HELP-green wood how to seal--urgent

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hey yall, i took the fat logs and cut back about2-3 inches on each side. for the most part there were no cracks, but there were 2 that i had to cut back a bit more. ( man-i dont know if its me or what, but i just got a new chainsaw blade holder ( what is it called) so that my cuts would be straight. I felt the old one was bent and it was time for a new one anyway. So I set up the logs and tried my darnest to cut a straight line. I can never seem to get it just right. Its almost always a a bit to abit more off(crooked cut)). Any way i got some wood sealer and applied it. Then i took the logs and put hem in a nice corner to await be cut up again. Thanks for all the info--marekz
 
marek,
Sounds like you need to sharpen the chain properly, or replace it. A chain with the teeth dull, worn, or improperly sharpened, will cut a curve. Same thing goes for band saws, and hand saws.
Stacy
 
Stacy-the thing is when i purchased the ( what is it called) new piece that the chainsaw rides on, it came with a new chain. it was the first time it was used. To be honest -the first 2 cuts were fairly straight but all the rest were uneven.I made sure not to touch any dirt. the first 2 i cut straight down and almost hit the ground, so as i usually do,for the rest of the logs i cut until almost through the bottom then i roll it over and finish up.--thanks marekz
 
It's called a "bar", Marek. As Stacy mentioned it's the chain, but only one side of the cutting teeth. One side has been nicked ever so slightly,but nicked and is duller than the other side. The direction of angle on your crosscut will tell you which. Angle to the right and it's the left side, angle to the left and its the right side. the sharper side is pulling the bar and chain that direction. You'll need to lightly "touch up" or file sharpen the dull side. This happens..could have been a small pebble embedded in the bark, nail or anything..
 
[/QUOTE] Latex paint breathes by design and is flexible to move with exterior woods like house siding, but one way moisture barrier..........????????

The book you reference, "All About Wood"? I don't think it exists..can you provide a Library of Congress catalog number? R. Bruce Hoadley does have, "Understanding Wood", a craftsman's guide to wood. While we are entitled to our own opinions we are not entitled to our own facts.[/QUOTE]

Larry,

You're right about the title of the book and my apologies. It is titled "Understanding Wood". :) Hadn't had my second cup of coffee yet.

As to the paint, I probably didn't make myself clear as you assumed that I said that it has a one-way moisture barrier. Since you know that it is made to "breath" then you also know that it doesn't provide the moisture barrier of the other products mentioned and will not work as well.

If I stepped on any toes, that wasn't my intent.

Gary
 
Warning for trolling
It would probably have been a smart move to be more specific next time I ask. I believe someone put out a message, we can’t do this for you. I was mainly looking for insight on what they thought I should be doing. My main focus is getting familiar using this forum without getting worked up over truth and nonsense.
 
Not sure what any of that even means????
Yu may also want to know that this is a ten year old thread.
 
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