Have 100 year old logs......

[jeff...]

There is only one true way to quarter saw a log but lots of modified saw patterns. I like to use the phrase traditional quartering but there are so many variations out there that it's all confused now. The old timers knew what they were doing that's for sure. To Quarter Saw - first, cut a log into quarters. Each quarter is then milled by cutting a single board off of one face, then cutting the next board from the opposite face, and cutting from alternating faces until the quarter is completely cut. Despite what some may tell you it's easy to do on a modern band mill a lot easier than 3rd'ing which is how most people with band mills claim to quarter saw. Sorry it's not quarter sawing it's 3rd sawing... A Swing mill is ideal for quarter sawing - Scott Smith near you at New Hill has a nice one - you might want to contact him.

Ancorseal is the best and cheapest end grain sealer - you can order it directly from the manufacturer a lot cheaper than buying it retail.

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[rovertcv8]

Ok...will seal the logs as soon as that gets in...I promise!!!!

Now, who can we contact that would love to cut or use these logs.

Cheers
David Sheuring

[jeff...]

Originally Posted by rovertcv8

Ok...will seal the logs as soon as that gets in...I promise!!!!

Now, who can we contact that would love to cut or use these logs.

Cheers
David Sheuring

If they were mine I would contact Scott Smith, he's in new hill not all that far from you http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/members/scsmith42/

Thanks