Yesterday, IoMWT did our bit to keep Mull Tidy, clearing away a large chunk of Ash tree from the roadside in Salen.
Starting point … take one large log and roll log to get a high point, chalk it in place with a handy tree slice.
Prepare a badass chainsaw with a 3 foot blade (aka Ripper).
Attach a ladder (!!!) to the top of the log. Attach chainsaw rig atop the ladder and slide saw rig through the log … cuts like butter.
Reveal the first layer, never to be seen as fresh as this again.
Repeat the process revealing the heart of the tree and fantastic markings. Within minutes the slice is drying and the colours are changing.
Repeat again for a 3rd slice and slice and dice the final chunk into three ready for transportation.
End point … a pile of sawdust and a lot of very nice wood to dry and turn. Job done, Mull is tidy again !!
Remaining logs are the property of the householder !! :o(
Thanks to Bob the chain saw expert, Charlotte and Richard for keeping an eye out for the rozzers (we had permission honest !) and pics by Stuart who now seems to have a large log taking up residence in his storeroom !
Isle of Mull Wood Turners 