Milling cheesy oak

[Maxnaggle]

Heya guys and girls.  I've finally bought myself a chainsaw mill and have the opportunity to get into some oak,  about 36" across.  The only problem is,  is that it's been down for 2+ years,  so the sapwood is pretty cheesy.  Heart wood is still solid.  

I'm thinking that all the bark is going to have to be hacked away and have a good clean up before milling. 

 

Has anyone got any advice?  Yay or may

 

Thanks all

[Maxnaggle]

Nay * 

[billpierce]

If the bark has been rolled on mud hack it off of its clean just lash on. Mush sap wood won't hurt the mill.

 

The oak won't have rotted any 2 a couple years.....

 

 

Enjoy! And get a winch for yer mill

 

 

[Rough Hewn]

It's easier to take off sapwood after milling.
What machine and bar are you using?

[Maxnaggle]

Okay. A stihl 076 (?) Big old thing, 110cc saw apparently.  And a 4ft bar to make the cut - after alaskan mill losses 

[Rough Hewn]

Good gear mate, you'll have a lot fun.
Stick some photos up.
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[54gka]

This Oak has been sat out for ten years still some lovely timber.