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Hello all,

 

Took down a dead walnut yesterday. No turnout of foliage this year but still had sap coming out of the large wood when we cut it.

 

It forked into 2 stems at around 10feet from the ground. I have 2 sections the dimensions are roughly 10foot long x 25inches tapering to around 15inches and a slightly smaller lump.

 

All 3 are pretty straight and probably uneventful inside.

 

With the information I've given above could anyone help me please?

 

1. Should I wait a few months or mill it asap.

2. I'm not sure whether to sell it or keep for my own use.

3. If I were to mill it for future sale what would be a popular thickness.

4. Should I think about letting some go for sale, where would anyone suggest offering it up for sale.

 

Thanks in advance for any useful help with these queries guys.

Hope you're all enjoying the weather.

 

Cheers Rich

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Star shake and suggestion of ring shake means fairly limited value. Definitely mill in cold weather and dry slowly. Don't hold your breath though. The walnut we have up here doesn't dry well.

 

good spot big j, i didn't see the shake.

 

in that case i recommend wood turning as you get more out of it than you do for boards.

 

 

firestorm, i'm happy to offer my services...

it should yield some great looking blanks.

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