Lovely long burred elm log milled

[Big J]

Milled what has to be the nicest elm log I've ever had on the mill. Also the longest, at over 25ft long. About 4t as well.

 

I felled it last week up in Morayshire and it was extracted and loaded the same day. The machine in the picture is a Tigercat Skidder and I always get a bit weak at the knee when I see it!

 

 

Then loading it to the mill took a while. I use the log deck for all small to medium sized logs. Larger logs can go on it too, but require a forklift assist. The elm butt was about 18 inches longer than the gap between the uprights of the barn.

 

 

Getting the boards off was interesting as they were a bit too heavy for the board drag back. They dragged back fine though once the board on the mill had been levered up and a roller put under it.

 

This is the finished product:

 

 

And a close up of the burr:

 

 

I've had better logs than this through the yard, but I've always sold them on. This is certainly the best through the mill.

 

Jonathan

[danroker1987]

Looks like one of the gates to jurassic park

[johnanderton]

Really smart looking timber 👍

[gobbypunk]

Very nice , I love elm and we just dont have any in Dorset , would love a 2inch slab to make a table, if you ever fancy a deal ,some planks for a nice table please let me know, happy milling

Cheers Mark

[Chris Scott]

Is any of this for sale?

[7610]

Sweet.

[Big J]

It is not for sale unfortunately as it is already sold. I do get logs like this from time to time but they are generally only for sale as a complete log.

[MattyF]

Wow !! Will it be air or kiln dried ?

[agrimog]

some very nice figuring in that burr J, hope the end user appreciates it

[Big J]

Very long standing customer and it's likely that at least some of the boards will be used in their full length.

 

It will be well air dried prior to kiln drying.