Reading the Log for Milling
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It Begins! Let's get out the Stihl!
What happens here
After bucking the logs, the creator demonstrates how to select optimal cuts for lumber using a pencil and a straight edge (chainsaw bar scabbard). He explains that the goal is to maximize the yield of desired lumber sizes, such as 2x4s, while avoiding the 'pith' (the soft center) of the log. Boards containing the pith are prone to warping and bowing. He then uses a stick as a makeshift measuring tool to mark the cuts on the log, emphasizing practical, on-site methods.
Goal: Maximize lumber yield and quality by planning precise cuts.
Tools and materials
- Measuring Tape Task Force — Measuring log dimensions and cuts
- Pencil — Marking cut lines on the log face
- Stick Natural — Transferring measurements for repetitive cuts
- Log End Section Virginia Pine — Demonstrating how to mark cuts for milling