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treeslayer2003
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way to many variables to give you an answer.
the short answer is what ever a buyer is willing to pay for it.
the short answer is what ever a buyer is willing to pay for it.
2.75 a board foot... in Portland OR... upwards of 4.00 per, if its really good quality.
That being said length means nothing without a diameter
That being said length means nothing without a diameter
Dave Boyt
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Most mills buy hardwood on the Doyle scale, but the International 1/4" gives a more accurate description of what is actually inside the log (add 15% if the log is to be cut on a band mill). Diameter is at breast height (DBH)-- 4.5' off the ground.
12' tall, 18" diameter = 147 bd ft Doyle, 170 bd ft International 1/4"
16' tall, 18" diameter = 196 bd ft Doyle, 239 bd ft International 1/4"
Between that and price per bd ft, you should be able to calculate the value. I've learned over the years that it is worthwhile to get multiple bids, if possible, and that it is best for the buyer to determine how to buck the log to length.
Good luck!
12' tall, 18" diameter = 147 bd ft Doyle, 170 bd ft International 1/4"
16' tall, 18" diameter = 196 bd ft Doyle, 239 bd ft International 1/4"
Between that and price per bd ft, you should be able to calculate the value. I've learned over the years that it is worthwhile to get multiple bids, if possible, and that it is best for the buyer to determine how to buck the log to length.
Good luck!
Unless your friends with the mill owner, they will probably turn you down. If you had a load it would be a different story.. I could be wrong though..
Dave Boyt
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If they're in a yard and full of metal, the mill owner won't be your friend for long! Have you thought about having a mill custom cut it for you and air drying it to sell later?
Wouldn't you know it, I saw a big walnut butt log rolling down the road on a car trailer just yesterday. Rings as wide as my feet. Had to choke back a nostalgic tear.
Do you think it was a rare, highly valuable sub-species on that trailer ?
- please, pics not necessary, lol.
I'd put money on it.
Well, in that case, your judgement is good enough for my money too.
If it don't pan out, cookies at 800 yds and burn the burl.
If it don't pan out, cookies at 800 yds and burn the burl.
For what black walnut it going for in Portland, I'd take 2 logs down on a car trailer, as long as they where over 24" and at least 12', and Portland is about a 230 miles from me. The best bet is to take pictures after you dump it and send them down to the log buyer, that gives them a better Idea as to whether or not you should waste your time with it.
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