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In this video, we explore the question of how long you can wait before sawing logs into lumber. We examine logs that have been aged for a few years to see the results of letting a log sit. Are there ...

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Salvaging dead or dying trees, and milling the logs into lumber is a great experience. It is part of the powerful connection I feel with the land, and I am always delighted to share it with my friends ...