Monkey puzzle - nasty reaction

[maybelateron]

7 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

The timber can have some lovely character.

Turners love it.

I managed to sell sections of one MP for a reasonable price on ebay. No takers for the next one so it went to bio mass - pity that.

[Squaredy]

2 hours ago, Bill C said:

So by the sounds of it if the tree is in good condition and not rotten, and you have a spare suit of armour handy it might be worth milling some wood if any becomes available. Might look out for some if that's the case.

Just once I milled a MP log, it had been dead standing.  What a nightmare - those knots are incredibly hard.  I try to avoid them now.

Edited February 3, 2023 by Squaredy

[Bill C]

54 minutes ago, Squaredy said:

Just once I milled a MP log, it has been dead standing.  What a nightmare - those knots are incredibly hard.  I try to avoid them now.

Thanks for that information, I always said that I would avoid MP trees if I could, you've just reminded me why.👍

[swinny]

Just looked at one this morning. Be glad to see it through the chipper if we get it 😆 

[devon TWiG]

A few people locally know I like the wood so have done a few....only one real big one , makes nice stuff when turned , but I prefer other woods more ....

[nepia]

I used to jump at the chance of grabbing mp if it became available to sell on to turners but it's gone out of fashion

 

Yes, the knots are hard; the timber's like a big lump of cotton wool with neatly arranged iron spikes in it!

Edited February 5, 2023 by nepia

[Still Stihl]

Always wanted to fell one of those.

[Mark Bolam]

….and walk away.

[oldwoodcutter]

Yes it’s always been a favourite for turners , the white wood of the mp.

They used to craze me for it, and after all the effort I put in to sort out nice lengths and cuts, with offers of a top dollar ,they  would offer a derisory price upon collection or delivery.

After one joker too many, I soon learnt to not bother with it, except to make the woodyard bonfire bigger.