Author Topic: How to make flooring from a tree..... (Read 1592 times)

terrifictimbersllc · « **on:** January 04, 2012, 02:21:51 pm »

http://www.ehow.com/how_7971588_cut-own-hardwood-flooring-trees.html

Not quite sure what it is about this article that has me scratching my head. I did want to find an article talking about making wood flooring. Here are some quotes. I can find little fault in them. Still I'm not sure I will pass this along to my customers. Maybe I just make things too complicated. But it doesn't feel fair, I'm afraid my wife could find this and wonder why our upstairs hallway floor isn't done yet.

...All you need is access to a hardwood tree and a band saw to cut hardwood
...Check the trees in your garden or front lawn to find out whether you have a hardwood tree
...Never run with a chain saw in your hand.
...Switch off the chain saw when the tree starts to fall. Shout "timber" and walk away from the tree on your escape route.
...Mark up the required thickness along the log with a marker pen.
...Check the blade of the saw before you start the machine up. Make sure there is no breakage on the blade and that the machine is in working order.
...Place the wood log on the saw machine and slowly start pushing it toward the blade.

Even a link provided about how to use a bandsaw machine....http://www.americanmachinetools.com/how_to_use_bandsaw.htm

And a really good warning...
Don't cut down a neighbor's tree without permission -- and never cut a tree in a park.

jdtuttle · « **Reply #1 on:** January 04, 2012, 02:46:52 pm »

Too funny, I especially like the warning, "don't stand under a falling tree" Da

Cedarman · « **Reply #2 on:** January 04, 2012, 02:51:29 pm »

I think I read in the very fine print that this was sponsored by "Doctors Needing Work"

terrifictimbersllc · « **Reply #3 on:** January 04, 2012, 02:54:38 pm »

Quote from: Cedarman on January 04, 2012, 02:51:29 pm

I think I read in the very fine print that this was sponsored by "Doctors Needing Work"

Maybe there are articles here for them, too.

POSTONLT40HD · « **Reply #4 on:** January 04, 2012, 03:02:18 pm »

Unreal!

Ianab · « **Reply #5 on:** January 04, 2012, 03:07:49 pm »

They forgot this

But it's a good thing I read that. My house has SOFTWOOD floors

Those idiots 50 years ago didn't know anything, it will never last..

Ian

Red Pill · « **Reply #6 on:** January 04, 2012, 03:14:58 pm »

Wow. It must be right, it's on the internet.

terrifictimbersllc · « **Reply #7 on:** January 04, 2012, 04:03:58 pm »

Maybe an companion article on how to haul logs on top of your car?
http://www.ehow.com/how_5035482_load-car-roof.html
so as not to get this:
http://www.cybersalt.org/funny-car-pictures/car-overload

shelbycharger400 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 04, 2012, 05:03:06 pm »

terrifictimbersllc

their is probably a picture of my car, with a 6 ft long, 12 in dia log stickin out the back..

.... it was only 2 blocks.
i wised up and bought a beater truck.

i talked to a land owner yesterday on the phone, told him im still working on my mill but looking for material 12in and bigger, then came to $ ,without seeing it i cant tell you what i will pay. then he said, so you think its worth more than firewood price? i said i sell firewood at $50 a pickup load. He didnt like that response. Not shure if i will even pay doyle price, im only planning on pulling it out at 4 ft pieces, and using a winch crane in the bed of the truck, from the sounds of it, only able to go in their late season/winter. all clay.

terrifictimbersllc · « **Reply #9 on:** January 04, 2012, 05:05:39 pm »

Anybody puts a log in his car should get it for free.

Full Circle · « **Reply #10 on:** January 04, 2012, 06:31:40 pm »

Picked up some good tips on tree identification, too! Oak smells bitter and acidic.

Dan_Shade · « **Reply #11 on:** January 04, 2012, 09:15:57 pm »

isn't everything in E-how sort of like that?

WDH · « **Reply #12 on:** January 04, 2012, 09:42:44 pm »

I never knew that maple had white creamy bark!

DanG, I learned something

.

jwillett2009 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 04, 2012, 10:47:35 pm »

Funny, I have been reading about Maple Sugar and came across a similarly well written article.... they even had a picture of a red maple tree showing how to identify the sugar maple.

jueston · « **Reply #14 on:** January 06, 2012, 10:31:34 pm »

i showed this to my girlfriend and she wants to know why i haven't turned the tree in the front yard into some fine flooring yet...

cypresskayaksllc · « **Reply #15 on:** January 06, 2012, 10:49:02 pm »

"Timber"

Tree Feller · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2012, 02:40:16 pm »

Quote from: Dan_Shade on January 04, 2012, 09:15:57 pm

isn't everything in E-how sort of like that?

From what I've seen it is...virtually useless info.

eastberkshirecustoms · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2012, 03:39:16 pm »

Before that article, I didn't know flooring came from a tree. I guess you learn something new everyday...

mikeb1079 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2012, 10:50:17 pm »

priceless article, thanks for the laugh

here's my favorite:

Quote

Place the wood log on the saw machine and slowly start pushing it toward the blade

sounds like it was written by a grade school kid (from another country)

i'm so glad i have a saw machine. maybe tomorrow i'll go push some logs around

tyb525 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 07, 2012, 11:53:49 pm »

Wood log, as opposed to a cheese log?

Riggs · « **Reply #20 on:** January 08, 2012, 06:08:08 am »

I feel so much better about myself after reading that

petefrombearswamp · « **Reply #21 on:** January 08, 2012, 08:28:38 am »

I just love useless info as presented but good for a laugh.
Hey tyb I think I'll move to eastern Indiana.
It appears that folks don't age there.

cptbob06 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:42:38 pm »

I saw a pinto hatchback that was loaded full of cedar post.

Carpenter · « **Reply #23 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:33:54 pm »

I had no idea it was so easy! Here all this time I thought you at least needed some equipement and some knowledge and experience. I guess all you guys making flooring will be out of business when this info gets out

tyb525 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:18:32 am »

Pete, if only that were true

I'm not old enough yet to put a fake age on my profile

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