Oak log sections - Page 2

Oak log sections · 08-30-2007, 11:14 AM

I have a chance to grab a few(5, to be exact) nice straight sections of oak log, recently cut, about 12" thru.
They are only about 3' long however

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Similary, I can have some 4' pieces of longleaf pine, about 8" thru.

I don't suspect the pine is good for much of anything, but I thought I'd solicit any suggestions as to any usefull purpose the oak might be? I thought of splitting them in half to make fireside benches, or a couple disks cut for clocks or such, but thats about all my feeble little mind could come up with.
Seems a waste for them just to go to firewood......

JackLeg · 08-31-2007, 09:11 PM

Now back to this "pig thing!" Did we get a date set? I'd spring for some chickens for those who don't eat pig!

09-02-2007, 11:42 PM

Let me check on that pig tomorrow, I used to know a good place to get them but I'm not sure if they are still in business...

JackLeg · 09-03-2007, 03:13 PM

Did we set a date for this pig roast yet?? I want to mark my calendar!

scsmith42 · 09-03-2007, 07:17 PM

Re meat sources, Williams Grocery in Apex is a good source, and there is also a place on 421 near Clinton - can't think of the name right now, but can dig it up if needed.

Rather than half a pig, getting a few pork shoulders may be a good option. My cooker will hold at least 6 shoulders plus a couple of dozen chickens.

erasmussen · 09-03-2007, 08:48 PM

Nahunta pork center 2 locations one in Nahunta of course and one in raleigh

Nahunta Pork Center Outlet
In Raleigh, NC Is Located
At The NC State Farmers Market
Off I 40 West Bound Exit 297
Right Onto Lake Wheeler Rd. North

Everyone around here says there the place to go.
But I have never been there as I dont really like pig

JackLeg · 09-03-2007, 09:50 PM

Right you are Scott. We use hams most of the time. Not much more money for "green" hams here in Albemarle. I hope we can put this together some time this fall. Tom and I can furnish some dried hickory for coals if you want to use them. Or is your cooker a gas model?

JackLeg · 09-03-2007, 09:51 PM

Earl: Do you like chicken or beef? Venison? We should be able to "suit your palat."

Ivey · 09-03-2007, 10:03 PM

I like piggy Reggie...

erasmussen · 09-03-2007, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by FarmTrac60

Earl: Do you like chicken or beef? Venison? We should be able to "suit your palat."

All the above

scsmith42 · 09-04-2007, 10:15 PM

Originally Posted by FarmTrac60

Or is your cooker a gas model?

A gas model??? Sir - back in Texas those are fighting words!

Hickory works just fine (unless you've got some mesquite hanging around). Pecan also provides an extraordinary flavor, but it's a fast burning wood and has to be replenished fairly often.

Scott

09-04-2007, 10:20 PM

Gas Grill

It's wood all the way baby

When's the pig roast anyways I need to mark my calender

Ivey · 09-04-2007, 10:26 PM

I could bring some hickory as well. I can hardly give it away, I just as well put it to good use..

JackLeg · 09-04-2007, 10:35 PM

No offense intended, but you didn't state how you fired that thing. Sounds like we could cook over about anything you want. No mesquite 'round here though!

scsmith42 · 09-04-2007, 11:04 PM

Reggie - no offense taken - the opening was just too good to pass up!

Scott

JackLeg · 09-05-2007, 05:42 AM

Yep, I'd have done the same thing! Where is your place? I was over that way on US 1 last weekend when I picked up the bandsaw from David. Saw the New Hill sign.