Most of the trees I will probably be sawing will be trees local to my area. Some might be yard trees, others will be from pasture / woods / creek banks. None will really be formal woodlot or forest trees (whatever that means!!)
Do you look for metal? Do you use a metal detector? Do you only do either of these if you have been warned that metal might exist? Do you just cross your fingers you won't hit any?
What are some of the tell-tale signs that metal might be captured within the tree? I know what overgrown barbed wire fencing looks like.
I know what metal can do to a bandsaw blade. What about a swing mill blade?
Thanks, Todd