Big walnut slabs

[chads]

I happened on to a couple of walnut logs and the guy said he wanted $50 bucks for them.
Having never bought a log I was out of my element, after looking at them I thought they would make good lumber.
I figured it would cost me as much in fuel time etc. to get the tree on the ground if I didn't have to deal with the brush than it cost me. He even helped me for a while so I figured it was a fair deal.
First log was about 27" x9' but closer to 24" when we got the bark off that was some thick bark.
I took a first slice and then one at 12/4.

I was hoping for what I found clear with one knot.
After moving the 12/4 slab I had to back down to 8/4 so I could move them. I was so busy I didn't take any photos while milling. I ended up finishing in the dark and shoving everything in the van and headed home.
The smaller log was a little more manageable so I just made 4 slices and got 2 16/4 slabs.
Today I started unpacking and was pleased with what I found

They were a little bigger than I thought so I sliced some of the slab wood down to 8/4.

I put them on sticks.
These were the sweet 20-24" slabs

I got 5 of the 8/4 20-24" x 9'
1 12/4 x17"x9'
2 16/4 x 12"x7'
and several 8/4 pieces 8-12"
Best of all I got supervisors approval .

I left the smaller pieces leaning up against the garage at home, I may work them wet to see what I can make out of them.
Chad

 

[lone wolf]

I happened on to a couple of walnut logs and the guy said he wanted $50 bucks for them.
Having never bought a log I was out of my element, after looking at them I thought they would make good lumber.
I figured it would cost me as much in fuel time etc. to get the tree on the ground if I didn't have to deal with the brush than it cost me. He even helped me for a while so I figured it was a fair deal.
First log was about 27" x9' but closer to 24" when we got the bark off that was some thick bark.
I took a first slice and then one at 12/4.

I was hoping for what I found clear with one knot.
After moving the 12/4 slab I had to back down to 8/4 so I could move them. I was so busy I didn't take any photos while milling. I ended up finishing in the dark and shoving everything in the van and headed home.
The smaller log was a little more manageable so I just made 4 slices and got 2 16/4 slabs.
Today I started unpacking and was pleased with what I found

They were a little bigger than I thought so I sliced some of the slab wood down to 8/4.

I put them on sticks.
These were the sweet 20-24" slabs

I got 5 of the 8/4 20-24" x 9'
1 12/4 x17"x9'
2 16/4 x 12"x7'
and several 8/4 pieces 8-12"
Best of all I got supervisors approval .

I left the smaller pieces at home I may work them wet to see what I can make out of them.
Chad

Let them dry at least 1 year before you work them.

 

[Dave Boyt]

Looks like you're getting good, clean cuts with the CSM. I'd say you got your money's worth! From the wood piles in the background, you've got plenty to work with while you wait for it to dry.

 

[buzz sawyer]

Good looking slabs. I'm surprised the sapwood is as thin as it is. Any idea of the growing conditions?

 

[IanB22]

Beautiful stuff...