John wrote:
"I’m sure I could get the arborist to cut a 5 foot long log from a straight
segment of the trunk, so that would be the starting point."
Why stop a one 5-footer?
Maybe save a second section about 7-1/2 feet long for making beds. ( Allows for
checking of the ends while drying. )
Is there a mobile sawmill service in your area? ( Bandsaw mounted on a trailer;
on-topic only if powered by a horse treadmill. )
Start looking for:
1) Scrap paint to coat the ends. ( Can water-based Paint go directly on fresh-
cut Oak? )
2) Dogwood for gluts. ( What other woods could be suitable? )
3) Schagrings for the gluts. In the absence of a blacksmith, I might try to cut
rings off a section of scrap pipe.
John Ruth
Wishing you the very best in this galoot adventure.
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