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  1. 13th July 2013, 12:16 AM #1
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    Default Big log preparation....a few pics.

    Hi all,

    Just thought I'd thow in a few pics of today's work. We are prepping up another big redgum ready for transport and milling. The butt end is 2.6m in diameter, but has a wild taper the ends up 2.3 x 1.4 at the other end. It will be some challenging milling but the timber will be worth it. The main butt log is around 15 tonnes, with two 4 tonne head logs. Plenty of big birdseye spikes should produce some spectacular results.

    We are moving the log next Tuesday using a 25 tonne Franna crane to lift the smaller end while a tilt tray semi backs under it and slides the last of it up. Not cheap but worth the investment. I've cut a flat on one side to sit it on the truck easier, and with a bit of luck it will slide off in that position and be upright for milling. If not, my daughter reckons she can knock it into place with my little hydraulic helper! It will make handling these big monsters a bit easier.

    Anyway, I'll put a few more up when it's loaded and during milling next month.

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    Oh, so that's why wood costs so much I'm fascinated by these threads as I wouldn't know where to start with something like that. Looks like hard work, but hope it pays off

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    Obviously not "small timber milling" James, but I guess once you slice a few pieces off it will be

    looking forward to more updates on this log, don't know how you can contain your excitement, the possibility of some excellent pieces are extremely high, good luck with it.
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    Hi James, I didn't know you had to wear camouflage gear for milling.
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    Thank you for posting this James. Great pics of a great tree.
    I appreciate the amount of work that goes into getting timber from fallen trees. Looks like your daughter will be a great help.
    The pen turners on this forum are probably doing a lot of calculations at the moment.

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    Glad to see it will be used for the timber in lieu of firewood
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    Quote Originally Posted by tassietimbers View Post
    Hi all,

    Just thought I'd thow in a few pics of today's work. We are prepping up another big redgum ready for transport and milling. The butt end is 2.6m in diameter, but has a wild taper the ends up 2.3 x 1.4 at the other end. .............
    If not, my daughter reckons she can knock it into place with my little hydraulic helper! It will make handling these big monsters a bit easier.



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    If I said wow would that be an understatement.
    P.S. That last pick should be in my https://www.woodworkforums.com/f132/s...-abuse-172555/ thread.
    Look forward to progress pics.
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    Yep I lay awake dreaming of logs like that.
    Can't wait to see the inside.

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    hmmmmmmmm, if only............
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    that is one magnificent tree!.....the effort will be well worth it...I agree with Dai Sensei.........
    with that monster - stay safe!!
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    Awesome thread so far

    Love to see more photos, including the movement of the timber to the mill and then the slabbing process

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    Wot that lot up there said!! Super tree.

    Just be careful!!
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    James

    I think we really will have to consider a "Large Timber Milling" forum .

    As others have already said, "Wow." I have on many occasions pointed out that the handling of timber is actually the difficult part and these logs of yours just reinforce that statement with a vengeance.

    Do keep the pix coming for the loading and transportation as well as the milling later on. Very interested to hear the problems you encounter (I'm sure there will be many) and the way you get around them.

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    You got some work ahead of you there. I hope it cuts well for you and is well worth all the effort you'll undoubtably put into it.
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