What free wood did you find today?

[djg]

There’s a local guy near me who charges $125/hour. I think it’s reasonable given the somewhat limited number of options nearby.
He’s been in business for more than 25 years and is an honest guy. It’s how he makes his living. Saws wood, stacks, kiln, sells some. Mostly a sawyer.

We don’t have the portable sawmills in our area like some folks have.

What part of IL are you in?

 

[Mr. Peet]

My friend in Syracuse Indiana gets $100 an hour on a LT 30. He is 70 and stills moves fast enough to keep up.

 

[Firewood Potter]

My carver son brought me this today. Dogwood about 4’ long.

 

[JD1137]

What part of IL are you in?

Northern Illinois. Maybe an hour south of the Wi. border and an hour (plus) west of Chicago.

 

[daniscool]

My carver son brought me this today. Dogwood about 4’ long.
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Surprised he didn’t keep it. Dogwood is very nice to carve.

 

[Firewood Potter]

He prefers basswood and to a lesser degree butternut and catalpa. He also does 1911 style pistol grips. I think the pinkish color of our dogwood would look good on a Colt.

 

[daniscool]

He prefers basswood and to a lesser degree butternut and catalpa. He also does 1911 style pistol grips. I think the pinkish color of our dogwood would look good on a Colt.

Ah yes. I think we had this discussion before. He doesn’t carve his wood green does he?

I think it would look very good.

 

[Kalai]

Well, technically I did not get any free wood---YET :) I bet you there is going to be plenty of free wood after today. The Big Island and the rest of the stat is getting pounded by a huge hurricane right now. These winds are strong, we are prepared and hoping the winds don't get too bad and also hoping that some nice Koa trees get blown down on the mountain so I can go and get them after the storm. I will certainly take pictures of what ever I might find. We are in for a wild ride from now and getting worst through the night. Aloha nui loa.

Kalai

 

[daniscool]

Well, technically I did not get any free wood---YET :) I bet you there is going to be plenty of free wood after today. The Big Island and the rest of the stat is getting pounded by a huge hurricane right now. These winds are strong, we are prepared and hoping the winds don't get too bad and also hoping that some nice Koa trees get blown down on the mountain so I can go and get them after the storm. I will certainly take pictures of what ever I might find. We are in for a wild ride from now and getting worst through the night. Aloha nui loa.

Kalai

I wish you luck in the storm and luck after.

 

[Firewood Potter]

He doesn’t carve his wood green does he?

Only dry!

 

[JD1137]

Well, technically I did not get any free wood---YET :) I bet you there is going to be plenty of free wood after today. The Big Island and the rest of the stat is getting pounded by a huge hurricane right now. These winds are strong, we are prepared and hoping the winds don't get too bad and also hoping that some nice Koa trees get blown down on the mountain so I can go and get them after the storm. I will certainly take pictures of what ever I might find. We are in for a wild ride from now and getting worst through the night. Aloha nui loa.

Kalai

Stay safe and good luck “riding it out”!