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On 03/29/2010 04:14 PM, SonomaProducts.com wrote:
On Mar 29, 1:38 pm, wrote:
wondering if
it is worth having the trees milled.
thx


From the "indisputable" wickipedia

"The wood is generally marketed as red oak, but is of significantly
inferior quality, being somewhat weaker, often with many small knots.
1. The wood is hard and heavy and is used in general construction and
for firewood."


Yeah, I don't think I'd bother trying to make it into lumber. You will most likely be
underwhelmed.

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