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Trip to Amish mill for slab wood

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  1. Sourwood

    Sourwood

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    Zero temperatures coming this weekend and low supply prompted a run to Amish mill territory in the next county. Saw some big chunks loaded in a dump trailer at the first mill. Stopped in and they sold me a big load for twenty bucks and helped load it.
    some of the mills sell the small pieces of actual slab, but this one does railroad ties. Good mix of oak and maple.

    They also have bundles 4 to 6 foot long slats or what you call the edges of the log when the mill Is squaring it up to begin cutting it into lumber. Five dollars a bundle. Maybe bring my trailer down for a load of it to cut into boiler length.

    I will report how it burns. Here is hoping!

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