Inquiring about saw mills in eastern nc

[scsmith42]

Dennis, re applying tar and then removing it for sawing, I would think that you'd need to turn around and re-apply some type of end sealer after milling for the remainder of the drying process. If I get logs in that have already started checking, I'll take a chainsaw and clean up the ends, seal them, and then mill them.

If you can apply a proper end sealer immediately after logging, it will see you all the way through the drying process - whether it's KD or AD.

It's also a lot easier to end seal a log than all of the boards that come from the log.

Some folks have experimented with latex paint - would be better than nothing.

Scott

[Mike Wilkins]

There is a guy outside of Greenville that has a Woodmizer portable mill. I have purchased lumber from him in the past. He usually has lots of Cypress, Pine, Oak, Cedar, Walnut in stock. Sometimes Cherry and Maple will be in stock, depending on what is available. And also some super-hard Jatoba; pretty wood but hard as anything exotic.
252-746-3600 or 215-0424

[Mike Wilkins]

Update from the sawmill guy outside of Greenville.
His name is John Baker and his # is 252-746-6807.
Hope this helps.

[McRabbet]

Originally Posted by Mike Wilkins

Update from the sawmill guy outside of Greenville.
His name is John Baker and his # is 252-746-6807.
Hope this helps.

Michael,

I suggest that you add his name to the NC Sawyers listing. Go to the "Where Are" drop-down on the Upper Menu Bar and click on NC Sawyers. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the listing and click on "Edit this Page". You can edit the file and make the addition in the appropriate region, based on the map at the top. Be sure to include all of the necessary info so others can find him. And thanks!