Today's milling

[AJStrees]

Not 100% sure what you’re asking but if it’s who’s buying green oak for Mantles then I guess this guy. 🤣 I offered the dry Standing Dead at £450 or the Green at £300. After discussing how none of my Green Mantle’s in the house have moved an inch he went with the Green. 
 
This 8”x8” Mantle above my Esse Ironheart was A knotty green firewood log. It sees constant heat blasting it day and night. Not budged. 
 
I also milled a green Mantle 6”x4” for my daughters bedroom and it’s not moved either. 
 
This might be because I’m using the heartwood from much larger logs than the mantle is?

How do you work out the prices? I’m keen to get the right money selling oak slabs, etc...

I know board feet has been discussed on here a few times. But some websites are selling oak slabs smaller than ones I’ve got for almost 1k each.... crikey big money.

[AHPP]

3 minutes ago, AJStrees said:

some websites are selling oak slabs smaller than ones I’ve got for almost 1k each.... crikey big money.

They might be selling them for that or they might be advertising them for that.

[AJStrees]

They might be selling them for that or they might be advertising them for that.

Even half that price would be big money TBF, IMHO.

[trigger_andy]

7 minutes ago, AJStrees said:

How do you work out the prices? I’m keen to get the right money selling oak slabs, etc...

I know board feet has been discussed on here a few times. But some websites are selling oak slabs smaller than ones I’ve got for almost 1k each.... crikey big money.

Just now I’m asking £100-£125 a cubic foot for nice oak. Just milled this today. 12”x6”x1.2m £200. Gotta round over the edges though, but if a faf but an easy £200. The log owes me £60 and I’ve 70% of it left. 😁
 

 

[AJStrees]

Just now I’m asking £100-£125 a cubic foot for nice oak. Just milled this today. 12”x6”x1.2m £200. Gotta round over the edges though, but if a faf but an easy £200. The log owes me £60 and I’ve 70% of it left. [emoji16]
 
 

Sounds great [emoji106] thanks.

[muttley9050]

Not 100% sure what you’re asking but if it’s who’s buying green oak for Mantles then I guess this guy. 🤣 I offered the dry Standing Dead at £450 or the Green at £300. After discussing how none of my Green Mantle’s in the house have moved an inch he went with the Green. 
 
This 8”x8” Mantle above my Esse Ironheart was A knotty green firewood log. It sees constant heat blasting it day and night. Not budged. 
 
I also milled a green Mantle 6”x4” for my daughters bedroom and it’s not moved either. 
 
This might be because I’m using the heartwood from much larger logs than the mantle is?

If you are building it in as a beam/lintel then I wouldn't be as worried. Just a bit of filling to do once it has shrunk.
Mantles are usually fixed to brickwork or plaster and can cause alot of damage to plastering as they dry and twist. And can seriously crack at the end.
Seems like you got lucky with yours.
If you can sell it green at that money why not, as long as the customer knows what they are buying.
I always dream about having a big pile of seasoned oak to sell at high prices but I can't keep hold of it long enough
How did you fix the mantle above the esse, looks built in? Would be interested to see a picture of it now. How longs it been in?

[trigger_andy]

10 minutes ago, muttley9050 said:

If you are building it in as a beam/lintel then I wouldn't be as worried. Just a bit of filling to do once it has shrunk.
Mantles are usually fixed to brickwork or plaster and can cause alot of damage to plastering as they dry and twist. And can seriously crack at the end.
Seems like you got lucky with yours.
If you can sell it green at that money why not, as long as the customer knows what they are buying.
I always dream about having a big pile of seasoned oak to sell at high prices but I can't keep hold of it long enough
How did you fix the mantle above the esse, looks built in? Would be interested to see a picture of it now. How longs it been in?

Yes, I can see built it and plastered could cause issues. 
 

I seem to be fortunate in getting seasoned prices for green timber. I also wish to build a nice stock of seasoned oak. I think I’m slowly getting there though. Must have 10 ton milled and stickered now. 
 

There was already a Mantle protruding 1.5”So I got my Chain Morticer and chased out a 1.5” but left a good lip on the top and sides. 
 

I also used 4 mantle/shelf mounting rods which where secured to the Sandstone Mantle “lip”. Drilled 4 matching holes in the the Oak Mantle and between the missus, my 17 year old lass and myself somehow managed to get it located into position. A tube of Tek7 and then malleted it into place. 
 

 

[muttley9050]

Yes, I can see built it and plastered could cause issues. 
 
I seem to be fortunate in getting seasoned prices for green timber. I also wish to build a nice stock of seasoned oak. I think I’m slowly getting there though. Must have 10 ton milled and stickered now. 
 
There was already a Mantle protruding 1.5”So I got my Chain Morticer and chased out a 1.5” but left a good lip on the top and sides. 
 
I also used 4 mantle/shelf mounting rods which where secured to the Sandstone Mantle “lip”. Drilled 4 matching holes in the the Oak Mantle and between the missus, my 17 year old lass and myself somehow managed to get it located into position. A tube of Tek7 and then malleted it into place. 
 
 

Seems to have worked. Looks good

[trigger_andy]

Seems to have worked. Looks good

Cheers. Should have said it’s been in about 2 years now.

[MattyF]

Yes, I can see built it and plastered could cause issues. 
 
I seem to be fortunate in getting seasoned prices for green timber. I also wish to build a nice stock of seasoned oak. I think I’m slowly getting there though. Must have 10 ton milled and stickered now. 
 
There was already a Mantle protruding 1.5”So I got my Chain Morticer and chased out a 1.5” but left a good lip on the top and sides. 
 
I also used 4 mantle/shelf mounting rods which where secured to the Sandstone Mantle “lip”. Drilled 4 matching holes in the the Oak Mantle and between the missus, my 17 year old lass and myself somehow managed to get it located into position. A tube of Tek7 and then malleted it into place. 
 
 

On another note Andy and de railing the subject .....
How do you find that model esse ?? Are you using it for cooking and heating or is it more of a show thing ?
I'm tempted to get one over this model that's in the main house that does all the cooking.