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Haha, well spotted. Was a bit of a puzzle getting it down. Had a lot of weight hanging into neighbours field, top left. Had to put 5t winch cable 4.5m up to pull opposite way. Hung it into huge beech tree this way. Then released winch cable and it landed perfect, parrallel and inside fence. Not bad for an amateur.. took me well over hour to get in done (safely). I have tractor to move/handle it..

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19 minutes ago, Bennovet said:

 

Would like 2 large table tops and couple bench seats (all at 3m..) out of this nice straight oak. Any suggestions to thickness to mill? 100mm for tops? 70mm for benches? And then let it dry for few years emoji6.png

 

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Certainly a clean looking bit of Oak. If you can get enough outta that Log for your bench and Table at the sizes you've mentioned then go for it. Will certainly be bomb proof. Personally Id go 3" on the table top and 2" on the benches. At least the tops. The legs is another matter. 4" legs on the table and 3" on the bench would look lovely. 

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Thanks, will get some metal legs made, so just need the slabs out of bottom trunk..
Might get some structural bit milled out of higher up bits. Was really wondering how much 'wastage' to allow (cupping/warping).
Will probably use it 'green' in 12 months time and then rework once completely dried out in new house[emoji3]
Exciting! Nothing beats using your own wood.

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