"Richard Clements" wrote in message
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if juniper worth harvesting? a guy I work with had some large junipers
that he's cutting down are they worth harvesting into timber? on first
thought I think they would have to much pitch and just be a mess any
thoughts?

also has anyone worked with Russian olive before? he's pulling down a
number of 10" that I said I would take
and now the gloat

I'm also getting a 2' diameter walnut tree that has a solid 8' long trunk

Richard

I don't think you will want to mill a bunch of lumber from the Juniper, but
you might salvage some smaller pieces for boxes and other small projects.
However, if you are a turner, Juniper can be a delight to work with.
Juniper covers a wide variety, but some of it has remarkable dark red or
purple heartwood and contrasting yellow sap wood. Utah Juniper in
particular is a favorite of mine.

Here is a turned piece with some Juniper (Italian Cypress)
http://www.billpounds.com/woodshop/j...urpleheart.jpg

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