Yorkshire Boarding

[renewablejohn]

I have started to accumulate quite a lot of straight trunks in excess of 12 inch anything less goes straight through the log processor. Was wondering whether it would be worth converting into Yorkshire boarding as I use a lot around the farm. Timber could be anything willow, poplar, birch, alder so may not last that long. Any thoughts. I have a browns sawbench but I dont think it will be man enough for the job and a mill might be a little OTT.

[tommer9]

If you are using alot then it would be well worth it. If you are getting softwood in then even better.

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[agg221]

Poplar and birch can be surprisingly durable if treated - they're porous so it soaks in well. You would need to use something fungicidal and penetrating (e.g. creosote substitute or something suitable from Sovereign) rather than a coating stain or paint.

 

I'd say it's worth getting a portable band mill in - get a quote, ask how much they think they can do in a day (this varies depending on number in crew, power of mill etc. which is why I'm not just suggesting a figure) and compare with the amount you would spend on board in the next few years otherwise. Also factor in stacking and sticking to season it a bit as you don't want it all shrinking and opening up if it's close-boarded.

 

Alec