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Google Lens says the bottom left is a thatcher's needle

The title's a bit cheeky for a machine that does it work with a 20hp Honda GX!

I'd agree but with reservation; would be good to see the whole tree to get an idea of form

https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/wallabies-in-uk

Wills-mill is Billingshurst way isn't he. I think I spoke to him once; he said how he loved big Lawsons and then when I offered him some he said he had no room 🤣 As I said above I'll not get involved with any marketing but will suggest FB Marketplace and Squaredy's guesstimate at value. Thanks again

Thanks Squaredy. The cut wood has a red tinge to it as claimed by the owner and it's softwood; Douglas makes perfect sense. There was a slight smell to the timber when cut despite its age so again an indicator of Douglas surely. Thanks all; can't wait to break the news re the valuable tropical hardwood! @Squaredy any thoughts on value? The piece of string is 'that' long! Sale will be down to matey; I'm not getting involved!

I got about 30 seconds to brush a saw over the end yesterday. I can't say the smell was distinctive; not one that shouted Douglas at me but that is a possibility isn't it.

Quite. Don't let the books suggest that pinpoint pH is vital. What's more important to the OP than slight acidity is drainage; walnuts won't stand in wet ground.

East Hoathly in East Sussex: the beams are about five miles away on a farm.

Soil always reverts to type when treated to combat acidity or alkalinity, hence Steven P's assertion that re-applying lime every few years will be necessary to maintain the raised pH. So if you're determined to grow walnuts you will probably have to treat the ground every few years but long term the sensible thing is to grow a species more suited to the prevailing soil pH, as also said!

That's useful; thank you. I'll definitely make a cut and take pics. FB Marketplace does seem the way to go these days. Cheers

@Squaredy Sorry to bother you! Have you any observations to make here? Cheers

That's a surprise. How can something that size not be worth anything? They're 4.3m long!

Fair point Mick; I could cut a small piece to expose fresh timber - might do that anyway 👍

A friend locally has a pair of huge wooden beams to go; 14'x18"x12". Apparently made of a tropical hardwood - 'if you cut into them the wood's red'. Came from the railways where they were used for supporting heavy equipment. Where/how could these be moved on? Cheers, Jon