Cliff Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Anyone worked with pin oak? Thoughts? A guy called me up, he has 24 foot long pin oak log, 12 inches thick at it's thinnest, 18 at the thickest. I said, sure no prob. I mean, should be interesting. Got a couple of guys local that can cut it up for me. And can store out in my parents machine shed while it dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 It is the least desirable of the reds but still has some value. Ask Eric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 They used the finger width branches as pegs(or Pins) for timber frame houses. The lower branches grow downwards. If they are all cut off the tree reacts by growing the lowest layer of branches down to compensate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 My shop walls are pin oak, and makes great shop furniture, but that's about as far as I'd ever build with it. It's not really attractive as indoor furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I've read a lot here in the last hour or so about how it's very undesirable. But that just means I'm not going to build any furniture for my house. I should be able to find other uses for it. He said it's a real good looking log, so it might not be extra stupid. We'll see. I am keeping my expectations low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I'd snap it up if it was free or real cheap. Wood is wood, and it's always good to have boards around. You can definitely find useful things to make with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Tried to tread carefully. Least desirable is different than worthless. Even ugly diamonds have value. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Honestly, if you have a fireplace and you use it, you won't find a better firewood. It burns hot and long and clean. I can't think of anything I'd wanna build out of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I wish I had a fireplace or wood burning stove. One possible use I've thought of is comic book frames. That would be a lot of 1.5-2" wide pieces so I could easily chop out knots. I guess I'll see. If I must, I can chuck it out the side of the machine shed into the pile of random wood pieces slowly rotting away out at the farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Actually, I have an idea...if you're into ebonizing I bet it would be good for that. Oak takes dyes nicely. It'll still stink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 an easy way to ebonize oak is to spray paint it black then use some clear lacquer on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 I was considering something very similar. I want my comic book frames (and I'd like to sell these, I am friends with comic book store owner) to not have a wood grain at all. I originally wanted to do them with mdf and powder paint but I lack the oven to cure the paint. Of course, I wanted to bang out lots this year, and I'm quite sure this wood won't be dry that fast unless I find someone with a kiln. One thing is certain on that front: time to buy a moisture meter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 Well if you don't want wood grain then oak is the wrong species. As others have mentioned, pin oak is a red oak and they all pretty much look the same to me. Coarse grain, deep pores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 After finishing my shop walls, I used the leftovers for stickers, and jigs. I also use it to make some tool holders and run through the planer in front and behind good boards to avoid snipe. It's used to make sure my bandsaw is resawing well after a blade change. It's been very useful and handy to have around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted January 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 38 minutes ago, Mike. said: Well if you don't want wood grain then oak is the wrong species. As others have mentioned, pin oak is a red oak and they all pretty much look the same to me. Coarse grain, deep pores. If it's between getting turned into firewood or painting it then I'll paint it black and then gloss it up. Is what I'm saying. If it isn't up to par for furniture then it will really only be handy for scrap and little things here or there. It's sad that it isn't already dried cause I could find more uses for it right now than I will in however long it will take to dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Bussy Posted January 5, 2016 Report Share Posted January 5, 2016 With the level of tannins in that, I would have a go at a real ebonizing process. It's less smelly and cheaper than painting. Get some ferrous sulfate and dissolve it in distilled water. You can buy the sulfate nearly anywhere - it's dietary iron and people make it into supplements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 On January 5, 2016 at 10:46 AM, Janello said: After finishing my shop walls, I used the leftovers for stickers On January 5, 2016 at 11:32 AM, Lee Bussy said: With the level of tannins in that When used for stickers, wouldn't oak stain the drying lumber because of the tannins in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Would the tannins affect the paper in the comic books ? I have no idea just asking . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 12 hours ago, Derek said: When used for stickers, wouldn't oak stain the drying lumber because of the tannins in it? I've not had any sticker stain as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 When used for stickers, wouldn't oak stain the drying lumber because of the tannins in it? I've not had any sticker stain as of yet. Just wondering. I haven't been blessed with the need to stack drying lumber, yet... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylder Posted February 12, 2016 Report Share Posted February 12, 2016 I've never seen lumber from pin oak so I am just guessing here. But I'm thinking a secondary wood like drawer sides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Got this thing cut up today. $140 total, includes the cost of him driving 60 miles round trip. I'm pretty happy with the results. Shout out to @MatthewCremona for making great videos on this subject and also answering my questions about stacking these things when I bugged him. We're going to strap them down with some wire next. The first couple we carried 40 feet. The first 2 I carried by myself (20" wide, 8/4, 8.5' long) Then I was pooped out so it was tractor time. Painted the ends with old latex paint, brick red. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Neat deal Cliff. When I stickered my walnut, I put 11/4" angle iron across the top and bottom at 3 locations and joined them with 3/8" threaded rod. Over the last 16 months I've tightened the nuts on the rods 4 or 5 times. I'm amazed at how much they shrink. Good luck with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 That's a cool idea man. I think we are going for strong wire that we twist. So you twist it more, it tightens as the wood dries. Mostly cause we have the wire. I like your way a lot though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted March 9, 2016 Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Are you going to cover it? I've seen pics and videos where some did and some didn't. I made 1x4 frames that fit over mine, wrapped the sides with ground cover cloth and put corregated metal sheets, held down with bricks over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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