youcallthatbig

not being rude ,but ,suggestions could be determined by your budget.....of how many K£? little point in recommending something out of budget.....

try a blade with a bigger set to the teeth, sounds as tho the fibrous nature of softwood is binding on the blade, giving you better clearance so less drag...

keep an eye on them for insect attack too( usually June to Aug), especially if stored in full sun, heat ferments sugars in sap and attracts the little b******s.. you can mill oak in summer if boards are sticked with proper sticks and maybe builders hessian wrapped over cut logs to reduce air flow thereby slowing drying rate,

-which did you do first ,the mortices or the top?

Thank you Martin, I have forwarded your details amongst others on . Thanks to all who responded. Tim

afternoon all, I have had an enquiry to convert two open grown Oaks into boards, telehandler available on site I believe. The location is approx 60 miles away from me and at my advancing years that's too far IMO! if any body is interested in taking on the job, PM me and I will forward you the contact phone no. Thanks, Tim

woodmizer do a specific jig for cutting shingles, whether its is available in uk is another matter... but if you google it no shortage of info and videos..

yes, I did it several years ago , out of 2" box hinged one side , lifting the other by using a spare hydraulic spool on the autotrek driving the lift mechanism WP_20180821_09_06_37_Pro.mp4 I revised the clamping mechanism as it restricted depth i could cot down the cant, I would recommend 3x2" box for top section as a big cant will pull the bars as you cut and release tension as you go down messing up accuracy of cut a little. but cutting 100m2 of 200mm wide of larch in a few weeks with it. WP_20180821_09_06_37_Pro.mp4

Might be able to help if you are prepared to take sawmill slabwood mixed in with split round

330kg for the slab

or .... fell the trees , put them on a trailer, and take them 1mile up the road to Timb a Haul in Brick kiln road to mill them for you....or you could give me a call or pm and I would give you a price for coming out to mill them on site .....so many options...

Why thank you sir for your kind words...😉

thanks for the mention chap... but Tom @ treecreeper knows my limitations, and I don't have anything big enough to mill that sequoia for him, he wants it thru and thru and to run a chainsaw mill of the size needed for that job, is a young mans game.... and I havent been one of them for a long time!

as 12% moisture content weighs in at 630kgs /m3 (according to MR William.A.Lincoln author of "world woods in colour" page 219 btw) not sure fresh felled it is going weigh 750kgs/ metre length at 1mt quarter girth.. but crack on mate 👍 🤘