Cutting Beech Trunk to what size?

[Sussex Groundie]

I have to extract this Beech trunk as its blocking a drainage ditch in the wood causing flooding. You can see the top on the floor under the leaning Conifer in the 1st Pic

 

After I remove all the branches, I need to cut the trunk to remove it as it is over waterlogged ground, 2nd Pic

 

My question is guys n gals, what size should I cut the trunk into as it will possibly go to a saw mill.

 

Cheers S.G.

Edited March 3, 2015 by Sussex Groundie

[se7enthdevil]

8 or 12 ' is a usual length.

 

what diameter is it?

[kinderscout]

I would mill it on site,board length about eight ft.I did similar to one on a farm with very limited access.

[Dean O]

I guess you or the client will need to line up a sawmill who will take it - might be worth asking their preference before commiting - else if left till after cut at 8 foot every one would have taken it at 12.

 

but to answer your personally id cut at 8 (or less if chainsaw milling for my own use) just for ease of handling

[Big Beech]

Where is it?

[Big Beech]

Looks like it maybe, a lot of woods in Sussex of course but maybe the menz near Petworth? Looks semi familiar

[Sussex Groundie]

Will check diameter next tuesday

 

Yes 8" or 12" would be ok thanks, got a 3 ton digger to help

 

Location Crawley

[se7enthdevil]

Will check diameter next tuesday

 

Yes 8" or 12" would be ok thanks, got a 3 ton digger to help

 

Location Crawley

 

won't need a digger to help with those short lengths.

 

try 8' 12'

[Sussex Groundie]

Doh

[Big Beech]

Will check diameter next tuesday

 

Yes 8" or 12" would be ok thanks, got a 3 ton digger to help

 

Location Crawley

 

Closeish

If you need it milled, givus a ring. 7ft preferred:001_smile: