Stripping A Cedar Log For Silky Smooth Natural Finish

[@normlecouvie1921]

Best KZbin video ever. I peeled about 60ft of cedar logs in less than 15 minutes

[@sincerely-b]

Decided to look for a how-to video before I start stripping the cedar posts. Thank you for saving me a LOT of time!!

[@jlew121]

I knew the ol boy was from up home the second he started talkin! Great vid!

[@tracys7057]

Perfect info, just what I was looking for..thanks!

[@northernsunset1]

I used a wider putty knife on Ash slices . The tree was a yr old...they were wet and it was easy. Great bark stripping thanks

[@pheonixaerialphotography8749]

Thank you for your video, I had no idea where to start and you sure saved me a lot of time and mess since I was planning to peel it off however I could :)

[@sacredwondersmaine3310]

We have land in Unity, (we got it cheap last fall, because it was hard wood selective harvested) but it is full of cedar~~~ I wish I had watched this video before we cut some cedar! thanks and blessings:)

[@StuffIHeard]

Awesome, thanks for showing this. :)

[@Sir-Hash-A-Lot]

LOVE the Shirt

[@pointblankokc]

Thanks for the tip. I’ll give it a try. Turn your phone sideways for Gods sake ! ;-)

[@davidsims2442]

what do u do about the sap that comes out once the barks off

[@XEinstein]

Ok, so I have these two tree stumps that are now a year old and that I want to debark. Any idea on how I can do that now after a year? I think it's a poplar tree BTW.

[@nonameno6690]

Could you stain the wood right after OR does it have to dry out first?

[@Giovanni-gp2wl]

If I’m just gonna use it as a post should I bother stripping the bark?

[@brittanybaxter519]

So once I strip the bark how long do I wait to add a stain and sealer?

[@TimberKraft]

You have to wait till the log is dry which can vary greatly, I used to use a moisture meter to tell me the exact moisture content of the logs in the shop but pretty much you are good after a couple weeks. Alot of times you will pick up a log and think to yourself wow that is light after it has sat for a bit.

[@glenda-davelang415]

Cedar peels easy when it is cut in the spring and very early summer. The problem is when it is wet with sap the moisture will attract bugs and the wood will not last as long. Cedar should be cut in the winter to maximize resistance to bugs and rot. Unfortunately winter bark sticks on pretty good.

[@woodchuck6992]

BUT HOW DO I REMOVE IT IN THE WINTER LOL I’ve been trying to put a space heater to warm it back up but that hardly works lol

[@joehastings1]

Great.!

[@te7607]

how long would you wait for it to dry before using in furniture, benches or stools for example?

[@TimberKraft]

it all depends on the conditions in which it is placed after stripping, If left in a nice dry environment with ample airflow then generally 1-3 weeks on average and it will be ready to use. I stored my stripped logs in a climate controlled building with a dehumidifier running 24/7 and it took about a week for that.

[@te7607]

HomeDIY I cut mine from a swamp in the winter so late spring should be plenty of time. Thanks for the info!

[@NiVofHiR]

BRAVO! I Just figure this out an hour ago...did you use a rounded tip putty knife or a square tip one?

[@TimberKraft]

The one I always used was square

[@mikeminne9448]

I made the mistake of cutting about 30 white cedars from my land in the U.p. Michigan, then brought them home to peel about a year later, it is very difficult to de bark after they sit awhile, also I was wondering if the bark comes off even easier in the spring?

[@heather8903]

I have some logs that have been sitting for almost a year - good to know out will be more of a challenge!

[@gschady]

if Tenacious D were a carpenter?