I meant to bring one of my axes with a narrower bit for slicing into the tree. This particular axe has a thick bit that felt like I was trying to fell a tree with a splitting maul.
@HiraethRestorations even if you had a file it's no fun to reprofile and thin the cheeks on sight. I could see the axe didn't penetrate much. Have you tried a long handle hookaroon for moving logs? Not sure if dragging this stuff would have been easier though.
It definitely was a consideration. Unfortunately, this log was a bit too small to make two posts and too big for one post. I originally wanted this timber for a floor joist but when I saw how much sapwood there was, I had to change its final destination. Splitting it would have made two Timbers with too much sapwood. Once I got it worked down and the mortises cut, I knew I made the right choice.
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Looking forward to seeing how your fence turns out.
You and me both. Just started splitting some rails this evening.
Wondering what axe you meant to bring. I'll be doing a white oak handle jersey for hewing soon. I like the wide bit and they're common around here.
I meant to bring one of my axes with a narrower bit for slicing into the tree. This particular axe has a thick bit that felt like I was trying to fell a tree with a splitting maul.
@HiraethRestorations even if you had a file it's no fun to reprofile and thin the cheeks on sight. I could see the axe didn't penetrate much.
Have you tried a long handle hookaroon for moving logs? Not sure if dragging this stuff would have been easier though.
Looks good
good job man
very stupid question,would it have been eaiser to split the log ?
It definitely was a consideration. Unfortunately, this log was a bit too small to make two posts and too big for one post. I originally wanted this timber for a floor joist but when I saw how much sapwood there was, I had to change its final destination. Splitting it would have made two Timbers with too much sapwood. Once I got it worked down and the mortises cut, I knew I made the right choice.
@@HiraethMasonry makes sense,well said