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yukiginger

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So, I have this maple in my backyard and I plan to mill up some of these two logs. (What I don't will be firewood). This was a "split" codominant or whatever you guys call these trees, so at the end of each of these logs they flatten and are even a little concave. My question to you milling experts is what lies in these sections of log? Is this the area that I should definitely mill or are the "rounder" lengths going to be just as good for me? I will be milling approximately 8' lengths only so I will need to cut these into sections anyway before any milling is done. I have no particular project in mind at this point and I'm no carpenter.

Thanks for any advice you can offer.View attachment 234685View attachment 234686
 
Awesome inclusion wood!
Since the trees grew against each other, the bark has been forced into both pieces....equals inclusion! Going to be some wild grain in there!!!




Scott (if you don't want it, I'll come get it) B
 
I will be milling approximately 8' lengths only so I will need to cut these into sections anyway before any milling is done.

There you are. Mill the round sections separately from the distorted sections. That way you won't waste any wood getting a cant. One never knows what lies inside a log until it's opened up. I hope you find something spectacular.
 
Thank you

Thanks to both of you for your replies. Exactly the information I was looking for. Might be a month or two before I get to it but I'll try to post some pics when done.
 
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