jrdavis
Anyone Use ELM? for the sawmill
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, 08-01-2011 at 11:36 AM (27639 Views)
I was able to pick up nine, 10 foot sections of ELM trees this weekend.
I am wanting to make 4x8 or 4X10's or even board/batten lumber with my new sawmill that I purchased.
Has anyone used ELM before? Will it withstand the stresses of a porch roof or joists, etc?
Some of the sections are 36 inches around. 3 sections are 20-30 inches, 4 are 12-20 inches in diameter.
I purchased the Harbor Freight Mill on sale with 20% off coupon, delivered to my door for $1800.
http://www.harborfreight.com/saw-mil...ine-67138.html and it has the 9 HP engine not the 7HP.
I'm just about finished putting it together and just itching to make some cuts.
My son cut down a walnut tree and so I will practice with the ELM and then make good careful cuts with the WALNUT.
James.
oh yeah... pictures forthcoming.......