I'm afraid that the log most likely has little value. Those prices which have been quoted
are for kiln dried, highly-figured wood at small quantity retail.

Also, since we are talking about one tree, it is hard to justify getting any logging
equipment to it.

Further, if it is in a residential area (it sounds as if it is) than it is almost certain to
have metal in it which can take out several expensive blades on a mill.

If you wnat the wood, the suggestion of finding somebody with a portable mill is a good one.
They may charge you per board foot or may take some of the wood as payment. Another
possibility is to have a turner work it up into bowl blanks and (s)he would probably give you
several as keepsakes.

Once the tree is down, though, deterioration begins immediately. You need to decide how to
deal with it because 6 months from now it will most likely be firewoos at best.

I used to be in the business and after every major storm we would get calls about buying
downed trees. The only one we ever bought under these conditions was a walnut which was 36"
in diameter at 5' off the ground with a long clear log and a beautiful crotch with no bark
inclusions.

Bill



In article , says...
Veneer mills usually want trunks that are at least 24 inches in diameter. IF
you can't find a buyer then look for someone that has a portable mill and
have them cut it into planks or lumber. Sticker it and let it start drying.
That will give you lots of time to find a buyer.

Bob Darrah
West Linn, Oregon
"RonB" wrote in message
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Look in your local area (yellow pages, classifieds, web, etc.) for lumber
mills, saw mills, hardwood mills or dealers. A good, straight trunk
should
be worth some money as lumber or for veneer. I WOULD NOT cut it up until
someone has a chance to look at it.

Walnut in our area (Central KS) brings up to $6.00 a board foot, a little
less in SE Kansas, Arkansas or Missouri. As I said before, good straight
trunks might be valued for veneer. If it is good wood you might be
looking
a a couple thousand dollars (or more). Act quickly.