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Leaky Log


Dan

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I cut down a white mulberry (Asian variety) that was growing in my yard it was about 6 inches in diameter. It has nice dark brown heartwood so why not use it. I sealed the ends and put it in the basement to dry. I noticed some drops on the floor today. Seems the mulberry is very wet and dripping. I think I'll rip some small boards tomorrow and put them on my drying rack.

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The tree was small, about 20 feet tall. There's only about 5 feet of useful trunk to cut. I hope to get at least a 1" x 5" board and two 1" x 3" boards. The color is close to walnut but may be darker. I can only see the end grain right now.

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I cut down a white mulberry (Asian variety) that was growing in my yard it was about 6 inches in diameter. It has nice dark brown heartwood so why not use it. I sealed the ends and put it in the basement to dry. I noticed some drops on the floor today. Seems the mulberry is very wet and dripping. I think I'll rip some small boards tomorrow and put them on my drying rack.

It's that little something extra to cut wood from your own tree

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Well, I started cutting the log but it was so wet that it was bogging down the bandsaw. Sorry,no pictures yet but the wood is not as dark as I thought,although it may darken over time. The purple unicorns kept getting in my was. Just kidding. I guess I'll dry the rest as a log and try cutting it next year.

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