Mullberry

[Rough Hewn]

Hi mate any pictures 

[ucoulddoit]

12 hours ago, Mr. Ed said:

What’s that from please? And as a numpty to the world of cutting wood, is there a “bible” on it? I’ve seen people biggjng up a chainsaw book but is there one for more conventional

milling?

The tables are from 'The conversion and seasoning of wood' by William Brown which was published about 30 years ago and is available to buy online. An online review comment I saw mentioned it is a bit theoretical and I'd agree, but still useful. I needed to read it several times though, to work out what I really needed to know! It's geared to producing high quality timber. Only one of the ten chapters discusses timber conversion and when I started milling timber for my own use, that was the main topic I needed advice about....... Now I realise avoiding drying defects is perhaps the real skill to acquire in order to create valuable timber.

 

I've not come across a 'bible' but have found useful stuff in various books which all together combines into good advice. The Maloff book, Chainsaw Lumber making is good, but I feel it leans towards milling lumber for construction rather than furniture making which is my main interest. Whereas for others, it might be the only book they need.

 

Andrew

[gobbypunk]

Thanks Saul for those pictures ,its bloody heavy that Strawberry Tree we struggled getting it on the mill its ready for Monday and I will post some pics. 

[Stubby]

On 14/03/2021 at 00:30, gobbypunk said:

Thanks Saul for those pictures ,its bloody heavy that Strawberry Tree we struggled getting it on the mill its ready for Monday and I will post some pics. 

I took one down .

Burned for ever in my stove ! , Sorry . 🤥

[gobbypunk]

Oh Stubby thats a shame if you get any unusual timber please give me a shout