Are these Elm buts worth bothering with

[farmerjohn]

As per title really, these elm's have been felled or dead standing at least 15 years, timber does not seem to soft. Are they worth the bother? if so, any ideas of a rough idea of cost? i have not got measurements yet. I would like to think at least the ones that are standing / off the floor would be ok if not hollow up the center

[Big J]

Very much so John, particularly the heavy pip and burr. Get them down and milled.

[Mike Dempsey]

Planked up a one metre dia elm which had been standing dead and then felled about 6 years ago. No softness or spalting anywhere and about 20 per cent moisture content which meant it was a bit dusty when milling. Crack burry planks though.

[agg221]

Very much so.

 

As Jonathan says, the pippy/burry ones will be great.

 

In your line of work, the fallen ones may be very useful. The timber may well now be a 'washed out' colour, although completely sound. If so, it blends perfectly when you are matching in replacement timbers in buildings (and takes any finish in the same way).

 

Alec

[Rob D]

As said the burr ones 100% worth planking

[codlasher]

If you know any local wooden boat builders I would suggest having a chat with them. Elm was a traditional keel timber. They like good lengths and this is do-able with a chainsaw mill.

Keep the burr stuff for furniture though!

codlasher

[J Holtby]

What sort of price per milled ft3 are we talking these days for elm?

[farmerjohn]

also, what price per hoppus foot should i be offering for these elms? they will be to fell but pretty close to a track for collection