Bigger bandsaw

[Shaughnessy]

I might need to get a bigger bandsaw.....I just got a 14" Rikon, but no matter how I twist and turn it this little chunk of burl it doesnt wanna fit. Tried to use the tape roll for size comparison, but the 16 gallon shop vac seems to work a little better.

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

Just use the chainsaw. You'll only lose about 60% of it. It's big enough you should still have enough for a couple sets of scales. If you don't have a chainsaw, send me the burl and I'll cut out your two scales and send them to you, hehehe.

Seriously, that's huge!

 

[SBuzek]

Just baton through it with you pen knife.
ouht to be some good lookin wood in there.
Stan

 

[Shaughnessy]

Guys,
That was junior, big poppa is still up there in another tree, and is about 12-15 ft off the ground. He weighs in at about 400-500 lbs....and he looks kinda angry ..........

Check him out....

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Nice chunks of firewood.

Make fresh cuts at the trunk spots, paint them, and set the burl in the shed for as long as is needed. A pin type moisture meter will be very handy in deciding when it is time to cut the burl up.

Once dry, chain saw it down the center first, and then decide where to make the next cuts. Once cut to manageable size, the band saw will finish the job of making blocks of burl. Again, all that is done after the burl has dried for a few years first.

 

[Shaughnessy]

Stacy,
Junior is dry and been sitting for a long time....Altho I still have a process I go thru in processing all my burl. The other one I might sit on for deer season. Just about the right height, at about 12-15 ft. I guess we'll see.

I've had a lignomat reader for years, worth the money.... I might've cut one or two of these chunks of firewood in my time. I will try and get some more pics if you guys wanna see them. You never know what your gonna get until you cut them up.....like xmas.

Larry

 

[Gabaski]

Use a Hand saw - and saw away the crust and level it .

2-4" is easy . my father just saw a wood slab out of a 3m old wood yesterday all by himself .

or if you can tilt the table try to do it at and angle . just to take the side off.

good luck .

 

[Shaughnessy]

Got the firewood......

 

[Shaughnessy]

Heres some other random pics....

First I cut off the top and bottom, then I split it down the middle in 2 fairly equal pieces and then to the bandsaw it went. Theres some really crazy spalt with swirls of orange and lots of blackline.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

Larry, I hope you know I was just kidding with the info. I know you sell wood, and know what you are doing.

 

[Dixieblade57]

Heres some other random pics....

First I cut off the top and bottom, then I split it down the middle in 2 fairly equal pieces and then to the bandsaw it went. Theres some really crazy spalt with swirls of orange and lots of blackline.

OK now you got my attention! :thumbup::thumbup:
Do you stabalize?
If so when will it be ready for sale!

 

[Shaughnessy]

Larry, I hope you know I was just kidding with the info. I know you sell wood, and know what you are doing.

Stacy I was just givin a ya a hard time......I know you got that same saw too. Wish you were closer you could come help me with that monster.

Larry

 

[Shaughnessy]

Dixie,
Glad you like it. It will be a few weeks and I will probably put a few up there for you guys. Stabilizing is up to you, tho. I send my stuff out.

Larry