Todd Burch
07-24-2015, 6:52 PM
Of the 9 longs I have collected so far, two large logs (36" and 40" diameter) have a significant "V" cut in them where they were felled, and a third log (storm blow over) still has a portion of the stump and root rot cluster all attached.
I know the one with the root stuff on it I need to saw off - no big deal there. But, as a general question, if others are cutting logs that you will be sawing, how particular are you on how smooth the ends of the log are?
For instance, the two with the side "V" cuts have a significant amount of tear out where the tree was hinged as it fell. Bits protruding and bits missing from the cavity of the hinge. You really can't end seal this area very effectively. Do you cut it off smooth (which, in both my cases, we're talking a good foot of length into a 7' log, so that's a big percentage to waste just to get a smooth end), or just seal what you can?
Todd
I know the one with the root stuff on it I need to saw off - no big deal there. But, as a general question, if others are cutting logs that you will be sawing, how particular are you on how smooth the ends of the log are?
For instance, the two with the side "V" cuts have a significant amount of tear out where the tree was hinged as it fell. Bits protruding and bits missing from the cavity of the hinge. You really can't end seal this area very effectively. Do you cut it off smooth (which, in both my cases, we're talking a good foot of length into a 7' log, so that's a big percentage to waste just to get a smooth end), or just seal what you can?
Todd