Saw video thread

[redlight066]

That’s some hard ass wood

 

[redlight066]

I’m not sure why share, copying the video from YouTube didn’t load the video here. Redirects to their site. Strange. Same way I’ve always done it.

 

[redlight066]

@huskyboy can you chime in? Hardness of chestnut/black oak? I saw you post the name of a hardness scale. Can’t remember what it’s called

 

[huskyboy]

That looks like chestnut oak or black walnut to me. Black oak looks kind of like red oak inside and is a softer wood than white or red oak. The hardness scale is called the janka scale. It’s really just a guideline, as growing conditions can affect how hard the tree is.

 

[redlight066]

Thanks. That makes sense. That’s why I took a pic of the growth rings. Really tight.

 

[MustangMike]

I believe Chestnut Oak (AKA Rock Oak) is in the White Oak Family and Black Oak is in the Red Oak Family.

I believe that is Chestnut Oak you are cutting, but I would need to see a leaf to be sure.

They generally grow on Rocky Hillsides.

 

[MustangMike]

Walnut looks similar, but is not real hard to cut. Both Black Oak and Chestnut Oak have deeply furrowed bark.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

I square'd up a loop of .325 RS today (this is not the new pro chain). I learn't some stuff...

Going to try this again with a 7 pin rim. I think it will be a lil better on this saw anyway?

 

[huskyboy]

I believe Chestnut Oak (AKA Rock Oak) is in the White Oak Family and Black Oak is in the Red Oak Family.

I believe that is Chestnut Oak you are cutting, but I would need to see a leaf to be sure.

They generally grow on Rocky Hillsides.

There is also scarlet oak (a red oak subspecies as well like black oak). They are usually low quality for sawlogs. Notice the radial “star” cracking/shake in the end of the log. That’s a log I would cut into all 8 footers for low grade/ railroad ties. Or cut a foot off the end to see if it cleans up and if there is enough room for a ten footer before it bends. This is a true red oak and a higher quality sawlog.

 

[huskyboy]

A black oak A white oak Chestnut oak bark. The inside looks like white oak.

 

[TreeLife]

Shame that black oak is spidered out like that. Could clean up, could not.

 

[huskyboy]

Shame that black oak is spidered out like that. Could clean up, could not.

I thought it was gonna be a nice one, cut it low and punched out the face. I realized that was a waste of time when I saw the butt end after it fell lol.

 

[TreeLife]

I thought it was gonna be a nice one, cut it low and punched out the face. I realized that was a waste of time when I saw the butt end after it fell lol.

Just the way it is. Like cutting a Cherry, roll some dice lol flip a coin!

 

[MustangMike]

Real nice pic of the Chestnut Oak bark. The Black Oak bark I have is not too much different.

I'm milling a Red Oak Log, to the right is Black Oak, and two to the left (2nd from far left) is also Black Oak.

 

[MustangMike]

If Chestnut Oak is dead but off the ground, only the sap wood rots and the rest of it gets hard as a rock … hence the name. I cut some for fire wood that had been down for at least 15 years, and it was solid! The land owner told me it was the longest lasting wood he ever burned!

I split it in the woods, by hand, with the X-27.

 

[drf256]

A black oakView attachment 216531 A white oak View attachment 216535 View attachment 216533 Chestnut oak bark. The inside looks like white oak. View attachment 216534

Looks real similar to locust bark I have here. Almost like a broken up pattern of same strudel-like bark.

The locust I have is thorn free, is yellow and heavy as hell. Burns with the most heat of any specie I have on my property.

 

[huskyboy]

Looks real similar to locust bark I have here. Almost like a broken up pattern of same strudel-like bark.

The locust I have is thorn free, is yellow and heavy as hell. Burns with the most heat of any specie I have on my property.

There is a couple of those here, don’t see them very often here. Very dense. Dulls chain quicker than oak, almost like there is sand in the bark. Supposed to be some of the best firewood.

 

[drf256]

There is a couple of those here, don’t see them very often here. Very dense. Dulls chain quicker than oak, almost like there is sand in the bark. Supposed to be some of the best firewood.View attachment 216569

Super common here, not sure why.

Wacked a fallen small one up for firewood last winter when we got a cold spell.

It was the hottest burner I’ve ever personally witnessed. It also doesn’t rot.

I plan on milling some for an outside table the wife wants.

 

[Duane(Pa)]

Super common here, not sure why.

Wacked a fallen small one up for firewood last winter when we got a cold spell.

It was the hottest burner I’ve ever personally witnessed. It also doesn’t rot.

I plan on milling some for an outside table the wife wants.

Stuff is like iron for durability and anthracite coal for heat. You’re damn lucky to have a stash!

 

[MustangMike]

The farmers used to plant Sugar Maple and Locust all over the place, and where it is planted, Locust will multiply.

Sugar Maple for Syrup

Locust for Fence Posts - They virtually don't rot, but you need to drill them to attach the wire!

You will often find both trees lining roads and driveways.

Locust can absorb sand from the soil and throw sparks when you try to cut it. Decades ago when my Brother built his house in Garrison NY we had to cut several good size Locust. If you did not cut it up the same day, you had to sharpen your chain ever 3 or 4 rounds. When you first cut it there seemed to be enough sap for lubrication, but not after that.

My Brother loved burning it, lots of heat!