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This is the cedar that blew off the tree at the neighbors during the tornado. This is actually a main branch. Had to cut it in 4 pieces to even move it. Probably close to 1/2 ton. I have no clue what I'm going to do with it yet, except let it sit and dry out for a year or 2. I may not even get it out of the truck!

This was the only branch to come off the tree which is about 4' dia. An ancient giant for an Eastern Red cedar.

There's one more ( a smaller whole tree ) that I may try to get later, but it's going to be tough to get to it.

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That's a big cedar!

Many of the older frame houses in our area are resting on cedar piers. Beautiful wood. Smells good. Keeps moths away. I have had trouble with thin sections splitting, but haven't used it much.

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WOW! I can't wait to see what becomes of that.

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Frank
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Still got that portable saw mill Gene? I see cedar adirondack chairs in your future! And cedar shelving for your closet. And a cedar blanket chest. And ...

You've got a good memory. Never did buy one tho. Probably should have, but I'm getting pretty good with freehand chainsawing. In fact, one of the chunks will likely become a chainsaw carving for the lady who donated the cedar. Always wanted to try that.

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In fact, one of the chunks will likely become a chainsaw carving for the lady who donated the cedar. Always wanted to try that.[/quote]

Those are really cool!!! We have a guy who comes to the State Fair every year who does that.
I have watched him several times. He does a carving in about thirty minutes and uses 3 or 4 chain saws to do it. I swear, when he starts he has something in mind to cut but, I'm betting he changes his mind at least 3 times before the carving in done!
They have an auction at the end of the fair to raise money for charaity. He carves bears, eagles, native Americans, birds, horses and on and on.
So, point is....If the wood changes your mind halfway through the carving, DON"T GIVE UP!!!
Just cut away the parts that don't look right!

Rog

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tools and beer, the rest I just wasted.

Looks like lots of turning blanks to me.

I find it splits real bad as it dries. Cut it up quick and get into manageable pieces. Then use it as fast as you can.

Nice haul.

I love turning red cedar.

---Nailer---

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man that's some pretty wood and a nice haul

YOU SUCK

Lawrence

We don't get cedar that large up here, Gene (or at least that I'm aware of). I'm jealous!!!

Great haul, even if the tornado and winds had to knock off the limb. Glad you and Gail are OK, too.

Verna

I just got a 10,000lb Mile Marker hydraulic winch installed on my Bronco with one of the main reasons being to winch logs up and across our little stream/gully. Got one 2' diameter alder I need to haul out as soon as we get some dry weather. Problem is I'm concerned about pulling my rig apart. This sucker is really, really powerful.

Great looking cedar, Gene! Is it as aromatic as it appears to be?

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Cheers - Dennis

Wish I had winch on my Ranger, but it would probably winch the truck into the gully rather than the other way around. I'll just wait till her son can get to it with his heavy equipment. We're expecting about 3-6" more rain this weekend, so the ground is going to stay too soft for equipment anyway. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to get stuck in this red clay around here. Won't hurt to let it lay there for while.

This is very aromatic cedar - full of sap this time of year, which makes it very heavy also.

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I see there you scored some wood

fragrant wood you have scored

may the Moths bow to your score and the women consider it a pheromone after all we do...

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Bet we could pull that out with Larry's Lear Jet.

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Dude's a poet and we didn't know it.

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But his feet show it; they're Longfellows.

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Cheers - Dennis

Terrible - you're grounded.

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