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Soft Maple, Hickory, White Oak, & Hemlock. With the bench biz as cut throat as it is, I bought this Hemlock log to make some economy grade slab benches to keep up with the Amish. It was practically free. This whole pile will air dry all summer & be ready for fall production.
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13 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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posted 137 days ago
those are some nice slabs. can’t wait to see what they become in the fall. thanks for the post.
Scott Bryan
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posted 137 days ago
You have some nice pieces of wood to work with. It will be nice to follow this one to a finished piece.
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irishhandyman
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posted 137 days ago
Well it sounds like you have to compete with the Amish too. Good luck. Great looking wood, looks even better when you consider the price huh? Please post pics as you go this fall, I cant wait to see the process and then the final product.
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gator9t9
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posted 137 days ago
Nice Score ….Did you cut them into slabs too ??
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SteveKorz
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posted 137 days ago
NICE!!...
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Todd A. Clippinger
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posted 137 days ago
SUWEET!
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BarryW
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posted 137 days ago
that’s it! Excellent biodegradable carboniferous construction materials…let us consume mass quantities.
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Kevin Violette
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posted 137 days ago
Great find….keep us updated when you go to build this fall!
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BobR
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posted 137 days ago
I’m jealous. Just wish my slabs woud dry as fast as you indicate yours will.
-- Bob
jcees
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posted 136 days ago
Shooooot, I wish I had the space for such a load. Does my jealousy show?
always,
J.C.
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Kipster
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posted 136 days ago
Very nice.
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dirtclod
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posted 128 days ago
I’ve heard that hemlock splinters cause some problems in healing. Have you worked with it before and do you take measures to insure that the customer doesn’t get any?
-- Wonderful new things are coming! - God
TexPenn
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posted 128 days ago
I havnt worked with the hemlock yet. Its all people use around here (1X8) to cover thier barns with. It does fine like that. I’m going to sit on this for a while & keep an eye on it. I bought it to make economy grade slab benches & Tables. I’ll keep y’all informed.
-- Ted, TX or PA www.around-the-bend.com