Hello all,
My father and I have stumbled upon this downed willow tree on a property around us that has been downed for a couple months. Just called the owner and we could grab the logs for free. There are 3 total logs (small, large, and very large). The small and very large can be seen in the first picture and the large log is seen in the second with a different angle of the small and very large logs in the background. I will stop out to get formal measurements tomorrow but my guess is 50-70″ diameter for the very large. 36-40″ for large and 18-24″ for the small. Is it worth the time and energy to go and have this transported and milled, or would you leave it alone? I can likely have it transported as a favor and trade of some of the wood in the logs to cut milling expense. I will have formal numbers on this post tomorrow when I go and do measurements but just wanted to see what you guys/gals think?
All the best,
Nate
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First, they look short, so the lumber will of limited use, depending on what you like to build. Second, if the tree was that close to a road you have to worry about buried metal and might have to buy a new blade for the sawyer.
I have never worked with willow so I can't speak to the wood itself. If I saw those I think I would slow down but not stop.
Hey MJ, thanks for the comment! Didn't even think about the increase likely hood for metal in the wood due to the proximity of the road. I will send in the forum the exact measurements tomorrow as I think the pictures make it seem smaller than it might actually be.
There is a lot of twist in those, crotch, etc. You won't get much 8n the way of lumber. But there are some fantastic bowl blanks in there.
The logs appears too short to run through a mill or a Sawmiser. A chainsaw might yield very good turning blanks or short, rough slabs. Firewood is another option.
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