Pulling logs out of the creek

[Kyle]

Pulled a nice log out of the creek today and I am not sure what it is.. Possibly a walnut, river birch or a sycamore but won't be able to id until it is sawn.


The coloration is intense with deep steel blue mineral staining throughout. Can't wait to crack it open..


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[Bill Clemmons]

Sure hope that log yields some beautiful wood. It'll make all that work worth it. :eusa_danc Hope you'll post some pics when you get it cut.

Bill

 

[CrealBilly]

I did that once Kyle - you boys were working that's all I gotta say, I can't figure why some folks go to the gym for a workout - can you?

 

[Kyle]

I did that once Kyle - you boys were working that's all I gotta say, I can't figure why some folks go to the gym for a workout - can you?

Yep.. its strenuous but fun. I am starting to lean towards it being black walnut.. will find out today.

 

[sawduster]

awww man , ya scratched it :kermit: :slap: :gar-Bi

that is totally kewl man :icon_thum

 

[CrealBilly]

Well whatever it is Kyle, from the last picture of the logs on the WM it looks like it might be curly - I can see the grain twisting up the trunk like a barber's pole. It'll be very interesting to see what's inside those logs

 

[sapwood]

Cool!
How did the Stihl do cutting underwater :icon_scra

Roger

 

[PeteM]

That looks like a lot of work!
I might have to that a ride up tomorrow just to check it out.

How many bf do you think it will yield?

pete

 

[Dragon]

In this kind of weather, creek or not, that's some hot work. Looks like you got a nice score out of it. Make sure you post up some pics of what's inside that monster.

 

[smitty62]

With that twist in it, I'm betting on maple............????????? Never seen that in walnut, but there's always a first time.:dontknow:

 

[mlp2147]

Looks like a lot work ya'll put in. Any update on what it is yet?
Mike

 

[Kyle]

Red River Birch. I will post a picture when I saw some more of the lumber.
Crazy coloration on the last batch. It was exactly like normal lumber in color when sawn and as soon as the air and sun hit the surface turned a blue grey steel color. The whole batch is that color. wild!

I pulled the remaining tree out today and spied a huge boxelder that is sitting in the middle of the creek about 50 feet down.

 

[CrealBilly]

I pulled the remaining tree out today and spied a huge boxelder that is sitting in the middle of the creek about 50 feet down.

Box Elder :jealous: Can I come saw it?

 

[Kyle]

Box Elder :jealous: Can I come saw it?

Its got some nice red in it..

 

[Dragon]

I pulled the remaining tree out today and spied a huge boxelder that is sitting in the middle of the creek about 50 feet down.

By 50 ft down I'm hoping you mean horizontally and not vertically?

Looks like some possibilities of some neato saplings with vines wound all up in 'em from that first photo. I and one of two others just might could get real interested in browsing them thar woods.