iDRY Vacuum Kilns

Sponsors:

Grade stakes

Started by Peter Drouin, August 17, 2015, 09:41:15 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

Peter Drouin

I cut them.


 
See how use the 2 middle back stops. I use them for 3 faces.


  

 
So I can turn them.


  

 
And I use my drag back too, :D
Now on the forth face I slide the cant ahead.


 


  

  
I do the edging too, Grab a hand full and tap them on the floor to get rid of the sawdust.
Put in a pile.


 


 
I setup so I don't move my feet to make them, untill I wrap them up.


  

 
And that, boys and girls is how I make stakes and sticking.
For me, it's easier to cut them first, this batch is 5' long ones.


  

 
8 hrs 1250 of them $750.00.
A&P saw Mill LLC.
45' of Wood Mizer, cutting since 1987.
License NH softwood grader.

POSTON WIDEHEAD

Yawn......   zzzz_smiley

I do have to say, that is one neat stack.  :)
The older I get I wish my body could Re-Gen.

Banjo picker

what keeps them from mildew in the stack...do they use them super fast...?  Banjo
Never explain, your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe you any way.

WV Sawmiller

Peter,

   Looks good but I still hate handing short logs. We've discussed similar issues before and if I were cutting them I'd be starting with 10' logs then cutting the strips/stakes in half later but to each his own. Since this is working for you more power to you.
Howard Green
WM LT35HDG25(2015) , 2011 4WD F150 Ford Lariat PU, Kawasaki 650 ATV, Stihl 440 Chainsaw, homemade logging arch (w/custom built rear log dolly), JD 750 w/4' wide Bushhog brand FEL

Dad always said "You can shear a sheep a bunch of times but you can only skin him once

Peter Drouin

Quote from: Banjo picker on August 17, 2015, 09:51:30 PM
what keeps them from mildew in the stack...do they use them super fast...?  Banjo





sticking
A&P saw Mill LLC.
45' of Wood Mizer, cutting since 1987.
License NH softwood grader.

thecfarm

Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

Kbeitz

Me and my brother is scraping out a closed up textile factory.
In the dye room was hundreds of stales just the right size for stickeren.
So it looks like I wont need to be makeing any for a while.
All clear wood and sanded up real smooth...
Collector and builder of many things.
Love machine shop work
and Wood work shop work
And now a saw mill work

Banjo picker

I agree that stickering would do it,  but i see 20 per bundle, an no room between bundles....just stickered between the layers of bundles.  Banjo
Never explain, your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe you any way.

Peter Drouin

Quote from: Banjo picker on August 18, 2015, 01:27:27 PM
I agree that stickering would do it,  but i see 20 per bundle, an no room between bundles....just stickered between the layers of bundles.  Banjo



I make 10 to a bundle, But you're right, The customer has a construction containment thing where He puts out bales of hay and silt fence. Hes turning out to be a good customer, The orders keep geting bigger.
A&P saw Mill LLC.
45' of Wood Mizer, cutting since 1987.
License NH softwood grader.

Banjo picker

Is that a Hudson stake pointer?  Banjo
Never explain, your friends don't need it, and your enemies won't believe you any way.

Tree Dan

Nice job....How do you put the points on?
Wood Mizer LT40HD, Kubota KX71, New Holland LS150, Case TR270
6400 John Deere/with loader,General 20" planer, Stihl 880, Stihl 361, Dolmar 460, Husqvarna 50  and a few shovels,
60" and 30" Log Rite cant hooks, 2 home built Tree Spades, Homemade log splitter

4x4American

Good work flow.  I too rather saw a short 5' log than to saw a 10' log and cut in half later.
Boy, back in my day..

5quarter

Good system for cutting stakes and sticks. I come across more than my share of short, clear logs and save those for that purpose. I cut them 4/4 though and resaw them into stickers later,  once they're dry.
What is this leisure time of which you speak?
Blue Harbor Refinishing

Warped

Quote from: 4x4American on August 18, 2015, 10:32:07 PM
Good work flow.  I too rather saw a short 5' log than to saw a 10' log and cut in half later.
With a giant pencil sharpener! :D
     Actually I was wondering that as well. I can't tell if all four sides are tapered or just the two opposing sides? If just two sides it would seem that a circ. saw with a speed square would be a possibility before ripping to 1" widths? Surely there's a more efficient way though
Good with the rough stuff and rough with the good stuff

Peter Drouin

Quote from: Banjo picker on August 18, 2015, 07:34:54 PM
Is that a Hudson stake pointer?  Banjo




Yes,


  

 
It will sharpen as fast as you can feed it. From 1"x1" to 1½"x1½ wood I get calls for 2x2".
I called Hudson, And if I go bigger I have to get a New one. Can not change out the cone.

When the timber framers saw it, now they come to sharpen the pegs. Or buy my stakes, cut them 12" and sharpen. Works good 
A&P saw Mill LLC.
45' of Wood Mizer, cutting since 1987.
License NH softwood grader.

petefrom bearswamp

Peter does the 1250 in 8 hrs include all phases of manufacture ?
Are you working alone?
seems like you must work at a very high speed.
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

Warped

Seems one could just buy the cutter and mount it to their existing mill engine along with a temporary table or second carriage......
What hp. is it? I'm too lazy to go to their website, plus I've never seen it there before.
Good with the rough stuff and rough with the good stuff

Peter Drouin

Quote from: petefrom bearswamp on August 19, 2015, 07:04:05 AM
Peter does the 1250 in 8 hrs include all phases of manufacture ?
Are you working alone?
seems like you must work at a very high speed.



Yes, yes, But I did have one of my grandsons stop by and I did put him to work for two hrs. :D I don't know about high speed, I just try to be efficient. And long Hrs. That day I had 4 customers buying $500.00 of wood too.
But I'm only 60¾ years old, and can work long hrs. Not to say your old :D :D But you do have some years on me. ;)
A&P saw Mill LLC.
45' of Wood Mizer, cutting since 1987.
License NH softwood grader.

petefrom bearswamp

You really know how to hurt a guy.
Wish I was only 60 plus again
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

POSTON WIDEHEAD

Quote from: petefrom bearswamp on August 19, 2015, 03:58:37 PM
You really know how to hurt a guy.
Wish I was only 60 plus again

Pete, you looked pretty spunky at the Pig Roast....especially when Jeff hollered....."LET'S EAT"

running-doggy
The older I get I wish my body could Re-Gen.

petefrom bearswamp

I should probably miss several meals
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

Peter Drouin

I got to make more. I cut some W Oak for a guy and had an overrun of 1" boards. :D


  

 
And I will cut to length first. And cut 20 at a time ;D
A&P saw Mill LLC.
45' of Wood Mizer, cutting since 1987.
License NH softwood grader.

Peter Drouin

See Pete how I'm making 8x8x10' beams and make all the overrun into 2x4 and 2x6 get sticked off the mill.


 
The trick is to get something done every time you move.
Never move without something in your hand.
A&P saw Mill LLC.
45' of Wood Mizer, cutting since 1987.
License NH softwood grader.

petefrom bearswamp

I agree Peter, I try to work at a steady efficient pace, but my main problem is trying to saw around the shake in the Hemlock.
Kubota 8540 tractor, FEL bucket and forks, Farmi winch
Kubota 900 RTV
Polaris 570 Sportsman ATV
3 Huskies 1 gas Echo 1 cordless Echo vintage Homelite super xl12
57 acres of woodland

4x4American


Wait til you get to be my age lol
Boy, back in my day..

Thank You Sponsors!