I did the calculations based on the log weight program of 20.4 cubic foot, which equals 244.8 board ft. You are correct. I was calculating the board footage as if it was a tube...that's not practical, so here's the more practical calculation. If the log averages between 21.5" diameter and 102" long, we can expect a clean cant at ~ 15"×15"x102" = 22,950 in cubed. Then divide by 144 (the number of cubic inches in a board ft.) So 22,950/144 = 159.375 board ft. Then, if you take the 4 off cuts, which would be around 3.25" thick each and approximately ~14 board ft each if you cut them up. So you come up with an additional 56 board ft. Long story short, the most accurate approximation of the usable wood in the log is ~215 board ft.
I have to ask. I figure log weights all the time and I had to verify your weight and you are right it is a 1290 lb log. What app are you using? I did not know there was a such device to take the math out.
I have a good technique for pulling a nail or screw out of the log. I take a hole saw and drill next to the nail or bolt. I drill in two inches or so. Next I use a wood chisel and remove the wood around the nail. Then I grab the nail with a vise grip pliers and pull it out. If it is a screw grab it with the vice grip and unscrew it.
Which metal detector are you going to order? I have been wanting to get one after tying into a metal spike. Mine was from the middle of 180 acres here in the Missouri Ozarks. Could you give some info about the metal detector and why it is best, how deep does it detect?
I didn't see it at first, but watching a second time, WOW. Crazy how the saw head started rocking... impressive really. Thanks for another great video my friend. Sorry you got stopped in your tracks!
good video i don't think mr. Robert can save that one. i have a cheap metal detector i will be checking my next log. some days nothings goes right so be careful on boat. take care, be safe and well.
Happens to the best of us. I've contemplated ordering some carbide tipped blades since people swear that it makes metal an almost non-issue. I'm not sure those would even be safe from something like this? Milling isn't peaches and cream all the time and this video is proof of that.
Dig the metal out.. you said 244bf.. a 24" diameter 8' long has 200bf
I did the calculations based on the log weight program of 20.4 cubic foot, which equals 244.8 board ft. You are correct. I was calculating the board footage as if it was a tube...that's not practical, so here's the more practical calculation. If the log averages between 21.5" diameter and 102" long, we can expect a clean cant at ~ 15"×15"x102" = 22,950 in cubed. Then divide by 144 (the number of cubic inches in a board ft.) So 22,950/144 = 159.375 board ft. Then, if you take the 4 off cuts, which would be around 3.25" thick each and approximately ~14 board ft each if you cut them up. So you come up with an additional 56 board ft. Long story short, the most accurate approximation of the usable wood in the log is ~215 board ft.
cut the log down? no. dig the metal out.. we all have had this happen.. cut around it.. don't waste two feet..
I have to ask. I figure log weights all the time and I had to verify your weight and you are right it is a 1290 lb log. What app are you using? I did not know there was a such device to take the math out.
Not uncommon - recently hit staples in a very old parkland oak. Thinking back I had a treehouse in the crook of that tree in the 1970’s!👀🍃
I have a good technique for pulling a nail or screw out of the log. I take a hole saw and drill next to the nail or bolt. I drill in two inches or so. Next I use a wood chisel and remove the wood around the nail. Then I grab the nail with a vise grip pliers and pull it out. If it is a screw grab it with the vice grip and unscrew it.
Thinking carbide blade for this nailed Walnut log.
Ive hit bullets, barbwire and horseshoe,,, to name a few. Hehe
Make sure you buy a quality detector because the cheep ones don't last.
Which metal detector are you going to order? I have been wanting to get one after tying into a metal spike. Mine was from the middle of 180 acres here in the Missouri Ozarks. Could you give some info about the metal detector and why it is best, how deep does it detect?
I've been using a metal detector from rural king. Paid $35 plus tax. Works perfectly.
It happens to the best of us 😮
The best metal detector in the world is a saw blade. New ones work best.
So true, 😆 🤣
Metal strikes again, I've had a few logs recently surprise me like that!
I didn't see it at first, but watching a second time, WOW. Crazy how the saw head started rocking... impressive really. Thanks for another great video my friend. Sorry you got stopped in your tracks!
good video i don't think mr. Robert can save that one. i have a cheap metal detector i will be checking my next log. some days nothings goes right so be careful on boat. take care, be safe and well.
Thats Y God invented carbide blades...😢
😆 I suppose so. I have a few left.
Happens to the best of us. I've contemplated ordering some carbide tipped blades since people swear that it makes metal an almost non-issue. I'm not sure those would even be safe from something like this? Milling isn't peaches and cream all the time and this video is proof of that.
Here in NC there was a Beach Music band call General Johnson and The Chairman The Board. One of there best sons was “Gone Fishing”.
Songs not sons
Hopefully fishing will be better,
What metal detector do you normally use?
How much was that saw blade?
It happens to all of us
Ouch!!!!!