Hi Norm!
Thanks for the Peroxide tip; but on the Clorox I'm only talking about 1/2 ounce total for both tootsies. You're right about chlorine, but this amount is pretty negligible. Does open up the sinuses a bit though....
As to up my way where I live: as near as I can tell it may well be the 'WEIRD' capital of the western world.
The tan oak has a very open grain structure as you know, plus it can have a lot of resin like live oak. Live oak really punishes saws in northern California. Tan oak has a very pungent odor when cut, plus a large amount of natural sap and moisture in it. Ive had it gushing pretty good while cutting whole trees. After standing cut, I can well imagine just what you say about the water gushing out.
The valley is best for oak, as it's somewhat rare up here at alpine level. We have heavy conifers from 3,000 up to about 8,000 feet then it thins out some. It's all gone at 11,000 to 12,000 feet for the most part. Most folks use lodge pole pine, as it's very nearly a hard wood, and there's 18 other varieties of 'pines'. There's a big problem with the resin/sap in the conifers, and it's the number one cause of chimney fires.
Speaking of which: The very best way to extinguish a chimney fire is to toss only about 3/4 to 1 cup of water on the fire, and let the explosion of steam extinguish the flames. If it doesn't work the first time, add another 3/4 cup, so you don't put the fire out. This way you will still have a burning fire-fighting tool!
I'll refrain from political commentaries at this time, or at least in this place....
JimmieD
Thanks for the Peroxide tip; but on the Clorox I'm only talking about 1/2 ounce total for both tootsies. You're right about chlorine, but this amount is pretty negligible. Does open up the sinuses a bit though....
As to up my way where I live: as near as I can tell it may well be the 'WEIRD' capital of the western world.
The tan oak has a very open grain structure as you know, plus it can have a lot of resin like live oak. Live oak really punishes saws in northern California. Tan oak has a very pungent odor when cut, plus a large amount of natural sap and moisture in it. Ive had it gushing pretty good while cutting whole trees. After standing cut, I can well imagine just what you say about the water gushing out.
The valley is best for oak, as it's somewhat rare up here at alpine level. We have heavy conifers from 3,000 up to about 8,000 feet then it thins out some. It's all gone at 11,000 to 12,000 feet for the most part. Most folks use lodge pole pine, as it's very nearly a hard wood, and there's 18 other varieties of 'pines'. There's a big problem with the resin/sap in the conifers, and it's the number one cause of chimney fires.
Speaking of which: The very best way to extinguish a chimney fire is to toss only about 3/4 to 1 cup of water on the fire, and let the explosion of steam extinguish the flames. If it doesn't work the first time, add another 3/4 cup, so you don't put the fire out. This way you will still have a burning fire-fighting tool!
I'll refrain from political commentaries at this time, or at least in this place....
JimmieD
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