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re: Paging No Colors lumber advice
Posted on 2/28/21 at 8:29 pm to texag7
Posted on 2/28/21 at 8:29 pm to texag7
Man that's a tough one. For the record, I've never seen Tallow run through a sawmill. I did a little reading on it before responding. And the best I can come up with is "Sure, why not?"
The biggest issue I think you would have is twisting. They don't seem to be known for growing in a straight grain pattern. So if you tried to use them for corral boards, they might dry too fast in the sun and twist off the posts.
If you have time, sticker stack the lumber and let it dry for a few months in a barn. With a breeze or a cheap box fan.
Then for outdoor use I would just go go with the old standby treatment of diesel fuel and brake fluid or motor oil. Paint it on and should make good corral board or barn siding.
I wouldn't cut it too thin. I would probably recommend no thinner than 5/4 to cut down on the twisting.
That's about all the advice I have. I'm as curious as you are. Post some pics if you do it.
Also, if you know someone with a sawmill, haul the trees to them first. And do a test run before you commit to buying a sawmill around this stuff. Good luck!
The biggest issue I think you would have is twisting. They don't seem to be known for growing in a straight grain pattern. So if you tried to use them for corral boards, they might dry too fast in the sun and twist off the posts.
If you have time, sticker stack the lumber and let it dry for a few months in a barn. With a breeze or a cheap box fan.
Then for outdoor use I would just go go with the old standby treatment of diesel fuel and brake fluid or motor oil. Paint it on and should make good corral board or barn siding.
I wouldn't cut it too thin. I would probably recommend no thinner than 5/4 to cut down on the twisting.
That's about all the advice I have. I'm as curious as you are. Post some pics if you do it.
Also, if you know someone with a sawmill, haul the trees to them first. And do a test run before you commit to buying a sawmill around this stuff. Good luck!
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Posted on 2/28/21 at 8:51 pm to No Colors
Thank you for the reply. I’ll attempt drying them out and get a few milled before I waste any money on a mill
Interested to see how they turn out as well. I’ve always been intrigued about Chinese tallow. I know they are invasive and most people dozer and burn them but I figure at some point they could be used for something. I know LSU researched them for a while on potential for making biofuels from their seeds
Interested to see how they turn out as well. I’ve always been intrigued about Chinese tallow. I know they are invasive and most people dozer and burn them but I figure at some point they could be used for something. I know LSU researched them for a while on potential for making biofuels from their seeds
Posted on 2/28/21 at 8:56 pm to No Colors
No colors, where’s the nearest mill to liberty where I can get rough cut lumber? 2x8s or 10s for horse stalls.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 6:12 am to No Colors
I’ve seen these tool supplements (guides) that are attached to chains saws to cut boards from trees with. The attachment is very cheap. Try this before buying a mill.
Posted on 3/1/21 at 11:55 am to No Colors
Like you I can't find much in the way of material properties but I wouldn't hesitate to use it as a pine substitute. Grain isn't as straight but even a number 2 pine will twist to shite if you let it.
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