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.
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!
Thank you. I am still looking for one.
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 .
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.
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,
cdb
Don't need to post more than once. Admins will get your post in the right spot. ;)
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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.
That is three posts now. No answers yet?
Thank you everyone. Sorry, didn't mean to post twice.
I pulled up the member map and there are several members near Tampa. the link is at the top of the page.
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
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.
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!