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   frenchy | Sep 02, 2006 04:25pm | #1

   too late!

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   Napie | Sep 04, 2006 03:19am | #4

   Is it just me or have I noticed quite a few posts from people who seem to think that logs are dried prior to milling?

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   frenchy | Sep 04, 2006 08:24pm | #5

   Napie,

        I don't know that it's more common, just that I have seemed to note that some find out about checking after the log is sawn down and lay's around for  a while..

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   JeffHeath | Sep 03, 2006 07:22pm | #2

   If they already have checking, then cut some off each end until the checking is gone.  Seal the ends as quickly as possible (always) with anchor seal, or any heavy latex paint.  Cherry doesn't need any drying time before milling, so you should always mill it right away, and seal the end grain.

   Frenchy,  great advice (not!).  Always trying to be helpful, you are.

    

   Jeff

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   frenchy | Sep 04, 2006 08:26pm | #6

   JeffHeath,

    You are correct. I should have mentioned the option of cutting off the ends.  That may make the log 7 feet which makes 7 foot boards but I suppose they would be better than nothing.

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   HowardAcheson | Sep 03, 2006 07:43pm | #3

   It's too late to worry about that. If you plan to use it for furniture lumber, it should be immediately milled into boards which should be stickered and stacked. It will not dry properly if it is left in tree form.

   Howie.........