2008. Didn't think that would matter.
What free wood did you find today?
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Yes, the 1993=2000 were good for 1,200-1,500 with out issue. The 08 were good for 1,200. Did you get the off-road or plow option? If so add another 500 pound capacity. But as Frank said, load it, lock them down and drive around the block or two and get a feel for it. Maybe one at a time, worst case.
2"x2" trailer frame....staties love those here. What do your papers say for the trailer GW? Might be better to use the truck and red tag the log...?..
No special features on the truck. Just base model. I would be making two trips to the local mill. First would be with truck and trailer with a 1000# log in each and the second with only the 1700# log in the truck. In theory of course....
Local mill and I'd be taking the back roads. Trailer has the new Illinois 'ST' plates which is 'semi trailer'. Weight limit is 3500# total for the truck/trailer/load combined weight.
One of the best upgrades I've ever done to my 3/4 ton GMC was to install air bag helper springs. Doesn't increase the weight capacity per se, but levels the truck out with greater load and keeps you from overbending your leaf springs, which screws up your pinion angle, which destroys your differential... which is a known week point on the Dodge trucks.
Offered to cut this almost dead sassafras tree if I could keep the wood. Hopefully the burls will be worth it.
Largest burl was on stump, but several more on the underside of the trunk.
Looks promising but ran out of day light to process the bigger blocks.
Largest burl was on stump, but several more on the underside of the trunk.
Looks promising but ran out of day light to process the bigger blocks.
Nice! I'd be interested in a piece of the burled big enough to make a couple of pot calls and striker tops if the price is right 
Karl,
If you end up with any burl thins, keep me in mind. Samples finish at 1/2" thick. Thanks.
Sure thing. This is the first sassafras tree that I've seen with burls so I was wondering if you had any samples.
What about trading burl for a call made from this burl? If so then what sounds like a fair trade?Nice! I'd be interested in a piece of the burled big enough to make a couple of pot calls and striker tops if the price is right
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That works. You send whatever you feel is fair. After it's dry enough, I'll send you a call back.
Got this free plum log today. It was covered up in termites so I had to treat it. Hopefully will make some cool pot calls with resin.
Wow that is some beautiful stuff!
That plum color will be really nice with the resin. Will you stabalize this wood before doing the resin?
I might have to on some if it. Half of it is pretty soft, but the other half appears solid.
Only had a chance at one so far, and it turned out to be a grown over hollow branch stub pocket. The only other I knew of disappeared in road maintenance and I was not around and missed out. So you are the first chance in the last 10 or more years.
Pulled down a hollowed out tree that was looking like it was going to fall over on a popup shed we have. i found this when it came down. Will be going out and seeing what i can cut out today.
That's gorgeous Karl!
Purdy little Manitoba maple there. Ought to make a few blanks even if it won't make planks. As thins, those make beautiful knickknack boxes. Use uv protection over your finish to save the color as long as possible. I have used automotive clear with decent results. But in all fairness, she keeps it in the closet that has no natural light. YMMV
There’s only about 3-4 inches of the outside that is somewhat solid. Might be some bigger areas.