When to mill?

[benedmonds]

Felled a pine last week and the client wants us to chainsaw mill into planks. Is it best to do it when fresh (It is sticky as hell) or wait a bit.

 

It will be stored in an open sided barn once cut. Any advice welcome as although I have had an alaskan mill for about ten years I've only used it about 3 times..

 

Cheers.

[muttley9050]

Mill them as soon as you can mate. That's what I'd do anyhow.

 

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[se7enthdevil]

sound advice by muttley there. there should be no major problems if stacked and stored properly.

 

pine should be milled more often in my opinion as we get some good quality logs over here and they usually go for firewood rather than joinery which they would be perfect for.

[Rob D]

As above - mill as soon as possible!

[Big J]

Mill now, treat with anti fungal treatment and give it plenty of air to avoid blue stain.

[agrimog]

the sooner you mill it , the easier it cuts, the quicker it starts drying and seasoning

[benedmonds]

Cheers guys, I'll get onto it!