Earlier this week it was about 75F here near Niagara Falls. I milled this red oak log that had some surprisingly nice lumber in it, better than I expected. These boards are 13" wide x 9 ft long.



Then yesterday my arborist friend called to say he was taking down a nice walnut tree about 10 miles away. I got two 9 ft logs from it, the butt log being 23" dbh. This guy is 57 years old and still climbs, although he's using a lift for this tree. He has amazing skill, a testament to his longevity at this most dangerous of trades. Anyway, it was another shirt sleeve day.



After bringing the logs home I milled the butt log today. Clear except for one large knot in some of the boards. I got 12 boards 13" wide x 9 ft long.




It wasn't quite as warm today as yesterday, but I still only needed a light fleece. This most amazing late milling season is about to end, though, with rain and cool temps starting tomorrow. it was great while it lasted.

John