1.) bluecat - 09/24/2021

Several years ago, we had some trees taken down that were too big for me to do comfortably. I cut most of them up for firewood. When I came to a giant white elm, it was just too perfect of a tree to burn. It was over 2' in diameter and straight as a string for 10+ feet. I decided to see if I could get it milled.
After doing some research I found someone that does this as a side business and had him cut it into 3" slabs.

After the slabs were cut, he put it in his kiln until the moisture was within limits. I then found someone who makes furniture and was developing a local reputation. When my wife and I were picking out the slab to be used, I chose a really straight piece with no abnormalities. The gal that refinished the furniture convinced me that a piece that had some distress to it would look even better. I'm glad I listened.

2.) DParker - 09/24/2021

That's pretty cool. May I ask what the total cost was for the milling and furniture makin'?

3.) bluecat - 09/24/2021

The milling was 600.00. The problem was getting that giant log to the corner of our property so he could pick it up on his flatbed. Our neighbor was able to grab it with a backhoe. The price also included putting it in his kiln which was pretty cool. It was basically a small shed that he had rigged some shelving and thermostats and blowers. From memory, when the temp got over a certain temp, it exhausted all the hot air out of the shed which would carry the moisture as a payload. Or maybe it was moisture driven, I can't remember.

The table was 400.00 but that was because we supplied the wood. She is making me a desk right now and I know it's going to be considerably more. The legs I got off the web and are [url]https://www.diyhairpinlegs.com/[/url]
they were around 60.00 I think.

If that all works out we might get a dining room table made.

4.) bluecat - 09/24/2021

You see furniture like that on the web for some crazy money. If the wood is "spalted" it's worth a small fortune.

5.) DParker - 09/24/2021

Note to self: "Don't let wife see this thread."

6.) Swamp Fox - 09/24/2021

:tu:

7.) Swamp Fox - 09/25/2021

8.) Swamp Fox - 09/25/2021

That tune is "Tennessee Hardwood" ... I luv the captioned picture, and thought the title would show up in the image ... But it didn't, so sue me ... I just wanted to point out this is not a completely random post .... :wink

9.) Swamp Fox - 09/25/2021

I luv the image and the caption for [I]Tennessee Hardwood[/I], in case anyone wants to accuse me of a random post ...

:poke::bk:

10.) Swamp Fox - 09/29/2021

[QUOTE=bluecat;64767]If the wood is "spalted" it's worth a small fortune.[/QUOTE]


I thought mine was spalted one time, but my girlfriend didn't see the value in it.

Anyway, a quick trip to the doctor cleared it right up.

11.) bluecat - 09/29/2021

Not faulty, spaulty.

12.) bluecat - 09/29/2021

[I]Swampy's Faulty Wood[/I]
by bluecat

His wood got spaulted
Then wood bleach cleared it right up
Wood good, still no sex

13.) DParker - 09/29/2021

[QUOTE=bluecat;64792][I]Swampy's Faulty Wood[/I]
by bluecat

His wood got spaulted
Then wood bleach cleared it right up
Wood good, still no sex[/QUOTE]

+8...

14.) bluecat - 09/29/2021

[I]The Tractor Story That Wasn't[/I]
by bluecat

There was a story
Full of intrigue and dark crimes
But we'll never know

15.) Swamp Fox - 09/30/2021

LOL ...

16.) Swamp Fox - 09/30/2021

[QUOTE][B][I]Price vs. Value [/I][/B]
--by Swamp Fox

I got some wood spalted one time.
It cost me way more than a dime.
The price that I paid
That time to get laid
Was worth every penny to rhyme. [/QUOTE]


....

17.) bluecat - 09/30/2021

You're a regular William ShakeShingleSpeare

18.) Swamp Fox - 09/30/2021

You have me cornfused with The Bard of Omaha, who besides having shingles also has a deep connection with Bacon ...

(But don't we all?)

19.) Swamp Fox - 09/30/2021

OK, so we don't all have shingles ... I was focusing in on the Bacon bit ....

20.) Swamp Fox - 10/01/2021

For those few of you who were not English majors and don't know WTF we're (I'm) talking about:
[B][SIZE=2]
10 Shakespeare Authorship Theories That Will Surprise You[/SIZE][/B]

[url]https://listverse.com/2019/04/03/10-shakespeare-authorship-theories-that-will-surprise-you/#:~:text=10%20Shakespeare%20Authorship%20Theories%20That%20Will%20Surprise%20You,writer%20of%20the%20Shakespeare%20legacy.%20More%20items...%20[/url]


LOL ... :pop:

21.) Swamp Fox - 10/01/2021

If sedition, murder and beheadings can't boost readership around here, I don't know what will ...

Post your suggestions below, LOL .....

22.) Swamp Fox - 10/01/2021

Okay, how 'bout sex?

Sex would be a good one. I'm surprised none of you thought of that ...




[QUOTE]HuntingCountry: "Sorry.... But I've already got one."
[/QUOTE]

LOL






Ahem ...




[url]https://nypost.com/2021/09/29/get-to-know-the-stunning-russian-translator-putin-brought-to-trump-meeting/[/url]

23.) bluecat - 10/01/2021

[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;64814]For those few of you who were not English majors and don't know WTF we're (I'm) talking about:
[B][SIZE=2]
10 Shakespeare Authorship Theories That Will Surprise You[/SIZE][/B]

[url]https://listverse.com/2019/04/03/10-shakespeare-authorship-theories-that-will-surprise-you/#:~:text=10%20Shakespeare%20Authorship%20Theories%20That%20Will%20Surprise%20You,writer%20of%20the%20Shakespeare%20legacy.%20More%20items...%20[/url]


LOL ... :pop:[/QUOTE]



I have other theories if you are interested.

24.) bluecat - 10/01/2021

[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;64816]
[url]https://nypost.com/2021/09/29/get-to-know-the-stunning-russian-translator-putin-brought-to-trump-meeting/[/url][/QUOTE]

I've got your translation right here. [making slapping sound with hand against inner thigh]

25.) Swamp Fox - 10/01/2021

[QUOTE=bluecat;64818]

I have other theories if you are interested.[/QUOTE]

LOL ... That one was new to me...

26.) Swamp Fox - 10/02/2021

I do have to say I was expecting some points for the Bacon bit bit ... :tap:


LOL

27.) bluecat - 10/02/2021

It was just a lot of fluff. It didn't really make it for me.

+ 6 for Bacon bits. If you had connected Sir Francis Bacon to Kevin Bacon, I would have awarded you a shrubbery.

28.) Swamp Fox - 10/04/2021

997 viewers at 7:06 AM eastern ... I must be doing something right ...

It's barely light out ...

29.) Swamp Fox - 10/05/2021

[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;64812]You have me cornfused with The Bard of Omaha, who besides having shingles also has a deep connection with Bacon ...

(But don't we all?)[/QUOTE]

Speaking of which: The Bard of Omaha sent me some pics a couple of days ago ... Great weather, very nice camp!

Ask him about Knebraska---- hunting, fishing, college sports---- Their football team only does well against schools with great English departments, tho ... (Although I've never heard of Buffalo...)



Heard of Buffalo?

30.) Swamp Fox - 10/05/2021

[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;64816]Okay, how 'bout sex?

Sex would be a good one. I'm surprised none of you thought of that ...






LOL






Ahem ...




[url]https://nypost.com/2021/09/29/get-to-know-the-stunning-russian-translator-putin-brought-to-trump-meeting/[/url][/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=bluecat;64820]I've got your translation right here. [making slapping sound with hand against inner thigh][/QUOTE]


[B]


Under-rated sub-thread .... LOL


+ 6 - 9 ... somewhere in there ...





It's almost like no one is paying attention ... LOL[/B]

31.) bluecat - 10/05/2021

Chickens, furniture, Russian prostitutes translators, Haikus, Bacon, what more do you want in an archery forum?

32.) bluecat - 10/05/2021

I'll come in again.

33.) bluecat - 10/05/2021

974 guests, nice.

It must be Bacon or Haikus. I know there are a lot of scholarly woke people out there.

34.) bluecat - 10/05/2021

[QUOTE=Swamp Fox;64838]Their football team only does well against schools with great English departments, tho ... (Although I've never heard of Buffalo...)



Heard of Buffalo?[/QUOTE]

Sooner or later.

35.) Swamp Fox - 10/05/2021

[QUOTE=bluecat;64842]974 guests, nice.

It must be Bacon or Haikus. I know there are a lot of scholarly woke people out there.[/QUOTE]



Holy cow college, Batman! That's up from 69 a half-hour ago!

36.) Swamp Fox - 10/05/2021

[QUOTE=bluecat;64843]Sooner or later.[/QUOTE]


I see what you did there ...


Nothing wrong with Sooners, as long as you can wait 'til later ...

37.) Swamp Fox - 10/05/2021

[QUOTE=bluecat;64842]974 guests, nice.

It must be Bacon or Haikus. I know there are a lot of scholarly woke people out there.[/QUOTE]


1022 right now ... I think it was higher a few minutes ago, but we shouldn't encourage that ...

38.) DParker - 10/06/2021

[QUOTE=bluecat;64842]It must be Bacon or Haikus.[/QUOTE]

Get both.

"Sizzle, sizzle, pop
Streaks of tasty fat rendered
The king of breakfast"

39.) Swamp Fox - 10/06/2021

[QUOTE=DParker;64851]

[B]Get Both[/B]
---by DParker

Sizzle, sizzle, pop
Streaks of tasty fat rendered
The king of breakfast[/QUOTE]



LOL .... :clap::clap::clap:



[You're welcome. ---The Editors :wink]


+ 10

40.) bluecat - 11/24/2021

This a work desk that was created from the same batch of wood.

41.) bluecat - 11/24/2021

42.) Swamp Fox - 11/25/2021

Beautiful ...:beer:

43.) DParker - 11/25/2021

Wow. That turned out really nice. I know it wasn't cheap, but it looks like it was worth it.