nothere@northere writes:

I just had some large oak trees blown down from the hurricane and
would like some info on how to cut the tree using a chainsaw and jig
to cut into planks.

According to literature oak is the best wood for riving, and since the
hurricane didn't wait for the best harvesting season sawing might be
not the very best choice.
Have a look at http://www.greenwoodworking.com/riving/riving.htm
before you take a chainsaw to the tree, and invest in some wegdes,
mauls and froe.

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