Jun 16, 2014 · Red cedar, with its natural rot resistance as well as its fairly easy workability, is an excellent choice for unique-looking porch posts. We’ve found that cedar logs cut in the spring, when the sap is running, are a joy to peel.

Feb 16, 2014 · Debarking a cedar requires following a certain procedure. A relatively straightforward process, debarking is what it sounds like: removing the bark covering the tree's wood.

Are the historic cedar posts debarked? You may be dry enough to get away with leaving the bark on, or drying them for a year to make the bark slip. Here you can get cedar posts down to 4". They last 20-30 years if debarked, but this is very humid. Debarking is a giant PITA and you still have to deal with the branches.

Bear Creek Lumber sells interior and exterior peeled logs in many various species and sizes. Our most common species for logs are Douglas Fir, Western Red Cedar, Spruce & Lodgepole Pine. We can offer logs that are Hand Peeled, Lathe Peeled, De-Barked or Bark-On.

3 days ago · This is eastern red cedar. There is definately something to the tight grain thing. There is an old "quilting shed" on this property that is over 100 years old that was sided with old growth pine. It's hard to count the rings, they are so tight. The siding still looks ok.

Luckily, Cedar is one of the easier trees to debark. With them already cut at 2' and you have 18 months until needed, they may debark easily if your lucky. Cedar bark likes to come off in sheets, I would take a hatchet / axe,/ chainsaw and chop /cut thru the bark from top to bottom.

Q&A: Debarking Red Cedar Logs. A peeling spud has a steel blade about 6 inches long and about 2 1/2 inches wide mounted on long wood handle. The blade is slightly curved and sharpened on the end as well as on both sides.

Check out this easy way to debark a cedar log using a pressure washer rather than a drawknife. I used this method when building my log home for staircases, ...

Jan 16, 2025 · Debarking gives logs a smooth surface and protects them from insects, fungi, and other forms of decay that can affect their quality. It also helps preserve the moisture content of the wood, making it less prone to cracking and shrinking.

Jun 14, 2024 · Debarking a cedar tree is crucial for its health and appearance, promoting growth and vitality. Timing is vital; opt for late spring or early summer for the debarking process. Essential tools include a drawknife, chisel, rubbing alcohol for sterilization, and protective gear.