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  1. 12-29-2011, 11:45 PM #1
    Hayes Rutherford
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    Wood gloat update

    Back in October I did a cleanup job that involved a huge silver maple and had a couple of requests to post some photos when I turned it into blanks. Well I started today and spent all day breaking down block #1. This one had the major leaders coming out of it so much time was spent deciding what cuts to make. I could have used a 48" bar but got by with a 32". I plan to rough turn and core all of this section then go on to the next block and will post again when I get further along. I may need to call Doug Thompson at some point.
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  3. 12-30-2011, 12:22 AM #2
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    So many things to be jealous of; your Loader, the wood, access to a tree like this, 36" chain saw... but you can keep the snow
    Im sure you will have fun roughing.
    Your opinions and advice are welcome on anything i post - Thanks
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  4. 12-30-2011, 7:21 AM #3
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    I love the loader Hayes. The wood too.
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    Great haul Hayes. I'm confused about what all that white stuff is though
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    I would be trying to get some spalt going on that maple!
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    WOW - that is a lifetime supply of silver maple! Looks like you have a lot of snow too!
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  8. 12-30-2011, 9:51 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Watson View Post
    So many things to be jealous of; your Loader, the wood, access to a tree like this, 36" chain saw... but you can keep the snow
    Im sure you will have fun roughing.
    Joe, don't be jealous of a 1400.00/mo. payment.

    Ken, Silver maple gets an ugly blackish stain in it, at least around here. So far this doesn't have it so no attempts at spalting. The photo's show black crud that was in the various crotches, sure had to file a lot.

    We usually have much more snow at this time, there is just enough to keep the wood "on ice".
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  9. 12-30-2011, 12:10 PM #8
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    Congrats Hayes on some fine looking wood. Should keep ya busy a day or two.
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    I was also wondering about the location of that white stuff on the ground, and then noticed where Cory calls home, and now understand why he didn't even mention the snow!
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    A bunch of those nice big blanks sure look as if they have some handsome figure in them. I'm looking forward to pic's of what you did with them. Have fun!
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  12. 12-30-2011, 12:30 PM #11
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    Love turning figured silver maple - and, there looks to be a lot of it in that tree. Maybe even a little burl here and there.
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    Well now I reckon that ought to keep you out of trouble for a few days! must be nice not to have to hand carry each piece to storage.

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    I don't think I've ever even seen a tree that large! Congrats on the haul and getting a portion of it broken down into manageable pieces. Looking forward to seeing rough outs and beyond!
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    Maybe we could sneak into Sequioa Natl Forest up the road and grab a couple redwoods, I know where there are a couple 100 footers!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hayes Rutherford View Post
    Joe, don't be jealous of a 1400.00/mo. payment.
    Naa... you can keep that too
    Your opinions and advice are welcome on anything i post - Thanks
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