Rough barn poles.

Got a shed that needs 2 lean too poles replaced. I'll pour concrete piers for them to sit on.

 

Where in Illinois? My wife is from Macomb area.

 

We're in Madison County. 45 minutes north east of the SL arch.

 

Nice touch with the axe for the hand hewn look.

Will you treat the end with something to prevent future issues/rot etc?

 

The axe wasn't used for cutting anything just wedging the cut offs up as I went along. I'll scorch them with the torch and then diesel motor oil mix as soon as they are up in a couple days. The top will get covered in tin and I'll continue to treat the bottom.

 

Has anyone used just motor oil to treat wood or is diesel necessary?

 

It’s been years but I remember using the mix, to thin the oil a little to soak it in.

 

Ive heard a mix of drain oil and linseed oil. Never have tried it.

 

^^^^this^^^^