fallen trees

[joek]

i went to my property in kentuckY yesterday and i have 2 trees down ill be going to spring class if offered was woundering if i can keep these trees safe from bugs untill im ready to build maybe next winter any suggestions welcome

[Shark]

You;ll want to get the bark off, & probably try & keep them up off the ground.
Also rotate every few weeks, & maybe spray to keep the bugs & mold away.

[joek]

spray with what and what do i use to take bark off should i cover to keep out of rain

[Shark]

spray with what and what do i use to take bark off should i cover to keep out of rain

Borates to protect the wood, read this page it explains well:
http://www.acbs-bslol.com/Gadgets/D97WoodRot.htm

Try & find what's called a spud, made to peal the bark off tree's without harming the layer under.

I wouldn't recommend trying anything like a tarp, it'll trap moisture & will probably feed mold. You could try & protect it, but it would have to be a roof-like structure high enough to let the logs stay dry. Might be difficult.

[joek]

does any one know where i can get this tool to remove bark off a couple trees i have on my land that have fallen i want to try to keep them for when im ready to build

[Shark]

Here's one, I haven't tried it personally but it has a few good reviews

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200333235_200333235

[joek]

thanks shark i checked out your pics nice work are u north or south indiana

[Will Dye]

I was curious where you're gonna be building. I live in Louisville,Ky.

[Shark]

joek, we're building about 45 minutes south of Indy near Morgantown.

[Will Dye]

Shark when will you be back? Are you gonna use tongue and groove on your roof? I still plan on paying you a visit but I've been lagging behind at Basil's. Hopefully I will have that cured this weekend. I was also wondering if you'd be interested in making some T&G because I wanna give my shaper system a good workout.