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Saw blades for petrified wood?

Started by Duncan, August 29, 2005, 03:28:07 PM

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Duncan

We had a large  flood this year and a friend of mine has some petrified logs.  Was wondering if anyone had ever tried to saw up any on a Wood mizer.  Have been talking about it with Gillman and we think we could probably do it with a few modifications.

Any experience?
Kelly

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Gilman

Dunnccann,
You've known me for almost 30 years.  One L only please.  ;)
WM LT70, WM 40 Super, WM  '89 40HD
Cat throwing champion 1996, 1997, 1999. (retired)

Tom

I hear that singin' is a short term cure for stutterin'.   Either of you fellows know Dixie?

Gilman

Not me Tomm,
I just watched Blazing Saddles for the upteenth time last night, I do know I don't get no kicks from champagne though. ;D
WM LT70, WM 40 Super, WM  '89 40HD
Cat throwing champion 1996, 1997, 1999. (retired)

Dan_Shade

has anybody got a dime?

back to topic...

isn't petrified wood a rock?  you're in for some fun, I believe.
Woodmizer LT40HDG25 / Stihl 066 alaskan
lots of dull bands and chains

There's a fine line between turning firewood into beautiful things and beautiful things into firewood.

dail_h

   I ocasionaly saw rocks,but not with any great sucess
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Dan_Shade

I've sawed a few bolts and such :-D
Woodmizer LT40HDG25 / Stihl 066 alaskan
lots of dull bands and chains

There's a fine line between turning firewood into beautiful things and beautiful things into firewood.

Furby

Not sure I understand...........
Did the flood uncover some petrified logs or make some ???

Gilman

I wish I'd taken a camera with me.  If I go back I'll make sure I take some photo.

Many moons ago there was a landslide that stacked old growth firs up nice and neat.  The soil around them eventually became a semi loose sandstone that the river has slowly eroded.  The petrified logs being harder are lasting longer than the sand stone and they are becoming outcropings from the sandstone.  Looks pretty cool.  Pieces eventually break off and get washed down river.

The one piece in question washed into a swimming hole on a friend's property.  We used a come-a-long and drug it to the edge of the river.  My friend is going to come back with his tractor and we'll strap it to the 3pt. 

Some of the logs have only semi petrified.  The remaining parts are fiberous charcoal.  Looks like they were burried during some volcanic activity.
WM LT70, WM 40 Super, WM  '89 40HD
Cat throwing champion 1996, 1997, 1999. (retired)

Furby

Due to your location...........I wonder how that could happen. ::)  ;D
Petrified logs can be worth some $$$ to collectors and such.

I'd be REALLY interested in getting ahold of a big piece myself.
I have several 5# or so pieces.


If you are indeed thinking of cutting this stuff, and I wouldn't, you would need a dimond blade for sure.

Fla._Deadheader


Swingmill and Diamond blade   ;) ;) ;D ;D ;D
All truth passes through three stages:
   First, it is ridiculed;
   Second, it is violently opposed; and
   Third, it is accepted as self-evident.

-- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

Furby

I'm wondering about nailing though! :o :D

Duncan

Well I agree on the diamond blade and think it would be worth trying.  Any suppliers for a WM LT 70 or LT 40Super out there?
Kelly

Fla._Deadheader


If I remember correctly  ::) ::),  Someone was sawing rocks, ON PURPOSE, with a bandmill. ?????  It was posted on here, or that OTHER place ??
All truth passes through three stages:
   First, it is ridiculed;
   Second, it is violently opposed; and
   Third, it is accepted as self-evident.

-- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

Gilman

Harold,
I think you're onto something.  Get a swinger, carry it down to the river and set er up.  You'd have plenty of coolant, especially towards the bottom of the bunk.   ;D

Furby,
Nawww, not much of that eruption stuff happens(ed) around here.  ;)

Duncan,
Hurry up and get that diamond blade.  I want you to test it out for me.   ;D
WM LT70, WM 40 Super, WM  '89 40HD
Cat throwing champion 1996, 1997, 1999. (retired)

Gilman

Duncan,
I called ukam.com and they said the blades would be about $35/ft.  Get-er-dun!  One week lead time.  I'll clear my schedule for next weekend.  8)

They recommend about 2,000 sfm.  Anyone know what a WM runs at?  I know it's been listed here at least a 100 times, but I wasn't interested back then.  ;D
WM LT70, WM 40 Super, WM  '89 40HD
Cat throwing champion 1996, 1997, 1999. (retired)

Fla._Deadheader


I can see some $$$$$$ in Table Slabs.  ;D ;D
All truth passes through three stages:
   First, it is ridiculed;
   Second, it is violently opposed; and
   Third, it is accepted as self-evident.

-- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

Paul_H

I remember some oldtimer that was sawing some kind of stone on a WM a couple years back.I'm sure it was talked about here but can't find it yet on a search.

I think he was in Florida (?)

The stone was White and porous if I remember right  ???
Science isn't meant to be trusted it's to be tested

Paschale

Those logs sure would make a nice log cabin.  Perhaps we could get some of the guys who frequent the timber framing side of things to weigh in on this...   ;D
Y'all can pronounce it "puh-SKOLLY"

Fla._Deadheader

 I remember  8) 8) 8) 8)

 It was in the Woodmizer Magazine.  :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D ;D
All truth passes through three stages:
   First, it is ridiculed;
   Second, it is violently opposed; and
   Third, it is accepted as self-evident.

-- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

Paul_H

I'm glad you remember Harold,I was starting to wonder if I dreamt it  ???
Science isn't meant to be trusted it's to be tested

Fla._Deadheader


YUP, about 6-12 months ago or sumpin.  ::) ::) ::) ::)
All truth passes through three stages:
   First, it is ridiculed;
   Second, it is violently opposed; and
   Third, it is accepted as self-evident.

-- Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

Gilman

Looked on their website, but couldn't find an article on it.   :(
WM LT70, WM 40 Super, WM  '89 40HD
Cat throwing champion 1996, 1997, 1999. (retired)

Paul_H

Gillllman,  ;D
It may have  been in Sawmill&Woodlot

I have to go man the BBQ but will look through my old Sawmill mags after supper.
Science isn't meant to be trusted it's to be tested

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