I have seen videos where they use a chain saw and a ladder to mill trees. Just a thought.
Thanks and the original plans called for cedar which would have been a lot easier to make.
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Any Woodworkers Here?
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I used a chain saw mill to make the planks. Takes a little messing around with to get setup right, but it produces fairly decent live edge planks. I'd like to take three about 20" wide each, mill them down, cut them to uniform widths and use them to make a coffee table. That's what I can't do. The widest planer I can find is too expensive to use as infrequently as I would for stuff like this and the $600 and cheaper versions are usually only for 12-13" wide material.
I’ve read on line that if you have any mills in the area that they may mill your lumber down for you.
The local Woodcraft store has a vendor show this weekend, I went yesterday, and they had a guy promoting the stores lathe classes. He had some really nice things he had done. There was a large vase that was put together from 700 pieces then turned down, truly an incredible piece.
Also these guys were there promoting their freehand router YouTube channel and items. They made it look so easy, I may have to give it a shot some day.
Are you cooking those in a kiln for a bit? Starting with your own raw lumber, Wow! Just made a vanity out of cherry, what great stuff to work with.
I tell you what, I just purchased 3x3 mahogany stock, and man is it pricey. I'd surely keep some of that lumber you have to cut stock for leg turning or pillars.
I'll have to air dry. Some of these oak planks will be 3" x 24"+ x 8'
The mills down here will do most anything you want, if they cut the tree down and get to charge for the whole process.
Wow! The largest I have ever been around was 3" x 36" x 10'. I learned quickly that is something you don't just pickup and tuck under your arm. I hope you have some kind friends with strong backs.
some ppl call around to local wood shops to see if they can run some wood thru their planer/jointer/belt sanders. would cost you but at least if you only need something large every once in awhile, that would do.
Potentially a huge cost increase for woodworkers, and in my opinion a huge overstep by the government.
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I mess around with it. My garage is a mess, I don't suggest anyone turning their garage into a shop. Hard to keep it clean unless you have lots of time. Love making things for my grandsons though.
