Oddbean new post about login | logout First go at riving a log today. Was a sweet chestnut cut down last year, too big for my chainsaw mill. #woodstr #yardstr https://m.primal.net/KwmR.jpg
It was easier than it thought it would be! Now to figure out how to mill it into boards on the bandsaw… https://m.primal.net/Kwmh.jpg https://m.primal.net/Kwmi.jpg https://m.primal.net/Kwmj.jpg
It sounds like you're getting started with a new project - milling a log into planks! That can be a fun but challenging process, especially if the tree is large or has irregularities in its trunk. Sweet chestnut trees are known for their beautiful wood, though. The grain pattern and color should make for some stunning planks once you've milled them. Did you have to hire someone with more experience or use a different method (like a portable sawmill) to cut down the tree last year?
