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16-02-2007, 09:13 PM
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split rails
How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks
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17-02-2007, 12:08 AM
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How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks How long are your logs? (ducks) -- http://NewsReader.Com/ |
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18-02-2007, 12:11 AM
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"Steveo" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote: How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks How long are your logs? (ducks) -- About 8 foot |
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18-02-2007, 12:18 AM
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"Gary" wrote in message t... "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote: How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks How long are your logs? (ducks) -- About 8 foot Normally wedges are used. Some species split easier than others and some don't really split at all. What species do you contemplate splitting? |
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18-02-2007, 10:12 AM
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On Feb 17, 8:13 am, "Gary" wrote:
How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks With a wedge, dear Gary dear Gary dear Gary... BTH (Sorry, but you're lucky there was no applicable line from "Oklahoma" or I'd still be singing...) |
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18-02-2007, 01:15 PM
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"Chas Hurst" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote in message t... "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote: How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks How long are your logs? (ducks) -- About 8 foot Normally wedges are used. Some species split easier than others and some don't really split at all. What species do you contemplate splitting? oak and popular |
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18-02-2007, 01:33 PM
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"Gary" wrote in message t... "Chas Hurst" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote in message t... "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote: How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks How long are your logs? (ducks) -- About 8 foot Normally wedges are used. Some species split easier than others and some don't really split at all. What species do you contemplate splitting? oak and popular Poplar is not very rot resistant, both species can be split. Splitting is easier when the wood is frozen. |
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18-02-2007, 02:17 PM
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Chas Hurst wrote:
"Gary" wrote in message t... "Chas Hurst" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote in message t... "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote: How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks How long are your logs? (ducks) -- About 8 foot Normally wedges are used. Some species split easier than others and some don't really split at all. What species do you contemplate splitting? oak and popular Poplar is not very rot resistant, Compared to what? Poplar is what most split rail fences are made of because it is fairly rot resistant and tolerates years of weathering. Compared to other un-treated woods, poplar is an excellent choice. Now if he could use treated wood for the posts that would be even better. -- Art |
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18-02-2007, 02:50 PM
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"Art" wrote in message ... Chas Hurst wrote: "Gary" wrote in message t... "Chas Hurst" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote in message t... "Steveo" wrote in message ... "Gary" wrote: How can I split my oun logs to make split rails thanks How long are your logs? (ducks) -- About 8 foot Normally wedges are used. Some species split easier than others and some don't really split at all. What species do you contemplate splitting? oak and popular Poplar is not very rot resistant, Compared to what? Compared to locust, cedar, redwood, white oak. Poplar is what most split rail fences are made of because it is fairly rot resistant and tolerates years of weathering. Compared to other un-treated woods, poplar is an excellent choice. Now if he could use treated wood for the posts that would be even better. -- Art |
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