I have a 18" diameter, about 36" long log from an Elm tree that my parents took down (well, part of it took itself down, if you know what I mean). Our house is a historical house, and before the Dutch Elm disease swept through Wisconsin, the house was actually named "The Elms", as there were 5 large elm trees on the property. These were smaller trees that hadn't died yet, but now that they're gone, I'd like to make them into lumber to make a small project or two out of. After all, even if the trees are gone, something of them should remain with the house.
So, I have access to a chainsaw, and a 14" bandsaw. What's the most efficient/ safest way to mill this? I just want enough boards to maybe make a small end table, and maybe some bowls (though I have some smaller pieces for that as well).
Anyone use elm? How is it to work with?
So, I have access to a chainsaw, and a 14" bandsaw. What's the most efficient/ safest way to mill this? I just want enough boards to maybe make a small end table, and maybe some bowls (though I have some smaller pieces for that as well).
Anyone use elm? How is it to work with?
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