple log
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/21) -- Nice slabber. How do you keep sawdust from piling up? Now I know how to mill curve lo ...

    Re: Eastern white pine for projects
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/20) -- If you don't care about a customer calling you about piles of frass on the floor, th ...

    Turbine hvlp spray set up
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (12/20) -- In the past I have had a well set-up spray rig with DeVilbiss hvlp guns, a pressure pot and ...

    Re: good planers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/20) -- We'll all I can tell you about are Woodmaster planers. My son is building a house, 1 ...

    Re: Band saw water tank refill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/20) -- It turned out that the tubing from the tank to the saw is too short to set the water ...

    Re: good planers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/20) -- Second vote for WoodMaster here. I have a 718 planer with the helical head and it is ...

    Resawing Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/20) -- I resaw primarily koa for instrument builders. And I go through blades much to quick ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/20) -- The hole you see is the exit hole. An egg is laid, the larva forms and works it's wa ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/20) -- I understand all that. I rive my stock, shave it with a drawknife following the grai ...

    Re: Machinery pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/20) -- We deal with a lost used machinery and while we do our appraisal, the best method is ...

    Re: Machinery pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/20) -- Nothing like selling it to establish value. Had an auction company do an evaluation ...

    Re: SCMI Vertical Panel Saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20/25) -- Try manualslib.com, or bandsawmanuals.com! ...

    Re: Mold mildew on red oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20/21) -- Linseed oil is the culprit. It is an oil that bacteria/mold/fungi like to eat. St ...

    Re: Bandsaw Blade Re-Sharpening
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- Tommy, I have experiences from some grinders, but not the Cook's. In all of mine it ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- Watch for cracks in the gullet before sharpening. A blade break at the weld is a man ...

    Re: sharpening blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- You might try ordering a stone or two from Norwood to get the correct size. They've ...

    Re: Bandsaw Blade Re-Sharpening
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- On my sharpener you would have to change cam on different spacing. I would think so ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- Nope, it's not the blade. Brand new blades and re-sharpened blades behave exactly th ...

    Re: Slab sawing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- I might suggest that you build a "cradle" for your slabs and out boards us ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- How fast are you feeding the saw at the start of the cut? And what is the thickness ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- could be your blades guides. i set my guides so there is no play in them. if the bla ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- Rod, No play? Does that mean that they are up against the blade and spinning all the ...

    Re: large oak burl
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- Would those recommendations apply to white oak as well ? ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/20) -- yes ...

    Re: Need a mill to cut 5,000-10,000 BF per day
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/20/22) -- It depends on the ability to supply enough logs so the mill is running. It depends ...

    Re: Yield projection of walnut logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/20/22) -- The best log rule is the 1/4 internal log rule. It assumes straight logs. It assum ...

    Re: Need a mill to cut 5,000-10,000 BF per day
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/20/22) -- There will be plenty of logs. . Will run at least 40 or 50 hours per week. . Log s ...

    Re: Yield projection of walnut logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/20/22) -- Gene, In your experience, how does that scale (or any scale) convert to Walnut as ...

    Re: 21% MC in blue pine stair treads
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/20) -- I think there is a product called PEG that is used to control shrinkage as the board ...

    Re: Stolen sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/20/21) -- Per his facebook page... it has been recovered... ...

    kiln roof
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/20) -- Is the double wall really needed on the roof? I am replacing the roof of my Solar Kil ...

    Machinery pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/20) -- I have an older, but solid condition Ogam PO-340 gang rip saw for sale. I have no ide ...

    Re: Boxed heart posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/20) -- Tom has given good info. Let me explain why he is correct. The center portion of the ...

    Stationary Log Carriage for 40' Logs - Best Options for a Newbie
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/20) -- I wish to acquire/customise/fabricate a stationary log carriage or deck for the sole ...

    Re: sulphur fumigation candles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/20) -- The gas does not go deep enough to kill the eggs or insects deep inside the wood, or ...

    Re: hit the skids.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/20) -- Thanks TT. Yes My son just got his eagle. I am the troop camping coordinator. Also Tr ...

    Does 150 year old wood become permanently dry?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/20) -- Does wood that is 150 years old respond to changes in relative humidity in a similar ...

    Re: timbore verses boracare
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Thanks all for the response. Mr Smith The treatment is for powder post beetles (or so ...

    Re: milling spalted maple and pecan
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Milling the pecan and maple are no different than other species. Your trouble with th ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- The wheelchair control probably has a lot of stuff in it that has more than just forw ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- got the motor working,had to use a vehicle headlight as a resistor in place of the ot ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- I want a resistor to take the place of the other motor. The computer won't let anythi ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- looks like adding a resistor will use battery power and does nothing but to fool the ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- yeah I ran the wires from the lights and it fools the computer but I would rather hav ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- I would guess the resistor is built into the wheelchair controls to control the speed ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Thanks Rod for input and in my previous post it was you I was referring to .Dont know ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Now that I think out it you need the control box to control the speed. looks like you ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Okay,got it. Just run those wires over to the motor you have already and hook them up ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Got two 12 volt batteries all ready to go that's no big deal. Figured if I could matc ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- here is a switch you could use for forward and reverse. But therm in a box and you wi ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Sounds like the problem is in the control box. I would bypass the box and wire strigh ...

    Re: mc of core/shell and equilizing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- OK. So the core and the shell will equalize during the final? And will continue to eq ...

    Re: mc of core/shell and equilizing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- It will continue to equalize, but a one percent difference is the best in most cases. ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- the red oak board & batton siding on our house is 35 years old, and still sound. ...

    Re: Best Chainsaw for cutting large diameter logs lengthwise
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- There won't be much opportunity to bump the tip of the bar against the log when milli ...

    Re: 40 inch diameter log in solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- I love the organic shape of the bench. I hope it has straight grain with few knots (o ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- I'm glad to hear RO lasts so long for some of you. In this part of the country it doe ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/20) -- Im looking at a barn that is 40 years old and the exterior siding is made from red oa ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- If your blades are breaking brand new and not at the weld would assume youve checked ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- It sounds like you are sharpening the blades yourself. As I understand "micro fr ...

    WoodMizer boardreturn manual to auto conversion
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- I have LT40HD and have added the WM manual board return. Has anyone done a DIY conver ...

    Re: Rough Sawn
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- I have a 20" floor model bandsaw in the shop, and when I want a ruff texture on ...

    choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- Turner mill was at 100% cutting great , had 2 blades sharpened and now my cuts look l ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- Ty, its the first time I've used this guy to sharpen , actually first time I've had s ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- Could be the guides but I don't think so causing the choppy cuts. And you might be ov ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- So too much set ? Sharpener guy did a bad job? The blade looks like it has alot more ...

    Re: choppy cuts, band saw
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/20) -- The set is causing that. ...

    Re: Log pond
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/20) -- Have you considered using a sprinkler system? That is what I see at lots of log yards ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/20) -- EC, thanks for clarifying. Sorry for the confusion. ...

    Re: Here's how I sharpen my band blades by hand
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/20) -- Rod, It appeared that you ground the face of all the teeth at 90 degrees. Do alternat ...

    Re: Here's how I sharpen my band blades by hand
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/20) -- Rod, thanks for posting the video. I'm amazed that you can be consistent enough to ge ...

    New facility and beetles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20/23) -- After 16 years in business on family property we have the opportunity to relocate ...

    New Sawyer w/new solar kiln needs help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20/23) -- Hello, I bought my saw approx. a year ago cut up some slabs and built a solar kiln ...

    Re: New Sawyer w/new solar kiln needs help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20/23) -- I suppose you have this guide to operation of the Virginia Tech kiln? Lots of vide ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- I do believe it is slippery elm. It is indeed elm and slippery has more early pores, ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- As I look at the last picture, it does seem that in some places there is but one row ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- I hope this photo helps to clarify a bit better. Are these the elm typical zig zag li ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- I agree that if we could see a small section (1" is fine) where you used a sharp ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- Thanks guys, I'll post a better cut and focused close-up of the end grain tonight. ...

    Re: Got and 7.5 hp electric motor for my LT15
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- Thanks Per-Olov, I'm not too concerned about the travel, but not sure about changing ...

    Re: Got and 7.5 hp electric motor for my LT15
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- If it is acceptable with the weight horizontaly you can reduce the work to crank the ...

    Re: Stabilizing red oak with PEG 300
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- Nothing wrong with PEG 300 Question 1. Much over 3" thick means 3" thick to ...

    Re: Stabilizing red oak with PEG 300
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- Heinrich, Are you sure about the 300 weight? I seem to remember that 1000 is the corr ...

    Re: Stabilizing red oak with PEG 300
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- Thank you Gene, it doesn’t sound like PEG is the solution to my issues yet. With the ...

    Re: Got and 7.5 hp electric motor for my LT15
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- It is a brand-new motor still in the crate. However, my friend that gave it to me had ...

    Re: Got and 7.5 hp electric motor for my LT15
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- That must be a very old motor, it is more than double the weight of a typical modern ...

    Re: Numbers divided by a slash? 4/4, 5/4 etc...
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- Actually Bruce, I was able to print the whole book from the website. Thanks Eric. ...

    Second Log I've Cut with my Bandsawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/20) -- Here's a video of the second log I've cut up. I had to do a little adjustment at the ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20/23) -- Really good info on the differences between chainsaw and portable sawmills. ...

    Re: Shuanghuan horizontal band sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- Robert. Sorry I'm not familiar with those. I'm not sure what your needing or wanting ...

    RE: Walnut Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- On Northeast walnut, what harm is there, if any, to the color of the walnut if you cu ...

    Re: Shuanghuan horizontal band sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- Thanks Tim, it’s high production volume we need as well as precision and this saw is ...

    Shuanghuan horizontal band sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- We are seriously considering buying a Shuanghuan horizontal band sawmill to slice up ...

    Re: RE: Walnut Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- No difference in color, but you get bugs and mold in the sapwood, and more waste from ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- Do I understand that your buyer will take every piece of lumber, so long as it is fla ...

    Re: Sealing the ends
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- Anchorseal does come in a formulation with antifreeze. ...

    Seal
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- Is there any thing better than Anchor Seal? What? Why or why not? ...

    Re: How to cut a diamond shaped panel
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- I see your drawing as a diamond shaped raised panel, coming to a point in the center, ...

    How to cut a diamond shaped panel
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- The attached drawing is a front entrance door. We usually cut the 'Diamond ' panels b ...

    Re: Growing black locust in MN
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- Thanks for the posts. I was looking for a fast growing wood that I could plant and ha ...

    Re: WoodMaxx bandsaw blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/20) -- Tom....The sales rep contacted me & is sending a 7&10 degree hook blade for t ...

    Re: Sawing a dead tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/19) -- If it is hickory, powder post beetles may be a problem. I've had more issues with hi ...

    Re: Band saw water tank refill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/19) -- I have what is called a jiggller hose. It is a siphon hose with a check ball in one ...

    good planers
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/19) -- I was wandering if anyone could recommend a good planer . My brother in law has a sa ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- Indeed, the ambrosia beetle, which is a PPB that prefers wetter wood, brings the amb ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- The issue with true powder post beetles is not the tiny hole. It's the long channels ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- I agree with rich c. Brash oak will be found in slow growth wood (more than 7 rings ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- Fascinating! To be more specific to my situation, I am building Windsor chairs with ...

    tree trunk table top cupping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- I’ve let this base dry for three years in my attic. It is approximately 2-3” thick. ...

    Re: homemade kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- Yes, yes and no. A heat pump kiln is also called a dehumidifier. The heat is pumped ...

    Re: tree trunk table top cupping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- The reason for the warp is moisture content difference from one side to the other. G ...

    Re: homemade kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/19) -- That won't work very well or last very long. It will use a lot more energy than if y ...

    Bandsaw Blade Re-Sharpening
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/19) -- When re-sharpening a bandsaw blade with the Cook “Cat Claw” or any other re-sharpeni ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/19) -- I have leveled everything several times, but I will check this again. I can't see wh ...

    Re: cutting irregular shaped logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/19) -- Thanks Steve, that's brilliant. That'll solve my problem for sure and will add versa ...

    Need a mill to cut 5,000-10,000 BF per day
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/19/22) -- Hello, Does anyone know of a mill that can cut 5,000-10,000 bf of southern yellow ...

    Re: Brushable Lacquer Recipe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (9/19) -- Again, thanks for the input, and appreciate that you would take time to do your own testing. ...

    Re: bandsaw bed guides
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/19) -- I'm no fan of those swing up log stops, like the vertical ones way better, keep in mi ...

    Re: bandsaw bed guides
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/19) -- I ment to say ''face''. Also they sale seamless square tubing like they use for recei ...

    Re: bandsaw bed guides
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/19) -- Use a lever on the fase side of the log to get your 90 degree. ...

    Re: Question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/19) -- Also, the logs contain a lot of sapwood which is usually not desired in the sawn prod ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19/23) -- A friend of mine found this. Wanted to share! https://youtu.be/AU2MOZZa6GM ...

    Re: Boxed heart posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- If you saw 4 posts from a 12x12 cant, you'll be sawing through the heart both ways. T ...

    Boxed heart posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Hey there, I'm starting to cut 6x6 poplar timbers for posts in a garage I'm going to ...

    Re: Log stockpile quantity
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- You asked if anyone knows. I am certain someone does. As for counting the sticks - th ...

    Solar Kiln - Fan size and other materials
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- This is a project I've been planning for a long time. I'm building a portable solar k ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- I guess your definition of a CNC machine is is different then mine. I myself have bee ...

    Re: I found a maket for my lumber,RR ties
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Rod, good to see that you are progressing with your mill. The RR tie market is pretty ...

    Re: I found a maket for my lumber,RR ties
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Well David, I have considered those things you speek of, but I still have not found a ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Those machines are still programmed by a human. In the case of the thermwood its simp ...

    Re: Slab sawing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Probably not what you're looking for, but I stack the slabs on a trailer with a wood ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Here is a picture of one of the guys who logged for Pierson lumber loading my log dec ...

    Re: Thick, Large Black Walnut Slabs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- So you are convinced that the air conditioner in your house will dry the slabs. How a ...

    Re: My sawdust pile
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Yes I have,but for now I'm using it for mulch to build up the soil. ...

    Re: My sawdust pile
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/19) -- Ever think about making wood pellets? ...

    Re: Here is a video of how my hand sharpened blade cuts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/19) -- Well I would never talk down about getting things done on your own,,, my hat is off t ...

    stairway I built from my homemade mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/19) -- has about 400 board feet in it and has 42 steps. ...

    Re: milling spalted maple and pecan
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- Congrats. Milling....hmmm...At this point it's considered rustic. So here's your choi ...

    milling spalted maple and pecan
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- Hello, I have a small tree service, and have removed a large pecan from a customers y ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- Looking closer at your pictures I see what looks like a heat sink that runs from the ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- Don't no much about yours,but this is how I set mine up . first video of how I buit t ...

    Re: wheelchair motor wiring for auto feed
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- And it works,12 volt power feed ...

    mc of core/shell and equilizing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- according to kiln dryers operation manual the instructions for equalizing say to star ...

    Re: anyone ever charred wood for perseving aka Shou sugi ban
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- all the info regarding Shou-sugi-ban is to lightly charr the wood then seal with oil. ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/19) -- Red oak is a poor choice for a barn. It is not durable like white oak. When it comes ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/19) -- Unless you are way out in the hinterland you'd be better off finding someone with a p ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/19) -- Im pretty much with rich here. Your going to be scouring ebay/craigslist/FB yardsale ...

    Re: RE: Table Making-- Best Method
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/19) -- Get a copy of "Understanding Wood" by Bruce Hoadley. It is a great resource ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/19) -- The blades are breaking in random areas, but not at the weld. ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/19) -- Are they breaking at the weld? ...

    Re: Wood Boring Insect Larva Prevention
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/19) -- One sure-fire way to get rid of the bugs is to burn that thing down now. I'll provide ...

    Re: My first cut on quarter sawing 36'' Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/19) -- The video below is some of the lumber I got out of the log. ...

    Re: Green logs for furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/19/22) -- I know the willow furniture guys all harvest their Willow in the coldest part of w ...

    Re: Green logs for furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/19/22) -- Spring is better for easy stripping of bark. I had some small walnut trees, about ...

    Re: Dehumidification H20 output monitoring
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/19) -- That's how I did it with my homebuilt dehumidification kiln. I ran a hose from the de ...

    Re: Calabash Wood Dowels
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/19) -- Because this tree is highly valued for its medicinal properties, it is really rare to ...

    Re: Wood boring bees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/19) -- Genes post with regards to the bees is spot on. They dont eat the wood, they merely u ...

    Re: Log pond
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/19) -- I'd call the NRCS, Natural Resource Conservation Services, in your county, they can a ...

    Re: New Sawyer w/new solar kiln needs help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19/23) -- Not the advice you are after, but YouTube is always one of the places I would look ...

    Re: Value of Pecan wood logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19/22) -- Thanks to all of you for your responses regarding the pecan wood from the tree tha ...

    Re: Finishing an air dried stack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- OK, so here is what I did. I did a microwave test as per Lamb as I did not see Gene's ...

    Re: Finishing an air dried stack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- The moisture meter you have will measure the wettest spot alone the pins. So, if you ...

    Re: Finishing an air dried stack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- So, I have tried all sorts of things to push the last 2.5% of water out of the lumber ...

    Re: Finishing an air dried stack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- I have built a lot of furniture using air dried walnut & cherry with a moisture c ...

    Re: Finishing an air dried stack
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- Thanks Gene. I am going to test a piece of the wood with the oven or microwave method ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood for exterior patio furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- RH, Thank you for your insightful answer. I am not looking for railroad ties exactly ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood for exterior patio furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- Get wood from the lower sections of cattle barns. Amazing how polished the boards get ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood for exterior patio furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- I get used cedar poles from my local utility site. Only the bottom is treated the res ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood for exterior patio furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/19) -- Seems like a lot of work for a product that is both cheap and bad looking. As for but ...

    Dry Pine log weight estimation
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19/24) -- Hi there, If anyone can help us from this forum, we'd truly appreciate it. Our hou ...

    Old nyle l200 won't heat up
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19/23) -- I purchased an older L200 nyle kiln last year and it was a game changer for our fa ...

    Re: how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19/22) -- Building techniques make the major difference on durability. I have a hunting cabi ...

    Re: Boxed heart posts
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19/22) -- This is the core of the message that needs to gotten out to young high school grad ...

    Re: Help identifying a tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19/22) -- I think your neighbour is referring to the hickory like what others said. ...

    Re: Does anyone have access to a disc chipper?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- Where are you located? I have a tractor mounted, PTO driven chipper. It has a hydraul ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- That's why I generically mentioned elm. There are some signs of early decay showing i ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- If you can get / show a cleaner cut on the end grain, Elm has a little zigzag pattern ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood type and value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- Assuming that this is a softwood, the difference within an individual growth ring has ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood type and value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- Is it off the house? Cedar and fir are extremely brittle at that age. Removing split ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood type and value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- Thanks for the help. ...

    Stabilizing red oak with PEG 300
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- The bench I carved from a red oak log is 40 inches wide and 10 to 15 inches or more t ...

    Got and 7.5 hp electric motor for my LT15
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- A good friend who had a machine shop just gave me a new 3540 rpm, 7.5 hp 3 ph, cast i ...

    Re: Got and 7.5 hp electric motor for my LT15
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- We have a 7,5 kW (10 hp) cast iron motor. I can't say its weight but it can be someth ...

    Re: Need a book or manual on sawyer terminology.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- The Wood Handbook - and the updated 2010 version - is available at WOODWEB's Knowledg ...

    Wood Mizer 3500
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/19) -- Does anyone have any information on the how much a Woodmizer 3500 will cut per hour c ...

    Re: Final stages in dh kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- You seem to have a great understanding of the EMC of air as related to the MC of wood ...

    Re: Final stages in dh kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- When I said "increase the heat," usually you only heat it for four hours an ...

    Re: Sealing green wood (entire board)
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Hi Keith, Thanks for the tip but from what I've read that doesn't quite do the trick ...

    Re: White oak crossgrain and better cutting.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- So, defending the sawyer. Is it a good practice to run heartwood in multiple boards, ...

    Re: White oak crossgrain and better cutting.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- If you didn't communicate with the sawyer what you wanted, then there is no reason to ...

    Re: Joining wet planks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- I think you are wanting to run them across a jointer or in a planer..? A big problem ...

    Re: Joining wet planks
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Sure it's possible. But who knows what it will look like, or even if it will fit back ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Your most important number, when figuring our whether this will be profitable is your ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Thanks for the thoughtful reply. Support equipment- I have a 2.5 ton 20 ft flatbed so ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Thanks for your reply Eric. The food on the table aspect is not a concern for me righ ...

    Sealing the ends
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- I just some oak and maple sawed out and it's up in the barn stacked and stuck. It's n ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- The purpose of a guide is to assure that the blade does not deviate significantly fro ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Dr. Wengert: Th guide wheels are flanged with no bottom support for the blade. The bl ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- It looks like the guides are doing more than guiding. They are also tensioning. Is th ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Correction ...guides do need frequent.... ...

    Re: Bandsaw mill blade solution freezing during the winter
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Windshield washer fluid ...

    Re: Growing black locust in MN
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/19) -- Can't comment on the viability of locust in MN, but am willing to offer some insights ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/18) -- Interesting! Thanks, Elia ...

    Re: Chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/18) -- Thanks Mark. Thats very helpful ...

    Homag CH04
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/18) -- Hi Has anyone out there got a manual for a Homag CH04 Beam saw. If so would you be w ...

    Re: moisture, heat and lignin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/18) -- Good chance the bent wood has been compressed longitudinally. Warm (likely steamed), ...

    Re: moisture, heat and lignin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/18) -- Thanks for the info Gene, I've got the book on it's way here. Elia ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/18) -- here is how i check to see if the blade is running level with the bed. i use a 2 foo ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/18) -- Check the alignment of your blabe in relation to the bed of the mill. Sounds like yo ...

    Re: cutting irregular shaped logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/18) -- I bolted some 1-1/2 id square tubing at different places to the log bunks vertically ...

    Re: bandsaw bed guides
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/18) -- In my oppinion the best system is when the Square arms can be fold up and down. If yo ...

    bandsaw bed guides
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/18) -- I am trying to find a solution to making retractable stops on my bandsaw carriage.The ...

    Re: Question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/18) -- I agree. 70% of the shipping weight will be slabs, sawdust & water. The ideal sit ...

    Re: chainsaw bar length
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- If your not using a skip-tooth chain, then you shouldn't have a problem going longer ...

    Re: sulphur fumigation candles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Lester, If your solar kiln gets the temp up to 135º to the core, you don't need anyth ...

    Re: Log pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Call local sawmills ...

    Log stockpile quantity
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- We are a survey company that have been tasked with quantifying large log timber stock ...

    Re: Band Blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- I have been using the Q901 stuff from sawblade.com, seems to work well ...

    Re: Mystery Wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Another vote for padauk. But like my spelling better. ...

    Re: Mystery Wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- padauk is indeed used for guitars. See link below. ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Sharpening on the mill is in no way a fair comparison. That would be like saying that ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- "I sharpen blades when there are no logs to cut, in my spare time" The hobb ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Agreed that I also seem to get my blades sharper than new however I have never taken ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Check out Pierson Lumber Co in Clay sometime. When there mill burn down a while back ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Coastal didnt shut down. The bank came in and shut them down, lock stock and barrel. ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- I am in WV as well and there are no sawmills in WV that are sawing millions of feet a ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Good lord... Someone still has to program the machine. Tell it what they want out of ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- You are right about building a truck. The reason I wouldn't build a truck is because ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- I believe sharpening on the mill is a fair comparison. I may not set the teeth,but th ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- My blades cut better lumber and last longer and I can cut faster. I have no idea what ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- With a CNC you have to progam the tool,where it needs to go and on and on. You would ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- here is some of my art work I built back in the 90's out of hemlock and poplar. Its d ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- The machines I am talking about is the next step up from a CNC. And I guess your defi ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- I don't know if you heard that Coastal lumber closed all their mills and sold off all ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- There is no "next step up" with regards to any form of machine that can pro ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- For those who may not know what a CNC machine is,it is a machine that is a computeriz ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- here is a MACHINE can program itself,no x y z x y z axis programming required like yo ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/18) -- Here is another video of a machine that doesn't need a computer progam to run. ...

    Re: hit the skids.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/18) -- Doc, I thought someone would've responded prior now also....sorry I should have soone ...

    Re: home made bandsaw cutting 5' wide
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/18) -- I agree it looks not under power. I was wondering if it can cut some pvc plastics lik ...

    Re: Guides for double edge bandsaw blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/18) -- Hello ! I own a Log Master LM 5 sawmill that will run 19'1" X 2" double cut ...

    Re: Guides for double edge bandsaw blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/18) -- That looks like one serious sawmill. I've always had a sweetspot for cummins powered ...

    Re: 40 inch diameter log in solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/18) -- Brian I very much appreciate your input. But unfurtunatly it is the mass of these tre ...

    Re: 40 inch diameter log in solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/18) -- Your design is YOUR design... stick with it.. get it done, see what happens to it as ...

    how long to dry oak for barn construction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/18) -- Recently purchased a chain saw mill to mill logs into lumber to construct a barn. For ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/18) -- Husqvarna 3120XP and Stihl MS-880 are the big buys. The 395XP and MS-660 are sufficie ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/18) -- A Granberg mill and ripping chains will get you up around $300-$350. So the best chai ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/18) -- In response to Rich C., our budget is up to $1000. Thank you. ...

    RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/18) -- We have an American Bandsaw Mill, with which we have been cutting hardwood logs for t ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/18) -- To the original post.... I just wanted to add that the bandsaw mill is a relatively l ...

    Re: Sanding Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/18) -- here is what beech looks like sanded with some sand and seal on it. ...

    Re: Drying Room Setup
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (4/18/25) -- A company called Jenny makes explosion proof fan with variable speed controller. They star ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18/23) -- So another fellow mentioned it might be what they used to call a Pony Engine. Basi ...

    Re: 1800's Portable Saw Mill?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18/23) -- This is awesome, I'd put it on display! ...

    Re: 4x4 Lumber cut lengthwise on 45 degree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- Tilting table on a bandsaw? ...

    Re: Wood boring bees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- You'll never get rid of them. You'll only kill off the ones that are in your area unt ...

    Re: Wood boring bees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- Carpenter bees do not eat wood, but make holes for a nest. So, spraying wood in gener ...

    Re: Wood-mizer advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- Think about the size of logs you'll be milling. The 28 has more capacity. It is also ...

    Re: Milling large (36"-40"dia) logs in Burien, WA
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- It shouldn't be hard to get the walnut slabbed up on a band mill. The maple is anothe ...

    Re: Cool down times????
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- Just to be clear, the prong tests are valid only if there is no moisture content grad ...

    Re: limbs for lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/18) -- This was from a branch. As you can see, there is some pretty wood there if you can dr ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw Ripping blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/18/22) -- In general, for cutting dry wood, 3 or4 tpi is used. A smoother cut is obtained wi ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw Ripping blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/18/22) -- The blade that spends 90% of the time on my saw is a 1/2" 3tpi skip tooth Bah ...

    Re: Whiskey barrel production per MBF of stave logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/18) -- I'm not a Cooper, nor qualified to answer your question, but here is a link to someon ...

    Re: Whiskey barrel production per MBF of stave logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/18) -- Thanks Keith. I was on their site yesterday. I've inquired with them to see if they'd ...

    Re: Huge quartersawn oak problem
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/18) -- I saw a picture of this defect and it is surface checking. ...

    Re: when to saw blackwallnut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/18) -- I have never sawed wallnut, but I saw walnut as soon as I can. Just sawed some from l ...

    New spray room
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (2/18/23) -- I have been fortunate to be able to expand to a new shop space. Unfortunately, I have to R ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood type and value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/18) -- There's always a market for weathered siding of any type wood. It's in demand for pan ...

    Re: Reclaimed wood type and value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/18) -- Nick, that looks a lot more like pine to me, and I can't imagine there is any market ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/18) -- It is called a "cylinder mill". They have a web site and several youtube vi ...

    Re: Need a book or manual on sawyer terminology.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/18) -- Hi, Here's a link to the National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) publication &quo ...

    wook shrinkage calculator
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/18) -- I entered the following information (See Below)in the calculator to determine how muc ...

    Re: wood movement
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- You can predict the amount of movement using our Wood Shrinkage Calculator at the lin ...

    Re: wood movement
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Bad design cannot be overcome by the statistical design parameters of the Shrinkulato ...

    Re: wood movement
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Top is 14ft long 60” wide in middle 40” on each end m/c 8% location southwest Us humi ...

    Re: Sealing green wood (entire board)
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- No ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Sounds like you need to work out a business plan. What about all the support equipmen ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- It could be a good start in a good industry. I think a bandmill is the way to go for ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Thanks for the response. The lumber does not need to be dried at all so that's a defi ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- I I think that system will shorten the blades life but I don't think it is so much. H ...

    Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- As an engineer with some knowledge of metal fatigue, I wonder if anyone on this forum ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- !/4 " down pressure with roller guides is no problem as I get up to 20 sharpenin ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Attached is a jpeg file of the situation. If the guide roller pushes the blade down . ...

    Re: Roller Blade Guides Affect on Blade Life
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Can you post a drawing, as this does not make sense to me as described. ...

    Re: table legs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- I guess I did a good thing did you look at the other picture of the out side ...

    Re: Growing black locust in MN
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- I've sawed my share of Black Locust that grows around southwestern PA and it's a toug ...

    Kiln Newbie
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- I have spend hours on the forum reading, so I apologize if this was discussed somewhe ...

    Re: Growing black locust in MN
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Thanks for the advice. I am at the far end of the growing zones for Black Locust for ...

    Re: Growing black locust in MN
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/18) -- Indeed, it seems good that no added chemicals are needed. But do you know what chemic ...

    Eastern white pine for projects
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/17) -- Good evening to all. I have a skid of two by 4s and two by 8s of eastern white pine ...

    Re: Hudson Oscar 52 regrets
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/17) -- If you and I have the same definition, blade flutter is caused in a new machine, wit ...

    Re: Hudson Oscar 52 regrets
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/17) -- Rastus, I feel your pain as I've been through new unnecessary adjustments with both ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/17) -- The mystery continues in my mind...I attempted to examine the end grain. The slabs I ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/17) -- I cannot say for sure that either is American elm. What we need is a surface cut wit ...

    Re: Home Oven Drying 130504 DESICCANT CARTRIDGE
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/17/23) -- Thank you Leo You're right I need to get an oven thermostat. When I was heating the cartr ...

    Re: Home Oven Drying 130504 DESICCANT CARTRIDGE
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/17/23) -- As long as you keep it below 325ºF you shouldn't have issues. 225ºF is just above boiling ...

    Re: Home Oven Drying 130504 DESICCANT CARTRIDGE
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/17/23) -- Well whatever the temp was it looks like it at least gave you more lift out of your cartr ...

    timber harvester
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/17) -- I recently picked up an old timber harvester bandsaw mill and have been restoring it ...

    Re: PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/17) -- Many beetles and other insects that bore into wood have a symbiotic relationship wit ...

    Re: moisture, heat and lignin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/17) -- Click on "bent wood" in the first paragraph of our home page and you will ...

    Re: moisture, heat and lignin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/17) -- Extreme bending is possible with amp is treated wood. After treatment there is no od ...

    Re: moisture, heat and lignin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/17) -- No ammonia used in bending those pieces shown at our website. LOL ...

    Re: moisture, heat and lignin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/17) -- Should say "possible wiith ammonia" ...

    Re: sticker eastern red cedar?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/17/22) -- Eastern Red Cedar is pretty dang stable right out of the log. I wouldnt say its d ...

    Re: bandsaw bed guides
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/17) -- thanks guys for the help ...

    uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/17) -- I have been operating a manual bandsaw mill, sawing a variety of woods in varied dia ...

    cutting irregular shaped logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/17) -- I have a customer who has asked me to cut some irregular shaped logs retaining live ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/17) -- Sounds like dull blade(s)...Also Cooks sawmill website has a great info section on s ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/17) -- Ooops!!! My bad, I misread the how long on ground time frame. White Oaks will last a ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/17) -- The medullary rays were visible in the 3rd picture in the first post. Enlarge the pic ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/17) -- This last picture indeed makes me change my mind to one of the red oaks. Keith is cor ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/17) -- No Chestnut does not have visible ray cells, nor does Sassafras, so it looks like an ...

    How you price timber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17/24) -- hi to you all, i am thinking about buying my own mill, to buy in timber To process ...

    Re: Teeth set always one direction
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17/23) -- Thanks for the responses all. I have rebuilt the guide system and now operate the ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- The time depends on the moisture content of the wood. With dry 4/4 at 150 F air tempe ...

    Re: saw blade lubrication
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- thanks. this is an old saw which never had anything for dispensing lube. ...

    sulphur fumigation candles
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- Just read about using this to get read of PP and wanted to ask can this be used in th ...

    Re: Thick, Large Black Walnut Slabs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- I didn't realize you have a DH in your AC....some do and some don't. Lack of mold doe ...

    Re: Feed back on Hud-Son Oscar 328
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- I would love to hear some more feed back from anyone who owns or has ran an Hud-son O ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- I can sharpen a blade a lot faster then having to roll them up,put them in a box and ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- That could be true,but my blades cut better than theres after resharp, and then the m ...

    Re: Thick, Large Black Walnut Slabs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- Any air conditioner is simply a large dehumidifier hence the need for condensate drai ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- Maybe if your just sharpening the tooth face but there is likely no way you can beat ...

    Re: sent 6 blades off for resharp
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/17) -- I sharpen my own but can in no way do it as cheaply as a service can. Time is money. ...

    Re: Source for quality logs in the Southwest
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/17) -- You are welcome to post a "wanted to buy" listing at WOODWEB's Lumber Excha ...

    Re: Oregon white oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/17) -- I am in Western Oregon as well. Oregon white oak trees that are only 8-12" dbh w ...

    Re: Lumber pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/17) -- Sorry Tim I didn't respond as I thought some whom saw for a living would have chimed ...

    Re: anyone ever charred wood for perseving aka Shou sugi ban
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/17) -- In the western U.S., surveyors used charred wood from a species that does not grow in ...

    anyone ever charred wood for perseving aka Shou sugi ban
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/17) -- seems pretty easy to do with dried wood lots of debate on web about if it works or no ...

    Re: Equipment selection on dry kiln for wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17/22) -- I don't see any plans for sterilizing the wood. You'll have to bring the kiln up t ...

    Sorry, reread and I had skimmed over that section on sterilizing.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17/22) -- Just make sure your heat source meets the temps I mentioned, ...

    Re: RE: Table Making-- Best Method
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- David, I've heard of VERY few places that DON'T have a MC/RH change from season to se ...

    RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- What is the best chainsaw for ripping hardwood logs such as red oak, white oak, maple ...

    Re: RE: Best Chainsaw for Ripping Logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- What's a dollar amount that you consider inexpensive? ...

    Re: Mold prevention on Eastern Red Cedar
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- Mold fungi on wood need moisture, air, warm temperatures over 50 F, and food to be ac ...

    Re: 8/4 Cherry Top moisture content?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- Tennessee Tim, thank you! ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- I'm not sure if they are doing anything different. I just never knew how they welded ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- Carbide is made of tungsten carbide with a cobalt binder. The amount of cobalt varies ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- Stellite alloy is a range of cobalt-chromium alloys designed for wear resistance. It ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- What is the difference between cobalt and carbide? Carbide does have lots of cobalt. ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- And this is the blade they say is Cobalt rich, high-speed steel tooth tips. Doesn't s ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- They have a blade they say is carbide tipped. They cost about double the price of the ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- Gene,here is about all I could find ...

    Re: Cobalt blades coming soon
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- Here is what the blade looks like. ...

    Re: Sanding Beech
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/17) -- Thanks Gene,I didn't know that. ...

    Re: Green logs for furniture
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/17/22) -- I have a sawmill and deal mostly with sawn lumber and sticker it to dry. A few yea ...

    Re: Wood boring bees
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/17) -- I had carpenter bees make their home(s) in the eaves of my house. I took the venerabl ...

    Mobile Devices And Apps: Which One Do You Use? ... WOODWEB's latest poll
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/17) -- Do you use a mobile device? If so, do you use any woodworking apps? Let us know by pa ...

    Re: Cutting a cherry log with my homemade bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/17) -- "When I'm done using the sawmill i can unbold the thing and use the stuff to bui ...

    Re: Here's how I sharpen my band blades by hand
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/17) -- I do it the same way with a grinder but have found over the years, that I get a bette ...

    Re: Kiln control
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/17) -- It normally takes us about 2 weeks if we are rushing a controller order. We use Partl ...

    Re: Cutting a cherry log with my homemade bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/17) -- Good job, Rod. ...

    Re: DH kiln vs Vacuum kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- Night and day difference in time and degrade. I have no personal experience with a va ...

    Whiskey barrel production per MBF of stave logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- Curious if anyone has a rough rule of thumb to estimate the number of whiskey barrels ...

    Re: What are the risk of using air dried pine logs to build a log abin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- Gene I understand setting the pitch BUT how did they build cabins 100 yrs ago as ther ...

    Re: What are the risk of using air dried pine logs to build a log abin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- Many, if not most, log cabins were temporary until they owners built a house sided wi ...

    Re: What are the risk of using air dried pine logs to build a log abin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- 100 years ago the standing stock was much different than today. Old growth timber cou ...

    Re: What are the risk of using air dried pine logs to build a log abin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- Thanks Dr. Gene and Tim for your response thoughts and input Here' are some photos of ...

    Re: Does a tree build wood on the compression or tension side of the pith?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- In my experience, the tension wood, which only forms in hardwoods, is actually more t ...

    chainsaw milling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- If ripping a log, does the angle of attack at the end grain matter? Would a greater t ...

    Re: chainsaw milling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- It's the difference of sawdust vs curls off the cut. Square to end grain is by far th ...

    Re: chainsaw milling
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- Somehow, I imagine that curls suggest something more efficient and faster. ...

    Re: what's the best wood near ocean
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/17) -- In response to your title, I was going to say Beech! ...

    Re: Measuring Wood Whiteness
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/17) -- As I know of, spectrophotometers are the only tools you can use to determine whitenes ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/17) -- I thought of elm too but I have only worked with „Slippery“ elm before and this did n ...

    Reclaimed wood type and value?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/17) -- A builder friend of mine is demolishing a 100 year old bungalow sheathed with what he ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/17) -- Will certainly do when finished . Meanwhile can you send me doe pics of your setup? ...

    Re: My first log I've cut with my homebade bandsaw mill.
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/17) -- It looks a little unsteady on it's legs. Are you not running on a v track? I didn't w ...

    Re: supplemental heat for solar kiln to kill bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/17/22) -- If you go through the heatflow calculations, a piece of 2" thick oak, startin ...

    Re: wood movement
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/17) -- Surely to god 14' is the length. Regardless of the width or length the captive steel ...

    kiln help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/17) -- Just curious if anyone knows of any people who do short courses for kiln operators at ...

    Re: kiln help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/17) -- I do this as part of the services from my company, The Wood Doctor’s Rx LLC. ...

    I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/17) -- My best friend works for a guy producing fence panels. The owner has decided to offer ...

    Re: table legs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/17) -- John you may have just endangered the human race... you got me to thinkin'... hea, he ...

    Re: Growing black locust in MN
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/17) -- I cannot comment about the spread of such a species. I assume that you do have inform ...

    Re: Hudson Oscar 52 regrets
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Thanks Tim. I've heard of these tensioners and will check in to them more. After doz ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Thanks for the input. I have been trying to post a response, but after pressing post ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Gene, I think you were right to question whether I have properly identified the spec ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Very true and well stated Gene. so gases and liquids tend to be more consistant, but ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- A small correction...136 DB and 100 WB is under 5% EMC. Another comment...American e ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- I believe that when you look at the end grain of American elm with 10x magnification ...

    Re: specific gravity/ wagner mmc220
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Yes. Pin meters cannot read accurately under 6.5% MC. ...

    Re: Sawing a dead tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Unfortunately, the picture is not correctly labeled. Quarter and rift labels are swi ...

    Re: Sawing a dead tree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Correction...on closer examination, the labels are ok. ...

    Re: tree trunk table top cupping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- I take that back. Looks like it might be a white oak. Here's a picture of my kid wor ...

    Re: when can we use white oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- I should note that the table in my last post was built by Zach Malcolm from Portland ...

    Re: tree trunk table top cupping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Looks like it's an Elm or a Black Oak to me. ...

    Re: tree trunk table top cupping
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/16) -- Jamie, Its a red oak. ...

    Re: Home Oven Drying 130504 DESICCANT CARTRIDGE
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (11/16/23) -- I’ve been reusing the same desiccant for years. I filter my air into my paint guns throug ...

    PPB fungus
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/16) -- A couple days ago, someone mentioned that powder post beetles (I'm using the term lo ...

    Re: Chainsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/16) -- No responses to Ill toss one out though we dont run chainsaw mills but one of my emp ...

    Re: 130 deg. for how long to kill bugs in 2x Red Oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/16) -- 30 minutes after the center reaches 56C. How long it take for the center to reach th ...

    Re: 130 deg. for how long to kill bugs in 2x Red Oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (11/16) -- Thanks Doc. So how long do I keep the kiln at 150 to kill the bugs? ...

    Re: Sinker Log Process Help
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/16) -- Tons of sites on the internet for hobbyists. Surprised you landed here. Try The Fore ...

    Does Anybody Have A Newman KF-24 Gang Ripsaw?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Hi, I'm looking for someone who has a Newman KF-24 gang ripsaw. I'm having trouble wi ...

    Re: white oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- i want to build a stairs up to my deer stand and did not know if i should saw up some ...

    Re: white oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- I built a privacy fence outside my shop 36 years ago using WOak for the pickets that ...

    Re: W Red Cedar Allergy
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Many, many wood species cause some sort of allergy in some people. WRC is also blamed ...

    Re: W Red Cedar Allergy
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Thanks for the Info guys :-) ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- DEFINITELY NOT Chestnut oak...I saw a lot of Chestnut Oak in the spalted/aged stage.. ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- I am unable to see any ray fleck, which should be abundant in white oak and even fair ...

    Re: 12 volt dual feed on a bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- I used a 1/2'' bolt. The sprocket has a set screw on it,but I drilled a hole through ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Chestnut oak, not chestnut. The reason you don't see chestnut is that most of the tre ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Dr. Gene< One the bottom pic of the fresh sawn lumber I can see Many surface rays ...

    Re: 12 volt dual feed on a bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Rod I just ordered the motor but what do you use for a shalf to put the sprocket on? ...

    Re: Lumber ID
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- There are a few boards with flakes and rays. Does chestnut lumber not have flakes and ...

    Re: After sawing for about a year I haven't broke a blade
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Blade thickness is another factor. Thinner blades less stress when going around the b ...

    Question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- We am contemplating buying cedar from the west coast. We are a manufacturer of millwo ...

    Re: were can i buy a chainsaw mill which cuts 65 inches or 72 inches
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Beautiful slab. And your web site was well worth the visit. Not too many sawyers can ...

    Re: Question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- I think you will find that shipping logs coast to coast will be a losing proposition. ...

    Re: were can i buy a chainsaw mill which cuts 65 inches or 72 inches
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Thanks! I have a lot of fun and God has indeed blessed me! ...

    Cutting a short log
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/16) -- Just getting rid of these short logs laying around. Video below. ...

    How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- Still trying to heat this wood. I found an old thread that said heat the interior of ...

    Re: How long to heat to sterilize wood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- You can buy a meat thermometer with a cable between probe and readout from Kitchen Be ...

    Re: saw blade lubrication
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- So, does this saw not have anything? If you have to start from scratch, you can start ...

    saw blade lubrication
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- i know topic this has been hashed through and through but... what are some quick, che ...

    chainsaw bar length
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- what is the max bar you can run on a 80 cc chainsaw? its a echo 800 the book says 36 ...

    grading syp # 2
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- What is the length tolerance in grade # 2 SYP ? ...

    Re: a random prong test
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- This should help you understand the prong test. https://www.extension.purdue.edu/extm ...

    Re: Thick, Large Black Walnut Slabs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- Ah, no my basement is completely air conditioned. The wood might as well be sitting o ...

    Re: Thick, Large Black Walnut Slabs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (8/16) -- You've got it in the basement already? Watch for mold! With no air movement, it's ver ...

    Source for quality logs in the Southwest
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/16) -- My son and I have a small business making live edge slab lumber in Corrales New Mexic ...

    Re: Building an edger on a bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/16) -- TimberKing, Baker, WoodMizer, & Cook all build sawmills and edgers. TimberKing fo ...

    Re: Solar Kiln Question
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/16) -- Building on what Gene said about vandals or hail, there's also a good chance of putti ...

    Re: Building an edger on a bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/16) -- Plus the height of the edger blade would have to be perfect with a thin kerf bandsaw. ...

    Re: Best Chainsaw for cutting large diameter logs lengthwise
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/16) -- Hello All, I thought that I would throw in my two cents worth. Been away from the for ...

    Re: RF Kiln Dried White Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/16/23) -- White oak in contact with steel outside will very quickly turn the area around the ...

    Re: RF Kiln Dried White Oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/16/23) -- Galvanized will work if you don't drill a hole in it. Drill a hole and it goes bla ...

    Re: Lumber pricing
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/16) -- thanks for all the replies! ...

    Re: Best Chainsaw for cutting large diameter logs lengthwise
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (6/16) -- I agree - I have been using my 088 (now known as 880) with a 36" bar, a full ski ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw blades breaking
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/16/25) -- Blade breakage on a large horizontal bandsaw cutting hardwoods is often due to exc ...

    Re: RE: Table Making-- Best Method
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/16) -- It is important to remember that wood only moves in response to changes in MC, or cha ...

    Re: RE: Table Making-- Best Method
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/16) -- hearne hardwoods in penn. they have a 67in throat bansaw ...

    Re: Need help identifying lumber
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/16) -- zelkova or something else in the elm family ...

    Re: 8/4 Cherry Top moisture content?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (5/16) -- Gene, Perhaps I am confused, but I am in the southern tier of Western N.Y. & the ...

    Re: Sunkiss Drying system
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Finishing Forum (5/16) -- I agree the Sunkist system was heavily promoted by Binks back in the day my concern is an acc ...

    4x4 Lumber cut lengthwise on 45 degree
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/16) -- Any clever ways to cut large volumes of 4" x 4" x 8 foot Pine/Fir on a 45 d ...

    Milling large (36"-40"dia) logs in Burien, WA
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/16) -- Hi, I recently had two trees cut down on my property in Burien, WA. One is black waln ...

    Re: what type of sawmill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/16) -- Video of my diy chain mill with 650 Mag. Will handle a 62" dia log Was pleased w ...

    Re: spring or winter harvested wood: differences
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16/22) -- There is no chemical difference between winter, spring and summer. Further, the mo ...

    Using E. Globoidea for log cabin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16/22) -- Hi there I have have grown a stand of E. Globoidea in NZ from seedlings and they a ...

    Re: spring or winter harvested wood: differences
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16/22) -- Incidentally, I assume you are splitting the log and then following the split in o ...

    Re: RE: Bandsaw Ripping blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16/22) -- Is this for a sawmill? Or is this for a home shop bandsaw? Is the wood dried to 7% ...

    Re: What are the risk of using air dried pine logs to build a log abin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- I can see three issues: insects; sap exudation; warping as the inside and the sunny o ...

    Re: What are the risk of using air dried pine logs to build a log abin
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- Yeah that's what I figured ! The fellow I was in partnership with refused to take log ...

    Re: acme rod for bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- I have a Hudson 228 that was a hand crank set-up. I got most everything needed throug ...

    Re: uneven cut on bandsaw mill
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- I have had this happen to me with frozen pine logs with heavy knot sections. Also if ...

    Re: Does a tree build wood on the compression or tension side of the pith?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- Thanks for the info Tim. I have done a bit of reading on it and pretty much knew I ha ...

    Re: Band Blades
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- Cooks blades for every situation you can think of. Call Tim for specifics to your nee ...

    Re: "smoked" oak
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- Do you mean fuming? Its oak darkening with amonia fumes. ...

    Re: when to saw blackwallnut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- Saw walnut ASAP. They tend to split quickly in log form. Also anchorseal for best res ...

    Re: when to saw blackwallnut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- Almost everyone saws the log ASAP. Waiting during warm weather can mean insects in th ...

    when to saw blackwallnut
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (3/16) -- I cut down a blackwallnut tree and was tolled to let it lay 2 or 3 months before sawi ...

    Re: Air-dried lumber- NYC / Tri-state area
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16/23) -- You might try posting a free "Want Ad" in the Lumber Exchange - link bel ...

    Re: Air-dried lumber- NYC / Tri-state area
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16/23) -- Thank you! Hadn’t thought of that, I’ll write up a wanted ad. Eric ...

    Sawmill and Woodlot Magazine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16/22) -- I subscribed to a magazine called Independent Sawmill & Woodlot Management mag ...

    Re: Sawmill and Woodlot Magazine
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16/22) -- Visit The Forestry Forum for very similar information. ...

    swaging
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- I am new to swaging. I understand that you use the curved opening first and slide it ...

    Re: Newbie In Over My Head
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- I live in Atlanta area too and have lots of problems with several different kinds of ...

    What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- Can anyone help me identify the wood species in the attached pictures? ...

    Re: What Wood Species is this
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- elm? ...

    Re: I fell into a sawmill opportunity and would like some advice
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- IF the logs are reasonable quality and all decked up ahead of time, I can do a little ...

    Re: log lathe
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- I have a "log lathe" attachment for a table saw, which works fine for up to ...

    Re: Build your own solar kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- Hi, Gene. Sounds interesting. I'll try to make it over there. Great photo of you & ...

    Re: milling boards for future jobs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- I usually only mill boards down towards finished size for the specific project. Unles ...

    Re: Flat stacking doug fir
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- Many mills have "dunk tanks" that green fir is put into that contains an an ...

    Re: Log taper adjuster
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- ah oh. I like it Olov. Now I gotta build me one. ...

    Re: Flat stacking doug fir
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (2/16) -- did not know that ,,,, thanks ...

    Irvington Moore Hygrometer
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16/24) -- Hello, I am looking for a Irvington Moore hygrometer. Broke the wet bulb. Could us ...

    Re: supplemental heat for solar kiln to kill bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16/22) -- It's going to take an incredibly long time to get the center of a 12" wide bo ...

    Re: supplemental heat for solar kiln to kill bugs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16/22) -- Thanks Rich and John for you input on this. John you mentioned pictures of your ki ...

    Re: Final stages in dh kiln
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16) -- Thank you Dr. Wengert. I've been trying to follow the Nyle conservative schedule for ...

    Re: Resawing Questions
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16) -- I agree with Gene... I think the tooth pitch must be too dense and the dust isn't cle ...

    Re: Best way to preserve freshly cut boards for outdoor use
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16) -- Philippe Type in your browser or search engine the following: “Construction of a dip ...

    Flat stacking doug fir
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16) -- So I know the big mills flat stack green fir. But it gets used up pretty fast. My que ...

    Re: Flat stacking doug fir
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (1/16) -- I always sticker green wood that will sit for more than 3 days. Mold is too aggressiv ...

    Re: table legs
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    Re: green house as kiln or just to sterilize lumber of boring pests
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    Re: when can we use white oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/15) -- It will shrink proportionally more in thickness but will actually shrink way more in ...

    Re: when can we use white oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/15) -- I made a bar top made out of 7 different types of wood. They were all 4/4 air dried ...

    Re: when can we use white oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/15) -- Thank you everyone for your responses! Shame on me for jumping on what i thought mig ...

    Re: when can we use white oak?
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    Re: when can we use white oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/15) -- read this and than you will know, that it will be a while before you can use inside ...

    Re: when can we use white oak?
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (12/15) -- My mistake, it would shrink the most in thichens ...

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    Re: 130 deg. for how long to kill bugs in 2x Red Oak?
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/15/21) -- What makes you think it's just mud. Flood waters means flushed sewer lines, car g ...

    Re: mud stains from flood
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/15/21) -- Even though you were able to wash off the mud, small grit particles likely remain ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (10/15) -- Lots of options out there. What species and range of sizes? What is the final use? W ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/15/22) -- PS,. you can not "factor" the cost of metal in a log. You can have a log ...

    Re: Yield projection of walnut logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/15/22) -- One of my mill guys just gave me the formula I'm looking for: [(diameter of log in ...

    Re: Yield projection of walnut logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/15/22) -- You are never going to get 250bd ft out of Walnut unless your steaming and selling ...

    Re: Yield projection of walnut logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/15/22) -- It will depend on what grade your shooting for and thickness will impact your yiel ...

    Yield projection of walnut logs
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/15/22) -- Can someone suggest a rule for projecting yield when looking at a log. My example: ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (9/15) -- Prevention is easier than treatment. Really step up the quality of dust collection, a ...

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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/15) -- I had a large piece of commercial rubber roofing laying around, and use it as a tarp ...

    Re: First solar kiln - structure pictures
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/15) -- Some pics of the kiln - the plan is to stain it black when the board and batten sidin ...

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    Re: Japanese? Elm
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    Re: Japanese? Elm
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    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (7/15) -- Howdy Rod, Curious... do you use a file or dremmel, or something else? I'm having pro ...

    Re: Here is a video of how my hand sharpened blade cuts
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    Re: Cool down times????
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    Re: Cool down times????
    A message posted at WOODWEB's Sawing and Drying Forum (4/15) -- The problem that we are seeing is that when cutting the prongs we see no stress and t ...

    Re: Cool down times????
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    Re: Cool down times????
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    Does a tree build wood on the compression or tension side of the pith?
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    Re: table legs
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