First time milling with bandsaw

[asheddie]

Hello all, I had a bit of fun today milling a few small logs on my new bandsaw. Nothing to exciting but fun to see what can be done with a bandsaw. I milled some pink gum from the fire pile, some She oak and some wattle. I'll sit them in a corner for a year or so but they were already sitting for at least two years prior to cutting. I'm using a Laguna lt 18 3000 series bandsaw with a Resaw King 1 1/4" blade.

[Christos]

Great going on the milling.

[artme]

Great result, especially for a first effort!!

[BobL]

Wood looks good

Here are a few tips about stacking.
Use strips (stickers) that are at least 3/4" thick otherwise the wood may go mouldy
Make sure the stickers are exactly above each other.
Although gaffer tape won't apply much pressure any tension should be applied across the stickers or you may bend the slabs.

[asheddie]

Wood looks good Here are a few tips about stacking.Use strips (stickers) that are at least 3/4" thick otherwise the wood may go mouldyMake sure the stickers are exactly above each other.Although gaffer tape won't apply much pressure any tension should be applied across the stickers or you may bend the slabs.

Thanks for the advice BobL, I had wondered if the stacking needed to be done differently. Can I expect much movement from planks this short? the longest one is about 450mm. I cut them 20mm thick (give or take!)

[BobL]

Thanks for the advice BobL, I had wondered if the stacking needed to be done differently. Can I expect much movement from planks this short? the longest one is about 450mm. I cut them 20mm thick (give or take!)

Maybe, maybe not. My experience is the thinner they are the more likely they are to move.

[Willy Nelson]

I am starting to get a little annoyed now.

First, Bob used to go once a year on a milling holiday and we would sit idle in anticipation of his next trip. Now it seems he has nothing better to do than mill timber, carve turtles, build sheds, play with a new bandsaw!!!!!!!!!

Too much time playing, I reckon retirees should be banned from these forums

Sincerely
Willy

15 years 2 months a 3 days until retirement

[BobL]

I am starting to get a little annoyed now.

First, Bob used to go once a year on a milling holiday and we would sit idle in anticipation of his next trip. Now it seems he has nothing better to do than mill timber, carve turtles, build sheds, play with a new bandsaw!!!!!!!!!

Too much time playing, I reckon retirees should be banned from these forums

Sincerely
Willy

15 years 2 months a 3 days until retirement

I think you have your wires crossed Willy.

Still want me to give at talk at your turning club?
Maybe I'll see you at the WA Wood turners gathering in a couple of weeks time?

[Willy Nelson]

Errr, Yes Please. Will discuss with committee and then find a date which suits you.
Should I have put a smily face in on my previous post?
Willy