Slabcutting tree trunk for handcrafted furniture

The wood that Michael McDunn and gallery wood artists use comes from various sources, over half comes from felled trees and other found or reclaimed wood. This large trunk section was brought by flat-bed truck from a local donation. Tree wood is usually donated by people who don't want to see it burned or otherwise wasted. If a tree dies or must be removed, this is a good way to see that it has a long-term afterlife. Its parts can become heirloom furniture and artwork, and exist for generations.

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[bulldogger311]

i think your chain needs some sharpening

[simonpopzz]

you need to put wedges in there!

[MrJANTJE123]

@frankthetank112244 yep i can see it because of the sawdust it is to fine!

[docrw]

@sandshred25 my 3120 didn't have a thumb oiler...

[frankthetank112244]

i like your equipment but you look like cutting with the depht gauges... file your chain!

[psychomikeo500]

i have learned the hard way to keep the sawdust cleaned off as i have made some really rough cuts from the mill riding up over the sawdust

[sandshred25]

like i said ,, thumb oiler,, and yes the 3120 has it,, those were 395's,, i know so

[REDNECKCABLETV]

@sandshred25 really in 2010 a 3120 had a hand oiler? i dont think so -_-

[TheDraganflorin]

395

[sandshred25]

looks like 395 to me ,, think the 3120 has a thum oiler on the grip,,