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  • Leadeye

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    A while back I talked about this type of tree.. not sure what it is. Always find it close to the edge of the woods and most are 10”-12” in diameter. This one about 20”. It has the same insect damage as ash borer as you can see. It burns longer and hotter than white ash and smells very different. A quite pleasant smell cutting it and when it burns. Here are some photos View attachment 334795 View attachment 334796 View attachment 334797

    Looks similar to ash borer damage, I wonder if they are working on maples having run out of ash trees.
     

    tmschuller

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    Looks similar to ash borer damage, I wonder if they are working on maples having run out of ash trees.
    I wondered that too but not sure of the type tree?? It seems to be a hard wood tree and not a hard maple. It cuts like a hard wood lots of big chips and the picture of the bark how it shreds is different. Other pieces the whole bark comes right off
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    cg21

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    I think I will be making some little wood sheds this year…… my plan is getting 8’ corrugated metal cutting it in half and making 4x8 4’ tall wood storage using pallets for the base and 4x4 for the supports with those pre molded 4x4 porch bases or would I be better off making one long one…… after seeing my first rat on the farm I want to make sure it is far enough from the house lol

    I know I need SOMETHING but I am far from a pro and really don’t want to do it 2x
     

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    cmann250

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    I busted up straight grain oak, cherry, and hickory this afternoon. I’m not getting rid of my splitter, but it’s not too bad with a pile of rounds, halves, and quarters just out of frame to the right. For sale summer 2025.
     

    indyjohn

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    In the trees
    I think I will be making some little wood sheds this year…… my plan is getting 8’ corrugated metal cutting it in half and making 4x8 4’ tall wood storage using pallets for the base and 4x4 for the supports with those pre molded 4x4 porch bases or would I be better off making one long one…… after seeing my first rat on the farm I want to make sure it is far enough from the house lol

    I know I need SOMETHING but I am far from a pro and really don’t want to do it 2x
    Two versions I have built. The one on the right is expensive and will last for a long time. The one on the left is made from pallets and fiberglass roof. I hope to get 2 seasons out of the pallets.

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    Better pic of the one on the right.
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    firecadet613

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    Nice Racks!
    I need to get or build me some of these

    Don't. I had one collapse (ground wasn't perfectly level) , so I'm switching to something basic (and easily torn down as I use up the wood).

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    3 cinder blocks, 2 landscaping timbers and two 2x4x10s cut in half.

    The original ones I posted are from Amazon, and dropping in price.
     

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    Alaskan milling is a workout. All I've milled is poplar, I have a big triple crotch of a walnut to try.

    What are your plans for your project?
    It's not too bad with the mill that I'm using. It has a hand winch that takes the work out of it. Still impressed with my saw. It takes about five minutes to get through seven feet of 26 inch wide wood. Most of the wood is going to my friend's shop. He's going to build tables. Some is going to my brother's shop. He wants 10 footers to build a big dining room table.
     

    R3p1lc3

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    Don't. I had one collapse (ground wasn't perfectly level) , so I'm switching to something basic (and easily torn down as I use up the wood).

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    3 cinder blocks, 2 landscaping timbers and two 2x4x10s cut in half.

    The original ones I posted are from Amazon, and dropping in price.
    I'm thinking like 40' of 1" angle and some welding.
     

    firecadet613

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    I'm thinking like 40' of 1" angle and some welding.
    That would work. Amazon refunded me for all 3 and two are still standing so I'm money ahead for now.

    I really like the cinder blocks ones, too easy to just extra wood and blocks in the barn if I need to make another.
     
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