Monkey Puzzle – Is it worth anything?

[nepia]

The best MP for turners is from a tree that's been standing dead: the wood dries slowly and evenly.

I bought some 33" diameter rings some years ago and sold each one for a measly £20. If you're thinking of selling to turners they prefer a cut 4-6" from a ring of knots rather than midway between each ring.

[combined tree services]

i currentky have roughly 3 tons of MP timber sat in my yard that i took down this week , its still green but its in sections roughly 20" diameter and betwene 1-3 foot long sections , me thinks i will be callingsome wood turners to see if they want it i never realised how heavy the timber was untill i had to take one down !!!! i think for the next one i will buy a set of long gaffs for my spikes lol

[Mr Fir]

What's the wood like for cutting? Got a big dead one (80cm diameter) to cut up for a telehandler. Just wondering if a bigger saw is in order - ms260 18" bar...

 

Will keep in mind about the cuts, will let the client know it could be worth selling

[skyhuck]

Cuts like butter, ime.

 

Wood turners love rings for turning, its best if you have the stubs/knots in the centre of the ring wall.

[RobRainford]

260 with an 18" bar will cut alright. Used mine full depth and cut like conifer. If its sharp it's great. Heavy wood though!

[Mr Fir]

Thanks for the replies, might be able to sleep now! Thankfully don't need to lift the sections myself

 

Anyone know where to market the wood? Any turners forums? Not in my interest financially but would like to see it used

[RobRainford]

Thanks for the replies, might be able to sleep now! Thankfully don't need to lift the sections myself

 

Anyone know where to market the wood? Any turners forums? Not in my interest financially but would like to see it used

 

I stuck mine on eBay and sold 10 of the 36 rings I had!