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Title: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: cdb529 on November 17, 2014, 02:04:40 PM
Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area? I am in New Port Richey. The bottom of trunk was approximately 180 " around and 53" across. I hate to see this cut up for firewood.  Tree already down and only trunk remains.  Came down Sat.
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: scsmith42 on November 17, 2014, 03:49:45 PM
You will want to look for someone with a slabber and a swing blade type sawmill.  I know that there are a few in Florida but don't recall where.

Good luck!
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: cdb529 on November 17, 2014, 04:31:45 PM
Thank you.   I am still looking for one.
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: DR_Buck on November 17, 2014, 05:06:35 PM
Click on the extras link at the top. Then the "find a database".  I think there is a link for find a sawyer.  I can't confirm it as Im5 on  a tablet and can't open the links .
Title: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: cdb529 on November 17, 2014, 06:24:02 PM
Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area? I am in New Port Richey. The bottom of trunk was approximately 180 " around and 53" across. I hate to see this cut up for firewood.  Tree already down and only trunk remains.  Came down Sat. 11/15/14.
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: drobertson on November 17, 2014, 06:27:25 PM
Sounds like a dandy one, if it's solid, even not there should be plenty of goodness come from it, seems like there is someone in Florida with a slabber mill, can't remember who or where, surely they will get word, 
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: beenthere on November 17, 2014, 06:56:20 PM
cdb
Don't need to post more than once. Admins will get your post in the right spot. ;)
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: slider on November 17, 2014, 07:13:39 PM
Nomad is in jacksonville
Title: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: cdb529 on November 17, 2014, 09:45:35 PM
Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area? I am in New Port Richey. The bottom of trunk was approximately 180 " around and 53" across. I hate to see this cut up for firewood.  Tree already down and only trunk remains.  Came down Sat. 11/15/14.
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: beenthere on November 17, 2014, 10:50:18 PM
That is three posts now. No answers yet?
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: cdb529 on November 18, 2014, 12:42:08 AM
Thank you everyone. Sorry, didn't mean to post twice.
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: Herb Brooks on November 18, 2014, 12:45:56 PM
I pulled up the member map and there are several members near Tampa.  the link is at the top of the page. 
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: ellmoe on November 18, 2014, 10:01:31 PM
  A 53" oak is probably live oak. I wouldn't have any interest in it and I don't know anyone local that would. The best chance of moving it will be to a hobbist/rustic furniture maker. There is someone that does that in Tampa, but I don't know if they will have any interest in live oak.
Mark
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: Jeff on November 18, 2014, 10:10:01 PM
Quote from: cdb529 on November 17, 2014, 02:04:40 PM
Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area? I am in New Port Richey. The bottom of trunk was approximately 180 " around and 53" across. I hate to see this cut up for firewood.  Tree already down and only trunk remains.  Came down Sat.

Before you make another post, I want you to go to the bottom of the page, click on the link and read the rules on posting.
Title: Re: Any recommendations on who to call for milling a large oak in Tampa area?
Post by: cdb529 on November 19, 2014, 12:44:51 PM
Sorry Jeff. I didn't mean to post twice as previously stated.  I went to another section and was going to ask a question and think I pasted my latest copy by mistake.  Not sure how to delete once posted.  Also, I don't see the link at the bottom of the page you mentioned.  Again, very sorry!