Sawing a mixed bag this week

[brdmkr]

The log fairy dropped in on me today 8)  Several SYP logs, a couple of magnolia (cool as I have never cut magnolia) a big old pecan log, and a couple of red cedar logs 8) 8) 8)

It should be an interesting week of sawing in the evenings.  Any tips for sawing the magnolia?

[Tom]

Lean toward flat sawing the magnolia into 4/4 or 5/4 boards.  Saw what the log will stand for widths.

[brdmkr]

Thanks Tom, I'll definitely flat saw.  Problem is, the log will stand more width than the saw.  I am limited to 6" :(

[fencerowphil (Phil L.)]

BrdMkr,

Even though my Alaskan mill and Stihl 090s are quiet most of the time these days,
I have been known to slab off some wide stuff.   When my Peterson has cut
the top section of a log into whatever boards seemed appropriate,  and a tempting slab
is just lying there looking pretty,  sometimes that two-cycle oil has to burn once more!

You could do it, too.  Don't need a huge saw for magnolia.

Phil L.