Milled box elder, now what?

[thechknhwk]

Sure is pretty, think anyone will want it? Or what can I do with it? I cut the first log 1-1/2" because I couldn't decide between 1" or 2". Should I cut different thickness?

 

[john taliaferro]

pretty wood , are you making bowl blanks ,lumber for cabinets or what

 

[deeker]

After it has dried, I sell it to the table top/furniture makers.

Or green to make outdoor table tops with heavy paint on them.

Kevin

 

[thechknhwk]

pretty wood , are you making bowl blanks ,lumber for cabinets or what

That's what I was saying, I don't know what to do with it. I certainly won't be making bowls. And I was wondering if I should cut it a different thickness??

 

[john taliaferro]

go to the wood turners forum on the sawmill site ,they will help displace it . Wrap with shrink wrap or wax the ends .

 

[smokinj]

When I am not sure what to do with a log I either make big cants or just leave the log in the stack.

 

[thechknhwk]

go to the wood turners forum on the sawmill site ,they will help displace it . Wrap with shrink wrap or wax the ends .

This site or which sawmill site? Thanks.

 

[john taliaferro]

so sorry [ sawmill creek ] to the wood turners .

 

[PinnaclePete]

Turners will take the logs, then rip 'em in half for bowls or vessels. Now that they're ripped dry as stated (waxed ends) and they'll be good for small turnings or boxes. Red stained Box elder is craved by turners.

 

[TraditionalTool]

That's what I was saying, I don't know what to do with it. I certainly won't be making bowls. And I was wondering if I should cut it a different thickness??

So you milled it up but can't think of anything to do with it?

I guess you should burn it then...:msp_tongue:

 

[thechknhwk]

So you milled it up but can't think of anything to do with it?

I guess you should burn it then...:msp_tongue:

Just the edgings I milled the rest today at an 1-1/2" with a live edge the crotch piece was blood red. Pretty cool, now to get rid of it or stack it somewhere.... where I haven't a clue... lol.

 

[jimdad07]

I have heard it is good wood for siding, I thought I read a post by Deeker to that end at one time. I might be wrong.